JP5896385B1 - Photo shooting game device, photo sticker creation device, content providing system, photo shooting game device control method, and photo shooting game device control program - Google Patents

Abstract

A photography game device capable of generating content that is relatively novel for a user is provided. A photo sticker creating apparatus 1 generates content to be provided to a user by using a plurality of photographed images obtained by photographing with a camera. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 accepts a user operation and generates moving image content using a plurality of captured images or a plurality of images based on the plurality of captured images and the template information 506. The generation of the moving image content is performed according to the result of acceptance of the user's operation and a template prepared in advance. The template information 506 is prepared in advance corresponding to the template. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography game device, a photo sticker creation device, a content providing system, a control method for a photography game device, and a control program for a photography game device, and in particular, a user using a photographed image obtained by photographing with a camera. The present invention relates to a photographic game device, a photo sticker creation device, a content providing system, a photographic game device control method, and a photographic game device control program.

  2. Description of the Related Art A photography game device that is installed in a game center or the like and takes a picture of a device user (user, player) or the like to generate an image is known. As the photo shooting game device, there is a photo sticker creation device that performs graffiti editing (writing with a pen, placing a stamp, etc.) on a photographed image and then providing it as a printed matter such as a sticker.

  The photography game device uses an image obtained by photographing the user, performs trimming on the image, or performs a collage using the image, and is different from the image obtained by photography. There is known one having a function of generating an image for providing to a user. Such a photography game device provides the generated provided image to the user by transmitting it to a portable terminal owned by the user. For example, the photography game device causes the user to select an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal, and sets an image cut from the selected image as a provision image for transmission to the mobile terminal.

  The provided image is, for example, that the photography game device and the image providing server cooperate in a photography game system configured by the photography game device as described above and an image providing server connected to be communicable. Provided to the user. For example, in such a photography game system, an image obtained by photographing a user is transmitted from the photography game device to the image providing server, and the image can be used via the image providing server. , Provide to users. The image transmitted to the image providing server is provided to the user as image data using the user's portable terminal or the like.

  Patent Document 1 below discloses a photo sticker creating apparatus that creates a portable composite image by extracting a predetermined area of a photographed image taken with a user as a subject as a portable photographed image. This device trims an image with that aspect ratio by selecting one of multiple types of trimming frames with different aspect ratios, and combines the portable captured image with the composition image to create a portable composition You can create an image. The portable composite image is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus to the mail address input by the user. The portable composite image is provided as a bonus to the user who played the photo sticker creating apparatus.

JP 2010-154452 A

  Year after year, the penetration rate of highly functional portable terminals such as so-called smartphones is increasing among users. There is a growing need to exchange images with acquaintances using such portable terminals, or to display images on their web logs, social networking services (SNS), and the like.

  In response to such needs, if users can generate attractive content for users, such as images with high designability and intended images, using a photography game device, user satisfaction will improve. To do.

  However, in order to generate such attractive content, there is a problem that it is necessary for the user himself to become familiar with the operation of the photography game device. For example, when image editing is performed in a photography game device, even if the degree of freedom of the user's operation is high, the user cannot always create an attractive image. In other words, if attractive content can be easily obtained using the photography game machine, the user's satisfaction is further increased.

  In general, there is a limit on the time during which an image can be generated in the photo game device, and it is difficult for the user to create an attractive image for the user within the limited time. There is. For example, when an image suitable for a mobile terminal is generated during graffiti editing in a photography game device, the graffiti editing has a time limit, and the user can do graffiti within such a limited short time. It is necessary to edit and create the provided image.

  In addition, various attempts have been made so far to provide an image attractive to the user in response to the above-described needs. In such a situation, providing an image to the user accompanying the play itself has a problem that it is common and lacks freshness for the user.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and is a photography game device, a photo sticker creation device, a content provision system, and photography that can generate content that is relatively novel for the user. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine control method and a photography game machine control program.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there are provided a plurality of photography game apparatuses that generate moving image content to be provided to a user using a plurality of photographed images obtained by sequentially photographing the user with a camera. A template that corresponds to the template in each of the plurality of frames according to the receiving unit that receives from the user a selection of a template that defines how many times the captured image is used in each of the frames is used. an image, the image was placed based on a plurality of photographing one image captured in the number eyes defined within a defined number of order photographed one captured image or a plurality of captured images in the image Generating means for generating moving image content.

Preferably, generating means, one of the captured image or images based on one captured image, the position in the frame of video content, size, and at least one of the angle varies depending on the duration of the video content As described above, one captured image or an image based on one captured image is arranged in each of a plurality of frames .

Preferably, the video content is one comprising a generating section videos that contain images based on one captured image or one of the captured image, and a predetermined section videos is prepared in advance to correspond to the template.

Preferably, generating means generates the generated section videos by using the images in accordance with one of the captured image or one of the captured image, the generated product sections moving couples according to the template and a predetermined section moving.
Preferably, the photography game device further includes a still image generation unit that generates a still image content to be provided to the user using the captured image, and the still image generation unit uses the captured image used for generating the moving image content. , Still image content is generated.

Preferably, photography game apparatus further comprises preview means display a preview of the movie content using the images in accordance with one of the captured image or one of the captured images.

  Preferably, a plurality of different templates are prepared in advance, and the preview unit generates a plurality of preview contents corresponding to each of the plurality of templates, and displays the generated preview contents to display a preview. The accepting unit accepts an operation of selecting one of the plurality of templates, and the generating unit generates the moving image content only for the template selected by the operation accepted by the accepting unit.

  Preferably, the display content of the preview content changes with the passage of time, and the preview unit displays a preview screen to perform a preview display, and the preview screen displays a preview content for the candidate template. A preview display area, a template display area for displaying preview contents of a plurality of selectable templates, and a playback position of the preview content displayed in the preview display area are displayed, and a user can specify a playback position. A plurality of previews corresponding to a plurality of templates in the template display area, including a seek bar and a determination button for determining to adopt a template corresponding to the preview content being displayed in the preview display area. Each content is at a higher playback speed than during reproduction of the video content, or as a digest display of the video content is displayed.

  Preferably, the photography game device further includes graffiti means for accepting graffiti editing for a photographed image or an image based on the photographed image, and the preview means performs a preview display when graffiti editing is accepted by the graffiti means. Generate data for

  Preferably, the moving image content includes audio data prepared in advance corresponding to the template.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a photo sticker creating apparatus includes the above-described photo game device and an output unit that prints an image based on the taken image on a sticker and outputs the image.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a content providing system includes a photography game device described above, a content providing device capable of communicating with the photography game device, and content provided by the content providing device on a display unit. And a portable terminal device capable of displaying, the photography game device further comprising a transmission means for transmitting the moving image content generated by the generation means to the content providing apparatus, wherein the content providing apparatus adds the information transmitted by the transmission means to the information transmitted by the transmission means. And providing means for providing the moving image content to the mobile terminal device.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a content providing system includes a photography game device described above, a content providing device capable of communicating with the photography game device, and content provided by the content providing device on a display unit. And a mobile terminal device capable of displaying, and the photography game device further includes transmission means for associating the moving image content generated by the generating means with information related to the template corresponding to the moving image content, and transmitting the associated information to the content providing device. The content providing device receives the audio data related to the template, the storage means that stores the audio data related to the template in advance, and the information transmitted from the transmission means. Combination means for combining and voice data by the combination means And a providing means for providing video content in combination to the mobile terminal device.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method for a photography game apparatus that generates moving image content to be provided to a user using a plurality of captured images obtained by sequentially capturing a user multiple times with a camera . A receiving step for receiving from the user a selection of a template that defines how many times the captured image taken in each frame is to be used , and a template image corresponding to the template in each of a plurality of frames according to the received template. If, with the image based on one of the images picked up on the number of times first defined within one of the captured image or a plurality of shot images shot at times eyes defined among the plurality of captured images and placed A generation step of generating moving image content.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control program for a photography amusement device that generates a moving image content to be provided to a user using a plurality of photographed images obtained by sequentially photographing the user with a camera . A receiving step for receiving from the user a selection of a template that defines how many times the captured image taken in each frame is to be used , and a template image corresponding to the template in each of a plurality of frames according to the received template. If, with the image based on one of the images picked up on the number of times first defined within one of the captured image or a plurality of shot images shot at times eyes defined among the plurality of captured images and placed Causing the computer to execute a generation step of generating the moving image content.

  According to these inventions, in accordance with a template prepared in advance, moving image content using a plurality of captured images or a plurality of images based on the plurality of captured images and a template image prepared in advance corresponding to the template is generated. . Therefore, a photography game device, a photo sticker creation device, a content providing system, a photography game device control method, and a photography game device control program capable of generating content that is relatively novel for the user are provided. be able to.

It is a figure which shows the example of network connection of the photograph sticker game system in one of embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the hardware constitutions of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a top view which shows the hardware constitutions of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the play using a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a sequence diagram which shows roughly operation | movement with the photo sticker production apparatus and server at the time of a user's play. It is a 1st flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of graffiti reception. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of graffiti reception. It is a figure which shows an example of a transmission image selection screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a graffiti edit screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the moving image content produced | generated in this Embodiment. It is the figure which attached | subjected the oblique line area | region to the picked-up image part in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a moving image content selection screen. It is a flowchart which shows a moving image production | generation process. It is a flowchart which shows a preset image generation process. It is a figure explaining an example of the processing content of the image in preset image generation processing. It is a flowchart which shows a frame image generation process. It is a figure explaining an example of the processing content of the image in a frame image generation process. It is a flowchart which shows an uncompressed moving image conversion process. It is a flowchart which shows an uncompressed moving image coupling | bonding process. It is a figure explaining the structural example of a moving image content. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of operation | movement of the photograph sticker game system at the time of the information transmission from a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the communication processing which a photograph sticker production apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows the example of the transition of the display screen of a portable terminal when a user receives provision of an image with a web browser. It is a figure which shows an example of a moving image provision guidance screen. It is a 1st figure which shows the example of the transition of the display screen of a portable terminal when receiving provision of an image by an application. It is a figure which shows an example of the browsing screen of the moving image content of an application. It is a 2nd figure which shows the example of the transition of the display screen of a portable terminal when receiving provision of an image by an application. It is a figure which shows an example of the moving image content selection screen which concerns on the example of a change of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the moving image production | generation process which concerns on this modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the moving image generation process for transmission. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a preview image generation process.

