JP2005348424A - Photographing device and photograph providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing device which can generate composite images by inputting a second image to a photographed image on two screens. <P>SOLUTION: The photographing device is equipped with: a photographing means; a display means for displaying the photographed image, an input means for inputting a second image to the photographed image displayed on the display means in response to operation of a user, an image composite means for composing the photographed image and the second image to generate a composite image, and an image output means for outputting the composite image in a predetermined layout. The display means comprises two, left and right display parts, the input means comprises two, left and right input parts corresponding to the respective two, left and right display parts, a plurality of photographed images are displayed on the left and right display parts, respectively, the second image is controlled to be inputted to the plurality of photographed images displayed on the left display part by the left input part, and the second image is controlled to be inputted to the plurality of photographed images displayed on the right display part by the right control part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography apparatus and a photography providing method that are installed in a game center or the like, photograph a user by inserting coins and the like, and print and sell a photographed image.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a large number of photography apparatuses for taking photographs and making sticker prints are installed in game centers and the like. As such a photographing apparatus, a device as shown in FIG. 15 is generally used. In this device, a half mirror 53 is provided inside the main body 52 at an angle of approximately 45 °. A camera 55 that captures the user 54 is provided behind the half mirror 53, and a monitor 56 that displays an image captured by the camera 55 is provided below the half mirror 53. In the figure, 51 is a controller, and 57 is a printer for printing a photographic print 58.

  In the photography apparatus, an image photographed by the camera 55 through the half mirror 53 is displayed on the monitor 56, and the image displayed on the monitor 56 is reflected by the half mirror 53 so that it can be confirmed by the user 54. It has become. Then, the user 54 takes a desired pose while confirming his / her appearance on the monitor 56, and operates the controller 51 at a favorite position to take a still image. The still image is combined with an appropriate frame or foreground image and printed as a photographic print 58.

  However, in the above-described photographic apparatus, the photograph taken by the camera 55 can only be output on the spot as a photographic print 58 such as a sticker. Recently, the needs of photography apparatus have been diversified as the population using photography apparatus has increased. Therefore, in order to meet these needs, there are many frames and foregrounds that are combined with the image of the user 54 and various foregrounds, but images that are simply output as photographic prints 58 on the spot. One thing is no longer satisfied.

  Therefore, recently, a photography apparatus has also been devised in which an image captured by a camera is fixed in a memory and displayed on a liquid crystal tablet or the like, and a handwritten image is input to the displayed fixed image with a touch pen or the like and combined with the fixed image. It has been put into practical use.

  In the above-described photographic device, a captured image is once fixed as a still image, and a handwritten image is input and combined and printed on the single captured image. You can only get one. However, it is only necessary to input a photographed image or a handwritten image that is satisfactory in one play, but this is not always the case, and the play ends and the image is printed out without being fully satisfied. Can often occur. In such a case, the user cannot obtain sufficient satisfaction, and must play again from the beginning in order to obtain a satisfactory print. It was. On the other hand, for a game center or the like, if the same user plays continuously, the turnover rate of the customer becomes worse and the customer may be dissatisfied.

  On the other hand, as a result of prior art search by the applicant, the following has been disclosed as prior art documents related to the present application. As Prior Art 1 (Patent Document 1 below), a required subject image can be printed without waste by selecting and printing a required subject image among a plurality of subject images obtained by imaging a plurality of times. An ID photo creation device that can be obtained is disclosed. As prior art 2 (the following patent document 2), a seal vending apparatus is disclosed that can freely set the shape of the seal and its position on the mount.

JP 2000-131753 A JP 2000-11252

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a photography apparatus and a photograph that can generate and output a composite image by inputting a second image such as a handwritten image to the photographed image on two screens. The purpose is to provide a method.

