JP6600452B2 - Image editing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image editing apparatus used in a seal vending machine.

  At the photo booth, a user takes a picture of a subject including himself, and draws a favorite frame, a character design called graffiti on the photographed picture, composites the background, and prints the composite image as a sticker print Vending machines (print vending machines with photography booths) are known.

  Such a seal vending machine is provided with an image editing apparatus for scribing a photographic image. JP 2003-231321 (Patent Document 1), JP 2005-210272 (Patent Document 2). ), JP-A-2009-13436 (Patent Document 3), JP-A-2011-232630 (Patent Document 4), JP-A-2012-141439 (Patent Document 5), JP-A-2013-137477 (Patent) Document 6) and Japanese Patent No. 5549762 (Patent Document 7) disclose an image editing apparatus.

  In the image editing apparatus disclosed in each of the above documents, in order to create a print image using a photographic image, a pen tool display area for drawing a character, a picture, etc. on a photographic image on a monitor screen, a character, a figure Various functions are provided for scribing, such as a stamp tool for selecting individual stamp images representing the above and placing them at desired positions on the photographic image. In particular, a pen tool display area for drawing characters, pictures, and the like on a photographic image is popular with users and is an indispensable tool for graffiti.

  More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 of Patent Document 5, buttons for selecting tools such as “pen”, “stamp roller”, and “various” are arranged. When one of the tools is selected, a content palette corresponding to that tool is displayed. The content palette is divided by tastes such as “Shocking Color”, “Puppy Fine”,... “Ready Black”, and the “Taste” selected in the “Tool” is changed by switching the tab with the taste name. Is displayed and can be used for editing.

JP 2003-231321 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-210272 JP 2009-134036 A JP2011-232630A JP 2012-141439 A JP 2013-137477 A Japanese Patent No. 5549762

  In the image editing apparatus, there are cases where two users each write a favorite graffiti on a photographic image displayed on a monitor screen. In such a case, the images selected by the two users are displayed on the left and right on the monitor screen, and each user performs individual graffiti on each image.

  At this time, the same tools (icons) for performing scribing such as a pen tool display area and a stamp tool are arranged on the monitor screen on the left and right sides, respectively. As a result, there is a limitation on the size of the monitor screen, which gives the user the impression of being arranged in a complicated manner. In addition, when a function in each tool is selected, the display becomes small, and there may be a problem that it takes time to reach a desired tool.

  Further, in the conventional palette display method as described above in Patent Document 5, “stamp” and “pen” cannot be displayed at the same time, and the editing tool cannot be selected while comparing them.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an image editing apparatus that is more convenient for the graffiti of the consumer (user).

  The image editing apparatus according to the present invention is an image editing apparatus that creates a print image in which an edited image created by a user is combined with a photographed image taken of the user, the first input means and the second input device. On the editing screen on which predetermined information is input using the input means, and on the editing screen, one captured image selected from a plurality of captured images captured by the user is displayed, and the first In the first editing area where the user creates an edited image using one input means, and on the editing screen, one captured image selected from a plurality of captured images captured by the user is displayed. The second input area is arranged between the second edit area where the user creates an edited image using the second input means, and the first edit area and the second edit area. No input means And a central editing material display area for displaying a plurality of editing materials selected by the first input means and the second input means when creating an edited image, and a plurality of the editing images The material is arranged in a matrix and includes rows arranged in an odd number.

  In another form, the editing screen is a touch panel type operation monitor, the first input means is a left touch pen, and the second input means is a right touch pen.

  In another embodiment, the central editing material display area is a pen tool display area, and the plurality of editing materials are a pen tip type and a pen color type.

  In another embodiment, a selection display is displayed on the selected editing material among the plurality of editing materials.

  In another form, the first editing area includes a first editing material display area for displaying a plurality of editing materials, and the editing material selected immediately before from the first editing material display area. Displays the previous selection display, and the second editing area includes a second editing material display area for displaying a plurality of editing materials, and is selected immediately before from the second editing material display area. The previous selection display is displayed on the editing material.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image editing apparatus that is more convenient for the graffiti of a consumer (user).

