JP6461289B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a game system in which a player who is playing a game is photographed and a photographed image is reproduced and output in accordance with an event that occurs in the game in the game device (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-11-235464

  However, in a game system that captures an image being played by the player, only the captured image of the player in the game is displayed on the display unit, and a part of the captured images is selected from the captured images. There was no idea to do so, and a new game service could not be provided using the selected photographed image.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to select some captured images from a plurality of images obtained by capturing a subject as a player during a game.

(1) The present invention
A game system including a game device,
The game device is
A game processing unit for performing game processing based on input information from the input unit;
A display control unit that displays a game image on the display unit during the game;
A shooting processing unit that performs processing of shooting a plurality of subjects as players at a predetermined timing by a shooting unit arranged in a predetermined shooting direction and storing a plurality of shot images in the storage unit during a game When,
And a selection unit that performs a process of selecting a part of the photographed images from the plurality of photographed images.

  Here, the subject of the present invention is a player who plays a game. According to the present invention, since the subject that is the player is photographed during the game, it is possible to photograph a natural expression that the player enjoys. In addition, according to the present invention, since some captured images are selected from a plurality of captured images, for example, a new game service can be provided using the selected captured images.

(2) The game system of the present invention is
The game device is
You may make it further contain the memory | storage process part which performs the process which memorize | stores the said picked-up image selected by the said selection part in an external storage device.

The game device has a communication function and is configured to be able to communicate with an external storage device (server (server storage unit), smartphone, mobile phone, IC card, portable game device, portable information communication device, personal computer, etc.). Has been.

  According to the present invention, the captured image selected by the player can be stored in the external storage device, and the player can review the captured image stored in the external storage device later.

(3) Also, the game system of the present invention provides:
A server connected to the game device via a network;
The game device is
A communication control unit that performs a process of transmitting the captured image selected by the selection unit to the server;
The server is
A communication control unit that performs processing for receiving the captured image from the game device;
A storage processing unit that performs processing for storing the received captured image in the storage unit of the server;
And a browsing processing unit that transmits the captured image to the terminal when receiving the browsing access information of the captured image from a terminal connected to the server via a network.

  According to the present invention, the photographed image selected by the player can be stored in the storage unit of the server, and the player is stored in the storage unit of the server later using a terminal (personal computer, smartphone, mobile phone, etc.). It is possible to look back by referring to the captured image.

(4) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The display control unit
Displaying the plurality of captured images on a display unit;
The selection unit is
Based on input information for selecting a captured image from the input unit, a process of selecting some captured images from the plurality of captured images may be performed.

  According to the present invention, a captured image can be selected by the player's intention, and the player can be satisfied with the selected captured image.

(5) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The selection unit is
You may make it perform the process which selects the picked-up image image | photographed in the event period or event timing in the said game from among the said several picked-up image.

  The event period or event timing is a period or timing of a scene where the game is excited, for example, when a special character appears in the game.

  Usually, in an event period or event timing, a player often laughs, is surprised, or has a rich expression. According to the present invention, it is possible to select a captured image that is highly likely to have a rich expression.

(6) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The selection unit is
You may make it perform the process which selects the picked-up image from which the given facial expression was detected based on the facial expression detection program from the said several picked-up image.

  Here, the expression detection program is a program for recognizing a face portion from a photographed image and detecting facial expressions (smile, sadness, anger, etc.).

  Usually, players tend to prefer captured images with a given facial expression (for example, a smile). According to the present invention, it is possible to select a captured image in which the player may have a rich expression.

(7) Also, the game system of the present invention provides:
The display control unit
Display a game image including a special object in the event period or event timing in the game on the display unit;
The imaging processing unit
The subject may be photographed during the event period or event timing in the game, and the captured image may be stored in the storage unit.

  According to the present invention, since shooting is performed during an event period or an event timing in which a game image including a special object is displayed, it is possible to obtain a shot image that is highly likely to have a rich expression.

(8) Also, the game system of the present invention provides:
The display control unit
During the game, a game image including a special object is displayed on the display unit,
The imaging processing unit
The subject may be photographed during the period or timing when the special object is located on the photographing unit side of the game image, and the photographed photographed image may be stored in the storage unit.

  According to the present invention, the subject is photographed during the period or timing when the special object is located on the game image capturing unit side, so that the player can naturally look at the camera and obtain a captured image of the camera.

(9) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The display control unit
During the game, a game image including a special object is displayed on the display unit,
The imaging processing unit
The subject may be photographed during the period or timing when the special object is operated, and the photographed image may be stored in the storage unit.

  According to the present invention, since the subject is photographed during the period or timing when the special object is operated, it is possible to obtain a photographed image in which the player is attracted to the special object and expresses a rich expression.

(10) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
The game processing unit
Based on the input information of the input unit, a game process is performed to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The imaging processing unit
A process may be performed in which a subject is photographed at a timing at which the predetermined condition is determined to be satisfied or during a period including the timing, and the photographed captured image is stored in the storage unit.

  According to the present invention, since the subject is photographed at a timing at which it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied or during a period including the timing, a rich expression with a satisfaction that the player has satisfied the predetermined condition in the game can be obtained. A photographed image can be obtained.

(11) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The imaging processing unit
You may make it perform the process which image | photographs a to-be-photographed object in the timing which gave the specific result by the game play, or the period including the said timing, and memorize | stores the image | photographed picked-up image in a memory | storage part.

  According to the present invention, the subject is photographed at a timing when a specific result is obtained in the game play or a period including the timing, so that the player can be satisfied that the specific result is obtained in the game play. You can shoot a scene with a different expression.

(12) Also, the game system of the present invention provides:
The display control unit
A special image is displayed immediately after the timing when a gameplay gives a specific result,
The imaging processing unit
The subject may be photographed at the display timing of the special image, and the photographed photographed image may be stored in the storage unit.

  According to the present invention, since the player performs shooting at the display timing of the special image, it is possible to capture a facial expression (for example, joy or facial expression) when the player is looking at the special image.

(13) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The game processing unit
The game progress may be controlled by triggering an event period or event timing until a photographed image in which a given facial expression is detected is photographed based on the facial expression detection program.

  According to the present invention, for example, the event period or event timing is activated to control the game progress until a photographed image in which a smiling facial expression is detected based on the facial expression detection program is controlled. You can shoot a scene with an expression

(14) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
The game device is
A priority order setting unit that performs a process of setting the priority order of each of the plurality of captured images;
The selection unit is
You may make it perform the process which selects the picked-up image whose priority is higher than a predetermined order from among the plurality of picked-up images.

  According to the present invention, since priority is set for each captured image and processing for selecting a captured image with a priority higher than a predetermined order is performed, for example, a new service is provided using a selected captured image. Can do.

(15) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The display control unit
In order from the captured image with the highest priority, the plurality of captured images are displayed on the display unit,
The selection unit is
Based on input information for selecting a captured image from the input unit, a process of selecting some captured images from the plurality of captured images may be performed.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of photographed images are displayed on the display unit in order from the photographed image having the highest priority, so that the player can easily select a favorite photographed image.

(16) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
The priority setting unit
You may make it set the priority higher than the other captured image to the captured image image | photographed in the event period or event timing in the said game.

  According to the present invention, the captured image captured in the event period or event timing during the game is set to have a higher priority than the other captured images, so that the captured image that is likely to have a rich facial expression. The priority can be increased.

(17) Also, the game system of the present invention provides:
The priority setting unit
A captured image in which a given facial expression is detected based on the facial expression detection program may be set to have a higher priority than a captured image in which the given facial expression is not detected based on the facial expression detection program.

  According to the present invention, since a captured image in which a given facial expression is detected based on the facial expression detection program is set higher in priority than a captured image in which the given facial expression is not detected based on the facial expression detection program, a rich facial expression It is possible to increase the priority of captured images that are likely to have been.

(18) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
The priority setting unit
The higher the number of given facial expressions in the photographed image, the higher the priority may be set.

  According to the present invention, the higher the number of given facial expressions in a photographed image, the higher the priority is set. Therefore, the priority of a photographed image with a large number of faces with rich facial expressions can be made higher. it can.

(19) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
The priority setting unit
The higher the number of faces in the captured image detected based on the face recognition program, the higher the priority may be set.

  The face recognition program is a program for detecting a portion recognized as a human face in a photographed image. According to the present invention, the higher the number of faces in the captured image, the higher the priority order.

(20) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
The game processing unit
Based on the input information of the input unit, a game process is performed to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The priority setting unit
You may make it set the priority higher than the other picked-up image about the picked-up image image | photographed in the period when it was judged that the said predetermined conditions were satisfy | filled, or the said timing.

  According to the present invention, since the priority is set higher than the other captured images at the timing when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied or during the period including the timing, the player satisfies the predetermined condition. It is possible to increase the priority of the captured image with a rich expression that has been satisfied.

(21) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
The game device is
An image generation unit that determines one frame image from a plurality of types of frame images according to the game result and generates a composite image obtained by combining the frame image and the captured image may be further included.

  According to the present invention, since one frame image is determined according to the game result, it is possible to further provide the player with an element of enjoying game play and to enjoy a composite image of the frame image and the captured image.

(22) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
The game apparatus further includes a sub input unit arranged at a position different from the arrangement position of the input unit,
The selection unit is
Based on input information for selecting a captured image from the sub-input unit, a process of selecting some captured images from the plurality of captured images may be performed.

  According to the present invention, for example, when the player is a child, it is possible to provide a game system in which the parent can easily perform an input operation without being disturbed by the child using the sub input unit.

(23) Further, the game system of the present invention provides:
A server connected to the game device via a network;
The game device is
A communication control unit that performs processing for transmitting information for identifying the player individual and information indicating that the game has been played to the server;
The server is
A communication control unit for performing processing for receiving information identifying the player individual and information indicating that the game has been played from the game device;
A player information control unit that updates a play history associated with information identifying the individual player based on information indicating that the game has been played,
A player information control unit of the server,
In accordance with the play history, a process for changing an event to be triggered for shooting during the game is performed,
A communication control unit of the server,
When processing for changing the event is performed, processing for transmitting information for changing the event to the game device may be performed.

  The information for identifying the player individual is, for example, the user ID or password of the player, and may be any information that can identify the player individual.

