KR20010081494A - Moving image disc vending machine and there of using method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A vending machine for a moving picture disk and a use method thereof are provided to enable a user to promptly record desired moving picture information to a recording media or to transmit the information via network. CONSTITUTION: The vending machine for a moving picture disk is comprised of a paper money input/left money repay part for starting the actuation of the vending machine; a filming device; a key input part having a display function of filmed moving picture and guide screen; a filmed information recording part for recording the filmed moving picture to a disk, a filmed information saving part; and a network interface for transmitting the filmed information. The use method of the vending machine comprises the steps of; inputting a paper money(300); selecting an initial menu about a desired event(301); preparing a camera, a lighting device, and a background screen(302); recognizing the completion of preparing work(303); filming a desired sound and a moving picture(304); recognizing the completion of filming work(305); determining the intention of refilming(306); refilming a desired sound and a moving picture(307); saving the filmed sound and moving picture information(308); determining whether record the saved information to a CD or not(309); recording the saved information to the CD(310); discharging the CD(311); determining whether transmit the saved information via network or not(312); inputting an address of a receiver(313); transmitting the saved information(314); and returning money left over.

Description

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The present invention relates to a vending machine and a method of using the same, and more particularly, to a video disc vending machine for storing and outputting a background, music, and video desired by a user on a compact disc, and a method of using the same.

In general, a vending machine is an unmanned selling method, which includes products such as coffee, tobacco, sweets, books, stickers, and CDs, and inputs an amount corresponding to a product to be purchased by a user, and then a desired product. If is selected, the selected product is discharged through the discharge port, it refers to a vending machine that allows the user to purchase the desired product.

Among these, the sticker vending machine is a device that sells stickers developed with the appearance of the user. The operation process is as follows. When a user wants to purchase a sticker of his / her own face using a sticker vending machine, the user inputs a predetermined amount of money and displays the background of the sticker on which the user's photo is taken according to the guide screen and operation method displayed on the screen. Choose. When the user monitors his or her image taken through a camera (not shown) and places the image at a desired position, the user's image on the background of the selected sticker is developed and sent out.

With the spread of sticker vending machines, users can take still images as desired. However, if the user wants to shoot a video, it is impossible to use a sticker vending machine for shooting still images. Accordingly, there is a demand for a technology of capturing a moving picture desired by a user and recording it on a recording medium or transmitting it through a network.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a video disc vending machine for recording and outputting the desired background, music and video on a recording medium.

Another technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a video disc vending machine using a method for recording and outputting the background and music and video desired by the user on a recording medium.

1 is an external view of a video disc vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the video disc vending machine shown in FIG.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a video disc vending machine according to the present invention.

The video disc vending machine for solving the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is a vending machine that can be provided by recording the information desired by the user on the disc, the money is put into the vending machine to operate the vending machine Currency input / returns received; Shooting unit for shooting a video desired by the user when a certain amount of money is input to the money input / return unit; A key input unit for inputting a moving image captured by the photographing unit, a guide screen, and an operation including a display function; And an information recording unit for recording and discharging the moving image information photographed by the photographing unit by a predetermined disc.

Method of using a video disc vending machine to solve the other technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is a vending machine that can be provided by recording the information desired by the user on the disc, (a) to put money and set the desired event step; (b) capturing video and audio according to the set event; And (c) recording the photographed moving picture and audio on a disc and discharging the same.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the present invention.

1 is an external view of a video disc vending machine according to the present invention.

The external view shown in FIG. 1 includes a camera 100, a speaker 101, a touch screen and a display unit 102, a money inlet 103, a currency return unit 104, and a recording medium discharge unit 105. .

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the video disc vending machine shown in FIG.