  Hereinafter, an example of the photo sticker game system in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The photo sticker game system (an example of a content providing system) is owned by a user who plays with a photo sticker creating device (an example of a photo shooting game device), an image providing server (an example of a content providing device), and a photo sticker creating device. Mobile terminal device. The image providing server acquires content captured when the user plays with the photo sticker creating apparatus from the photo sticker creating apparatus. And the acquired content is provided with respect to the user who played. The user can receive content from the image providing server using, for example, a mobile terminal device. Examples of content provided to the user include a plurality of images (image data) obtained by play, a plurality of images created using the images, and moving image content generated using the images. .

  The photo sticker creating apparatus performs various functions in addition to outputting a sticker to be provided to the user using a photographed image obtained by photographing the user with a camera. The photo sticker creating apparatus generates moving image content to be provided to the user using the photographed image, and transmits the generated moving image content to the image providing server. Thereby, the moving image content is provided to the user by the image providing server. At this time, audio data may be provided in combination with the moving image content in the image providing server. In other words, in the present embodiment, a moving image content generated using an image photographed by the photo sticker creating apparatus or an image based thereon is provided to the user.

  [Embodiment]

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a network connection example of a photo sticker game system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a photo sticker game system 901 together with an image providing server (hereinafter simply referred to as a server) 601 and a mobile terminal device (hereinafter also referred to as a mobile terminal) 701 (701a, 701b). Configure. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in various stores such as a game center. The server 601 is managed by a data center, for example. The portable terminal 701 is owned by, for example, a user (user) who plays with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Each device of the photo sticker game system 901 is connected to a network 801 such as the Internet. Accordingly, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the portable terminal 701 can communicate with the server 601 via the network 801. Note that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the portable terminal 701 may be able to communicate with each other.

  The image providing server 601 is an electronic computer having a general hardware configuration, and includes a communication unit 603, a storage unit 605, a control unit 650 that controls each unit of the apparatus, and the like. The communication unit 603 connects the server 601 to the network 801 via a LAN (local information communication network) or the like. The storage unit 605 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The storage unit 605 stores audio data 606, a control program 607, a management database 608 for managing images provided to the user, information related thereto, and the like. The management database 608 includes, for example, an image data database for managing image data, an image information database for managing the information, a database for managing moving image content, and the like. The control unit 650 is constituted by, for example, a CPU and a memory. The control unit 650 controls the operation of each unit of the server 601 by executing a control program 607 and the like.

  The mobile terminal 701 is, for example, a so-called smartphone. The portable terminal 701 includes a communication unit 703, a storage unit 705, and a control unit 750. The communication unit 703 can be connected to the network 801 through, for example, a wireless LAN or a mobile phone network. The storage unit 705 is, for example, a flash memory. The storage unit 705 stores a control program 707. The portable terminal 701 further includes an operation unit 711, a display unit 713, a camera 715, and the like. The control unit 750 is composed of, for example, a CPU and a memory. The control unit 750 controls the operation of each unit of the portable terminal 701 by executing a control program 707 and the like. The portable terminal 701 may be a so-called feature phone.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 transmits an image generated at the time of play to the server 601. The server 601 stores the transmitted image and the like. The server 601 manages images and the like corresponding to the data of the user who transmitted the images. The server 601 has a function of accepting access from the mobile terminal 701 and the like, and publishing an image corresponding to the user who owns the mobile terminal 701 to the mobile terminal 701. Thereby, the user can acquire an image or the like stored in the server 601 using the mobile terminal 701.

  [Schematic Configuration of Photo Sticker Making Apparatus 1]

  FIG. 2 is a side view showing a hardware configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a hardware configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a front housing (imaging housing) 510, a back housing 540, and an editing output device 570. The front housing 510, the back housing 540, and the editing output device 570 are arranged side by side and used as one photo sticker creating device 1.

  The front housing 510 is provided with a prior customer service unit 520 in which an external monitor 521, a coin insertion unit 525, and the like are arranged. The pre-service portion 520 is disposed on one side surface of the front case 510 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Inside the front housing 510, a front lighting device 511, a camera 515, an operation monitor 517, and the like are arranged.

  A seal discharge port 575 is provided at the front portion of the edit output device 570. On both sides of the edit output device 570, an edit reception unit 580 having an edit monitor 581, a touch pen 583, a non-contact communication device 585, a speaker 587, and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front case 510 and the back case 540 are combined to form a shooting corner (shooting booth). Although both sides of the photographing corner are openings, the openings can be covered with a curtain (not shown).

  As described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with various monitors (external monitor 521, operation monitor 517, edit monitor 581, etc.). These monitors display various guidance during play and accept operation inputs from the user.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a CPU (not shown), a memory (not shown), an image processing unit 503, a storage unit (eg, a flash memory) such as a PC (personal computer). And a control unit 501 configured with a communication unit (such as a PHS communication module for connecting to the network 801) 509 and the like. In addition, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with a printer 571 that outputs a sticker.

  The storage unit 505 includes template information 506, a control program 507, an ID stock database 508, and the like. The template information 506 is various information relating to a template used in a moving image generation process as described later. In the ID stock database 508, a predetermined number (for example, 100) of play IDs that can be given for the play performed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is stored. The play ID is an identification code that uniquely identifies a play performed in the photo sticker game system 901. The play ID is managed in the server 601, and an available play ID is issued from the server 601 to each photo sticker creation apparatus 1. Since a predetermined number of available play IDs are managed in the ID stock database 508, even if the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the server 601 cannot temporarily communicate, the play performed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is performed. Can be given a play ID.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 executes various functions based on a control operation executed by the control unit 501 based on a control program 507 stored in the storage unit 505. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may be configured such that the operation of the control unit 501 is performed in cooperation with a PC provided on the photographing corner side and a PC provided on the graffiti corner side. .

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a play using the photograph sticker creating apparatus 1.

  In the present embodiment, the play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly performed in the following four steps in order.

  When a specified number of coins are inserted into the coin insertion unit 525 of the pre-service unit 520, play is started. In step S1, acceptance in the external monitor 521 is performed. At this time, the user stands at the position P1 shown in FIG. At this stage, before starting shooting, the user is provided with guidance and advertisement regarding various plays such as images and sheets to be shot, edited and created. In addition, the user performs various selection operations and input operations. For example, the user selects a play course (course selection) related to the sticker obtained as a result of play, the atmosphere and texture of the image, and the like. In addition, the user inputs an arbitrary name or the like. The input items are reflected in so-called stamps in graffiti editing and the content of the obtained moving image content during play.

  In step S2, shooting is performed. At this time, the user stands in the position of P2 shown in FIG. In the shooting corner, based on various selection operations received by the customer service unit 520, the user performs shooting according to the shooting course selected by the various operations. At the same time, various operations by the user are accepted, and an image capable of graffiti is created.

  In step S3, graffiti acceptance is performed. At this time, the user stands at the position P3 (graffiti corner) shown in FIG. That is, the user stands so as to face either one of the left and right edit receiving units 580a and 580b. In graffiti reception, guidance regarding various selection operations is given to a user who has finished playing at the shooting corner. Then, various selection operations and graffiti operations for a seal to be output and the like performed by the user are accepted. Based on the acceptance result accepted at this time, the image printed on the sticker is processed. In addition, for each of the editing reception units 580a and 580b, two users arranged side by side can perform a graffiti operation or the like at the same time.

  In step S4, the seal is output. At this time, the user stands at the position P4 shown in FIG. That is, the user waits for the seal to be discharged from the seal discharge port 575 in front of the seal discharge port 575. When the seal is discharged from the seal discharge port 575, a series of main plays performed in the vicinity of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is completed.

  As described above, the play progresses while the user moves in four stages, so that the number of user groups that can use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 per unit time is increased. That is, a maximum of five users can use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Since graffiti reception takes time, the two editing reception units 580a and 580b are used so that two sets of users can play the graffiti reception stage at the same time.

  Since the hardware configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a known one, a detailed description thereof is omitted here. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may have a hardware configuration different from the above. For example, a display panel may be provided near the seal discharge port 575 so that a user waiting there can see it, and a guidance display is displayed to the user using the display panel or an advertisement is displayed. Good. Also, course selection and input of names and the like may be performed in a shooting corner or the like.

  [Description of Operation of Photo Sticker Game System 901]

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 operates in cooperation with the server 601 and the portable terminal 701, the photo sticker game system 901 operates as follows.

  FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram roughly showing the operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the server 601 during the user's play.

  When a user inserts a coin into the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to execute the play, the play is started. This time is recorded as the play start time. As shown in FIG. 5, in step S50, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 gives one play ID that can be used in the ID stock database 508 to the play.

  In step S51, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 performs photographing and editing. That is, the external monitor reception (S1), photographing (S2), and graffiti reception (S3) described in FIG. 4 are performed. The user can perform graffiti editing input in the editing stage.

  When the editing is completed, the user performs an operation on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to input an e-mail address for receiving information for acquiring an image. In addition, an operation for selecting an image to be acquired is performed on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  In step S <b> 52, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 associates content such as transmission image data or transmission moving image data based on the photographed image with an e-mail address (an example of user information) and transmits it to the server 601. At this time, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 transmits the transmission content together with the attribute information. As the attribute information, for example, image ID, sticker ID, shooting date and time, shooting mode and play course name, and other information related to play, and other information related to play are transmitted for the transmitted content.

  In step S53, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 performs printing. When printing is completed, the paper (sheet; seal) on which printing has been completed is discharged from the seal discharge port 575.

  In step S <b> 54, the user acquires the sheet discharged to the seal discharge port 575.

  On the other hand, when data is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the server 601, the server 601 receives the transmitted information in step S55.

  In step S56, the server 601 performs database recording processing using the received information.

