JP6183721B2 - Photography game machine and control program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography game machine and a control program.

  Take a picture of the user, print the photographed image on the sticker, etc., or send it to the user's mobile device. There are known photography game machines that provide

  Patent Document 1 below discloses a photography game machine that prints a sheet image on which a special composite image and a normal composite image are arranged and provides them to the user. The special composite image is a predetermined two of a collective person image generated by extracting two subjects from a photographic image obtained by photographing the whole body of two persons and a photographic image obtained by photographing the whole body of the two persons. It is created by combining two individual person images generated by extracting the subject from the region and the background image. A normal composite image is created by combining a person image including the upper body of two persons and a background image.

  Further, Patent Document 2 below discloses a photo sticker creating apparatus that provides a user with sticker paper on which a design special photographed image or a collage special photographed image and a plurality of normal images are arranged. The special design photographed image is generated by synthesizing a special image in which a subject is cut out from the photographed image alone with a design image on which a design or a character is drawn. The collage special photographed image is generated by combining the special image and the normal image including a plurality of subjects with the design image.

  Further, in Patent Document 3 below, when a course for one person is selected, shooting is performed based on the design of the selected sheet layout, a sheet layout image in which the shot shot image is arranged, and a predetermined shot image A photo sticker creating apparatus that provides a sticker sheet on which is arranged is disclosed. The sheet layout image is generated by arranging an image in which a part including a face is cut out from one whole body image and an image in which a part including a leg is cut out.

JP 2014-39171 A JP 2014-82532 A Japanese Patent No. 566885

  By the way, in recent years, moving image content using a photographic image created by a photography game machine has been provided from a photography game machine to a mobile terminal such as a user's mobile phone via a server. There is a growing need to use video content on his blog and SNS. Therefore, the provision of moving image content with higher design is required.

  An object of this invention is to provide the technique which can improve the design property of the moving image content provided to a user more.

  The photographic game machine according to the present invention shoots a plurality of users a plurality of times, generates a plurality of normal photographic images including the plurality of users, and shoots and uses the plurality of users. For each person, an individual photographing means for generating an individual photograph image including the whole body of the user, at least one ordinary photograph image of the plurality of ordinary photograph images, and the individual photograph image for each user And generating means for performing moving image generation processing for generating moving image content.

  According to this configuration, a normal photo image including a plurality of users and an individual photo image including the whole body for each user are generated, and moving image content using at least one normal photo image and the individual photo image is generated. Generate. Video content uses not only regular photo images that show multiple users, but also individual photo images that show the whole body of each user. Content can be provided to users.

  The above configuration further includes a template selection unit that receives selection of one video template from a plurality of video templates with different designs, and the generation unit is selected from the plurality of normal photographic images in the video generation process. Alternatively, the moving image content may be generated according to the one moving image template using at least one normal photographic image corresponding to the one moving image template and the individual photographic image for each user.

  According to this configuration, the moving image content corresponding to the moving image template desired by the user can be provided to the user.

  Further, in the above configuration, in the moving image generation process, the generating unit generates the moving image content by combining a background or foreground template image corresponding to the one moving image template with an individual photo image for each user. It is good as well.

  According to this configuration, the individual photo image and the template image for each user corresponding to the selected moving image template are combined, so that moving image content in harmony with the design of the moving image template can be provided.

  In the above-described configuration, the generation unit further includes at least one normal photo image of the plurality of normal photo images and the individual photo image for each user as a part of the design of the entire printed sheet. It is also possible to perform a sheet image generation process for generating a single sheet image in which are arranged.

  According to this configuration, as a part of the design of the entire sheet, one sheet image in which at least one normal photographic image and individual photographic images are arranged is generated. The sheet image is designed as a whole sheet because a normal photo image showing multiple users and an individual photo image showing the whole body of each user are used as part of the design material. It will be finished. Therefore, the expressiveness of the design of the entire sheet is higher than before, and a sheet image with high design can be provided to the user.

  In the above configuration, the selection of one sheet layout is received from a plurality of sheet layouts including a plurality of normal photo image areas in which normal photo images are arranged and a plurality of individual photo image areas in which individual photo images are arranged. A layout selection unit, wherein the generation unit is configured to select a plurality of normal photo images corresponding to the selected one sheet layout among the plurality of normal photo images in the sheet image generation process. The sheet image may be generated by arranging in the normal photo image area and arranging at least a part of the individual photo image for each user in the individual photo image area of the one sheet layout. .

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide the user with a sheet image corresponding to the sheet layout of the design desired by the user.

  In the above configuration, the generation unit may arrange a plurality of images of at least a part of the individual photograph image of at least one user in the sheet image generation process.

  According to this configuration, as compared with the case where individual photograph images for each user are used one by one, the expressiveness of the design of the entire sheet is enhanced, and a sheet image with higher design can be provided to the user.

  Further, in the above configuration, the generation unit may include the plurality of normal photograph images and the individual photograph images for each user arranged in advance in the sheet image generation process with respect to the selected one sheet layout. The set image may be combined to generate the sheet image.

  According to this configuration, the composition image corresponding to the sheet layout is synthesized, so that the sheet image as a whole can have a sense of unity and unity in design.

  In the above configuration, in the sheet image generation process, the generation unit recognizes a part of the body in the individual photograph image for each user, and displays a decoration image for decorating the part of the body. It is good also as combining with the said part of the body in the separate photograph image for every user.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a sheet image that is easy to become familiar with as part of the design of the entire sheet and has high designability, compared to the case where individual photograph images for each user are used as they are.

  In the above-described configuration, the sheet image may be further transmitted to an external server that can be connected to the mobile terminals of the plurality of users.

  According to this configuration, the user can use the sheet image on the mobile terminal.

  A control program according to the present invention controls a camera of a photographic amusement machine equipped with a camera to photograph a plurality of users a plurality of times, and generates a plurality of normal photograph images including the plurality of users. Controlling the camera to photograph the plurality of users, generating for each user an individual photo image including the whole body of the user, and out of the plurality of normal photo images The step of generating moving image content using at least one normal photo image and the individual photo image for each user is executed.

  According to this configuration, a normal photo image including a plurality of users and an individual photo image including the whole body for each user are generated, and moving image content using at least one normal photo image and the individual photo image is generated. Generate. Video content uses not only regular photo images that show multiple users, but also individual photo images that show the whole body of each user. Content can be provided to users.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a network configuration of a photography amusement machine in the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the photography amusement machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the front housing illustrated in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the rear housing shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an editing booth editing unit and a post-service department in the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the photography game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the photography amusement machine shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of the pre-service process shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart of the photographing process shown in FIG. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram of a guidance screen in the pin-up shooting shown in FIG. FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram of a photographing guide screen when the number of photographers displayed in the pin-up photographing shown in FIG. 9 is two. FIG. 10C is a schematic diagram of a shooting guide screen displayed after the shooting guide screen shown in FIG. 10B. FIG. 10D is a schematic diagram of a shooting guide screen when the number of shots displayed in the pin-up shot shown in FIG. 9 is 3 to 4 people. FIG. 10E is a schematic diagram of a shooting guide screen displayed after the shooting guide screen shown in FIG. 10D. FIG. 10F is a schematic diagram of a shooting guide screen when the number of shooting people displayed in the pin-up shooting shown in FIG. 9 is large. FIG. 11 is an operation flowchart of the image editing process shown in FIG. FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram illustrating a partial frame image of the moving image content in the embodiment. FIG. 12B is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a frame image using an individual photograph image in the embodiment. FIG. 12C is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a frame image using an individual photograph image in the embodiment. FIG. 12D is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a frame image using an individual photograph image in the embodiment. FIG. 12E is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a frame image using an individual photograph image in the embodiment. FIG. 12F is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a frame image using an individual photograph image in the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a moving image content selection screen displayed in the moving image content selection shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is an operation flowchart of the moving image creation process in the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of a sheet layout selection screen displayed in the sheet layout selection shown in FIG. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a sheet image based on the sheet layout in the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a layer configuration of the sheet image shown in FIG. FIG. 18A is a schematic diagram illustrating an individual photograph image in which a decoration image is not combined. FIG. 18B is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a decoration image is combined with the individual photograph image illustrated in FIG. 18A. FIG. 18C is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a blank area is inserted into the individual photo image shown in FIG. 18A. FIG. 18D is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a decoration image is combined with the individual photograph image illustrated in FIG. 18C. FIG. 18E is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a decoration image different from that in FIG. 18A is combined with an individual photograph image. FIG. 18F is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a blank area is inserted into the individual photograph image illustrated in FIG. 18E. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a sheet image based on the sheet layout in the embodiment. FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a sheet image based on the sheet layout in the embodiment. FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a sheet image based on the sheet layout in the embodiment. FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a layer configuration of a sheet image in the sheet image printing shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is an operation flowchart of the post-service processing shown in FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same or corresponding components in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals and the same description is not repeated.

