JP5616001B2 - Photo sticker creation apparatus, photo sticker creation method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo sticker creation apparatus, a photo sticker creation method, and a program, and in particular, allows a user to execute graffiti editing as a collaborative work. The present invention relates to a photo sticker creation apparatus, a photo sticker creation method, and a program that can improve satisfaction and improve profitability.

  Conventionally, a user (subject) is photographed, and the obtained subject image is edited with a pre-prepared frame image, stamp image, or handwritten line image graffiti input image, and printed on sticker paper. A photo seal machine provided to a user as a photo seal is known.

  This photo sticker is installed in, for example, an entertainment (game) facility such as a game center, and provides services to users such as female high school students and female junior high school students for a fee. The user not only enjoys creating photo stickers as a game, but also shares the output photo stickers with each other and pastes them on their belongings. Paste it on the album and hold it like an album.

  The game for creating a photo sticker is performed by shooting a subject, editing a graffiti on the shot image, and outputting the edited image to a photo sticker. The user plays this series of processes within the time limit, and receives a photo sticker created as a product. Therefore, in order to improve user satisfaction, it is important to improve the fun of the photo sticker creation work as well as to improve the quality of the photo sticker.

  Therefore, in order to provide a photo sticker with a more satisfying image for the user, in recent photo stickers, graffiti editing is performed by handwriting operation using a touch pen on the screen on which the photographed image is displayed. The diversification of functions has been advanced (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the scribble editing screen is divided into a plurality of (for example, two) screens and a plurality of touch pens are provided so that, for example, two users can perform scribble editing in different scribble editing areas on the screen. Some are.

Japanese Patent No. 3733118

  As described above, graffiti editing functions for photographed images have been enhanced. However, for example, if two users collaborate on the same photographed image to edit the graffiti, the users must switch their standing positions and exchange the touch pen to be used. Therefore, the emergence of a mechanism that can more easily execute graffiti editing as a joint work of users is desired.

  The same image can be displayed in both graffiti editing areas, but when the same image is displayed in both graffiti editing areas and the "Return" button for editing is pressed It is cumbersome to determine which of the left and right graffiti editing areas to cancel, and it is difficult for the user to understand.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation. For example, a user such as a duo can easily perform a graffiti editing work jointly, so that the user is more satisfied. It is possible to perform high graffiti editing, improve the work of creating photo stickers, and improve user satisfaction with the created photo stickers, thereby improving profitability.

The photo sticker creating apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention is provided with two display areas on the same screen as the photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image, and the two display areas are different from each other. the addition to displaying the captured image, the synthesis image for synthesis on the captured image displayed, and display means for displaying in a state of being superimposed on the captured image displayed, corresponding to two of said display area, two generation instruction input means for inputting an instruction for generating the composite image that appears, on the basis of the generation instruction, synthesis processing unit for creating the combined synthetic image the composite image on the captured image And a photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the composite image created by the compositing processing means on a predetermined sticker sheet. Switching instruction receiving means for receiving a switching instruction for the two photographed images that are displayed in two display areas and in which the composite image is superimposed, and the switching instruction receiving means for receiving the switching instruction receiving means. Immediately responding to the switching instruction, regardless of whether or not the generation operation is being input by the generation instruction input means, each is displayed in two display areas provided in the display means, Switching means for alternately and alternately switching the two photographed images having different superimposed states, the photographed images photographed by the photographing means are two, and all of the photographed images captured images are displayed by distributing to the two display areas of the display means for editing an image, is superimposed further the synthesis image, the switching Instruction receiving means changed is the switching instruction with the generation instruction input means receives and identifies the plurality of generation instruction input means.

  In this photo sticker creating apparatus, the photographing means is constituted by, for example, an imaging processing unit, the display means is constituted by, for example, an editing monitor, the generation instruction input means is constituted by, for example, a touch pen, and the composition processing means is For example, it is composed of a composition processing unit, the printing unit is composed of, for example, a printing processing unit, the switching instruction receiving unit is composed of, for example, an image switching button, and the switching unit is composed of, for example, an image switching processing unit. Is done.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus accepts a switching instruction of a captured image in a state where a composition image is superimposed and is displayed in each of a plurality of display areas provided in the display means, and responds to the switching instruction to the display means. A plurality of captured images that are respectively displayed in a plurality of provided display areas and overlaid with a compositing image are switched simultaneously by a predetermined method. As a result, the user can easily switch the edited image. Therefore, a plurality of users can continuously perform the doodle editing process jointly on one edited image. In other words, the photo sticker creation device allows users to more easily perform graffiti editing with a high degree of satisfaction, improves the photo sticker creation work, and the user's satisfaction with the created photo sticker, Profitability can be improved.

  Thereby, the user of two persons can perform the graffiti editing process jointly continuously.

  As a result, the user can effectively use the limited graffiti editing time.

  The switching unit is displayed in each of a plurality of display areas provided in the display unit in response to the switching instruction using all the generation instruction input units being received by the switching instruction receiving unit. The plurality of captured images in a state where the synthesis image is superimposed can be switched simultaneously.

  Thereby, for example, only when there is a switching instruction from both users in a group of two, the captured images displayed in the plurality of display areas provided in the display unit and in which the images for synthesis are superimposed are displayed. Can be switched to each other.

The photo sticker creation method according to one aspect of the present invention is provided with two display areas on the same screen as the photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image, and the two display areas are different from each other. the addition to displaying the captured image, the synthesis image for synthesis on the captured image displayed, and display means for displaying in a state of being superimposed on the captured image displayed, corresponding to two of said display area, two generation instruction input means for inputting an instruction for generating the composite image that appears, on the basis of the generation instruction, synthesis processing unit for creating the combined synthetic image the composite image on the captured image And a photo sticker creating method of a photo sticker creating device comprising: a printing unit that prints the composite image created by the compositing processing unit on a predetermined seal sheet; Switching instruction reception for receiving switching instructions for two photographed images that are displayed in two display areas provided in the display means and are different from each other in a state where the image for synthesis is superimposed, by a photo sticker creation device In response to the switching instruction received in the step and the switching instruction receiving step, regardless of whether or not the generation operation is being input by the generation instruction input unit. A switching step of alternately switching the two photographed images that are displayed in two provided display areas and are different from each other in a state in which the composition image is superimposed, and photographed by the photographing means There are two photographed images, and all the photographed images photographed are the two display areas of the display means as edit target images. Is displayed by distributing, further the composite image is superimposed, the switching instruction receiving step, the switching instruction with the generation instruction input means receives and identifies the plurality of generation instruction input means.

The program according to one aspect of the present invention includes a photographing unit that photographs a user as a subject and generates a photographed image, and two display areas are provided on the same screen, and the two photographed images are different in the two display areas. and it displays a composite image for synthesis on the captured image displayed, and display means for displaying in a state of being superimposed on the captured image displayed, corresponding to two of the display area, that is displayed Two generation instruction input means for inputting an instruction for generating the image for synthesis, a synthesis processing means for synthesizing the image for synthesis with the captured image based on the generation instruction, and creating a synthesized image; A program for controlling a photographic sticker creating apparatus, comprising: a printing unit that prints the synthesized image created by a synthesizing unit on a predetermined sticker sheet, the display unit A switching instruction receiving step for receiving a switching instruction for the two photographed images that are displayed in the two display areas provided in each of the images, and in which the images for synthesis are superimposed, and a switching instruction receiving step. In response to the switching instruction received in the process, the two display areas provided in the display means are displayed regardless of whether the generation operation is being input by the generation instruction input means. A process including a switching step of alternately switching two photographed images in different states in which the images for synthesis are superimposed, which are respectively displayed, is executed by the computer of the photo sticker creating apparatus and photographed by the photographing means There are two photographed images taken, and all the photographed images photographed are the two images of the display means as edit target images. Is displayed by distributing the display area, and further the composite image is superimposed, the switching instruction receiving step, the switching instruction with the generation instruction input means receives and identifies the plurality of generation instruction input means .

  This program is recorded on a predetermined recording medium, read by a drive, for example, and installed in the photo sticker creating apparatus. Recording media include magnetic disks made of floppy (registered trademark) disks, optical disks made of CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc), MD (Mini Disc) (registered trademark), etc. And a removable medium such as a semiconductor memory.

  In one aspect of the present invention, a switching instruction of a captured image in a state in which a composition image is superimposed, which is displayed in each of a plurality of display areas provided in the display unit, is accepted and corresponds to the accepted switching instruction Then, the plurality of photographed images displayed in the plurality of display areas provided in the display unit and overlaid with the composition image are simultaneously switched by a predetermined method.