It is a 1st perspective view which shows the photo print production apparatus in embodiment. It is a 2nd perspective view which shows the photographic print production apparatus in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the photo print production apparatus in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the whole flow of the production method in the photo print production apparatus in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the edit screen displayed on the operation monitor of the image editing apparatus in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the image of the pen tool display area projected on the operation monitor of the image editing apparatus in embodiment. It is the 1st figure showing the state where the predetermined line type in the pen tool display field in an embodiment was selected. It is a 2nd figure which shows the state by which the predetermined line type in the pen tool display area in embodiment was selected. It is a 3rd figure which shows the state by which the predetermined line type in the pen tool display area in embodiment was selected. It is a 1st figure which shows the layout of the line type in the pen tool display area in related technology. It is a 2nd figure which shows the layout of the line type in the pen tool display area in related technology. It is a 1st figure which shows the layout of the line type in the pen tool display area in embodiment. It is a 2nd figure which shows the layout of the line type in the pen tool display area in embodiment. It is a 3rd figure which shows the layout of the line type in the pen tool display area in embodiment. It is a 4th figure which shows the layout of the line | wire type in the pen tool display area in embodiment. It is a 5th figure which shows the layout of the line | wire type in the pen tool display area in embodiment. It is a 6th figure which shows the layout of the line | wire type in the pen tool display area in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the guidance image shown on the operation monitor before starting scribbling in an embodiment. It is a figure which displays the selection display screen which has the subject at the time of starting graffiti in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the discrimination | determination process regarding the selection display when a touch pen is operated during scribbling in an embodiment. It is a figure which shows the edit screen displayed by the discrimination | determination process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the edit screen displayed by the discrimination | determination process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the edit screen displayed by the discrimination | determination process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the edit screen displayed by the discrimination | determination process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the edit screen displayed by the discrimination | determination process of FIG.

  A photographic print creation apparatus, a photographic print creation method, and an image editing apparatus in an embodiment based on the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each embodiment described below, when referring to the number, amount, and the like, the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the number, amount, and the like unless otherwise specified. The same parts and corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description may not be repeated. It is planned from the beginning to use the structures in the embodiments in appropriate combinations.

(Photo print creation device 1)
With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a schematic configuration of the photo print creating apparatus 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a first perspective view (front, right side, plane) showing a photographic print creation apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a second perspective view showing the photographic print creation apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. Front, left side, plane).

  This photo print creation device (print vending machine with a photography booth) 1 includes a customer service device (pre-user operating device for a stick vending machine) 201, a photographing device (camera for a stick vending machine) 300, image editing. An apparatus (image editing / printing machine for a photo sticker vending machine) 400 and a post-service customer service (post-user operation machine for a sticker vending machine) 500 are provided.

  The customer service apparatus 201 includes a coin insertion slot 210, an operation monitor 220, and a speaker 230. The photographing apparatus 300 includes a photographing camera 310, an operation monitor 320, and lighting fixtures 330 and 340. The image editing apparatus 400 includes an operation monitor 410 and a touch pen 420. The subsequent customer service device 500 includes an operation monitor 510 and a photo sticker receiving port 520.

(Functional block of photo print creation device 1)
With reference to FIG. 3, the functional blocks of the photo print creating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the photo print creation apparatus 1.

  The photo print creating apparatus 1 includes a computer device 1001 that controls the entire photo print creating device 1, a control board 1002 that receives instructions from the operating computer device 1001 and controls various connected devices, and a chroma key. A capture board 1017. These function as the control device 1000 of the photo print creation apparatus 1. The control device 1000 may be mounted on the imaging device 300 or the image editing device 400.

  The computer apparatus 1001 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1003, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 1004, a memory 1005, and a communication unit 1006. The CPU 1003 controls the computer device 1001 by executing a program stored in the memory 1005.

  The control program is stored in the HDD 1004 by being installed in the computer apparatus 1001. A memory 1005 is a main memory of the computer apparatus 1001 and is used as a temporary work area for a control program executed by the CPU 1003.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 1003 executes the control program, so that the control board 1002 controls the light emission of the lighting fixtures 330 and 340 via the light emission control unit 1100.

  The HDD 1004 has a control program for causing the photo print creating apparatus 1 to execute a predetermined process, graphic data and audio data necessary for the process, composite image data indicating a generated composite image, and a plurality of prepared images. Various image data such as a frame image and a plurality of stamp images, background image data indicating a plurality of background images prepared in advance, a sheet design image indicating a plurality of sheet designs prepared in advance, and the like are stored.

