JP6878150B2 - Name sticker making device, control method of name sticker making device, and control program of name sticker making device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a name sticker making device, a control method of the name sticker making device, and a control program of the name sticker making device, in particular, a name sticker making device, a name sticker that allows a user to make a name sticker of a desired design. The present invention relates to a control method of a creation device and a control program of a name sticker creation device.

Conventionally, vending machines for various seals have been used. For example, an image is generated by adding the result of graffiti editing (writing with a pen, placement of stamps, etc.) performed by the user to a photograph obtained by taking a picture of the user, and the image is printed on a sticker paper by the user. Photo sticker making devices that can be provided to are widely used.

By the way, for example, it is widely practiced to give names to infants and children's belongings so that their owners can understand them. To give a name, for example, there is a method of writing the name by hand using a writing tool or the like. In addition, there is a method of creating a so-called homemade name sticker by outputting a sticker image created by using a computer to a sticker paper using a home printer or the like, and pasting the created name sticker. In order to obtain such a name sticker, it is also possible to place an order directly or via the Internet with a store that creates and sells the name sticker, and purchase the created name sticker.

However, there is a problem that it takes time and effort to write the name by hand. In addition, it is not easy to write other patterns such as names by hand. On the other hand, creating a homemade name sticker using a computer, a home printer, or the like also has a problem that the creation work takes time and effort. In particular, creating a unique name sticker containing, for example, a photograph of the owner's face is not easy because it requires complicated work to design the name sticker. Also, when purchasing a name sticker from a store, it takes time to have it created and shipped, and it takes time to obtain the name sticker.

Patent Document 1 below discloses a configuration of a photo sticker creating device capable of creating a name sticker with a photo.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-193662

By using an apparatus as described in Patent Document 1, a name sticker with a photograph can be immediately created. However, there are some users who dislike the fact that their names and faces are tied together and are known to others, and place importance on protecting privacy and ensuring security. For such users, a name sticker with a photo and a name would be unattractive and would not use a device to create the name sticker. Also, unlike a game that uses a photo sticker creation device (so-called photo sticker (registered trademark), etc.) that one user repeatedly performs at different times and places, such a name sticker is created for most users. Opportunities to do are limited. Therefore, when providing a device for creating a name sticker, it is an issue to increase the utilization rate of the device.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and is a name sticker making device and a name sticker making device that can meet various needs related to the making of name stickers and can increase the utilization rate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a control method and a control program of a name sticker making device.

According to an aspect of the present invention to achieve the above object, a name sticker creating device for creating a name sticker displaying a name specified by the user is a name acquisition means for acquiring a name specified by the user and a photograph. A photo acquisition method for acquiring a name, a caricature generation method for generating a caricature, an output means for printing a name sticker on a sticker paper, and a user's selection of one of a plurality of creation courses. There are multiple creation courses, including a first creation course that creates a name sticker with a photo, a second creation course that creates a name sticker with a portrait, and a photo. When the selection operation of the first creation course is performed including at least the third creation course for creating a name sticker that does not include any caricature, the output means is the name of the photo acquired by the photo acquisition means. When the name sticker displayed with is output and the selection operation of the second creation course is performed, the output means outputs the name sticker in which the caricature generated by the caricature generation means is displayed together with the name. Creation device.

Preferably, the course selection means accepts the selection operation in a state where the course selection screen including the display of a plurality of created courses is displayed on the display unit.

Preferably, the name sticker creating device further includes a photographing means for photographing the subject, and the photograph acquiring means acquires a photograph obtained by photographing the subject by the photographing means.

Preferably, the photo acquisition means acquires a photo stored in an external device based on the user's operation.

Preferably, the caricature generation means receives, for each of the plurality of elements constituting the caricature, an operation of specifying the mode of the elements to be arranged in the caricature from the user in a state where the preview display of the generated caricature is displayed on the display unit. A caricature is generated based on the reception result of the specified operation for the element.

Preferably, the name sticker creating device further comprises a billing means for charging the user for the creation of the name sticker, and the billing means includes a name acquisition means, a photo acquisition means, and a caricature generation means. Among the operations performed by each, the charge is performed after the operations performed before the output of the name sticker is completed, and the output means outputs the name sticker after the payment for the charge is performed.

Preferably, the billing means charges while the preview image of the name sticker, which is output when the payment is made, is displayed on the display unit.

Preferably, the sticker paper is pre-filled with cut lines for a plurality of name stickers, and the selection operation of the first creation course is performed and the selection operation of the second creation course is performed. It is commonly used in the case where the third creation course is selected and in the case where the selection operation of the third creation course is performed.

Preferably, the plurality of name seals includes a name seal having a curved outer shape in part or in whole.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the control method of the name sticker making device for creating a name sticker displaying the name specified by the user is that the name sticker making device obtains the name specified by the user. A means, a photo acquisition means for acquiring a photograph, and a caricature generation means for generating a caricature are provided, and the control method of the name sticker creation device selects one of a plurality of creation courses by the user. It has a course selection step that accepts selection operations and an output step that prints on sticker paper and outputs a name sticker according to the reception result of the selection operation, and multiple creation courses create name stickers with photos. A first creation course that includes at least a first creation course, a second creation course that creates a name sticker with a caricature, and a third creation course that creates a name sticker that does not include any pictures and caricatures. The output step outputs a name sticker in which the photo acquired by the photo acquisition means is displayed together with the name when the selection operation of the creation course of is performed, and is output when the selection operation of the second creation course is performed. The step is a control method of a name sticker creating device that outputs a name sticker in which a caricature generated by a caricature generation means is displayed together with a name.

According to yet another aspect of the present invention, it is a control program of a name sticker making device that creates a name sticker displaying a name specified by the user, and the name sticker making device acquires the name specified by the user. A name acquisition means, a photo acquisition means for acquiring a photo, and a caricature generation means for generating a caricature are provided, and the control program of the name sticker creation device is one of a plurality of creation courses by the user. A course selection step that accepts the selection operation and an output step that prints on the sticker paper and outputs the name sticker according to the acceptance result of the selection operation are executed by the computer, and multiple creation courses include photos. The first creation course to create a name sticker, the second creation course to create a name sticker with a caricature, and the third creation course to create a name sticker that does not include any pictures and caricatures. Including at least, when the selection operation of the first creation course is performed, the output step outputs a name sticker in which the photograph acquired by the photo acquisition means is displayed together with the name, and the selection operation of the second creation course is performed. When it is done, the output step is a control program of the name sticker creation device that outputs a name sticker in which the caricature generated by the caricature generation means is displayed together with the name.

According to these inventions, it is possible to provide a name sticker making device, a control method of the name sticker making device, and a control program of the name sticker making device, which can easily make a name sticker.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the name sticker making system in one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the hardware composition of the name sticker making apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the hardware structure inside the name sticker making apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the name sticker making apparatus. It is sectional drawing which shows the mounting structure of a camera. It is a figure which shows the sticker paper used in the name sticker making apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the name sticker (sticker paper) output in a photo name course. It is a figure which shows an example of the name sticker (sticker paper) output in a caricature name course. It is a figure which shows an example of the name sticker (sticker paper) output in a normal name course. It is a flowchart explaining the operation at the time of play of the name sticker making apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a title screen. It is a figure which shows the course selection screen. It is a figure explaining the operation when the title transition button is operated. It is a flowchart which shows the creation edit operation of a normal name course. It is a figure which shows the name input screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the sticker design selection screen of a normal name course. It is a flowchart which shows the creation edit operation of a caricature name course. It is a figure which shows the caricature generation screen. It is a figure which shows the outline from the palette for each element. It is a figure explaining the editing operation of a caricature. It is a figure which shows an example of the sticker design selection screen of a caricature name course. It is a flowchart which shows the creation edit operation of a photo name course. It is a figure which shows an example of the sticker design selection screen of a photo name course. It is a figure explaining the image trimming screen. It is a figure explaining the image processing screen. It is a flowchart which shows the photograph acquisition process. It is a figure which shows an example of the acquisition method selection screen. It is a flowchart explaining operation of a shooting mode. It is a figure which shows an example of a shooting guidance screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the shooting screen in the live view state. It is a figure which shows an example of the shooting screen at the time of a countdown operation. It is a figure which shows an example of the photograph confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the caution display screen. It is a flowchart which shows the external device connection processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the connection information display screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the access information display screen. It is a flowchart which shows the photograph reception process. It is a figure which shows an example of the receiving screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the reception completion screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the transfer failure guidance screen. It is a flowchart which shows the billing operation. It is a figure which shows an example of the number-of-sheet selection screen. It is a figure which shows the coin insertion screen at the start of billing. It is a figure which shows the coin insertion screen after the first coin is inserted. It is a figure which shows the coin insertion screen in the state which the reset confirmation screen is displayed. It is a figure which shows an example of the output screen which is displayed on the display part during output. It is a figure which shows an example of the output completion screen which is displayed when the output is completed. It is a figure which shows the structure of the name sticker making system which concerns on one modification of this Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the flow of the process performed in the mobile terminal which concerns on this modification. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the server which concerns on this modification. It is a flowchart explaining the operation of the name sticker making apparatus which concerns on this modification. It is a figure explaining the screen display example of the name sticker making apparatus which concerns on this modification. It is a sequence diagram explaining the function of providing an SNS icon. It is a perspective view which shows the hardware structure of the name sticker making apparatus which concerns on the modification of this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the hardware structure of the name sticker making apparatus which concerns on the modification of this Embodiment. It is a side view which shows the hardware structure of the name sticker making apparatus which concerns on the modification of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the demo image. It is a figure which shows an example of the live view display. It is a figure which shows an example of the mini-game display.

Hereinafter, the name sticker making system using the name sticker making device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Overview]

The name sticker making system operates by the name sticker making device alone or in cooperation with the name sticker making device and the user's mobile terminal device, and outputs the name sticker from the name sticker making device. The name sticker creating device is installed in, for example, a commercial facility or an amusement facility, and is used by a user. Hereinafter, the user may play using the name sticker creation system.

The name sticker creation system can create a name sticker displaying the name specified by the user. The name sticker creation system can create a name sticker with a photo, a name sticker with a caricature, or a name sticker that does not include either a photo or a caricature. When creating a name sticker with a photo, a user's face photo may be included as a photo, a face photo of a subject different from the user may be included, or another photo may be included.

When creating a name sticker with a photo, a photo taken by the name sticker creation device can be used, or a photo transmitted from the mobile terminal device to the name sticker creation device can be used.

When creating a name sticker with a caricature, a unique caricature can be created and included in the name sticker by selecting and combining a plurality of patterns prepared in advance for each part with the name sticker creation device.

In this embodiment, the name sticker making system is particularly suitable for sticking to a child's belongings to make a name sticker indicating the owner. In other words, when a child's guardian uses the name sticker creation system with the child, he / she creates a unique name sticker by taking a photo of the child's face on the spot or creating a caricature on the spot. can do.

In the following description, a user who uses the name sticker creation system may be referred to as a user. The user can use the name sticker creation system by operating the device included in the name sticker creation system, for example. Further, when creating a name sticker with a photograph, a person photographed by the name sticker creating device may be called a subject. For example, when an adult uses a name sticker creation system to take a picture of a child with a name sticker creation device to create a name sticker, the adult is called a user and the child is called a subject. The subject may be the same person as the user, or may be a person different from the user. Further, the user who is not the subject and the user who is the subject may play together.

[Embodiment]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a name sticker making system in one of the embodiments of the present invention.

The name sticker creation device 1 constitutes the name sticker creation system 1001 together with a mobile terminal device (hereinafter, may be referred to as a mobile terminal) 701 (701a, 701b). The name sticker creating device 1 is installed in various stores such as commercial facilities such as department stores and supermarkets, and game centers. The mobile terminal 701 is owned by, for example, a user (user) who plays with the name sticker creation device 1. In the name sticker making system 1001, the name sticker making device 1 and the mobile terminal 701 are connected by using a wireless communication environment provided under the control of the name sticker making device 1 as described later. In addition, the name sticker creating device 1 and the mobile terminal 701 may be able to communicate with each other through a network such as the Internet. In addition to these devices, the name sticker creation system 1001 may include, for example, a management server in a data center or the like.

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

[Outline configuration of name sticker making device 1]

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the hardware configuration of the name sticker creating device 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal hardware configuration of the name sticker creating device 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the name sticker creating device 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the name sticker making device 1 has a configuration in which each part is housed in a vertically long box-shaped housing 11 having a height of about 120 cm. A wide base sheet metal 17 is attached to the bottom of the housing 11 to prevent the name sticker making device 1 from tipping over. Two casters 18 are provided on the back side of the bottom of the housing 11 so as to touch the ground when the housing 11 is tilted rearward. Although the name sticker making device 1 is a heavy object, it can be moved relatively easily by grounding the caster 18.

A fixing plate 11a for fixing a display plate for advertising is provided on the upper portion of the housing 11.

