JP6785428B2 - Photo sticker making device and photo sticker making method - Google Patents

Description

The present technology relates to a photo sticker making device and a photo sticker making method, and more particularly to a photo sticker making device and a photo sticker making method that enable a plurality of pose images to be collectively selected.

Conventionally, a photo sticker machine installed in an amusement facility or the like is known. The photo sticker machine photographs the user and edits the photographed image according to the operation of the user. The photo sticker machine prints the edited photographed image on the sticker paper.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a photo sticker machine displays a plurality of "themes" on a monitor provided in a shooting space before shooting. The "theme" conceptually expresses the pose and facial expression of the user at the time of shooting. When any of the "themes" displayed on the monitor is selected by the user, the photo sticker machine displays the poses and facial expressions associated with the selected "themes" on the monitor.

Further, conventionally, in a photo sticker machine, a pose image serving as a sample of a pose is displayed together with a moving image (live view image) of the user himself / herself at the time of shooting.

Here, in a configuration in which a plurality of pose images are displayed before shooting, consider a case where the background of the user to be reflected in the shot image is selected together with the pose. In this case, the user may be distracted by the background design and may not be able to select a pose. As a result, the user may take an undesired pose during shooting.

Further, in the conventional photo sticker machine, the pose image desired by the user is not always displayed at the time of shooting. As a result, the user may take an undesired pose during shooting.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-77582

By the way, the user could not select a plurality of pose images according to a desired theme at once.

The present technology has been made in view of such a situation, and enables the user to collectively select a plurality of pose images according to a desired theme.

The photo sticker creating device on one aspect of the present technology includes a first display control unit that controls the display of a pose selection screen in which a plurality of pose images for selecting a pose to be taken by the user at the time of shooting are displayed. A second display control unit that controls the display of the sample pose screen on which the pose image corresponding to the shooting to be performed is displayed, and close-up shooting with the user's face and upper body as the shooting range, or the user. The first display control unit includes a shooting processing unit that generates a shot image by performing a whole body shooting with the whole body as the shooting range, and the first display control unit has a number smaller than the number of the pose images corresponding to the close-up shooting. The pose selection screen in which the pose image corresponding to shooting is displayed is displayed, and the second display control unit displays a live view display screen in which live view images corresponding to each of the shooting performed a plurality of times are displayed. Previously, in the sample pose screen, among the pose images selected on the pose selection screen, the pose image corresponding to the up-shooting or the whole-body shooting to be performed is displayed on the live view display screen. Display in the same area as the image display area where the view image is displayed .

The method of creating a photo sticker on one aspect of the present technology displays a pose selection screen in which a plurality of pose images for selecting a pose to be taken by the user at the time of shooting are displayed, and the pose corresponding to the shooting to be performed in the future. A sample pose screen on which an image is displayed is displayed, and a captured image is generated by performing close-up photography with the user's face and upper body as the imaging range, or full-body imaging with the user's whole body as the imaging range. Including the step, the step displays the pose selection screen in which the pose images corresponding to the whole body shooting are displayed in a number smaller than the number of the pose images corresponding to the close-up shooting, and each of the shots performed a plurality of times is performed. Before the display of the live view display screen in which the live view image corresponding to is displayed , the close-up image or the whole body image to be performed in the pose image selected on the pose selection screen on the sample pose screen is performed. The pose image corresponding to is displayed in the same area as the image display area in which the live view image is displayed on the live view display screen .

In one aspect of the present technology, a pose selection screen is displayed in which the pose images corresponding to the whole body shooting corresponding to the number of pose images corresponding to the close-up shooting are displayed, and the live corresponding to each of the multiple shootings is performed. Before the display of the live view display screen on which the view image is displayed, on the sample pose screen, in the pose image selected on the pose selection screen, the pose corresponding to the up-shooting or the whole-body shooting to be performed. The image is displayed in the same area as the image display area on which the live view image is displayed on the live view display screen .

According to this technique, a user can collectively select a plurality of pose images according to a desired theme.

It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the appearance of the photograph sticker making apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this technique. It is a perspective view which looked at the appearance of the photographic sticker making apparatus from another angle. It is a figure explaining the movement of a user. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the preselection part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the photographing part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the background part. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the front of an editing unit. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the side surface of an editing unit. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example inside the photographic sticker making apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure example of a control part. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure example of the preselection processing part. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure example of the photographing processing part. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure example of an editing processing part. It is a flowchart explaining the photo sticker making game process. It is a flowchart explaining the preselection process. It is a figure which shows the example of the white snow level selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the number of people course selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the shooting course selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the pose selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the pose selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the pose selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the pose selection screen. It is a flowchart explaining the shooting process. It is a figure which shows the example of the sample pose display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the live view display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the shooting result confirmation screen. It is a flowchart explaining the editing process. It is a figure which shows the example of the background selection screen.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments to which the present technology is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Appearance configuration of photo sticker making device>
1 and 2 are perspective views showing a configuration example of the appearance of the photo sticker making device 1.

The photo sticker creating device 1 is a game machine that provides a photographed image and an edited image. The photo sticker creating device 1 provides an image to a user by printing the image on a sticker paper or transmitting the image to a server so that the image can be viewed on the user's mobile terminal. The photo sticker making device 1 is installed in an amusement facility or a store. The users of the photo sticker making device 1 are mainly high school girls and young women. In the photo sticker creating device 1, a plurality of users such as two or three people can enjoy the game per group. Of course, in the photo sticker creating device 1, one user can enjoy the game.

In the photo sticker creating device 1, the user takes a picture by himself / herself as a subject. The user synthesizes a composite image such as a handwritten character or a stamp image with an image selected from the captured images obtained by the shooting by the editing work. As a result, the captured image is edited into a colorful image. The user receives a sticker paper on which the edited image, which is an edited image, is printed, and ends the series of games.

As shown in FIG. 1, the photo sticker creating device 1 is basically configured by being installed in a state where the photographing unit 11 and the editing unit 12 are in contact with each other.

The photographing unit 11 is composed of a preselection unit 20, a photographing unit 21, and a background unit 22. The preselection unit 20 is installed on the side surface of the photographing unit 21. The space in front of the preselection unit 20 becomes a preselection space in which the preselection process is performed. Further, the photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22 are installed at a predetermined distance. The space formed between the photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22 becomes a photographing space in which the photographing process is performed.

As the pre-selection process, the pre-selection unit 20 provides guidance for introducing the game provided by the photo sticker creating device 1, and makes various settings in the shooting process performed in the shooting space. The pre-selection unit 20 is provided with a coin slot for the user to insert a price, a touch panel monitor used for various operations, and the like. The preselection unit 20 appropriately guides the user in the preselection space to the shooting space according to the availability of the shooting space.

The photographing unit 21 is a device for photographing a user as a subject. The shooting unit 21 is located in front of the user who has entered the shooting space. A camera, a touch panel monitor used for various operations, and the like are provided in front of the photographing unit 21 facing the photographing space. Assuming that the left side surface is the left side surface and the right side surface is the right side surface when viewed from the user facing the front in the shooting space, the left side surface of the photographing unit 21 is composed of the side panel 41A and the right side surface is composed of the side panel 41B. Will be done. Further, the front surface of the photographing unit 21 is composed of the front panel 42. It is assumed that the above-mentioned preselection unit 20 is installed on the side panel 41A. The preselection unit 20 may be installed on the side panel 41B, or may be installed on both the side panels 41A and 41B.

The background portion 22 is composed of a back panel 51, a side panel 52A, and a side panel 52B. The back panel 51 is a plate-shaped member located on the back side of the user facing the front. The side panel 52A is a plate-shaped member attached to the left end of the back panel 51 and having a width narrower than that of the side panel 41A. The side panel 52B is a plate-shaped member attached to the right end of the back panel 51 and having a width narrower than that of the side panel 41B.

The side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are provided on substantially the same plane. The upper portions of the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are connected by a connecting portion 23A which is a plate-shaped member. The lower part of the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are connected by a connecting portion 23A'which is, for example, a metal member provided on the floor surface. Similarly, the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B are provided on substantially the same plane. The upper portions of the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B are connected by a connecting portion 23B. The lower part of the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B is connected by the connecting portion 23B'.