  According to the present invention, the profitability of the photo sticker creating apparatus can be improved. In particular, the user can easily collaborate on the graffiti editing work on the photographed image, so the work of creating the photo sticker and the satisfaction of the user with the created photo sticker can be improved, and profits are achieved. Can be improved.

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

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an embodiment of a photo sticker creating apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 enhances the amusement of work such as shooting and editing, allows the user to perform such work as a game (play service), and takes the shot / edited images as photo stickers. It is a game device (play service providing device) that receives money from the user instead of providing it to the user as data.

  In the photo sticker creating game executed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user inputs the price of the game, takes a picture of himself / herself using the camera provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, and displays the photographed image. On the other hand, the foreground image and the background image are synthesized, and editing is performed by using an editing function (doodle editing function) such as a pen image input or a stamp image input, so that the photographed image is designed to be rich and colorful. After the game ends, the user receives a photo sticker or the like on which the edited image is printed as a product.

  Such a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is normally installed in a game center, a store in a sightseeing spot, or the like. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is sold or leased to a manager of the store from, for example, a manufacturer or a sales company. The manager who has purchased the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installs the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in a store (for example, a game center) to manage and operate the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 for general users represented by female high school students and female junior high school students. Play the created game for a fee, and make a profit by paying for it.

  Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager. That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area. Furthermore, since the size and shape of each store are usually not the same, and other game machines and the like installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, it is desirable that the degree of freedom of installation is higher.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, it is necessary to improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. That is, the rate of return per unit time is increased by increasing the number of games played within a predetermined time. However, if there is no user who plays the photo sticker creation game, the profitability will not improve. That is, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with respect to the photo sticker creation game of the photo sticker creation device 1.

  For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the number of users by providing a function with high expectation that a user who has never played a photo sticker creating game will want to play. In addition, by providing a highly satisfying function that a user who has played once thinks that “it was fun, I would like to play again”, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 increases the number of regular users, so-called repeaters, and uses them. The number of people can be further increased. That is, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For the user, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly divided into playing a photo sticker making game (photo sticker making work) and obtaining a photo sticker image and a photo sticker as a result (finished photo). There are two types of entertainment: the seal itself.

  As the former method for improving the amusement of the photo sticker creation game, there are, for example, a multi-functional shooting function and editing functions such as graffiti, an improvement in operability, or adjustment of play time and waiting time. As the latter method of improving the amusement of the photo sticker, for example, improvement of hardware such as improvement of the quality of the sticker paper, high-quality printing and special color printing, and user satisfaction with the photo sticker image To improve the degree.

  Female high school students and junior high school students who are expected to be the main users not only stick the obtained photo sticker to their property, but also exchange the photo sticker or talk about the photo sticker as a topic To do. Therefore, for example, when the image content of a photo sticker is flashy, interesting, scarce, or novel, the user not only likes the image himself, but also uses the photo sticker as a topic. We can expect conversation to be exciting.

  In addition, by using such a photo sticker, the photo sticker itself may serve as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Therefore, improving the amusement of the photo sticker not only improves the satisfaction of the user, but also increases the expectation of others, attracting customers due to the spread of reputation, that is, new users by so-called word-of-mouth Can also be expected to increase.

  In other words, in the photo sticker creation game, by providing a function that can create images that users will like, not only the user's satisfaction with the photo sticker creation game but also the satisfaction with the photo sticker is improved. Furthermore, the topicality of the photo sticker and the advertising effect can be improved at the same time.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 having such a feature has a housing 10 in four units, a pre-service unit 11, a photographing unit 12, an editing unit 13, and a ceiling strobe unit 14. It is broadly divided.

  The customer service unit 11 accepts a photo sticker creation game to a user, and outputs a content (demonstration) that guides (explains) the flow and play of the photo sticker creation game with video and audio. It is.

  The photographing unit 12 has a function of photographing a subject (such as a user), and the subject is photographed in an internal space (photographing space) described later. The photographing unit 12 is roughly divided into two units, a front unit 12A and a rear unit 12B.

  The front unit 12A is a unit disposed on the front side of the shooting space, and performs processing related to shooting of the user in the shooting space and accepts operations related to the user's photo sticker creation game. The rear unit 12B is a unit that is disposed on the rear side of the shooting space, and is a unit that plays the role of the user's shooting with the front unit 12A. The interior of the rear unit 12B is a cavity (space), and is configured as a part of a space (photographing space described later) used when the user performs photographing. Inside the rear unit 12B, for example, a movable curtain (background curtain) used for the background, a stage used for the user to pose, and the like may be provided.

  The editing unit 13 is provided with a configuration (for example, a monitor, a touch panel, and a touch pen) for the user to perform graffiti editing or the like on the captured image. As will be described later, the editing unit 13 consisting of one frame is provided with a configuration for performing graffiti editing and the like on each of the two surfaces so that two sets of users can perform editing work simultaneously. Yes. As will be described later, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games in parallel. In other words, a plurality of sets of users can play the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 1 at the same time. In order to further improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game play, two or more graffiti editing etc. can be performed on the editing unit 13 so that two or more users can simultaneously perform graffiti editing. You may make it provide the structure for performing.

  The ceiling strobe unit 14 provided above the photographing space incorporates a flash that emits strobe light toward the photographing space in accordance with the photographing timing. The ceiling strobe unit 14 further includes a fluorescent lamp, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the photographing space (the user in the photographing space). The photographing space is simply configured as a closed space as will be described later. Therefore, it is difficult for light to enter from the outside, and the user's operability may be deteriorated because it tends to be dark. The ceiling strobe unit 14 illuminates the shooting space with the illumination, thereby avoiding such a fear and improving operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as viewed from the editing unit 13 side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the editing unit 13 is installed adjacent to the surface of the front unit 12A opposite to the surface on the rear unit 12B side (that is, the surface on the imaging space side). A first editing interface 13A and a second editing interface 13B are provided on two side surfaces of the editing unit 13 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A. That is, the editing unit 13 allows a plurality of sets of users who perform the photo sticker creation game to perform editing operations with the editing unit 13 facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction connecting the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. Two editing interfaces are provided so that this can be done. Details of the configuration of these editing interfaces will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, on the surface of the editing unit 13 that faces the photographing unit 12, a photo sticker discharge unit 13C that is provided to the user by discharging the photo sticker created by playing the photo sticker making game is provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is an external view showing an installation example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a game center or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a curtain 21 is provided so as to surround the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13, and a photographing space where photographing work is performed or The editing space where the editing work is performed is simply enclosed, and the closeability of each space is improved. In other words, for example, the curtain 21 stabilizes the environment in each space, thereby contributing to high-quality shooting, easy viewing of the editing screen, etc., or blocking the field of view from outside each space, It is possible to perform operations such as shooting and editing without being aware of the line of sight.

  The outer surface of the curtain 21 is usually used as a place for posting advertisements, and a flashy design image representing the model name and model image of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is printed so as to attract attention at the installation location. Is done.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as described above causes each set of users to play a photo sticker creating game. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can simultaneously execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a plurality of sets to play a photo sticker creating game at the same time. At this time, each group of users performs each work of the photo sticker creation game while moving through a plurality of spaces provided in the photo sticker creation device 1, and advances the game.

  The flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the space will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 shows the space movement of the user during the game in a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above. As shown in FIG. 4, the user starts the photo sticker creation game by charging the pre-service unit 11 in the pre-service area 31, which is the area around the front of the pre-service unit 11 (user A). ). The user enters from the side of the pre-serving unit 11 if the shooting space 32 for performing the shooting operation, which is formed between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B and is indicated by the dotted line in the drawing, is not in use. (User B). At this time, if the previous group of users is using the shooting space 32 (if the shooting operation is being performed), the user waits in the pre-service area 31 until the shooting space 32 becomes empty (the pre-service unit 11). Instruct to wait).

  The pre-service unit 11 can also be provided on the opposite side of the front unit 12A as indicated by the dotted line. In this case, the user starts the photo sticker creation game from the one with the pre-service unit 11 Then (user A ′), after the pre-service, the user enters the shooting space 32 from the side opposite to the above-mentioned side (user B).

  A user (user B) who enters the shooting space 32 performs a shooting operation (main shooting) for shooting himself / herself using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A.

  The user who has finished the shooting operation selects a keep image to be kept for editing / printing from the acquired shooting images, and follows the displayed movement guide from the shooting space 32 where the shooting operation has been performed. It moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B in which editing work is performed, as indicated by the middle dotted line.