The block diagram shown in FIG. 2 is a money inlet 200 for inserting money (coins, banknotes), a camera 201 for capturing a user's video and voice, and contrast of the photographed image according to the ambient light at the time of video recording. Lighting unit 202 for adjusting the display screen, and a touch screen and display unit 203 for operation and video recording, a background providing unit 204 for providing a background of the video to be photographed, photographed background, music and video A storage unit 205 for storing information, a CD storage unit 206 for storing and reproducing CDs, and a CD writer 207 for recording information stored in the storage unit 205 on a CD stored in the CD storage unit 206. The CD ejection unit 208 for discharging the recorded CD to the outside, the speaker 209 for outputting the recorded voice or the overall situation during the recording of music and video, and the currency return unit 210 for returning the remaining amount of money. ), The recorded background, the music stored in the storage unit 205 and It consists of the image to a network interface 211, a controller 212 for controlling the video recording first half to transmit over the network.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2 will be described the video compact disc vending machine of the present invention. Here, reference numerals overlapping with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described uniformly with reference numerals of FIG. 2.

The money input port 200 receives coins for the user to shoot a video, including coins and bills. The controller 212 detects counterfeit or damage of the money input by the user, and outputs a currency reentry signal through the touch screen and the display unit 203 and the speaker 209 in case of counterfeit or damage.

When money is inserted into the money inlet 200, the controller 212 operates the camera 201, the lighting unit 202, the touch screen and the display unit 203, and the background providing unit 204.

The camera 201 includes a photographing element (for example, a solid state correlation element: CCD) for converting an external image into an electrical signal to capture a video and an audio of a user.

The lighting unit 202 adjusts the contrast for taking pictures according to the ambient illumination under the control of the controller 212.

The background provider 204 provides a background for capturing a video, and provides various wallpapers according to an event (for example, a birthday, a wedding anniversary, etc.). In this case, the background providing unit 204 further includes a storage unit (not shown) that stores various background screens according to an event. The background provided by the background providing unit 204 is displayed on the touch screen and the display unit 203, and the user can select a desired background using the touch screen. Meanwhile, music may also be provided by the background providing unit 204 to select music desired by the user through the touch screen.

When the background, music and video recording is completed, the controller 212 outputs a completion message through the display unit and the speaker 209 and shows the captured image from the beginning. In this case, if the user does not like the captured image, the controller 212 supports re-capture.

When an image desired by the user is captured, the background, music, and video captured by the control unit 212 are stored in the storage unit 205. The storage unit 205 stores the user's shooting information and a program for operating the video vending machine together, and is controlled by the controller 212.

When the storage of the photographing information is completed in the storage unit 205, the controller 212 outputs the information output method to the touch screen and the display unit 203. There are two ways of outputting information: recording on a CD or transmitting over a network. The user can select a desired information output method using the touch screen.

If a method of recording the information stored in the storage unit 205 to CD is selected, the CD capable of recording and reproducing stored in the CD storage unit 206 is moved to the CD writer 207. The CD writer 207 records the shooting information stored in the storage unit 205 on the moved CD. When information recording is completed on the CD, the controller 212 outputs a completion message through the touch screen and the display unit 203 and the speaker 209. When the user requests a plurality of CD outputs, the control unit 212 supports recording of the information of the storage unit 205 on the CD stored in the CD storage unit 206 through the CD writer.

In this way, when the information recording on the CD is completed, the CD is ejected through the CD ejecting unit 208. The control unit 212 calculates the monetary balance and returns the balance through the monetary return unit 210.

When selecting a method of transmitting the information stored in the storage unit 205 to the network, the controller 212 outputs a message for inputting an address to receive, and the user inputs an information receiving address through the touch screen. When the input of the information reception address is completed, the information stored in the storage unit 205 is transmitted to the device of the reception address through the network interface 211.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a video disc vending machine according to the present invention.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 3 includes the steps of inputting money 300, selecting an initial menu 301 for an event, preparing a camera, lighting, and background 302, and determining whether the preparation is completed ( 303), a step (304) of recording the desired voice and video by the user, a step (305) of determining whether the shooting is completed, a step (306) of determining whether to retake, a step of re-shooting the desired voice and video 307, storing the captured audio and video information 308, determining whether to record the stored information on the CD 309, recording the stored information on the CD 310, and recording the information. Ejecting the CD (311), determining whether to transmit the stored information by e-mail over the network (312), inputting the address to receive the information (313), transmitting the information to the input address Step 314, to return the change System 316.