A main panel 12 made of an acrylic plate having a thickness of about 5 mm, which is formed in the face shape of a character imitating an animal, is provided on the upper part of the front surface of the housing 11. A display unit 21 is arranged on the main panel 12. The display unit 21 is a liquid crystal touch panel, and in addition to displaying various screens, it also operates as an input reception unit 22 that accepts a user's touch operation. The main panel 12 and the display unit 21 are attached so as to be inclined upward so that an adult tall user can easily see them.

Two speakers 23 are arranged on the upper part of the main panel 12. In the present embodiment, the speaker 23 is arranged on the ear portion of the character's face composed of the main panel 12. The position of the speaker 23 may be different from that of the main panel 12.

A camera front panel 24 is provided on the front surface of the housing 11 and below the main panel 12. A camera (an example of photographing means) 25, a guide light 26, and an illumination unit 27 are attached to the camera front panel 24. The camera front panel 24 is made of an acrylic plate similar to the main panel 12.

The camera 25 is a so-called webcam (real-time camera) that is used by connecting to a personal computer or the like. The camera 25 is attached toward the front of the housing 11. The camera 25 captures an image (moving image) reflected in the camera at a predetermined time point with a focal length, sensitivity, aperture, shutter speed, etc. set based on the control of a personal computer, and fixes the image as a still image. , You can take a picture.

The induction light 26 is, for example, an LED module in which a plurality of LEDs (light emitting diodes) are arranged in an annular shape so as to surround the camera 25. The guidance light 26 is arranged on the back side of the camera front panel 24. When the guidance light 26 is turned on, the light can be seen through the transparent or semi-transparent camera front panel 24. The induction light 26 glows, for example, pink. The guidance light 26 attracts the attention of the subject in front of the camera 25 by lighting in a predetermined lighting pattern when shooting is performed. This makes it easier to take a picture of the subject's face from the front, even if the subject is an infant who tends to be distracted.

The illumination unit 27 is configured by using, for example, an LED that emits white light as a light source, and covering the front side thereof with a milky white acrylic cover formed in a dome shape. Lighting units 27 are provided on both the left and right sides of the camera 25, and can illuminate a subject located in front of the camera 25. By illuminating the subject by the lighting unit 27 at the time of shooting, it becomes easy to appropriately take a picture of the subject regardless of the environment in which the name sticker creating device 1 is placed.

A door 13 is attached to the lower part of the front surface of the housing 11. One of the left and right doors 13 is pivotally supported by the housing 11 by hinges. Normally, the door 13 is locked with the door closed. By opening and closing the door 13, the installer of the name sticker creating device 1 having a key can replenish the paper of the printer 55 inside the housing 11 and collect the money accumulated in the safe 43. ..

A paper take-out port 15 is provided below the door 13. The paper ejection port 15 is arranged so as to communicate with the paper ejection port of the printer 55, and the paper ejected from the printer 55 is sequentially overlapped at the paper ejection port 15. A flap 15a whose upper part is pivotally supported by the door 13 is attached to the upper part of the paper take-out port 15. By providing the flap 15a, the opening area of the paper take-out port 15 is secured relatively large with respect to the size of the paper, making it easy to take out the paper, and the discharged paper is taken out with the momentum of being discharged. It can be prevented from falling out of the mouth 15.

A coin selector 41 is provided on the door 13. The coin selector 41 switches whether or not to accept coin insertion based on external control. The coin selector 41 is configured to be able to accept, for example, 100-yen coins and 500-yen coins. In addition, the present invention is not limited to this, and other coins may be accepted, or only 100-yen coins may be accepted. The coins inserted into the coin selector 41 are configured to fall into the safe 43 arranged at the lower part inside the housing 11 and be stored in the safe 43.

A luggage hook 19 is provided on the side surface of the housing 11. The luggage hook 19 is used, for example, for the purpose of hooking baggage or the like by a user who plays.

A fan 14 is provided on the back surface of the housing 11. The fan 14 discharges air from the inside of the housing 11 to the outside. As a result, air is introduced into the housing 11 from the ventilation port formed in the housing 11 to cool each part inside the housing 11.

In FIG. 3, for the sake of explanation, a state in which the side panel of the housing 11 is removed is shown. The housing 11 is configured so that the back panel and the like can be removed when maintenance is performed. Instead of the back panel, the side panel of the housing 11 may be configured to be removable during maintenance.

As shown in FIG. 3, a personal computer 51, a printer (an example of an output means) 55, a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 59, a safe 43, and the like are arranged inside the housing 11.

The personal computer 51 is generally used. The personal computer 51 is connected to each part of the name sticker creating device 1 and functions as a control unit 71 that controls them.

The printer 55 is, for example, a sublimation printer.

The UPS 59 supplies power to the personal computer 51 using a commercial power source to which the name sticker creating device 1 is connected as a power source. The UPS 59 can stably drive or shut down the personal computer 51 even when the power supply of the commercial power supply becomes unstable or there is a power failure.

For example, the door 13 may be provided with a toy that imitates a slot machine, a display panel on which a moving image or the like is displayed, or the like so as to attract the interest of the subject. When the display panel is attached, it is preferable that the display is turned off or a special display state is set at the timing when shooting is performed so that the subject's attention is directed to the camera 25.

As shown in FIG. 4, each part of the name sticker making device 1 is connected to a control part 71 composed of a personal computer 51. The control unit 71 includes a CPU 72, a memory 73, an image processing unit 74, a communication unit 75, a storage unit 76, and the like.

The image processing unit 74 uses the photograph taken by the camera 25 to generate an image to be used for the subsequent processing, and processes the image according to the user's operation accepted by the display unit 21. That is, the image processing unit 74 uses the image obtained by the camera 25 to process an image to be printed on paper and an image to be used for subsequent processing, or to generate an image.

The storage unit 76 is, for example, a flash memory or an HDD, and stores a control program 77, design data 78 used for creating a name sticker, and the like.

The communication unit 75 has, for example, a PHS communication module, and can connect the name sticker creation device 1 to a network such as the Internet. Further, the communication unit 75 has a wireless LAN adapter and can make a wireless communication connection with an external device. In the present embodiment, the communication unit 75 can make the name sticker creation device 1 function as a wireless LAN access point.

The control unit 71 controls the operation of each unit of the name sticker creation device 1 by executing the control program 77 by the CPU 72.

The control unit 71 controls the display unit 21, the speaker 23, the camera 25, the guidance light 26, the lighting unit 27, the printer 55, the coin selector 41, and the like.

For example, when taking a picture with the camera 25, the control unit 71 controls the camera 25, the guidance light 26, and the lighting unit 27, and causes the guidance light 26 and the lighting unit 27 to emit light in an appropriate manner in a timely manner. Further, when billing is performed, the control unit 71 controls the coin selector 41 so that coins can be inserted. The coin selector 41 confirms the coin insertion status and notifies the control unit 71.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the mounting structure of the camera 25.

In FIG. 5, the left side is the front side of the housing 11. The camera 25 and the guidance light 26 are attached to the back side of the camera front panel 24. The camera 25 is fixed to the camera front panel 24 with a camera mount 24a at which the lens portion of the camera 25 opens. The annular guide light 26 is fixed to the back surface of the camera front panel 24 so as to surround the camera mount 24a. The induction light 26 is arranged so as to surround the lens portion of the camera 25, and can effectively direct the attention of the subject to the lens when it is lit. Since the lens of the camera 25 is surrounded by the camera mount 24a, the light of the induction light 26 is less likely to affect the camera 25.

[Description of sticker paper and generated name sticker]

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a sticker paper 91 used in the name sticker making device 1.

In the present embodiment, the sticker paper 91 is, for example, a sticker paper for an A5 size sublimation printer. The sticker paper 91 is pre-filled with cut lines for a plurality of name stickers. In FIG. 6, the broken line indicates the cut line. The sticker paper 91 is commonly used in any of the making courses performed by the name sticker making device 1 as described later. That is, the photo name course (an example of the first creation course), the caricature name course (an example of the second creation course), and the normal name course (an example of the third creation course) are sticker papers. 91 is commonly used.

The plurality of name stickers included in the sticker paper 91 include name stickers having a curved outer shape in part or in whole. For example, a circular name sticker, a rectangular name sticker with rounded corners, and the like are included in the sticker paper 91. By using the sticker paper 91 having the cut line pre-cut, it is possible to create a plurality of name stickers including those having a curved outer shape with various sizes.

Specifically, the sticker paper 91 includes a plurality of types of name stickers having different sizes, such as circular stickers 92a to 92d and substantially rectangular (including square) stickers 92e to 92h. The seal 92a is circular with a diameter of 46 mm and is provided with one. The seal 92b is circular with a diameter of 32 mm and is provided with two seals. The seal 92c is circular with a diameter of 22 mm and is provided with two seals. The seal 92d is circular with a diameter of 12.5 mm and is provided with five seals. The seal 92e is a rectangle of 45 × 13.5 mm and is provided with nine seals. The seal 92f is a 20 × 20 mm square and is provided with six seals. The seal 92f is a rectangle of 24 × 6 mm and is provided with 27 seals. The seal 92h is a rectangle of 19 × 4 mm, and 36 seals are provided. The shape, number, and size of the plurality of seals are not limited to this.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a name sticker (seal paper 91A) output in the photo name course.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the photo name course, a name sticker containing photo 96 can be created. For example, the sticker 92a includes a surname 93 and a first name 94, an illustration 95, and a photograph 96 of the face. Illustration 95 corresponds to the selected design.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a name sticker (seal paper 91B) output in the caricature name course.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the caricature name course, a name sticker containing the caricature 97 can be created. For example, the sticker 92a includes a surname 93 and a first name 94, and an illustration containing a caricature 97. As the illustration, an illustration corresponding to an element (for example, a hairstyle) of a specific part selected at the time of creating the caricature 97 is used, but the illustration is not limited to this.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a name sticker (seal paper 91C) output in the normal name course.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the normal name course, it is possible to create a name sticker that does not include either Photo 96 or Caricature 97. For example, the sticker 92a includes a surname 93 and a first name 94, and an illustration 95 that does not include a caricature. Illustration 95 corresponds to the selected design.

In each name sticker included in one sticker paper 91A, 91B, 91C, the arrangement mode of the surname 93 and the first name 94 is different depending on the type of the name sticker. Specifically, depending on factors such as the outer edge shape and size of the name sticker, the presence / absence of an illustration, the presence / absence of a photo 96, the presence / absence of a caricature 97, etc., the surname 93 and the first name 94 are described in one row, or 2 It is different whether it is described in the column. If these elements are different, the shape and size of the displaceable area for the surname 93 and the first name 94 will be different. For example, when the width of the distributable area is small, such as a sticker with a vertical / horizontal size ratio close to 1, such as a circular or square sticker, if the surname 93 and the first name 94 are described in one row, the character size. Must be made smaller. Therefore, such a sticker is described in two stages so that the characters are enlarged. Depending on the arrangement of the illustration (design), the photograph 96, the caricature 97, and the like, even these stickers may be described in one step. Taking FIG. 7 as an example, for example, a sticker 92a in which the surname 93 and the first name 94 are described in two rows and a sticker 92e in which the surname 93 and the first name 94 are described in one row. There is something that has been done. The arrangement mode of the surname 93 and the first name 94 is not limited to this, and may be uniform for all name stickers, or may be different between name stickers of the same type. The first name 94 may be listed earlier than the last name 93. Further, only one of the surname 93 and the first name 94 entered at the time of play may be described as the first name on the name sticker. Further, depending on the number of characters of the surname 93 and the first name 94 input at the time of play, the type of font, and the like, whether the surname 93 and the first name 94 are described in one column or two columns may be different. ..

Further, the elements included in each name sticker included in one sticker paper 91A are different for each type of name sticker, for example. Taking FIG. 7 as an example, for example, among the plurality of seals, the seal 92d and the seal 92h mainly include the surname 93 and the first name 94, and do not include the photograph 96. Further, the sticker 92g mainly contains the illustration 95 in addition to the surname 93 and the first name 94, but does not include the photograph 96. Further, demonstrating that FIG. 8 is taken as an example, the sticker 92h does not include the caricature 97. Further, the sticker 92d may not include the surname 93 and the first name 94 (the plurality of name stickers may not include the surname 93 and the first name 94 input at the time of play. ). It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and the elements included may differ depending on the design and creation course of the selected seal.

[Explanation of operation of name sticker making device 1]

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the name sticker creating device 1 during play.

The operation of the name sticker making device 1 as described below is realized by operating each part of the name sticker making device 1 based on the control of the control unit 71.

As shown in FIG. 10, in step S1, the name sticker creating device 1 is in the standby state until the play is started. In the standby state, the title screen and the demo screen are displayed on the display unit 21. In addition, voice guidance and the like for explaining the functions and the like of the name sticker creating device 1 are performed from the speaker 23. On the demo screen, for example, a demo that explains what kind of name sticker can be created by using the name sticker creation device 1, and in what situations the created name sticker can be used. Images and demo videos are displayed. In the standby state, the display unit 21 or the speaker 23 is periodically informed that the play can be started by touching the display unit 21.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a title screen.