  The information indicating that the game has been played can be a game result, information indicating that a coin has been inserted, or information indicating that the game has started.

According to the present invention, since the event to be triggered for shooting during the game is changed according to the play history, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play the game.

(24) Moreover, the game system of the present invention provides:
A server connected to the game device via a network;
The game device is
A communication control unit that performs processing for transmitting information for identifying a player individual, information indicating that a game has been played, and a captured image to the server;
The server is
A communication control unit for performing processing for receiving information identifying the player individual from the game device, information indicating that the game has been played, and the captured image;
A player information control unit that updates a play history associated with information identifying the individual player based on information indicating that the game has been played,
A player information control unit of the server,
A frame image to be combined with the captured image may be changed according to the play history.

  According to the present invention, since the frame image to be combined with the photographed image is changed according to the play history, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play the game.

The perspective view which shows an example of the external appearance of the game device of this embodiment. The perspective view which shows an example of the external appearance of the game device of this embodiment. An example of the block diagram of the game device of this embodiment. An example of the network diagram of the game system of this embodiment. An example of a functional block diagram of a server of this embodiment. An example of the flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game device of this embodiment. An example of the flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game device of this embodiment. An example of the flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the server of this embodiment. An example of a figure showing a game screen of this embodiment. An example of a figure showing a game screen of this embodiment. An example of the picked-up image of this embodiment. 11A and 11B are examples of images displayed on the display unit of the present embodiment. 12A and 12B are examples of images displayed on the display unit of the present embodiment. An example of the image displayed on the display part of this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating correction | amendment of the picked-up image of this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Game Device FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of the game device PM of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus PM of the present embodiment is a business game apparatus (housing). This game apparatus is provided with four wheels PV. Although the game apparatus PM cannot basically move, it may be allowed to move.

In addition, a chair CH is attached to the game apparatus PM, and a player can sit on the chair CH and play a game. The game device player of the present embodiment is mainly intended for children, and provides a game device that can be enjoyed by a child by giving the sensation of being on a vehicle when the child sits on a chair CH. ing.

  Further, on the side surface SC of the game apparatus PM, there are a display unit (for example, a sub monitor SMN) that displays a captured image and an input unit (sub input unit) that performs a shooting input for shooting a child being played by a parent. A captured image may be selected based on input information of the input unit. The sub monitor SMN may be configured such that, for example, a touch panel or the like is used, and various instruction inputs (for example, selection of a game menu, selection of a captured image, etc.) can be performed by the user touching a finger. Good. That is, the sub monitor SMN may function as an input unit (sub input unit). The input unit (sub-input unit) may include a lever SL, a button SB, and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the game apparatus PM of this embodiment so that the front surface on which the photographing unit CR is disposed is the front right side. For convenience of explanation, the rear surface BC and the side surface SC of the game apparatus PM are omitted.

  The price accepting unit CI shown in FIG. 2 is the first contact when the player uses the game apparatus PM of the present embodiment, and is used to input a price for using the game apparatus PM.

  The photographing unit CR (imaging unit) shown in FIG. 2 is for photographing (imaging) a player who has entered a price for the above-described price receiving unit CI as a subject. The photographing unit CR can be realized by, for example, a CCD camera, a C-MOS camera, or a video camera. The photographing unit CR is arranged with a photographing direction in a predetermined direction (front of the apparatus, front direction with respect to the subject) so that at least a player (subject) in the play position is included in the photographing range. There may be one imaging unit CR or a plurality of imaging units CR. Further, the photographing unit CR may have an autofocus function.

  In addition, on the left and right of the photographing unit CR, a photographing illumination unit CL that illuminates a subject located in the photographing region CA is provided. The photographing illumination unit CL is controlled to light up when the photographing unit CR starts photographing by the player at a timing such as commemorative photographing. Then, the photographing unit CR is controlled so as to continue to illuminate the user while photographing the player as a commemorative photograph.

  In addition, a monitor CMN (display unit) that displays a game image and a photographed photographed image for a player located in the photographing area CA is provided below the photographing unit CR. During commemorative photography, the photographing unit CR functions as a monitor CMN that displays the photographed image.

  In this embodiment, when photographing is started by the photographing unit CR during commemorative photographing, the monitor CMN displays a player located in the photographing region CA as a real-time moving image. Thereby, the player can confirm the captured image of the player captured by the imaging unit CR on the monitor CMN. The monitor CMN is attached to the housing so that the display screen faces the player.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of subjects are photographed by the photographing unit CR at a predetermined timing during the game.

  In the present embodiment, the commemorative photographed image and the photographed image taken during the game are displayed on the monitor CMN after the game ends, and the player can check the photographed image displayed on the monitor CMN.

The monitor CMN is composed of a touch panel monitor in which touch sensor panels capable of detecting a contact position are stacked, and a player can input an operation by touching the monitor CMN. That is, the display unit of the present embodiment also functions as an input unit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus PM selects a display unit (for example, a monitor CMN) that displays a game image or a photographed image, and input information (input information for a game for playing a game or a photographed image). An input unit for inputting captured image selection input information). A photographed image is selected based on the input information of the input unit. As the monitor CMN, for example, a touch panel or the like is used, and various instruction inputs (for example, selection of a game menu, attacking action on an enemy character, selection of a captured image, etc.) can be performed when the user touches a finger. It is configured as follows. That is, the monitor CMN of this embodiment also functions as an input unit. The input unit of the present embodiment may include a lever IL, a button unit IB, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus PM includes an authentication medium reading device BR. For example, the authentication medium reading device BR performs a process of reading a user ID and password for specifying the personal information from an authentication medium (card, mobile phone, etc.) in which personal information (user name, etc.) is recorded.

  For example, the authentication medium (user authentication medium) includes a non-contact communication IC chip. For example, the authentication medium is configured to be able to perform non-contact communication with the authentication medium reader BR, and the non-contact communication IC chip is an IC chip equipped with a non-contact IC card technical method, A carrier is transmitted from a writer, power is supplied to the IC chip by electromagnetic induction, and communication is performed between the reader / writer and the IC chip by modulation of the carrier.

  The game device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the user ID read by the authentication medium matches the user ID registered in the server, and permits user authentication when determining that they match. Note that the game device of the present embodiment receives a user ID and a password corresponding to the user ID from the input unit, determines whether or not the user ID and the password corresponding to the user ID registered in the server match, User authentication may be permitted when it is determined that they match. Note that the game device of the present embodiment may perform authentication processing with reference to player information stored in the storage unit of the game device. For example, the game device determines whether or not the user ID read by the authentication medium matches the user ID stored in the storage unit of the game device, and permits user authentication when determining that the user ID matches. May be. In addition, the game device accepts a user ID and a password corresponding to the user ID from the input unit, determines whether or not the user ID and the password corresponding to the user ID stored in the storage unit of the game device match, User authentication may be permitted when it is determined that they match.

  In addition, the game apparatus PM includes a speaker SP. In addition, the game apparatus PM is provided with a take-out port PO and discharges a card on which game information and game characters are recorded after game play. Further, the game apparatus PM may discharge a prize or the like from the prize takeout port QO after discharging the card.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game device according to the present embodiment. Note that the game device 200 (the game device PM in FIGS. 1 and 2) does not have to include all of the components (respective parts) in FIG.

  The authentication medium reading device 297 performs non-contact communication with an IC chip for non-contact communication, and includes hardware such as an antenna and a reader / writer.

  The photographing unit 298 is for photographing a subject and can be realized by, for example, a CCD camera, a CMOS camera, or a video camera.

  The input unit 260 is for the player to perform an input operation and a game operation for selecting a captured image. That is, the input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the player, and outputs the input information of the player to the processing unit. The input unit 260 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a lever, a button, a steering, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

  The input unit 260 may be an input device including an acceleration sensor that detects triaxial acceleration, a gyro sensor that detects angular velocity, and an imaging unit. For example, the input device may be one that the player holds and moves, or one that the player wears and moves. The input devices also include controllers made by imitating actual tools such as hammer-type controllers and gun-type controllers held by players, or glove-type controllers worn by players (attached to the hands of players). It is. The game device of this embodiment may include a plurality of input units 260.

  The storage unit 270 (RAM) is a work area such as the processing unit 210 and the communication unit 296. For example, the storage unit 270 stores captured images and corrected captured images.

  An information storage medium 280 (a medium readable by a computer such as a CD, DVD, HDD, or ROM) stores programs, data, and the like. The information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The display unit 290 displays an image, such as the monitor CMN of FIG.

  The sub display unit 291 displays an image, and is, for example, the sub monitor SMN of FIG.

  The monitor CMN and the sub-monitor SMN are configured such that, for example, a touch panel is used, and various instruction inputs (for example, selection of a game menu, selection of a captured image, etc.) can be performed by the user touching a finger. ing. That is, the monitor CMN and the sub monitor SMN also function as an input unit.

  The sound output unit 292 is a speaker SP or the like that outputs sounds such as sounds and game sounds.

  The portable information storage device 294 is a USB memory or the like, and stores captured images, user personal data, save data, and the like. For example, the captured image selected by the selection unit 218 may be stored in the portable information storage device 294.

  The sub input unit 295 is arranged at a position different from the arrangement position of the input unit 260. The sub input unit 295 is a device for inputting input information, and is mainly used by a guardian of a player (child) who plays a game. Examples of the sub input unit 295 of the present embodiment include a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, and a mouse. For example, the sub input unit 295 performs an input operation for selecting a photographed image, an input operation for performing a photograph input for photographing a child being played, and the like. The input unit 295 may be an input device including an acceleration sensor that detects triaxial acceleration, a gyro sensor that detects angular velocity, and an imaging unit. The game device of this embodiment may include a plurality of sub input units 295.

  The processing unit 210 (processor) performs various processes based on operation data, programs, and the like from the input unit 260. In this case, the processing unit 210 performs various processes using the main storage unit 272 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 210 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.) and a program (game program).

  The processing unit 210 includes a game processing unit 212, a display control unit 214, a shooting processing unit 215, a correction processing unit 216, a selection unit 218, a priority order setting unit 219, a communication control unit 220, an image generation unit 232, and a sound generation unit 233. Including.

  The game processing unit 212 performs game processing based on input information from the input unit. For example, the game processing unit 212 performs a game process for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the input information of the input unit 260. Further, the game processing unit 212 may control the progress of the game by triggering an event period or event timing until a captured image in which a smile is detected based on the facial expression detection program is captured.