In order to achieve the above object, a photographic device of the present invention includes a photographic unit that shoots a subject and generates a photographic image, a display unit that displays a photographic image photographed by the photographic unit, and a user's operation. Input means for inputting a second image to be combined with the photographed image with respect to the photographed image displayed on the display means, and an image composition means for synthesizing the photographed image and the second image to generate a composite image; Image output means for outputting the composite image in a predetermined sheet layout, the display means is configured to include two left and right display sections, and the input means corresponds to each of the two left and right display sections. The left and right display units each display a plurality of captured images generated by the above-described imaging means, and left and right for a plurality of captured images displayed on the left display unit. Input section The second image is input, and a control unit is provided for controlling the plurality of captured images displayed on the right display unit to input the second image at the right input unit. And
Further, the photo providing method of the present invention includes a photographing means for photographing a subject to generate a photographed image, a display means for displaying a photographed image photographed by the photographing means, and a display on the display means by a user operation. An input unit that inputs a second image to be combined with the captured image, an image combining unit that combines the captured image and the second image to generate a combined image, and the combined image A method for providing a photograph by an apparatus comprising an image output means for outputting in a sheet layout, wherein the display means comprises two left and right display portions, and the input means corresponds to each of the two left and right display portions. The left and right input units are configured to display a plurality of the captured images generated by the imaging unit on the left and right display units, and the plurality of captured images displayed on the left display unit. Left input Input of the second image is performed in, for multiple photographed images displayed on the display unit of the right and summarized in that controlling so that the input of the second image is the right of the input unit.

  That is, in the photographic apparatus and the photo providing method of the present invention, the display means includes two left and right display sections, and the input means includes two left and right input sections corresponding to the two left and right display sections. A plurality of captured images generated by the above-described photographing means are displayed on the left and right display units, respectively, and a second image is input to the left input unit for a plurality of captured images displayed on the left display unit. In order to control the input of the second image to the plurality of captured images displayed on the right display unit at the right input unit, each of the plurality of display units and the input means When the second image can be input and used by a plurality of people, each user can enjoy and be satisfied. Furthermore, since the second images are combined and output to a plurality of photographed images on the left and right display units, it is easy to obtain a composition that the user can convince with one play, and the satisfaction of the user is increased. For this reason, the necessity of replaying is reduced, saving time and money for the user, and preventing a decrease in the customer turnover rate for the game center and the like. In addition, you can practice to input a second image such as a handwritten image on an image that you do not like very much (for example, trial writing with a pen or a stamp). Since image input can be performed, it is possible to input the second image neatly and obtain a result of higher user satisfaction.

  In the present invention, when a favorite photographed image selected by the user is used, it is easy to obtain a composite image that can be more convinced by the user.

  In the present invention, selection of which captured image is to be displayed on which display is performed by selecting a desired captured image from a list of displayed captured images on the display to be displayed. Each user can enjoy and be satisfied when using the

  In the present invention, when a captured image that has already been selected for display on one of the displays is controlled so that it cannot be selected on another display, the same captured image is displayed on both of the two displays. Is prevented.

  In the present invention, when two or more photographed images are displayed on the display at the same time and the second image to be combined with the two or more photographed images is input by the second image input means. Since a second image is input to each of a plurality of captured images in one play and a composite image is obtained, it is easy to obtain a composite image that can be accepted by the user in one play, and the satisfaction of the user is increased. For this reason, the necessity of replaying is reduced, saving time and money for the user, and preventing a decrease in the customer turnover rate for the game center and the like. In addition, since the second image can be input while comparing two or more captured images, a variety of composite images can be obtained, and the enjoyment of the user is increased.

  In the present invention, when two or more photographed images are arranged in the same size and displayed on each display, the second image can be input while comparing the two or more photographed images.

  In the present invention, when the second image can be input so as to cross the boundary of the captured images displayed side by side, the second image is synthesized so as to straddle the boundary of the captured images displayed side by side. Photos are obtained.

  In the present invention, when two or more photographed images are generated by photographing the subject a plurality of times by the photographing means and displayed on the display, the photographed images obtained by photographing a plurality of times in one play. Since the second image is input to obtain a composite image, it is easy to obtain a photographed image that the user can convince. In addition, a variety of composite images can be obtained, which increases the enjoyment of the user.