  In step S57, the server 601 prepares for provision. That is, the server 601 generates image data and the like for a portable terminal based on the received data, and holds the image data and the like so as to be browsed through an acquisition page for allowing the user to acquire the image data and the like. The acquisition page is held so that it can be acquired from the outside by the web server function of the server 601, for example. At this time, an acquisition URL for accessing the acquisition page is generated. Note that the acquisition page and the acquisition URL need not be generated at this timing.

  In step S <b> 58, the server 601 notifies the mobile terminal 701 of acquisition information about the provided image or moving image content. The mobile terminal 701 as the notification destination corresponds to the mail address input to the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The notification is performed by, for example, a method using electronic mail or a method using push notification.

  In step S59, the user's portable terminal 701 receives the acquisition information.

  In step S <b> 60, the user operates the portable terminal 701 to access the server 601. Access can be performed using the information for acquisition. For example, when the acquisition URL is notified, the acquisition URL can be accessed using a web browser or the like that operates on the mobile terminal 701. For example, when a seal ID or the like is notified by a push notification, the server 601 can be accessed based on the information.

  In step S <b> 61, the server 601 performs image storage processing according to access from the mobile terminal 701.

  In step S <b> 62, the server 601 transmits image data and other data to the mobile terminal 701 in response to access from the mobile terminal 701 for the image that has undergone the image storage process.

  In step S63, the portable terminal 701 receives the data transmitted from the server 601, and acquires image data and other data. Moreover, based on the acquired data, a display is performed on the display unit 713 in a predetermined manner. The display is performed according to an operation based on the control program 707 of the mobile terminal 701. As a result, the user can receive the sheet as a result of playing, and can acquire images, moving image contents, and the like for the portable terminal. Therefore, the enjoyment of playing is increased for the user.

  Note that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 prints an identification code corresponding to attribute information relating to play on the sticker to be output. Specifically, for example, a seal ID is printed as an identification code. The seal ID is, for example, a numeric character string having a predetermined number of digits (for example, 16 digits), and is determined in association with the play ID. One sticker is output to each of the two users on the left and right. That is, two seal IDs are generated per play. One seal ID corresponds to the left user, and the other seal ID corresponds to the right user. The seal ID is an identification code that uniquely identifies a play and one of the two users who performed the play.

  The user acquires an image by accessing the server 601 from the portable terminal 701 using the seal ID printed on the sticker instead of using the acquisition information notified from the server 601 as described above. You can also In this case, the processing from step S61 to step S63 described above is performed in the same manner.

  FIG. 6 is a first flowchart for explaining the flow during play of graffiti reception. FIG. 7 is a second flowchart for explaining the flow during play of graffiti reception.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when graffiti acceptance is started, the control unit 501 displays a data transfer start screen on the edit monitor 581 in step S131. Here, the image data created based on the play course and background image selected on the external monitor, the image and brightness of the eye selected on the shooting corner, etc. are transferred from the shooting corner to the graffiti corner. . Then, a screen indicating that is displayed.

  Here, when the image data is transferred, generation of preview content data (preview data) for preview display is started in preparation for selection of moving image content described later. Since the generation of the preview data takes a relatively long time, the generation is performed in the background even during the graffiti editing. As a result, the user is not put on standby only for the generation of preview data, and a rich and attractive play experience can be provided to the user.

  In step S132, a screen touch is accepted. Here, a touch operation on the editing monitor 581 is received using the touch pen 583. When a touch operation is performed or a predetermined time elapses, the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the touch operation is accepted, graffiti guidance is performed in step S133. The user is instructed to start the graffiti operation. For example, a message such as “Next is a graffiti!” Is displayed. Various processing is performed on the image data used for graffiti during the period in which this display is performed after the image data is transferred. When the process for the image data is completed, the process proceeds to the next process.

  In step S134, doodle editing is started. The doodle editing is performed by displaying a doodle editing screen on the editing monitor 581 and accepting an operation from the user. The graffiti editing screen includes an image based on the photographed image. The user can perform graffiti editing for each image within a predetermined time. Touch pens can be used to write graffiti called “pens” written using the touch pen 583 by editing the graffiti, predetermined symbols, and symbols generated according to user input (name input, etc.). Graffiti called “stamp” placed at the position designated by 583 can be performed. When these graffiti are performed, an edited image including the graffiti is created. This edited image and the image initially displayed on the graffiti editing screen are synthesized to generate an image with graffiti. In the case where graffiti is not performed on the image, the edited image not including the graffiti and the original image are combined to generate an image without graffiti.

  In step S135, moving image content selection is performed. At this time, as described later, a moving image content selection screen is displayed, and a user's selection operation is accepted. In parallel, preparation for displaying a preview screen for selecting a sheet design, generation of transmission data to the server 601 based on the result of graffiti editing, and the like are executed.

  In step S136, a division number selection explanation screen is displayed to guide the user to proceed to sheet design selection. In parallel, a moving image content generation process or the like is executed based on the selection result of the moving image content.

  In step S137, sheet design selection is accepted. Here, for example, the user is allowed to select the number of images to be printed per sheet. The seat design selection is performed, for example, according to the selected play course.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a transmission image selection process is performed in step S138. In the present embodiment, at the time of basic play, the user's portable terminal 701 can acquire, for example, one image of a captured image created by play or an image based thereon. The control unit 501 receives an operation for selecting an image to be acquired by the mobile terminal 701 from the user.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transmission image selection screen.

  The control unit 501 receives an operation for selecting an image to be acquired by the portable terminal 701 from the user in a state where the transmission image selection screen is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8, the transmission image selection screen 51 includes thumbnail images 53 a to 53 f of images obtained by shooting in the play and reflecting the graffiti results. When the user selects a desired image while the transmission image selection screen 51 is displayed, information indicating that the user has selected is transmitted to the server 601 at the time of transmission of the image.

  Returning to FIG. 7, in step S140, an address input screen is displayed. Here, an input such as an e-mail address of the portable terminal 701 is accepted. When an e-mail address or the like is input, the information is transmitted to the server 601. Thereby, for example, the server 601 notifies the mobile terminal 701 of a URL that enables the selection image selected in step S138 to be acquired by a method such as e-mail. The user can acquire at least a selected image from images separately sent from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the server 601 by accessing the URL with the mobile terminal 701.

  In addition, on the address input screen of step S140, you may enable it to select transmitting by non-contact communication (NFC communication etc.). When this is selected, a non-contact communication operation screen is displayed in step S141. The control unit 501 can control the non-contact communication device 585 and transmit information such as a URL that enables the selected image to be acquired to the portable terminal 701 held over the non-contact communication device 585. The non-contact communication operation screen includes an explanation of operations to be performed by the user. The non-contact communication operation screen may be displayed until the communication with the portable terminal 701 is successful or until the “return to address input” button is operated, for example.

  When the input is completed in step S140, in step S142, the control unit 501 determines whether the printing unit (printer) 571 is free (not in use).

  If the printing unit 571 is not free in step S142, the control unit 501 displays an advertisement screen on the editing monitor 581 in step S143 until the printing unit 571 is free. For example, an advertisement screen such as a website similar to the above is displayed.

  If the printing unit 571 is free in step S142, printing is performed in step S144. The control unit 501 generates image data to be printed and transfers it to the printing unit 571. Accordingly, the seal is printed by the printing unit 571. If an error such as out of paper has occurred in the printing unit 571, a printer error screen may be displayed. At this time, contact information for maintenance is displayed.

  In step S145, the editing monitor 581 displays a graffiti corner end screen. The user is guided to wait in front of the seal discharge port 575 until printing is completed. Thereby, a seal | sticker is discharged | emitted from the seal | sticker discharge outlet 575, and a series of play is complete | finished.

  [Explanation about graffiti editing]

  In the present embodiment, the doodle editing is performed by displaying the following doodle editing screen (normal graffiti screen).

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a graffiti editing screen.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the graffiti editing screen 300 is configured so that two users can simultaneously perform a graffiti editing operation (sometimes expressed as “normal graffiti”). That is, the graffiti editing screen 300 is roughly divided into two left and right editing screens 301 (301a, 301b). Except for a remaining time display 319 described later and a part of the display (display for changing the date and name), icons, images, and the like showing similar functions are arranged on each editing screen. The following description of the edit screen may be made with reference to the area LH allocated for the left user, and the edit screens 301a and 301b are not particularly distinguished, and each is edited generically. This is called a screen 301.

  The edit screen 301 includes a graffiti target image 311, a thumbnail portion 313, a palette 315, a simple graffiti setting button 316, a command icon 317 (317a, 317b, etc.), a remaining time display 319, and the like. In the thumbnail portion 313, as an image based on the photographed image, an image sent from the photographing corner or an image after adding graffiti is displayed as a thumbnail. In the graffiti target image 311, an image selected as an editing target in the thumbnail portion 313 is displayed. The user operates the palette 315 or the like for the image displayed on the graffiti editing screen 300, and arranges characters and figures on the image (specifically, writing of lines and characters, predetermined stamp images and frame images). Etc. So-called “graffiti”) can be performed. In addition, the user can operate the simple doodle setting button 316 to automatically arrange characters and figures by face discrimination processing or the like and perform doodle on the image. As the command icon 317, buttons for executing various operations such as an edit end button 317a and an undo / redo button 317b are displayed, and the user can perform intuitive operations using these buttons. The remaining time display 319 displays, for example, the remaining time in seconds, excluding the time that has already elapsed, out of the time permitted for the user to perform graffiti editing. The user needs to perform graffiti editing within the displayed time. It should be noted that the edit end button 317a appears after the preparation of the display of the moving image content selection screen that transitions from the graffiti editing screen 300 is completed (after the generation of preview content data is completed). May be.

  Note that the graffiti editing screen 300 may be configured so that a bonus image other than the image reflected on the sticker sheet can be created (may be expressed as “bonus graffiti”). In this case, a creation button that is operated to perform the creation may be displayed.

  [Explanation on video content generation function]

  Here, in the present embodiment, moving image content is generated in a play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The generated moving image content is provided to the user through the server 601. For example, the user can display the provided moving image content on the display unit 713 of the mobile terminal 701 and play it back, or save it in the storage unit 705 of the mobile terminal 701.