  The display control unit 214 performs processing for displaying a game image on the display unit during the game. For example, the display control unit 214 displays a game image including a special object on the display unit. In addition, the display control unit 214 displays a game image including a special object in the event period or event timing during the game on the display unit.

  Further, the display control unit 214 may display the special image immediately after the timing when a specific result is obtained in the game play.

  In addition, the display control unit 214 performs processing for displaying a plurality of captured images on the display unit. For example, the display control unit 214 may display a plurality of captured images on the display unit in order from the captured image with the highest priority.

  The shooting processing unit 215 performs a process of shooting a plurality of subjects at a predetermined timing by the shooting unit arranged in a predetermined shooting direction during the game, and storing the shot images in the storage unit 270. Do.

  Note that the photographing processing unit 215 performs photographing processing in the first mode in which the subject is illuminated and photographed and the second mode in which the subject is photographed without illuminating, and the photographed image is stored in the storage unit 270. Perform the process.

  For example, the shooting processing unit 215 may perform a process of shooting a subject during an event period or event timing during a game and storing the shot image in the storage unit 270.

  In addition, when a game image including a special object is displayed on the display unit during the game, the shooting processing unit 215 shoots the subject during a period or timing when the special object is located on the shooting unit 298 side of the game image. Alternatively, a process of storing the captured image in the storage unit 270 may be performed.

  In addition, when a game image including a special object is displayed on the display unit during the game, the shooting processing unit 215 shoots the subject during the period or timing when the special object is operated, and stores the shot image. You may make it perform the process memorize | stored.

  In addition, the shooting processing unit 215 performs a process of shooting the subject at a timing at which the game processing unit 212 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied or a period including the timing, and storing the shot image in the storage unit. May be.

  Further, the shooting processing unit 215 may perform a process of shooting the subject at a timing when a specific result is obtained in the game play or a period including the timing, and storing the shot image in the storage unit.

  Further, the photographing processing unit 215 may photograph the subject at the display timing of the special image and perform processing for storing the photographed photographed image in the storage unit.

  The imaging processing unit 215 may perform processing of overwriting a captured image with a high priority over a captured image with a low priority and storing the captured image in the storage unit 270.

  The imaging processing unit 215 may perform processing for storing the captured image captured at a predetermined timing by the imaging unit 298 in the storage unit 270.

  The correction processing unit 216 performs processing for correcting a captured image captured during the game. For example, the correction processing unit 216 performs processing for correcting the captured image selected by the selection unit 218.

  Further, the correction processing unit 216 may perform correction processing related to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of a captured image captured in the second mode in which the subject is not illuminated.

  In addition, the correction processing unit 216 determines brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of the captured image captured during the game based on image information of the captured image (commemorative captured image) captured at a predetermined timing. You may make it perform the correction process regarding at least one.

  Further, the correction processing unit 216 is based on an average value of image information of a plurality of captured images captured during the game, and is at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of the captured images captured during the game. The correction process may be performed.

  Further, the correction processing unit 216 may perform a correction process related to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of a captured image captured during the game based on predetermined image information. .

  Further, the correction processing unit 216 may perform a process of correcting the brightness of the captured image based on the brightness of the game image at the time of capturing the captured image captured during the game.

  Further, the correction processing unit 216 may perform a process of correcting the color tone of the captured image based on the color tone of the game image at the time of capturing the captured image captured during the game.

  In addition, the correction processing unit 216 is configured to display the captured image based on at least one of brightness information based on time information at the time of shooting of the shot image shot during the game and brightness information detected by the illuminance sensor. You may make it perform the process which correct | amends brightness information.

  Further, the correction processing unit 216 may specify a subject range in the captured image, and may perform a correction process for performing trimming to cut out the range when the range is smaller than a predetermined size.

  In addition, the correction processing unit 216 determines whether or not the captured image is blurred, and performs correction processing for correcting the blur of the captured image when the captured image is blurred. Good.

  Further, the correction processing unit 216 determines whether or not the captured image is out of focus, and when the captured image is out of focus, the correction processing unit 216 performs a correction process that performs focus correction of the captured image. Good.

  In addition, the correction processing unit 216 performs correction processing for performing a retouching effect (grayscale, sepia tone, animation tone, writing tone, pencil writing tone, etc.) under a predetermined condition.

  The selection unit 218 performs a process of selecting a part of the captured images from the plurality of captured images. For example, the selection unit 218 performs processing for selecting some captured images from a plurality of captured images based on input information for selecting captured images from the input unit 260 or the sub input unit 295.

  In addition, the selection unit 218 may perform a process of selecting a captured image captured during an event period or event timing during a game from a plurality of captured images.

  The selection unit 218 may perform a process of selecting a captured image in which a given facial expression is detected from a plurality of captured images based on a facial expression detection program.

  The selection unit 218 may perform a process of selecting a captured image from a plurality of captured images based on priority. For example, the selection unit 218 may perform a process of selecting a captured image having a higher priority order than a predetermined order from among a plurality of captured images.

  After correcting the captured image, the selection unit 218 selects a part of the captured images from a plurality of captured images including the corrected captured image based on input information for selecting a captured image from the input unit 260 or the sub input unit 295. You may make it perform the process which selects.

  The priority order setting unit 219 performs processing for setting the priority order of each of the plurality of captured images. For example, the priority order setting unit 219 may set the captured image captured during the event period or event timing in the game to have a higher priority than other captured images.

  Further, the priority order setting unit 219 sets a higher priority for a captured image in which a given facial expression is detected based on the facial expression detection program than for a captured image in which the given facial expression is not detected based on the facial expression detection program. May be. In such a case, the priority order setting unit 219 sets the priority order higher as the number of given facial expressions in the captured image increases.

  The priority order setting unit 219 may set the priority order higher as the number of faces in the captured image detected based on the face recognition program is larger.

  The priority order setting unit 219 sets a higher priority than the other captured images at the timing when the game processing unit 212 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied or during the period including the timing. Also good.

The communication control unit 220 performs processing for transmitting or receiving data via a network such as the Internet. The communication control unit 220 transmits captured image data to an external server via a network. For example, the communication control unit 220 performs a process of transmitting the captured image selected by the selection unit 218 to the server. In this way, the player accesses the access information (URL (Uniform Resource Locator)) that stores the captured image on the server by activating the web browser of the player's terminal for the captured image that is the subject. You can browse by doing.

  In addition, the communication control unit 220 performs processing for transmitting information (user ID or the like) for identifying the player and information indicating that the game has been played to the server. For example, the communication control unit 220 acquires the user ID and password stored in the authentication medium, transmits the acquired user ID and password to the server 100, and when the server is permitted to log in, the communication control unit 220 stores the user ID and password in the server storage unit. The stored player information is received.

  The image generation unit 232 generates an image based on the game information and the captured image and outputs the image to the display unit 290. Further, the image generation unit 232 may generate an original image corresponding to the player based on the player information.

  For example, the image generation unit 232 may determine one frame image from a plurality of types of frame images according to the game result, and generate a composite image obtained by combining the frame image and the captured image. Further, the image generation unit 232 may generate a combined image obtained by combining the corrected captured image and a given frame image.

  Further, the image generation unit 232 may refer to the birthday of the player included in the player information, and display a game image including a congratulatory message on the display unit 290 when the month is the birthday.

  The storage processing unit 235 performs processing for storing the captured image selected by the selection unit 218 in an external storage device. The external storage device is a portable information storage device 294, a storage unit of a server, a storage unit of a mobile terminal, a storage unit of a terminal, or the like.

  The authentication unit 236 transmits information (user ID, password, etc.) for identifying the individual player to the server, and from the server, user authentication permission information (information indicating that user authentication has been performed) or non-permission information (user authentication can be performed). Information indicating that there was no). The authentication unit 236 determines whether or not the user ID read by the authentication medium matches the user ID stored in the storage unit of the game device, and performs user authentication when determining that the user ID matches. You may allow it. In addition, the game device accepts a user ID and a password corresponding to the user ID from the input unit, determines whether or not the user ID and the password corresponding to the user ID stored in the storage unit of the game device match, User authentication may be permitted when it is determined that they match.

  The sound generation unit 233 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 210, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voices, and outputs them to the sound output unit 292.

  Note that the game device of the present embodiment is a device that is a casing, and the subject that is shot by the game device is not limited to a human being.

2. Description of Game System FIG. 4 shows an example of a network diagram of the game system of the present embodiment. The game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a game device 200 and a server 100 connected via a network 10 (for example, the Internet). The transmission path of the network 10 may include a wireless transmission path or may be connected by a wired transmission path. Further, a general line may be used or a dedicated line may be used.

  The server 100 transmits and receives data to and from the game device 200, the mobile terminal 30, and other terminals (such as a personal computer) 40 via the network 10.

  The game device 200 is configured to be capable of non-contact communication with the non-contact communication IC chip 52 built in the authentication medium 50.

  The portable terminal 30 is a device that can be connected to the server 100 via a network. Specifically, the portable terminal 30 is a mobile phone, a smartphone, a portable information terminal (tablet-type portable information terminal, portable game machine, portable personal computer, etc. ).

  The personal computer 40 is a device that can be connected to the server 100 via a network, and is specifically a personal computer or the like.

  Moreover, the portable terminal 30 may include an imaging unit 34 (camera). For example, the mobile terminal 30 images a two-dimensional code displayed on the display unit of the game apparatus 200 by the imaging unit 34, analyzes the two-dimensional code based on the captured image, and accesses information to the server, for example, the game apparatus Information (URL) for browsing access to the photographed image may be acquired to a server in which the photographed image photographed in 200 is stored.

  In addition, the mobile terminal 30 and the personal computer 40 include a web browser capable of browsing web pages, and can refer to web pages provided by the server 100.

  The player may be able to register player information by accessing a Web site or the like that publishes an image or the like taken by the game device 200 established by the server 100 from the portable terminal 30 or the personal computer 40.

3. Description of Server FIG. 5 is an example of a functional block diagram of the server 100 of the game system of the present embodiment. Note that the functions of the server 100 described below may be physically distributed and executed by a plurality of computers.