  In the present invention, when two or more photographed images are generated by copying a photographed image photographed by the photographing means and displayed on the display, different second images using the same photographed image. To obtain a composite photo.

  In the present invention, when a composite image selection means for selecting a composite image to be output from the composite images synthesized by the image composition means is provided, a favorite composite image is selected and output. It is easy to obtain a composition that the user can convince with each play, and the satisfaction of the user is increased. In addition, the user can practice inputting the second image to an image that he / she does not like very much (for example, trial writing of a pen or a stamp), and then can select not to output the composite image used for the practice.

  In the present invention, when the composite image selection unit accepts a re-operation of composite image selection by the user, when the user is wondering which composite image to select, Even if users do not agree on which composite image to select, it is possible to accept a redo operation, so regret after the end of play such as `` I did not need this image after all '' is unlikely to occur, use Can increase the satisfaction of the person.

  In the present invention, when the sheet layout determining means for determining the sheet layout according to the number of composite images selected by the composite image selecting means is provided, it is optimal for the number of composite images that the user likes. The correct sheet layout is automatically determined, and no failure occurs in selecting the sheet layout. In addition, since an optimum sheet layout is determined according to the number of selected composite images, it is possible to reduce a margin portion where no image is printed on one photo print, and a plurality of composite images are printed. In some cases, the arrangement can be easily separated.

  In the present invention, when the sheet layout determining means determines the sheet layout divided into a multiple of the number of composite images selected by the composite image selecting means, the selected composite image This is very convenient when the same number of sheets are printed out in the sheet layout and the output photo prints are given to a friend or shared by a plurality of users.

  In the present invention, a plurality of sheet layouts are determined by the sheet layout determining unit, and a sheet layout selecting unit that can select a user desired sheet layout by a user operation from the plurality of sheet layouts is provided. Since the user can select the sheet layout that the user likes from the optimum sheet layout, the user satisfaction is further improved.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

  1 and 2 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a photography apparatus of the present invention. This photography apparatus includes a housing 1 provided with various devices inside and on the surface, and a column 3 protruding so as to reach the back of the subject 2 from above and below the housing 1. Then, a curtain 5 serving as a background at the time of shooting is suspended from the front end portions of the both columns 3, and the space surrounded by the housing 1, the columns 3, and the curtain 5 forms a shooting booth for the subject 2. doing. Two lights 4 for irradiating the subject 2 in the photographing booth are attached to the upper support column 3.

  Two cameras 6 a and 6 b for photographing the subject 2 are provided inside the housing 1. The upper camera 6a shoots the subject 2 by bust-up, and the lower camera 6b shoots the whole body of the subject 2.

  A transparent plate 10 is fitted on the surface of the housing 1 on the subject 2 side of the cameras 6a and 6b. Inside the housing 1 is provided a computer device 7 that receives image data from the cameras 6a and 6b and performs processing such as image composition.

  Further, on the subject 2 side of the casing 1, two displays 8a and 8b for receiving an image signal such as a composite image transmitted from the computer device 7 and displaying the image are provided. Further, a printer 9 that receives the image data transmitted from the computer device 7 and prints the image on the print medium 15 is provided in the housing 1. The print medium 15 printed by the printer 9 is sent out from a delivery port 19 formed on the front surface of the housing 1.

  Further, an operation panel is provided on the subject 2 side of the casing 1, and two controllers 11a and 11b corresponding to the two displays 8a and 8b are provided on the operation panel. The controllers 11a and 11b include touch pens 12a and 12b, respectively, and the user 2 taps (tap) the surfaces of the displays 8a and 8b with the touch pens 12a and 12b in accordance with operation instructions displayed on the displays 8a and 8b. By doing so, various operation signals are sent to the computer device 7, and various operations described later are performed.