  The moving image content provided to the user is generated based on a template prepared in advance. The template sets the specifications of the moving image to be generated. That is, the template defines template images such as background images, foreground images, and shooting backgrounds to be included in the moving image, and arrangement positions and arrangement timings of these template images and shooting images. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of templates that can be selected by the user are prepared in advance. Information about the template is stored in the storage unit 505 as template information 506. The user can select and specify on the video content selection screen a template that is actually used to generate video content among a plurality of different templates.

  The selectable templates may be automatically changed according to the date, season, time zone, etc. when the play is performed. For example, when play is performed in autumn, a template with the theme of autumn or winter can be selected, and when play is performed in spring, a template with the theme of spring or summer can be selected. Good. The selectable template may be changed according to the play situation such as the play course and the number of users who play. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selectable template may be changed depending on the situation where the play is being performed. Thereby, the play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 becomes more attractive to the user.

  The moving image content is generated based on the reception result of the selection operation performed by the user on the moving image content selection screen and the template corresponding to the selection operation. Specifically, the generation is performed using a plurality of images obtained in the play and a template image of the selected template.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the moving image content generated in the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 10, a frame F1 to a frame F10 show representative ones of the frames of the moving image content arranged in order of reproduction time. The template corresponding to the moving image content shown in the figure is prepared under the theme of so-called Valentine's Day, and is stored in advance in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The reproduction time of the moving image content is, for example, about 15 seconds, but is not limited to this. The video content has a square size, but is not limited to this.

  In FIG. 10, symbol B1 indicates a portion corresponding to the template image (hereinafter, this portion may be referred to as template portion B1). Symbol B2 indicates a portion corresponding to a plurality of images obtained by the play (hereinafter, this portion may be referred to as a captured image portion B2).

  Each of the plurality of images obtained by play is, for example, a captured image or an image based on the captured image. In the present embodiment, an image having no shooting background (a background area excluding a person is transparent) is used among images without graffiti. In other words, an image (an example of an image based on the photographed image) reflecting predetermined image processing (blur, sharpness, color tone, size change of parts such as eyes) performed immediately before graffiti editing is performed on the photographed image ) Is used to generate moving image content.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram in which a hatched area is added to the photographed image portion B2 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the moving image content, the captured image portion B2 has a predetermined size at a predetermined position within the angle of view of the moving image content at a predetermined timing (elapsed time from the start of reproduction; reproduction position). The angle is displayed at an angle, and the template portion B1 is displayed at other portions. As the photographed image portion B2, a composite of a photographing background for moving image content with a photographed image (or an image based on the photographed image; the same unless otherwise noted) is used, or the photographed background is removed from the photographed image. An image is used.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, each of the frames F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, and F10 includes a captured image portion B2. Each of the frames F1 and F9 includes only the template portion B1. The captured image portion B2 included in the frame F2 and the frame F3 is the same captured image (up image with a captured background), and the captured image portion B2 included in the frame F4 is a different captured image (up with captured background). Image). The captured image portion B2 included in the frames F5 to F8 is the same captured image (whole body image without a captured background), and the captured image portion B2 included in the frame F10 is a captured image different from the captured image portion (no captured background). Full body image). Frames F2 to F4 are display mode sections in which the entire screen is scrolled to the left, and the position of the captured image changes within the angle of view of the moving image content as time elapses from the start of reproduction (F2 To F3), by further scrolling, another captured image is displayed (F4). From frame F5 to frame F8, the template portion B1 continues to scroll to the left, while the captured image portion B2 is displayed with its size and angle changing while the position within the angle of view remains fixed at the center. It is a section of an aspect. The captured image portion B2 is displayed so as to gradually increase from the state of small display at the center (F5), and the display angle changes to the left and right and swings (F6, F7). After that, it is displayed so as to gradually decrease while swinging (F8). Once the captured image portion B2 disappears in frame F9, another captured image F10 is displayed in the center in frame F10.

  In other words, in the moving image content, the position, size, and angle within the angle of view of the moving image content change one by one according to the template (changes for each reproduction position) in one captured image portion B2. Is displayed. Accordingly, the template portion B1 also changes in time and display content according to the template. As a result, the moving image content uses a photographed image that is a still image, but has a motion corresponding to the template production intention. Unlike simple photo slideshows, video content gives a unique impression to each template. Note that at least one of the position, size, and angle of the captured image portion B2 may be set to change.

  Here, in the present embodiment, on the video content selection screen, the control unit 501 displays preview content indicating a generated image (preview display) for the video content corresponding to the adoption candidate template among a plurality of templates. Is called. The user can perform an operation of selecting one of a plurality of templates after confirming the preview display while the moving image content selection screen is displayed. When the control unit 501 receives a selection operation by the user, the control unit 501 generates moving image content to be provided to the user according to the selected template.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a moving image content selection screen.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, the moving image content selection screen (an example of a preview screen) 201 includes a preview display area 203, a determination button 209, a template display area 210, and a seek bar 221.

  The preview display area 203 is an area in which preview display is performed for a candidate template. That is, the preview content corresponding to the template selected by the user in the template display area 210 is displayed.

  The template display area 210 shows a plurality of templates that can be selected by the user. In the present embodiment, the user can select one from seven templates. The template display area 210 includes thumbnail displays 211-217 in which preview contents corresponding to the respective templates are displayed in a reduced size. In FIG. 12, the thumbnail display 211 is displayed with a frame indicating that it is being selected. A thumbnail display 211 corresponds to a template that is being selected and is being previewed in the preview display area 203. In addition, thumbnail displays 212 to 217 corresponding to other template displays are displayed in a state where a reproducible mark indicating that the template is not selected is overlaid. Note that the thumbnail display 217 corresponds to a template that is set in advance as being selectable only during a predetermined period, and a display indicating that (for example, a display of “limited period”) is a thumbnail display 217. Is also displayed.

  In each thumbnail display 211-217, the preview content is displayed at a playback speed (for example, double speed) faster than that of the video content actually provided to the user. Note that the playback speed of the preview content that is selected and previewed in the preview display area 203 is the same as the actual playback speed. As a result, the user can check the template display area 210 and quickly grasp the image of the moving image content obtained when the template is selected. Then, preview content corresponding to the selection candidate template is displayed in the preview display area 203, and whether or not to select the template can be sufficiently examined while confirming it. In the thumbnail display 211-217, a digest display of the moving image content may be displayed. Here, the digest display refers to, for example, displaying only the characteristic part of the video content or displaying only a few frames of the video content in order, and displaying the video content at a normal playback speed. It also means that the entire video content is roughly displayed in a short time. In each thumbnail display 211-217, the preview content may be displayed at the same playback speed as when the moving image content actually provided to the user is played back. The preview content may be one whose display content changes as time passes, or may be a still image.

  The seek bar 221 displays the preview display playback position in the preview display area 203 with the slider 223. The seek bar 221 is an interface configured so that a user can perform a reproduction position designation operation. By changing the position of the slider 223 in the seek bar 221, the user can specify that the preview display is performed at the reproduction position corresponding to the position of the slider 223 after the change. In the present embodiment, the seek bar 221 displays preview content images corresponding to the template selected in the template display area 210 at intervals of one second. As a result, the user can intuitively specify the playback position to be displayed in the preview display area 203. The display mode of the seek bar 221 and the slider 223 is not limited to this. There is no need to display an image. In addition, when an image is not normally displayed and the user tries to operate the slider 223, an image of the preview content at the reproduction position corresponding to the position of the slider 223 is displayed near the slider 223 or the like. It may be.

  The determination button 209 is a button for determining to adopt a template corresponding to the preview content being displayed in the preview display area 203. That is, when the determination button 209 is operated, it is determined that the template selected in the template display area 210 at that time is used for generating the moving image content provided to the user. When the determination button 209 is operated, generation of moving image content provided to the user based on the adopted template is started.

  The determination button 209 may not appear on the screen at first, but may appear on the screen on the condition that preparation of data for performing the next sheet design selection is completed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a user from having a wasteful waiting time, and to improve user satisfaction.

  In the present embodiment, the preview data for performing the preview display is, for example, an uncompressed AVI format, 480 × 480 size, 15 frames per second for 15 seconds, and moving image content (H. It can be generated more easily than the MP4 format compressed by H.264, a 640 × 640 size, and a 15-second moving image of 30 frames per second. Note that the format of the preview data and the moving image content is not limited to this, and can be selected as appropriate.

  The moving image content finally provided to the user via the server 601 includes audio data prepared in advance corresponding to the template. Therefore, when preview display is performed in the preview display area 203 of the moving image content selection screen 201, audio data is also reproduced according to the reproduction position. Thereby, the user can confirm the moving image content actually provided to the user from both the video side and the audio side.

  Note that preview data for preview display is generated in the background when doodle editing is accepted. Thereby, a substantial preview display can be performed without causing the user to feel the waiting time. In addition, it is possible to prevent the time for one play from becoming long, and to maintain the number of plays that can be provided by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 per unit time.

  The moving image content and its preview data are generated by moving image generation processing. The moving image generation process is performed to generate preview data when the image data is transferred from the shooting corner to the graffiti corner (when graffiti editing is started). The moving image generation process is performed to generate moving image content (moving image content for transmission to the server 601) provided to the user when a template to be adopted on the moving image content selection screen 201 is determined. The moving image generation process is performed by the control unit 501 executing the control program 507 in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. When executing the moving image generation process, the control unit 501 generates various setting files according to the determined template, and stores them in the storage unit 505. The control unit 501 executes processing based on the setting file.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the moving image generation process.

  As shown in FIG. 13, preset image generation processing is performed in step S301. Thereby, a preset image is generated. The preset image is an image including a captured image part included in a moving image in which a person image of the frame is pasted on an image serving as a base of the frame of the moving image.

  In step S302, a frame image generation process is performed. Thereby, a frame image is generated. The frame image is an image for each frame of the moving image. In generating a frame image, a preset image is used according to a template.

  In step S303, uncompressed moving image conversion processing is performed. In the uncompressed moving image conversion process, a plurality of frame images generated by the frame image generation process are converted into one uncompressed moving image. In this embodiment, when one moving image content and its preview data are generated, a plurality of uncompressed moving images constituting the moving image content are generated by an uncompressed moving image conversion process.