As shown in FIG. 11, the title screen 110 displays the face portion of the character so as to represent the character integrally with the main panel 12. As a result, it is possible to make the user who is located away from the name sticker creating device 1 interested in the name sticker creating device 1 and to play the game. The facial expression of the character is changed regularly.

Returning to FIG. 10, when the display unit 21 is touched in the standby state (when the start operation is performed), the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the start operation is accepted and guidance regarding the creation of the name sticker is given. Here, guidance is provided on how the name sticker can be created, guidance on the timing at which the user is charged, and the like. In addition, since change cannot be given to the user at the time of billing, the user is urged to continue playing after exchanging money.

In the present embodiment, the user is charged at the end of the play, just before the name sticker is output. To ensure that this is communicated to the user, the first screen and the second screen are displayed when the start operation is performed.

First, a first screen for informing the user that the billing timing is the end of the play is displayed on the display unit 21. The first screen is a screen for displaying a phrase such as "Please insert coins after the game". When a predetermined time has elapsed after the first screen is displayed, a transition button for transitioning from the first screen to the second screen is displayed on the first screen (appearance). When the transition button is operated, the second screen is displayed on the display unit 21. The second screen includes a display prompting the user to prepare coins or other coins before playing. The second screen is a screen that displays a phrase such as "Please prepare coins because no change will be given." When a predetermined time has elapsed after the second screen is displayed, a transition button for transitioning from the second screen to the next screen is displayed on the second screen (appearance). When the transition button is operated, the next course selection screen is displayed on the display unit 21.

In this way, in the present embodiment, after being informed that the billing timing is the end of the play, it is informed that coins are required. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from throwing coins into the name sticker creating device 1 before the billing timing. The first screen and the second screen are displayed in a state where the transition button is not displayed and the user's operation for transitioning to the next screen is not accepted, respectively, and the display is started after the display is started. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the transition button is displayed, and the user's operation for transitioning to the next screen is accepted. As a result, the user can be sure to confirm the displayed contents of the screen. It should be noted that when the first screen and the second screen are displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed, the screen may be configured to automatically proceed to the next screen. Further, the first screen and the second screen may each display guidance items in an easy-to-understand manner by animation display. In this case, the loop playback of the animation of a predetermined length may be performed on each screen, and further, the transition button that transitions to the next screen when the playback of the animation on each screen ends for the first time. May appear on the screen. The guidance that the billing timing to the user is the end of the play and the guidance that prompts the user to play after preparing coins may be guided on the same screen.

In step S3, the course selection screen is displayed on the display unit 21, and the selection of the created course is accepted. The control unit 71 and the display unit 21 function as a course selection means for accepting a selection operation of selecting one of the creation courses from the plurality of creation courses by the user.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a course selection screen 120.

As shown in FIG. 12, the course selection screen 120 includes course selection buttons 122, 124, 126 that display a plurality of created courses that can be selected by the user. The course selection button 122 corresponds to the photo name course. The course selection button 124 corresponds to the caricature name course. The course selection button 126 corresponds to the normal name course.

The control unit 71 operates the course selection buttons 122, 124, and 126 by the user while the course selection screen 120 is displayed on the display unit 21, that is, an operation of selecting one of the three created courses. Accept.

The course selection screen 120 includes two screen transition buttons 101 and 102 (title transition button 101 and back button 102). These screen transition buttons 101 and 102 may be displayed on other screens, respectively. When the screen transition buttons 101 and 102 are displayed on each screen, when they are operated, a predetermined operation is performed according to the operated button. Whether or not to display each of the screen transition buttons 101 and 102 on each screen can be appropriately selected according to the purpose.

The title transition button 101 is a button for transitioning to the title screen, that is, returning to the standby state. When various data are created in the middle of play, those data are deleted when returning to the standby state (moving to the process of step S10 described later).

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an operation when the title transition button 101 is operated.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the title transition button 101 is operated, the transition confirmation screen 103 is displayed in the overlay display on the screen. On the transition confirmation screen 103, it is displayed that the screen returns to the first screen and that all the data being created is deleted at that time. Further, the cancel button 103a and the OK button 103b are displayed on the transition confirmation screen 103. When the cancel button 103a is operated, the state immediately before the title transition button 101 is operated is restored, and the transition to the title screen is not performed. On the other hand, when the OK button 103b is operated, the process proceeds to step S10, which will be described later, and the standby state is entered.

The back button 102 is a button for transitioning to the previous screen. When the back button 102 is operated, the data such as the name and the photograph created up to that point is retained, and the screen immediately before the operated screen is displayed. For example, when the back button 102 is operated on the course selection screen 120, the screen transitions to the guidance screen described in step S2.

The screen transition buttons 101 and 102 are displayed at positions common to the displayed screens, respectively. That is, the title transition button 101 is displayed at the upper right of the screen. The back button 102 is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Since the unified user interface is adopted in this way, it becomes easier for the user to understand the operation of performing the screen transition, and the occurrence of erroneous operation can be reduced.

Returning to FIG. 10, in step S4, it is determined which of the selected creation courses is.

When the normal name course is selected, that is, when the course selection button 126 is operated on the course selection screen 120, the process of step S5 is performed. In step S5, the normal name course creation / editing operation is performed.

When the caricature name course is selected, that is, when the course selection button 124 is operated on the course selection screen 120, the process of step S6 is performed. In step S6, the caricature name course creation / editing operation is performed.

When the photo name course is selected, that is, when the course selection button 122 is operated on the course selection screen 120, the process of step S7 is performed. In step S7, the photo name course creation / editing operation is performed.

The creation / editing operation for each of these creation courses will be described later. When the creation / editing operation is performed in each creation course, an image of the name sticker to be printed and output on the sticker paper 91 is generated.

In step S8, the billing operation is performed. In the billing operation, the number of prints is specified, and the user is billed accordingly. In the present embodiment, the charge to the user is performed after the creation of the image of the name sticker to be output is completed, but the charge is not limited to this. Billing may be made at the start of play or at other times.

When the payment is made according to the charge, in step S9, the printer 55 prints the generated image of the name sticker on the sticker paper 91 and outputs it. The sticker paper 91 is discharged to the paper take-out port 15. This allows the user to receive the name sticker.

When the output is performed, the data input or created in the play is deleted in step S10. The data input or created during play is temporarily stored in the memory 73 or the storage unit 76. By erasing the data at the end of the play, it is possible to secure the capacity of the memory 73 and the storage unit 76 in preparation for the subsequent play.

When the process of step S10 is completed, a series of operations is completed. The name sticker creating device 1 repeats the operation from step S1. That is, the standby state is set, the title screen and the guidance screen are displayed, and voice guidance is performed.

In these series of operations, except for one scene of the billing operation, basically, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) elapses without performing the next operation after the last operation is performed, After the processing of step S10 is performed, the process returns to the standby state. As a result, even if there is a user who has started the play but has not completed the play, it can automatically return to the standby state in case the next play is performed by that user or another user. At this time, the data such as names and photos that have been input or created up to that point are deleted, so that the information will not be mixed between the previous play and the next play.

[Create and edit normal name course]

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the creation / editing operation of the normal name course.

As shown in FIG. 14, in step S11, the name input screen is displayed on the display unit 21, and the user can specify the name. That is, the control unit 71 and the display unit 21 function as name acquisition means for acquiring a name specified by the user.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a name input screen 140.

As shown in FIG. 15, the name input screen 140 includes a surname input cell 141, a first name input cell 142, a keyboard 144, a delete button 146, and a character switching button 147. Further, the name input screen 140 includes screen transition buttons 101 and 102.

In the present embodiment, the user inputs the surname in the surname input cell 141 and the first name in the first name input cell 142 among the designated names. As described above, since the display modes of the surname 93 and the first name 94 are different in the plurality of stickers, the last name input mass 141 and the first name input mass 142 are separated.

On the keyboard 144, one of hiragana, katakana, uppercase alphabet, and lowercase alphabet is displayed according to the selection operation of the character switching button 147. The user can input the characters operated by the keyboard 144 into the focused one of the surname input cell 141 and the first name input cell 142. With the delete button 146, the input characters can be deleted one by one.

In this embodiment, hiragana or katakana cannot be mixed with the alphabet. When the character switching button 147 for changing to the alphabet is operated when the characters are entered in hiragana or katakana, the confirmation screen is displayed, and the characters that have been entered up to that point are deleted and entered. The character type is switched to the alphabet. The same applies when an operation for changing to hiragana or katakana is performed when there are characters entered in the alphabet.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of hiragana or katakana, input is accepted in the order of first name and last name from the left as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the case of uppercase letters or lowercase letters, the first name input box 142 and the last name input box 141 are arranged in the reverse order shown in FIG. 15, and the first name and last name are input in this order from the left. Accepted.

The progress display unit 104 is displayed at the bottom of the screen displayed in the creation / editing operation of each course. The progress display unit 104 shows the progress status indicating how many steps are left to complete the work of creating the name sticker. This allows the user to understand the current work point.

The name input reception operation performed by displaying the name input screen 140 is performed in the same manner even when the photo name course or the caricature name course is selected.

In the surname input cell 141 and the first name input cell 142, the input space may be displayed by an underscore (underlined code) or the like so that it can be seen that the space has been input.

Returning to FIG. 14, in step S12, the sticker design selection screen is displayed, and the sticker design selection operation is accepted.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the sticker design selection screen 150 of the normal name course.

As shown in FIG. 16, on the sticker design selection screen 150, a preview image 151, a design selection button 153, a font selection button 155, and a decision button 159 are displayed. Further, on the sticker design selection screen 150, screen transition buttons 101 and 102 and a progress display unit 104 are displayed. In FIG. 16, a part of the design selection button 153 is displayed in white, but an image representing an individual design (an image of a representative character, an image of a representative pattern, etc.) is actually displayed. The user can create a sticker by selecting the one to be used from a plurality of (for example, 60 types) designs prepared in advance on the sticker design selection screen 150. In addition, a sticker can be created by selecting the font to be used from a plurality of (for example, three types) fonts.

The preview image 151 is an image showing a name sticker created by adopting the currently selected design. When the design or font selection is changed, the preview image 151 is switched. By operating the enter button 159, the name sticker as shown in the displayed preview image 151 can be created. The display of the preview image 151 differs depending on the combination of the selectable design and the font. When the operation on the name input screen 140 is performed, all the preview images 151 of the selectable combinations are generated, and the sticker design selection screen 150 is displayed. As a result, the preview image 151 can be switched immediately according to the operation of the user. It should be noted that each time the user performs an operation of switching the design or font, the preview image 151 after the switching may be generated and displayed.

Here, it takes time to generate a large number of preview images in advance. Then, it takes time to transition to the next screen such as the sticker design selection screen 150, and the user may feel bored or the user may stop playing. In order to prevent the user from getting bored, for example, an image that changes with the passage of time may be displayed on the display unit 21. For example, an image that changes according to the progress of the preview image generation process or a numerical value indicating the degree of progress may be displayed on the display unit 21 at any time. As a result, the user can predict the time until the transition to the next screen, so that the feeling of boredom is reduced. In addition, the transition to the next screen including the display of the preview image is performed without waiting for the generation of all the preview images to be completed, and the preview image generation proceeds in parallel (by background processing) so that the user does not feel bored. You may do it. In this case, on the screen displayed next, a preview image corresponding to the display mode of the display for selecting each option (for example, design selection button 153, font selection button 155, etc.) has already been generated. It may be different depending on whether it is generated or not yet generated. Specifically, for example, the generated options are displayed as usual, and the ungenerated options are displayed on the displayed buttons or the like to indicate that they have not been generated (for example, an hourglass mark or a clock mark, etc.). The exclamation mark, etc.) may be superimposed and displayed. As a result, the user can know the options that can display the preview image immediately, so that it is possible to prevent stress by selecting the ungenerated options, and the preview image can be displayed. Can be confirmed efficiently. In addition, for generated options, buttons, etc. are displayed so that images representing the contents of the design, etc. are included, and for ungenerated options, buttons, etc. are displayed so that images representing the contents are not included. You may. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling stress by selecting an ungenerated option, and it is possible to efficiently check the preview image. In addition, a new preview image is available. You will be able to enjoy the fact that you will be able to know what kind of content the options generated by are, each time a new preview image is generated. In addition, until the generation of all the preview images was completed, the buttons for selecting all the options were displayed so that the images representing the contents were not included, and the user's operation was performed. At that time, the display mode may be changed so that an image showing the content is included only for the button or the like. By doing so, it is possible to give a game-like character and give fun to the user who plays the game.

When the enter button 159 is operated on the sticker design selection screen 150 to determine the design to be adopted, a series of operations is completed.

[Creation and editing operation of caricature name course]

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the creation / editing operation of the caricature name course.

In the caricature name course, an operation for generating a caricature is accepted prior to inputting a name. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S31, the caricature selection screen is displayed. The display unit 21 and the control unit 71 function as caricature generation means for generating a caricature.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a caricature generation screen 170.

On the caricature generation screen 170, the mode of the elements to be arranged in the caricature (of each part) for each of a plurality of elements (face parts; accessories such as bite, eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, and brow) constituting the caricature. Designation operation of shape, color, size, position, angle, etc.) is accepted. The user's operation is accepted with the generated caricature preview display 171 displayed on the display unit 21. The control unit 71 generates a caricature based on the acceptance result of the designated operation for each element.

