JP7276032B2 - shooting system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an imaging system.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, image printing devices (for example, Purikura (registered trademark)) for taking pictures of users and printing them on media such as special photographic paper and stickers have been installed in game arcades, event facilities, and the like.

With a conventional image printing device, from the time you enter the photo booth and start using the device to the time you actually take the picture, you can select the layout (frame division), specify the number of prints, select the background image, etc. It was necessary to perform various setting work, which took time. In addition, performing this setting operation lengthens the device occupancy time per user, hindering the improvement of the turnover rate.

JP 2013-222034 A Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-29016

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a photographing system capable of efficiently photographing a user by performing various setting operations before using the apparatus.

A photographing system of the present invention is a photographing system comprising a server and a photographing device communicably connected to the server, wherein the server receives from a user terminal at least one image necessary before photographing by the photographing device. receiving setting information for one setting item, generating an identification code for identifying the setting information, transmitting the identification code to the user terminal, storing the setting information and the identification code in association with each other, and identifying from the photographing device When the code is received, setting information corresponding to the received identification code is transmitted to the imaging device, and when the identification code is input, the imaging device transmits the input identification code to the server, and the server receives the setting information from, and after performing setting processing based on the setting information, photographs the user and generates a photographed image.

In one aspect of the present invention, the setting information includes background image information, and the imaging device cuts out a person image from the captured image, synthesizes the person image and a background image based on the setting information, and synthesizes the person image and the background image based on the setting information. Generate an image.

In one aspect of the present invention, the server transmits image data of the background image to the imaging device.

In one aspect of the present invention, the photographing device prints out the composite image.

In one aspect of the present invention, the setting information includes at least one of information on a layout of printed matter to be printed out from the photographing device, the number of prints, and information on a background image.

According to the present invention, the user can be photographed efficiently by performing various setting operations before using the apparatus.

1 is a schematic diagram of an imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a layout selection screen; FIG. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing examples of background selection screens. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a synthesized image; FIG. It is a functional block diagram of a server. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an imaging device; FIG. It is a functional block diagram of an arithmetic and control unit. It is a flowchart explaining the imaging method which concerns on the same embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an imaging system according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the imaging system includes a server 1 and an imaging device 2 that are communicably connected via a network such as the Internet. A plurality of photographing devices 2 may be provided, and are installed, for example, in tourist spots and leisure facilities.

The photographing device 2 photographs the user P and prints out the photographed image. A person image may be clipped from a photographed image, a composite image may be created by synthesizing the person image and the background image, and the composite image may be printed out.

Before photographing, the user P needs to set various items such as the layout of the printed matter (frame division), the number of prints, and the background image. If this setting work is performed by the photographing device 2, the device occupancy time of the user P becomes longer. Moreover, when other people are waiting in line, the user P cannot perform the setting work slowly and calmly.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the user P performs setting work in advance using the user terminal 3 and registers the setting contents in the server 1 . The user terminal 3 is, for example, a smart phone or a tablet terminal, executes a dedicated application (application program), accesses the server 1, and registers setting contents.

The user P operates a layout selection screen as shown in FIG. 2 displayed on the user terminal 3 to select a layout.

Further, the user P selects a background image by operating the background selection screens shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d). For example, on the selection screen shown in FIG. 3A, the user selects whether to use the standard image or the limited image. A standard image is an image of standard specifications that is registered in advance in (almost) all imaging devices 2 . A limited image is an original image related to a tourist spot or leisure facility, and is usually a limited edition image that can only be used by the photographing device 2 installed in the tourist spot or leisure facility.

When the user selects to use the limited images, on the selection screen shown in FIG. 3(b), select whether to display the limited images in a list based on the installation location or display the limited images in a list based on the image theme. do. Image themes are, for example, animals, landscapes, characters, and the like.

If the selection is made to create a list based on the installation location, a selection screen such as that shown in FIG. 3(c) is displayed. When the browse button B1 is pressed, a large background image is displayed as shown in FIG. 3(d). When the selection button B2 is pressed, it is selected as the background image.

When the layout, the background image, the number of prints, etc. are selected in this manner, setting information indicating the setting contents is generated and registered in the server 1 . The server 1 generates an identification code that uniquely identifies the setting information and associates it with the setting information. Also, the server 1 transmits the setting information to the user terminal 3 . The identification code is, for example, a multi-digit alphanumeric code, and may be converted to a two-dimensional code and transmitted to the user terminal 3 .