For example, a green chroma key sheet is attached to the surface of the back panel 51 on the shooting space side. The photo sticker creating device 1 performs chroma key composition in the photographing process and the editing process by photographing the chroma key sheet as a background. As a result, the background image desired by the user is combined with the sheet portion.

An opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 41A, the connecting portion 23A, and the side panel 52A serves as an entrance / exit of the photographing space. Further, an opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 41B, the connecting portion 23B, and the side panel 52B also serves as an entrance / exit of the photographing space.

Above the photographing space, a ceiling surrounded by the front surface of the photographing portion 21, the connecting portion 23A, and the connecting portion 23B is formed. A ceiling strobe unit 24 is provided on a part of the ceiling. One end of the ceiling strobe unit 24 is fixed to the connecting portion 23A, and the other end is fixed to the connecting portion 23B. The ceiling strobe unit 24 has a built-in strobe that irradiates light into the shooting space in accordance with shooting. Inside the ceiling strobe unit 24, a fluorescent lamp is provided in addition to the strobe. As a result, the ceiling strobe unit 24 also functions as lighting for the shooting space.

The editing unit 12 is a device for editing a captured image. The editing unit 12 is connected to the photographing unit 11 so that one side surface is in contact with the front panel 42 of the photographing unit 21.

Assuming that the configuration of the editing unit 12 shown in FIG. 1 is the configuration on the front side, the configuration used in the editing work is provided on each of the front side and the back side of the editing unit 12. With this configuration, two sets of users can perform editing work at the same time.

The front side of the editing unit 12 is composed of a surface 61 and a slope 62 formed above the surface 61. The surface 61 is perpendicular to the floor surface and substantially parallel to the side panel 41A of the photographing unit 21. A monitor with a built-in tablet and a touch pen are provided on the slope 62 as a configuration used for editing work. On the left side of the slope 62, a columnar support portion 63A that supports one end of the lighting device 64 is provided. On the right side of the slope 62, a columnar support portion 63B that supports the other end of the lighting device 64 is provided. A support portion 65 for supporting the curtain rail 26 is provided on the upper surface of the support portion 63A.

A curtain rail 26 is attached above the editing unit 12. The curtain rail 26 is composed of three rails 26A to 26C in combination. The three rails 26A to 26C are combined so that the shape when viewed from above is U-shaped. One ends of the rail 26A and the rail 26B provided in parallel are fixed to the connecting portion 23A and the connecting portion 23B, respectively, and the other ends of the rail 26A and the rail 26B are joined to both ends of the rail 26C, respectively.

A curtain is attached to the curtain rail 26 so that the space in front of the front and the space in front of the back of the editing unit 12 cannot be seen from the outside. The space in front of the front and the space behind the back of the editing unit 12 surrounded by the curtain are the editing spaces in which the user performs editing work.

Further, as will be described later, a discharge port for discharging the printed sticker paper is provided on the left side surface of the editing unit 12. The space in front of the left side of the editing unit 12 is a printing waiting space for the user to wait for the printed sticker paper to be ejected.

<About user movement>
Here, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and the movement of the user accompanying it will be described. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating device 1 as viewed from above.

First, the user inserts the price into the coin slot in the preselection space A0, which is the space in front of the preselection unit 20. Next, the user makes various settings according to the screen displayed on the touch panel monitor. The user, for example, selects a course related to shooting performed in the shooting space as a preselection operation.

As shown by the white arrow # 1, the user who has completed the preselection work has a shooting space A1 formed between the shooting unit 21 and the background unit 22 from the entrance / exit G1 between the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A. to go into. Then, the user performs the shooting work by using the camera or the touch panel monitor provided in the shooting unit 21.

The user who has completed the shooting work either exits the shooting space A1 from the entrance / exit G1 and moves to the editing space A2-1 as indicated by the white arrow # 2, or moves to the editing space A2-1 as indicated by the white arrow # 3. Exits the shooting space A1 and moves to the editing space A2-2.

The editing space A2-1 is an editing space on the front side of the editing unit 12. On the other hand, the editing space A2-2 is an editing space on the back side of the editing unit 12. Whether the user moves to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 is guided by the screen display of the touch panel monitor of the photographing unit 21 or the like. For example, the vacant one of the two editing spaces is guided as the destination. The user who has moved to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 starts the editing work. The user of the editing space A2-1 and the user of the editing space A2-2 can perform editing work at the same time.

After the editing work is completed, printing of the edited image is started. When printing is started, the user who has completed the editing work in the editing space A2-1 moves from the editing space A2-1 to the print waiting space A3 as indicated by the white arrow # 4. Further, the user who has completed the editing work in the editing space A2-2 moves from the editing space A2-2 to the print waiting space A3 as indicated by the white arrow # 5.

The user who has moved to the print waiting space A3 waits for the end of printing the image. When printing is completed, the user receives the sticker paper discharged from the discharge port provided on the right side surface of the editing unit 12, and ends a series of photo sticker creation games.

Next, the configuration of each device will be described.

<Structure of preselection unit>
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the preselection unit 20.

A touch panel monitor 71 is provided on the upper side of the preselection unit 20. The touch panel monitor 71 is composed of a monitor such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a touch panel laminated on the monitor. The touch panel monitor 71 has a function of displaying various GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) and accepting a user's selection operation. The touch panel monitor 71 displays a screen used for the preselection process for selecting a course related to shooting.

A speaker 72 is provided below the touch panel monitor 71. The speaker 72 outputs guidance voice for preselection processing, BGM (Back Ground Music), sound effects, and the like. Further, a coin insertion / return port 73 for inserting coins by the user is provided adjacent to the speaker 72.

<Structure of shooting section>
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the front surface of the photographing unit 21. The photographing unit 21 is configured to be surrounded by the side panel 41A, the side panel 41B, and the front panel 42.

A camera unit 81 is provided in the center of the front panel 42. The camera unit 81 includes a camera 91 and a touch panel monitor 92.

The camera 91 is, for example, a single-lens reflex camera, and is mounted inside the camera unit 81 so that the lens is exposed. The camera 91 has an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, and photographs a user in the photographing space A1. The moving image captured by the camera 91 (hereinafter, also referred to as a live view image) is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92 in real time. A still image captured by the camera 91 at a predetermined timing such as when shooting is instructed is saved as a shooting image.

The touch panel monitor 92 is provided below the camera 91. The touch panel monitor 92 is composed of a monitor such as an LCD and a touch panel laminated on the monitor. The touch panel monitor 92 has a function as a live view monitor that displays a moving image captured by the camera 91, and a function that displays various GUIs and accepts a user's selection operation. A moving image (live view image) or a still image (photographed image) captured by the camera 91 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92.

Above the camera unit 81, an upper strobe 82 with a curved light emitting surface facing the user is installed. The upper strobe 82 irradiates the user's face and upper body with light from above the front surface.

On the left side of the camera unit 81, a left strobe 83 with a flat light emitting surface facing the user is installed. The left strobe 83 irradiates the user's face and upper body with light from the front left side. A right strobe 84 with a flat light emitting surface facing the user is installed on the right side of the camera unit 81. The right strobe 84 irradiates the user's face and upper body with light from the front right side.

Further, below the camera unit 81, a foot strobe 85 that irradiates the lower body and feet of the user with light is provided.

Although not shown, a speaker is provided near the ceiling of the front panel 42, for example. The speaker outputs guidance voice, BGM, sound effect, etc. for shooting processing.

<Structure of background part>
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the background portion 22 on the shooting space A1 side.

An upper rear strobe 101 is installed above the back panel 51. The strobe 101 on the back surface irradiates the user with light from above the back surface.

In the figure, the rear left strobe 102 is installed on the left side of the rear panel 51. The rear left strobe 102 irradiates the user from the rear right side. In the figure, the rear right strobe 103 is installed on the right side of the rear panel 51. The rear right strobe 103 irradiates the user from the rear left side.

Further, a chroma key sheet 121 is attached to the surface of the back panel 51 on the shooting space A1 side (front side in the drawing). The color of the chroma key sheet 121 is, for example, green.

Although not shown, the chroma key sheet is also attached to the surface of the side panels 52A and 52B on the photographing space A1 side in the same manner as the chroma key sheet 121.