  The communication unit 1006 communicates with a server (not shown) via a network such as the Internet.

  The computer apparatus 1001 executes a pre-service process in the pre-service apparatus 201. The computer device 1001 executes a control program and displays a demonstration video, a name input screen, and the like on a reception operation monitor (reception display) 220.

  The speaker 230 outputs guidance voice, BGM, and the like based on the instruction signal given from the computer device 1001.

  The computer device 1001 executes a photographic image generation process in the photographing device 300. The computer apparatus 1001 executes a control program, and transmits a control signal to the control board 1002 in accordance with a user operation input via the operation monitor (front display) 320 as necessary.

  The control board 1002 causes the light emission control unit 1100 to charge and illuminate the lighting fixtures 330 and 340 according to the light emission mode at the photographing timing. A speaker (not shown) outputs guidance such as an operation method for photographing play, BGM, and the like based on an instruction signal given from the computer device 1001.

  The chroma key capture board 1017 captures video (subject video) captured by the camera 310 for shooting as digital data (still image) at a predetermined time interval (for example, 30 frames / second). The chroma key capture board 1017 detects an area other than the user (subject) from the captured still image by using the chroma key technique. The computer apparatus 1001 performs image processing on the face portion of the user video, and trims the user video so that a predetermined image size is obtained. Thereby, the picked-up image using the image which image | photographed the user is produced | generated. Also, the desired background image selected in the area other than the subject is synthesized.

  The computer device 1001 executes image editing processing. The computer apparatus 1001 executes a control program and transmits a control signal to the control board 1002 in accordance with an input operation using the editing operation monitor (editing display) 410, the left touch pen 420L, and the right touch pen 420R. To do. The computer apparatus 1001 is connected to the operation monitor 410 and controls them.

  The operation monitor 410 is a so-called touch panel system that detects contact of the right touch pen 420R, the left touch pen 420L, and the like and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the contact to the computer apparatus 1001. The operation monitor 410 displays the edited image transmitted from the computer device 1001 so as to overlap the photographic image.

  A speaker (not shown) outputs guidance such as an operation method for editing play, BGM, and the like based on an instruction signal given from the computer device 1001.

  The computer apparatus 1001 communicates with a server (not shown) via a network such as the Internet by the communication unit 1006. The image generated by the photo print creating apparatus 1 can be provided to the user's portable terminal via the server. Thereby, the user can acquire a photographic image and a composite image in the portable terminal.

  The computer device 1001 transmits access information (for example, URL) necessary for acquiring a composite image and a print image generated in response to a user's request to the user's portable terminal via the non-contact communication device. May be.

  The computer apparatus 1001 is connected to the printer 600, transmits a print instruction to the printer, and transmits a print image to be printed. When the printer completes reception of the print image to be printed, it starts printing according to the print instruction.

  In addition to the computer device 1001, the control board 1002 is connected to a fluorescent lamp, a coin control unit, and a service panel.

(Photo print creation flow)
With reference to FIG. 4, a photographic print creation flow using the photographic print creation apparatus in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an overall flow of a creation method in the photo print creation apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The photo print creating apparatus 1 performs a reception process as a pre-service process in the pre-service apparatus 201 at the start of play. In the reception process, a photographic image generation condition process and a background selection process are performed (step S10). The photo print creating apparatus 1 uses the photographing apparatus 300 to photograph a user (player) a plurality of times as a subject and generate a plurality of photographed images (step S20). The photographed image includes a photographic image (up image) in which the upper body of the user is photographed, and a photographic image (whole body image) in which the whole body of the user is photographed, and either one or both are photographed. As an example, the up image is photographed four times and the whole body image is photographed twice. The number of times may be changed as appropriate, and the up image may be taken three times and the whole body image may be taken three times.

  The photograph print creating apparatus 1 combines the frame image and background image selected by the user with the photographed image photographed by the photographing apparatus 300 in the image editing apparatus 400 after photographing, and then selects the selected brightness and the like. Image processing such as eye size is performed to form a processed image, and after receiving the graffiti processing (step S30), the processed image is created by the post processing performed by the user in the image editing apparatus 400 The edited “edited image” is synthesized, and a photographic image synthesis process for generating a “synthesized image” is performed (step S40).