<< 1. Network configuration >>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a network configuration of a photography game machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the photography game machine 1 is configured to be able to communicate with an external server SV via a network such as the Internet, and the server SV can communicate with a mobile terminal CL via a network such as the Internet. It is configured.

  The mobile terminal CL includes, for example, a mobile phone including a feature phone and a smartphone, a tablet terminal, and the like that are held by the user of the photography amusement machine 1.

  In this embodiment, the content created by the photography game machine 1 is transmitted from the photography game machine 1 to the server SV when the user plays on the photography game machine 1, and the user is transmitted via the server SV. Content is provided to the mobile terminal CL. The content provided to the user is one or a plurality of photographic image data obtained by play, moving image content created using the photographic image data, and the like.

<< 2. Structure of photography game machine >>
<2.1. Overall configuration>
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the photography amusement machine according to the present embodiment. The photographic game machine 1 includes a shooting booth 2, a pre-service section 3, an editing booth 4, and a post-service section 5 (see FIG. 5).

<2.2. Composition of the photography booth>
As shown in FIG. 2, the photography booth 2 is a space defined by a front housing 20A and a back housing 20B. In the shooting booth 2, a photograph of a user as a subject is taken. For convenience of explanation, the front casing 20A side is referred to as the front, the rear casing 20B side is referred to as the rear, the right toward the front casing 20A is simply right, and the left toward the front casing 20A is simply left. As shown in FIG. 2, the front housing 20A and the back housing 20B are arranged with a space in the front-rear direction, and the user takes a picture between the front housing 20A and the back housing 20B. Enter and exit booth 2.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the front housing 20A. As shown in FIG. 3, a photographing unit 20 is provided inside the front housing 20A. The photographing unit 20 includes a camera 21, a front display 22, a lighting device 23, and a speaker 450 (see FIG. 6) described later.

  The camera 21 is disposed near the center in the width direction on the inner front surface of the front housing 20A. The camera 21 shoots a user (subject) in the shooting booth 2 and records it as a still image at a predetermined timing.

  The front display 22 is disposed below the camera 21. The front display 22 inverts the video of the user photographed by the camera 21 and displays it live in real time. Further, a touch panel is disposed on the front display 22, and an input operation by the user is accepted via the touch panel. An input operation by the user is accepted when the user directly touches the front display 22 with a touch pen (not shown) or a finger.

  The illumination device 23 has a strobe light source and a fluorescent lamp light source. The strobe light source emits light at the moment when the camera 21 records the user's live video as a still image, and irradiates the user in the photographing booth 2 through the light emitting surface.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the back casing 20B. As shown in FIG. 4, a back panel 24 is provided on the inner surface facing the front case 20A in the back case 20B. The back panel 24 may be a chroma key composition panel or a chroma key composition curtain. On the floor surface 25 of the back housing 20B, a floor member (not shown) such as a floor mat or floor board for chroma key composition is provided. The color of the floor member is the same as the color of the back panel 24, for example, yellow green. Although not particularly illustrated, a lighting device (not shown) may be provided on the ceiling or the left and right side surfaces of the rear housing 20B inside the photographing booth 2.

<2.3. Pre-service configuration>
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the prior customer service unit 3 is provided outside the photographing booth 2 and includes a reception device 30. The accepting device 30 is disposed on the left side surface of the front housing 20A. However, the accepting device 30 may be provided on the right side surface of the front housing 20A, or may be provided on both the left and right side surfaces of the front housing 20A.

  The reception device 30 includes a reception display 31, a coin insertion slot 32, and a speaker 33.

  The reception display 31 displays a screen or the like for the user to input various settings regarding play. A touch panel is arranged on the reception display 31, and an input operation by a user is received via the touch panel. The input operation by the user is accepted when the user directly touches the reception display 31 with a touch pen (not shown) or a finger. A coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 32 by the user. The speaker 33 outputs sound such as operation guidance and BGM.

<2.4. Composition of editing booth>
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the editing booth 4 is provided in front of the front housing 20 </ b> A and includes an editing unit 40. The editing unit 40 includes two image editing devices 41 and an editing housing 43 that supports each image editing device 41.

  The two image editing devices 41 are arranged back to back so as to be symmetrical. In FIG. 5, only the image editing device 41 arranged on the left side of the two image editing devices 41 is shown. Each image editing device 41 includes an editing display 411, two touch pens 412, a speaker 413 (see FIG. 6) described later, and a non-contact communication device 97 (see FIG. 6).

  The editing display 411 displays a photographic image generated by shooting at the shooting booth 2 so that the user can edit the image. A touch panel is arranged on the editing display 411, and an editing operation by a user for a photographic image is accepted via the touch panel.

  The two touch pens 412 are arranged on both sides of the editing display 411. The editing operation by the user is accepted when the user touches the editing display 411 with each touch pen 412. However, the editing operation by the user may be accepted when the user directly touches the editing display 411 with a finger.

  The speaker 413 (see FIG. 6) outputs sound such as operation guidance and BGM. The non-contact communication device 97 (see FIG. 6) is used when transmitting information necessary for image acquisition to the user terminal device.

<2.5. Constitution of the customer service department after the event>
As shown in FIG. 5, the post-service customer service unit 5 is provided on the side of the editing unit 40 and includes a reception device 50.

  The reception device 50 includes a reception display 51, a photo sticker discharge port 52, and a speaker 53.

  The reception display 51 displays a screen or the like for inputting an e-mail address for acquiring an image on the mobile terminal CL or selecting an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal CL. A touch panel is arranged on the reception display 51, and an input operation by a user is received via the touch panel. The input operation by the user is accepted by directly touching with a finger, but may be accepted by touching with a touch pen. The photo sticker discharge port 52 is provided in the receiving device 50, and a photo sticker printed by a printer 650 (see FIG. 6) provided in the editing housing 43 is discharged. The speaker 53 outputs sound such as operation guidance and BGM.

<2.6. Functional configuration of photo game machine>
Next, the functional configuration of the photographic game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

<2.6.1. Configuration of control device>
As shown in FIG. 6, the photography game machine 1 includes a control device 100. The control device 100 includes a computer device 101, a control board 102, and a chroma key capture board 17.

  The computer apparatus 101 is connected to the imaging unit 20, the reception apparatus 30, the image editing apparatuses 41 of the editing unit 40, the reception apparatus 50, and the printer 650. The computer device 101 is connected to the light emission control unit 110, the fluorescent lamp 14, the coin control unit 112, and the service panel 113 via the control board 102.

  The computer apparatus 101 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 103, a hard disk (HDD) 104, a memory 105, and a communication unit 106.

  The CPU 103 implements each function of the photography amusement machine 1 described later by executing a control program stored in the HDD 104.

  The HDD 104 is prepared in advance with a control program executed by the CPU 103, graphic data necessary for each processing, audio data, edited image data used for editing the generated photographic image, information indicating a shooting course prepared in advance. Various setting data such as background image data indicating a plurality of background images, a sheet layout prepared in advance, and a moving image template prepared in advance are stored.

  A memory 105 is a main memory of the computer apparatus 101, and is a temporary work area when the CPU 103 executes a control program. The communication unit 106 communicates with the server SV (see FIG. 1) and the non-contact communication device 97 via the network.

  A control board (digital input / output board (DIO)) 102 is connected to the computer apparatus 101 and inputs / outputs signals to / from the computer apparatus 101. The control board 102 is also connected to the coin control unit 112, the light emission control unit 110, the fluorescent lamp 14, and the service panel 113, and inputs / outputs signals to / from them.

<2.6.2. Functions that work during pre-service processing>
The CPU 103 executes a control program stored in the HDD 104 to display information predetermined in the prior customer service process on the reception display 31 and cause the speaker 33 to output a predetermined voice in the previous customer service process.

<2.6.3. Functions that work during shooting processing>
The CPU 103 executes a control program stored in the HDD 104 to display information predetermined in the photographing process on the front display 22 and cause the speaker 450 to output a predetermined sound in the photographing process.

  The CPU 103 controls the illumination device 23 by the light emission control unit 110 by executing a control program stored in the HDD 104. For example, the light emission control unit 110 controls the light emission timing and the light emission amount of the illumination device 23.

  The chroma key capture board 17 is connected to the photographing unit 20 and the computer apparatus 101. The chroma key capture board 17 captures live video captured by the camera 21 as still image data at a predetermined interval (for example, 30 frames / second). The chroma key capture board 17 extracts the area of the user who is the subject from each still image data, and transfers it to the computer apparatus 101.