  In step S304, uncompressed moving image combining processing is performed. The uncompressed moving image combining process is a process for combining a plurality of uncompressed moving images generated by the uncompressed moving image conversion process into one uncompressed moving image. Thereby, an uncompressed moving image corresponding to the moving image content for transmission and its preview data is generated.

  In step S305, it is confirmed whether or not this moving image generation process is performed for generating a moving image for transmission. That is, if it is a scene where preview data is generated (NO), the process proceeds to step S307. On the other hand, if it is a scene to generate moving image content for transmission (YES), the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the uncompressed video generated in step S304 is encoded with a predetermined codec (for example, a codec corresponding to the H.264 standard). Thereby, the compressed moving image content for transmission is generated.

  In step S307, the generated moving image is output. That is, if it is a scene which produces | generates the moving image content for transmission, the moving image content is output. On the other hand, if the scene is for generating preview data, the preview data is output. As a result, a series of processing ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing preset image generation processing. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of the processing content of an image in the preset image generation processing.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the setting file is read in step S311. The setting file is, for example, Preset. It is a text file called txt. In the setting file, a definition that defines the processing content is described for each target frame for which a preset image is generated. The preset image generation process is performed according to the contents defined by the setting file.

  In step S312, a definition is searched for in the setting file. If there is a definition, the process proceeds to the next step. If there is no definition, that is, if the process for all the target frames is performed, the preset image generation process ends.

  The processing after step S313 is performed for each target frame. In step S313, a base image is read (for example, S381 in FIG. 15). The base image is, for example, an image having the same size as the size of the moving image to be generated.

  In step S314, it is determined whether there is an image to be pasted. The image to be pasted is, for example, a photographic image without a photographic background (for example, S382 in FIG. 15). Note that as the captured image, a transmission image may be used when generating moving image content for transmission, and a smaller image may be used when generating preview data.

  If there is an image to be pasted in step S314, it is confirmed in step S315 whether or not there is any processing of the image to be pasted (whether or not it is defined to process the image). If there is processing, in step S316, processing of the image to be pasted is performed before pasting. There are various types of processing modes, but the processing may be performed according to the set definition (for example, S384 in FIG. 15).

  Thereafter, in step S317, the image to be pasted is pasted on the base image. When there is no processing, as shown in S383 in FIG. 15, an image is generated in which the base image is the shooting background of the shot image. On the other hand, when there is processing, as shown in S385 in FIG. 15, an image in which a base image is combined as a photographing background of the photographed image after processing is generated.

  When the process of step S317 is performed, it is confirmed again in step S314 whether or not there is an image to be pasted.

  If there is no image to be pasted in step S314, it is determined in step S318 whether the post-paste image or the base image that does not need to be pasted is processed (whether it is defined to process the image). Is confirmed. If there is a process, the image is processed in step S319. For example, in the case where there is an image after pasting as shown in S383 in FIG. 15 and processing is performed to cut it into a round shape according to the definition, an image as shown in S386 is generated. . Further, in the case where there is an image after pasting as shown in S385 in FIG. 15, when processing for cutting it into a round shape according to the definition is performed, an image as shown in S387 is generated. .

  Thereafter, in step S320, the processed image is output as a preset image. When output is performed, the processing from step S312 is repeated for the next definition.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the frame image generation process. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an example of image processing contents in the frame image generation processing.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in step S331, the setting file is read. The configuration file is, for example, Frame. It is a text file called txt. In the setting file, a definition that defines the processing content is described for each frame. The frame image generation process is performed according to the contents defined by the setting file.

  In step S332, a definition is searched for in the setting file. If there is a definition, the process proceeds to the next step. If there is no definition, that is, if the process for all the frames is performed, the frame image generation process ends.

  The processing after step S333 is performed for each frame. In step S333, the background image of the frame is read (S391 in FIG. 17).

  In step S334, it is determined whether there is an image to be pasted. Examples of the pasted image include a preset image generated for the frame, a foreground image, and the like (S392 and S394 in FIG. 17). In addition, as a foreground image or a background image, an image may be generated for each play in accordance with a name input by the user, and the image may be pasted. This makes it possible to easily generate moving image content with high uniqueness.

  If there is an image to be pasted in step S334, it is confirmed in step S335 whether or not there is any processing of the pasted image. If there is processing, in step S336, processing of the image to be pasted is performed before pasting. There are various processing modes, but it is only necessary to perform processing according to the set definition.

  Thereafter, in step S337, the image to be pasted is pasted on the image serving as a base. When the process of step S337 is performed, it is confirmed again in step S334 whether or not there is an image to be pasted. If there is, the same process is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when a preset image and a foreground image are defined as images to be pasted, the following is performed. That is, the preset image is pasted on the background image (S393). Then, the foreground image is pasted on the image after pasting the preset image (S395). In this way, a frame image is generated.

  Returning to FIG. 16, if there is no image to be pasted in step S334, the processed image is output as a frame image in step S338. When output is performed, the processing from step S332 is repeated for the next definition.

  Here, in the preset image generation processing and the frame image generation processing, for the design of the base image, the background image or the foreground image, the effect of moving images, etc., the photographed image that matches the design constituting each frame is used. Is preferred.

  Specifically, for each frame, information on how many times the captured image taken is used for each captured image to be inserted is preset. txt and Frame. It is defined in a setting file such as txt.

  Generally, shooting is performed six times for one play. For this reason, it is preferable to distribute the six photographed images in a balanced manner in the moving image. Further, during the six shootings, the up image is often taken first (up shot), and then the whole body image is taken (whole body shot) in many cases. When the user can freely select the number of up images and whole body images, the number of up images and the number of whole body images are variable. The first shooting is likely to be up-shooting, and the later shooting is more likely to be whole-body shooting. In consideration of such a shooting order, it is preferable to set a shot image to be inserted into each frame.

  For example, roughly six frames are assumed as frames including a captured image in a moving image. These are called frames f1, f2, f3, f4, f5, and f6 in the order in which they appear during playback of the moving image. One captured image is fitted in each frame f1-f6. Assume that the frames f1 and f3 are designed for an up image, the frames f2 and f6 are designed for a whole body image, and the frames f4 and f5 are designs that can be either an up image or a whole body image. The frames f2 and f6 are designed to match a person image obtained by cutting out only a person from the captured images.

  First, the frame f2 is set so as to use the sixth shot image that is most recently captured and has the highest probability of being a whole body image. Next, the frame f6 is set to use the shot image of the fifth shot immediately before the shooting.

  In particular, in the case of a design in which person images such as the frames f2 and f6 are matched, if the up image is used, the person is cut around the waist. In such a case, it is preferable to set the priority so that the whole-body photographed image can be applied.

  Next, for the frame f1, setting is made so as to use the first shot photographed image having a high probability of being an up image. Then, a setting is made to use the second shot captured image having the highest probability of being an up image next to the first shot with respect to the frame f3.

  The frames f4 and f5 that are compatible with both the up-image and the whole-body image design are set to use the third shot photographed image and the fourth shot photographed image that have not been used so far.

  That is, the first shot of the frame f1, the sixth shot of the frame f2, the second shot of the frame f3, the third shot of the frame f4, The fourth shot is set to be used for the frame f5, and the fifth shot is set for the frame f6.

  When a plurality of captured images are used in one frame, it is set how many shots of the captured image are to be inserted at each insertion position.

  Such settings may not be defined in advance in the setting file. For example, in each frame, various designs such as for up image, for whole body image, and for both up and whole body images are set, and in the movie creation process, it is determined what shot shot image is used, A design suitable for the photographed image may be used.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the uncompressed moving image conversion process.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in step S341, the setting file is read. The configuration file is, for example, Convert. It is a text file called txt. In the setting file, a definition that defines processing contents is described for each batch of conversion processing. The uncompressed moving image conversion process is performed according to the contents defined by the setting file.

  In step S342, a definition is searched for in the setting file. If there is a definition, the process proceeds to the next step. If there is no definition, that is, if the process for all the moving images is performed, the uncompressed moving image conversion process ends.

  In step S343, the plurality of images specified in the setting file are converted into moving images. That is, individual frame images are collected in order, and an uncompressed moving image is generated.

  In step S344, the generated uncompressed moving image is output. When output is performed, the processing from step S342 is repeated for the next definition.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of uncompressed moving images are generated in order to generate one moving image content. That is, in the next uncompressed moving image combining process, the plurality of uncompressed moving images are combined to generate one uncompressed moving image content.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the uncompressed moving image combining process.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in step S351, the setting file is read. The configuration file is, for example, Combine. It is a text file called txt. The setting file contains definitions that define how to combine uncompressed videos. The uncompressed moving image combining process is performed according to the contents defined by the setting file.

  In step S352, a definition is searched for in the setting file. If there is a definition, the process proceeds to the next step. If there is no definition, the uncompressed moving image combining process ends.

  In step S353, the plurality of uncompressed moving images specified in the setting file are combined in the specified order. That is, individual uncompressed moving images are collected in order, and one uncompressed moving image content is generated.

  In step S354, the generated moving image content is output. When output is performed, the process of step S352 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the moving image content output in step S354 is used as preview data when preview data is generated (NO in step S305). On the other hand, when the moving image content for transmission is generated (YES in step S305), the output moving image content is encoded (step S306), and the moving image content for transmission is generated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, an uncompressed moving image (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined section moving image”) for a section of the moving image content that does not include the captured image portion is prepared in advance. The predetermined section moving image is prepared in advance for each template. The predetermined section moving image is an uncompressed moving image of a section that does not change depending on the content of play. Then, the preset image generation process, the frame image generation process, and the uncompressed moving image conversion process are performed only for the section including the captured image portion, and the uncompressed moving image (hereinafter referred to as a generated section moving image) for the section. Generated for each play.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of moving image content.