  Further, the touch pens 12a and 12b can be input by drawing characters or figures by bringing the tips of the touch pens 12a and 12b into contact with the surfaces of the displays 8a and 8b. A stamp image or the like is combined with a photographed image of the subject 2 photographed by the cameras 6 a and 6 b and displayed on the displays 8 a and 8 b, and the composite image is printed on the print medium 15.

  In addition, a coin insertion slot 18 for inserting coins as compensation is provided on the front surface of the casing 1, and the inserted coin is detected at a position adjacent to the coin insertion slot 18 inside the casing 1. 7 is provided with a coin detection unit 17 (see FIG. 3) for transmitting a detection signal. A speaker (not shown) that receives and outputs an audio signal from the computer device 7 is provided at an appropriate position on the front surface of the housing 1.

  In this example, the image that the user 2 sees from the displays 8a and 8b and the image that is printed from the printer 9 are a combination of a captured image of the subject 2 and a handwritten input image by the touch pens 12a and 12b.

  Next, the system configuration of the computer device 7 will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the computer apparatus 7 receives various operation signals input to the input unit 35 of the displays 8a and 8b by the touch pens 12a and 12b via the controllers 11a and 11b, and responds to the received operation signals. Control means 31 for performing various controls. The control means 31 receives a detection signal from the coin detection unit 17 and starts control such as photographing.

  In FIG. 3, only one camera 6a, 6b, display 8a, 8b, controller 11a, 11b, and touch pen 12a, 12b is shown.

  The displays 8a and 8b are provided with an input unit 35 to which handwritten images and operation signals are input by the touch pens 12a and 12b, and a display unit 36 for displaying images and the like. The handwritten images and the like input by the touch pens 12a and 12b are stored in the pen input image storage unit 32, and the stored data such as the handwritten images are sent to the image composition means 30 described later. The operation signals input by the touch pens 12a and 12b are sent to the control means 31 via the controllers 11a and 11b, and various controls are performed.

  The computer device 7 is provided with a timer 26 that measures a time during which a pen input image can be input by the touch pens 12a and 12b. The timer 26 starts measurement almost simultaneously with the display of the handwritten image start instruction message from the control means 31 on the displays 8a and 8b. When the measurement time of the timer 26 reaches a predetermined input possible time (for example, 90 seconds), the input of the handwritten image is stopped and the next operation is started.

  The computer device 7 is provided with a fixed image storage unit 38, and the captured video is fixed as a still image at a desired shutter timing by the operation of the touch pen 12a, 12b by the subject 2.

  The computer device 7 is provided with a counter 25 that counts the number of times the cameras 6a and 6b are photographed by the shutter operation. The counter 25 is reset when the coin detection unit 17 detects the first coin and starts counting. Shooting is repeated at a predetermined time interval until the count of the counter 25 reaches a predetermined number of times that can be shot (for example, four times) set in advance so that two or more shot images (still images) are obtained. It has become.

  In this photography apparatus, still images are fixed by the cameras 6a and 6b a plurality of times, and a plurality of photographed images are generated and stored in the fixed image storage unit 38. The plurality of photographed images are displayed in a list on the display unit 36 of the displays 8a and 8b so that the user 2 can confirm the preview.

  Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a display selection means 37, and the user determines which of the two displays 8a and 8b the two or more captured images displayed on the list are to be displayed. 2 is selected by operating the touch pens 12a and 12b. At this time, one or more images may be displayed on one display 8a, 8b. The captured images selected by the display selection means 37 are displayed side by side on the display units 36 of the respective displays 8a and 8b, and handwritten images are input in this state.

  Further, the computer device 7 is provided with an image synthesizing unit 30, and an input unit 35 of the display 8 a, 8 b by the touch pen 12 a, 12 b is added to the photographed image displayed on the display 8 a, 8 b selected by the display selection unit 37. And a handwritten image such as a character or a figure stored in the pen input image storage unit 32 is synthesized. Two or more synthesized images synthesized by the image synthesizing means 30 are displayed on the display unit 36 of the displays 8a and 8b.