As shown in FIG. 18, the caricature generation screen 170 has a preview display 171, a palette 172, a gender designation button 175, an edit button 176, a reset button 178, and a decision button 179. Further, the caricature generation screen 170 includes screen transition buttons 101 and 102.

The preview display 171 is an image showing the state of the caricature based on the current designated operation. When the designated operation is performed, the preview display 171 is updated at any time. By operating the enter button 179, a caricature as shown in the displayed preview display 171 can be created. The reset button 178 is a button for resetting the movement, scaling (enlargement / reduction), and rotation operations performed on the element to be operated and returning to the initial state.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an outline of pallets 172a to 172f for each element.

The palette 172 (172a to 172f) includes an element selection button 173 in which the shapes of selectable elements are shown side by side for each element. When there are many choices, the scroll button 173b can be operated to switch the display range of the element selection button 173. Depending on the element to be operated, the color button 174 is displayed and a color can be selected. For example, for "Kamigata" and "Eyebrows", the shade can be selected by pressing the color button 174. At the top of the pallet 172, a tab 177 for switching the element to be operated is displayed.

In the present embodiment, with respect to the shade of "Kamigata" and the shade of "Eyebrows", when a user's designated operation for one shade is accepted, the other is automatically linked to the designated operation. The specified operation is also performed for the color of. For example, it is assumed that the user operates the black color button 174 on the "eyebrow" palette 172c while the brown color is specified for both "Kamigata" and "eyebrows". In this case, as the user's operation is accepted, black is specified for the shade of "eyebrows", and black is automatically specified for the shade of "Kamigata" in conjunction with it. In general, it is better to match the color of "Kamigata" and the color of "Eyebrows" to obtain a caricature that looks better. In this way, the color of one element is specified for multiple elements. Since the control unit 71 automatically specifies the hue of other elements in conjunction with the operation, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required for the user to perform the designated operation. When the color shade specification operations of a plurality of elements are not linked in this way, if the user forgets to perform a specification operation for one element while performing a specification operation for another element, Unlike the user's intention, only a caricature in which the shades of a plurality of elements do not match can be obtained, and the user may be dissatisfied. However, in the present embodiment, since the colors of the plurality of elements are always matched, it is possible to prevent the user's dissatisfaction as described above. It should be noted that it is not necessary to provide a function for interlocking such a color selection operation between a plurality of elements. Further, the administrator of the name sticker creation device 1 may be able to switch whether or not to enable the function, or the user during play may be able to switch. Further, in the case where the color shades of a plurality of elements can be specified, the control unit 71 specifies the color shades of other elements in the designation operation each time the color shade specification operation of one element is performed. The user's operation of selecting whether or not to link may be accepted, and the hue of other elements may be specified based on the acceptance result.

Depending on the element to be operated, the presence / absence of the display of the gender designation button 175 and the display content of the edit button 176 are different.

The gender designation button 175 is displayed when "Kamigata" is the operation target. The hairstyles that can be selected differ depending on the gender designation. Depending on the gender specified here, it is decided whether the basic design of the name sticker generated in the caricature name course will be for men or women.

For "Kamigata", the reverse operation can be performed by pressing the edit button 176. It should be noted that when the symmetrical "biting" mode is selected, the reversing operation may not be possible.

The eyes, nose, and mouth can be moved and scaled. "Eyebrows" can be moved, scaled, and rotated. Basically, the movement operation can only move in the vertical direction, but the eyes and "eyebrows" can be moved closer to or further from each other.

For example, for the eyes, it may be set whether the eyes can be rotated or cannot be rotated for each aspect (shape). For example, by making the asymmetrical aspect non-rotatable, the aspect can be used for a caricature without impairing the characteristics. If the rotation is not possible, the edit button 176 for rotation may be hidden or grayed out to indicate the user.

For each element, the range that can be moved, the range that can be expanded / contracted, and the range that can be rotated are predetermined.

The movement range of each element may be set to a relatively wide range. This makes it possible to easily create not only caricatures of infants and children but also caricatures of adults.

When moving to the caricature generation screen 170, first, the caricature in the default state is displayed on the preview display 171. The user can edit the caricature by repeatedly selecting an element to be changed from the caricature displayed on the preview display 171 and performing the change operation.

In the present embodiment, for example, after the operation of the edit button 176 for expanding / contracting or rotating the currently specified shape of the eye is performed, the element selection button 173 corresponding to the other shape is operated. When the shape is switched to another shape, some of the information (information such as enlargement ratio and angle) corresponding to the operation result of the edit button 176 about the shape before switching is reset and other information is set. Is configured to be retained. Specifically, for example, when switching to a new shape, the angle information that changes with the rotation operation is reset, and the shape is displayed on the caricature at the angle set as the initial value for the shape after switching. Is displayed. On the other hand, information such as the enlargement ratio that changes with the enlargement / reduction operation is retained, and the shape after the changeover is displayed with the enlargement ratio before the shape changeover. This makes it easier to create a neat caricature while reducing the time and effort of editing the user's caricature.

The caricature in the default state may be set as appropriate. For example, for each element, the caricature in which the mode corresponding to the element selection button 173 (for example, the element selection button 173 displayed in the upper left), which is the first choice of the palette 172, is selected is set as the default state. May be good. Further, the mode corresponding to the set value stored in advance for each element may be the mode of the default state. In this case, for example, the set value may be set so that the default state is a mode that is considered to be relatively easy to be selected by the user, a mode that is considered to be highly versatile, or a mode that is not unnatural. By pre-designating the mode of the default state in this way, the user does not have to specify the mode of each element because he / she is not accustomed to the method of performing the specified operation. A nice looking caricature is generated. Therefore, the satisfaction level of the user who plays can be increased. In addition, since it is possible to accept a designation operation for an element that needs to be changed starting from a caricature that originally looks good, the cohesiveness of the caricature is less likely to be impaired. Therefore, the user can easily generate a caricature close to the image, and the satisfaction of the user can be increased.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an operation for editing a caricature.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the caricature 97 before the eye enlargement operation (step S41) and an example of the caricature 97 after the eye enlargement operation (step S42).

The caricature 97 includes "Kamigata" 97a, eyes 97b, "eyebrows" 97c, nose 97d, and mouth 97e.

Of these, when the enlargement operation is performed by pressing the edit button 176 with the eyes 97b as the operation target, the result is shown in step S42. That is, the size of the eyes 97b increases while the positions of the eyes 97b remain the same. When the reduction operation is performed on the eyes 97b from this state, the process is shown in step S41 again.

Returning to FIG. 17, in step S32, the input of the name is accepted. Since it is the same as the above, the description thereof will be omitted. When the name input is accepted, all preview images of the combinations that can be selected on the next sticker design selection screen are generated as in the case of the normal name course.

In step S33, the sticker design selection screen is displayed, and the sticker design selection operation is accepted.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the sticker design selection screen 190 of the caricature name course.

As shown in FIG. 21, the sticker design selection screen 190 displays a preview image 191, a color selection button 193, a font selection button 195, and a decision button 199. Further, on the sticker design selection screen 190, screen transition buttons 101 and 102 and a progress display unit 104 are displayed.

In the caricature name course, the user can use one sticker design according to the gender selected when "Kamigata" is specified on the caricature generation screen 170 as the sticker design. On the sticker design selection screen 190, the color to be applied to the sticker design can be specified by the color selection button 193.

The preview image 191 is an image showing a name sticker created by adopting the color currently selected. When the color or font selection is changed, the preview image 191 is switched. By operating the enter button 199, it is possible to create a name sticker as shown in the displayed preview image 191.

When the enter button 199 is operated on the sticker design selection screen 190 to determine the design to be adopted, a series of operations is completed.

[Create and edit photo name course]

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a photo name course creation / editing operation.

As shown in FIG. 22, in step S51, the input of the name is accepted. Since it is the same as the above, the description thereof will be omitted. When the name input is accepted, all preview images of the combinations that can be selected on the next sticker design selection screen are generated as in the case of the normal name course.

In step S52, the sticker design selection screen is displayed, and the sticker design selection operation is accepted.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the sticker design selection screen 210 of the photo name course.

As shown in FIG. 23, a preview image 211, a design selection button 213, a font selection button 215, and a decision button 219 are displayed on the sticker design selection screen 210. Further, on the sticker design selection screen 210, screen transition buttons 101 and 102 and a progress display unit 104 are displayed.

The preview image 211 is an image showing a name sticker created by adopting the currently selected design. However, in the preview image 211, the photograph that fits in the name sticker is not yet displayed. The area that contains the photo is shown, for example, by an alternative image. When the design or font selection is changed, the preview image 211 is switched. By operating the enter button 219, the displayed preview image 211 can be selected as a design to be combined with the photograph.

When the enter button 219 is operated on the sticker design selection screen 210 to determine the design to be adopted, the process proceeds to the next process.

Returning to FIG. 22, it is confirmed in step S53 whether or not there is a photograph that can be used. When the selection of the sticker design is completed for the first time in normal play, since there is no photograph that can be used (NO), the process proceeds to step S54. Here, for example, there is a photograph that can be used when the process of step S54 has already been performed once, the process returns to step S52 or earlier by operating the back button 102, and then the selection of the seal design is completed (YES). ) Is determined. If there is a photograph that can be used, the process proceeds to step S55. In this way, since the photo acquisition process (step S54) is not performed when there is a usable photo, the user can reduce the trouble of having to repeatedly take a photo even though the photo has already been taken once. be able to. Further, as a result, the play time required for one user to play can be shortened because the repeated shooting is not performed, and the name sticker creation device 1 can be used by a large number of users within the available time. You can have a lot of play done.

In step S54, the photo acquisition process is performed. This will get a photo to put on the name sticker. That is, the control unit 71 functions as a photo acquisition means. The details of the photo acquisition process will be described later.

In step S55, the screen transitions to the image trimming screen.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an image trimming screen 220.

On the image trimming screen 220, it is possible to adjust the range (size, position, angle, etc.) of the photographic portion that appears for the selected design (illustration portion).

As shown in FIG. 24, the image trimming screen 220 includes a preview area 221, a decision button 229, and an operation button 223. Further, the image trimming screen 220 includes screen transition buttons 101 and 102 and a progress display unit 104.

In the preview area 221, the acquired photo 201 is displayed overlaid on the symbol of the selected design. The user operates the operation button 223 to change the position, size, and angle of the photo 201, and operates the enter button 229 to determine the range of the photo 201 to be displayed.

The operation button 223 includes a move button 223a, a rotation button 223b, and a size adjustment button 223c. You can change the position of the photo with respect to the design by operating the move button 223a. You can change the angle of the photo with respect to the design by operating the rotary button 223b. You can change the size of the photo relative to the design by operating the size adjustment button 223c. Each operation button 223 is configured so that the change can be reflected quickly by long-pressing.

When the screen transition button 102 is operated on the image trimming screen 220, the screen transitions to the acquisition method selection screen 250 (shown in FIG. 26) displayed at the start of the photo acquisition process, for example, as described later. It should be.

Returning to FIG. 22, in step S56, the screen transitions to the image processing screen.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an image processing screen 240.

On the image processing screen 240, it is possible to change the brightness, filter the photo, and add cheek to the photo to be put on the name sticker.

As shown in FIG. 25, the image processing screen 240 includes a preview area 241, a decision button 249, a processing button 243, an undorid button 245, and a reset button 247. Further, the image processing screen 240 includes screen transition buttons 101 and 102 and a progress display unit 104.

The preview area 241 displays a photo that will fit on the name sticker. The user operates the processing button 243 while viewing the display content of the preview area 241 to process the photo. When the machining is completed, the machining state is confirmed by operating the enter button 249.

The processing button 243 includes a brightness change button 243a, a filter processing button 243b, and a cheek processing button 243c.

By changing the brightness change button 243a, the brightness of the photograph can be changed. Other parameters (sharpness, contrast, etc.) may be changed as the brightness is changed.

The filtering button 243b can, for example, select one from four options. By selecting the filter processing button 243b, processing is added to the photo. The effect of changing the shape or size of each part of the face, such as deforming the contour shape of the face or the eyes, may not be used. If the photograph taken by the name sticker creating device 1 or the image transmitted from the mobile terminal 701 is used as it is as described later, there is a high possibility that a gap will occur between the taste and the taste of the design selected in the play. You can adjust the photo so that it looks more familiar with the illustration data of the design contained in the sticker along with the photo.

In the present embodiment, a desired filter can be selected from four types of natural, contrast, bright, and sweet and applied to a photograph. Natural is, for example, a process that makes the degree of processing look weak, and is a filter that creates a mask for the skin portion, slightly blurs it, and then raises the contrast. Contrast is a filter that emphasizes sharpness by adding contrast to natural processing and increasing saturation. Bright is a filter that realizes a bright and soft texture as if the skin itself is emitting light. In many cases, the feeling of processing is slightly stronger than that of natural or contrast. Sweet is a filter that gives a relatively strong feeling of processing like Bright, and has dark parts such as hair and eyes remaining, and has contrast as a whole. The type of filter is not limited to this.