Next, referring to FIG. 3, a video disc vending machine using method will be described.

When the user wants to shoot a video, he approaches the video compact disc vending machine and inputs money (step 300). Money can be used for bills or coins, and when a certain amount is input, an initial menu for video shooting is displayed.

When the initial menu for the event is displayed, the user sets the desired event (step 301). The event menu displayed on the screen includes, for example, a birthday, a wedding anniversary, and the user sets a desired event by using a touch screen.

The camera, lighting, background, and music are prepared according to the event selected by the user (step 302). The light detects the ambient light and adjusts the contrast of the video to be taken. The background may be set differently according to the event menu set by the user. Music can also be set according to the event menu or by the user's choice.

When the preparation is complete, the user captures the desired voice and video by the camera (steps 303 and 304). When the camera is photographed, the voice and video input by the user are synthesized based on the background screen set as the event menu. At this time, the music set by the user is output together.

When the shooting is completed, the photographed video is played and the user determines whether to retake the photographed image (steps 305 and 306).

If the user wants to retake a picture, the user re-records a desired voice and video (step 307). You can retake the video until the voice and video you want is captured.

When the voice and video recording desired by the user is completed, the captured voice and video information is stored (step 308).

If it is determined whether to record the stored information on the CD and the information is recorded on the CD, the stored information is recorded on the CD through the CD writer (steps 309 and 310).

When information recording is completed on the CD, the CD is ejected (step 311).

If the stored information is not recorded on the CD, it is determined whether to send it by e-mail through the network. The address to be received is input through the touch screen.

When the input of the address to be received is completed, information is transmitted to this address (step 314).

When all procedures are completed, the remaining change is returned (step 315).

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified by those skilled in the art within the spirit of the invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, the video information desired by the user can be immediately recorded on the recording medium or transmitted to the network, thereby maximizing the efficiency of the user.

Claims (13)

In the vending machine that can be provided by recording the desired information on the disc, Money input / return unit to allow money to operate the vending machine and return the balance; Shooting unit for shooting a video desired by the user when a certain amount of money is input to the money input / return unit; A key input unit for inputting a moving image captured by the photographing unit, a guide screen, and an operation including a display function; And Moving picture disc vending machine comprising an information recording unit for recording and discharging the moving picture information shot by the shooting unit. The vending machine of claim 1, wherein the vending machine is And a storage unit for storing the vending machine program information and the video information photographed by the photographing unit. According to claim 1, wherein the vending machine And a network interface for transmitting the video information photographed by the photographing unit to a network. The method of claim 1, wherein the photographing unit An illumination unit for adjusting the contrast of the video to be taken by sensing the ambient light; And Movie disc vending machine further comprises a background providing unit for providing a background of the video to be photographed. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the background screen providing unit Movie disc vending machine, characterized in that a plurality of wallpaper is stored and outputs a different wallpaper according to the event selected by the user The method of claim 5, wherein the background screen providing unit The music disc vending machine further stores predetermined music information so that different music information is output together with the wallpaper according to an event selected by the user. The method of claim 1, wherein the information recording unit A disk storage unit storing a plurality of disks capable of recording / playback; A disc writer for recording the photographed moving picture information on the disc; And And a disc discharge port for discharging the disc on which the movie information is recorded when recording of the disc writer is completed. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the information recording unit A video disc vending machine, characterized in that the user ejects as many discs as desired. In the vending machine that can be provided by recording the desired information on the disc, (a) putting money and setting a desired event; (b) capturing video and audio according to the set event; And (c) a method of using a video disc vending machine comprising the steps of recording and ejecting the recorded video and audio onto a disc. The method of claim 9, (d) using the video disc vending machine further comprising the step of transmitting the captured video and voice to an e-mail via a network. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein, in the step (a), A method of using a video disc vending machine, characterized by setting predetermined music information together. The method of claim 9, wherein step (b) How to use a video disc vending machine, characterized in that the video is re-recorded until the desired video and audio. The method of claim 9, wherein in step (c) the disk is How to use a movie disc vending machine, characterized in that the user is ejected as many times as desired.