  A plurality of layouts in which the generated composite image is arranged in a predetermined layout are presented to the user and a selection of layout is accepted (step S50), and the composite image is arranged according to the selected layout and combined with the sheet design image. Print image processing for generating a print image in which the image is incorporated is performed (step S60).

  Note that the composite image includes a processed image in which an edited image created by the scribing process is not combined. The same applies to the composite image used in the following description.

  The photo print creating apparatus 1 uses a printer to print a print image on photo print paper, and discharges the photo print from the photo sticker receiving port 520 of the post-service apparatus 500 (step S70). Furthermore, the photo print creating apparatus 1 transmits the composite image to the terminal owned by the user via the server.

  Here, when creating a composite image as a print image to be printed on photographic print paper, a background image laid out behind the shot image and a front of the shot image are usually taken for a plurality of shot images taken by the user. A processed image is formed on the basis of the frame image and the captured image that are laid out on the screen, and processes such as brightness, eye size, and leg length are performed. Further, an edited image such as graffiti by the user is synthesized to create a synthesized image (printed image). In this embodiment, a decorative pattern provided so as to surround each section described later is provided in the frame image.

  In the present embodiment, the captured image includes both a captured image including the processed image and a captured image not including the processed image.

  In the present embodiment, the editing image includes a background image, a frame image, a stamp image, and an editing image such as a pen input image, but includes other images in addition to the captured image and the processed image. In that case, the image is also included in the edited image.

  Furthermore, among the edited images, there may be an image to be synthesized as it is and an image that is not to be synthesized. For example, an image to be decorated on the user's face or the like (a makeup tool such as a lip or cheek, a disguise tool such as glasses or beard) may be synthesized as it is, and a background image or a frame image may be processed without being synthesized.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when at least one image of an editing image such as a background image, a frame image, a stamp image, and a pen input image is not used, or when at least one image is different, It can be said that the edited images are different.

(Image editing apparatus 400)
Next, image editing by the image editing apparatus 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an editing screen displayed on the operation monitor 410 of the image editing apparatus 400, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an image of the pen tool display area 1000C displayed on the operation monitor 410 of the image editing apparatus 400, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a first to third diagram illustrating a state where a predetermined line type is selected in the pen tool display area 1000C in the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the operation monitor 410 of the image editing apparatus 400, one captured image selected from a plurality of captured images captured by the user is displayed and the left touch pen 420L is used. The left image display area 1000L in which the user creates an edited image and one captured image selected from a plurality of captured images obtained by capturing the user are displayed and used with the right touch pen 420R. A right image display area 1000R for creating an edited image by the user is displayed.

  In the left image display area 1000L, a left selection image display area 1100L in which one captured image selected from the left image selection frame 1200L in which a plurality of captured images of the user are displayed is displayed in the center. It has been. In the drawing, the left selected image display area 1100L is circular, but may be rectangular.

  The left image display area 1000L is provided with a left editing material display area 1310L for displaying a plurality of editing materials in a lower area of the left selected image display area 1100L. A tag area 1300L for selecting a plurality of editing material categories is provided above the left editing material display area 1310L.

  Similarly, in the right image display area 1000R, a right selection image display area in which one captured image selected from the right image selection frame 1200R in which a plurality of captured images of the user are displayed is displayed in the center. 1100R is provided. In the drawing, the right-side selection image display area 1100R is circular, but may be rectangular.

  The right image display area 1000R is provided with a right editing material display area 1310R for displaying a plurality of editing materials in a lower area of the right selection image display area 1100R. A tag area 1300R for selecting a plurality of editing material categories is provided above the right editing material display area 1310R.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it can be used for either the left touch pen 420L or the right touch pen 420R between the left image display area 1000L and the right image display area 1000R. A pen tool display area 1000C is provided as a central editing material display area for displaying a plurality of editing materials selected by the left touch pen 420L and the right touch pen 420R.