The cheek processing button 243c is used to give a cheek pattern to the cheek portion of the photograph. The user selects the color of the cheek and the size of the cheek to be attached with one touch, and touches the photo portion of the preview area 241 by himself to add the cheek to the photo. The cheeks overlap each time you press them, and the color becomes darker. The cheek is provided on the top layer and is not affected even if the filter or brightness is changed by operating the filter processing button 243b or the brightness change button 243a.

Returning to FIG. 22, when the processing on the image processing screen 240 is completed, the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, an image to be output as a name sticker is generated based on the result of the editing operation performed on the image trimming screen 220 and the image processing screen 240. Specifically, the acquired photo reflects the brightness and filter set on the image processing screen, and the reflected photo is processed so that the image has a range set on the trimming screen. After that, a process of reducing the size to each print size to be put on the name sticker is performed. It should be noted that the photo processing does not necessarily have to be performed in such a procedure.

[Explanation of photo acquisition process]

Here, the photo acquisition process is performed as follows. In the present embodiment, the control unit 71 acquires a photograph obtained by the camera 25 taking a picture of the subject (acquisition method by taking a picture). Further, the control unit 71 acquires a photograph stored in an external device such as a mobile terminal 701 based on a user's operation (acquisition method by image transfer). Whether to acquire by the acquisition method by photography or the acquisition method by image transfer is determined by the user's selection operation.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a photo acquisition process.

As shown in FIG. 26, in step S101, the acquisition method selection screen is displayed on the display unit 21, and the selection operation of which of the above acquisition methods is to be adopted is accepted.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the acquisition method selection screen 250.

As shown in FIG. 27, the acquisition method selection screen 250 includes a photography button 251 for selecting an acquisition method by photography and an image transfer button 252 for selecting an acquisition method by image transfer. .. When the user operates the photography button 251 or the image transfer button 252, the operation is accepted.

Returning to FIG. 26, it is determined in step S102 which acquisition method is selected. When the acquisition method by photography is selected, the process proceeds to step S103. When the acquisition method by image transfer is selected, the process proceeds to step S104.

In step S103, the operation in the shooting mode is started, and the photograph is acquired by the acquisition method by photography.

[Explanation of acquisition method by photography]

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the shooting mode.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the operation in the shooting mode is started, the shooting guidance screen is displayed in step S121, and the flow of shooting is explained.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the shooting guide screen 260.

As shown in FIG. 29, the shooting guide screen 260 includes a display for explaining the flow of shooting. Further, the shooting guidance screen 260 includes screen transition buttons 101 and 102 and a skip button 269. By operating the skip button 269, the user can end the display of the shooting guidance screen 260 and transition to the next shooting screen.

In the present embodiment, on the shooting guidance screen 260, the explanation screen on page 3 loops. The wording of the narration and the reproduction timing are as follows, for example. When the first page is displayed, the voice "I will explain how to shoot. You can skip the explanation." Is played. On the second page, the voice "face to face with the round part of the illustration" is played. When the third page is displayed, the voice "Press the shooting button to start the countdown" is played.

Returning to FIG. 28, the shooting screen is displayed in step S122. On the shooting screen, the live view image obtained through the camera 25 is displayed together with the illustration of the selected design.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the shooting screen 270 in the live view state.

As shown in FIG. 30, the shooting screen 270 has a live view area 271 in which the live view image 273 is superimposed on the design image 275, a guidance display 272 that guides the subject to look at the camera, and a shooting button. 279 and are included. Further, the shooting screen 270 includes a screen transition button 101 and a progress display unit 104.

The user can prepare to take a picture of the subject in a desired manner while checking the relationship between the live view image 273 and the design image 275 displayed in the live view area 271. When the preparation is completed, the shooting button 279 is pressed to start the countdown for shooting.

Returning to FIG. 28, in step S123, the camera waits until the shooting button 279 is operated. When the shooting button 279 is operated, the process proceeds to step S124.

In step S124, for example, a countdown operation for 3 seconds is started. According to the countdown operation, voice guidance and guidance by the guidance light 26 are performed. In addition, a countdown display accompanying the countdown is displayed on the display unit 21.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the shooting screen 280 during the countdown operation.

As shown in FIG. 31, during the countdown operation, the shooting screen 280 continues to include the live view area 271 and the guidance display 272. Then, instead of the shooting button 279, a count display 283 indicating that the countdown is in progress is included.

The screen transition button 101 is not displayed from the start of the countdown operation until the shooting is performed.

Returning to FIG. 28, when the countdown operation is completed, shooting is performed in step S125. The photograph of the subject at this timing is recorded as a candidate photograph used for creating the name sticker.

In step S126, the photo confirmation screen is displayed. The user can check the photograph taken and choose whether to use the photograph or retake the photograph.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the photo confirmation screen 290.

As shown in FIG. 32, on the photo confirmation screen 290, a confirmation area 291 in which the photographed photograph 293 is superimposed on the design image 275, a retake button 297 for retaking the photograph, and a decision button 299 are displayed. Is displayed. Further, the photo confirmation screen 290 includes a screen transition button 101 and a progress display unit 104.

The user can see the display contents of the confirmation area 291 and, if he / she likes the photograph 293 taken, operate the enter button 299 to end the photography. If you do not like it and want to take a picture again, the retake button 297 is operated. When the retake button 297 is operated, the photograph 293 taken is discarded and the photograph is taken again. When the retake button 297 is operated, the photo 293 is stored without being discarded, and the photo 293 is compared with the photo obtained by the next shooting to select a better photo. You may be able to do it.

When the photo confirmation screen 290 is displayed, the position of the photo 293 with respect to the design image 275 and the range of the displayed photo can be adjusted in a later step (image trimming screen 220). , Voice or display on the photo confirmation screen 290. As a result, the user can determine whether or not an image he / she likes has been taken by paying particular attention to the facial expression of the subject.

A screen for informing that the position and range of the photo 293 can be adjusted in a later step is displayed together with the shooting guide screen 260 or instead of the shooting guide screen 260 until the shooting screen 270 is displayed. You may do so.

Returning to FIG. 28, in step S127, it is determined whether or not the user has determined that this photograph is acceptable. That is, when the retake button 297 is operated on the photo confirmation screen 290, the process returns to the process of step S122, and control is performed so that the photograph is taken again. When the enter button 299 is operated on the photo confirmation screen 290, a series of operations in the shooting mode ends.

Although the number of times of re-shooting by operating the re-shooting button 297 is not limited, the number of times may be limited. In this case, when the photograph is taken up to the maximum number of times, the photograph to be used may be selected from the photographs taken so far.

[Explanation of acquisition method by image transfer]

Returning to FIG. 26, when it is selected in step S102 to acquire an image by the image transfer acquisition method, the name sticker creation device 1 starts the image transfer process. The image transfer process is a process of connecting a user's mobile terminal 701 to the name sticker creating device 1 by a wireless communication connection and receiving a photograph transmitted from the mobile terminal 701.

In step S104, a caution display screen is displayed on the display unit 21. The user is required to confirm the content of the caution display screen and indicate his / her intention whether or not he / she agrees with the content.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the precaution display screen 310.

As shown in FIG. 33, the caution display screen 310 includes the consent button 311 and the disagreement button 315 together with the precautions. Further, the precaution display screen 310 includes a screen transition button 101 and a progress display unit 104.

Returning to FIG. 26, in step S105, it is confirmed whether or not the user has agreed. That is, when the user agrees and operates the consent button 311, the process proceeds to step S106. If the user does not agree and operates the disagreement button 315, the screen returns to the course selection screen of the created course (proceed to step S3 in FIG. 10).

In step S106, the external device connection process is performed. Further, when the external device connection process is performed, the photo reception process is performed in step S107.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the external device connection process.

The external device connection process is performed in cooperation with the user's mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creating device 1. In FIG. 34, the operations and processes performed on the mobile terminal 701 side are shown by being surrounded by a broken line in line with the processes of the name sticker creating device 1.

In the external device connection process, the name sticker creation device 1 serves as an access point, and the mobile terminal 701 is connected to the name sticker creation device 1 by wireless LAN. Then, the name sticker creating device 1 functions as a web server, and causes a web browser or the like operating on the mobile terminal 701 to display a predetermined web page for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 34, in step S141, the control unit 71 displays connection information such as an SSID and a password for making a wireless LAN connection with the name sticker creation device 1 on the display unit 21. At this time, in step S151, in the mobile terminal 701, the connection information obtained by the user looking at the display unit 21 is input, and an operation for making a connection by wireless LAN is performed. Note that this connection information is changed each time play is performed (every time the process of step S10 in FIG. 10 is performed and the state returns to the standby state). The connection information may be changed each time the external device connection process is performed.

In step S142, the control unit 71 determines whether a wireless communication connection has been established with another terminal. When the connection is established between the mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creating device 1, the process proceeds to the next process (YES in step S152 and step S142).

In the external device connection process, when the process of step S142 is being performed, the time-out time from the start of the state in which no operation is performed by the user to the automatic return to the standby state is the play. It may be longer than the timeout time (for example, 2 minutes) when the other processing in the process is being performed. For example, as in the case of performing the billing operation described later, the reset confirmation screen is displayed when the first predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses from the start of the external device connection process, and then the second predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) is displayed. After 3 minutes), the title screen may be displayed. As a result, even a user who is not accustomed to the operation for connecting by wireless LAN can perform the operation with a margin of time.

In step S143, the control unit 71 displays the access information for accessing the transmission page on the display unit 21. At this time, the control unit 71 prepares the transmission page so that it can be accessed by the mobile terminal 701 by the web server function. The access information is displayed by, for example, a two-dimensional code. In step S153, the user can easily access the transmission page by reading the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 701.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the connection information display screen 320.

As shown in FIG. 35, the connection information display screen 320 includes connection information 321, a screen transition button 101, and a progress display unit 104. On the connection information display screen 320, a guidance display of a procedure for making a wireless communication connection is also displayed.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of the access information display screen 330.

As shown in FIG. 36, the access information display screen 330 includes access information 331 and 332, screen transition buttons 101 and 102, and a progress display unit 104. The access information 331 is displayed as a two-dimensional code. The access information 332 is displayed as a character string of the URL.

The access information display screen 330 may display the access information 331 and 332 for accessing the transmission page together with the information for guiding the access procedure to the user. For example, as information for guiding the access procedure together with the access information 331, the transmission page may be accessed by operating a predetermined application on the user's mobile terminal 701 and photographing the access information 331, or the predetermined application. Information such as the download method may be displayed. Further, together with the access information 332, as information for guiding the access procedure, the transmission page may be accessed by operating the web browser on the user's mobile terminal 701 and inputting the access information 332 in the address bar of the web browser. It may be displayed that. Even a user who does not understand the access procedure can be appropriately guided to access the transmission page.

When such an access information display screen 330 is displayed, the process proceeds to the photo reception process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a photo reception process.

The photo reception process is also performed in cooperation with the user's mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creating device 1. Also in FIG. 37, the operations and processes performed on the mobile terminal 701 side are shown by being surrounded by a broken line in line with the processes of the name sticker creating device 1.

As shown in FIG. 37, in step S161, it is determined whether or not the transmission page has been accessed. When the transmission page is accessed in step S171 in the mobile terminal 701 based on the access information 331 and 332, the name sticker creation device 1 detects it.

In step S162, the control unit 71 provides the accessed mobile terminal 701 with a transmission page. The transmission page is displayed on the mobile terminal 701 by, for example, a web browser function operated on the mobile terminal 701 (S172). In step S173, the user selects a photograph to be transmitted from the photographs stored in the mobile terminal 701, and performs a procedure of transmitting the photograph through the transmission page. As a result, a transmission request is sent to the name sticker creation device 1.

When the control unit 71 detects that the photo transmission request has been sent from the mobile terminal 701 in step S163, the control unit 71 proceeds to step S164 and starts receiving the photo. Photograph data is transmitted from the mobile terminal 701 and received by the name sticker creating device 1.

In step S164, when the photo is being received, a receiving screen indicating that fact is displayed on the display unit 21.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of the receiving screen 341.

As shown in FIG. 38, in addition to the fact that reception is being performed, the progress display unit 104 is displayed on the receiving screen 341.

Returning to FIG. 37, the process of step S165 is performed. In step S165, it is determined whether or not the reception of the photo is normally completed and the received photo satisfies a predetermined requirement. If the reception of the photo is not completed normally, and if the received photo does not meet the predetermined requirements, the process proceeds to step S167. If not, the process proceeds to step S166.

Here, the predetermined requirement is that each side of the photograph is larger than 480 dots. That is, when one side of the received photograph is 480 dots or less, the process proceeds to step S167.

In step S166, the reception completion screen is displayed on the display unit 21. At the same time, the control unit 71 controls so that the transfer end screen is displayed on the transmission page of the mobile terminal 701 (S176).

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the reception completion screen 343.

As shown in FIG. 39, the reception completion screen 343 displays the progress display unit 104 in addition to the fact that the reception has been completed. When the reception is completed, the photo reception process ends.