The user P inputs the identification code received from the server 1 to the photographing device 2 . For example, an identification code may be manually input by operating a touch panel, or a two-dimensional code may be read. The imaging device 2 transmits the input identification code to the server 1 .

When receiving the identification code from the imaging device 2 , the server 1 transmits setting information corresponding to the identification code to the imaging device 2 . When a standard image is selected as the background image, the image data is stored in the imaging device 2, so the server 1 notifies the imaging device 2 of the image number of the selected standard image. When a limited image is selected as the background image and no limited image data is stored in the photographing device 2 , the server 1 transmits image data of the selected limited image to the photographing device 2 .

The imaging device 2 automatically sets various items using the setting information received from the server 1 . The photographing device 2 photographs the user P and synthesizes the person image cut out from the photographed image with the background image. At the time of photographing, the photographing device 2 displays the person image of the synthesized image as a live view. The user P adjusts the size and composition position of the person image and takes a picture. For example, a synthesized image as shown in FIG. 4 is generated. The synthesized image is printed out by the photographing device 2 . Editing such as writing characters or inserting a stamp may be performed on the synthesized image.

Data of the synthesized image may be downloaded from the server 1. FIG. In this case, when the photographing device 2 transmits the composite image to the server 1, the server 1 notifies the photographing device 2 of the URL and passcode for image download. The photographing device 2 prints out the URL and passcode notified from the server 1 . The user P uses the user terminal 3 to access the download site indicated by the URL printed on the printed matter, enter the passcode, and download the composite image data. A dedicated application may be used on the user terminal 3 to acquire the data of the composite image.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, various setting operations necessary before photographing can be performed before using the photographing apparatus 2, and the user can be photographed efficiently. Since the occupancy time of the photographing device 2 by the user P can be shortened, the turnover rate can be improved. The photographing device 2 may extend the time limit for photographing and editing to reduce the time required for setting work.

Next, the configuration of the server 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the server 1 is a computer having a storage unit 10 composed of a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like. A central processing unit (CPU) that controls the entire server 1 stores By reading out and executing the operating system (OS) and application programs provided, the functions of the setting reception unit 11, the identification code generation unit 12, the identification code transmission unit 13, the verification unit 14, and the setting information transmission unit 15 are realized. be. The storage unit 10 stores image data of limited images that can be used as background images.

The setting acceptance unit 11 accepts settings for various setting items such as layout, background, number of prints, etc. from the user terminal 3 and stores setting information including setting contents in the storage unit 10 .

The identification code generator 12 generates an identification code that uniquely identifies the setting information, and stores the identification code in the storage unit 10 in association with the setting information. For example, the identification code consists of multiple digits of alphanumeric characters.

The identification code transmission unit 13 transmits the generated identification code to the user terminal 3 . The identification code transmission unit 13 may convert the identification code into a two-dimensional code and transmit it to the user terminal 3 .

The collation unit 14 compares and collates the identification code received from the imaging device 2 and the identification code stored in the storage unit 10 .

The setting information transmission unit 15 transmits the setting information associated with the identification code that matches the identification code received from the imaging device 2 to the imaging device 2 . Further, the setting information transmitting unit 15 refers to the setting information, and if the selected background image is a limited image and the limited image is not registered in the photographing device 2, the image data of the limited image is transmitted to the photographing device 2. Send.

As shown in FIG. 6, the photographing device 2 includes a photographing unit 21 that photographs a user P and generates photographed image data, and a touch panel (instruction reception unit) that receives various instructions from the user P and displays a preview image and various information. 22, a reading unit 23 for reading a two-dimensional code indicating an identification code presented by the user P, a speaker 24 for outputting voice guidance and the like, an illumination unit 25, a printer 26, and a communication unit 27. , provided.

For example, the photographing device 2 is a box-type photographing device having a photographing space for photographing the user P, and the wallpaper on the back side of the user P is blue or green suitable for chromakey processing. The photographing device 2 does not have to be box-shaped, and in that case, a blue or green screen is installed on the back side of the user P.

The photographing unit 21 is, for example, a digital camera, and outputs photographed image data to the arithmetic and control unit 20 .

The touch panel 22 displays operation buttons, and when an operation button is pressed, receives an operation instruction corresponding to the operation button. For example, the touch panel 22 displays a human image synthesized with a background image in a live view, and accepts instructions regarding the position and size of the human image on the background image.

As the printer 26, an ink-jet printer, a sublimation thermal transfer printer, a fusion thermal transfer printer, or the like can be used.