  The storage unit 170 (RAM) is a work area for the processing unit 110 and the like. The storage unit 170 stores player information 172 and captured image data 174. The player information 172 includes a user ID, a password corresponding to the user ID, gender, age, birthday, play history information, browsing history information, and the like.

  In addition, when the user ID is specified by user authentication or the like, the server stores captured image data 174 captured by the game device 200 in association with the user ID. For example, the captured image data 174 is stored in a dedicated folder of the server user ID.

  In addition, when the server receives a photographed image from the game apparatus 200 and the user who has played the game apparatus 200 cannot be authenticated or does not have a user ID, the server uses identifiable unique information (serial number). The captured image data 174 is stored in association (in the unique information folder). The user ID and unique information are associated with information (URL) for performing browsing access to the captured image.

  The captured image data 174 also includes corrected captured image data and a composite image obtained by combining a frame image and a captured image.

An information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium such as a CD, DVD, HDD, or ROM) stores programs and data. The information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The processing unit 110 (processor) performs various processes based on a program or the like. In this case, the processing unit 110 performs various processes using the main storage unit in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 110 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a program (game program).

  The processing unit 110 includes a communication control unit 112, a storage processing unit 113, a player information control unit 114, a captured image control unit 115, a browsing processing unit (Web processing unit) 116, a mail processing unit 117, and an authentication unit 118.

  The communication control unit 112 performs processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from the game device 200, the personal computer 40, and the portable terminal 30 via the network. For example, the communication control unit 112 performs processing for receiving a captured image from the game apparatus 200. In addition, the communication control unit 112 performs a process of receiving information (user ID or the like) for identifying the individual player and information indicating that the game has been played from the game device.

  Moreover, when the process which changes an event is performed, the communication control part 112 may be made to perform the process which transmits the information which changes an event to a game device. In addition, when displaying a composite image obtained by combining the captured image and the frame image on the game device, the communication control unit 112 transmits the frame image changed according to the play history to the game device.

  The storage processing unit 113 performs processing for storing the captured image received from the game device 200 in the storage unit 170.

  The player information control unit 114 performs processing for managing player information 172 participating in the game system.

  For example, the player information control unit 114 updates the play history associated with the information specifying the individual player based on the information indicating that the game has been played. Further, the player information control unit 114 may perform a process of changing an event to be triggered for shooting during the game according to the play history. For example, the player information control unit 114 may perform a process in which a game character appears according to the play history. For example, when the number of plays reaches a predetermined number or more (for example, five or more times), a process of causing a rare character to appear in the game may be performed. Further, the player information control unit 114 may perform a process of changing the game effect according to the play history. For example, when the number of times of play becomes a predetermined number of times or more (for example, 5 times or more), a new mini game may be further executed after the game ends, or a special moving image may be displayed. Further, the player information control unit 114 may change an image (for example, a frame image, a character, a design, or the like) to be combined with the captured image according to the play history. Note that the server performs processing for transmitting content to be changed (event change data) to the game device according to the play history before the game is started.

The captured image control unit 115 performs a process of deleting a captured image when the deletion request information is received from the game device or the terminal (the portable terminal 30 or the personal computer 40). In addition, the captured image control unit 115 performs processing for correcting a captured image when correction request information is received from a game device or a terminal. The captured image control unit 115 may determine one frame image from a plurality of types of frame images according to the game result, and generate a composite image obtained by combining the frame image and the captured image. . The captured image control unit 115 may generate a composite image obtained by combining the corrected captured image and a given frame image. In addition, when the event is changed according to the play history, the captured image control unit 115 has an image (a rare character image, a mini game image, a special video image, a content corresponding to the event after the change, An event content message or design may be combined with the captured image. Note that the server transmits the combined captured image in response to a browsing request from the game device or the terminal.

  The browsing processing unit (Web processing unit) 116 performs processing related to a Web (World Wide Web) server function. In response to a request from a terminal (mobile terminal 30 or personal computer 40), the browsing processing unit 116 transmits Web information (homepage information, etc.) related to the system corresponding to the World Wide Web (WWW) on the Internet. To do.

  The browsing processing unit 116 receives access information (for example, a URL and a two-dimensional code in which the information of the URL is converted) for connecting to a WEB site for browsing a captured image uploaded from the game device to the server from the game device. Send in response to a browsing request. Then, the game device displays the access information on the display unit. For example, the player's portable terminal 30 captures the two-dimensional code based on the player's operation input, analyzes the two-dimensional code of the captured image, and acquires the URL to the server. Therefore, the player can take an image of the two-dimensional code, easily access the URL, and view the photographed image stored in the server. Note that the player may input the URL itself into the mobile terminal 30 to access the server and view the captured image.

  The mail processing unit 117 performs processing related to the mail server function. The mail processing unit 117 transmits an e-mail including a message including given information (for example, URL information in which a photographed image of the user ID is stored) with the mail address of the player associated with the user ID as a destination. Perform the process.

  When the authentication unit 118 receives information (user ID, password, etc.) specifying the player individual from the game device, the information specifying the player individual matches the player information stored in the storage unit of the server. If it matches, the user authentication permission information (information indicating that the user authentication was successful) is transmitted to the game device.

4). Outline of Game The game provided by the game system of the present embodiment is based on input from an input unit provided in the game device (for example, contact input to the touch panel display CMN, input from the lever IL, button IB, etc.). This is a game in which the player plays by attacking the enemy character displayed on the display unit.

  Players who play games are mainly targeted at children, but not only children but also adults can enjoy it. In addition, the game system according to the present embodiment includes a photographing unit so that a child can be photographed and the parent and child can enjoy watching the photographed image.

5. Game Flow With reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the flow of processing of the game device of the present embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the game apparatus detects coin insertion (step S1), the game apparatus displays a touch instruction for the authentication medium on the display unit (step S2). Here, the authentication medium is a medium (for example, a non-contact IC card, a portable terminal) in which a user ID, a password, and the like for managing game information (user information) by the game operating company are recorded. It is possible to use a medium that can be read by the authentication medium reader.

  For example, the player touches (approaches) the authentication medium on the authentication medium reading device, and the authentication medium reading device reads the user ID and password to determine whether or not the user can be authenticated (step S3).

  If user authentication is successful (Y in step S3), the server is accessed to determine whether or not the birthday corresponding to the user ID is registered (step S4). If today's date is the birthday month (step S5), a birthday celebration message is displayed on the display (step S6). On the other hand, if user authentication cannot be performed (N in step S3), the process proceeds to step S7.

  Then, the game apparatus performs a selection display for taking a commemorative photo or not taking a commemorative photo, and when a selection for taking a commemorative photo is received from the input unit (Y in step S7), a commemorative photo is taken (step S8). For example, the game device displays “take a commemorative photo” or “do not take a commemorative photo” on the display unit, and determines whether to take a commemorative photo based on an input from the input unit (for example, a touch operation on the touch panel screen). Accept selection.

  The purpose of this commemorative photo is, for example, to take a commemorative photo with parents and children together. Since it is often difficult to take a commemorative photo with parents and children, the game device of this embodiment provides a place for taking a commemorative photo with parents and children together.

  At the time of commemorative photography, in order to allow the player (parent and child) to recognize the photographing timing, a count until the photographing timing comes may be displayed and voice (speaker output) may be displayed. For example, a countdown display of 3, 2, or 1 may be displayed on the display unit every second from 3 seconds before the shooting timing, or the countdown may be output as sound and a shutter sound may be output at the shooting timing. Also good.

When taking a commemorative photo, a light emitter (for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode))
) Is used to output a flash so that the captured image has a bright image quality, so that the player can be satisfied with the captured image. In this embodiment, two commemorative photos are taken. That is, the shooting timing of the commemorative shooting comes twice.

  If the player does not wish to take a commemorative photo and selects “Do not take a commemorative photo” (N in step S7), the process proceeds to the next step without taking a commemorative photo.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the game apparatus displays a plurality of game stage names on the display unit, and based on an input from the input unit of the player (for example, a touch operation on a touch panel screen), The selection of the game stage is accepted (step S11).

  Then, the game is started (step S12), and shooting is performed at a predetermined timing during the game (step S13). In the game device of the present embodiment, four images are taken in a game period of 60 seconds. The shooting during the game is controlled so that the player is not notified of the shooting timing or the arrival of the shooting timing, as in the case of commemorative shooting. This is because the player can take a natural smile and enjoy the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the shooting timing during the game comes, a game effect different from normal may be started, or the effect may be executed until a smile is recognized. Further, the game character may be moved to the center portion on the game image (monitor) where the camera (shooting unit) is arranged so that the player looks at the camera.

  When the game is over (step S14), the captured image is corrected (step S15).

  Then, the photographed image is displayed (step S16), and a selection display of whether or not the photographed image is uploaded to the server is performed on the display unit, and input (for example, a touch operation on the touch panel screen) from the player is performed. Based on this, the selection of whether to upload to the server is accepted (step S17).

  When a selection to upload to the server is accepted (Y in step S17). A selection of three photographed images is received from a total of six photographed images including two commemorative photographed images and four photographed images during the game (step S18). For example, six captured images may be displayed on the display unit (thumbnail display may be performed), and selection of three captured images is received based on input from the input unit of the player (for example, touch operation on a touch panel screen). .

  Then, a process of uploading (transmitting) the selected three photographed image data to the server is performed (step S19). Then, access information (for example, URL, two-dimensional code) for connecting to the WEB site for browsing the captured image uploaded to the server is displayed (step S20), and finally the game card is paid out (step S21). The game card is printed with a design of a game character and the player can collect and enjoy the card.

  Next, server processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  The server receives the captured image data from the game device (step S31). If the player has been authenticated (Y in step S32), the received captured image data is stored (saved) in the storage unit in association with the user ID (step S33).

  Then, a play history update process is performed for the player whose user has been authenticated (step S35). For example, the play date and time is recorded in the history information of the player. And privilege grant control at the time of the next play is performed (step 36). For example, each time a game is played, the stamp value is counted by 1. When the stamp value becomes 3, the rare game stage is displayed on the game selection screen for the next and subsequent games so that the rare game can be played. In addition, if it plays once in a rare game stage, a stamp value will be updated to 0 and it will not be able to play in a rare game until the stamp value becomes 3 newly.