  A first editing space 33A is provided on the left side of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the front unit 12A (in front of the first editing interface 13A), and a second editing space 33B is provided on the right side (in front of the second editing interface 13B). ing. That is, in this photo sticker creation apparatus 1, a total of two sets of users, the user (user C) of the first editing space 33A and the user (user C ') of the second editing space 33B, simultaneously edit. Work can be done. A user (user B) of the shooting space 32 is guided to a free one of the two editing spaces. When the user moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the user performs a graffiti editing work. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B, they are referred to as an editing space 33.

  Thereafter, the user (user C or user C ′) who finished the graffiti editing next performs print setting work and sets the number of divisions and the like. When printing is started, the user plays a mini game during the printing. Then, when printing is completed, it moves to the printed matter receiving area 34 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 13C (user D), receives the discharged photo sticker paper, and ends the photo sticker creation game.

  In the photo sticker creation game as described above, when the user A (or user A ′) in the pre-service area 31 moves to the shooting space 32, the pre-service area 31 becomes unused. At this stage, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 can cause a new group of users to use the pre-service area 31 and start a new photo sticker creation game. Similarly, when the user B of the shooting space 32 moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the shooting space 32 becomes unused. The photographing space 32 can be used. Furthermore, when the user C of the first editing space 33A or the user C ′ of the second editing space 33B moves to the printed material receiving area 34, the editing space (the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B). Is not used, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can allow a new set of users to use the editing space.

  In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has the pre-service area 31, the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33 </ b> A, the second editing in order to improve the rotation rate per unit time and the unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game. Using the space 33B and the printed material receiving area 34, a plurality of sets of users can be made to play a photo sticker creation game simultaneously (multiple customer service can be performed).

  In addition, the structure of the housing | casing 10 of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 mentioned above is arbitrary, and a structure other than the above-mentioned may be sufficient. Similarly, the method of multiple customer service is also arbitrary.

  Next, the configuration of each unit will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the advance customer service unit 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the customer service unit 11 accepts a price for a photo sticker creation game inserted by the user, returns a change to the user, etc., and a photo sticker creation game. And a monitor 42 for displaying a guide or demonstration screen of the game method and a speaker 43 for outputting sound corresponding to the image displayed on the monitor 42, sound effects, and the like.

  Since the image displayed on the monitor 42 and the sound output from the speaker 43 are output to the outside of the housing 10 (outside the area surrounded by the curtain 21), use before the photo sticker creation game is performed. In addition to deepening the understanding of how to play a photo sticker creation game for a person who is going to be a photographer, advertisement (invitation) to people around the photo sticker creation device 1 who are not playing the photo sticker creation game It also has an effect.

  When the user inserts a predetermined price into the coin insertion / return slot 41 to play the photo sticker creation game, the user is directed to the monitor 42 on the monitor 42 when the shooting space 32 is free. A guidance screen is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the guidance screen is output from the speaker 43. When the shooting space 32 is in use, a guidance screen is displayed on the monitor 42 to prompt the user to stand by on the spot (pre-service area 31), and the corresponding sound is output from the speaker 43. Is done.

  Note that the payment of the price for playing the photo sticker creation game is not limited to coins, and of course, payment can be made even with banknotes. In addition, instead of cash (coins and banknotes) that are actually distributed, payment may also be made using prepaid cards, coins, and the like that are distributed at a game facility where the photo sticker creation device 1 is installed. .

  Further, as described above, the pre-service unit 11 may be installed on the right side of the front unit 12A as shown in FIG. 5, or on the left side of the front unit 12A as shown in FIG. May be.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 shown in FIG. 6 is a side surface facing the imaging space 32, and is a surface positioned in front of the user who performs the imaging operation. That is, the user basically performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 32 toward the front surface 12A-1 (facing the front unit 12A side).

  On the front surface 12A-1, a camera 51 that shoots a subject in the shooting space 32, for example, an acquired image or a shooting result obtained (photographed) in real time (immediately) after being photoelectrically converted by the camera 51. In addition to displaying images related to shooting operations, such as GUI images for shooting images, guidance regarding shooting operations, and GUI (Graphical User Interface) images for selecting background images, etc., and user instructions via a touch panel superimposed on the screen Touch panel monitor 52 that illuminates, illumination device 53-1 to illumination device 53-8 that illuminates the imaging space 32 or emits flash light in accordance with the imaging timing of the camera 51, and baggage of the user during the imaging operation For example, the luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2 for placing the sound, etc. Speakers 55-1 and a speaker 55-2 is provided is.

  The camera 51 is configured by an imaging device using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like, and captures an image of a user in the shooting space 32 and acquires an image (moving image) in the shooting process of the photo sticker creation game ( Acquired image). From the acquired image acquired by the camera 51, a frame image at a predetermined timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image) for actual shooting. For example, a camera using a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor may be used as the camera 51 instead of the CCD. Of course, any camera other than these may be used as long as the user can be photographed and digital image data can be obtained. Further, the number of cameras 51 and the installation position are arbitrary.

  The touch panel monitor 52 is configured by a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), or the like, and an acquired image of the camera 51, an image to be combined with the captured image, a captured image stored as a captured result, or It is a monitor that displays an image relating to a shooting work such as a guide image for guiding a shooting work procedure. A colorless and transparent touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) is superimposed on the screen of the touch panel monitor 52. For example, the position information is obtained by tapping with a touch pen (not shown) or a user's finger. (User instructions) can be entered.

  The illumination devices 53-1 to 53-8 are configured by a plurality of lighting devices capable of emitting fluorescent lamps and strobe light, and in order to brighten the imaging space 32 and ensure operability and safety, the imaging space 32. In order to improve the image quality of the photographed image, the flash is emitted at a timing corresponding to the photographing timing, and the user who is photographed is irradiated with light from various angles. Hereinafter, the lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 are referred to as the lighting devices 53 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other for explanation.

  The luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2 are shelves that are used as storage locations for the user's baggage at the time of photographing. Both the luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2 do not interfere with shooting, that is, when the user takes a shooting pose, and the illumination device 53 emits light. It is provided at a position that does not interfere with The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing the baggage in the luggage storage area 54-1 or the luggage storage area 54-2. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2, they are simply referred to as the luggage storage area 54.

  The speaker 55-1 and the speaker 55-2 appropriately output sound such as guidance sound, BGM (Back Ground Music), and sound effects in the shooting work of the photo sticker creation game. When it is not necessary to distinguish the speaker 55-1 and the speaker 55-2 from each other, they are referred to as a speaker 55. Note that the number and installation positions of the speakers 55 are arbitrary.

  Of course, you may make it provide things other than the structure mentioned above in the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

  Next, the configuration of the editing unit 13 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the left side of the editing unit 13 when viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first editing interface 13 </ b> A is provided on the left side surface of the editing unit 13. On the upper side, an illuminating device 61 is provided for illuminating the first editing space 33A that is darkened because it is partitioned by the curtain 21 or the like. The illuminating device 61 allows the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to suppress a reduction in the user's editing work efficiency and improve the safety of the first editing space 33A. In the example of FIG. 7, the upper portion of the editing unit 13 on the first editing interface 13 </ b> A where the lighting device 61 is provided penetrates to the second editing space 33 </ b> B side. The first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 61 illuminates not only the first editing space 33A but also the second editing space 33B, thereby improving safety. Note that the installation position and the number of the illumination devices 61 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A includes a tablet built-in monitor 62, two touch pens (touch pen 63-1 and touch pen 63-2), and a speaker 64.

  The tablet built-in monitor 62 is configured by a display such as a CRT display or an LCD, and displays an editing screen 250 (FIG. 16) that is a GUI for editing a captured image obtained by a shooting operation in a shooting space. Although details will be described later, the editing screen 250 can display two images to be edited at the same time so that two users can individually or jointly perform graffiti editing using a touch pen. . The two images to be simultaneously displayed for graffiti editing may be the same or different.

  The tablet built-in monitor 62 is a monitor having a tablet capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 and a display device capable of displaying an image such as a CRT display or an LCD. Here, the tablet is, for example, a pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type input device, is colorless and transparent, and is superimposed on the display screen of the display device. That is, the tablet built-in monitor 62 not only displays a GUI image or the like by the display device but also accepts an input operation from the user by the tablet.