<2.6.4. Functions that work during image editing processing>
The CPU 103 executes a control program stored in the HDD 104, thereby displaying information predetermined in the image editing process on the editing display 411 and outputting a predetermined sound in the image editing process from the speaker 413.

  The computer apparatus 101 is connected to the printer 650. The CPU 103 causes the printer 650 to perform print processing by executing a control program stored in the HDD 104.

<2.6.5. Functions that work during post-service processing>
The CPU 103 executes a control program stored in the HDD 104 to display information predetermined in the post-service process on the reception display 51 and cause the speaker 53 to output a predetermined sound in the post-service process.

<< 3. Operation of photography game machine >>
Next, the operation of the photography game machine 1 will be described. Each process described below is performed by the CPU 103 shown in FIG. 6 executing a control program.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the photographic game machine 1. The photography game machine 1 first performs a pre-service process for accepting the start of play (step S10). Next, the photography amusement machine 1 performs a photographing process for each play received in the prior customer service process (step S20). Thereafter, the photographic game machine 1 performs an image editing process on the photographic image generated by the shooting process (step S30). Finally, the photography amusement machine 1 performs a subsequent customer service process for the photographic image after the image editing process (step S40). Hereinafter, each process is explained in full detail.

<3.1. Advance customer service>
First, the prior customer service process (step S10) will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the prior customer service process.

  The CPU 103 displays a demonstration screen representing a demonstration video of play on the reception display 31 (step S111). The CPU 103 continues displaying the demonstration screen until the user inserts coins for one play into the insertion slot 32 (step S112: No). At this time, the CPU 103 may cause the speaker 33 to output BGM or the like corresponding to the demonstration video.

  When one coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 32, information indicating that a coin has been inserted is output to the computer apparatus 101 via the control board 102 by the coin control unit 112 (see FIG. 6). The CPU 103 increments the coin count by one for each piece of information from the coin control unit 112. When the coin count reaches one play, the CPU 103 determines that a coin for one play has been received (step S112: Yes), starts play, and performs the processing from step S113 onward.

  The CPU 103 displays a shooting course selection screen (not shown) on the reception display 31 and receives a selection of a shooting course by the user (step S113). At this time, the CPU 103 may cause the speaker 33 to output a sound prompting the user to select a shooting course.

In this embodiment, two shooting courses (deer course, round course) are prepared.
The “deer course” is a photographing course that provides a rectangular photographic image obtained by trimming a photographed image at a predetermined ratio. The round course is a photographing course that provides a photographic image in which a photographed rectangular image is represented in a circular shape by mask processing or the like.

  The user selects one of the shooting courses of the deer course and the round course. Here, it is assumed that the deer course is selected. After the shooting course is selected in step S113, the CPU 103 displays an angle selection screen (not shown) and accepts selection of an angle at the time of each shooting of the selected shooting course (step S114).

  In the present embodiment, both “deer course” and “mal course” are shot five times (hereinafter referred to as normal shooting), and then shooting for obtaining a photographic image including the whole body for each user (hereinafter referred to as “pin pre-chipping”). (Shooting) once. The angle selection is a process for selecting an angle in each of the five shootings of normal shooting.

  “Shikaku Course” has three angles (up, whole body from the top, frontal whole body) as shooting angles, and Maru Course has two angles (up, whole body from above) as shooting angles. ing.

  In the shooting with the angle “up”, the vertical angle and focal length of the camera 21 are controlled to a predetermined angle and focal length according to “up”, and a part of the user's face and upper body is shot. When the angle is “from the top to the whole body”, the vertical angle and the focal length of the camera 21 are controlled to a predetermined angle and a focal length corresponding to “the whole body from the top”, and the whole body of the user is photographed. In “full body photography from above”, an image as if taken from an obliquely upward direction of the user is obtained. In addition, when the angle is “front whole body”, the vertical angle and focal length of the camera 21 are controlled to a predetermined angle corresponding to “front whole body”, and the whole body of the user is photographed. In “front whole body photography”, an image as if taken from the front of the user is obtained.

  In the present embodiment, when “Malcourse” is selected, the “front whole body” angle cannot be selected. The photographic image generated in the case of the marcose has a circular shape. In a circular photographic image obtained by frontal full-body photography, the range in which the subject appears is vertically long, and there are margins on the left and right sides of the subject. The ratio occupied by the blank portion tends to be larger than in the case of “up shooting” or “whole body shooting from above”. If the percentage of the blank area increases, the balance of the appearance of the circular photographic image will worsen, so in the case of “Marcose”, the “front whole body” angle is not prepared, and the angle is larger than “Sikaku Course” The number is small.

  In this example, on the angle selection screen (not shown), either a set angle in which each angle for five normal shootings is set in advance or an individual setting for individually setting each angle for five normal shootings is set. The user can select. For example, a set angle in which “up” is combined 3 times and “front whole body” is combined 2 times, and “up” is combined 2 times and “whole whole body” is combined 3 times. Angles, set angles, etc., in which “up” is combined five times, are available.

  When the user selects each angle for normal shooting for five times, the CPU 103 stores angle information indicating the selected angle in the memory 105 in association with the number of shootings.

  Next, after the angle setting process in step S114, the CPU 103 accepts a selection screen (not shown) for selecting one of “2 people”, “3 to 4 people”, and “multiple people”. Display on the display 31, and the selection of the number of photographers is accepted (step S115). In the following description, it is assumed that “2 people” is selected as the number of photographers.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays a capture selection screen (not shown) on the reception display 31, and accepts selection of the capture of the entire photographic image (step S116).

  Next, the CPU 103 accepts selection of a background image to be combined with each photographic image obtained by five normal photographing operations (step S117). In the present embodiment, a plurality of background images are stored in the HDD 104 for each angle. The CPU 103 refers to angle information for each of the five normal shootings stored in the memory 105, and for each shooting, one background image is selected from the background images corresponding to the angles set for the shooting. Is stored in the memory 105. The information indicating the background image for each of the five shots is stored in the memory 105.

  When the selection of the background image by the user is completed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the shooting booth 2 is free (step S118). When the photography booth 2 is not available (step S118: No), the CPU 103 displays a standby screen (not shown) for prompting the user to wait on the reception display 31 (step S119). When the photography booth 2 is vacant (step S118: Yes), the CPU 103 displays a guidance screen (not shown) for guiding the movement to the photography booth 2 on the reception display 31 (step S120). At this time, the CPU 103 may cause the speaker 33 to output a voice for guiding the user to the photographing booth 2 together with the display of the guidance screen.

<3.2. Shooting process>
Next, the photographing process (step S20) will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow of the photographing process.

  The CPU 103 displays a shooting start screen (not shown) for guiding the start of shooting on the front display 22 in the shooting booth 2 (step S211). A shooting start button is displayed on the shooting start screen, and subsequent processing is started when the user touches the shooting start button.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of photographers selected in step S115 is “two”, test photography for identifying each of the user's faces is performed once, and the photographic image obtained by the test photography is trimmed, A test image for each user is generated (step S212). The CPU 103 performs predetermined image processing for correcting the appearance and brightness of the face on the test image for each user, and generates a plurality of sample images for each user. The sample image is used to cause the user to select correction for the face in the image editing process (step S30) described later, and is not provided to the user.

  After the test shooting, the CPU 103 controls the shooting direction and focal length of the camera 21 based on the angle information of the five normal shootings stored in the memory 105, and performs the five normal shootings (step S213). . Five photographic images (hereinafter referred to as “normally captured images”) obtained by five normal capturing operations are stored in the memory 105 in association with the number of capturing operations.

  After the normal shooting for 5 times, the CPU 103 performs the pin-up shooting once (step S214). The CPU 103 displays a guidance screen 300 for pin pre-shooting shown in FIG. 10A on the front display 22 when starting pin pre-shooting. On the guidance screen 300, a character image 301 “Next is a pre-movie for pre-movie” is displayed. As a result, the user is notified that the pin pre-shooting is shooting for moving image content, which will be described later, and is shooting different from normal shooting.

  After the guidance screen 300 is displayed, the CPU 103 displays the shooting guide screen 310 shown in FIG. 10B on the front display 22 when the number of shots selected in step S115 is “2 people”. On the photographing guide screen 310, frames 311A and 311B and a character image 312 “Please photograph one person in each frame” are displayed. In the frames 311A and 311B on the shooting guide screen 310, video portions corresponding to the frames 311A and 311B are displayed from the live video shot by the camera 21 in the shooting booth 2.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the shooting guide screen 320 shown in FIG. 10C after displaying the shooting guide screen 310. On the shooting guide screen 320, pose sample images 321A and 321B (hereinafter referred to as pose sample images) in which the whole body of one model is photographed beside each of the frames 311A and 311B in which the live video of the user is displayed. Is displayed. Each user moves so that the whole body fits in the frames 311A and 311B, and poses while confirming the live video displayed on the frames 311A and 311B and the pose sample images 321A and 321B.