  In addition, when the Web site is accessed and the photographed image is browsed (step S37), the server may perform processing for updating the browse history and storing the photographed image processing (step S38). Good. Then, the server may perform privilege granting control (rare video display or the like) at the next play for the player who has browsed.

  On the other hand, if the player cannot be authenticated (N in step S32), the captured image data is stored (saved) in the storage unit in association with the identifiable unique information (step S34). In this unique information, the captured image data received by the server from the game device is associated with access information for connecting to the WEB site. The process ends here.

6). Flow of Game Screen FIG. 8 is an example of a diagram illustrating the flow of a game image (game screen) displayed on the display unit of the game device. For example, the game image F1 is an example of an image displayed in the attract mode, and is displayed before coins are inserted. In this embodiment, a game character (
A game image including an example of a special object is displayed. When a coin is inserted, a commemorative photo is taken, a game stage selection screen F2 is displayed after the commemorative photo, and a game image F3 indicating that the game character is approaching the start of the game is displayed.

  Next, in this embodiment, as shown in the game image F4, a movie with a story in which a character appears is displayed for 15 seconds. Then, when an enemy character (an example of a special object) appears, a rule explanation image F5 for attacking the enemy character is displayed, and an image F6 indicating the start of the game is displayed. Then, during the game period of 60 seconds, for example, a game image in which an enemy character as shown in the game image F7 appears at a given timing is displayed. During the game, the player performs a game by performing an input operation (for example, a touch operation on the touch panel or an operation using a lever, a button, or the like) that attacks the enemy character. In the present embodiment, a process of shooting at a predetermined timing is performed during this game period.

  When the game is over, as shown in the game image F8, a movie with a story in which the game character appears again is displayed for 10 seconds, and an image F9 of the game result is displayed.

7). Description of Method for Shooting During Game Next, a method by which the game apparatus captures a player (subject) during the game will be described in more detail. In the present embodiment, a process of shooting the player at a predetermined timing during the game is performed. Then, the game creates a scene that the player enjoys naturally, and is able to shoot a smile or a surprised expression. In addition, if a notice of shooting timing or a count of shooting timing is notified, the player becomes tense and has a hard expression, so the shooting timing and the warning are not dared during the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to be able to shoot a state in which the player enjoys more naturally, processing for displaying special objects such as enemy characters and special characters is performed in accordance with the shooting timing. The special character is, for example, a hero who is a friend of justice in the story, a friend character of the hero, etc., and is a character that is familiar to children and is a character that is not an attack target for children. That is, in the present embodiment, an event period or event timing in which an enemy character or special character appears during the game is provided, the player is photographed during the event period or event timing, and the photographed image is stored in the storage unit. I do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the game is started, the game device of the present embodiment displays a game image G1 in which an enemy character appears at timing T1 (an example of event timing). You may go. Further, since the enemy character is displayed for several seconds, shooting may be performed during the period in which the enemy character is displayed (an example of an event period). For example, you may image | photograph in the period when the enemy character started the action, or the period when the enemy character is moving.

  Note that during the period when the enemy character is displayed, the player is likely to perform an input operation using the input unit, and the player may not be able to photograph a good facial expression by focusing on the input operation. Therefore, shooting may be performed at a timing T2 (an example of event timing) when the enemy character disappears from the screen and a special character is displayed (an example of an event period). For example, the shooting may be performed at the timing when the special character starts the action (for example, the action of giving up, the action of the special character punching the enemy) or the period during which the special character is moving.

In the present embodiment, an image G2 (an example of a special image) in which the special character gives up the player is displayed for several seconds from the timing T2. In this way, the player is attracted by the special character, and the player can take a picture of how the player is pleased with the appearance of the special character and how happy the player is praised by the special character. In addition, since the special character is not an attack target for the player, there are often few input operations using the input unit and good shooting can be performed in many cases.

  Further, after the timing T2, images including enemy characters as shown in the game images G3, G5, and G7 are displayed for several seconds from the appearance timings T3, T5, and T7 of the enemy characters, and the timings T3, T5, and T7 are displayed. After a predetermined period, a special character is displayed for several seconds from each timing T4, T6, T8, and images G4, G6, G8 (an example of a special image) that the special character gives up the player are displayed. In this way, shooting is performed during the time when the enemy character appears, the period when the enemy character is displayed, and the time when the special character appears and the period when the special character is displayed. In this way, when an enemy character or special character appears for the second time or later, the player may become accustomed to the appearance of the enemy character or special character, resulting in a facial expression that is more fun and happy than a surprised expression. This is because good shooting is possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the enemy character or special character is shot during the period or timing when the enemy character or special character is located on the shooting unit (camera) side of the screen so that the player can naturally look at the camera without being aware of it. Also good. In other words, in this embodiment, since the camera is attached to the upper part of the monitor, shooting may be performed at a timing or period when the enemy character or special character displays a game image located above the center of the screen. .

  In this embodiment, the timing at which a specific result is obtained in game play based on the input information in which the touch position is detected in the touch panel type display unit (input unit) or the input information from the input unit such as a lever or a button, The subject may be photographed during a period including the timing.

  In the present embodiment, a special image (for example, images G2, G4, G6, G8, etc.) is displayed on the display unit immediately after a specific result is obtained in the game play, and the subject is photographed at the display timing of the special image. May be.

  For example, in the present embodiment, in the touch panel type display unit (input unit), the contact position is detected, and a specific result that the contact position is within the display area of the enemy character is given or a predetermined period from the timing. The subject may be photographed (for example, for 3 seconds).

  That is, the game of the present embodiment is intended for the player to attack the enemy character using the input unit, and therefore processing for determining whether or not the enemy character has been attacked is performed. Then, the player can take a picture of the timing at which a specific result that the player attacked the enemy in the game play and the facial expression immediately after that is taken.

  In the present embodiment, a game process for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied may be performed, and the subject may be photographed at a timing when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied or during a period including the timing. For example, if the player has attacked the enemy character more than a predetermined number of times, and the player has attacked the enemy character more than a predetermined number of times, for example, if the game quota is cleared, The subject is photographed at a timing or a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the timing. In this way, the player is happy to take a picture.

The game device according to the present embodiment performs processing for increasing the number of enemy characters and special characters at the appearance timing of enemy characters and special characters, processing for increasing the size of enemy characters and special characters, and the like as the game progresses. This increases the level of difficulty of the game so that the player can be more attracted to the game, and a photographed image with a lot of smiles can be taken.

  In the present embodiment, a process for determining whether or not a smile is detected in a captured image may be performed based on a facial expression detection program. In the present embodiment, an event period or event timing in which an enemy character or special character appears (event is executed) is executed until a photographed image in which a smile is detected based on the facial expression detection program is photographed. You may make it control progress. The event is not limited to the appearance of an enemy character or special character, but may be an output of a special sound or display of a special video. Also, as the game progresses, the number of enemy characters, the number of special characters will increase, different types of enemy characters, different types of special characters will appear, the size and movement of enemy characters, special characters, etc. The event content may be a flashy production. In this way, it is possible to make the player smile, and the player can also enjoy it.

  In the present embodiment, the event period or event timing in which an enemy character or special character appears only when a smile that matches a certain standard (condition) in the captured image is not detected based on the facial expression detection program during the game. May be activated (execution of an event) to control the progress of the game. The certain standard is, for example, that the number of smiles detected based on the facial expression detection program in the captured image is 1 or more.

  For example, in this embodiment, every time a subject is photographed during a game, it is determined whether or not a smile that matches a certain standard is detected in the photographed image photographed at the photographing timing Tx based on the facial expression detection program. For example, in the photographed image photographed at the photographing timing Tx, when a smile that matches a certain standard is not detected based on the facial expression detection program, an event after the photographing timing Tx is triggered or the event is changed to Control progress. For example, changing the event after the shooting timing Tx includes processing for increasing the number of enemy characters, processing for changing the size of the enemy characters, processing for increasing the number of special characters, and processing for changing the size of the special characters. , Etc. An event that is triggered after the shooting timing Tx is an event that causes a rare character that is not normally displayed to be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the game period is 60 seconds, and shooting is performed four times during this game period. However, shooting may be performed at any time during this game period. For example, you may make it image | photograph at a predetermined period (for example, every second) during a game period.

  Captured images J1 to J6 in FIG. 10 are schematic diagrams of captured images captured by the game device. For example, the photographed images J1 and J2 are photographed images at the time of commemorative photography, and the photographed images J3, J4, J5, and J6 are photographed images during the game.

  In this embodiment, after the game is over, a plurality of photographed images are displayed on the display unit (monitor CMN, sub monitor SMN) so that the player can check, but the photographed images are not displayed on the display unit. May be transmitted to the server so that the player can check using the terminal.

8). Explanation of Priorities Now, the game apparatus of the present embodiment performs not only commemorative shooting but also shooting during the game. In particular, since shooting during the game does not notify the player of the shooting timing, the shooting is performed without the player's knowledge. Therefore, there are some captured images that are dissatisfied with the player, such as being dark, blurred, or having a small player.

  In addition, the game device of the present embodiment aims to shoot a natural smile of the player who is playing the game during the game, and a natural smile while the player is concentrating on the game. It is necessary to take multiple images to take. However, if the number is too large, the number of photographed images increases, and a priority order is required to determine a good photographed image or a poorly photographed image.

  Therefore, the game device according to the present embodiment sets the priority (priority) of each of the plurality of captured images. Then, the game device according to the present embodiment performs processing for displaying a plurality of photographed images in order from a photographed image with a high priority on the display unit, and processing for selecting a photographed image with a priority higher than a predetermined order, and Processing to send is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the priority order is set for all six captured images at the end of shooting. The priorities may be different, or there may be peers. For example, the priority order is assigned so that the first priority is the highest-order photographed image and the sixth priority order is the lowest-order photographed image.

  In the present embodiment, each time a captured image is created, the priority order of the captured image may be set and overwritten according to the priority order. For example, in the present embodiment, since three images are selected and uploaded to the server, it is sufficient to always have three images. Therefore, the three captured images with high priority may be overwritten and stored with the three captured images with low priority. In this way, the storage area can be saved.

  In this embodiment, the priority order is set for six captured images including two commemorative photographed images and four photographed images taken during the game, but the photographed images 4 photographed during the game are set. The priority order may be set only for the sheets.

  Specifically, the game apparatus of the present embodiment sets the priority order as follows.