On the other hand, in step S167, the transfer failure guidance screen is displayed on the display unit 21. At the same time, the control unit 71 controls the transmission page of the mobile terminal 701 so that a screen indicating that the transmission has failed during transmission is displayed (S177).

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the transfer failure guidance screen 345.

As shown in FIG. 40, on the transfer failure guidance screen 345, in addition to the fact that reception has failed, the progress display unit 104 is displayed.

Returning to FIG. 37, in step S168, the control unit 71 asks the user to select whether or not to perform re-reception. For example, the control unit 71 displays on the transmission page of the mobile terminal 701 asking whether or not to retransmit, and accepts the user's instruction. Upon receiving the instruction (S178) from the user, the control unit 71 determines whether or not to re-receive the instruction (S178). When it is determined not to re-receive, that is, when the user instructs not to retransmit from the mobile terminal 701, the screen returns to the title screen (progresses to step S10 in FIG. 10). On the other hand, when it is determined that the data is to be re-received, that is, when the user instructs to perform the re-transmission, the reception of the photo data transmitted from the mobile terminal 701 is started, and the process proceeds to step S164.

Returning to FIG. 26, when the photograph is acquired by the acquisition method by photography or the acquisition method by image transfer in this way, the process proceeds to step S108.

In step S108, an image resizing process or a trimming process is performed. That is, the photograph taken by the camera 25 is trimmed to a predetermined position area having a size of 520 dots × 520 dots. Further, when the width or height of the photograph exceeds 1040 dots, the photograph received by the image transfer process is resized so as to fit in 1040 dots.

In step S109, the display screen image generation process is performed. That is, on the image trimming screen 220 and the image processing screen 240 to be performed later, a plurality of images used for previewing and displaying a photograph are created on the display unit 21. For example, a total of 16 images with 4 levels of brightness and 4 levels of filter are created. The image generation process for the display screen ends, and the photo acquisition process ends.

[Explanation of billing operation]

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the billing operation is performed as follows.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a billing operation.

As shown in FIG. 41, in step S71, the number of sheets selection screen is displayed on the display unit 21. On the number-of-sheet selection screen, the user can specify the number of sheets of sticker paper 91 to be output. In the present embodiment, it is possible to output a selected number of sheets, from one sheet to a maximum of three sheets, per use. The amount charged to the user varies depending on the number of sheets selected. The amount charged to the user is displayed together with the number of sheets.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of the number of sheets selection screen 350.

As shown in FIG. 42, the number-of-sheet selection screen 350 includes an output preview display 351, a number-of-sheet display unit 353, a number-of-sheet selection button 355, and a determination button 359. Further, the number-of-sheet selection screen 350 includes a screen transition button 101. The number of sheets display unit 353 displays the amount charged when the enter button 359 is pressed and the number of sheets of sticker paper 91 to be output. The user can operate the number-of-sheet selection button 355 in consideration of the billing amount to switch the number of sheets displayed on the number-of-sheet display unit 353. When a desired number of sheets is selected and the enter button 359 is operated, the number of sheets is confirmed.

When the remaining number of sticker sheets for output (printing) provided in the printer 55 is less than three, the number of sheets that can be selected by the number selection button 355 is limited based on the remaining number of sheets. To. That is, when there are three remaining sheets, one to three sheets can be selected as usual. When there are two remaining sheets, one to two sheets can be selected, and three sheets cannot be selected. At this time, if the number of sheets to be output is set to 2, the number selection button 355 for increasing the number of sheets is grayed out, and the operation to the button is not accepted. When there is only one sheet of paper left, only one sheet can be selected. At this time, with the number of sheets to be output being one, the number selection button 355 is grayed out, the operation to the button is not accepted, and the user cannot select the number of sheets.

Returning to FIG. 41, when the number of sheets is determined, in step S72, the control unit 71 determines the charge amount for the user.

In step S73, the control unit 71 displays a coin insertion screen on the display unit 21 and requests (charges) the user to pay the billing amount. That is, the control unit 71 and the display unit 21 charge the user for the creation of the name sticker. The billing timing is after the name input, the photo acquisition, and the caricature generation, which are performed before the name sticker is output, are completed.

From the timing when the display of the coin insertion screen is started, the time counting for the time-out processing at the time of billing is started. That is, in the billing operation, the time until the timeout (transition to the title screen) is set to be slightly longer than usual.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a coin insertion screen 360 at the start of billing.

As shown in FIG. 43, the coin insertion screen 360 includes an output preview display 351 similar to the number selection screen 350, the number of inserted coins 363, and the number of charged coins 365. Further, at the start of billing (when the number of inserted coins is 0), the screen transition buttons 101 and 102 are displayed on the coin insertion screen 360.

The user can pay for the charge by inserting the charged amount of coins into the coin selector 41 while checking the coin insertion screen 360. The user can pay for the billing while the output preview display 351 of the name sticker, which is output when the payment is made, is displayed on the display unit 21, and the payment is not mistaken.

Returning to FIG. 41, in step S74, the control unit 71 performs a display start or final operation of the coin insertion screen 360 (here, for example, a touch to the display unit 21, a coin insertion operation, or the like). It is determined whether or not the first predetermined time has elapsed since the coin was broken. If not, the process proceeds to step S75. If it has passed, the process proceeds to step S81.

In step S75, it is determined whether or not the first coin has been inserted. When the first coin is inserted, in step S76, the control unit 71 controls the screen transition buttons 101 and 102 to be hidden.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a coin insertion screen 360 after the first coin is inserted.

As shown in FIG. 44, the screen transition buttons 101 and 102 that were displayed at the start of billing are hidden on the coin insertion screen 360. By hiding the screen transition buttons 101 and 102 in this way, even though the coins have been inserted, the title screen is returned due to an erroneous operation, and the output of the name sticker cannot be received. It is possible to prevent such inconvenience from occurring. In other words, it becomes possible to use a coin selector 41 that does not have a function of paying or refunding change.

Returning to FIG. 41, in step S77, the control unit 71 confirms whether all the coins have been inserted, that is, whether the billing amount has been paid in full. When the full amount is paid, the billing operation is terminated. As a result, the name sticker is output after the billing has been paid.

If the full amount has not been paid in step S77, the process returns to step S74.

Here, when the first predetermined time has elapsed in step S74, the reset confirmation screen is displayed in step S81. The reset confirmation screen is displayed in overlay display on the coin insertion screen 360, similarly to the transition confirmation screen 103 displayed when the title transition button 101 is operated on another screen, for example.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a coin insertion screen 360 in a state where the reset confirmation screen 360a is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 45, the reset confirmation screen 360a displays that the screen returns to the first screen and that all the data being created is deleted at that time. Further, the cancel button 103a and the OK button 103b are displayed on the reset confirmation screen 360a. When the cancel button 103a is operated, the screen returns to the coin insertion screen 360 immediately before the title transition button 101 is operated, and the transition to the title screen is not performed. On the other hand, when the OK button 103b is operated, the process transitions to step S10 in FIG. 10 and the standby state is entered.

The reset confirmation screen 360a is characterized by displaying words such as "in use" in a manner that attracts the user's attention (for example, a display in which there is a movement such as a blinking display, a color, a size, etc.). (Display with various characters, display decorated with a pattern, etc.) may be made so that it is easy for others to recognize that a specific user is in the middle of playing. For example, when the user has to leave the name sticker creation device 1 in order to exchange coins while inserting coins, another person may operate the coins without permission, or another person may insert coins without permission. It is possible to prevent it from happening more effectively.

Returning to FIG. 41, in step S82 and step S83, with the reset confirmation screen 360a displayed, the operation of the cancel button 103a (cancellation operation), the operation of the OK button 103b (transition operation), or the coin insertion screen 360. When the second predetermined time has elapsed since the display start or the last operation of is performed, the following operation is performed.

When the cancel button 103a is operated (YES in step S82), the reset confirmation screen 360a is erased, and the coin insertion screen 360 is displayed again in step S73.

When the operation of the OK button 103b is performed (YES in step S83), the process proceeds to step S84. Further, when the second predetermined time has elapsed since the display start or the last operation of the coin insertion screen 360 is performed, the process proceeds to step S84.

In step S84, when there is a coin that has already been inserted, the control unit 71 stores the inserted amount in the storage unit 76 or the like. Then, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. 10 to move to the standby state.

Here, where the input amount is stored when the transition to the standby state is performed in this way, when the billing operation is performed in the next play, the processing is performed as follows in step S72. That is, the set billing amount is the amount obtained by subtracting the input amount stored in the storage unit 76 or the like from the amount originally required for the play. In other words, the user who plays next can output the name sticker only by paying the difference in the amount of money put in by the user who played before. As a result, even if the user leaves the seat due to lack of coins in the middle of payment, even if the user returns to the standby state due to a timeout, if there is no one to play after that, the player can start playing again to the previous time. You will be able to pay for billing including the amount paid halfway.

The above-mentioned first predetermined time and the second predetermined time can be appropriately set. For example, the first predetermined time may be 2 minutes and the second predetermined time may be 5 minutes.

Not limited to this, the first predetermined time may be 1 minute and the second predetermined time may be 3 minutes. The longer it takes to return to standby due to a timeout, the more likely it is that another user will accidentally insert a coin. That is, by making the sum of the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time a relatively short time while ensuring a time during which the user can exchange coins, the coins by other users can be used. It is possible to prevent erroneous input. Further, by setting the first predetermined time to a relatively short time and displaying the reset confirmation screen 360a at an early stage, even if the user is away from the name sticker creation device 1 for exchanging money or the like. , Other users can easily understand that the name sticker creating device 1 is in the playing state. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the erroneous insertion of coins by other users.

FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of the output screen 381 displayed on the display unit 21 during output. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of an output completion screen 385 displayed when the output is completed.

As shown in FIG. 46, when the payment is completed and the output is started, the output screen 381 is displayed on the display unit 21. The output screen 381 includes the fact that the output is in progress and the output progress status display 382. As a result, the user can know the operating status of the name sticker creating device 1 until the output is completed, and can stand by with peace of mind. When the output is completed, the output completion screen 385 is displayed as shown in FIG. 47. On the output completion screen 385, the fact that the stickers have been output, the number of stickers, and the like are displayed. By displaying the output completion screen 385, the user can know by looking at the display unit 21 that the output has been completed without checking the paper eject port 15 in a bent posture or the like. It is also possible to prevent forgetting to remove the sticker paper 91.

[Effect in the embodiment]

Conventionally, as a method of creating a name sticker, there has been a method of creating a homemade name sticker using, for example, a computer and a home printer. However, there is a problem that it is necessary to use software on a computer and to prepare and set a home printer or the like, and it takes time and effort to create the software. Further, when a name sticker is created by using a ready-made application for creating a name sticker, the design of the name sticker tends to be monotonous. There is a problem that it takes time and effort to create an original name sticker. There is a problem that it takes time from ordering to receiving the name sticker in order to ask a store to make the name sticker and purchase the created name sticker.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, one name sticker creating device is used to create a name sticker with a photo such as an individual face photo, a name sticker with a unique caricature, and a name sticker containing various design illustrations. Can be easily created after selecting the creation course. It is convenient because you can easily create a name sticker with originality. You can receive the name sticker output on the spot, and you don't have to wait. Instead of the name sticker with the face photo, you can choose to create a name sticker with the caricature that has originality and is more secure than using the face photo as it is, and also for the face photo and the caricature. Since it is possible to create a name sticker that does not include it, it will be an attractive device that can create a name sticker even for users who place importance on protecting privacy and security issues. Since it is possible to meet the diverse needs of users in this way, it is possible to increase the number of users to use and increase the utilization rate of the name sticker creating device 1.

Since the sticker paper 91 having a cut line in advance is used, name stickers of various shapes can be easily created. In particular, the name sticker includes a circular one. Since it is possible to create a unique name sticker, the name sticker making device 1 becomes more attractive.

In the present embodiment, the billing is performed at the timing when the main processing such as inputting the name, acquiring the image such as shooting, and creating the caricature is completed in the play. In general, when playing with a device that has never been used, if payment is requested in a state where the device has never been used, there may be a feeling of resistance to payment. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the user is charged when he / she experiences the play of the main part and tries to obtain the desired deliverable by the preview display or the like. Since the charge is made immediately before the sticker paper 91 is output, the user can accept the charge after being convinced that the deliverable that meets the tentative expectations for the deliverable is likely to be obtained. Satisfaction increases. Further, even if the user temporarily leaves the place for exchange or the like while displaying the coin insertion screen 360, the preview display is displayed on the display unit 21, so that the other person who sees it is currently playing. It is possible to know that there is a user who is doing the above. Therefore, when the user is absent, it is possible to prevent a problem that another person misunderstands that payment is required before playing and inserts coins. Further, when the user leaves the place while displaying the coin insertion screen 360, the reset confirmation screen 360a is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined time elapses, so that others who have seen it are currently present. It is possible to grasp that there is a user who is playing. Therefore, when the user is absent, it is possible to prevent a problem that another person misunderstands that payment is required before playing and inserts coins.