  After displaying the shooting guide screen 320, the CPU 103 performs pin-up shooting at a predetermined angle when a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, when the number of photographers desired to be selected in step S115 is “two”, the CPU 103 controls the photographing direction and focal length of the camera 21 so that the angle is “front whole body”. I do.

  The CPU 103 trims images of predetermined areas corresponding to the frames 311A and 311B in the captured image, and for each user, a photographic image including the whole body of the user (hereinafter referred to as an individual captured image). Generated and stored in the memory 105 in association with identification information for distinguishing individual captured images. The identification information is information indicating, for example, whether the individual captured image is obtained by trimming a region corresponding to the frame 311A or the frame 311B in the captured image. Hereinafter, the identification information of the individual photographed image obtained by trimming the area corresponding to the frame 311A is “P01”, and the identification information of the individual photographed image obtained by trimming the area corresponding to the frame 311B is “P02”. To do.

  When the number of photographers selected in step S115 is “3 to 4 people”, a shooting guide screen 330 shown in FIG. 10D is displayed instead of the shooting guide screen 310 shown in FIG. 10B. Frames 311A and 311B similar to those on the shooting guide screen 310 are displayed on the shooting guide screen 330. However, when shooting with 3 to 4 people, it is necessary to take a shot so that at least one of the two people can enter the frame. Don't be. For this reason, the shooting guidance screen 330 displays character images 331 such as “Please be careful because the image is cut in the middle” and “Please lie down so that your face and body are not cut”, and the user should be careful when shooting. Arouse.

  Then, after displaying the shooting guide screen 330, the CPU 103 displays a shooting guide screen 340 shown in FIG. 10E. On the shooting guide screen 340, pose sample images 341A and 341B showing pose samples by models are displayed next to the frames 311A and 311B, respectively, as with the shooting guide screen 320 (see FIG. 10C). However, there are two models included in each of the pose sample images 341A and 341B, which are different from the pose sample images 321A and 321B displayed on the shooting guide screen 320.

  In the case of the multi-course, the same shooting guidance screen as that of the above-described deer course is displayed on the shooting guidance screen in the pin pre-shooting. That is, even in the case of a round course, the shape of the frame in which the live video is displayed on the shooting guide screen is a vertically long rectangular shape as in FIGS. 10B to 10F.

  After displaying the photographing guide screen 340, the CPU 103 performs pin pre-photographing at a predetermined angle when a predetermined time has elapsed. The angle of Pimpuri shooting when the number of photographers is “3 to 4” is the same as that of “2 people”, and the shooting direction and focal length of the camera 21 are controlled so that the angle is “front whole body”. To shoot.

  When the number of photographers selected in step S115 is “multiple people”, the CPU 103 displays a photographing guide screen 350 shown in FIG. 10F after displaying the guidance screen 300 (see FIG. 10A). On the shooting guide screen 350, frames 311A and 311B in which live images are displayed and a character image 351 of “shoot with a face” are displayed, but a model pose sample image is not displayed. When the number of photographers is “multiple”, three or more people will shoot in one frame 311A or 311B, but if they are lined up side by side, they will protrude outside the frame. The standing position is adjusted so that each user's face is lined up and down in the frame.

  After displaying the photographing guide screen 350, the CPU 103 performs photographing by controlling the photographing direction and the focal length of the camera 21 so that an angle of “whole body from the top” is reached after a certain period of time has elapsed.

  When the number of photographers is “multiple”, the reason for shooting at an angle of “whole body from the top” is as follows. In this embodiment, correction processing is performed on an image shot at an angle of “front whole body” to make the subject's leg appear longer, but an image shot at an angle of “whole body from above” is applied. This correction process is not performed. As described above, when the number of photographers is “multiple”, a plurality of users' faces are lined up and down within one frame. When this correction is made, a correction is made to lengthen the legs on the faces of some users appearing in the image. For this reason, when the number of photographers is “multiple”, photographing is performed at an angle “from the top to the whole body” without performing such correction processing.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the editing booth 4 is free after the pre-shooting in step S214 (step S215). When the editing booth 4 is not empty (step S215: No), the CPU 103 displays a standby screen (not shown) for prompting the user to wait on the front display 22 (step S216). When the editing booth 4 is vacant (step S215: Yes), the CPU 103 causes the front display 22 to display a guidance screen (not shown) for guiding the movement to the editing booth 4 (step S217). Note that the CPU 103 may cause the speaker 450 to output sound for guiding the user to the editing booth 4 together with the display of the guidance screen.

  <2.3. Image editing process>

  Next, the image editing process (step S30) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the image editing process.

  The CPU 103 causes the editing display 411 (see FIG. 5) to display a standby screen (not shown) that displays a demonstration video or the like related to image editing (step S311).

  When a user who has moved from the shooting booth 2 to the editing booth 4 touches the standby screen with the touch pen 412 (see FIG. 5), a reflection selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the editing display 411. Selection of a face image such as a size, a size of a black eye, and a face outline is accepted. Further, the CPU 103 displays a brightness selection screen (not shown) on the editing display 411, and accepts selection of skin brightness (step S312). On the face image selection screen (not shown), selection of a desired correction pattern is received from a plurality of correction patterns prepared in advance for each of the eye size, the black eye size, and the face outline for each user. . At this time, a sample image in which image processing corresponding to the combination of correction patterns selected by the user is performed on the test image of the user is displayed.

  The CPU 103 performs face recognition processing on the normal captured image generated in step S213 and the individual captured image generated for each user generated in step S214 based on the test image for each user, and each subject captured in the normal captured image. And the face of the subject in the individual captured image for each user are identified. Then, the image processing according to the correction pattern of the facial image selected for each user in step S312 and the brightness selected in step S312 are performed on the face portion for each user identified in the normal photographed image and the individual photograph image. Image processing according to the size is performed. Then, the CPU 103 trims the five normal captured images after the image processing to a predetermined image size so that the ratio of the vertical and horizontal lengths is a predetermined ratio (step S313).

  In the present embodiment, when the shooting course is a “deer course”, a rectangular image obtained by any of the “up shooting”, “whole body shooting from the top”, and “front whole body shooting” is displayed in the vertical and horizontal directions. Trimming is performed so that all the ratios are the same (for example, length: width = 1: 1.4). When the shooting course is “Maru course”, the rectangular image obtained by either “up shooting” or “whole body shooting from above” has a ratio of 1: 1 to vertical. Is trimmed to a circular shape by mask processing or the like.

  As a result, the image processing is performed on the five normal photographed images, and the five normal photograph images trimmed into the rectangular shape and the image processing performed on the individual photographed image for each user are used. Individual photograph images for each person are generated. The generated five normal photographic images are stored in the memory 105 in association with the number of times of shooting, and the individual photographic images are stored in the memory 105 in association with the identification information similar to the original individual photographic image. Is done.

  After step S313, the CPU 103 displays a name input screen for inputting the user's name on the editing display 411, and accepts the input of the name by the user (step S314).

  Subsequently, after step S314, the CPU 103 displays an editing screen (not shown) for each user on the editing display 411, and accepts a graffiti operation for five normal photo images for each user ( Step S315). Specifically, on one editing screen, for each of the five normal photo images, a combined image obtained by combining the background image selected for the normal photo image is displayed in a reduced size. The user selects a composite image to be edited from the five composite images displayed in a reduced size, and displays the composite image in the editing area on the editing screen. Then, the user selects a desired edit image from the prepared edit images such as a stamp image and a frame image, and arranges the edit image at a desired position on the composite image displayed in the edit area. The graffiti (editing) is performed on the normal photographic image.

  When the graffiti process ends, the CPU 103 stores the edited image selected for each of the five normal photo images for each user in the memory 105 in association with the normal photo image.

  Next, the CPU 103 displays a moving image content selection screen for selecting the moving image content type on the editing display 411 for each user, and accepts selection of the moving image content type by the user (step S316).

  The moving image content is provided to the user's mobile terminal CL (see FIG. 1) via the server SV. For example, the user can display and play the provided moving image content on the mobile terminal CL, or save the video content on the mobile terminal CL.

  In the present embodiment, the moving image content is generated based on a template prepared in advance. The template has template information for setting the specifications of the moving image to be generated. The template information includes template images such as background images and foreground images used for moving images, arrangement of template images, and arrangement of photographic images (ordinary photographic images and individual photographic images) used for moving images, and arrangement timing for arranging them. Etc. are included. Template information is stored in advance in the HDD 104.