The arithmetic and control unit 20 is a computer that controls each part of the photographing device 2 and transfers data. The CPU of the arithmetic and control unit 20 executes a photographing program stored in a storage unit (both not shown), so that as shown in FIG. 203, a background image receiving unit 204, a shooting processing unit 205, an image processing unit 206, and a print processing unit 207 are implemented. Processing of each unit will be described later.

Next, the imaging method according to this embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

A user accesses the server 1 by operating the user terminal 3, presets items such as layout, background, number of prints, etc., and transmits setting information (step S1). The server 1 generates an identification code for identifying the setting information, associates the setting information with the identification code, and stores them (step S2). The server 1 transmits the identification code to the user terminal 3 (step S3). The identification code may be a two-dimensional code.

The user P enters the photographing device 2 and inputs an identification code (step S4). For example, an identification code (two-dimensional code) is displayed on the user terminal 3 and held over the reading unit 23 . The identification code acquisition unit 201 uses the reading unit 23 to read and acquire the identification code.

The identification code transmission unit 202 uses the communication unit 27 to transmit the identification code to the server 1 (step S5). The server 1 compares the identification code received from the photographing device 2 with the stored identification code (step S6). The server 1 transmits setting information corresponding to the matching identification code to the photographing device 2 (step S7). A setting information receiving unit 203 acquires setting information from the server 1 . When a limited image is selected as the background image, the server 1 transmits image data of the limited image to the photographing device 2 . The background image receiving unit 204 receives a limited image serving as a background image from the server 1 .

The imaging device 2 automatically sets various items using the setting information received from the server 1 . The photographing device 2 may perform billing processing as necessary.

Subsequently, the imaging processing unit 205 controls the imaging unit 21 to start imaging the user P (step S8). The image processing unit 206 performs chromakey processing on the captured image generated by the imaging unit 21, and cuts out the person image. The image processing unit 206 synthesizes the person image and the background image, and displays it on the touch panel 22 (step S9). The image processing unit 205 displays the human image in a live view, and receives instructions from the user P via the touch panel 22 to adjust the position and size of the human image on the background image.

After a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of photography or based on an instruction from the user P, the photography unit 21 performs photography (still image photography). The image processing unit 206 cuts out the human image from the captured image, and based on the size and position specified by the user P, combines the human image with the background image to generate a composite image. The image processing unit 206 accepts editing processing for the composite image via the touch panel 22 (step S10).

The print processing unit 207 controls the printer 26 to print out the composite image (step S11).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, setting work such as layout selection performed by the photographing device 2 is performed in advance using the user terminal 3, so that the user can be efficiently photographed and the rotation of the photographing device 2 can be performed. rate can be improved.

At the time of setting in advance, payment for the photographing fee may be made using a credit card or the like. The server 1 records in the setting information that the shooting fee has been paid. Based on the setting information received from the server 1, the photographing device 2 recognizes that the photographing fee has been paid, and omits the billing process.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying constituent elements without departing from the scope of the present invention at the implementation stage. Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriate combinations of the plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be omitted from all components shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, components across different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

1 server 2 photographing device 3 user terminal 10 storage unit 11 setting reception unit 12 identification code generation unit 13 identification code transmission unit 14 verification unit 15 setting information transmission unit 21 arithmetic control unit 22 touch panel 23 reading unit 24 speaker 25 illumination unit 26 printer 27 communication department

Claims (5)

An imaging system comprising a server and an imaging device communicably connected to the server,
The server receives, from the user terminal, setting information about at least one setting item necessary before photographing with the photographing device, generates an identification code for identifying the setting information, and transmits the generated identification code to the user terminal; storing the setting information and the identification code in association with each other, and when receiving the identification code from the photographing device, transmitting the setting information corresponding to the received identification code to the photographing device;
When an identification code is input, the photographing device transmits the input identification code to the server, receives the setting information from the server, photographs the user after setting processing based on the setting information, and photographs the user. An imaging system characterized by generating an image. the setting information includes background image information;
2. The photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the photographing device cuts out a person image from the photographed image, combines the person image and a background image based on the setting information, and generates a composite image. 3. The imaging system according to claim 2, wherein said server transmits image data of said background image to said imaging device. 4. The photographing system according to claim 2, wherein the photographing device prints out the composite image. 5. The photographing system according to claim 4, wherein the setting information includes at least one of information on a layout of printed matter to be printed out from the photographing device, the number of prints, and information on a background image.

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