<Structure of editing unit>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the front side (editing space A2-1 side) of the editing unit 12.

A tablet built-in monitor 131 is provided at substantially the center of the slope 62. A touch pen 132A is provided on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131. A touch pen 132B is provided on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131.

The tablet built-in monitor 131 is configured by providing the tablet so as to expose the display. The tablet enables operation input using the touch pen 132A or the touch pen 132B. The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays, for example, an editing screen used for editing work. When two users edit at the same time, the touch pen 132A is used by the user on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and the touch pen 132B is used by the user on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131. ..

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the left side surface of the editing unit 12.

A sticker paper discharge port 161 is provided on the lower side of the left side surface of the editing unit 12. A printer is provided inside the editing unit 12. The printer prints an image of the user of the editing space A2-1 or an image of the user of the editing space A2-2 on the sticker paper in a predetermined layout and discharges the image from the sticker paper discharge port 161.

<Internal configuration of photo sticker making device>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the photo sticker creating device 1. In FIG. 9, the same components as those described above are designated by the same reference numerals. Duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

The control unit 201 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like. The control unit 201 executes a program stored in the ROM (Read Only Memory) 206 or the storage unit 202, and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creation device 1. A storage unit 202, a communication unit 203, a drive 204, a ROM 206, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 207 are connected to the control unit 201. Each configuration of the preselection unit 208, the photographing unit 209, the editing units 210A and 210B, and the printing unit 211 is also connected to the control unit 201.

The storage unit 202 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory. The storage unit 202 stores various setting information and the like supplied from the control unit 201. The information stored in the storage unit 202 is appropriately read out by the control unit 201.

The communication unit 203 is an interface of a network such as the Internet. The communication unit 203 communicates with an external device according to the control by the control unit 201. The communication unit 203 transmits, for example, a photographed image or an edited image selected by the user to the server. The image transmitted from the communication unit 203 is allocated and stored in a predetermined storage area in the server, and is displayed or downloaded to the mobile terminal that has accessed the server.

A removable media 205 made of an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately mounted on the drive 204. The programs and data read from the removable media 205 by the drive 204 are supplied to the control unit 201, and are stored or installed in the storage unit 202.

The ROM 206 stores programs and data executed by the control unit 201. The RAM 207 temporarily stores data and programs processed by the control unit 201.

The preselection unit 208 realizes the preselection process for the user in the preselection space A0. The preselection unit 208 includes a touch panel monitor 71, a speaker 72, and a coin processing unit 221.

The touch panel monitor 71 displays various selection screens according to the control by the control unit 201, and accepts the user's operation on the selection screen. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and various settings are made.

The coin processing unit 221 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion / return port 73. When the coin processing unit 221 detects that a predetermined amount of coins has been inserted, the coin processing unit 221 outputs an activation signal instructing the start of the game to the control unit 201.

The shooting unit 209 realizes shooting processing for the user in the shooting space A1. The photographing unit 209 includes a lighting device 231, a camera 91, a touch panel monitor 92, and a speaker 232.

The lighting device 231 is each strobe in the photographing space A1 and emits light according to the lighting control signal supplied from the control unit 201.

The camera 91 shoots according to the shutter control by the control unit 201, and outputs the captured image (image data) obtained by the shooting to the control unit 201.

The editorial unit 210A realizes an editing process for a user in the editing space A2-1. The editorial unit 210A includes a tablet built-in monitor 131, touch pens 132A and 132B, and a speaker 241. The editorial unit 210B realizes an editing process for a user in the editing space A2-2, and has the same configuration as the editorial unit 210A. Hereinafter, when the editorial units 210A and 210B are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as the editorial unit 210.

The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays the edit screen according to the control by the control unit 201, and accepts the user's operation on the edit screen. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and the captured image to be edited is edited.

The printing unit 211 realizes a printing process of providing a printed sticker paper to a user in the printing waiting space A3. The printing unit 211 is configured to include a printer 251. A sticker paper unit 252 is attached to the printer 251.

The printer 251 prints the edited image on the sticker paper 261 housed in the sticker paper unit 252 based on the print data supplied from the control unit 201, and discharges the edited image to the sticker paper discharge port 161.

<Structure of control unit>
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the control unit 201. At least a part of the functional units shown in FIG. 10 is realized by executing a predetermined program by the CPU in the control unit 201. As a result, the photo sticker creating device 1 functions as an image providing device.

The control unit 201 is composed of a preselection processing unit 301, a shooting processing unit 302, an editing processing unit 303, and a print processing unit 304.

The preselection processing unit 301 performs the preselection processing by controlling each unit of the preselection unit 208. The shooting processing unit 302 performs shooting processing by controlling each unit of the shooting unit 209. The editing processing unit 303 performs editing processing by controlling each unit of the editing unit 210. The print processing unit 304 performs printing processing by controlling the printer 251 of the printing unit 211.

<Configuration example of preselection processing unit>
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the preselection processing unit 301.

The preselection processing unit 301 includes a display control unit 311, an input reception unit 312, and a guidance output control unit 313.

The display control unit 311 controls the display of the touch panel monitor 71. For example, the display control unit 311 causes the touch panel monitor 71 to display a selection screen for selecting a course related to shooting performed in the shooting space.

The input receiving unit 312 receives the user's operation input to the touch panel monitor 71. Specifically, the input receiving unit 312 receives the operation input of selection for the selection screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 71.

The guidance output control unit 313 controls the output of guidance for explaining various selection operations. The guidance output control unit 313 displays a screen explaining various selection operations on the touch panel monitor 71, and outputs voices explaining various selection operations from the speaker 72.

<Structure example of shooting processing unit>
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the photographing processing unit 302.

The shooting processing unit 302 includes a display control unit 321, an input reception unit 322, a shooting control unit 323, and a guidance output control unit 324.

The display control unit 321 controls the display of the touch panel monitor 92. For example, the display control unit 321 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a moving image captured by the camera 91 in a live view, or to display a captured image which is a captured result.

The input receiving unit 322 receives the user's operation input to the touch panel monitor 92.

The shooting control unit 323 controls the camera 91 and shoots the user as a subject.

The guidance output control unit 324 controls the output of guidance that explains how to proceed with the shooting work. The guidance output control unit 324 displays a screen explaining how to proceed with shooting on the touch panel monitor 92, and outputs a voice explaining how to proceed with shooting from the speaker 232.

<Structure example of editing processing unit>
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the editing processing unit 303.

The editing processing unit 303 is composed of a display control unit 331, an input reception unit 332, an image processing unit 333, an editing unit 334, a guidance output control unit 335, and a communication control unit 336.

The display control unit 331 controls the display of the tablet built-in monitor 131. For example, the display control unit 331 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a selection screen for selecting the content of image processing applied to the captured image and an editing screen for editing work on the captured image.

The input receiving unit 332 receives the operation input of the user using the touch pens 132A and 132B to the tablet built-in monitor 131. For example, the input receiving unit 312 accepts the selection of the content of image processing on the selection screen and the input on the editing screen.

The image processing unit 333 performs predetermined image processing on the captured image according to the selection operation on the selection screen.

The editorial unit 334 edits the captured image in response to an input operation on the edit screen.

The guidance output control unit 335 controls the output of guidance that explains how to proceed with editing. The guidance output control unit 335 displays a screen explaining how to proceed with editing on the tablet built-in monitor 131, and outputs a voice explaining how to proceed with editing from the speaker 241.

The communication control unit 336 controls the communication unit 203 and performs processing related to communication via a network such as the Internet. For example, the communication control unit 336 controls the communication unit 203 to transmit the photographed image obtained in the photographing process and the edited image obtained in the editing process to an external server.

<Operation of photo sticker making device>
Here, the operation of the photo sticker creation device 1 that provides the photo sticker creation game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S1, the preselection processing unit 301 determines whether or not a predetermined amount of coins have been inserted based on the activation signal supplied from the coin processing unit 221 and waits until it is determined that coins have been inserted. To do.

If it is determined in step S1 that a coin has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the preselection processing unit 301 performs the preselection processing by controlling the preselection unit 208. Specifically, the preselection processing unit 301 makes various settings by allowing the user to select a course related to shooting performed in the shooting space.