  Here, the structure of the moving image content will be described. FIG. 12A is a diagram in which frame images F1 to F15 of typical frames that are displayed every second among the frames that constitute the moving image content corresponding to a certain template are arranged in order of reproduction time. Actually, the number of frames of moving image content is, for example, 450 frames (30 frames × 15 s) when the reproduction time of the moving image content is about 15 seconds and the frame rate at the time of reproduction is 30 fps.

  Here, the frame image will be described. In FIG. 12A, a portion corresponding to the template image in the frame images F1 to F15 is indicated by a symbol M, an image based on a normal photographic image obtained by playing (including a normal photographic image) is a reference N1, and an image based on an individual photographic image (Individual photograph images are included) is denoted by reference numeral N2. Normal photo images and individual photo images used for video content are images that reflect image processing such as the appearance of the face and brightness performed before graffiti processing, and background images and edited images selected by the user This is an unsynthesized image.

  In this embodiment, for each frame of moving image content, information indicating a normal photo image or an individual photo image used for the frame is set in advance. That is, when a normal photo image is used for a frame, the number of times the normal photo image is taken is set for the frame. When an individual photo image is used for the frame, identification information of the individual photo image is set for the frame. When a plurality of normal photo images are used in one frame, the number of times of photographing is set in advance for each position where the normal photo image is arranged in one frame. Similarly, when a plurality of individual photo images are used in one frame, identification information is set in advance for each position where the individual photo image is arranged in one frame.

  For example, the image N1 in the frame images F2 and F3 is an image based on the normal photographic image obtained by the first normal photographing, and the image N1 in the frame image F4 is the normal photographic image obtained by the third normal photographing. It is an image based on. Further, for example, the four images N2 in the frame image F7 are images based on the individual photograph image of the identification information P01, and the four images N2 in the frame image F8 are images based on the individual photograph image of the identification information P02. Further, for example, the image N1 in the frame images F11 and F12 is an image based on the normal photo image obtained by the fourth normal shooting, and the image N1 in the frame images F13 and F14 is obtained by the fifth normal shooting. An image based on the obtained normal photographic image is arranged.

  In the following description, when distinguishing between the image N2 based on the individual photograph image of the identification information P01 and the image N2 based on the individual photograph image of the identification information P02, the image N2 based on the individual photograph image of the identification information P01 is the image N21, An image N2 based on the individual photograph image of the identification information P02 is referred to as an image N22.

  Each frame image constituting the moving image content is displayed in a moving manner so that the display content moves with the passage of the playback time. The position, size, angle, etc. of the image based on the image are changed.

  For example, in the frame image F7 illustrated in FIG. 12A, four images N21 having different sizes are arranged, and in the frame image F8, four images N22 having different sizes are arranged. In this example, in the playback section including the frame image F7, four images N21 are sequentially displayed so that the images N21 appear in order from the back side to the front side of the page, and thereafter, in the playback section including the frame image F8, Four images N22 are sequentially displayed so that the images N22 appear in order from the back side to the front side of the drawing. In this way, two users are shown by displaying an individual photograph image of one user a plurality of times while changing the display mode such as size and arrangement in accordance with the playback time in a predetermined playback section. It is possible to dynamically express moving image content as compared with the case of using normal photographic images.

  In addition, the example of the frame image using the individual photograph image for every user is not limited to the example of FIG. 12A described above, but may be the frame images illustrated in FIGS. Hereinafter, examples of FIGS. 12B to 12F will be described.

  For example, in the frame image Fn illustrated in FIG. 12B, three identical images N22 (N221 to N223) are arranged side by side, and in the frame image Fn + 1, three identical images N21 (N211 to 213) are arranged horizontally. They are arranged side by side. Further, in the images 222 and 212 in the frame images Fn and Fn + 1, a template image M (M1) represented by characters and figures and a template image M (M2) imitating a wing are arranged. In this case, for example, in the reproduction section including the frame image Fn, after the image N221 first appears, the template image M2 appears together with the image N222, and then the images N222 to N223 are sequentially displayed so that the image N223 appears. Is done. At this time, the colors of the images N221 and N223 and the color of the image N222 may be displayed alternately. In the playback section including the frame image Fn + 1, after the image N211 first appears, the image N212 and the template image M2 appear, and then the images 211 to 213 are sequentially displayed so that the image 213 appears. At this time, the colors of the images N211 and 213 and the color of the image N212 may be displayed alternately. Further, in each reproduction section, the template image M imitating a wing may be displayed as if the wing is moving. In this way, in a predetermined playback section, a single user's individual photo image is used a plurality of times, and only the normal photo image is used by changing the display mode such as the color of the individual photo image according to the playback time. Compared to the case, the range of expression of the moving image is widened, and the design of the moving image content can be further improved.

  In addition, in the frame image Fn illustrated in FIG. 12C, a template image M represented by an image N21, an image N22, characters, graphics, and the like is arranged. In the frame image Fn + 1, an image N21 and an image N22 similar to the frame image Fn, a circular image N1 based on a normal photographic image, and a template image M represented by characters and figures are arranged. The frame image Fn + 2 includes an image N21 and an image N22 similar to the frame image Fn + 1, an image N1 similar to the frame image Fn + 1 represented in a heart shape, and a template image represented by characters and figures. M is arranged. In the frame image Fn + 3, an image N21, an image N22, and an image N1 that are different in shape and the like from the frame image Fn + 2 and a template image M represented by characters and figures are arranged. In FIG. 12C, template images M such as “Mitsume” and “Lovely” represent the lyrics of a song reproduced together with the moving image content. In this case, for example, in the playback section including the frame images Fn and Fn + 1, the image N22 and the image N21 are displayed side by side at substantially the center of the frame image, and then the image N22 and the image N21 are changed in size and angle. However, the frame image is divided and moved to the left and right, and a circular image N1 is displayed at the approximate center of the frame image. Then, in the playback section including the frame images Fn + 2 and Fn + 3, the circular image N1 is changed to a heart-shaped image N1, and the images N21, N22, and N1 are displayed while being rotated. Further, a template image M representing lyrics corresponding to the reproduction time is displayed in the reproduction section including the frame images Fn to Fn + 3. In this way, two users can use individual photograph images for each user in a predetermined reproduction section, and change the arrangement of the individual photograph images in a direction away from each other according to the reproduction time. Compared to the case of using a normal photograph image, the motion of the moving image content can be diversified.

  12D includes two images N21 at the upper end side of the frame image, two images N22 at the lower end side of the frame image, and an image N1 based on the normal photographic image at the approximate center of the frame image. And are arranged. The frame image Fn + 1 includes five images N21 at the upper end side of the frame image, five images N22 at the lower end side of the frame image, and an image N1 having a size different from that of the frame image Fn at the approximate center of the frame image. Has been placed. The images N21 and N22 in the frame images Fn and Fn + 1 are images of the foot portion of the subject that appears in each corresponding individual photo image. In this case, for example, in the playback section including the frame images Fn and Fn + 1, the image N1 appears in the approximate center of the frame image, and then the images N21 and N22 are sequentially placed one by one on the upper end side and the lower end side of the frame image. The image N1 is displayed so that the size of the image N1 gradually decreases according to the reproduction time. In this way, by using a part of the subject in the individual photo image for each user in the predetermined playback section as the frame image, compared with the case where only the entire subject of the individual photo image is used, the design of the moving image content and The range of expression can be expanded.

  In addition, in the frame image Fn illustrated in FIG. 12E, an image N21, an image N22, a template image M3 represented by characters and figures, and a template image M4 imitating a balance are arranged. In this case, for example, in the playback section including the frame image Fn, the images N21 and N22 are displayed as if they are on the balance indicated by the template image M4, and the images N21 and N22 on the balance are displayed. The template image M4, the image N21, and the image N22 are displayed in synchronization with each other so as to alternately move up and down. In this way, it is possible to produce a single individual photo image for each user according to the contents of the template image, and an integrated expression of the individual photo image and the template image can be achieved. Therefore, the design range of template images to be displayed together can be widened, and the expressive power of moving image content can be enhanced.

  Also, in the frame image Fn illustrated in FIG. 12F, a pair of images N21 and N22 and a template image M in which a plurality of lips are arranged radially are arranged. Also, in the frame image Fn + 1, a pair of images N21 and N22 similar to the frame image Fn and a template image M in which a plurality of lips having a larger number than the frame image Fn are arranged radially are arranged. In this case, for example, in the playback section including the frame images Fn and Fn + 1, a pair of images N21 and N22 are displayed at the center of the frame image, and the playback time has passed around the pair of images N21 and N22. At the same time, the template image M is displayed so that the number of lips gradually increases. As described above, when a pair of individual photo images for each user is used, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the individual photo images for each user is higher than when a normal photo image in which two users are shown is used. Therefore, it is easy to harmonize the individual photographic images for each pair of users with the template image to be displayed together, and the design of the moving image content can be further improved.