  In FIG. 20, four predetermined section moving images P1, P2, P3, and P4 are indicated by hatching. Also, the three generation section moving images G1, G2, and G3 are shown in white.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, the reproduction of the moving image content is started in the predetermined section moving image P1, and the reproduction of the moving image content is ended in the predetermined section moving image P4. The generated segment video G1 is arranged between the predetermined segment video P1 and the predetermined segment video P2. The generated segment video G2 is arranged between the predetermined segment video P2 and the predetermined segment video P3. The generated segment video G3 is arranged between the predetermined segment video P3 and the predetermined segment video P4. These four predetermined section videos P1, P2, P3, P4 and the three generation section videos G1, G2, G3 are combined in the order corresponding to the template in this way, so that the predetermined section moving picture P1 and the predetermined section One moving image content that continues to moving image P4 is generated.

  The total playback time of the generated section videos G1-G3 generated in each play is shorter than the total playback time of the video content by the total time of playback of the predetermined section videos P1-P4. Therefore, the processing amount in the moving image generation process can be reduced, and the processing load of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the audio data is given by the server 601. In other words, the moving image content and the preview data generated by the above-described moving image generation processing in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 do not include sound as a single unit. The moving image content of the preview data is previewed together with the sound on the moving image content selection screen 201. The moving image content for transmission is transmitted to the server 601 in the absence of sound, and is combined with the sound data by the server 601 before being provided to the user. Thereby, the size of the moving image data transmitted to the server 601 can be reduced, and the transmission time can be shortened.

  [Explanation regarding information transmission to server 601]

  In the present embodiment, when content such as an image or a moving image is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the server 601, the photo is transmitted with priority over the moving image. As a result, moving images that are relatively large in size and may fail to be transmitted are postponed, and the image data can be reliably transmitted to the server 601 first. Image data can be provided.

  FIG. 21 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of operations of the photo sticker game system 901 at the time of information transmission from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in step S <b> 601, the user plays with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  In step S602, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 first transmits image data and information thereof to the server 601.

  When data is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the server 601 performs data reception processing and registers the data in the management database 608. That is, in step S603, image information is registered in the image information database.

  In step S604, the server 601 registers the image data in the image database.

  In step S605, the server 601 transmits a response code indicating that the reception has been completed to the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Here, if reception fails, a response code to that effect is transmitted. In such a case, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 performs transmission retry according to the response code.

  When registration of information about the image is completed, the server 601 notifies the user in step S606. The user can acquire an image in the portable terminal 701 or the like by accessing the server 601 from the portable terminal 701 or the like based on the notification.

  When the transmission of the image is completed, in step S611, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 transmits the moving image content data and the information thereof to the server 601. At this time, for example, information such as the selected template is transmitted together with the data of the moving image content.

  When data is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the server 601 performs data reception processing and registers the data in the management database 608. That is, in step S612, the moving image information is registered in the moving image information database.

  In step S613, the server 601 registers moving image content data in the moving image database.

  When the registration of the information related to the moving image is completed, in step S614, the server 601 transmits a response code indicating that the reception is completed to the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Here, if reception fails, a response code to that effect is transmitted. In such a case, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 performs transmission retry according to the response code.

  This completes the transmission of information to the server 601. Thereafter, the user can receive provision of moving image data in the same manner as an image by accessing the server 601 from the portable terminal 701 based on the notification.

  That is, in step S621, an acquisition request is transmitted from the portable terminal 701 to the server 601.

  In step S622, the server 601 performs processing for combining the audio data with the moving image content based on the acquisition request. At this time, the server 601 refers to the moving image information, reads out audio data corresponding to the template used for generation, and combines it with the moving image content. Various types of audio data are stored in the server 601 in advance. Since the audio data is combined with the moving image content when an acquisition request is made, the processing load on the server 601 can be reduced as compared with the case where this processing is performed when the moving image content is transmitted to the server 601. .

  In step S623, the server 601 provides video content data to the mobile terminal 701. As a result, the moving image content can be reproduced on the portable terminal 701.

  Note that the process of combining the audio data with the moving image content in the server 601 may be performed in advance, such as when the moving image content is transmitted to the server 601 (when the moving image data is registered (S613)).

  Further, there may be a case where the time difference between the timing at which the server 601 receives image data and the timing at which moving image data is received becomes large. In such a case, after the video content can be provided, a notification to that effect may be transmitted from the server 601 to the portable terminal 701.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing communication processing performed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 performs communication processing with the server 601 as follows. The communication process is repeatedly executed at a predetermined execution interval.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a transmission photo stock database and a transmission video stock database. In each case, photo data and moving image data to be transmitted to the server 601 are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step S361, it is confirmed whether or not the number of available ID stocks in the ID stock database 508 is the maximum (for example, 100).

  If it is not the maximum in step S361, an ID acquisition process is performed in step S362. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 communicates with the server 601 and acquires one ID from the server 601. The acquired ID is registered in the ID stock database 508. The ID acquisition is repeated until the number of ID stocks reaches a maximum.

  In step S363, it is confirmed whether or not the number of stocks in the transmission photo stock database is zero.

  If it is not zero in step S363, one photo data (transmission photo file) of the transmission photo stock database is transmitted to the server 601 in step S364. When the transmission is completed, the photograph data is deleted from the transmission photograph stock database.

  In step S365, it is confirmed whether or not the number of stocks in the transmission photo stock database is zero. If it is not zero, the operation of step S364 is performed again in the next communication process. That is, the stocked image data is transmitted until the number of stocks in the transmitted photo stock database becomes zero.

  In step S366, it is confirmed whether or not the number of stocks in the transmission moving image stock database is zero.

  If it is not zero in step S366, one moving image data (transmission moving image file) of the transmission moving image stock database is transmitted to the server 601 in step S367. When the transmission is completed, the moving image data is deleted from the transmission moving image stock database.

  As described above, since the photograph is transmitted to the server 601 with priority over the moving image, there is a high possibility that the image data can be transmitted to the server 601 even when the communication environment is relatively unstable.

  [Explanation regarding video content provision screen]

  In this embodiment, the moving image is provided through a moving image providing screen displayed on the portable terminal 701 by accessing the server 601 from the portable terminal 701. The moving image providing screen is displayed as a screen of an application (application) that operates on the mobile terminal 701. The moving image providing screen is displayed by making a screen transition from the providing screen for providing an image. Note that the video providing screen may be displayed as a screen of a web browser operating on the mobile terminal 701.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of transition of the display screen of the portable terminal 701 when the user receives provision of an image by the web browser.

  In the present embodiment, the number of images that can be acquired by the user varies depending on whether the user is a free member or a paid member. Specifically, for example, a user who is a paying member can acquire all images obtained in one play. On the other hand, a user who is a free member can acquire only a selected image for one play. The display screen of the portable terminal 701 that receives the provision of an image using a web browser when the mail notification is performed is as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the image is transmitted to the server 601, an e-mail called “pre-image Get mail” is transmitted from the server 601 to the mail address input by the user in step S401. This e-mail includes information indicating that the user can acquire an image by accessing the portable terminal 701 and access destination information 61 for acquiring the image. The access destination information 61 is a URL indicating a web page of an image providing screen provided by the server 601, for example.

  When the user who has received the above-described e-mail accesses the location indicated by the access destination information 61, a pop-up display is performed in step S402. The pop-up display indicates that there is moving image content that can be acquired by the user. When the pop-up display is performed, it becomes easier for the user to notice that the moving image content can be acquired by watching it. Note that since the moving image content has a relatively large data size, the provision period in the server 601 may be set to be relatively short. In such a case, the pop-up display can prompt the user to promptly receive the moving image content. It is possible to prevent the user from unintentionally passing the video content provision period, and to improve the user satisfaction. In addition, you may make it change to the moving image provision guidance screen mentioned later by operating the button etc. on a pop-up display.

  When the server 601 recognizes the user as a free member, the screen transitions to the provision screen in step S403. The provided screen includes a thumbnail display of the selected image 63 provided to the user and a guidance display 65a for guiding the provision of the moving image content. The thumbnail display of the selected image 63 also serves as a hyperlink to the second provision screen for acquiring the selected image 63. When the selection image 63 is operated by the user, the screen transitions to the second provision screen. On the second provision screen, the user can save the selected image 63 in the portable terminal 701 by performing a predetermined operation.

  On the other hand, when the server 601 recognizes the user as a paid member, the screen transitions to the provision screen in step S404. At this time, the provided screen includes a thumbnail display of a plurality of images 63a provided to the user and a guidance display 65a regarding the moving image content. Similarly, by operating the thumbnail display, the user can transition to the second provision screen for the image 63 a and store the image 63 a in the portable terminal 701.

  The guidance display 65a includes, for example, a display indicating that the moving image content is specially provided, a thumbnail display of a characteristic scene of the moving image content, and a display regarding the provided period. When the guidance display 65a is operated, a transition is made to the moving image provision guidance screen. It should be noted that the thumbnail display may be performed by previously storing a frame portion that does not include a captured image as a thumbnail image in the server 601 and using the thumbnail image. In this case, the thumbnail image corresponding to the template used for generation can be displayed with reference to the moving image information transmitted to the server 601. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform a process of extracting a characteristic scene for each moving image content, and display can be performed without imposing a large processing burden on the server 601.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a moving image provision guide screen.

  The moving image provision guide screen is displayed using a web browser operating on the mobile terminal 701 following the provision screen.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in step S411, a moving image provision guide screen is displayed. The moving image provision guide screen includes a thumbnail display showing the moving image content 67, an application guide button 68, and a share button 69. The user can play back the moving image content by operating the thumbnail display showing the moving image content 67 as shown in step S412. The reproduction of the moving image content may be performed by moving to the moving image reproduction screen, or may be performed within the moving image provision guide screen. When the share button 69 is operated, a transition is made to a screen for sharing the moving image content 67 (posting information that informs the existence of the moving image content 67) in a predetermined SNS (social networking service). Note that the share button 69 may not be provided.

  Here, when the mobile terminal 701 does not have a function of downloading and storing the video content 67 from the web browser to the mobile terminal 701, the user stores the video content 67 in the mobile terminal 701 using a dedicated application. can do. In this case, the user may directly start the application or may operate the application guide button 68. On the other hand, when the portable terminal 701 has a function of downloading and storing the moving image content 67 from the web browser to the portable terminal 701, the moving image content 67 is transferred to the portable terminal by performing a predetermined operation on the moving image provision guide screen. 701 can be stored.