In step S3, the photographing processing unit 302 performs the photographing process by controlling the photographing unit 209. Specifically, the shooting processing unit 302 displays a moving image of the subject captured by the camera 91 in a live view on the touch panel monitor 92, shoots the user in the shooting space A1 as the subject, and generates a shot image.

In step S4, the editing processing unit 303 controls the editing unit 210 corresponding to the editing space of the editing space A2-1 and the editing space A2-2, which is the destination of the user who has completed the shooting process. Then, the editing process is performed. Specifically, the editing processing unit 303 generates an edited image by causing the user to perform editing work on the photographed image obtained by the photographing process.

In step S5, the print processing unit 304 performs (starts) the print process by controlling the printer 251. Specifically, the print processing unit 304 outputs the edited image obtained by the editing process to the printer 251 and prints it on the sticker paper. The photographed image obtained by the photographing process may be printed on the sticker paper.

When printing is completed, in step S6, the printer 251 discharges the sticker paper on which the image is printed to the sticker paper discharge port 161 and ends the process.

<Details of preselection processing>
Next, the details of the preselection process in step S2 in the series of processes of the above-mentioned photo sticker creation game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the pre-selection process is started, in step S11, the display control unit 311 displays the white snow level selection screen on the touch panel monitor 71.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a white snow level selection screen.

On the white snow level selection screen, the message "Which white snow level do you want to shoot?" Is displayed, and buttons 411 to 413 are displayed below it. Here, the white snow level represents the degree of whiteness of the user's skin reflected in the photographed image. The snow white level is adjusted by, for example, image processing. Further, the white snow level may be adjusted by controlling the amount of light emitted from each strobe during shooting. Button 411 is operated when "Natural Snow White" is selected as the white snow level. Button 412 is operated when "recommended white snow" is selected as the white snow level. Button 413 is operated when selecting "super white snow" as the white snow level. Of the three white snow levels, "natural white snow" is the lowest and "super white snow" is the highest.

By operating any of the buttons 411 to 413, the input receiving unit 312 accepts the selection of the snow white level. Then, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the display control unit 311 displays the number of people course selection screen on the touch panel monitor 71.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a number of people course selection screen.

On the number of people course selection screen, the message "Please select the number of people you want to shoot" is displayed, and buttons 421 to 425 are displayed below it. Button 421 is operated when selecting a one-person course as a number-person course. Button 422 is operated when selecting a two-person course as the number-of-person course. Button 423 is operated when selecting a three-person course as a three-person course. Button 424 is operated when selecting a 4-person course as the number-of-person course. Button 425 is operated when selecting a course for 5 or more people as a number of people course.

By operating any of the buttons 421 to 425, the input reception unit 312 accepts the selection of the number of people course. Depending on the number of people course selected, games are provided for that number of users. Hereinafter, the two-person course, the three-person course, the four-person course, and the five-person or more-person course are collectively referred to as a multi-person course.

When the selection of the multi-person course is accepted by operating any of the buttons 422 to 425 on the number-person course selection screen, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, the display control unit 311 displays the shooting course selection screen on the touch panel monitor 71.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a shooting course selection screen.

On the shooting course selection screen, the message "Select the course you want to shoot" is displayed, and the buttons 431 and 432 are displayed below it. Button 431 is operated when selecting the "up + whole body" course as the shooting course. Button 432 is operated when selecting the "up only" course. The "up + whole body" course is a shooting course in which close-up shooting and whole-body shooting are performed as shootings that are performed a plurality of times (for example, 5 times). The "up-only" course is a shooting course in which only close-up shooting is performed as multiple shootings.

Here, the close-up shooting is a shooting in which the face and upper body of the subject are the shooting range. By close-up shooting, a close-up image showing the face and upper body of the subject can be obtained as a shot image. On the other hand, the whole body shooting is a shooting in which the whole body of the subject is the shooting range. By whole body photography, a whole body image showing the whole body of the subject can be obtained as a photographed image.

By operating the button 431 or the button 432, the input receiving unit 312 accepts the selection of the shooting course. Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the display control unit 311 causes the touch panel monitor 71 to display the name input screen.

The name input screen is a screen used for a user to input a name. By operating the name input screen, the input reception unit 312 accepts the input of each user's name.

In step S15, the display control unit 311 causes the touch panel monitor 71 to display the pause selection screen.

The pose selection screen is a screen configured so that only the pose taken by the user at the time of shooting can be selected from a plurality of selection elements related to the captured image, and the selection of other selection elements is not accepted. In addition to the poses taken by the user, the selection elements related to the captured image include the background image that is composited with the user's background in the captured image, the outline and eye size of the user's face, and the captured image that is composited by editing work. There are stamp images to be printed, sticker layouts showing the arrangement of photographed images printed on sticker paper, and the like. Although the details will be described later, by operating the pose selection screen, the input reception unit 312 accepts the selection of the pose image for each of the multiple shots.

By the way, returning to step S12, when the selection of the one-person course is accepted by operating the button 421 on the number-person course selection screen, the process proceeds to step S16.

In step S16, the display control unit 311 causes the touch panel monitor 71 to display the sticker layout selection screen.

Although detailed description is omitted, the sticker layout selection screen is a screen used for selecting a sticker layout image.

The sticker layout image is an image in which a plurality of captured images are arranged and printed on a sticker paper. Characters and patterns rich in design are arranged in the area other than the area where the photographed image is arranged in the sticker layout image. On the sticker paper, a composite image in which the photographed image is arranged on the sticker layout image and synthesized is printed. This composite image may be transmitted to the user's mobile terminal via the server.

After step S15 or step S16, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the guidance output control unit 313 guides the user in the preselection space A0 to move to the shooting space A1. Guidance for moving to the shooting space A1 is performed by displaying a guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 71 or by outputting voice from the speaker 72.

<Details of pose selection screen>
Here, the details of the pose selection screen described above will be described.

FIG. 19 shows an example of a pose selection screen. Here, an example of a pose selection screen when a two-person course is selected as the number of people course and the "up only" course is selected as the shooting course is shown.

The message "Select the pose you want to take" is displayed on the upper side of the pose selection screen, and the image display areas 441-1 to 441-5 are provided below the message.

Below the image display areas 441-1 to 441-5, a pose image display unit 442 for displaying a plurality of pose images is provided. The pose image is an image that serves as a sample of the pose that the user takes at the time of shooting. Specifically, the pose image is an image showing a model in a pose as a sample. In the example of FIG. 19, since the course for two people is selected as the number of people course and the "up only" course is selected as the shooting course, the pose images displayed on the pose image display unit 442 are both models of two people. It becomes a close-up image that shows.

Further, in the example of FIG. 19, the pose image is "prime", "piece heart", "chame", "facial expression", "animal", "item", "special", "couple" depending on the theme of the pose. , "Set" is classified into 9 tabs and displayed. By selecting each tab, the pose image displayed on the pose image display unit 442 is switched.

For example, when the "height" tab is selected, the pose image display unit 442 displays a pose image for allowing the user to take a more cute pose. Specifically, let the user take a simple gesture, or change the look and the degree of neck bending to make the user look cute, such as a super-order pose, a flirting pose, a fluffy face pose, and a back-to-back pose. The pose image for is displayed. These poses are poses that even beginners can easily take and take cute pictures.

When the "Item" tab is selected, the pose image display unit 442 displays a pose image for the user to pose using a plurality of types of items such as sunglasses and a mobile phone owned by the user. Is displayed.

When the "Couple" tab is selected, the pose image display unit 442 displays a pose image for the user to take a pose that can be enjoyed by a couple of male and female pairs. Specifically, pose images for male and female poses are displayed for each couple of male and female pairs. These poses are poses that can increase the intimacy of the couple and make the obtained captured image a memorial such as a date.

On the pose selection screen, as shown in FIG. 19, the "height" tab is selected by default. Ten pose images are displayed on the pose image display unit 442 in which the "height" tab is selected.

The pose image displayed on the pose image display unit 442 is an image in which a model with different poses and a uniform background are shown.