  In addition, the frame image of the moving image content illustrated in FIGS. 12A to 12F is an example, and the configuration of the frame image of the moving image content is not limited to the above. In short, it may be a moving image content using at least one normal photo image of a plurality of normal photo images and individual photo images for each user.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of different templates are prepared, and selection of moving image content is accepted by causing the user to select one template desired from the plurality of templates on the moving image content selection screen.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a moving image content selection screen. In the moving image content selection screen 420, the template display area 421 displays thumbnail images 421A to 421E on which preview contents corresponding to the five templates are reduced. The preview content includes a part of the frame image of the moving image content of the corresponding template, and the frame rate is, for example, 15 fps. The preview content is generated by a moving image creation process, which will be described later, after the graffiti process is started and before the moving image content selection screen 420 is displayed.

  In the template display area 421, the thumbnail image currently selected by the user is displayed on the outside of the thumbnail image with “SELECT” indicating that the user is currently selected and a thick frame image 4211. A thumbnail image that has not been selected is displayed with a reproducible mark 4212 indicating that it has not been selected being overlaid on the thumbnail image. By touching the playable mark 4212 on the thumbnail image in the template display area 421, the preview content of the thumbnail image is faster than the playback speed of the moving image content actually provided to the user (for example, 2 (Double speed).

  In addition, on the moving image content selection screen 420, a preview display area 422 for displaying a preview content of the selected thumbnail image is displayed on the template display area 421. The playback speed when previewing preview content in the preview display area 422 is the same as the playback speed during actual playback.

  In addition, on the moving image content selection screen 420, a seek bar 423 indicating the playback position of the preview content displayed in the preview display area 422 is displayed on the preview display area 422. The seek bar 423 displays a reduced image 4231 of the image constituting the preview content at intervals of 1 second, and displays the current reproduction position by the slider 4232. The user can change the playback position of the preview content to a playback position corresponding to the position of the slider 4232 by changing the position of the slider 4232. Thus, the user can select a desired moving image content template while confirming the preview content displayed in the preview display area 422. After selecting the desired template, the user touches the OK button 424 on the moving image content selection screen 420.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the CPU 103 receives a touch operation of the OK button 424 on the moving image content selection screen 420, the moving image content for creating a template corresponding to the preview content being displayed in the preview display area 422 on the moving image content selection screen 420 is created. And the creation of the moving image content based on the determined template is started (step S317).

  Here, the moving image creation processing for generating the preview content and the moving image content will be described. FIG. 14 is an operation flow of the moving image creation process in the present embodiment.

  The CPU 103 pastes an image based on a photographic image (ordinary photographic image or individual photographic image) preset in the frame to the base image that is the basis of the frame for each frame constituting the moving image (moving image content or preview content). The attached preset image is generated (step S3171).

  That is, when the number of times of shooting is set for the target frame, the normal photo image obtained by the number of times of shooting is pasted on the base image. Further, when the identification information of the individual photo image is set for the target frame, the individual photo image corresponding to the identification information is pasted on the base image. Note that, in the target frame, when processing processing for changing the color or the like of the normal photographic image or the individual photographic image is set, the processing processing is performed and then pasted to the base image. An image obtained by processing a normal photographic image or an individual photographic image that has been processed as necessary is adjusted to have the size, angle, shape, etc. set in the target frame, and the preset image is Generated.

  Next, the CPU 103 generates a frame image for each frame constituting the moving image (moving image content or preview content) (step S3172). Specifically, a frame image is generated by combining a background image or foreground image preset for the target frame with a preset image generated for the target frame.

  The CPU 103 performs uncompressed moving image conversion processing on a plurality of preset frame units on all the frame images generated in step S3172, thereby converting the plurality of frame images into one uncompressed moving image, and a plurality of uncompressed movies. Generate a video. Then, uncompressed moving image combining processing is performed, and a plurality of uncompressed moving images converted by the uncompressed moving image conversion processing are combined as one uncompressed moving image (step S3173). Thereby, an uncompressed moving image of moving image content or preview content is generated.

  When the uncompressed moving image generated in step S3173 is the moving image content provided to the user (step S3174: YES), the CPU 103 supports the uncompressed moving image as a predetermined codec (for example, H.264 standard). The codec is encoded (step S3175). If the uncompressed moving image generated in step S3173 is for preview content (step S3174: NO), the CPU 103 ends the moving image creation process.

  Note that the moving image content may include audio data prepared in advance corresponding to the template. In this case, when the preview content is previewed in the preview display area 422 of the moving image content selection screen 420, the audio data may be reproduced according to the reproduction position of the preview content. Thereby, the user can confirm both the video and audio of the provided moving image content.

  In this example, the example of the moving image content when the number of photographers is “2” has been described. However, when the number of photographers is “3 to 4” and “multiple”, the number of photographers is “2”. The moving image content is created in the same manner as in the above.

  Returning to FIG. 11, the CPU 103 causes the editing display 411 to display a sheet layout selection screen for selecting the sheet layout of the sheet image to be printed on the sticker sheet, and accepts the selection of the sheet layout for each user (step). S318).

  FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram illustrating a sheet layout selection screen when the number of photographers is “2 people” and the shooting course is “deer course”. In this embodiment, four types of sheet layouts A to D are prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 15, layout selection icons 431a to 431d corresponding to four types of sheet layouts A to D are displayed on the left and right sides of the sheet layout selection screen 430, respectively. The layout selection icons 431a to 431d depict images obtained by reducing images (hereinafter referred to as sheet image images) obtained by imaging four sheet images based on each of the sheet layouts A to D to a predetermined size. Also, on the left and right sides of the sheet layout selection screen 430, preview images 432 obtained by adjusting the sheet image corresponding to the selected layout selection icon to a predetermined size are displayed.

  The sheet image images used for the layout selection icons 431a to 431d and the preview image 432 are used when the sheet layout selection screen 430 is displayed. The sheet image printed on the sticker sheet has the resolution and color. Although it is different, it is created in the same way as the sheet image. The sheet image is generated by the CPU 103 after the normal photo image and the individual photo image are generated and before the sheet layout selection screen is displayed.

  Here, the sheet layout will be specifically described. In one sheet layout, a normal photo image area in which images (including normal photo images) based on normal photo images are arranged, and an individual photo image in which images (including individual photo images) based on individual photo images are arranged. An area and an image for synthesis such as a background and a foreground according to the sheet layout, which are arranged in areas other than these areas, are included. In addition, the normal photo image or the individual photo image used for each normal photo image area and each individual photo image area in one sheet layout is predetermined for each sheet layout. Further, each normal photo image area is associated with the number of times of normal shooting, and each individual photo image area is associated with identification information of one of the two individual photo images. Hereinafter, the sheet layout A will be specifically described as an example.

  FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram illustrating a sheet image based on the sheet layout A. In the sheet layout A, areas indicated by broken line frames 4311 to 4315 are normal photographic image areas. The area indicated by the broken line frames 4316 to 4318 is an individual photograph image area. In the sheet layout A, an image 4320 such as a character, a figure, or a pattern arranged in an area other than the normal photographic image area and the individual photographic image area is used to synthesize a background, foreground, or the like set in advance for the sheet layout A. It is an image. For example, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and fifth shooting times are associated with the normal photographic image areas 4311 to 4315, respectively. Further, “P02” is associated with identification information 4316 as identification information, and “P01” is associated with identification information 4317 and 4318 as identification information.

  Here, the layers constituting the sheet layout A are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the sheet layout A is configured by overlapping four layers L1, L2, L3, and L4 in order from the lowest layer.

  The layer L1 is a layer that is the basis of the sheet layout. In this example, a background image such as white is drawn on the entire layer in the layer L1. The image data of the layer L1 is stored in advance in the HDD 104 in association with the sheet layout A.

  Layer L2 is overlaid on layer L1. In the layer L2, normal photographic image areas 4311 to 4314 are set. In the normal photo image areas 4311 to 4314, images S1 to S4 based on normal photo images having the number of shooting times of 1 to 4 are arranged, respectively. In the layer L2, areas other than the normal photographic image areas 4311 to 4314 are transparent.

  Layer L3 is overlaid on layer L2. A composition image 4320 is arranged in the layer L3. In the layer L3, an area indicated by diagonal lines is an area corresponding to the normal photographic image areas 4311 to 4314, and this area is set to be transparent. The image data of the composition image 4320 is stored in advance in the HDD 104 in association with the sheet layout A.