In addition, since the billing is performed at the timing when the main processing in the play is completed, the user can be surely satisfied. That is, for example, even when the mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creating device 1 cooperate with each other to transfer the image from the mobile terminal 701 to the name sticker creating device 1, the transfer is completed and the name sticker preview display is performed. After that, you will be charged. Therefore, even if the mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creation device 1 cannot communicate well due to, for example, a connection cable or a malfunction of the wireless communication environment, and the image transfer may not be successful, in such a case, the user is notified. Since no billing is performed, user dissatisfaction does not occur.

In the above embodiment, the basic design of the name sticker is changed to that for men according to the gender selected when "Kamigata" is specified when the caricature name course is selected. It will be decided whether it will be for women or for women, but it is not limited to this, and it may be possible to select the gender in each preparation course. That is, for example, no matter which creation course is selected on the course selection screen, after that, the gender selection screen is displayed to accept the designation of men and women, and the sticker design according to the specified gender is created. It may be possible to select on the sticker design selection screen. In addition, for example, when requesting a color selection operation for various uses, color options according to a designated gender may be prepared.

[Explanation of a modified example of the name sticker creation system]

FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a configuration of a name sticker creation system 1011 according to a modification of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 48, the name sticker creation system 1011 has a name sticker creation device 1 similar to the above-described embodiment, a mobile terminal 701, and a management server 601. The name sticker creation device 1, the mobile terminal 701, and the management server 601 can communicate with each other via a network N such as the Internet.

The management server (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a server) 601 is a computer having a general hardware configuration, and includes a communication unit 603, a storage unit 605, a control unit 650 that controls each unit of the device, and the like. Have. The communication unit 603 connects the server 601 to a network such as the Internet via a LAN (local area network) or the like. The storage unit 605 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The storage unit 605 stores the control program 607, user content 609 transmitted from the user's mobile terminal 701, and the like, as will be described later. The control unit 650 is composed of, for example, a CPU and a memory. The control unit 650 controls the operation of each unit of the server 601 by executing the control program 607 and the like.

By accessing the server 601 by a predetermined method using the mobile terminal 701, the user can perform a procedure for outputting the sticker paper 91 of the name sticker of a desired mode on the name sticker making device 1.

Specifically, in the mobile terminal 701, first, the image printed on the sticker paper 91 is edited (preliminary editing operation) in the same manner as when the name sticker creating device 1 is used by using a predetermined application.

Next, the mobile terminal 701 transmits the editing information indicating the editing result and the photo data used in the editing result to the server 601 through the application (step S501). Here, the editing information is information that does not include design data such as individual design images, and includes first and last name data, design data combination modes, font specification information, and the position, size, and processing of photographs. This is information for designating the mode and the like as parameters. When the edited result of the caricature name course or the normal name course in the above-described embodiment is transmitted, the photo data is not transmitted and only the edited result is transmitted.

The server 601 stores the transmitted editing information and the photo data (user content 609). The server 601 generates a reservation number according to the received contents, and transmits the generated reservation number to the mobile terminal device 701 (step S502).

Upon receiving the reservation number, the user can start the operation on the name sticker creation device 1. In the present embodiment, in the name sticker creating device 1, for example, on the course selection screen 120, the reservation number input course (fourth creation course) can be selected and the reservation number can be input (step S503).

Upon receiving the input of the reservation number, the name sticker creation device 1 accesses the server 601 and transmits the reservation number (step S504).

The server 601 transmits the editing information corresponding to the reservation number and the photo data to the name sticker creating device 1 (step S505).

Based on the editing information, the name sticker creating device 1 constructs a printed image similar to the editing result of the user by using the design data 78 and the photographic data stored in the storage unit 76. When the image is constructed, the billing operation is started, and the number of sheets is set and billing is performed. When the payment is made by the user, the constructed image is output to the sticker paper 91 by the printer 55 (step S506).

FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a flow of processing performed by the mobile terminal 701 according to the present modification.

As shown in FIG. 49, in the mobile terminal 701, a pre-editing operation is performed using an application to create a design of an image to be printed on the sticker paper 91 (S511). The created design can be displayed in a list on the created course list screen, which is one screen of the application (S512). On the created course list screen, the design representative image 711 showing the design and the print reservation button 713 are displayed in combination for the created design.

The user can operate the print reservation button 713 for the design to be transmitted to the server 601 and output by the name sticker creation device. Then, the editing information, the photo data, and the like are transmitted to the server 601 (reservation request), and the reservation number is notified from the server 601. The notified reservation number is displayed on the reservation number notification screen (for example, the screen that pops up on the created course list screen) (S513). After that, when the screen returns to the created course list screen, the reservation number display 715 is displayed instead of the print reservation button 713 for the design for which the reservation number has been notified (S514).

By operating the design representative image 711 on the created course list screen, a sticker preview screen for previewing the image of the design is displayed on the mobile terminal 701 (S515). A print reservation button 713 for the design is also displayed on the sticker preview screen. In this case, when the print reservation button 713 is displayed, the reservation number notification screen is displayed (S516) in the same manner as described above, and the sticker preview screen including the reservation number display 715 is displayed instead of the print reservation button 713. (S517).

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating the processing of the server 601 according to this modification.

As shown in FIG. 50, when the print reservation button 713 is operated for the design selected by the user on the mobile terminal 701 and the reservation request is transmitted from the mobile terminal 701, the server 601 makes the reservation request in step S531. Receive.

In step S532, the server 601 issues a reservation number based on the reservation request. Then, along with the reservation number, the received editing information, photo data, etc. are registered in the database.

In step S533, the server S601 notifies the mobile terminal 701 of the reservation number. As a result, the reservation number is displayed on the mobile terminal 701, and the user can operate the name sticker creation device 1 by using the reservation number.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the name sticker creating device 1 according to this modification. FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a screen display example of the name sticker creating device 1 according to the present modification.

Each screen display example of FIG. 52 corresponds to a screen with the same reference numerals in FIG. 51.

For example, a user who has started playing with the name sticker creation device 1 inputs a reservation number by selecting a reservation number input course (fourth creation course) on the course selection screen 120, and uses the application of the mobile terminal 701. It is possible to execute the reserved design reading process for loading the created design into the name sticker creating device 1.

As shown in FIG. 51, in step S551, the control unit 71 confirms whether or not the name sticker creation device 1 can communicate with the server 601. If communication can be performed, the process proceeds to step S553. If communication cannot be performed, in step S552, an unusable explanation screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 52, and then the process returns to the course selection screen 120. The unusable explanation screen includes a screen transition button 101.

In step S553, the control unit 71 displays the reservation number input screen as shown in FIG. 52, and accepts the reservation number input operation from the user. The reservation number input screen includes screen transition buttons 101 and 102.

When the reservation number input operation is performed, in step S554, the control unit 71 verifies whether or not the reservation number is registered in the database of the server 601 by transmitting the reservation number to the server 601 or the like. To do. If the verification is possible, the process proceeds to step S556. If the matching is not possible, in step S555, the matching impossible explanation screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 52, and then the screen returns to the reservation number notification screen (S553). The collation impossible explanation screen includes a screen transition button 101.

In step S556, the control unit 71 receives the editing information, the photo data, and the like corresponding to the reservation number transmitted from the server 601 and constructs the image to be printed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 52, a wait screen indicating that data is being received is displayed.

When the image construction is completed, in step S557, the control unit 71 displays the reception completion screen as shown in FIG. 52. The reception completion screen includes screen transition buttons 101 and 102.

When the above processing is performed, the reservation design reading process is completed. After that, the processing after the billing process (step S8 in FIG. 10) is performed based on the constructed image, as in the case where the creation / editing process is performed in the other creation course in the above-described embodiment.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the editing information is information that does not include design data such as individual design images, such as surname data, design data combination mode, and font. Designated information and information that specifies the position and size of the image, the mode of processing, etc. as parameters are transmitted and received. The application of the mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creating device 1 hold design data for each element necessary for constructing an image to be printed. The application of the mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creation device 1 synthesize the possessed design data based on the editing information and the photo data (if necessary), respectively, to perform a caricature name course and a photo name. You can build images that can be generated in the course.

The editing information is data in a format suitable for transmitting, receiving, and analyzing metadata such as JSON format. Specifically, the layout number, gender information, creation course information, and the like, are selected by the user. It suffices to include name information, surname information, font information for displaying first and last names, caricature information, and the like. The caricature information may include information such as the ID of the design image to be adopted, coordinate values, presence / absence of inversion, and angle for each element such as eyes and "bite".

In this way, the user can promptly utilize the result of the editing operation performed by using the mobile terminal 701 or the like in advance without performing a specific editing operation on the name sticker creating device 1. Output can be performed with 1. Since the communication between the devices does not include the design data 78, which has a relatively large amount of data, and the data of the image itself printed on the sticker paper 91, the burden on the network N can be reduced and the communication can be performed promptly. finish.

The prior editing operation is not limited to the one that can be performed by the application running on the mobile terminal 701. For example, by displaying the web application provided by the server 601 on a browser or the like operating on the mobile terminal 701 or the like and using the web application, the server 601 may directly perform the pre-editing operation.

Even if the amount of money required to output the name sticker is settled between the server 601 and the user using the mobile terminal 701 in accordance with the transmission of the result of the prior editing operation to the server 601. Good. The user can output the sticker paper 91 simply by inputting the reservation number into the name sticker creation device 1 without making payment on the spot.

Further, in the name sticker creation system 1011 when the play is performed by the name sticker creation device 1, the data (housing creation data) may be transmitted to the server 601. At this time, a common account service that can be used by the server 601, the mobile terminal 701, the name sticker creation device 1, etc. is constructed, and the data created by the user of the same account on the other terminal or device is used on other occasions. You may be able to do it. The created data may be used not only for the output of the name sticker but also for other purposes. Other uses include making so-called iron stickers, making can badges, emblems, and other cloth products.

In the name sticker creation system 1011 including the server 601 as described above, the name sticker creation system 1011 may be used by various usage methods by using the server 601.

For example, a user may be able to acquire an SNS (social networking service) icon corresponding to the design of the created name sticker by accessing the server 601 through an application or a web browser running on the mobile terminal 701. Such an icon acquisition function can be enabled, for example, when a play is performed in a photo name course or a caricature name course. That is, when the server 601 has access to the server 601 through an application or the like running on the user's mobile terminal 701, the server 601 detects it. Then, the play performed by the user is specified based on the information transmitted from the mobile terminal 701 (for example, it may be a play ID as described later or information about the user), and the user is notified of the play. Create the SNS icon to be provided. The SNS icon is generated based on the information transmitted from the name sticker creating device 1. For example, an SNS icon is generated according to data for identifying a caricature created in play, image data including a user's photo, and a sticker design selected in play. Specifically, for example, an SNS icon is generated by synthesizing image data including a caricature and a user's photo specified by data specifying a caricature with an icon background image preset corresponding to the sticker design. Will be done.

In order to realize such an icon acquisition function, the following method can be adopted as an example.

FIG. 53 is a sequence diagram illustrating the function of providing the SNS icon.

As shown in FIG. 53, first, the user plays with the name sticker creating device 1 and creates and edits the name sticker (S651). Then, the name sticker creation device 1 transmits the play information created by the play to the server 601 (S652). The play information includes, for example, a play ID issued by the name sticker creation device 1 each time the play is performed, information on the play date and time, editing information, and photo data taken in the photo name course.

After that, the name sticker making device 1 prints the created name sticker (S653). As a result, the user can receive the output name sticker (S654). Here, the play ID is printed on the name sticker. The play ID may be printed as a character string, or may be printed in a format that can be read by a camera or the like, such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code.

On the other hand, when the play information is transmitted from the name sticker creating device 1, the server 601 receives it (S655) and records it in the database (S656).

The user accesses the server 601 via an application running on the mobile terminal 701 or the like, and transmits the play ID to the server 601 (S659). The play ID may be transmitted by being manually input by the user on a predetermined input screen of the application, or may be transmitted by reading the output name sticker sheet with the mobile terminal 701.

The server 601 refers to the database based on the transmitted play ID and identifies the target play (S660). In the example shown in FIG. 53, the play information initially transmitted to the server 601 is temporarily stored in the server 601 for a predetermined period of time. By accessing from the user in this way within a predetermined period, the play information temporarily stored is stored in the server 601 as the user's play information for a relatively long period of time (image acquisition process (design image GET process)). )).

When the server 601 identifies the target play, it generates an SNS icon (S661) based on the play information of the play and transmits it to the user's mobile terminal 701 (S662).

As a result, the user can receive the SNS icon on the mobile terminal 701, store it in the mobile terminal 701, and use the SNS icon for various purposes (S663).

By enabling the name sticker creation system 1011 to be used by various usage methods such as the SNS icon providing function, various users can enjoy using the name sticker creation system 1011. The needs for using the name sticker making device 1 can be increased, and the number of plays performed by the name sticker making device 1 can be increased.