  Touch pens 63-1 and 63-2 corresponding to the tablet superimposed on the screen are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 with predetermined attachments on the left and right sides of the tablet monitor 62, respectively. By using these touch pens, two users in the same group can play the editing process of the photo sticker creation process at the same time. It is also identified whether the input operation is performed using the touch pen 63-1 or the input operation is performed using the touch pen 63-2. In the following description, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 63 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The touch pen 63 is also electrically connected to a system installed in the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 63 operates in cooperation with a colorless and transparent tablet superimposed on the display screen of the display device of the tablet built-in monitor 62. When the user operates these touch pens 63 and taps the tablet (contacts (or approaches) the touch pen 63 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 62) or moves the tablet, Operates as input means for receiving input from the user. The number of touch pens 63 to be installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

  The speaker 64 outputs, for example, sound related to editing work of a photo sticker creation game such as guidance sound, sound effects, and BGM. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 64 are arbitrary.

  The configuration on the second editing space 33B side of the editing unit 13 is basically the same as the configuration on the first editing space 33A side shown in FIG. In the following, the configuration example shown in FIG. 7 is also applied to the case where the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is described.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photographic sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C provided in the editing unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the photo sticker discharging unit 13C has a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the first editing space 33A (that is, a photo created by operating the first editing interface 13A). And a photo sticker discharge port 71 through which a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the second editing space 33B (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the second editing interface 13B) is discharged. Is provided.

  The editing unit 13 has a built-in printer 114 (FIG. 9), and an image for printing created by operating the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B is printed on sticker paper by the printer. The The photo sticker output from the printer is discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 71.

  Next, an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 9, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a control device 101 that is a processing unit that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The control device 101 includes a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, a drive 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, a pre-service unit 111, a photographing unit 112, an editing unit 113, and a printer 114. Each is connected via a predetermined bus.

  The storage unit 102 has a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control device 101 in the storage medium or is recorded in the storage medium. The setting information is read out and supplied to the control device 101. Note that this storage medium may be anything as long as it can store information.

  The communication unit 103 is connected to another communication device (not shown) via an external network (not shown) such as the Internet or a public telephone line network, or simply via a communication cable (not shown). And is controlled by the control device 101 to communicate with other communication devices such as a user's mobile phone, a user's personal computer, or a central management server. For example, the communication unit 103 transmits transmission information supplied from the control device 101 to another communication device, or supplies reception information supplied from another communication device to the control device 101.

  The drive 104 includes a removable medium such as a magnetic disk (including a flexible disk), an optical disk (including a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)), a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor memory. The computer program and data read out from the computer 105 and the data read from them are supplied to the control device 101 as needed, and stored or installed in the storage unit 102 or the like.

  The ROM 106 stores programs and data executed by the control device 101 in advance, and the ROM 106 supplies the programs and data to the control device 101 based on instructions from the control device 101. The RAM 107 temporarily holds data and programs processed by the control device 101.

  The prior customer service unit 111 uses the prior customer service unit 11 to perform customer service for a user before photographing. For example, the pre-service section 111 displays a demonstration screen of a photo sticker creation game, accepts the insertion of a price (coin) for the photo sticker creation game, guides movement into the shooting space 32, or takes the shooting space 32. When the is in use, the user is made to wait. The customer service unit 111 includes a coin processing unit 121 in addition to the monitor 42 and the speaker 43 described above. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion / return port 41, the coin processing unit 121 performs processing related to payment for the photo sticker creation device 1 by the user (game participation acceptance, etc.), and performs billing processing, movement guidance, or standby guidance. Etc. are performed on the monitor 42 and the speaker 43.

  The photographing unit 112 is a block related to the photographing unit 12 and includes a background curtain 131, a lighting device 53, a camera 51, a touch panel monitor 52, and a speaker 55.

  The background curtain 131 is a unit having a plurality of elevating curtains used as a background and a control unit for controlling the curtains used as a background in the process of shooting a photo sticker creation game. The curtains have different colors, patterns, patterns, etc. and have different backgrounds. That is, the user can select the background color, pattern, pattern, etc. by selecting the curtain to be adjusted.

  The background curtain 131 (control unit thereof) is provided at the upper part of the rear unit 12B, and suspends one or more curtains selected by the user behind the imaging space 32 (behind the user who is the subject). Set up. At this time, unnecessary curtains that are already suspended are wound up and stored. Actually, the background curtain 131 operates under the control of the control device 101, and suspends or stores the curtain according to the background control signal supplied from the control device 101.

  Note that the material, shape, size, and the like of each curtain are arbitrary, and include, for example, panels and solid shapes. Moreover, the material, shape, size, etc. of each curtain may be different from each other (the material, shape, size, etc. need not be unified for all curtains). The background curtain 131 only needs to be configured so that the user can select the background. For example, a curtain other than a lifting type such as a sliding type, an openable type, and a folding type may be used. Furthermore, the curtain used as the background is not suspended, but the shooting space 32 facing the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A in the side surface of the rear unit 12B on the shooting space 32 side, that is, in the shooting space 32. You may make it stick on the surface used as the back of. Alternatively, the user may manually select and install a curtain prepared for the background curtain 131 without using the control device 101.

  Note that a background other than the background curtain 131 may be used as a background at the time of shooting. For example, a picture or item brought by the user may be pasted on the back surface (or curtain) of the shooting space 32, or an image brought by the user or selected may be displayed on the back of the shooting space 32. (Or curtains) may be displayed or projected.

  In addition, a single chroma key curtain is pasted to the back of the shooting space 32 in advance, and a plurality of types of background images for synthesis are prepared, and the background image desired by the user is combined with the curtain portion in the editing process. You may be able to.

  As described above, by enabling the user to select the background by some method, an image more suitable for the user's preference can be provided.

  The lighting device 53 is turned on, turned off, or emits flash light based on the lighting control signal supplied from the control device 101.

  The camera 51 is controlled by the control device 101 to shoot a subject (user) in the shooting space 32 in the shooting work process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the camera 51 captures the moving image of the user in real time under the control of the control device 101 and supplies the captured moving image data to the control device 101. Further, the camera 51 acquires a captured image (still image) by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control device 101, and supplies the acquired still image data to the control device 101. To do.

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes a captured image display unit 132 formed of a CRT display, an LCD, or the like, and displays an image based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101 on the captured image display unit 132. The touch panel monitor 52 also includes a colorless and transparent touch panel (not shown) superimposed on the surface of the captured image display unit 132. When the user taps (contacts or approaches) the touch panel with his / her finger or the like, the touch panel monitor 52 supplies the position information to the control device 101. The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

The speaker 55 outputs, for example, sound of a sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (shooting work guidance sound, sound effect, BGM, or the like).

  The editing unit 113 is a block related to the editing unit 13, and includes a first editing unit 113A corresponding to the first editing interface 13A and a second editing unit 113B corresponding to the second editing interface 13B. The first editing unit 113A and the second editing unit 113B have the same configuration. The first editing unit 113A will be described below, but the description can also be applied to the second editing unit 113B. .

  As described with reference to FIG. 7, the first editing unit 113 </ b> A includes the tablet built-in monitor 62, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2, and the speaker 64.

  As described above, the tablet built-in monitor 62 includes the editing monitor 141 made of a display device such as a CRT display or LCD, and the colorless and transparent tablet 142 superimposed on the display screen of the editing monitor 141. The tablet built-in monitor 62 displays on the editing monitor 141 an image relating to editing, such as an editing input GUI and a captured image, corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. In response to an operation of tapping (contacting or approaching) the tablet 142 by the user using the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2, the tablet built-in monitor 62 supplies position information indicating the tapped position to the control device 101. To do. The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user on the display image (GUI or the like). That is, editing input for a captured image (a composite image created using the captured image) is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 64 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (editing work guidance sound, sound effect, sound related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as BGM).

  The printer 114 has two heads (a head 151 and a head 152) that print the result of editing work performed by the editing unit 113 on sticker paper. When the printer 114 obtains the editing work result performed by the first editing unit 113A from the control device 101, the printer 114 obtains the sticker paper 162 from the sticker paper unit 161, and prints the editing work result on the sticker paper 162 by the head 151. Further, when the printer 114 obtains the editing work result performed by the second editing unit 113B from the control device 101, the printer 114 obtains the sticker paper 162 from the sticker paper unit 161 and prints the editing work result on the sticker paper 162 by the head 152. To do.

  When the printing is finished, the printer 114 discharges the printed sticker paper 162 from the photo sticker discharge port 71. This printed sticker sheet 162 is provided to the user as a photo sticker that is a product of the photo sticker creation game.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with a plurality of different spaces and areas including the pre-service area 31, the imaging space 32, the editing space 33, and the printed matter receiving area 34. Thus, since a plurality of different user groups can use different spaces and regions simultaneously, the rotation rate and repeater rate can be improved. However, since the installation area of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is relatively large, the installation location may be limited to a play facility or the like.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may be configured such that the pre-service area, the photographing space, the editing space, and the printed matter receiving area are provided in the same space. 10 and 11, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals. Although the configuration as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 makes it impossible for a plurality of different user groups to use at the same time, the installation area is relatively small. For example, a complex facility (shopping center) ), Can be installed in multi-purpose facilities such as movie theaters. Therefore, it can be expected that the target layer using such a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is further expanded.