  Layer L4 is overlaid on layer L3. The layer L4 is provided with a normal photographic image area 4315 and individual photographic image areas 4316 to 4318. In the normal photo image area 4315, an image S5 based on the normal photo image with the fifth shooting count is arranged. An image S6 based on the individual photo image corresponding to the identification information “P02” is arranged in the individual photo image region 4316, and the individual photo image regions 4317, 4318a, 4318b, and 4318c correspond to the identification information “P01”. Images S7, S81, S82, and S83 based on the individual photograph images are arranged.

  In FIG. 17, (1) to (4) described in the layer L2 and (1) to (6) described in the layer L4 indicate the order in which the images are arranged in the layers L2 and L4. It is shown and not actually drawn on the layer. In the present embodiment, for each layer, the arrangement order of images in the layer, that is, the composition order of images in the layer is set.

  In this example, the arrangement order of the images is set in the order of the normal photographic image areas 4312, 4313, 4311, and 4314 in the layer L2. When the layer L2 is generated, the normal photographic image areas 4312, 4313, 4311, and 4314 are set. Images S2, S3, S1, and S4 based on normal photographic images are arranged in this order. More specifically, the images S <b> 1 to S <b> 5 based on the normal photographic image are images in which the background image corresponding to the sheet layout is combined with the image obtained by extracting the subject portion from the normal photographic image.

  In addition, the arrangement order of images is set in the order of the normal photographic image area 4315 and the individual photographic image areas 4316, 4317, 4318c, 4318b, and 4318a in the layer L4, and the normal photographic image area 4315 is generated when the layer L4 is generated. The image S5 based on the normal photo image and the images S6, S7, S81, S82, and S83 based on the individual photo image are arranged in the order of the individual photo image regions 4316, 4317, 4318a, 4318b, and 4318c. More specifically, the images S6 to S8 (S81 to 83) based on the individual photographic images are images obtained by extracting the subject portion from the individual photographic images.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 17, three images S81 to S83 based on the individual photo image of the identification information “P01” are arranged side by side in the individual photo image region 4318 (4318a to 4318c) of the layer L4. This adjusts the size of the individual photo image according to the individual photo image areas 4318a to 4318c, and adjusts the size of the individual photo image so that the upper body portion of the subject of each individual photo image after the size adjustment protrudes from the sheet layout. Are arranged side by side. In this way, by arranging a plurality of partial images of the subject of a single user's individual photo image, the design of the entire sheet layout can be improved rather than placing the individual photo image directly in the sheet layout. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in this example, the images S6 and S7 arranged in the individual photo image areas 4316 and 4317 of the layer L4 decorate the subject on the head of the subject shown in each individual photo image. It is an image (hereinafter referred to as an individual combined image) obtained by combining the decoration image Tp. In the present embodiment, before generating the sheet layout A, face recognition processing is performed on each individual photo image for each user, and the head of the subject is determined based on the face position of the subject specified by the face recognition processing. The synthesized images S6 and S7 are generated by synthesizing the decoration image Tp.

  Since the size of each individual photo image is the same, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the positions of the heads of the subjects 801A and 801B shown in the individual photo images 800A and 800B differ depending on the height difference of the users. When the decoration image Tp is combined with the head of the subject in the individual photograph images 800A and 800B, as shown in FIG. 18B, the individual composite image 810A in which the decoration image Tp is combined with the individual photograph image 800A and the decoration into the individual photograph image 800B. The image size of the individual synthesized image 810B synthesized with the image Tp is different. If the image size of the individual composite image is different, the position to be arranged in the sheet layout must be calculated for each individual composite image in accordance with the image size of the individual composite image, and the process of generating the sheet layout becomes complicated .

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18C, the decoration is previously placed on the head side of the individual photo images 800A and 800B so that the image size of the individual combined image after combining the decoration image Tp is uniform. Individual photograph images 820A and 820B are generated by inserting a blank area 802 corresponding to the size of the image Tp. Then, as shown in FIG. 18D, the individual composite images 830A and 830B are generated by synthesizing the decoration image Tp with the head of each subject in the individual photograph images 820A and 820B.

  In this example, the example in which the decoration image Tp is combined with the head of the subject that appears in the individual photograph image has been described. However, it is only necessary that the decoration image is combined with a part of the body of the subject that appears in the individual photograph image. Specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 18E, an individual composite image may be generated by combining a wing-like decoration image Tq on the body of the subject 801 shown in the individual photo image 800. In this case as well, subject face recognition processing in the individual photo image is performed, and the torso of the subject is specified based on the position of the subject's face. Then, as shown in FIG. 18F, a blank area corresponding to the size of the decoration image Tq in the horizontal direction of the individual photo image 800 so that the image size when the decoration image Tq is combined with the torso of the subject is uniform. You may make it produce | generate the separate photograph image which inserted 803. FIG.

  In the sheet layouts B to D shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, as in the sheet layout A, a plurality of normal photograph image areas and a plurality of individual photograph image areas are set, but the sheet layout design is different. .

  FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating a sheet image based on the sheet layout B. As shown in FIG. 19, the sheet layout B is arranged in six normal photograph image areas 5311 to 5316, four individual photograph image areas 5317 to 5320, and areas other than these normal photograph image areas and individual photograph image areas. And an image for synthesis 5330 such as a background and a foreground.

  FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram illustrating a sheet image based on the sheet layout C. As shown in FIG. 20, the sheet layout C includes normal photo image areas 5411 to 5415, individual photo image areas 5416 to 5428, and backgrounds arranged in areas other than the normal photo image areas and the individual photo image areas. And a compositing image 5430 such as a foreground.

  FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a sheet image based on the sheet layout D. As shown in FIG. 21, the sheet layout D includes normal photo image areas 5511 to 5515, individual photo image areas 5516 to 5521, and backgrounds arranged in areas other than the normal photo image areas and the individual photo image areas. And a composition image 5530 such as a foreground.

  Note that an image based on the individual photo image arranged in the individual photo image areas 5317, 5318, 5319, and 5320 of the sheet layout B shown in FIG. It is the image which processed the color of the separate synthetic image which synthesize | combined Tp into the color of a sepia tone. Also, images based on the individual photo images arranged in the individual photo image areas 5416 to 5424 of the sheet layout C shown in FIG. 20 or arranged in the individual photo image areas 5516, 5518, 5520, and 5521 of the sheet layout D shown in FIG. The image based on the individual photograph image is, for example, an image obtained by processing the color of an image obtained by adjusting the size or angle of the individual photograph image into a sepia tone or a monotone tone.

  In this way, in each sheet image generated based on the sheet layouts A to D, images based on the normal photograph image and the individual photograph image determined according to the sheet layout are arranged. In other words, the sheet image generated based on the sheet layout is a normal photo image in which a plurality of subjects are shown as part of the material of the design of the entire sticker sheet, and individual images in which the whole body is shown for each subject. A photographic image is used, and the entire sheet is designed integrally. The user selects a desired layout selection icon on the sheet layout selection screen 430 by selecting a desired layout selection icon while confirming a design image of the provided sheet image with the preview image 432 of the selected layout selection icon. You can choose.

  Although the illustration of the sheet layout when the shooting course is “Marcouse” is omitted, in the case of “Marcouse”, a normal photo image having a circular shape is generated. An image based on the image also has a circular shape.

  Returning to FIG. 11, in step S318, the CPU 103 generates a sheet image to be printed on the sticker sheet based on the sheet layout selected for each user (step S319). Specifically, based on the selected sheet layout, the CPU 103 places an image based on the normal photo image of the corresponding number of times of shooting in each normal photo image region in the sheet layout, and in each individual photo image region in the sheet layout. Then, an image based on the individual photograph image of the corresponding identification information is arranged, and a sheet image is generated by adjusting the resolution and color for printing.

  In this embodiment, a layer Lx in which attribute information such as a URL and ID for acquiring image data by each user is placed as a top layer of the sheet image. That is, for example, in the case of the sheet layout A, as shown in FIG. 22, the layer Lx on which the attribute information is drawn is superimposed on the layer L4 as the uppermost layer and printed on the sticker paper. As a result, attribute information such as URL and ID is printed on the sticker paper, and the user can access the URL printed on the sticker paper after the game, and acquire image data using the printed ID. it can.

  Returning to FIG. 11, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the post-service unit 5 is available (step S320). When the subsequent customer service section 5 is not available (step S320: No), the CPU 103 displays a standby screen (not shown) for prompting the user to wait on the editing display 411 (step S321). When the subsequent customer service section 5 is empty (step S320: Yes), the CPU 103 transmits the sheet image generated in step S319 to the printer 650, and starts printing the sheet image on the sticker sheet (step S322). Further, the CPU 103 causes the editing display 411 to display a guide screen (not shown) for guiding the user to the post-service section 5 (step S323). The CPU 103 may cause the speaker 413 to output a voice for guiding the user to the post-service section 5 together with the display of the guidance screen.

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Next, the subsequent customer service process (step S40) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the subsequent customer service process.