  Referring to FIG. 6, in pen tool display area 1000 </ b> C, the pen type and pen thickness types are displayed as pen type display area 1010, and the pen color type is displayed as pen color display area 1020. Has been. In addition, a “character” button for displaying the type of pen thickness and whether to draw on the back side of the editing material is displayed. Here, regarding the thickness of the pen tip, a left pen thickness selection area 1010L and a right pen thickness selection area 1010R are provided. For the pen thickness, five levels of “very thick”, “thick”, “medium”, “thin”, and “very thin” are prepared from the top. The left pen thickness selection area 1010L accepts a selection operation only from the left touch pen 420L, and the right pen thickness selection area 1010R accepts a selection operation only from the right touch pen 420R.

  Above the left pen thickness selection area 1010L and the right pen thickness selection area 1010R, there are provided a left sample display area 1012L and a right sample display area 1012R in which a sample of the selected pen tip type is displayed. Yes.

  The pen tip type and the pen color type are all arranged in a matrix to form a pen palette and a color palette. These palettes are common to the left and right, and accept selection operations from either the left touch pen 420L or the right touch pen 420R.

  In the pen palette, the types of nib (editing material) are "Normal", "Fashion", "Fuzz", "Blur", "Marker", "White neon", "Black neon", "Water based", “Ballpoint pen”, “magic”, “pencil”, “gradation”, “edge”, “thin pen”, “water-based”, “ballpoint pen”, “magic”, and “pencil” are prepared in advance.

  In the state shown in FIG. 6, using the left touch pen 420L, the user selects “medium” as the pen thickness, and a display surrounded by a thick frame as the selection display. In addition, using the right touch pen 420R, the user selects “extremely thick” as the pen thickness, and the selection display shows a display surrounded by a thick frame.

  In the pen pallet, the user selects “normal” using the left touch pen 420L, and is surrounded by a left-pointing triangular arrow LY and a thick frame as shown in FIG. 7A. Is displayed. Further, the display color surrounded by a thick frame as the selection display may be changed between the left side and the right side. By doing so, you will be able to see which is better. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, by making the thick frame a semicircle, even if the user on the left side is selecting, the user on the right side can use the same nib type. This may be made clearer.

  Further, using the right touch pen 420R, the user selects “magic”, and as shown in FIG. 8A, a display surrounded by a right-pointing triangular arrow RY and a thick frame is displayed. Yes. Further, the display color surrounded by a thick frame as the selection display may be changed between the left side and the right side. By doing so, you will be able to see which is better. Also, as shown in FIG. 8B, by making the thick frame a semicircle, the left user can use the same nib type even when the right user is selecting. This may be made clearer.

  When the same editing material is selected by the left touch pen 420L and the right touch pen 420R, as shown in FIG. 9A, a left-pointing triangular arrow LY and a right-pointing triangular arrow RY are displayed simultaneously. . Further, the display color surrounded by a thick frame as the selection display may be changed between the left side and the right side. By doing so, you will be able to see which is better. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, it may be made clear that left and right users are simultaneously selected by making the thick frame a semicircle.

  Referring to FIG. 6 again, as the editing material, the pen color type is not shown in the drawing, but a palette of 26 pen colors is prepared, and the left touch pen 420L. Thus, the user selects the pen color 1020L, and as shown in FIG. 6, the display is surrounded by a left-pointing triangular arrow and a thick frame as shown in FIG. 6, and the right touch pen 420R allows the user to The pen color 1020R is selected, and as shown in FIG. 6, a display surrounded by a right-pointing triangular arrow and a thick frame is displayed.

  Here, in both the pen type pen palette and the pen color type palette, a plurality of editing materials are arranged in a matrix and include odd rows. It is characterized by. For example, in the pen type pen pallet, the first row is 4 (4 columns), the 2nd row is 3 (3 columns), the 3rd row is 4 (4 columns), the 4th row is 3 The number (three columns) and the fifth row are four (four columns). In the pen color palette, the first row is 9 (9 columns), the second row is 8 (8 columns), and the third row is 9 (9 columns).