  Note that the configuration shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 does not require the user to move and the operability of the game needs to be simplified as compared to the configuration shown in FIGS. Therefore, the use layer of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is widened, and it is also suitable for use of an age group that is unfamiliar with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  Next, the control device 101 will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of functional blocks realized by the control device 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 106 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the control device 101 creates a photo sticker such as a pre-service processing unit 201 that performs processing related to a charge (coin) that is input when starting a photo sticker creation game, a user's photography, and the like. Photo sticker, such as a shooting processing unit 202 that performs processing related to the shooting process of the game, an editing processing unit 203 that performs processing related to the editing process of the photo sticker creation game, such as graffiti editing of the shot image, and printing of sticker paper A print processing unit 204 that performs a process related to the printing process of the creation game, and a post-service processing unit 205 that performs a process related to the post-service process of the photo sticker creation game that serves the user who has finished the editing work.

  That is, the control device 101 controls processing related to each process of the photo sticker creation game.

  Of the functional blocks constituting the control device 101, the editing processing unit 203 performs processing related to graffiti editing on the photographed image obtained in the photographing work process by the user in the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the edit processing unit 203 displays a GUI image, accepts a graffiti edit input by a user, creates a graffiti image for composition corresponding to the graffiti edit input, and synthesizes it with a captured image .

  That is, the editing processing unit 203 provides a user with a doodle editing function for a captured image. Any function may be provided as the graffiti editing function. For example, a graffiti pen function for scribbling a photographed image with a freehand line or the like, a predetermined image at an arbitrary position of the photographed image There are a stamp function to synthesize, an edit image switching function to switch an image that each pair of users is editing in graffiti. The edit processing unit 203 further provides a creation stamp function that allows a user to create a picture of a stamp image during editing work as one of the stamp functions.

  Here, the edited image switching function corresponds to an operation from the user to the image switching button 252 (FIG. 16) provided on the editing screen 250 displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62, and is displayed on the editing screen 250. This is a function for exchanging two edited images that are edit targets.

  FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the editing processing unit 203 in FIG. The edit processing unit 203 includes a composition instruction reception processing unit 211, a composition processing unit 212, an edited image display control unit 213, and an image switching processing unit 214.

  The compositing instruction reception processing unit 211 receives a compositing instruction for a compositing image with respect to an edited image that is a captured image displayed on the editing screen to perform graffiti editing, which is input by the user.

  The compositing processing unit 212 composites the compositing image with the captured image in accordance with the user's instruction. The edited image display control unit 213 performs editing to synthesize a graffiti operation by the user in real time, and displays the edited result, that is, the edited image edited in graffiti immediately (in real time).

  The image switching processing unit 214 switches two edited images displayed on the editing screen 250 to each other in accordance with a user instruction.

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creation game by the photo sticker creation device 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  A user who performs a photo sticker creation game first inserts (pays) coins, which are the price of the game, into the coin insertion / return port 41 of the pre-service unit 11 in the pre-service area 31. The coin processing unit 121 accepts such coin insertion and supplies an activation signal to the control device 101. In step S1, the advance customer service processing unit 201 of the control device 101 determines whether or not a price has been inserted based on the activation signal. If it is determined that a valid price has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S2. .

  In step S2, the pre-service processing unit 201 displays a guidance demonstration screen on the monitor 42 of the pre-service unit 111, and in step S3, whether or not the user can move from the pre-service area 31 to the shooting space 32. Determine. Based on the progress of the previous set of photo sticker creation games, the pre-service processing unit 201 determines whether or not the shooting space 32 is in use, and because the shooting space 32 is in use, If it is determined that the paid user cannot move to the shooting space 32, the process returns to step S2 to repeat the display of the guidance demonstration screen.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the shooting space 32 is unused and can be moved to the shooting space 32, the pre-service customer processing unit 201 advances the process to step S4 to inform the user of the pre-service area 31. The movement guidance is performed, and a movement guidance screen is displayed on the monitor 42, or a voice for performing the movement guidance is output to the speaker 43. The user moves to the shooting space 32 according to such guidance, and advances the process of the photo sticker creation game.

  In step S <b> 5, the shooting processing unit 202 controls each unit of the shooting unit 112, and executes shooting processing that is processing related to the shooting work of the photo sticker creation game performed in the shooting space 32. When the photographing work is completed, the photographing processing unit 202 moves the user in the photographing space 32 who has finished the photographing work to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B by an image or sound in step S6. A movement guidance process for prompting is performed.

  In step S <b> 7, the editing processing unit 203 performs editing processing that is processing related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game on the user who has moved to the editing space 33. Details of the editing process will be described later.

  When the editing operation is completed, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 in step S8 to perform a printing process for printing the edited image obtained by the editing operation on a sticker sheet. In step S <b> 9, the post-service processing unit 205 performs post-service processing that provides services such as mini-games and image transfer to a user who is waiting for completion of printing. When the post-service processing is completed, the post-service processing unit 205 performs movement guidance for moving the user of the editing space 33 to the printed material receiving area 34 in step S10. When the printing process is completed, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 in step S11 to discharge the printed sticker paper from the photo sticker discharge port 71, and the photo sticker creation game process is ended.

  Next, details of the editing process executed in step S7 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Further, description will be made with reference to the editing screen 250 shown in FIG.

  Note that this editing process is actually performed on the editing space of the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B to which the user who plays the photo sticker creation game corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 14 has moved. However, since the same processing is executed for any editing space, in the following, for simplification of explanation, the user has moved to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. A description will be given on the assumption that it has moved to the editing space 33 without specifically stating whether it has moved.

  When the editing process is started, the editing processing unit 203 acquires an editing target image selected as a graffiti editing target from the captured images obtained by the capturing unit 112 in step S31. In step S <b> 32, the editing processing unit 203 displays a predetermined GUI screen on the editing monitor 141 in the editing space 33, and allows the user who has moved to select the type of game for post-service processing. As described above, the post-service processing unit 205 provides services such as mini-games and image transfer to a user who is waiting for completion of printing.

  At this time, the editing processing unit 203 causes the user to select which game is to be performed from the options (a plurality of games) prepared in advance. When the user selects the contents of the subsequent customer service process, the editing processing unit 203 displays the GUI image of the editing start button on the editing monitor 141 next. The user operates the touch pen 63 and depresses the editing start button. When the editing start button is pressed, an editing screen 250 (FIG. 16), which is a GUI for editing work, is displayed on the editing monitor 141, so that the user can start the doodle editing work.

  In step S33, the editing processing unit 203 monitors information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62 to determine whether or not the user has pressed the editing start button. Until the determination is made that the pressing operation has been performed. stand by. If it is determined that the edit start button has been pressed, the edit processing unit 203 advances the process to step S34, and causes the editing monitor 141 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 to input a graffiti edit on the captured image on the GUI screen. A certain editing screen is displayed.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the editing screen. As shown in FIG. 16, the editing screen 250 has a main configuration that is paired on the left and right with an image switching button 252, an editing tool selection unit 256, and a BGM control unit 257 interposed therebetween. This basically allows two users of the same set to perform graffiti editing input at the same time.

  As its main configuration, an edit image display section 251-1, an edit control operation section 253-1, an end button 254-1, and a content palette 255-1 are provided on the left side of the edit screen 250. Similarly, an edit image display unit 251-2, an edit control operation unit 253-2, an end button 254-2, and a content palette 255-2 are provided on the right side of the edit screen 250.

  The edit image display unit 251-1 is a work area for displaying an edit image on which the user located on the left side of the edit screen 250 basically performs graffiti editing. For example, the edit image display unit 251-1 The touch pen 63-1 provided on the left side of the interface 13B is operated, and an editing target image selected from the plurality of editing target images is displayed as an editing image.

  Similarly, the edited image display unit 251-2 is a work area that basically displays an edited image on which the user located on the right side performs graffiti editing. For example, the edited image display unit 251-2 displays the edited image of the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B. The touch pen 63-2 provided on the right side is operated, and an editing target image selected from the plurality of editing target images is displayed as an editing image.