For example, the background of each pose image is white. If the background of the pose image is a well-designed background with many colors, the user may not be able to concentrate on the pose selection. Therefore, by making the background of each pose image white, the user can concentrate on the selection of the pose. Further, the background of each pose image may be the background of the same color or design as long as it does not interfere with the selection of the pose by the user. It should be noted that this background is just a sample and is not reflected in the actual photographed image. By setting the background reflected in the pose image as a uniform background in this way, the user can pay attention only to the pose of the pose image. As a result, the user can concentrate on the pose selection.

In this way, the pose image display unit 442 displays a plurality of pose images for allowing the user to select only the pose. In addition, the pose image display unit 442 is not limited to the pose image, but a GUI (for example, a button) having characters and figures for allowing the user to visually confirm and select only the pose is displayed. You may.

Any one of the model images 431-1 to 431-5 displayed on the pause image display unit 442 in a state where any of the image display areas 441-1 to 441-5 is selected by the operation of the user. When selected, the selected pose image is displayed in the selected image display area.

The image display areas 441-1 to 441-5 correspond to each of a plurality of (5 times) shootings. That is, the user can select a pose image for each of the plurality of shots performed by the above-mentioned operation.

When the OK button 443 is selected with the pose image selected for each of the image display areas 441-1 to 441-5, the selected pose image is confirmed.

An entrusted button 451 is provided on the upper right of the pause image display unit 442. When the user selects the Omakase button 451, pose images for each of the image display areas 441-1 to 441-5 are randomly selected from the pose images displayed on the pose image display unit 442.

Further, when the user operates the cancel button displayed below each of the image display areas 441-1 to 441-5, the pause image selected for the image display area corresponding to the cancel button is canceled.

FIG. 20 shows another example of the pose selection screen. In the example of FIG. 20, the "special" tab is selected, and 10 pose images are displayed on the pose image display unit 442.

The pose image displayed by the "Special" tab includes a secret pose image. In the example of FIG. 20, among the pose images displayed on the pose image display unit 442, the pose image displayed at the lower right is regarded as a secret pose image. The secret pose image is not a model, but a picture that imitates the shadow of a person.

When a secret pose image is selected, a predetermined pose image is randomly selected. However, the pose image is not displayed until just before the shooting is performed. As a result, the user can have a new sense of expectation. The pose image selected as the secret pose image may be one of the pose images displayed by the "Special" tab or other tabs, and it is not displayed in any of the tabs, just the "secret" It may be a pose image. Further, the pose image may be a pose image according to a fashion or a season, which will be described later, a pose image according to the number of users or a shooting range, a pose image selected in the past by the user, or the like.

In the example of FIG. 20, the pose image other than the secret pose image is shown as the same as the pose image (FIG. 19) displayed by the “height” tab. However, in reality, pose images different from those in FIG. 19 are displayed.

FIG. 21 shows still another example of the pose selection screen. In the example of FIG. 21, the "set" tab is selected, and six types of pose image sets are displayed on the pose image display unit 442.

The pose image set is a set of five pose images according to a predetermined theme. In the example of FIG. 21, pose image sets of six themes of "sweet and cute set", "popular set", "adult cool set", "FUNNY set", "fashionable set", and "seasonal set" are displayed. There is.

When any of the pose image sets is selected, the pose images included in the selected pose image set are displayed in the image display areas 441-1 to 441-5.

That is, by selecting the pose image set, the user can collectively select the pose images for each of the multiple shots.

In the pose selection screen of FIG. 21, the pose images displayed on the "trend set" and "season set" tabs are switched depending on what is popular at that time and the season at that time. For example, the pose image displayed on the tab of the "trend set" is an image for posing a pose taken by a talent or an athlete who was popular in the year. In addition, the pose image displayed on the "seasonal set" tab is an image for posing reminiscent of seasonal events such as New Year, Valentine, Halloween, and Christmas.

Further, instead of the pose image set, the pose selection screen for selecting individual pose images may also display the pose images according to the fashion and season as described above.

These pose images according to trends and seasons may be stored in advance in the photo sticker creation device 1, or may be periodically downloaded to the photo sticker creation device 1 via a network such as the Internet. You may do it.

As described above, the variation of the pose image can be increased by switching the pose image displayed on the pose selection screen at a predetermined timing. In addition to the pose images according to the fashion and the season, other pose images may be switched at a predetermined timing.

FIG. 22 shows yet another example of the pose selection screen. Here, an example of a pose selection screen when a two-person course is selected as the number of people course and the "up + whole body" course is selected as the shooting course is shown.

When the "up + whole body" course is selected, in the photographing process described later, the up photography is performed in the 1st to 3rd times of the 5 times of photography, and the whole body photography is performed in the 4th and 5th times. That is, when any of the image display areas 441-1 to 441-3 corresponding to the first to third shootings is selected, the pose images displayed on the pose image display unit 442 show two models. Switch to a close-up image. Further, when any of the image display areas 441-4 and 441-5 corresponding to the 4th and 5th shootings is selected, the pose images displayed on the pose image display unit 442 show two models. Switch to a full-body image. In the example of FIG. 22, the image display area 441-4 is selected, and the pose image display unit 442 displays 10 full-body images showing two models as pose images. The pose image of the whole body image is an image for allowing the user to take a pose in which the position of the legs and the gesture of the hand are changed. The pose image of the whole body image includes the one with the same name as the pose image of the up image, but it differs from the pose image of the up image in that it poses using the whole body such as the position of the legs.

In this way, even if the tab of the pose image display unit 442 is not selected, the pose image corresponding to the shooting to be performed is displayed according to the selected image display area.

In the example of FIG. 22, the pose images are classified and displayed in three tabs, "prime", "chame", and "special", depending on the theme of the pose. In the example of FIG. 22, the “height” tab is selected, and 12 pose images are displayed on the pose image display unit 442.

The number of tabs of the pose image display unit 442 corresponding to the close-up shooting is nine, whereas the number of tabs of the pose image display unit 442 corresponding to the whole body shooting is three. That is, the number of pose images prepared for full-body photography is smaller than the number of pose images prepared for close-up photography. In this way, the pose image display unit 442 displays a number of pose images according to the shooting range of the shooting to be performed. Further, the pause image display unit 442 displays a number of tabs according to the shooting range of the shooting to be performed.

In recent years, there is a photo sticker machine that performs image processing to make a leg look longer on a whole body image obtained by whole body photography. When performing such image processing, the user needs to take a full-body image in a posture in which the legs are straightened. However, it is not easy to take various poses in such a posture. Therefore, the number of pose images prepared for full-body photography may be less than the number of pose images prepared for close-up photography.

Contrary to the above example, the number of pose images (the number of tabs) prepared for full-body photography may be larger than the number of pose images prepared for close-up photography, or the line may be increased. The number of pose images (the number of tabs) prepared may be the same regardless of the shooting range of the shooting.

For example, when the number of times and the type of whole body photography are performed is larger than those of close-up photography, the number of pose images prepared for whole body photography is increased. As a result, the user's satisfaction with the shooting work can be improved. In addition, if each of the multiple shootings is to be selected as close-up shooting or full-body shooting, the whole-body shooting can be performed by increasing the number of pose images prepared for full-body shooting. You can also increase the number of times you are asked.

Although not shown, the number of tabs of the pose image display unit 442 corresponding to close-up shooting is 5 or 5 or more when a 3-person course or a 4-person course is selected as the number of people course. If a course is selected, it will be four.

Further, the number of tabs of the pose image display unit 442 corresponding to the whole body shooting is set to one when the three-person course, the four-person course, and the five-person or more-person course are selected as the number of people course. In other words, in this case, the pause image display unit 442 does not switch the display by the tab.

That is, the larger the number of users, the smaller the number of pose images prepared. In this way, the pose image display unit 442 displays a number of pose images according to the number of users. Further, the pause image display unit 442 displays a number of tabs according to the number of users.

When shooting, the larger the number of users in the shooting space, the more difficult it is for each user to pose. In particular, poses corresponding to full-body photography may be difficult for the user to imitate. For example, suppose that there is a pose in which three users use their whole body to form a hexagram-like shape by bringing the fingertips of the peace sign taken by each user into contact with each other. While such a pose enhances the fun of the captured image, it is particularly difficult for beginners. Therefore, as poses corresponding to full-body photography, only poses that can be imitated relatively easily are prepared. Therefore, as the number of users increases, the number of pose images prepared may be small.