  (A) First, in the present embodiment, a higher priority order is set for captured images captured during an event period or event timing during the game than other captured images. For example, referring to FIG. 10, the priority order of the captured images J3, J4, J5, and J6 captured during the event period or event timing during the game is set higher than the commemorative captured images J1 and J2.

  (B) In this embodiment, a higher priority is set for a captured image in which a smile is detected based on the facial expression detection program than in a captured image in which a smile is not detected based on the facial expression detection program. For example, referring to FIG. 10, if the photographed images in which a smile is detected based on the facial expression detection program are J1, J3, J5, and J6, the photographed images J1, J3, J5, and J6 are represented based on the facial expression detection program. The priority is set higher than those of the captured images J2 and J4 where no smile is detected. In the captured images J1, J3, J5, and J6, the higher the number of smiles in the captured image, the higher the priority order is set. For example, since the photographed image J1 has three smiling faces (the number of smiles is three), the photographed image J1 is set to have a higher priority than the photographed images J3, J5, and J6.

  (C) Further, in the present embodiment, the contact position is detected, and shooting is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the timing at which a specific result is obtained that the contact position is within the display area of the enemy character. The captured image is set to have a higher priority than other captured images.

For example, with reference to FIG. 10, if the captured image taken during a predetermined period from the timing when the enemy character is attacked and a specific result is obtained is J3, the captured image J3 The priority order is set higher than the captured images J1, J2, J4, J5, and J6.

  In the present embodiment, the priority of the captured image captured at the timing when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied or during the period including the timing may be set higher than that of the other captured images.

  (D) In the present embodiment, the priority order may be determined in consideration of all the priority order setting methods (A) to (C) described above. For example, a score (initial value 0 point) is provided for each captured image. Then, one point is added to the captured image captured during the event period or event timing during the game. One point is also added to a photographed image in which a smile is detected based on a facial expression detection program. In addition, when playing with a plurality of players, the number is added according to the number of smiling faces of the plurality of players (including the gallery). For example, if 3 smiles are recognized, 3 points are added. Also, one point is added to the timing at which a specific result is obtained, or a captured image taken in a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the timing, and the timing at which the predetermined condition is determined to be satisfied or the period including the timing is added. One point is also added to the captured image.

  In the case of a plurality of players, one point is added only by playing with a plurality of players regardless of whether or not a smile is recognized. That is, when the number of subjects is large, the priority is increased. For example, the higher the number of faces in the captured image detected based on the face recognition program, the higher the priority order is set.

  Note that 3 points are subtracted for an image that cannot be recognized as a face, 1 point is subtracted for a blurred image, and 1 point is subtracted if the brightness value of the image is lower than a predetermined value. Also good. In this way, the score of each captured image is obtained, and after calculating the score of each captured image, a higher priority is set in order from the captured image with the highest score.

  For example, referring to FIG. 10, for example, the first priority image is J3, the second priority image is J1, the third priority image is J6, and the fourth priority image is J4. J2 can be J5 for the captured image with the 5th priority and J4 for the captured image with the 6th priority.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B show an example in which captured images are sorted in order of priority and the captured images are displayed on a monitor.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), one captured image may be displayed in one display, and as shown in FIG. 11 (B), six of all captured images are reduced images. Alternatively, thumbnail display may be performed in which all six photographed images are displayed on the display unit. When one captured image is displayed, the images are sorted in descending order of priority, and are displayed on the display unit in the order of priority according to the player's input instruction or the passage of time. In the case of thumbnail display, images are displayed from left to right and top to bottom in order from the highest priority.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since priority is assigned, it is easy for the player to see the captured image, and the selection of the captured image can be facilitated.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, a composite image in which a frame image with a comment or a special character insertion is synthesized is displayed for the photographed image J3 having the highest priority. May be. That is, the game device may select one frame image from a plurality of types of frame images according to the game result, and synthesize the frame image with the captured image having a high priority. For example, the higher the evaluation value of the game result, the higher the number of special characters may be selected.

  In this embodiment, the priority order is determined for six captured images. However, for example, in the case where a large number of captured images such as 100 sheets and 1000 sheets can be generated, it is meaningful to determine the priority order. is there. For example, when displaying a large number of captured images, such as 1000 images, displaying in order of priority has the advantage that the player can easily view and select the captured images.

9. Selection of Captured Image The game apparatus according to the present embodiment allows the player to select three captured images from among the six captured images (two commemorative photographed images and four photographed images during the game). ing. The game device transmits (uploads) the selected photographed image to the server so that the player can view the photographed image selected by accessing the server using the terminal.

  For example, the game device displays six photographed images on the display unit, and input information for the photographed image (for example, touch on the screen) from the input unit or the sub input unit among the six photographed images displayed. Operation) and selection of three photographed images based on the input information.

  In the present embodiment, when the selection of three photographed images is not accepted from the input unit, the game apparatus may automatically select three photographed images. In the present embodiment, the specification is basically such that the player can select a photographed image, but the game apparatus may automatically select three photographed images regardless of the selection input by the player. Good.

  For example, when the game apparatus automatically selects three shot images, a shot image shot during an event period or event timing during the game may be selected from a plurality of shot images. . When the game apparatus automatically selects three photographed images, a photographed image in which a smile (an example of a given facial expression) is detected may be selected based on the facial expression detection program. Further, when the game apparatus automatically selects three photographed images, a photographed image having a higher priority order than a predetermined order may be selected from the plurality of photographed images. For example, you may make it select the picked-up image whose priority is 3rd or more (1st-3rd). When there are a plurality of photographed images with the same priority and three cannot be selected, the number of photographed images to be selected may be selected randomly from among the photographed images of the same peer.

  In this embodiment, a part of the photographed images (three photographed images) is selected from the six photographed images. However, for example, a mode in which a large number of photographed images such as 100 or 1000 images can be generated. In this case, this selection process is significant. For example, when a large number of photographed images such as 1000 images can be taken, a part of the photographed images is automatically selected to reduce the processing load of subsequent processing (correction processing and transmission to the server). be able to. Further, when displaying a captured image, automatically selecting several images (for example, 10 images) out of 1000 images has an advantage that it is easy for the player to check the captured image and to easily view it. .

10. Method of storing in external storage device In the present embodiment, the selected captured image may be stored in the external storage device. The external storage device is a device other than a game device (USB memory, storage unit of server, storage unit of portable terminal) or the like. In this way, the player can check and enjoy the captured image stored in the external storage device later.

11. Method for Uploading Captured Images to Server The game apparatus performs processing for transmitting (uploading) the selected three captured images to the server.

  When the server can receive user authentication and specify a user ID when receiving three captured images from the game device, the server stores the received three captured image data in a folder dedicated to the user ID. Process.

  In addition, when the server receives three shot images from the game device, and the user cannot be authenticated or there is no user ID, the unique information (serial number) that can be identified. The captured image data is stored in association with (in the unique information folder).

  As shown in FIG. 13, the game device displays the browsing access information of the address (folder) where the captured image is stored on the display unit. That is, the server notifies the game device of the folder where the captured image is stored, and the game device displays the folder (viewing access information) of the storage destination on the display unit. Thereby, the player can refer to the captured image via the Internet by accessing the browsing access information using a given terminal (the personal computer 40 or the mobile terminal 30 such as a smartphone). That is, when the server receives browsing access information from the player's terminal, the server transmits to the terminal a captured image specified by the browsing access information. For example, the server uses the captured image data specified by the browsing access information as part of the Web page information, and transmits the Web page to the terminal. The player can browse the web page using the web browser of the terminal. Note that the browsing access information is a URL, and the URL may be designated by a two-dimensional code.

  The server also determines one frame image from a plurality of types of frame images according to the game result, generates a composite image by combining the frame image and the captured image, and receives browsing access information from the terminal In this case, the composite image may be transmitted to the terminal. Further, when the browsing access information is received from the terminal, the server may transmit the captured image corrected by the correction process described later to the terminal, or is determined according to the corrected captured image and the game result. Alternatively, a composite image obtained by combining the frame images may be generated, and the composite image may be transmitted to the terminal.

12 Server Process The server of this embodiment may perform various processes in addition to the process of storing the three captured images received from the game device and the browsing process.

  For example, when the server stores a photographed image of a player permitted to be authenticated by the game device in the storage unit, the server stores the photographed image with the mail address associated with the user ID as a destination. An e-mail including the previous browsing access information in the text may be created and the e-mail may be transmitted.

  Further, the game device may transmit game result information of a player whose user authentication is permitted to the server, and the server may receive the game result information from the game device and update the game result information and the play history. . For example, the server records the game play date and the game result of the game play (evaluation information such as the score of the game) in the play history information associated with the user ID.

Further, the server adds 1 to the stamp value associated with the user ID every time the game play is performed. For example, at the time of user authentication, the server transmits information indicating that a rare game stage can be selected to the game device if the stamp value of the user ID permitted for user authentication is 3 or more. In addition to the two game stages, control is performed so that a rare game stage can be selected. When the game device accepts the selection of the rare game stage, the game device transmits information indicating that the user's rare game stage has been selected to the server, and the server stores the stamp value associated with the user ID. Is updated to 0.

  The server performs a process of changing an event to be activated for shooting during the game in accordance with the play history information, and when the process of changing the event is performed, transmits information to change the event to the game device. Processing may be performed. For example, a change is made such that a place where the special object A is displayed on the game image in the game is displayed on the special object B, and the change information is transmitted to the game device or the terminal.

  Further, the server may change the content (image, character, design, etc.) to be combined with the captured image according to the play history information. For example, if the server changes the event according to the play history, the content corresponding to the event after the change (character image after the change, image displayed during the mini game when the mini game event is activated, The image of the special moving image and the event message) are combined with the captured image, and the combined captured image is transmitted in response to a browsing request from the game device or the terminal. For example, when the main character of the game is changed from the special object A to the special object B, the frame image of the special object B may be combined with the captured image.

  In this way, the event change and the frame image are changed according to the play history, so that the player's willingness to play the game can be increased.

  Further, the server may perform an editing process of a captured image, an update process of a browsing history, etc. when the user ID and password of the player are transmitted from the terminal of the player and the user authentication is permitted. The shot image editing process includes, for example, an edit process for combining with an image of a special character appearing in the game, a process for writing a message on the shot image, a correction process, and the like.