  When selecting an edit image from among a plurality of edit target images, thumbnail images obtained by reducing the plurality of edit target images are displayed in addition to the edit image display unit 251-1 and the edit image display unit 251-2. In this case, the thumbnail images of the plurality of editing target images are automatically distributed, and a plurality of thumbnail image groups are displayed in different areas from the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2. At this time, a plurality of thumbnail image groups respectively displayed in different regions from the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2 corresponding to the pressing operation of the switching button 252 are displayed for each thumbnail image group. The display is switched (for example, when two columns of thumbnail image groups are displayed, the thumbnail image groups for each column can be switched and displayed). In addition, each thumbnail image group may be displayed superimposed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2.

  In this way, the user can switch a plurality of editing target images (thumbnail images) at once by a simple operation of pressing the switching button 252. Thereby, it is possible to easily edit all the editing target images.

As described above, the editing image display unit 251-1 and the editing image display unit 251-2 each display an editing target image selected from a plurality of editing target images as an editing image. but if only two shadow images Taking taken may be displayed automatically distributed in the editing image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2.

  In addition, when a touch pen is installed on the touch panel monitor 52 which is a monitor at the time of shooting, or when shooting processing and editing processing are performed in the same space and one touch pen is installed on each side, Recognize the left and right touch pens that have selected the composite image before shooting, and display the captured images shot with the recognized composite images as the respective edited images on the corresponding edited image display unit 251-1 or 251-2. You may be made to do. As a result, the images that the user wants to edit can be made consistent with each other, so that an edited image desired by the user can be easily obtained.

  In addition, when two images to be combined are selected with either one of the left and right touch pens, the captured image captured with the first image to be combined is an edited image corresponding to the recognized touch pen. It may be displayed on the display unit 251 as an edited image. As a result, an image that the user who has previously operated the touch pen likes in preference can be obtained as an edited image.

  Note that the selection by the user may be limited so that the edited image displayed on the left edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image displayed on the right edited image display unit 251-2 do not overlap.

  In the following, the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2 are referred to as an edited image display unit 251 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them. The user operates the touch pen 63 to perform doodle editing on the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251. The edited image display unit 251 reflects the contents of the graffiti editing immediately (in real time) on the edited image and displays them. That is, the edited image graffiti editing result is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 while being updated as needed.

  The image switching button 252 is a GUI for switching between the edited image displayed on the left edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image displayed on the right edited image display unit 251-2. By pressing the image switching button 252 to switch the left and right edited images, a user such as a duo can continuously share one edited image without exchanging their standing positions with each other. Then you can edit graffiti.

  Note that the shape, size, position, and the like of the image switching button 252 are not limited to the example of FIG. That is, in addition to the example shown in FIG. 17A, for example, an arrow type as shown in FIG. 17B and a “switch” character is displayed inside the button, or an arrow type as shown in FIG. May be displayed with the word “switch”. The edit image switching process executed in response to the pressing operation of the image switching button 252 will be described in detail later.

  The edit control operation unit 253-1 relates to a GUI button (a button from the beginning, a button to proceed, and a return button) for controlling the progress of editing work in the edited image display unit 251-1 and an eraser tool for erasing the composite image. GUI buttons are provided. Similarly, the editing control operation unit 253-2 is provided with a GUI button for controlling the progress of editing work in the edited image display unit 251-2, a GUI button for an eraser tool for erasing the composite image, and the like. Hereinafter, the edit control operation unit 253-1 and the edit control operation unit 253-2 are referred to as an edit control operation unit 253 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  An end button 254-1 and an end button 254-2 are GUIs for forcibly ending the editing work. For example, when the user performs graffiti editing sufficiently to be satisfied, the user can end the editing work before reaching the time limit for editing work by operating the end button 254-1 or the end button 254-2, The printing process can be started. As a result, the user can obtain a photo sticker more quickly without wasting time.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can improve the rate of rotation of the photo sticker creating game and expect an improvement in profitability. In addition, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may, for example, extend the customer service time or provide some additional service according to the reduced time for the post-service customer service during the printing by reducing the editing work time. , User satisfaction can be further improved. Hereinafter, the end button 254-1 and the end button 254-2 will be referred to as an end button 254 when there is no need to distinguish between them.

  The edit image display unit 251 to the end button 254 may change the layout pattern according to the aspect ratio of the edit image displayed on the edit image display unit 251.

  The content palette 255-1 is an area for displaying a GUI that accepts an instruction about graffiti editing for an edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1. The content palette 255-2 is an area for displaying a GUI for editing a graffiti for an edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2. Hereinafter, the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2 are referred to as a content palette 255 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  Between the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2, an editing tool selection unit 256 including GUI buttons for selecting various doodle editing tools used for doodle editing is provided.

  For example, when the user uses the touch pen 63-1 to select a special button of the editing tool selection unit 256, a GUI for a creation stamp is displayed on the content palette 255-1. Further, for example, when the user selects the pen button of the editing tool selection unit 256 using the touch pen 63-2, a graffiti GUI with a pen is displayed on the content palette 255-2.

  As described above, the left and right users share one set of editing tool selection units 256, so that other areas can be secured more widely on the editing screen 250. Of course, the editing tool selection unit 256 may be individually provided for each of the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2.

  A BGM control unit 257 is provided above the editing tool selection unit 256. The BGM control unit 257 is a GUI that receives an operation of selecting a BGM output from the speaker 64 and adjusting the volume during editing work and displaying the name of the currently selected BGM.

  Returning to FIG. When the editing screen 250 as described above is displayed on the editing monitor 141, the editing processing unit 203 controls the tablet 142 and the touch pen 63 of the editing unit 113 in step S35 to input the graffiti editing input to the editing screen 250 by the user. Start accepting.

  In step S36, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether an instruction from the user has been input based on the input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62 (that is, the position information received by the touch pen 63 and the tablet 142) (for the GUI). It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed. When the touch pen 63 is operated by a user or the like and it is determined that the position information is input to the tablet 142 with respect to the editing screen 250 displayed on the editing monitor 141, the editing processing unit 203 advances the processing to step S37. The contents of the instruction input based on the input coordinates are grasped, and processing corresponding to the instruction is performed.

  For example, when the special button of the editing tool selection unit 256 is operated, the editing processing unit 203 displays a creation stamp GUI on the content palette 255. In addition, for example, when a creation stamp GUI is displayed on the content palette 255 and an instruction from the user is input to the content palette 255, the editing processing unit 203 relates to the creation stamp function according to the instruction. Perform various processes.

  When the process corresponding to such an input is completed, the edit processing unit 203 advances the process to step S38. If it is determined in step S36 that no instruction has been input, the editing processing unit 203 skips step S37 and proceeds to step S38.

  In step S38, the edit processing unit 203 determines whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed or the end button 254 has been operated, and the time limit has not been reached. If it is determined that it has not been operated, the process returns to step S36, and the subsequent processes are repeated. In other words, the edit processing unit 203 repeats the processes in steps S36 to S38 until the predetermined time has elapsed or the end button 254 is operated, and performs the process for the graffiti edit input.

  If it is determined in step S38 that a predetermined time has elapsed or the end button 254 has been operated, the editing processing unit 203 advances the process to step S39.

  In step S <b> 39, the editing processing unit 203 stores the edited image (doodle editing result) subjected to the doodle editing as a print target image in order to create a printing image. Note that “save” simply indicates that an edited image, which is an editing result, is provided to the printing process, and whether or not the data is actually saved in the RAM 107 or the storage unit 102 is arbitrary. is there.

  In step S40, the edit processing unit 203 ends the display of the edit screen and ends the reception of edit input. When the process of step S40 ends, the edit processing unit 203 ends the edit process, returns the process to step S7 of FIG. 14, and executes the processes after step S8.

  Editing operations are performed by the editing process as described above.

  By the way, in the editing screen 250, the switching process for switching the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2 in response to the pressing operation of the image switching button 252 by the user is as follows. The process is started at the same time as the process of step S35 of FIG. 15, and is repeatedly executed during the period when the edit screen 250 is displayed.

  This switching process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In addition, display examples of the edit screen 250 shown in FIGS. 24 to 30 are also referred to as appropriate.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a first operation example of the switching process .

  In step S51, the image switching processing unit 214 of the editing processing unit 203 monitors the user's pressing operation on the image switching button 252 based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62. In step S52, the image switching button 214 It is determined whether or not 252 has been pressed. This determination does not particularly distinguish between the pressing operation by the left user who basically uses the touch pen 63-1 or the pressing operation by the right user who basically uses the touch pen 63-2.

  If it is determined in step S52 that the image switching button 252 has not been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the process to step S51 and continues monitoring the pressing operation from the user on the image switching button 252.

  If it is determined in step S52 that the image switching button 252 has been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 advances the process to step S53. In step S53, the image switching processing unit 214 immediately switches between the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2.