  In this way, in the pen pallet of pen type and pen color palette, a plurality of editing materials are arranged in a matrix and unintentionally generated by including an odd number of rows. There is no gap between the left and right, even if you are a user on the left side, you can freely use the editing material located on the right side, and conversely, even the user on the right side can freely use the editing material located on the left side. Encourage use.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 17, the arrangement of a plurality of editing materials in a matrix will be described. 10 and 11 are first and second diagrams showing the layout of line types in the pen tool display area in the related art. 12 to 17 are first to sixth diagrams showing the layout of line types in the pen tool display area in the embodiment.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the pen type display area 1010 and the pen color display area 1020 have the same number of columns included in each row and the editing material is arranged with an even number of columns included As shown in FIG. 11 unconsciously (in FIG. 10, when four lines (four columns) are arranged in each row in the pen type display area 1010 and eight (eight columns) are arranged in each line in the pen color display area 1020). The left-side user and the right-side user cannot select the editing material that is conscious of the right side, and the right-side user cannot select the editing material that is conscious of the left side. Misunderstood.

  In addition to the arrangement pattern including a plurality of editing materials shown in FIG. 6 arranged in a matrix and including an odd number of rows, the 3-3 row example arrangement as shown in FIG. The matrix arrangement of 1-3-1 as shown in FIG. 13, the matrix arrangement of 3-4-3-4 shown in FIG. 14, the matrix arrangement of 2-4-3-4 shown in FIG. 15, and the 1--1 shown in FIG. Any arrangement that does not divide vertically in the approximate center of the pallet area, such as a matrix arrangement of 2-3-2-1, may be used. In the above description, the editing material icon is circular, but a square (rectangular) icon may be employed as shown in FIG. 17, and the shape is not particularly limited.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18, a problem when starting image editing by the image editing apparatus 400 will be described. When the image editing apparatus 400 starts image editing, if the pen tool display area 1000C is displayed between the left image display area 1000L and the right image display area 1000R, the user uses the right and left in common. It is possible to recognize that the right user cannot select the same pen type or pen color selected by the left user.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, when image editing by the image editing apparatus 400 is started, a pen tool display area 1000C including a commonly used pen palette and color palette is displayed, and the same pen type, Alternatively, the pop display screen 2000 may be used to announce to the user that the same pen color can be selected simultaneously by two people.

  In addition, when image editing is started, the same pen type is displayed by selecting and displaying the left and right arrows shown in FIG. 9 on the pen type (for example, “normal”) selected by default. You may be informed that you can select both left and right at the same time. The same applies to the pen color.

  In the figure, the pop display screen 2000 is displayed only in the left image display area 1000L, but may be displayed in the right image display area 1000R. Further, the pop display screen may be hidden after a certain period of time, or may be hidden by providing a confirmation button and the user pressing the confirmation button.

(Selection display of material display area)
Next, the selection display for the editing material and the selection display selected immediately before will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a selection display screen when the scribing in the related art is started, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a determination process regarding the selection display when the touch pen is operated during scribing, and FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an editing screen displayed by the discrimination process of FIG. 20, and FIGS. 22 to 25 are diagrams showing other examples of the editing screen displayed by the discrimination process of FIG.

  Similarly to the case described above, if the left image display area 1000L or the right image display area 1000R and the pen tool display area 1000C that can be used in common by the left and right users are displayed at the same time, the left image display area 1000L or It may be difficult to determine whether the editing material in the right image display area 1000R is selected for editing input or whether the editing material in the pen tool display area 1000C is selected for editing input (active state). Conceivable.

  For example, in the selection state shown in FIG. 19, “special” is selected as the editing material in the left editing material display area 1310L, a thick selection frame is displayed on the entire special palette, and “pink × black”. In addition, a thick selection frame is displayed on the editing material at the upper left, and “medium” is selected as the size of the editing material. On the other hand, in the pen tool display area 1000C, “middle” is selected as the pen thickness, “OFF” is selected as the character (the character is displayed in a layer below the image), and the pen tip type is “normal” "Is selected, and each icon is selected and displayed. In this case, it is difficult to determine which of the left editing material display area 1310L and the pen tool display area 1000C is selected (active state), and which editing material can be currently input. It can cause confusion.

  Similarly, in the right editing material display area 1310R, “stamp” is selected as the editing material, a thick selection frame is displayed on the entire stamp palette, and “name” and a thick line are displayed on the upper left editing material. Is displayed, and “medium” is selected as the size of the editing material. On the other hand, in the pen tool display area 1000C, “extremely thick” is selected as the pen thickness, “ON” is selected as the text (the text is displayed in a layer below the image), and the pen tip type is “magic” "Is selected, and each icon is selected and displayed. In this case, it is impossible to determine which one of the right editing material display area 1310R and the pen tool display area 1000C is selected (active state).