  In addition, when there is an access from the terminal of the player to the browsing access information (URL) in which the captured image is stored, the server updates information indicating that the captured image has been browsed. For example, the server updates the browsing flag of the browsing history (for example, updates the browsing flag from 0 to 1). The server refers to the browsing history corresponding to the user ID of the player at the time of game play, and if there is information indicating that the captured image has been browsed (when the viewing flag is 1), , A privilege grant process (for example, a privilege video display process in which a rare character appears) may be performed.

13. Correction Processing The game apparatus according to the present embodiment performs shooting so that the player is not conscious during the game. For example, the shooting is performed without using a light emitter (with the flash off) during shooting. Cannot be shot in the best environment for shooting. Further, during the game, a game image is displayed on the display unit, but the brightness and color tone of the game image are different from time to time. For example, if shooting is performed at the timing of a dark game image, the entire shot image becomes dark, and the shooting desired by the player cannot be performed. For example, the photographed image J5 in FIG. 10 is not a photographed image desired by the player because the entire photographed image becomes dark even though the player can enjoy the game. Therefore, in the game device of the present embodiment, a process for correcting the captured image is performed during the game.

For example, the game apparatus performs correction processing related to image processing such as brightness, color tone, exposure, blurring, trimming, focus adjustment, camera shake correction (motion correction), and the like of each captured image shot during the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a photographed image that is determined to be the best internally in advance is selected from a plurality of photographed images, and numerical values of the selected photographed image (for example, pixel brightness values, RGB colors) Correction processing may be performed in accordance with at least one of a value, a minimum value, a maximum value, an average value, a median value, and a mode value. For example, the remaining photographed images may be corrected according to the numerical value of the highest photographed image based on the priority order from among a plurality of photographed images.

(1) Description of photographed image to be corrected In this embodiment, four photographed images are photographed during the game. As shown in FIG. 14, in principle, the photographed images J3 to J6 photographed during the game are subject to correction. However, the captured images J1 and J2 at the time of commemorative photography may also be corrected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, some captured images may be selected from a plurality of captured images under a predetermined condition, and the selected captured image may be a correction target. This is because the processing load of the apparatus can be reduced by using the selected captured image as a correction target.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a captured image captured during an event period or event timing during a game may be selected from a plurality of captured images, and the selected captured image may be a correction target.

  In the present embodiment, a part of the captured images with high priority may be selected, and the selected captured image may be a correction target. For example, correction processing may be performed on a captured image having the highest priority among the captured images J3 to J6 captured during the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, based on input information for selecting a captured image from the input unit or the sub input unit, a part of the captured images is selected from the plurality of captured images, and the selected captured image is subject to correction. It is good.

(2) Handling of photographed image after correction As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, etc., the game apparatus of the present embodiment determines the priority of the photographed image and displays it on the display unit. Is determined based on the corrected photographed image. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 14, when the captured images J3, J4, J5, and J6 are corrected among the captured images J1 to J6 captured by the game device, the captured images J1 and J2 and the corrected captured images are displayed. A priority order is set for each of the images J3 ′, J4 ′, J5 ′, and J6 ′, and a process of displaying on the display unit according to the priority order is performed.

  In the present embodiment, after correcting the captured image, a part of the selected images among the plurality of captured images including the corrected captured image based on the input information for selecting the captured image from the input unit or the sub input unit. May be selected. Then, the game device uploads the selected captured image to the server.

(3) Method in which server performs correction processing of photographed image In the present embodiment, the game apparatus performs the correction processing of the photographed image, but the server may perform the correction processing of the photographed image. That is, the game device may upload the selected three photographed images to the server, and the server may perform processing for correcting the photographed image received from the game device as necessary.

(4) Specific Example of Correction Processing Next, a specific example of correction processing according to the present embodiment will be described.

<Correction processing for brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur>
In the present embodiment, correction relating to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of the captured image is performed.

  Brightness correction is a process of changing the pixel value (value representing shading) of an image. For example, a function (gradation conversion function, tone curve) that specifies how the pixel value of the output image (corrected captured image) is associated with each pixel value of the input image (pre-corrected captured image) ) Etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the entire captured image J5 is a dark image, but the entire image can be brightened by lightness correction to form a new captured image J5 ′.

  The tone correction is a process for changing the RGB value of an image. For example, the brightness and contrast of the entire image are corrected by changing each color value of RGB. For example, when the entire photographed image is reddish, color tone correction is performed so as to eliminate the reddishness. In the present embodiment, when a face is detected using a face recognition program or the like, color correction such as adjusting the face color to a bright color may be performed.

  The exposure means the total amount of light passing through the range of the photographing unit and the brightness of the image itself by exposing the solid-state imaging device to the light passing through the lens. In this embodiment, overexposed portions are exposed to strong light (portions where tone information is lost and whitened), underexposed portions where light is insufficient (tone information is displayed). Exposure correction processing is performed to correct a black portion that has been lost. For example, a negative exposure correction is performed for an overexposed portion, and a positive exposure correction is performed for an underexposed portion.

  The blur correction is a process for blurring a captured image, and is a correction for smoothing the change in lightness and darkness of the image. For example, the blurring process performs a process of converting a captured image (a process of converting a pixel value) using an averaging filter, a smoothing filter, or the like. If smoothing is performed, unnecessary shade fluctuations such as noise included in the image can be reduced, and a natural image can be obtained.

  (A) In the present embodiment, there are a first mode in which the subject is illuminated and photographed (for example, a commemorative photographing mode) and a second mode in which the subject is photographed without being illuminated (for example, an in-game photographing mode). However, correction processing related to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of the captured image may be performed on the captured image captured in the second mode.

  Normally, shooting with the subject illuminated can produce a photographed image that is sufficiently bright and satisfactory for the player, but if the subject is not illuminated, the photographed image will be taken in a dark environment. It tends to be dark. Therefore, in the present embodiment, correction processing related to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of a captured image captured in the second mode in which the subject is captured without illuminating the subject may be performed.

  (B) In this embodiment, based on image information of a photographed image (commemorative photograph image) photographed at a predetermined timing, the brightness, color tone, exposure, and You may make it perform the correction process regarding at least 1 of the blurring.

In addition, a photographed image photographed at a predetermined timing is likely to be a photographed image that can be satisfied by the player when the player decides a pose. Therefore, in this embodiment, based on image information of a captured image (commemorative image) captured at a predetermined timing, at least brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of the captured image captured during the game. One correction process may be performed. Note that the image information can be pixel values such as brightness and color values (RGB color values) of each pixel.

  For example, based on the brightness of the image information of a photographed image (commemorative photograph image) photographed at a predetermined timing, the brightness correction of the photographed image photographed during the game is performed. Further, based on the color tone of the image information of the photographed image (commemorative photograph image) photographed at a predetermined timing, the color tone correction of the photographed image photographed during the game is performed. Further, based on the degree of exposure (exposure information) of the image information of the captured image (commemorative image) captured at a predetermined timing, exposure correction of the captured image captured during the game is performed. Further, based on the degree of blurring (blurring information) of image information of a photographed image (commemorative photographed image) photographed at a predetermined timing, blur correction of the photographed image photographed during the game is performed.

  (C) In addition, when performing multiple shooting during a game, the brightness and color output from the game screen vary, and it may be too bright or too dark. Whether it is taken or not varies from time to time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, based on the average value of the image information of a plurality of photographed images photographed during the game, it relates to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of the photographed image photographed during the game. Correction processing may be performed.

  For example, based on the average value of the brightness of a plurality of photographed images photographed during the game, the brightness correction of the photographed images photographed during the game is performed. Moreover, based on the average value of the color tone of the some picked-up image image | photographed during the game, the color tone correction | amendment of the image | photographed image image | photographed during the game is performed. Further, based on the average value of the exposure levels of a plurality of photographed images photographed during the game, exposure correction of the photographed images photographed during the game is performed. Further, based on the average value of the degree of blur of a plurality of photographed images photographed during the game, blur correction of the photographed images photographed during the game is performed.

  (D) Further, in the present embodiment, correction processing related to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of a captured image captured during the game is performed based on predetermined image information. Also good. Here, the predetermined image information is predetermined image information (brightness, color value, exposure level, blurring level) that is considered to be brightness and color values that appear natural to humans.

  For example, brightness correction of a captured image taken during the game is performed based on predetermined brightness information. Further, based on predetermined color tone information, the color tone of a captured image taken during the game is corrected. In addition, exposure correction of a captured image taken during the game is performed based on information on a predetermined exposure level. In addition, based on information on a predetermined blur level, blur correction of a captured image shot during the game is performed.

  (E) Moreover, in this embodiment, based on the brightness of the game image at the time of imaging | photography of the captured image image | photographed during the game, you may make it perform the process which correct | amends the brightness of the said captured image.

  For example, when the brightness of the game image at the time of shooting is lower than a predetermined value during the game, a process of correcting the brightness of the shot image is performed so that the brightness of the shot image becomes bright.

  (F) Moreover, in this embodiment, based on the color tone of the game image at the time of imaging | photography of the captured image image | photographed during the game, you may make it perform the process which correct | amends the color tone of the said captured image.

  For example, if the color tone of the game image at the time of shooting during the game has a green (B) color value greater than a predetermined value, each color value of RGB is set so that the green (B) color value of the shot image cannot be increased. The process which corrects to adjust is performed.

  (G) In the present embodiment, based on at least one of brightness information based on time information at the time of shooting of a shot image shot during the game and brightness information detected by the illuminance sensor, the shooting is performed. You may make it perform the correction process regarding at least 1 of the brightness of an image, a color tone, exposure, and a blur.

  For example, when the game device is installed outside a building, the brightness at the time of shooting may be reflected in the image because it is bright during the day and dark at night. Therefore, in the present embodiment, correction processing related to at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blur of the captured image is performed based on brightness information based on time information of the captured image captured during the game. Also good. For example, since it is 24 hours a day, brightness information for each hour is set in advance, and at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blurring of the captured image is corrected according to the brightness information.

  In the present embodiment, at least one of brightness, color tone, exposure, and blurring of a captured image is corrected based on brightness information (light amount information, light amount value) detected by an illuminance sensor at the time of shooting. In this way, correction can be performed based on actual brightness.