  Further, the computer device 7 may have a good facial expression when the user 2 operates the touch pens 12a and 12b from two or more combined images of the photographed image and the pen input image combined by the image combining means 30. A composite image selection means 33 is provided for selecting a favorite composite image desired to be printed for reasons such as a good pen input image. There are at least one composite image selected by the composite image selection means 33 and provided for printout.

  Further, the computer device 7 is provided with sheet layout determining means 34 for automatically determining a plurality of appropriate sheet layouts according to the number of composite images to be printed out selected by the composite image selecting means 33. .

  The sheet layout determining means 34 is appropriately selected according to the type and number of composite images selected for printing out by the user 2 from the sheet layouts prepared in advance according to the type and number of composite images to be printed out. Automatically determine the correct sheet layout. For example, if the composite image selected by the user 2 is one full-body image and two bust-up images, for example, three sheet layouts corresponding to it are determined.

  Further, the computer device 7 selects a sheet layout that the user 2 desires to print out by operating the touch pens 12a and 12b from among a plurality of sheet layouts automatically determined by the sheet layout determining means 34. Sheet layout selection means 40 is provided.

  Then, a photographic print according to the sheet layout selected by the sheet layout selection means 40 is printed out by a print control unit (not shown) that controls printing by the printer 9. At this time, according to an instruction from the user 2, the captured images displayed side by side when inputting the handwritten image are printed as a single photograph or as separate photographs.

  The computer device 7 is provided with transmission / reception means 39. The transmission / reception means 39 is connected to a communication line (NET) such as the Internet, and outputs a photographed image or a composite image to the outside via the communication line, and stores it in an external server or outputs it to a terminal device or the like. It can be displayed and printed.

  An example of the operation of the photography apparatus will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, in FIG. 4, “S” means a step.

  First, when the user 2 inserts the first coin (S100), the imaging of the subject 2 by the cameras 6a and 6b is started (S110), and the captured video is displayed on the display unit 36 of the displays 8a and 8b as a moving image in real time. The

  Next, after the user 2 completes the position adjustment of the subject 2 while looking at the display images on the displays 8a and 8b, when an operation signal for shutter operation is input according to the instructions on the screen using the touch pens 12a and 12b (S120), the user 2 is used. The person 2 is instructed to pose, and after a predetermined time countdown, the captured image at a predetermined moment is fixed in the fixed image storage unit 38 (S130). At this time, the captured images at that time are displayed on the displays 8a and 8b as still images.

  Next, depending on whether or not the counter 25 has reached the predetermined number of shots, if the predetermined number has not been reached, the process returns to step 120 to repeat the shutter operation and image fixing, and if the predetermined number has been reached. Proceed to the next step (S140).

  In step 140, if the prescribed number of shootings has been reached, a list of all the shot images 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d is displayed on both displays 8a, 8b as shown in FIG. The user is prompted to select which display 8a, 8b to display which captured images 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d are displayed (S150). In this example, four photographed images photographed by four shutter operations are displayed.

  Next, the user 2 taps the desired captured images 22a, 22b, 22c, and 22d with the tips of the touch pens 12a and 12b on the display 8a and 8b that is desired to be displayed, so that the captured images 22a, 22b, 22c, and 22d are displayed. The displays 8a and 8b to be displayed are selected (S160).

  At this time, the captured images 22a, 22b, 22c, and 22d that have already been selected to be displayed on any of the displays 8a and 8b are displayed darkly, for example, and cannot be selected on the other displays 8a and 8b. The images 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d are prevented from being displayed on both the two displays 8a and 8b.

  When the displays 8a and 8b are selected, the captured images 22a and 22b are displayed side by side on the display unit 36 of the display 8a as shown in FIG. 6 (S170). At this time, although not shown, the captured images 22c and 22d are displayed side by side on the display unit 36 of the display 8b. In this state, a pen input image such as a handwritten image is input by operating the touch pens 12a and 12b on both displays 8a and 8b.