  When the application guidance button 68 is operated, a confirmation screen as shown in step S413 is displayed. The confirmation screen is a pop-up display, but is not limited to this. On the confirmation screen, a message asking whether the user is ready to start the application on the mobile terminal 701 is displayed. Further, the user is required to press the “Yes” or “No” button for the answer.

  When “Yes” is pressed, in step S414, the portable terminal 701 confirms whether or not the application can actually be activated (whether or not the application has already been downloaded). If it can be activated, the application is activated in step S415. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S423 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the application cannot actually be activated, a caution screen informing the user of that fact is displayed in step S416. A button for downloading the application is displayed on the attention screen.

  When a button for downloading an application is operated on the caution screen or when “No” is pressed on the confirmation screen, the screen transitions to a screen for downloading the application in step S417. Thereby, the user can smoothly perform the operation of downloading the application.

  FIG. 25 is a first diagram illustrating an example of transition of the display screen of the mobile terminal 701 when an image is provided by an application.

  The specific example of the application screen described below is merely an example, and the screen design, the push notification mode, the screen on which the push notification is performed, the OS of the mobile terminal 701, the specification of the application, and the function by the user It is appropriately changed according to the setting mode and the like. The push notification is transmitted based on a transmission request from the server 601 from a push transmission server in which application information of the mobile terminal 701 is registered in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when a push notification is made when the portable terminal 701 is the standby screen 101 in step S421, push notifications 103a and 103b are displayed on the standby screen 101. Here, it is assumed that the second push notification 103b corresponding to a play different from the first case is performed in a state where the first push notification 103a is performed. The push notification 103a and the subsequent push notification 103b correspond to mutually different seal IDs (here, for simplicity of explanation, the two seal IDs are described as “ID1” and “ID2”, respectively). .

  The standby screen 101 displays a release slider 105 in addition to information such as push notifications and other information. The release slider 105 is for releasing the display state of the standby screen 101 by the OS of the mobile terminal 701 and performing various operations after the home screen of the mobile terminal 701 is displayed. . When the release slider 105 is operated, the screen changes to a home screen described later.

  When a predetermined operation by the user (for example, a touch operation that slides horizontally on the screen) is applied to the push notification 103a, an application is activated in response to the push notification 103a in step S422. At this time, information on the seal ID “ID1” corresponding to the first play is passed from the OS of the mobile terminal 701 to the application as a parameter corresponding to the push notification 103a.

  Here, when the first play can receive the provision of the moving image content, a pop-up display indicating that the moving image content is provided is displayed with the activation of the application. The pop-up display may be performed in the same manner as that displayed when browsing on the web browser. Thereby, a user can be alerted effectively.

  In step S423, when the application is activated, an acquisition screen 141a corresponding to the seal ID “ID1” is displayed. Note that when the application is activated in step S415 of FIG. 24 described above, the acquisition screen 141a corresponding to the application is directly displayed.

  The acquisition screen 141a includes, for example, a thumbnail display of an image provided for a sticker ID “ID1”, a thumbnail display 144 of a moving image content, and a save button 145. The user selects what is desired to be saved in the portable terminal 701 from thumbnail-displayed images and moving image contents, and operates the save button 145. As a result, the application of the mobile terminal 701 receives a large-size image or video content corresponding to the selected image displayed as a thumbnail from the server 601 and stores it in the mobile terminal 701.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined operation by the user is applied to the push notification 103b, the application is activated in response to the push notification 103b in step S424. At this time, information on the seal ID “ID2” corresponding to the second play is passed from the OS of the mobile terminal 701 to the application as a parameter corresponding to the push notification 103b.

  In step S425, when the application is activated, an acquisition screen 141b corresponding to the seal ID “ID2” is displayed.

  The acquisition screen 141b includes, for example, a thumbnail display of an image provided for the seal ID “ID2” and a save button 145. The user can save an image of a large size in the portable terminal 701 by selecting a thumbnail desired to be saved in the portable terminal 701 and operating the save button 145.

  In addition, in FIG. 25, the example of what is displayed when a user is a pay member is shown as acquisition screen 141a, 141b. That is, in this case, for example, all six images generated by each play can be acquired. On the other hand, when the user is a free member and only one selected image can be acquired, the display modes of other images can be changed on the acquisition screens 141a and 141b (for example, grayscale). Display, light density display, etc.), the size of the image that can be acquired and another image may be changed and displayed.

  When a predetermined operation (for example, a long press operation or the like) is performed on the thumbnail display 144 of the moving image content on the acquisition screen 141a, the moving image content browsing screen is displayed.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a browsing screen for moving image content of an application.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in step S427, a browsing screen showing the enlarged moving image content is displayed. A save button 145 is displayed on the browsing screen. When the save button 145 is operated, the moving image content is saved in the portable terminal 701.

  When an operation for pressing the enlarged moving image content is performed on the browsing screen, the moving image content is reproduced in step S428. The reproduction may be performed by changing to the reproduction screen, or may be performed on the browsing screen.

  FIG. 27 is a second diagram illustrating an example of transition of the display screen of the mobile terminal 701 when an image is provided by an application.

  If the release slider 105 is operated while the standby screen 101 is displayed, the home screen 111 is displayed in step S431. Icons corresponding to various functions and applications are displayed side by side on the home screen 111, and the icon 113 of the image acquisition application is also displayed on the home screen 111 in the same manner. The user can activate the application by operating the icon 113. A badge 115 may be displayed along the icon 113. The badge 115 indicates, for example, the number of plays for which an unviewed image exists for the user.

  When the icon 113 is operated, the application is activated in step S432. When the application is activated, if there is an unviewed image, an acquisition screen for the image is displayed. Further, when there is no unviewed image, a user's identification operation for the seal ID is accepted, and an acquisition screen for the seal ID corresponding to the operation is displayed. Thereby, acquisition of an image and a moving image content is attained.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, simply by the user selecting a template, moving image content that is unique and feels novel is automatically generated and provided to the user. Therefore, the satisfaction of the user who played is improved, and the attractiveness of the play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is increased.

  The moving image content has a unique aspect in which the position, size, and angle of the captured image portion change with time, and is generated according to the template using the template image. Therefore, since the unique moving image content that always looks good is generated, the satisfaction of the user who played is further improved.

  Since the generation of the moving image content is performed by utilizing background processing based on an easy operation, sufficient time for performing a basic operation such as graffiti editing can be secured. Therefore, the user can enjoy a fulfilling play and obtain high satisfaction.

  A photographed image is used for the moving image content. For this reason, the generation of moving image content cannot be started unless all shooting and image processing are performed. In addition, since image processing is performed on a photographed image to be displayed on the graffiti editing screen 300 after photographing, computation power such as a CPU and computation time are required. Further, when a graffiti editing operation is performed, it is necessary to smoothly draw the editing screen in accordance with the input of the operation. That is, the generation of the moving image content must be performed so as not to be a burden of these processes within a limited time after the end of shooting.

  In the present embodiment, preview display is performed using preview content that is relatively lighter than moving image content. Therefore, it is possible to generate moving image content while solving the above-described problems.

  [Explanation of modification of movie content generation function]

  Hereinafter, a moving image content generation function according to a variation of the above-described embodiment will be described.

  The preview content is preferably as light as possible and easy to handle. Thereby, at the time of selection of a template, it can be made to be able to play comfortably using lightweight data. In addition, once a template used for generation is determined, high-quality moving image content for provision can be generated.

  In this variation, a still image is generated as preview content corresponding to each template. Then, the digest display of the moving image content is performed using the still image.

  In this modified example, the audio data may be included in the moving image content before being transmitted to the server 601 in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. As a result, it is not necessary to perform encoding processing or the like on the moving image content in the server 601, and the load on the server 601 can be reduced.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a moving image content selection screen according to a modified example of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the screen configuration of the moving image content selection screen 201 is the same as that in the above-described embodiment.

  In this modification, the preview display area 203 and the template display area 210 are displayed using previously generated images. Specifically, for example, for the template corresponding to the thumbnail display 211, the thumbnail display 211 and the preview display area 203 are displayed using the preview image 211a. Other templates are displayed in the same manner. In FIG. 28, for the sake of explanation, the preview image 211a is displayed in its entirety, including portions that are not actually displayed.

  The preview image 211a is generated by a preview image generation process. The preview image 211a is configured, for example, by arranging images for one frame (frame) by 15 frames per second for a total of 225 frames for 15 seconds. Each frame image is a 220 × 220 square image. The preview image 211a has, for example, a square shape in which 15 frames horizontally × 15 frames vertically, but the aspect ratio is not limited to this.

  Note that the image of the seek bar 221 is an image formed by horizontally arranging images of one frame per second for 15 seconds. An image that substantially corresponds to the image of the seek bar 221 at a position where the slider 223 is located corresponds to an image at the timing of the moving image content.

  The images displayed in the thumbnail display 211 and the preview display area 203 are partial images that have undergone clipping processing except for one frame of the preview image 211a. By changing the frame as a partial image of the preview image 211a with the passage of time, it is possible to make it appear that a moving image is being reproduced. Specifically, it is as follows. That is, the partial image of the first frame is displayed in FIG. Every predetermined time (every 1/15 second), the coordinates of the position of the partial image to be displayed change to the right in the figure by one frame. When the rightmost frame (15th frame) is displayed, the next screen is lowered one by one and displayed in order from the left end.

  In this modified example, the size of the partial image for one frame of the preview image 211 a is smaller than the size of the preview display area 203. Therefore, an image obtained by enlarging the partial image is displayed in the preview image 211a.

  Note that the size of the thumbnail display 211 and the size of the partial image for one frame of the preview image 211a may be different. At this time, the partial image may be enlarged and displayed when the thumbnail display 211 is displayed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the moving image generation processing according to this modification.

  In FIG. 29, the processes of steps S701, S702, and S703 are performed in the same manner as the processes of steps S301, S302, and S305 in the above-described embodiment. In step S703, if it is a scene to generate moving image content for transmission (YES), the process proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, if the scene is for generating preview data (NO), the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S704, a moving image generation process for transmission is performed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a transmission moving image generation process.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in step S741, the setting file is read. The setting file is, for example, Movie. It is a text file called txt. In the setting file, information such as the input path of each read file and the output path of the generated file is defined. The transmission moving image generation process is performed according to the contents defined by the setting file.