  That is, in the first operation example, for example, in the editing screen 250 shown in FIG. 24, the left user who is performing graffiti editing on the edited image display unit 251-1 presses the image switching button 252. When the right user is scribbling with the touch pen 63-2 on the edited image display unit 251-2 (for example, “Ryoko” is being handwritten and “U” Switching is executed even when handwriting is only possible partway through, and the edited editing screen 250 is displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 in FIG. 24 as shown in FIG. The image and the edited image in the middle of the graffiti displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2 are replaced.

  After step S53, the process returns to step S51 again. Accordingly, the user can switch between the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2 at any time during the period in which the editing screen 250 is displayed. An upper limit may be set for the number of times of switching. This is the end of the description of the first operation example of the switching process.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a second operation example of the switching process.

  In step S61, the image switching processing unit 214 of the editing processing unit 203 monitors the user's pressing operation on the image switching button 252 based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62. In step S62, the image switching button 214 It is determined whether or not 252 has been pressed simultaneously by the left and right users (or both the left and right users have pressed down within a predetermined minute time). This determination can be made by distinguishing the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-1 from the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-2.

  If it is determined in step S62 that the image switching button 252 has not been pressed by the left and right users at the same time, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the process to step S61, and the user performs a pressing operation on the image switching button 252. Continue monitoring.

  If it is determined in step S62 that the image switching button 252 has been pressed simultaneously by the left and right users, the image switching processing unit 214 proceeds with the process to step S63. In step S63, the image switching processing unit 214 immediately switches between the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2.

  That is, in the second operation example, the user on the left side who performs graffiti editing on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the user on the right side who performs graffiti editing on the edited image display unit 251-2. Only when the consent to the switching with the person is obtained, the editing image is switched. Therefore, unlike the first operation example described above, switching is not performed during the graffiti by one user.

  After step S63, the process returns to step S61 again. Accordingly, the user can switch between the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2 at any time during the period in which the editing screen 250 is displayed. An upper limit may be set for the number of times of switching. This is the end of the description of the second operation example of the switching process.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a third operation example of the switching process.

  In step S71, the image switching processing unit 214 of the editing processing unit 203 monitors the user's pressing operation on the image switching button 252 based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62. In step S72, the image switching button 214 It is determined whether or not 252 has been pressed by at least one of the left and right users. In this determination, it is necessary to distinguish between the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-1 and the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-2.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the image switching button 252 has not been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the process to step S71 and continues monitoring the pressing operation from the user on the image switching button 252.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the image switching button 252 has been pressed by at least one of the left and right users, the image switching processing unit 214 advances the process to step S73. In step S <b> 73, the image switching processing unit 214 displays a standby message for one user who has pressed the image switching button 252. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, for example, a standby message 301 is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 on the side of one user who has pressed the image switching button 252.

  In step S74, based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62, the image switching processing unit 214 determines whether the other user who is pressing the image switching button 252 is different from the one user who is pressing. Determine. This determination is made during graffiti while the touch pen 63 operated by the other user is in contact with the tablet built-in monitor 62, and not during graffiti when the touch pen 63 is separated from the tablet built-in monitor 62.

  If it is determined in step S74 that the other user is graffitiing, the process returns to step S73, and the notification of the standby message to one user is continued. If it is determined in step S74 that the other user is not graffiti, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the image switching processing unit 214 ends the display of the standby message 301 for one user and displays the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2. The displayed edited images are switched to each other and displayed.

  That is, in the third operation example, for example, when the left user among the left and right users presses down the image switching button 252, and the right user is in graffiti, as shown in FIG. In addition, the standby message 301 is displayed on the left edited image display unit 251-1, and switching of the edited image is delayed until the graffiti by the right user is settled (until the touch pen 63 is released from the tablet built-in monitor 62). The Therefore, the user during graffiti (the user on the right side in the present example) can continue editing until the touch pen 63 is released from the tablet built-in monitor 62.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27, in response to the graffiti by the user on the right side being broken (the touch pen 63 is released from the tablet built-in monitor 62), the edited image is switched as shown in FIG. Is called.

  After step S75, the process returns to step S71 again. Accordingly, the user can switch between the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2 at any time during the period in which the editing screen 250 is displayed. An upper limit may be set for the number of times of switching. This is the end of the description of the third operation example of the switching process.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a fourth operation example of the switching process.

  In step S81, the image switching processing unit 214 of the editing processing unit 203 monitors the user's pressing operation on the image switching button 252 based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62. In step S82, the image switching button 214 It is determined whether or not 252 has been pressed by at least one of the left and right users. In this determination, it is necessary to distinguish between the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-1 and the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-2.

  If it is determined in step S82 that the image switching button 252 has not been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the process to step S81 and continues monitoring the pressing operation from the user on the image switching button 252.

  If it is determined in step S82 that the image switching button 252 has been pressed by at least one of the left and right users, the image switching processing unit 214 advances the process to step S83. In step S <b> 83, the image switching processing unit 214 displays a standby message for one user who has pressed the image switching button 252. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, for example, a standby message 301 is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 on the side of one user who has pressed the image switching button 252.

  In step S84, based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62, the image switching processing unit 214 determines whether or not the other user different from the one who pressed the image switching button 252 is graffiti. Determine. This determination is made during graffiti while the touch pen 63 operated by the other user is in contact with the tablet built-in monitor 62, and not during graffiti when the touch pen 63 is separated from the tablet built-in monitor 62.

  If it is determined in step S84 that the other user is graffitiing, the process returns to step S83, and the display of the standby message for one user is continued. If it is determined in step S84 that the other user is not graffiti, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the image switching processing unit 214 displays an image switching message to the other user who has not pressed the image switching button 252. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, an image switching message 311 is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 on the other user side who has not pressed the image switching button 252. At this time, a standby message 301 is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 on the side of one user who has pressed the image switching button 252.

  In step S86, the image switching processing unit 214 displays the standby message 301 for one user who has pressed the image switching button 252 and the image switching message 311 for the other user who has not pressed the image switching button 252. And the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2 are switched to each other and displayed.

  That is, in the fourth operation example, in addition to the above-described third operation example, the image switching message 311 is sent to the other user who has not pressed the image switching button 252 when the graffiti has been completed. It is possible to give the other user a preparedness to switch the edited image.

  After step S86, the process returns to step S81 again. Accordingly, the user can switch between the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2 at any time during the period in which the editing screen 250 is displayed. An upper limit may be set for the number of times of switching. This is the end of the description of the fourth operation example of the switching process.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a fifth operation example of the switching process.

  In step S91, the image switching processing unit 214 of the editing processing unit 203 monitors the user's pressing operation on the image switching button 252 based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62. In step S92, the image switching button 214 It is determined whether or not 252 has been pressed. In this determination, there is no need to particularly distinguish the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-1 and the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-2.

  If it is determined in step S92 that the image switching button 252 has not been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the process to step S91 and continues monitoring the pressing operation from the user on the image switching button 252.

  If it is determined in step S92 that the image switching button 252 has been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 advances the process to step S93. In step S93, the image switching processing unit 214 displays an image switching approval message 321 at the center of the edited image display units 251-1 and 251-2, for example, as shown in FIG.

  The image switching approval message 321 is provided with a YES button 322 that is pressed when the user approves the switching of the edited image, and a NO button 323 that is pressed when the user does not consent.

  In step S94, the image switching processing unit 214 determines whether the YES button 322 of the image switching approval message 321 is pressed or the NO button 323 is pressed based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62. Since the editing operation such as handwritten graffiti is not accepted while the image switching consent message 321 is displayed, the NO button 323 is pressed in order to continue the graffiti editing without accepting the switching of the edited image. It is necessary to press down.

  If it is determined in step S94 that the NO button 323 of the image switching approval message 321 has been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the processing to step S91 and repeats the subsequent processing.

  Conversely, if it is determined in step S94 that the YES button 323 of the image switching approval message 321 has been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 advances the processing to step S95.

  In step S95, the image switching processing unit 214 ends the display of the image switching approval message 321 and is displayed on the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2. Switch between the edited images and display them.

  That is, in the fifth operation example, after the image switching button 252 is pressed, the confirmation image switching acceptance message 321 is displayed, so that an erroneous operation on the image switching button 252 can be dealt with.

  After step S95, the process returns to step S91 again. Accordingly, the user can switch between the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2 at any time during the period in which the editing screen 250 is displayed. An upper limit may be set for the number of times of switching. This is the end of the description of the fifth operation example of the switching process.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a sixth operation example of the switching process.