  In the handwritten image input screen of FIG. 6, 21a, 21b, and 21c are icons that are tapped with the touch pens 12a and 12b when inputting a handwritten pen, a stamp image, and alphabetic characters, respectively.

  When inputting the handwritten image 27, the handwritten pen icon 21a is tapped at the tip of the touch pen 12a, 12b, and then the tip of the touch pen 12a, 12b is brought into contact with the captured images 22a, 22b displayed side by side. The handwritten image 27 is input by drawing a picture or character.

  When inputting the stamp image 28, the stamp image icon 21b is tapped with the tip of the touch pen 12a, 12b, and then the tip of the touch pen 12a, 12b is brought into contact with the captured images 22a, 22b displayed side by side. Thus, the stamp image 28 is input.

  When inputting an alphabetic character, the alphabetic character icon 21c is tapped with the tip of the touch pen 12a, 12b, and then the tip of the touch pen 12a, 12b is brought into contact with the captured images 22a, 22b displayed side by side. As a result, alphabetic characters are input.

  In this way, the handwritten image 27, the stamp image 28, and the like are input and combined on the captured images 22a and 22b displayed side by side as shown in FIG. 7 (S180). At this time, the handwritten image 27 and the stamp image 28 are input and combined so as to cross the boundary line 29 between the two photographed images 22a and 22b.

  And input of a handwritten image etc. is continued until the measurement time of the timer 26 reaches predetermined input possible time (for example, 90 seconds etc.) set beforehand. When the input possible time is reached, the input of handwritten images and the like is stopped, and the expression of the facial expression and the input image of the pen input image is selected from the two or more (four in this example) composite images. By tapping at the tip, a composite image desired to be printed is selected (S182).

  At the time of selecting the composite image, a composite image to be printed out is selected by deleting the composite image not desired to be printed out by tapping the tip of the touch pens 12a and 12b from the two or more composite images. May be.

  For example, FIG. 10 shows an example of a screen for selecting a composite image. Hereinafter, an example of a composite image selection operation by the composite image selection unit 33 will be described.

  In the figure, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are respectively displayed composite images. By tapping the top of the displayed composite image with the tips of the touch pens 12a and 12b, the composite image (b) ), An “x” mark is displayed on the composite image (b). In this case, the composite image displaying the “x” mark (in this case (b)) is an image that is not printed out, and the composite image not displaying the “x” mark is selected as an image to be printed out. It is a thing.

  Here, when the composite image (in this case (B)) on which the “x” mark is displayed is tapped again with the touch pens 12 a and 12 b, the “x” mark disappears and can be selected again as a composite image to be printed out. It is like that. As described above, the composite image selection means 33 accepts a re-operation of selecting a composite image by the user 2 so as to cancel the composite image once selected or select the composite image that has not been selected once. It is like that.

  By doing so, when the user 2 is wondering which composite image to select, or when the opinion of which composite image to select between multiple users 2 is not suitable, Since a redo operation can be accepted, regrets after the end of play such as “I didn't need this image after all” are unlikely to occur, and the satisfaction of the user 2 can be increased.

  In the case of FIG. 10, three composite images (a), (c), and (d) are selected and printed out later. By tapping the “OK” button 41 in the figure, the selection of the composite image is confirmed. When the “print all” button 42 is tapped, all composite images (A), (B), (C), and (D) are selected, and all the displayed composite images are selected at once. be able to.

  The selection operation and the redo operation are accepted within a predetermined time limit, and the remaining time is measured by the timer 26 and displayed on the remaining time display unit 43 on the screen. ing. If it is not confirmed that the composite image is selected by the enter button 41 when the remaining time has expired, the selection of the composite image selected when the time limit has elapsed (that is, the composite image without the “x” mark) is confirmed. Is done. Further, in this case, it can be determined that all the displayed composite images are selected, and an appropriate operation is performed.