  That is, in step S742, an audio file is read. The audio file is, for example, linear PCM audio data. Note that the audio file corresponding to the selected template is used. That is, the audio file to be read is determined based on the selected template and the setting file. For example, a correspondence relationship between a template and an audio file may be defined in the setting file, and an audio file corresponding to the selected template may be specified. Further, the audio file defined in the setting file may be specified by reading the setting file corresponding to the template based on the selected template.

  In step S743, the generated plurality of frame images are read.

  In step S744, the output parameters defined in the setting file are read. As output parameters, for example, the size of a moving image, the frame rate of the moving image, the bit rate, the reproduction time, and the like relating to the moving image content to be output are defined. In addition, an audio compression format, the number of channels, a sample rate, and the like are defined for the moving image content to be output.

  In step S745, encoding is executed based on the read information. Thereby, the moving image content is generated.

  In step S746, the generated moving image content is output to the output destination defined in the setting file. When the process of step S746 ends, the transmission moving image generation process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the preview image generation process.

  As shown in FIG. 31, a setting file is read in step S751. The configuration file is, for example, Preview. It is a text file called txt. The setting file defines information such as an input path of a file to be read, a setting value such as a size of a preview image to be generated, and an output path of the generated file. The preview image generation process is performed according to the contents defined by the setting file.

  That is, in step S752, a preview image is generated and output. As described above, the preview image is generated, for example, by arranging a predetermined number of single-frame images having a predetermined size. Images extracted from the generated frame images are arranged so that the images are arranged at time intervals defined in the setting file. At this time, a process of converting each frame image into a size defined in the setting file is also performed. In this modified example, for example, images for 15 frames vertically and 15 frames horizontally are arranged to generate a preview image.

  In step S753, a seek bar image for displaying the seek bar 221 is generated and output. The seek bar image is generated by arranging a predetermined number of single-frame images on a line. Images extracted from the generated frame images are arranged so that the images are arranged at time intervals defined in the setting file. At this time, a process of converting each frame image into a size defined in the setting file is also performed. In this modified example, for example, images for 15 horizontal frames are arranged in a line, and a seek bar image is generated.

  When the process of step S753 ends, the preview image generation process ends.

  Thus, also in this modification, the same effect as the above-mentioned embodiment is acquired.

  In this modified example, preview display is performed using a preview image 211a which is a still image. Further, the size of the preview image 211a can be made relatively small. In addition, display is performed on both the thumbnail display 211 and the preview display area 203 by using one preview image 211a.

  Therefore, the following effects can be obtained. That is, the system load required when displaying the moving image content selection screen 201 can be reduced. Specifically, for example, the usage rate of the image display memory or the like when displaying the moving image content selection screen 201 can be reduced. In addition, the processing load of the preview image generation process can be reduced. Therefore, the influence on other processes performed simultaneously is small. A simple hardware configuration can be used to provide a comfortable play experience to the user.

  Note that the enlargement ratio of the preview image 211a when displayed in the preview display area 203 is preferably an integer multiple. Thereby, the preview display can be performed relatively neatly.

  [Others]

  The photo sticker creating apparatus and the content providing system using the same may not have all the feature points in the above-described embodiment, but may have only some feature points. Even in the photo sticker creating apparatus and the content providing system configured as described above, it is possible to obtain an effect corresponding to having the characteristic points.

  The moving image content may be silent without audio data.

  The preview content is not limited to the above. For example, the resolution may be smaller than the provided moving image content or the number of frames may be small. Further, it may be a moving image that is thinned out, a “flip cartoon” that forms a pseudo moving image with still images, or a still image. The preview content may be configured so that at least a difference in the expression of the moving image content using the template can be recognized in order to select one template from a plurality of templates.

  You may make it limit the template of a moving image content to only one at the time of a play. In this case, the preview display may not be performed, and the image may be automatically generated using a captured image or an image based thereon and transmitted to the server.

  The moving image content template may be arbitrarily specified by the user. Of the photographed image or the image based on the photographed image, the user may be allowed to specify a specific image used for the moving image content. In addition to the template image used for the moving image content, a stamp image generated by the user may be included in the moving image.

  The present invention is not limited to a photo sticker creation device, and can be widely applied to a photography game device that provides a user with content such as an image using a photograph taken, and a device including the same.

  The processing in the above embodiment may be performed by software or by using a hardware circuit.

  A program for executing the processing in the above-described embodiment can be provided, or the program can be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a ROM, a RAM, or a memory card and provided to the user. It may be. The program may be downloaded to the apparatus via a communication line such as the Internet. The processing described in the text in the above flowchart is executed by the CPU according to the program.

  The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 Photo sticker creation device (an example of a photo game device)
201 video content selection screen 203 preview display area 210 template display area 221 seek bar 209 determination button 501 control unit 505 storage unit 506 template information 507 control program 509 communication unit 571 printer 601 image providing server (an example of a content providing device)
603 Communication unit 605 Storage unit 606 Audio data 607 Control program 650 Control unit 701 Portable terminal 703 Communication unit 705 Storage unit 707 Control program 713 Display unit 750 Control unit 801 Network 901 Photo sticker game system (example of content providing system)

Claims (15)

A photography game device that generates video content to be provided to a user using a plurality of photographed images obtained by sequentially photographing a user multiple times with a camera,
Accepting means for accepting from the user a selection of a template that defines how many times the captured image taken in each of the plurality of frames is to be used ;
According to the template that has received the selection, in each of a plurality of frames, a template image corresponding to the template and one captured image or the plurality of captured images captured a predetermined number of times among the plurality of captured images. and a generating means for generating a video content to place the image in accordance with one of the images picked up on the number of times first defined among the photographing amusement device.   The generation unit may be configured such that at least one of the position, size, and angle in the frame of the moving image content of the one captured image or the image based on the one captured image depends on the reproduction time of the moving image content. The photography game device according to claim 1, wherein the one photographed image or the image based on the one photographed image is arranged in each of a plurality of frames so as to change.   The moving image content includes a generated section moving image including the one photographed image or an image based on the one photographed image, and a predetermined section moving image prepared in advance corresponding to the template. The photography game device described in 1. The generating means includes
Generating the generated section moving image using the one captured image or an image based on the one captured image;
The photography game device according to claim 3, wherein the generated generated section moving image and the predetermined section moving image are combined according to the template. Still image generating means for generating still image content to be provided to the user using the captured image,
The photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the still image generation unit generates the still image content using a captured image used for generating the moving image content.   The photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising preview means for performing a preview display of the moving image content using the one photographed image or an image based on the one photographed image. A plurality of different templates are prepared in advance,
The preview means generates a plurality of preview contents corresponding to each of the plurality of templates, performs the preview display by displaying the generated preview contents,
The accepting means accepts an operation of selecting one of the plurality of templates;
The photography game device according to claim 6, wherein the generation unit generates the moving image content only for the template selected by the operation received by the reception unit. The preview content is a display content that changes over time,
The preview means displays a preview screen to perform the preview display,
The preview screen
A preview display area for displaying the preview content for the candidate template;
A template display area for displaying the preview content for a plurality of selectable templates;
A seek bar that displays a playback position of the preview content displayed in the preview display area and allows a user to specify a playback position;
A decision button for deciding to adopt a template corresponding to the preview content being displayed in the preview display area,
The plurality of preview contents corresponding to the plurality of templates are displayed in the template display area at a higher playback speed than when the moving picture content is played back or as a digest display of the moving picture content. 7. The photography game device according to 7. Further comprising graffiti means for accepting graffiti editing for the captured image or an image based on the captured image;
The photography game device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the preview means generates data for performing the preview display when doodle editing is accepted by the graffiti means.   The photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the moving image content includes audio data prepared in advance corresponding to the template. A photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
An apparatus for creating a photo sticker, comprising: output means for printing an image based on the photographed image on a sticker and outputting the image. The photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, a content providing device capable of communicating with the photography game device, and a portable device capable of displaying content provided by the content providing device on a display unit. A content providing system comprising a terminal device,
The photography game device further includes transmission means for transmitting the moving image content generated by the generation means to the content providing device,
The content providing system includes a providing unit that provides the moving image content to the mobile terminal device based on information transmitted by the transmitting unit. The photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, a content providing device capable of communicating with the photography game device, and a portable device capable of displaying content provided by the content providing device on a display unit. A content providing system comprising a terminal device,
The photography game device further includes transmission means for associating the moving image content generated by the generating means with information related to the template corresponding to the moving image content and transmitting it to the content providing device,
The content providing apparatus includes:
Storage means for storing voice data relating to the template in advance;
Combining means for receiving the information transmitted by the transmitting means and combining the moving image content and the audio data stored in the storage means based on the information on the template;
A content providing system comprising: providing means for providing the moving picture content combined with the audio data by the combining means to the portable terminal device. A method for controlling a photography game apparatus that generates video content to be provided to a user using a plurality of captured images obtained by sequentially capturing a user multiple times with a camera,
An accepting step of accepting from the user a selection of a template that defines how many times the captured image captured in each of the plurality of frames is to be used ;
According to the template that has received the selection, in each of a plurality of frames, a template image corresponding to the template and one captured image or the plurality of captured images captured a predetermined number of times among the plurality of captured images. and a generation step of generating a video content to place the image in accordance with one of the images picked up on the number of times first defined among the control method for photographing amusement device. A control program for a photographic game machine that generates video content to be provided to a user using a plurality of captured images obtained by sequentially capturing a user multiple times with a camera,
An accepting step of accepting from the user a selection of a template that defines how many times the captured image captured in each of the plurality of frames is to be used ;
According to the template that has received the selection, in each of a plurality of frames, a template image corresponding to the template and one captured image or the plurality of captured images captured a predetermined number of times among the plurality of captured images. place the image in accordance with one of the images picked up on the number of times first defined among executing a generation step of generating a video content to a computer, the control program of the photographing amusement device.

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