  The CPU 103 displays a start screen on the reception display 51. When the user who has moved from the editing booth 4 touches the start screen with a finger, the image transmission process is started (step S411). Further, the CPU 103 outputs sound necessary for operation to the speaker 53.

  When the image transmission process is started, the CPU 103 displays an image selection screen (not shown) for selecting an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal CL of the user on the reception display 51 for each user. Thereafter, in order to send a notification mail describing the URL for acquiring the transmission target image selected by the user to the user, an input screen (not shown) for prompting the user to input an email address is displayed on the reception display 51 ( (See FIG. 5).

  Specifically, the CPU 103 first displays an image selection screen, accepts selection of an image for transmission by the first user, and then accepts input of the user's mail address. After accepting the input of the email address of the first user, the CPU 103 displays an image selection screen and accepts the selection of the image to be transmitted by the second user, and then the email address of the second user. Accepts input.

  When the user's e-mail address is input, the CPU 103 receives the e-mail address for each user, the information on the transmission target image selected for each user, and the five normal photo images generated in step S313. Then, the composite photographic image data obtained by combining the background image selected for each normal photographic image and the edited image selected in step S315 is transmitted to the server SV. Further, the CPU 103 transmits the image data of the sheet image generated for each user in step S319 to the server SV.

  When transmitting image data of a sheet image, the sheet image may be divided and transmitted by a predetermined number of divisions. Further, the above-described layer Lx (see FIG. 22) may not be combined with the transmitted sheet image. The user may upload the image data of the sheet image to be transmitted to a blog or the like. If the image data of the sheet image includes user attribute information, the attribute information may be used by a third party. Therefore, it is desirable that the image data of the transmitted sheet image does not include user attribute information. As described above, when the sheet image is printed on the sticker paper, the layer Lx (see FIG. 22) is combined, and the attribute information of the user is printed on the sticker paper. Therefore, for example, even when a mail address is erroneously input, the user can acquire image data of a sheet image based on attribute information printed on sticker paper.

  After transmitting the image data to the server SV, the CPU 103 transmits to the server SV moving image data obtained by combining audio data with the video data of the moving image content generated for each user in step S317 and the corresponding template and the like. Note that the moving image data of the moving image content transmitted to the server SV does not include audio, and the audio of the moving image content is transmitted separately from the image, and the moving image data and the audio data are provided until the server SV is provided to the mobile terminal CL. And may be combined. By comprising in this way, the communication load at the time of transmitting moving image content can be suppressed.

  The server SV uses the mail address of each user transmitted from the photography game machine 1 as the destination, and among the image data transmitted from the photography game machine 1, the image data of the transmission target image of each user, and the sheet A notification mail in which the URL for acquiring the image data of the image and the moving image content is described is transmitted.

  Each user can acquire the selected transmission target image by receiving the notification mail from the server SV at each mobile terminal CL and accessing the URL described in the notification mail. Each user can acquire all images not selected on the image selection screen via the server SV by performing predetermined member registration.

  The process of step S411 is executed during the waiting time until the sheet image printing process in step S322 of FIG. 11 ends. When printing of the sheet image is completed in step S322, the CPU 103 discharges the sticker paper (photo sticker) on which the sheet image is printed from the photo sticker discharge port 52 (step S412). Up to here is a series of play in one use.

  The sheet image (see FIGS. 16 and 21 to 21) of the above-described embodiment is an image in which the entire sheet is designed integrally, and includes a normal photograph image in which a plurality of subjects are shown, and a whole body for each user. Individual photograph images are used as part of the material for the sheet design. Therefore, compared to a conventional sheet image in which photographic images obtained by shooting are simply arranged according to a certain rule, it is possible to provide a user with sticker paper having high design as a whole sheet and image data of the sheet image. In addition, by using an individual photo image that shows the entire body of each user in the sheet image, it is less likely that the sheet will be blank compared to using a photo image that shows the upper body of the user. The design can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of at least some image portions of individual photograph images for each user are arranged in the sheet image. Therefore, compared to the case where individual photograph images for each user are arranged one by one as they are, the individual photograph images are finished in a design drawn like a pattern of a sheet image, rather than a conventional sheet image in which the photograph images are simply arranged. Highly designed sheet images can be provided to users.

  In the above-described embodiment, a desired sheet layout can be selected for each user from a plurality of sheet layouts for generating sheet images having different designs. Therefore, the user can acquire a sheet image having a desired design.

  In addition, the sheet image (see FIGS. 16 and 21 to 21) of the above-described embodiment is set in advance in the design of the sheet layout without combining the background image and the edited image selected by the user for each normal photograph image. Images for synthesis such as the background and the foreground are synthesized. Therefore, the consistency and uniformity of the design of the sheet layout is maintained, and a sheet image with higher designability as a whole sheet can be provided to the user.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an individual composite image in which the decoration image Tp is combined with the subject in the individual photo image is arranged in the sheet image (see FIGS. 16 and 17, etc.). Therefore, the individual photo image is easy to become familiar with the design of the entire sheet as compared with the case where the individual photo image in which the whole body of each user is photographed is used as the material for the sheet design. In addition, the user's satisfaction with play can be enhanced as compared with the case where illustrations are arranged instead of individual photograph images showing the user.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the moving image content is created using the normal photo image that includes a plurality of subjects and the individual photo image that includes the entire body of each subject. Therefore, compared to the case where moving image content is created using only normal photo images, the range of expression of moving image content is widened, and the design of moving image content can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, a normal photographic image and an individual photographic image are used as a part of the design material of the entire sheet, and a sheet image (see FIGS. 16 and 19 to 21) in which the entire sheet is integrally designed is used. Although an example has been described in which the moving image content is generated and the moving image content using the normal photographic image and the individual photographic image is generated, at least one of them may be generated. That is, instead of generating the sheet image according to the above-described embodiment, for example, a sheet image in which five normal photograph images including a plurality of subjects are combined may be generated as in the conventional sheet image. . Further, instead of the moving image content of the above-described embodiment, for example, moving image content using only normal photo images in which a plurality of subjects are captured may be generated.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (1) An individually synthesized image obtained by synthesizing the decoration image Tp or Tq used for generating the sheet image with the individual photograph image may be used for the frame image of the moving image content of the above-described embodiment.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, in the photography game machine, a sheet image using the normal photographic image and the individual photographic image is generated, the sheet image is printed, and the normal photographic image and the individual photographic image are used. The example of generating video content and sending it to the server has been explained, but without generating the video content and sending it, a sheet image using normal photo images and individual photo images is generated, and the sheet image is printed Just do it.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, in the photography game machine, a sheet image using the normal photographic image and the individual photographic image is generated, the sheet image is printed, and the normal photographic image and the individual photographic image are used. Although an example of generating moving image content and transmitting it to the server has been described, a sheet image is generated using only normal photo images, the sheet image is printed, and a moving image using normal photo images and individual photo images Content may be generated and transmitted to the server. Further, in this case, the sheet image may be a conventional sheet image in which normal photographic images are simply arranged without being designed as a whole sheet.

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A camera,
Normal photographing control means for controlling the camera to photograph a plurality of users a plurality of times and generating a plurality of ordinary photograph images including the plurality of users;
By controlling the camera to shoot the plurality of users, by trimming an image of the plurality of users obtained by one shooting, for each of the plurality of users , Individual photographing control means for generating individual photograph images including the whole body of each user;
Can be played back or saved on the terminal of the user using at least one normal photo image of the plurality of normal photo images, the individual photo image for each user, and a template image stored in advance. A generation means for performing a video generation process for generating video content;
A photography game machine equipped with. Storage means for storing a plurality of moving image templates including the template image, the at least one normal photo image, the individual photo image for each user and information indicating the arrangement and arrangement timing of the template image;
From design is different video template with a template selection means for accepting a selection of one video template,
In the moving image generation process, the generation unit includes at least one normal photo image corresponding to the selected one moving image template among the plurality of normal photo images, and an individual photo image for each user. The photography game machine according to claim 1, wherein the video content is generated according to the one video template.   The said production | generation means produces | generates the said moving image content by synthesize | combining the template image of the background or foreground according to the said one moving image template with the separate photograph image for every said user in the said moving image generation process. No photo game machine. To the computer of a photo shoot game machine equipped with a camera,
Controlling the camera, photographing a plurality of users a plurality of times, and generating a plurality of normal photo images including the plurality of users;
By controlling the camera, photographing the plurality of users, and trimming an image of the plurality of users obtained by one photographing, for each of the plurality of users. Generating an individual photo image including the whole body of each user;
Can be played back or saved on the terminal of the user using at least one normal photo image of the plurality of normal photo images, the individual photo image for each user, and a template image stored in advance. Generating video content;
Control program to execute

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