  Therefore, in order to avoid such a confusion by the user, it is preferable to employ a determination step for displaying a selection display screen shown in FIG. First, the operation monitor 410 determines whether or not the touch pen is down (detected) (step 10: hereinafter simply referred to as “S10”). If the detection of the touch pen is determined, it is determined whether or not the icon of the editing material exists at the detected coordinates (S20). When the touch pen detection is not determined (NO in S20), the process returns to the start.

  If there is an icon for the editing material at the detected coordinates (YES in S20), it is determined whether or not the pen group (pen tool display area 1000C) is present (S30). If it is not a pen group (NO in S30), it is a stamp group (whether it is the left image display area 1000L for the left touch pen 420L, or the right image display area 1000R for the right touch pen 420R). (S60). Here, the “stamp group” is not limited to the “stamp” tool, but can be selected in the left editing material display area 1310L or the right editing material display area 1310R, and can be selected as “special”, “stamp”, “fashion”, and “message”. It is a general term for tools such as. The processing after the stamp group (S60) is the same as the processing after the pen group (S30). However, the target group (pen group or stamp group) is different.

  On the other hand, if it is a pen group (YES in S30), it is determined whether or not the current pen group is in the selected region (active) (S40). When the current pen group is selected (active) (YES in S40), the selection display frame displayed on the previously selected icon in the pen group is removed and the selection display frame is displayed on the currently selected icon. (S50), the process returns to the start.

  On the other hand, in S40, when the pen group is not currently selected (active) (NO in S40), the currently selected editing material icon in the stamp group and the size button related to the material, etc. Is not selected (the frame is removed) (S70). Next, a selection frame is attached to the icon of the editing material selected this time in the pen group to set it as the selected area (active) (S80). Thereafter, a size button or the like related to the editing material is selected again (S90), and the process returns to the start.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the currently selected pen tool display area 1000C is surrounded by a broken line, and the thick line assigned to the left-side editing material display area 1310L and the right-side editing material display area 1310R selected previously is displayed. By removing the selection frame (see FIG. 19), it is possible to easily recognize that the pen group is currently selected (active state). It may be a thick solid line instead of a broken line. Further, the selection frame for the bold line of the stamp group may not be present from the beginning, and only the selection frame for each editing material icon and the selection frame for the related icon in the stamp group may be hidden.

  On the other hand, it may be possible to display the editing material previously selected in the stamp group. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22, “special” is selected as the editing material in the left editing material display area 1310L, which is the area for displaying the editing material previously selected in the stamp group, and the right side. The “stamp” as the editing material in the editing material display area 1310R may be displayed using a frame having a different line type from the pen tool display area 1000C. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, any selection / non-selection state may be used as long as the currently selected group is indicated by a thick solid line selection frame and an unselected group is indicated by a thin broken line.

  As another display method, as shown in FIG. 24, “special” is selected as the editing material in the left editing material display area 1310L, which is an area for displaying the editing material previously selected in the stamp group, and The “stamp” as the editing material in the right editing material display area 1310R may be shaded to indicate that it is in a non-selected state. Further, the left editing material display area 1310L and the left editing material display area 1310L may be made less conspicuous than the pen group by translucent color, grayout, saturation reduction, or the like.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 25, in the pen tool display area 1000C, the left selected image display area 1100L that accepts editing input in order to clarify to the user the type of pen currently selected and the color of the pen. A balloon 1100f may be provided in the vicinity of the outside, and the type of pen currently selected and the color of the pen may be displayed in the balloon. Similarly, a balloon 1100f may be provided near the outside of the right-side selection image display area 1100R, and the type of pen currently selected and the color of the pen may be displayed in the balloon.

  As described above, in the image editing apparatus according to the present embodiment, an edit image is created between the left image display area 1000L and the right image display area 1000R, and used for both the right touch pen 420R and the left touch pen 420L. At this time, a pen tool display area 1000C for displaying a plurality of editing materials selected by the right touch pen 420R and the left touch pen 420L is displayed, and the plurality of editing materials are arranged in a matrix and arranged in an odd number. Included lines.