[Explanation of modification of name sticker making device]

The name sticker making device is not limited to the device according to the above-described embodiment, and may have other configurations. In explaining the configuration of the name sticker creating device 401 according to the following modification, the same reference numerals may be given to the same configurations as the name sticker creating device 1 according to the above-described embodiment, and the description may be omitted. ..

FIG. 54 is a perspective view showing a hardware configuration of the name sticker creating device 401 according to a modified example of the present embodiment. FIG. 55 is a front view showing the hardware configuration of the name sticker creating device 401 according to the modified example of the present embodiment. FIG. 56 is a side view showing the hardware configuration of the name sticker creating device 401 according to the modified example of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 54 to 56, the name sticker making device 401 according to the present modification is roughly configured in the same manner as the name sticker making device 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

In the name sticker making device 401, the following configurations in the name sticker making device 1 are omitted, or the positions and the like are changed. That is, the flap 15a is not provided in the paper take-out port 15. Further, the luggage hook 19 is not provided. The guidance light 26 and the illumination unit 27 are not provided in the vicinity of the camera 25, and the position of the speaker 23 is changed to the inside of the housing 11 (not shown in FIGS. 54 to 56). Further, instead of the fixing plate 11a, a mounting table 411a on which the mobile terminal 701 or the like is mounted is provided. In this modification, a connection cable (not shown) for connecting to the mobile terminal 701 is pulled out from the vicinity of the mounting table 411a to the outside of the housing 11. By connecting the mobile terminal 701 and the name sticker creating device 1 via a connection cable, it is possible to read the image in the mobile terminal 701 via a wire and perform the image acquisition process as described later.

The casters 18 are provided at four locations on the bottom surface of the name sticker making device 401. Therefore, the name sticker creating device 401 can be moved without tilting the housing 11. Stretchable stoppers 418 are provided on both front sides of the bottom surface of the housing 11, and the housing 11 can be installed so as not to move easily by extending the stopper 418 to the ground at a preferable place. You can do it. In addition, instead of the base sheet metal 17, a ground plate 417 projecting to the front of the housing 11 is attached to the bottom of the name sticker making device 401. As a result, the name sticker creating device 401 is prevented from tipping over.

The name sticker making device 401 has a sub monitor 421 which is not included in the name sticker making device 1. The sub monitor 421 is arranged on the front surface of the housing 11. The sub monitor 421 is attached at a position lower than the display unit 21. The sub monitor 421 is arranged below the camera 25 so as to be close to the camera 25. That is, the sub monitor 421 is arranged at a height close to the height of the face of the subject photographed by the camera 25, and is easy for the subject to see and operate. The sub monitor 421 is arranged at a position where it is easy to see, reach, and operate even for a short subject such as an infant or a child.

The sub monitor 421 is provided with a touch panel in this modification. The sub monitor 421 displays an image or accepts an operation by a user or a subject based on the control of the control unit 71.

In this modification, the sub monitor 421 displays a demo image while the play is not performed, displays a live view when the photo acquisition process is performed, and displays a mini game during other play. Used to do.

FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of the demo image 421a.

As shown in FIG. 57, the demo image 421a is, for example, an image reminiscent of a camera to a user or a subject who sees the demo image 421a. By displaying the demo image 421a, it is suggested to the user or the subject who is away from the name sticker creation device 401 that the name sticker creation device 401 has a function of taking a picture, and the name sticker creation device 401 is displayed. You can motivate yourself to play at 401. A tutorial video showing how to play the mini-game may be displayed on the sub monitor 421 while the game is not being played. In this case, the user or the subject is interested in the mini-game and the user or the subject is the mini-game. Can be played smoothly. Note that the demo image 421a, the tutorial video, other images, and the like may be displayed alternately while the play is not being performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the burn-in of the sub monitor 421 from occurring.

FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of the live view display 421b.

As shown in FIG. 58, the live view display 421b is performed in the same manner as the shooting screen 270 of the above-described embodiment. As a result, the user and the subject can prepare to take a picture in a desired manner while looking at the sub monitor 421. In the present embodiment, since the sub monitor 421 is near the camera 25, the live view display 421b of the sub monitor 421 creates a state in which the subject's attention is drawn, so that the subject's line of sight is directed toward the camera 25 for shooting. Can be made easier. Further, when the user adjusts the position of the face of the subject, the live view display 421b can be confirmed while keeping the position of the camera 25 and the position of the face of the subject in the field of view, so that the photograph can be easily taken. It can be performed. In the live view display 421b, for example, other image elements that attract the attention of the subject more strongly may be displayed. Further, the live view display 421b may display a shooting button similar to that included in the shooting screen 270, and the countdown for shooting may be started by operating the shooting button. Since the user can check the live view display 421b and execute the shooting while keeping the position of the camera 25 and the position of the face of the subject in the field of view, the shooting can be performed more easily.

FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of the mini game display 421c.

In FIG. 59, two types of mini game displays 421c are shown in the upper row and the lower row, the upper row shows the start time of the mini game, and the lower row shows the end time of the mini game.

A player of a mini game such as a subject can play the mini game when shooting is not performed. In this modification, the mini game fits an image element (block) at the upper part of the screen into a frame at the lower part of the screen having a shape corresponding to the image element (block). The player touches the image element appearing at the upper part of the screen with a finger, drags the image element with the finger to a frame suitable for the frame, and repeatedly removes the finger from the screen to fit the image element into each frame. Can be done. When the image elements are fitted in all the frames as shown in the lower part of FIG. 59, the game ends and a new game is started.

Since the user can play the mini game on the sub monitor 421 during play, the subject can be absorbed in the mini game near the user even when the subject is played by, for example, an infant. .. Therefore, the user can concentrate on the play without anxiety and quickly complete the name sticker.

Depending on the gender specified in the play performed by the name sticker creation device 1, the theme of the image element (for example, a vehicle or dinosaur in the case of a man, an ornament or a confectionery in the case of a woman), a color, etc. Different mini-games may be started. In this case, until the gender is specified, the mini-game will be played with a theme that is not related to the attribute such as the alphabet, and the mini-game that will be newly started after the gender is specified will be the theme according to the gender. You can make it a thing. As a result, even when the mini-game is repeatedly played, the subject can be prevented from getting bored. In addition, by playing a mini-game according to gender, it is possible to draw the attention of the subject more strongly.

In this modification, the mini-game is not playable immediately after the start of play, but is playable only after the play has progressed to a predetermined stage. For example, when the course selection operation is performed on the course selection screen 120, the mini game can be started. Therefore, the mini-game can be played only when the specific play is actually performed, and the mini-game is played by a child or the like even though the play is not practically performed. Can be reduced.

[Other]

The name sticker creating device, the server, and the mobile terminal do not have to have all the feature points in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and may have only some feature points. Even a name sticker creating device, a server, or a mobile terminal configured in this way can obtain an effect according to having its characteristic points.

The image transfer process is not necessarily limited to that performed by a wireless communication connection. For example, a connection cable that can be pulled out from the housing of the name sticker making device, is connected to a personal computer, and can be connected to the user's mobile terminal is provided, and the connection cable is connected to the mobile terminal. Therefore, the above-mentioned image acquisition process may be performed.

In the case where image income processing is performed via the connection cable in this way, when the connection cable is connected to the mobile terminal, the name sticker creation device reads the thumbnail image of the image stored in the mobile terminal. A part of the images taken on each day may be displayed on the display unit so as to be arranged in a calendar format. Then, when the operation of selecting the images arranged in the calendar format is performed by the user, all the images taken on the same day as the shooting date of the images are listed as preview images on one screen, or a plurality of images are displayed. It may be displayed individually over the screen. An image selected from the displayed preview image display may be transferred from the mobile terminal to the name sticker creating device and made available for creating the name sticker. When the image transfer is completed, a message such as "Please disconnect the cable" is displayed on the display of the name sticker creation device to urge the user to disconnect the connection cable from the mobile terminal. This may prevent the user from forgetting to disconnect the connection cable.

The name designation is not limited to the one entered on the name input screen. For example, by having the name sticker creating device read the device or article owned by the user, it may be possible to specify that the read information is a name to be included in the name sticker, or the user may use the name sticker creating device. The name may be specified by sending information including the name.

The hardware configuration of the name sticker making device is not limited to the above.

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

It is also possible to provide a program that executes the processing according to the above-described embodiment, or record the program on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a ROM, a RAM, or a memory card and provide the program to the user. You may do it. The program may be downloaded to the device via a communication line such as the Internet. The process described in the text in the above flowchart is executed by the CPU or the like according to the program.

It should be considered that the above embodiments are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1,401 Name sticker creation device 21 Display unit 22 Input reception unit 25 Camera 41 Coin selector 55 Printer 67 Use button 71 Control unit 72 CPU
73 Memory 74 Image processing unit 75 Communication unit 76 Storage unit 77 Control program 91 Sticker paper 92a-92h Sticker 93 Last name 94 people 96 Photo 97 Caricature 601 Management server 701 Mobile terminal 1001,1011 Name sticker creation system

Claims (11)

A name sticker creation device that creates a name sticker displaying the name specified by the user.
Name acquisition means to acquire the name specified by the user,
Photo acquisition means to acquire photos and
Caricature generation means to generate caricatures,
An output means that prints on sticker paper and outputs the name sticker,
It is equipped with a course selection means that accepts a selection operation for selecting one of the creation courses from a plurality of creation courses by the user.
The plurality of creation courses include a first creation course for creating a name sticker with a photo, a second creation course for creating a name sticker with a caricature, and a name sticker that does not include any of the photo and the caricature. Including at least a third creation course to create
When the selection operation of the first creation course is performed, the output means outputs a name sticker in which the photograph acquired by the photograph acquisition means is displayed together with the name.
When the selection operation of the second creation course is performed, the output means is a name sticker creation device that outputs a name sticker in which the caricature generated by the caricature generation means is displayed together with the name. The name sticker creating device according to claim 1, wherein the course selection means accepts the selection operation in a state where a course selection screen including display of the plurality of created courses is displayed on a display unit. The name sticker making device further includes a photographing means for photographing a subject.
The name sticker creating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the photo acquisition means acquires a photo obtained by the photography means photographing a subject. The name sticker creating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the photo acquisition means acquires a photo stored in an external device based on a user's operation. The caricature generation means
For each of the plurality of elements that make up the caricature, the user accepts the operation of specifying the mode of the element to be placed in the caricature from the user with the preview display of the generated caricature displayed on the display unit.
The name sticker creating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which generates the caricature based on the acceptance result of the designated operation for each element. The name sticker creation device further includes a billing means for charging the user for the creation of the name sticker.
The billing means charges the fee after the operations performed by the name acquisition means, the photo acquisition means, and the caricature generation means, which are performed before the name sticker is output, are completed. Do,
The name sticker creating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the output means outputs the name sticker after payment for the charge is made. The name sticker creating device according to claim 6, wherein the billing means charges the bill in a state where a preview image of the name sticker output when payment is made is displayed on the display unit. The sticker paper has cut lines for a plurality of name stickers in advance, and the selection operation of the first creation course is performed and the selection operation of the second creation course is performed. The name sticker creating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which is commonly used in the case where the third creation course is selected and in the case where the selection operation of the third creation course is performed. The name sticker making apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the plurality of name stickers include a name sticker having a curved outer shape in part or in whole. It is a control method of the name sticker creation device that creates a name sticker displaying the name specified by the user.
The name sticker making device is
Name acquisition means to acquire the name specified by the user,
Photo acquisition means to acquire photos and
Equipped with a caricature generation means to generate a caricature,
The control method of the name sticker making device is
A course selection step that accepts a user's selection operation to select one of the created courses from multiple created courses,
It has an output step of printing on a sticker paper and outputting the name sticker according to the acceptance result of the selection operation.
The plurality of creation courses include a first creation course for creating a name sticker with a photo, a second creation course for creating a name sticker with a caricature, and a name sticker that does not include any of the photo and the caricature. Including at least a third creation course to create
When the selection operation of the first creation course is performed, the output step outputs a name sticker in which the photograph acquired by the photograph acquisition means is displayed together with the name.
When the selection operation of the second creation course is performed, the output step is a control method of a name sticker creation device that outputs a name sticker in which a caricature generated by the caricature generation means is displayed together with the name. A control program for a name sticker creator that creates a name sticker with the name specified by the user.
The name sticker making device is
Name acquisition means to acquire the name specified by the user,
Photo acquisition means to acquire photos and
Equipped with a caricature generation means to generate a caricature,
The control program of the name sticker making device is
A course selection step that accepts a user's selection operation to select one of the created courses from multiple created courses,
According to the acceptance result of the selection operation, the computer is made to execute the output step of printing on the sticker paper and outputting the name sticker.
The plurality of creation courses include a first creation course for creating a name sticker with a photo, a second creation course for creating a name sticker with a caricature, and a name sticker that does not include any of the photo and the caricature. Including at least a third creation course to create
When the selection operation of the first creation course is performed, the output step outputs a name sticker in which the photograph acquired by the photograph acquisition means is displayed together with the name.
When the selection operation of the second creation course is performed, the output step is a control program of a name sticker creation device that outputs a name sticker in which a caricature generated by the caricature generation means is displayed together with the name.

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