<Trimming>
In the present embodiment, a range of a subject in a captured image is specified, and when the range is smaller than a predetermined size, a correction process for performing trimming to cut out the range may be performed.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, it is expected to shoot the state of playing without being aware of the camera during the game, but the player may appear small in the corner of the captured image, which is natural. Even if it is a smile, it may be an unnatural image when viewed as a whole. For example, even if it is a photograph taken by a player with a smile like the photographed image J6 in FIG. 14, it may be reflected in the corner of the image. Therefore, in the present embodiment, trimming correction is performed on the captured image captured during the game. Trimming correction is a process for cutting out a part of a captured image.

  Specifically, based on a given face recognition program, a face range (face portion) in which the player is shown in the captured image is specified, and the face range has a predetermined size (for example, the entire captured image). Is smaller than 1/16 the size of the face), the face range is cut out, and the cut out image is enlarged in accordance with the original size. A given image process may be performed so that the trimmed new image becomes a natural image. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the photographed image J6 can be converted into a photographed image J6 ′ by trimming correction.

<Blur correction>
In the present embodiment, it may be determined whether or not a blur has occurred in the captured image, and when the captured image has a blur, a correction process for correcting the blur of the captured image may be performed.

  In the game apparatus of this embodiment, a player can sit on a chair and ride the game apparatus, and the game apparatus itself can move, and blurring may occur due to movement of the game apparatus during shooting.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, blur correction (including camera shake correction) may be performed. In this way, the unclear photographed image is clear and the photographed image desired by the player can be obtained. For example, the blur correction may be performed using a given blur correction filter or function.

<Focus correction>
In this embodiment, it may be determined whether or not the captured image is out of focus, and when the captured image is out of focus, the focus correction of the captured image may be performed.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, focus correction may be performed on the captured image captured during the game. Focus correction is correction for focusing, and corrects a captured image by using a given focus correction filter or function. In this way, the unclear photographed image is clear and the photographed image desired by the player can be obtained.

<Correction for retouch effect>
In the present embodiment, correction processing for performing a retouching effect on a captured image may be performed under a predetermined condition. In this way, the player can enjoy images having various effects based on the captured images. The correction for performing the retouch effect includes a process for making a captured image a gray scale image, a process for making a sepia tone, a process for making an animation tone, a process for making a brush stroke, a process for making a pencil tone, and the like. These processes can correct a photographed image using a filter or a function corresponding to each retouching effect.

  For example, when the game device (or a server) receives information for selecting any of the retouch effects from the player's terminal, a correction process related to the selected retouch effect may be performed.

14 Others In this embodiment, the facial expression detected based on the facial expression detection program is a smile. However, not only a smile is detected, but also facial expressions such as anger and sadness may be detected and processed.

15. Processing on the game side In the present embodiment, in a game device that shoots a player who is playing, in order to shoot a fun state of the player who is playing, if a predetermined facial expression is not detected in the current shot image of the player, A process for changing the effect (event) during the game and a process for changing the difficulty level may be performed.

  For example, in the present embodiment, each time a subject is photographed during a game, it is determined whether or not a smile matching a certain standard is detected based on a facial expression detection program in a photographed image photographed at the photographing timing Tx. In the photographed image photographed at the photographing timing Tx, when a smile that matches a certain standard is not detected, processing for increasing the number of enemy characters, processing for changing the size of the enemy character after the photographing timing Tx, A process of increasing the number of special characters, a process of changing the size of the special character, or the like may be performed, or an event for displaying a rare character may be performed after the shooting timing Tx.

16. About Game Device In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a display (for example, a sub display unit SMN) that allows a child's guardian to check the state inside the case on the side surface SC of the case (game device). And an input unit (a touch panel type display including an input unit and a display unit, a lever SL, a button SB, etc.), and a guardian may take a picture while watching a child. In this way, since the guardian looks at the shooting timing while watching the child, the shooting can be performed at a good timing and a shot image with a good finish can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system, 30 Portable terminal, 34 Image pick-up part, 40 Personal computer, 50 Authentication medium, 52 Non-contact communication IC, 100 Server, 110 Processing part, 112
Communication control unit, 113 storage processing unit, 114 player information control unit, 115 captured image control unit, 116 browsing processing unit, 117 mail processing unit, 118 authentication unit, 170 storage unit, 172 player information, 174 captured image data, 200 game Device, 210 processing unit, 212 game processing unit, 214 display control unit, 215 photographing processing unit, 216 correction processing unit, 218 selection unit, 219 priority order setting unit, 220 communication control unit, 232 image generation unit, 233 sound generation unit 235 Storage processing unit 236 Authentication unit 260 Input unit 270 Storage unit 280 Information storage medium 290 Display unit 291 Sub display unit 292 Sound output unit 294 Portable information storage device 295 Sub input unit 297 Authentication medium reading device, 298 photographing unit

Claims (19)

A game system including a game device,
The game device is
A game processing unit for performing a game process based on input information from the first input unit;
A display control unit for displaying a game image on the main monitor during the game of the first player ;
During a game of the first player, a plurality of subjects as the first player are photographed at a predetermined timing by a photographing unit arranged in a predetermined photographing direction, and a plurality of photographed images are stored. An imaging processing unit that performs processing stored in the unit;
From among the plurality of captured images, viewed contains a selection unit, the performing a process of selecting a portion of the captured image,
The display control unit
Displaying the plurality of captured images on a sub-monitor provided in a housing of the game device;
The selection unit is
A part of the plurality of photographed images is captured based on input information for selecting a photographed image from a second input unit that can be operated by a second player in relation to the sub-monitor provided in the housing. A game system characterized by performing processing for selecting an image . In claim 1,
The game device is
A game system, further comprising a storage processing unit that performs a process of storing the photographed image selected by the selection unit in an external storage device. In claim 1 or 2,
A server connected to the game device via a network;
The game device is
A communication control unit that performs a process of transmitting the captured image selected by the selection unit to the server;
The server is
A communication control unit that performs processing for receiving the captured image from the game device;
A storage processing unit that performs processing for storing the received captured image in the storage unit of the server;
And a browsing processing unit that transmits the captured image to the terminal when receiving the browsing access information of the captured image from a terminal connected to the server via a network. In any one of claims 1 to 3
The display control unit
Displaying a game image including a special object in the event period or event timing in the game on the main monitor ;
The imaging processing unit
A game system characterized in that a subject is photographed during an event period or event timing in the game, and a photographed image is stored in a storage unit. In any one of Claims 1-4 ,
The display control unit
During the game, a game image including a special object is displayed on the main monitor ,
The imaging processing unit
A game system, wherein a subject is photographed during a period or timing when the special object is located on the photographing unit side of the game image, and the photographed photographed image is stored in a storage unit. In any one of Claims 1-5 ,
The display control unit
During the game, a game image including a special object is displayed on the main monitor ,
The imaging processing unit
A game system characterized in that a subject is photographed during a period or timing when the special object is operated, and a photographed photographed image is stored in a storage unit. In any one of Claims 1-6 ,
The game processing unit
Based on the input information of the first input unit, a game process for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The imaging processing unit
A game system characterized in that a subject is photographed at a timing when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied or during a period including the timing, and a photographed image is stored in a storage unit. In any one of claims 1 to 7
The imaging processing unit
A game system characterized in that a subject is photographed at a timing when a specific result is obtained in game play or a period including the timing, and a photographed photographed image is stored in a storage unit. The display control unit in any one of claims 1 to 8,
A special image is displayed on the main monitor immediately after the timing at which a specific result is obtained in game play,
The imaging processing unit
A game system characterized in that a subject is photographed at the display timing of the special image, and the photographed image is stored in a storage unit. In any one of claims 1 to 9
The game processing unit
A game system that controls the progress of a game by triggering an event period or event timing until a photographed image in which a given facial expression is detected is photographed based on a facial expression detection program. In any one of claims 1-10,
The game device is
A priority order setting unit that performs a process of setting the priority order of each of the plurality of captured images;
The display control unit
A game system , wherein the plurality of photographed images are displayed on the sub-monitor in order from a photographed image having a higher priority . In claim 11 ,
The priority setting unit
A game system characterized in that a higher priority is set for a captured image captured during an event period or event timing during the game than other captured images. In claim 11 or 12 ,
The priority setting unit
A game system, wherein a captured image in which a given facial expression is detected based on a facial expression detection program has a higher priority than a captured image in which a given facial expression is not detected based on the facial expression detection program. In claim 13 ,
The priority setting unit
A game system characterized in that the higher the number of given facial expressions in a photographed image, the higher the priority is set. In any one of claims 11 to 14,
The priority setting unit
A game system characterized in that a higher priority is set as the number of faces in a photographed image detected based on a face recognition program increases. In any one of claims 11-15,
The game processing unit
Based on the input information of the first input unit, a game process for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The priority setting unit
A game system characterized in that a priority is set higher for a captured image captured during a timing at which the predetermined condition is determined to be satisfied or during a period including the timing than other captured images. In any one of claims 1-16,
The game device is
A game system further comprising: an image generation unit that determines one frame image from a plurality of types of frame images according to a game result, and generates a composite image obtained by combining the frame image and a captured image. In any one of claims 1 to 17
A server connected to the game device via a network;
The game device is
A communication control unit that performs processing for transmitting information for identifying the player individual and information indicating that the game has been played to the server;
The server is
A communication control unit for performing processing for receiving information identifying the player individual and information indicating that the game has been played from the game device;
A player information control unit that updates a play history associated with information identifying the individual player based on information indicating that the game has been played,
A player information control unit of the server,
In accordance with the play history, a process for changing an event to be triggered for shooting during the game is performed,
A communication control unit of the server,
When the process which changes the said event is performed, the game system characterized by performing the process which transmits the information which changes the said event to the said game device. In any one of claims 1 to 18
A server connected to the game device via a network;
The game device is
A communication control unit that performs processing for transmitting information for identifying a player individual, information indicating that a game has been played, and a captured image to the server;
The server is
A communication control unit for performing processing for receiving information identifying the player individual from the game device, information indicating that the game has been played, and the captured image;
A player information control unit that updates a play history associated with information identifying the individual player based on information indicating that the game has been played,
A player information control unit of the server,
A game system, wherein a frame image to be combined with the captured image is changed according to the play history.

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