  As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the left image display area 1000L and the right image display area 1000R as compared with the case where the pen tool display areas are displayed on the left side and the right side, respectively, and provide many types of pen tools. It is possible to improve convenience for the user. In addition, since the plurality of editing materials are arranged in a matrix and include an odd number of rows, there is no left-right gap unintentionally, and even the left user can be positioned on the right side. The editing material to be used can be freely used, and conversely, even the right user can be encouraged to freely use the editing material located on the left side.

  In the above description, the pen palette is displayed as the editing material in the pen tool display area 1000C. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the pen palette. For example, one of the tools “Special”, “Stamp”, “Fashion”, and “Message” included in the left editing material display area 1310L and the right editing material display area 1310R is displayed in the pen tool display area 1000C. The pen tool may be displayed in place of the tool displayed in the pen tool display area 1000C in the left editing material display area 1310L and the right editing material display area 1310R.

  In the above embodiment, the editing screen uses a pen tablet type operation monitor 410 as an example of a pointing device, the left touch pen 420L as the first input means, and the right touch pen 420R as the second input means. Although the case where it uses is demonstrated, it is not limited to this. As another example of the pointing device, a touch panel type may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the left image display area 1000L is adopted as the first edit area, the right image display area 1000R is adopted as the second edit area, and the pen tool display area 1000C as the central edit material display area is Although the case of displaying between the left image display area 1000L and the right image display area 1000R has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the image editing apparatus is used so that two users face each other, the first editing area and the second editing area are arranged at the front and rear, and between the first editing area and the second editing area. A central editing material display area may be arranged.

  As described above, the photographic print creation apparatus, the photographic print creation method, and the image editing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention have been described. However, the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. Should not be considered. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photoprint production apparatus, 201 Advance customer service (Pre-user operation machine for sticker vending machines), 210 Coin slot, 220 Operation monitor, 230 Speaker, 300 Photographing apparatus (Seal vending machine photography machine), 310 Camera, 320 operation monitor, 330, 340 lighting equipment, 400 image editing device (image editing processing printing machine for photo sticker vending machine), 410 operation monitor, 420L left side touch pen, 420R right side touch pen, 500 after-sales service device ( Sticker vending machine post-user operation machine), 510 operation monitor, 520 photo sticker receiving port, 600 printer, 1000 control device, 1000C pen tool display area, 1000L left image display area, 1000R right image display area, 1001 computer device, 1002 Control group Board, 1003 CPU, 1004 HDD, 1005 Memory, 1006 Communication unit, 1010, 1020 Pen color display area, 1017 Chroma key capture board, 1020L, 1020R Pen color, 1100 Light emission control unit, 1100L Left side selected image display area, 1100R Right side selected image Display area, 1200L Left image selection frame, 1200R Right image selection frame, 1310L Left editing material display area, 1310R Right editing material display area, 1300L, 1300R Tag area.

Claims (3)

An image editing apparatus for creating a print image in which an edited image created by a user is combined with a photographed image of a user,
Display means for displaying an edit screen for inputting predetermined information using the first input means and the second input means;
The edit screen
A first selected image display area for displaying one captured image selected from a plurality of captured images of the user and a first editing material display area for displaying a plurality of editing materials; A first editing area in which a user creates an edited image using the first input means;
A second selected image display area in which one captured image selected from a plurality of captured images of the user is displayed; and a second editing material display area in which a plurality of editing materials are displayed. A second editing area in which a user creates an edited image using the second input means;
It is arranged between the first selected image display area and the second selected image display area, is used for both the first input means and the second input means, and at the time of editing image creation, the first input A pen tool display area for displaying a plurality of pen tip types and a plurality of pen color types selected by the means and the second input unit;
Only including,
When the first editing material display area is selected, a previous selection display is displayed on the editing material selected immediately before entering the selection state from the first editing material display area. ,
When the second editing material display area is selected, the second editing material display area
An image editing apparatus in which a previous selection display is displayed on the editing material selected immediately before entering the selection state .   The image editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of pen tip types and the plurality of pen color types are arranged in a matrix and include odd-numbered rows.   Among the plurality of pen tip types and the plurality of pen color types, the plurality of selected pen tip types and the plurality of pen color types include the first input means and / or The image editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a selection display selected by the second input unit is displayed.

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