Contrary to the above example, the larger the number of users, the larger the number of pose images (the number of tabs) to be prepared, or the poses to be prepared regardless of the number of users. The number of images (the number of tabs) may be the same. Furthermore, the names of the displayed tabs may be different depending on the number of people course, and even if the names of the same tabs and the same pose images are used, pose images for different poses are prepared. It may be.

Further, in general, the users of the photo sticker machine are most often a group of two people. Therefore, it is desirable to increase the number of pose images prepared when the two-person course is selected as the number-person course.

In particular, the "couple" tab in the pose image display unit 442 of FIGS. 19 to 22 can be selected only when the two-person course is selected. Here, as a course related to photography, a friend course for female users and a couple course for male and female pair users may be provided. Then, when the couple course is selected, the "couple" tab is selected by default on the pose selection screen. As a result, the user of the male / female pair can easily select the pose image for making the pose that they can enjoy.

As described above, the pose selection screen is a screen configured so that only the pose can be selected as the selection element related to the captured image and the selection of other selection elements is not accepted. Specifically, the pose selection screen is a screen on which pose images showing models with different poses and a uniform background are displayed. As a result, the user is not distracted by the background design and the pose selection is not neglected. As a result, the user can more reliably take a desired pose during shooting.

In addition, on the pose selection screen, the pose image is displayed by switching for each theme by tabs. As a result, visibility and ease of selection are improved, and the user can surely select a desired pose image.

The pose image displayed on the pose selection screen may be stored in the photo sticker creation device 1 in advance, or may be periodically downloaded to the photo sticker creation device 1 via a network such as the Internet. You may do it.

Further, it may be a photographed image of a user photographed in the past by the photo sticker creating device 1. For example, a photographed image taken by posing a pose image selected by a certain user is stored in a photo sticker creation device 1, a server, or the like. The saved photographed image is displayed on the pose selection screen as a pose image when another user uses the photo sticker creation device 1.

Here, the saved photographed image may be recorded the number of times selected by another user as the pause image. If the number of times selected does not exceed a certain number of times during a predetermined period, the captured image is deleted. Further, when the number of times selected exceeds a certain number of times, the captured image is permanently displayed on the pose selection screen as a pose image. In this case, the captured image may be distributed to another photo sticker creating device 1 via a network such as the Internet and displayed on the pose selection screen as a pose image.

Further, the pose image and another selection element (for example, a background image) may be displayed together as a selection element related to the captured image on the pose selection screen. In this case, when the pose image is selected, only the pose image can be selected, and the background image is grayed out so that the selection of the background image is not accepted.

In addition to the background image, the background image includes an image having a foreground image. If a pose image is selected, this foreground image is also prevented from accepting that selection.

As described above, when the multi-person course is selected as the number of people course, the pose selection screen is displayed. On the other hand, when the one-person course is selected as the number of people course, the pose selection screen is not displayed. That is, it can be said that the pose selection screen is displayed according to the number of users.

When there is only one user, the degree of freedom of pose is high, so there is little need to select a pose. On the other hand, when there are a plurality of users, a highly complete photographed image can be obtained by taking the same pose for each user. Therefore, when there are a plurality of users, the need to select a pose increases. However, even when the one-person course is selected as the number of people course, the pose selection screen may be displayed. For example, when shooting by one person, the user (especially a beginner) often cannot decide the pose. Therefore, even when the one-person course is selected, the pose selection screen can be displayed so that the shooting work by one person can be smoothed. In this case, whether or not the pause selection screen is displayed may be determined based on the selection input by the user, the number of times the user has used the screen, and the like.

In the above example, it is assumed that the number of pose images and tabs are displayed on the pose selection screen according to the number of users and the shooting range of the shooting to be performed. That is, on the pose selection screen, it can be said that the number of pose images and tabs corresponding to the course related to shooting such as the number of people course and the shooting course are displayed, and the course related to shooting (the number of users and the shooting to be performed). It can also be said that the pose selection screen according to the shooting range) is displayed.

In addition to the shooting course, a number of pose images and tabs according to the user's gender and age may be displayed.

In general, the majority of users of photo sticker machines are women. Male users are not accustomed to the selection operation on the photo sticker machine. Therefore, when the user is a male, the number of tabs on the pose selection screen is smaller than when the user is a female. As a result, even a male user can select a pose image without any confusion.

In addition, most of the users of the photo sticker machine are teenage high school girls. For example, female users in their late twenties are not accustomed to the selection operation on photo sticker machines. Therefore, when the age of the user exceeds the predetermined age, the number of tabs on the pose selection screen is reduced as compared with the case where the age of the user does not exceed the predetermined age. As a result, even a user in his late twenties, for example, can select a pose image without any confusion.

The gender and age of the user are selected by the user before the pose selection screen is displayed, for example, as one of the courses related to shooting. Further, a camera may be provided in the preselection unit 208 so that the gender and age can be determined based on the photographed result of recognizing the user's face.

Further, a number of pose images and tabs may be displayed according to the usage history of the user.

As the number of times the photo sticker creating device 1 of the present embodiment is used increases, the user is more likely to reselect the pose image selected in the past. Therefore, the more frequently used users are, the larger the number of tabs on the pose selection screen is. That is, the number of pose images displayed on the pose selection screen is increased. As a result, even a user who uses the image frequently can select a pose image that has not been selected in the past. Here, when a pose image selected in the past is selected, a message or voice indicating that effect may be output.

In addition, a pose image having contents according to the usage history of the user may be displayed. Specifically, the more frequently used users are, the more difficult the pose image is to be displayed (the pose that takes time to take). As a result, even a user who is accustomed to the game of the photo sticker making device 1 can use the photo sticker making device 1 without getting tired of it.

The usage history (number of times of use) of the user is input by the user before the pose selection screen is displayed, for example, as one of the courses related to shooting. Further, a camera may be provided in the preselection unit 208 so that the number of times of use can be determined based on the photographed result of recognizing the user's face. Further, in addition to the face recognition result, the number of times of use may be determined based on the name input by the user on the name input screen.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, when the whole body shooting is performed as the shooting performed a plurality of times, the tab corresponding to the whole body shooting is displayed on the pose selection screen. Therefore, when oblique shooting is performed as a plurality of shootings, a tab corresponding to oblique shooting may be displayed. Oblique shooting is a shooting for obtaining a shot image in which the face and upper body of a user standing upright are tilted. On the tab corresponding to the oblique shooting, a pose image is displayed to make the user pose more interesting when the image is tilted.

<Details of shooting process>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23, the details of the shooting process of step S3 in the series of processes of the above-mentioned photo sticker creation game will be described. Here, the shooting process when a multi-person course is selected as the number of people course and the "up + whole body" course is selected as the shooting course will be described.

When the shooting process is started, the guidance output control unit 324 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen explaining how to shoot for image selection. After that, in step S31, the photographing control unit 323 performs image selection imaging.

The image selection shooting is a shooting performed to identify each user's face and further recognize each part (eyes, mouth, etc.) of the user's face. The photographed image (hereinafter referred to as an image for image selection) obtained by the image selection image is not subject to editing in the editing process or printed on the sticker paper in the printing process. The image selection image is used only for recognizing each part of the face.

For this purpose, in the image selection shooting guidance, a screen is displayed and a sound is output to encourage the user to face the front and shoot.

When the image selection shooting is completed, the guidance output control unit 324 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen explaining how to perform close-up shooting, which is shooting for obtaining a close-up image. Then, in step S32, the imaging control unit 323 performs close-up imaging.

Specifically, when the guidance is completed, the display control unit 321 displays the sample pause screen on the touch panel monitor 92.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a sample pose screen.

In the image display area 521 provided at the center of the sample pose screen, a pose image corresponding to the shooting to be performed is displayed. The pose images selected on the pose selection screen are displayed in the five image display areas 522-1 to 522-5 provided below the image display area 521.