  In step S101, the image switching processing unit 214 of the editing processing unit 203 monitors the user's pressing operation on the image switching button 252 based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62. In step S102, the image switching button 214 It is determined whether or not 252 has been pressed by at least one of the left and right users. In this determination, it is necessary to distinguish between the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-1 and the pressing operation with the touch pen 63-2.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the image switching button 252 has not been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the process to step S101 and continues monitoring the pressing operation from the user on the image switching button 252.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the image switching button 252 has been pressed by at least one of the left and right users, the image switching processing unit 214 advances the process to step S103. In step S103, the image switching processing unit 214 displays an image switching approval message 321 on the editing screen 250, for example, as illustrated in FIG. The image switching approval message 321 may be displayed at the center of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2 as shown in FIG. The image may be displayed only on the edited image display unit 251 on the other user side, which is different from the user, or displayed in two places, the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2. You may do it.

  In step S104, based on the information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62, the image switching processing unit 214 performs the pressing operation of the YES button 322 of the image switching approval message 321 by the other user who has not pressed the image switching button 252. It is determined whether the NO button 323 has been pressed. Since the editing operation such as handwritten graffiti is not accepted while the image switching consent message 321 is displayed, the NO button 323 is pressed in order to continue the graffiti editing without accepting the switching of the edited image. It is necessary to press down.

  If it is determined in step S104 that the NO button 323 of the image switching approval message 321 has been pressed, the image switching processing unit 214 returns the processing to step S101 and repeats the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the YES button 323 of the image switching approval message 321 has been pressed by the other user, the image switching processing unit 214 advances the processing to step S105.

  In step S105, the image switching processing unit 214 ends the display of the image switching approval message 321 and is displayed on the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2. Switch between the edited images and display them.

  That is, in the sixth operation example, since the image switching acceptance message 321 for confirmation is displayed after the image switching button 252 is pressed by one user, an erroneous operation on the image switching button 252 is dealt with. In addition, the consent of the other user for switching the edited image can be obtained.

  After step S105, the process returns to step S101 again. Accordingly, the user can switch between the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2 at any time during the period in which the editing screen 250 is displayed. An upper limit may be set for the number of times of switching. This is the end of the description of the sixth operation example of the switching process.

  The first to sixth operation examples of the switching process described above can be combined as appropriate.

  As described above, the switching process can switch between the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image of the edited image display unit 251-2. Editing work can be easily performed jointly.

  As described above, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 can improve profitability by improving the photo sticker creation work and the satisfaction of the user with respect to the created photo sticker.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the composite image in which the composite image is combined with the captured image is switched, but only the composite image or the captured image in which the composite image is not combined is displayed by switching. You may make it do. In addition, all the areas of the image may be switched, but a part of the area of the image may be limited and switched. When only the composite image is switched and displayed, the left and right users can easily add each other's edit contents and edit them. In addition, when only captured images are switched and displayed, the same editing content can be easily combined with a plurality of captured images. Therefore, an interesting composite image can be formed and entertainment can be improved.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the main body of the apparatus. Disk), optical disk (including CD-ROM and DVD), magneto-optical disk (including MD), or removable media 105 made of semiconductor memory, etc., but also pre-installed in the device body The ROM 106 in which the program is recorded and the hard disk included in the storage unit 102 are distributed to the administrator.

  In the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

  In the above, the print medium is not limited to the sticker paper, and for example, print on a predetermined size paper, a poster paper, a card such as a telephone card, or a cloth such as a T-shirt. Also good.

  Further, in this specification, the system represents the entire apparatus constituted by a plurality of apparatuses. In the above, the configuration described as one device may be divided and configured as a plurality of devices. Conversely, the configurations described above as a plurality of devices may be combined into a single device. Of course, configurations other than those described above may be added to the configuration of each device. Furthermore, if the configuration and operation of the entire system are substantially the same, a part of the configuration of a certain device may be included in the configuration of another device.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of one Embodiment of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view from the other angle of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining a user's space movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prior customer service unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of a front unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the side surface of an edit unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other side of an edit unit. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the other example of one Embodiment of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the front of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a control apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of an edit process part. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of photograph sticker creation game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of an edit process. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a switching button. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st operation example of a switching process. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd operation example of a switching process. It is a flowchart explaining the 3rd operation example of a switching process. It is a flowchart explaining the 4th operation example of a switching process. It is a flowchart explaining the 5th operation example of a switching process. It is a flowchart explaining the 6th operation example of a switching process. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an edit screen.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 12 Imaging unit 13 Editing unit 101 Control apparatus 203 Edit processing part 211 Composition instruction reception process part 212 Composition process part 213 Edit image display control part 214 Image switching process part 250 Edit screen 251 Edit image display part 252 Switch button

Claims (4)

Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image;
Two display areas are provided on the same screen, and the two display areas display different captured images, and a composite image to be combined with the displayed captured image is displayed on the displayed captured image. Display means for displaying in a superimposed state;
Two generation instruction input means for inputting generation instructions of the displayed composite image corresponding to the two display areas;
Based on the generation instruction, a composition processing means for compositing the composition image with the captured image to create a composite image;
In a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the synthesized image created by the synthesizing unit on a predetermined seal sheet;
A switching instruction receiving means for receiving a switching instruction for the two photographed images that are displayed in two display areas provided in the display means and are different in a state in which the image for synthesis is superimposed;
In response to the switching instruction received by the switching instruction receiving means, the two display means provided in the display means regardless of whether the generation operation is being input by the generation instruction input means. Switching means for alternately switching two photographed images that are displayed in a display area and are different in a state in which the synthesis image is superimposed, and
The photographed images photographed by the photographing means are two pieces,
All the photographed images that have been photographed are distributed and displayed in the two display areas of the display means as the image to be edited, and the composition image is further superimposed,
The photo sticker creating apparatus, wherein the switching instruction receiving means identifies and receives the switching instruction using the generation instruction input means by identifying the plurality of generation instruction input means. The switching means is displayed in each of two display areas provided in the display means in response to the switching instructions using all the generation instruction input means being received by the switching instruction receiving means. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein two photographed images having different states in which the synthesis image is superimposed are simultaneously switched. Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image;
Two display areas are provided on the same screen, and the two display areas display different captured images, and a composite image to be combined with the displayed captured image is displayed on the displayed captured image. Display means for displaying in a superimposed state;
Two generation instruction input means for inputting generation instructions of the displayed composite image corresponding to the two display areas;
Based on the generation instruction, a composition processing means for compositing the composition image with the captured image to create a composite image;
In a photo sticker creating method of a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the composite image created by the compositing processing unit on a predetermined seal sheet;
By the photo sticker creation device,
A switching instruction accepting step for accepting a switching instruction for the two photographed images that are displayed in two display areas provided in the display means and are different from each other in a state in which the composition image is superimposed;
Responding immediately to the switching instruction received in the processing of the switching instruction receiving step, provided in the display means regardless of whether the generation operation is being input by the generation instruction input means A switching step of alternately switching two photographed images that are displayed in two display areas and are different in a state in which the synthesis image is superimposed, and
The photographed images photographed by the photographing means are two pieces,
All the photographed images that have been photographed are distributed and displayed in the two display areas of the display means as the image to be edited, and the composition image is further superimposed,
The switching instruction reception step is a photo sticker creation method in which the switching instruction using the generation instruction input unit is received by identifying the plurality of generation instruction input units. Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image;
Two display areas are provided on the same screen, and the two display areas display different captured images, and a composite image to be combined with the displayed captured image is displayed on the displayed captured image. Display means for displaying in a superimposed state;
Two generation instruction input means for inputting generation instructions of the displayed composite image corresponding to the two display areas;
Based on the generation instruction, a composition processing means for compositing the composition image with the captured image to create a composite image;
A program for controlling a photographic sticker creating apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the synthesized image created by the synthesizing unit on a predetermined sticker sheet;
A switching instruction accepting step for accepting a switching instruction for the two photographed images that are displayed in two display areas provided in the display means and are different from each other in a state in which the composition image is superimposed;
Responding immediately to the switching instruction received in the processing of the switching instruction receiving step, provided in the display means regardless of whether the generation operation is being input by the generation instruction input means A process of switching between the two captured images, which are displayed in two display areas and in which the images for synthesis are superimposed, that are different from each other, are simultaneously switched.
The photographed images photographed by the photographing means are two pieces,
All the photographed images that have been photographed are distributed and displayed in the two display areas of the display means as the image to be edited, and the composition image is further superimposed,
The switching instruction receiving step is a program for identifying and receiving the switching instruction using the generation instruction input means by identifying the plurality of generation instruction input means.

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