Of the five pose images displayed in the image display areas 522-1 to 522-5, the three pose images displayed in the image display areas 522-1 to 522-3 are taken as close-up images, and the image display area. The two pose images displayed in 522-4 and 522-5 are regarded as whole body images. Of the image display areas 522-1 to 522-5, the image display area in which the pose image corresponding to the shooting to be performed is displayed is highlighted with a thick frame. Then, the pause image of the image display area highlighted by the thick frame is enlarged and displayed in the image display area 521. In the example of FIG. 24, the image display area 522-1 is highlighted with a thick frame, and the pose image of the image display area 522-1 is enlarged and displayed in the image display area 521.

The user can confirm the pose of the pose image in the image display area 521 and face the shooting to be performed in the future. The name of the pose image displayed in the image display area 521 and the image explaining the points of how to take the pose may be displayed on the sample pose screen. As a result, even if the user is a beginner or the pose of the pose image is complicated, the user can take the pose without fail.

After such a pose image is displayed for a predetermined time, the photographing control unit 323 starts capturing the moving image by the camera 91. Then, the display control unit 321 displays the moving image captured by the camera 91 on the live view display screen.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a live view display screen.

In the image display area 521 of the live view display screen, a moving image showing two users is displayed in real time.

The user adjusts the position of the body so that the face and the upper body fit in the image display area 521 while taking the same pose as the pose image displayed in the image display area 521 until just before.

After such a live view image is displayed for a predetermined time, a countdown before shooting is started. Then, when it is time to shoot, the shooting control unit 323 performs close-up shooting and acquires a still image as a close-up image. The display control unit 321 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display the shooting result of the close-up shooting.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a shooting result confirmation screen for close-up shooting.

In the image display area 521 of the shooting result confirmation screen, a still image (up image) obtained by close-up shooting is displayed. Further, in the image display area 522-1, a still image obtained by the shooting (first close-up shooting) is displayed.

As described above, three close-up shots are performed.

When the three close-up shots are completed, the guidance output control unit 324 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen explaining how to take a full-body shot, which is a shot for obtaining a full-body image. Then, in step S33, the imaging control unit 323 performs whole-body imaging.

Although detailed description is omitted here, two whole-body imagings are performed in the same flow as the above-mentioned close-up imaging.

When the "up only" course is selected as the shooting course, two close-up shots are performed instead of the two full-body shots.

After step S33, the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, the guidance output control unit 324 guides the user who has finished shooting to move to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2. Guidance for moving to the editing space is performed by displaying a guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 92 or by outputting voice from the speaker 232.

As described above, the pose image selected by the user for the shooting is displayed each time the shooting is performed a plurality of times. As a result, the user can confirm the pose image selected by himself / herself and take a picture each time the picture is taken, so that the user can take a desired pose more reliably.

<Details of editing process>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27, the details of the editing process of step S4 in the series of processes of the above-mentioned photo sticker creation game will be described. The editing process is basically executed in the same flow regardless of the number of people course or shooting course selected in the preselection process.

When the editing process is started, the guidance output control unit 335 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen explaining how to select an image. The image here shows the balance of the facial parts and the size of the eyes, which will be described later. After that, in step S71, the display control unit 331 displays the face parts balance selection screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

On the face parts balance selection screen, a plurality of face images having different facial parts balances are displayed for each user. The facial parts balance indicates, for example, the contour of the face and the shape of the eyes. These face images are generated by applying a plurality of types of image processing to the area of the user's face in the image for selection of the image obtained by the shooting for selection of the image to make the parts balance of the face different.

When any one of the plurality of face images displayed on the face parts balance selection screen is selected by each user, the input reception unit 332 accepts the selection. Then, the image processing unit 333 applies the image processing applied to the selected face image to each of the photographed images obtained by the photographing process.

When the facial parts balance is selected, in step S72, the display control unit 331 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display the eye size selection screen.

On the eye size selection screen, a plurality of face images having different eye sizes are displayed for each user. These face images are generated by performing a plurality of types of image processing for varying the size of the eyes on the area of the user's eyes in the image for selection of images obtained by shooting for selection of images. The image displayed on the eye size selection screen is not limited to the face image, but is an image that includes at least the eye area to be image-processed, such as an image of only the eye area having a different shape. Good.

When any one of the plurality of face images displayed on the eye size selection screen is selected by each user, the input reception unit 332 accepts the selection. Then, the image processing unit 333 applies the image processing applied to the selected face image to each of the photographed images obtained by the photographing process.

When the eye size is selected, the display control unit 331 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a selection screen for selecting the color of the background image that is the background of the user in the captured image. Then, when the color of the background image is selected, the display control unit 331 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display the background selection screen corresponding to the selected color.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a background selection screen.

The captured images 611-1 to 611-5 are displayed on the upper side of the background selection screen. The photographed images 611-1 to 611-5 are images obtained by the photographing process. Of the captured images 611-1 to 611-5, the three captured images 611-1 to 611-3 are close-up images showing the user's face and upper body, and the captured images 611-4, 611-5-2. The sheet is a full-body image showing the whole body of the user.

Below the captured images 611-1 to 611-5, a plurality of background images 612 combined with the background of each captured image are displayed. In the example of FIG. 28, 24 background images arranged in 3 rows and 8 columns are displayed.

On the background selection screen, when any of the captured images 611-1 to 611-5 is selected by the user's operation and any of the background images 612 is selected, the selected background is selected. The image is composited and displayed on the background of the selected captured image.

In this way, the input receiving unit 312 accepts the selection of the background image to be combined with each of the five captured images.

When the OK button 613 is operated with the background image selected for each of the captured images, the selected background image for each captured image is confirmed.

When a predetermined time has elapsed since the OK button 613 is operated or the background image selection screen is displayed, the guidance output control unit 335 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a screen explaining how to edit. It is assumed that a predetermined background image is selected for the captured image in which the background image is not selected when the predetermined time elapses.

Then, in step S74, the display control unit 331 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display the editing screen. Note that different editing screens are displayed for the multi-person course and the single-person course.

In step S75, when the input receiving unit 332 receives the editing input for the captured image displayed on the editing screen, the editing unit 334 edits the captured image. Specifically, the editorial unit 334 synthesizes a composite image such as a stamp image selected by the user with a captured image to be edited.

When the editing work is completed, in step S76, the display control unit 331 displays the division number selection screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131. Then, the input reception unit 332 accepts the selection of the number of divisions of the sticker paper by the user.

Here, in the case of a multi-person course, the number of divisions of the sticker paper is selected to determine the seal layout (seal layout image) and the number of divisions of the sticker paper. In the case of a one-person course, only the number of divisions of the sticker paper is selected.

Information representing the sticker layout is supplied to the print processing unit 304. Using this information, the print processing unit 304 prints a sticker layout image on which the photographed image or the edited image is arranged in each area of the sticker paper divided by the number of divisions selected by the user.

In step S77, the display control unit 331 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display the image selection screen for mobile transmission. Then, the input reception unit 332 accepts, for example, the selection of one captured image as the image for mobile transmission by the user. Here, not only the captured image but also the edited image may be selected as the image for mobile transmission. Further, the image selected as the image for mobile transmission is not limited to one, and may be two or more.

In step S78, the display control unit 331 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display the e-mail address input screen. Then, the input reception unit 332 accepts the input of the e-mail address of the mobile terminal owned by the user.

After that, when a predetermined time elapses or the end button is operated, the process proceeds to step S79. In step S79, the communication control unit 336 controls the communication unit 203 to display the image for mobile transmission selected by the user via a network such as the Internet, together with the e-mail address input by the user, on the server. Send to. The server is managed by, for example, the manufacturer of the photo sticker making device 1.

The server sends an e-mail containing the URL required for the mobile terminal to access the server to the e-mail address entered by the user. Then, based on the URL, the mobile terminal owned by the user accesses the server via the network, so that the image for mobile transmission transmitted to the server is provided to the mobile terminal.

After that, in step S80, the guidance output control unit 335 guides the user who has completed the editing work to move to the print waiting space A3. Guidance for moving to the print waiting space A3 is performed by displaying a guidance screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 of the editorial unit 210 or by outputting voice from the speaker 241.

The editing process is performed as described above.

In the above-mentioned photo sticker creation game, poses, contours of the user's face, eye size, background image, stamp image, sticker layout, and the like, which are selection elements related to the captured image, are individually selected. As a result, the user is not distracted by other selection elements and the selection of the selection element to be selected is not neglected. As a result, the satisfaction level of the user with respect to the captured image can be surely improved.

It should be noted that selection elements other than the pose may be presented to the user according to the pose image selected on the pose selection screen.

For example, on the background selection screen, the background image corresponding to the pose of the photographed image to be combined (the pose image corresponding to the photographed image) may be displayed. In this case, for example, as all the background images displayed on the background selection screen, background images matching the pose theme of the captured image to be combined are displayed. Further, a background image in which the pose of the user in the captured image can be easily visually recognized may be displayed. At this time, the background image displayed on the background selection screen and the foreground image included in the background image are switched and displayed according to the captured image (that is, the pose) to be combined. Further, as a part of the background image displayed on the background selection screen, a background image matching the pose theme of the captured image to be combined may be displayed. A comment such as "recommended" should be attached to this background image.

Further, regardless of the user's selection, the background image according to the pose of the captured image may be combined with the captured image.

Further, the background image related to the pose of the selected pose image may be combined with the background of the live view image displayed at the time of shooting. For example, when a pose image according to a season is selected on the pose selection screen, a background image reminiscent of that season is combined with the background of the live view image. The pose of the pose image is also a pose reminiscent of the season.

Specifically, when a pose image of a pose representing cherry blossom viewing is selected as a pose reminiscent of spring, a pink background image reminiscent of cherry blossoms is combined with the background of the live view image. To be done.

When the pose image of the pose representing playing at the beach is selected as the pose reminiscent of summer, the background image of the live view image is now combined with the light blue background image reminiscent of the sky or the sea. To do.

When the pose image of the pose showing the appearance of viewing the autumn leaves is selected as the pose reminiscent of autumn, a red or yellow background image reminiscent of the autumn leaves is combined with the background of the live view image. To do so.

When a pose image of a pose representing skiing is selected as a pose reminiscent of winter, a white background image reminiscent of snow is combined with the background of the live view image.

In this way, the background image reminiscent of the season is combined with the background of the live view image, so that the user can easily take a pose reminiscent of the season.

By the way, on the pose selection screen, it is assumed that the pose image displayed by the "item" tab described above is selected. However, if the user does not have items such as sunglasses and a mobile phone, the user may not be able to pose during shooting. In such a case, a stamp image imitating the item is displayed at a predetermined position on the live view image. As a result, the user can take a picture as if he / she possesses the item. Then, a similar stamp image is prepared as the stamp image used for editing. As a result, the user can obtain an image taken as if he / she possesses the item.

Further, in the above-described example, the pose image displayed on the pose selection screen is switched according to the shooting range. On the contrary, the shooting range may be switched according to the selected pose image. In this case, the pose image is not distinguished from the close-up image and the whole body image.

For example, when a pose image that poses with a characteristic facial expression is selected, shooting is performed with the user's face and upper body as the shooting range. That is, close-up photography is performed. As a result, it becomes possible to obtain a photographed image in which a face with a characteristic facial expression is greatly captured.

In addition, when a pose image that emphasizes the coordination of the user's clothes is selected, the whole body of the user is taken as the shooting range. That is, the whole body is photographed. As a result, it becomes possible to obtain a photographed image in which the coordination of the user's clothes is easy to understand.

In the above example, the pose selection screen is assumed to be displayed in the preselection process. However, the pose may be selected before the user is photographed. Therefore, the pose selection screen may be displayed before the close-up shooting or the whole body shooting is performed in the shooting process.

In addition, the background selection screen is assumed to be displayed during the editing process. However, the background image may be selected by printing the captured image on the sticker paper or transmitting it to the server. Therefore, the background selection screen may be displayed in the pre-selection process or the shooting process.

However, when switching the background image displayed on the background selection screen according to the pose selected on the pose selection screen, the pose selection screen needs to be displayed before the background selection screen.

In the above-described embodiment, the photo sticker creating device 1 has a configuration in which the obtained photographed image or edited image is printed on the sticker paper and transmitted to the server to be provided to the user's mobile terminal. And said. Not limited to this, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the photographed image or the edited image is not printed on the sticker paper but is transmitted to the server and only provided to the user's mobile terminal. On the contrary, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which only the photographed image or the edited image is printed on the sticker paper without being transmitted to the server.

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

As shown in FIG. 9, this recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk on which the program is recorded, which is distributed to the administrator of the photo sticker creation device 1 separately from the device main body. It is composed of a removable medium 205 including a flexible disk), an optical disk (including a CD-ROM and a DVD), a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. In addition to these, the recording medium is composed of a ROM 206 in which a program to be distributed to the administrator is recorded in a state of being incorporated in the apparatus main body in advance, a hard disk included in the storage unit 202, and the like.

In the present specification, the steps for describing a program to be recorded on a recording medium are not only processed in chronological order in the order of description, but also in parallel or not necessarily in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

In the above, the print medium is not limited to sticker paper and photographic paper. For example, the image may be printed on a paper or film of a predetermined size, a card such as a prepaid card or an IC (Integrated Circuit) card, or a cloth such as a T-shirt. In this case, the sticker layout image in which one or a plurality of captured images are arranged may be printed on these print media.

Further, the embodiment of the present technology is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present technology.

1 Photo sticker creation device 11 Shooting unit 12 Editing unit 20 Preselection section 21 Shooting section 22 Background section 201 Control section 208 Preselection section 209 Shooting section 210 Editing section 211 Printing section 301 Preselection processing section 302 Shooting processing section 303 Editing processing section 304 Print processing unit 311 Display control unit 321 Display control unit 323 Shooting control unit 331 Display control unit

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A first display control unit that controls the display of the pose selection screen on which a plurality of pose images for selecting the pose to be taken by the user during shooting are displayed.
A second display control unit that controls the display of the sample pose screen on which the pose image corresponding to the shooting to be performed is displayed, and
A shooting processing unit that generates a shot image by performing close-up shooting with the user's face and upper body as the shooting range or whole-body shooting with the user's whole body as the shooting range.
The first display control unit displays the pose selection screen on which the pose images corresponding to the whole body shooting are displayed in a number smaller than the number of the pose images corresponding to the close-up shooting.
The second display control unit sets the pose selected on the pose selection screen on the sample pose screen before displaying the live view display screen on which the live view image corresponding to each of the multiple shots is displayed. A photo sticker creating device that displays the pose image corresponding to the up-shooting or the whole-body shooting to be performed in the image in the same area as the image display area in which the live-view image is displayed on the live-view display screen. .. The first display control unit claims that the pose image set, which is a set of the pose images for the number of times of shooting according to a predetermined theme, displays the pose selection screen displayed for each of a plurality of the themes. The photo sticker making device according to 1. The photo sticker creation according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first display control unit displays a button on the pose selection screen for randomly selecting the pose image for each of a plurality of shots. apparatus. In addition to the pose selection screen, a third display control unit for controlling the display of the background selection screen for selecting a plurality of background images to be combined with the background of the user reflected in the captured image is further provided.
The third display control unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3 for displaying the background selection screen in which the background image corresponding to the pose image corresponding to the captured image to be synthesized is displayed. Photo sticker making device. The photo sticker making device according to claim 4, wherein the background image is selected by the operation by the user. The photo sticker making device according to claim 4, wherein the background image is selected regardless of the operation by the user. Display the pose selection screen that displays multiple pose images for the user to select the pose to take when shooting.
Display the sample pose screen on which the pose image corresponding to the shooting to be performed is displayed.
It includes a step of generating a captured image by performing close-up photography with the user's face and upper body as the imaging range, or whole-body imaging with the user's whole body as the imaging range.
The step is
The pose selection screen on which the pose images corresponding to the whole body shooting are displayed, which is smaller than the number of the pose images corresponding to the close-up shooting, is displayed.
Before the display of the live view display screen in which the live view image corresponding to each of the shootings performed a plurality of times is displayed, in the pose image selected on the pose selection screen on the sample pose screen, the said to be performed from now on. A method of creating a photo sticker in which the pose image corresponding to the close-up shooting or the whole body shooting is displayed in the same area as the image display area in which the live view image is displayed on the live view display screen .

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