  Next, a plurality of suitable sheet layouts are automatically determined from previously prepared sheet layouts based on the type and number of the selected composite images (S185). For example, if the composite image selected by the user 2 is one full-body image and two bust-up images, for example, three sheet layouts corresponding to it are determined.

  Here, FIGS. 11 to 14 show examples of screens that display a sheet layout determined according to the number of selected composite images. On the screen for displaying the sheet layout, an operation for determining the sheet layout is performed.

  For example, if the selected composite image is one, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of sheet layouts (6 types in this example) of 4 divisions, 8 divisions, 10 divisions, 12 divisions, 16 divisions, and 24 divisions. Is determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since the selected composite image is one (in this example, “I”), only the composite image “I” is printed in all the sheet layouts.

  When two selected composite images are used, as shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of sheet layouts (6 types in this example) of 4 divisions, 8 divisions, 10 divisions, 12 divisions, 16 divisions, and 24 divisions are used. Is determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since the selected composite image is two (in this example, “I” and “B”), the same number of composite images “I” and “B” are printed in all sheet layouts. At this time, in the determined sheet layout, even-numbered layouts that are multiples of the selected number (two) are extracted and determined so that the same number of selected composite images are printed.

  If there are three selected composite images, as shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of (six types in this example) sheet layouts of 9 divisions, 9 divisions, 12 divisions, 15 divisions, 18 divisions, and 27 divisions are used. Is determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since there are three selected composite images (in this example, “I”, “B”, and “C”), the same number of composite images “I”, “B”, and “C” are printed in all sheet layouts. At this time, in the determined sheet layout, a layout that is a multiple division of the selected number (three) is extracted and determined so that the same number of selected composite images are printed.

  Further, when four composite images are selected, as shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of sheet layouts (6 types in this example) of 4 divisions, 8 divisions, 12 divisions, 16 divisions, 24 divisions, and 24 divisions. Is determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since there are four selected composite images (in this example, “I”, “B”, “C”, “D”), the selected composite images “I”, “B”, “C”, “C” are selected in all sheet layouts. The same number of “d” is printed. At this time, in the determined sheet layout, a layout that is a multiple division of the selected number (4) is extracted and determined so that the same number of selected composite images are printed.

  As described above, since the optimum sheet layout is determined according to the number of selected composite images, it is possible to reduce a margin portion where an image is not printed on one photo print, and print a plurality of composite images. It is possible to make the arrangement easy to separate even if it is. Further, in the determination of the sheet layout by the sheet layout determining means 34, by extracting and determining a sheet layout divided into a multiple of the number of selected composite images, the selected composite image is displayed in each sheet layout. It is extremely convenient when the same number of prints are printed and the output photo prints are given to a friend or shared by a plurality of users 2.

  A sheet layout is selected from the six types of sheet layouts displayed on the screen using the touch pens 12a and 12b. Such a selection operation is performed within a predetermined time limit, and the remaining time measured by the timer 26 is displayed on the remaining time display section 43 on the screen.

  In FIGS. 11 to 14, “I”, “B”, “C”, and “D” indicate positions on the photo print where the selected composite image is arranged. These sheet layouts (arranged composite images) are read in accordance with the number of images selected by storing a plurality of patterns in advance. Alternatively, it may be determined by automatically calculating from the number of images selected, the size, the print resolution of the photo print, and the like.

  After that, the user 2 selects a sheet layout for printing (S190). Here, a screen prompting the user to select a sheet layout is displayed, and the user 2 uses the touch pens 12a and 12b to select, for example, sticker print or card print, or how many stickers to use in the case of sticker print.

  Next, when the selection of the sheet layout is completed, the image data of the composite image is sent to the printer 9 and printing is started (S200). Then, the print medium 15 on which a composite image obtained by combining the captured image of the subject 2 and the pen input image is printed.

  At this time, according to the sheet layout selected by the user 2, as shown in FIG. 8, the boundary line 29 of the captured images 22a and 22b displayed side by side on the input screen (see FIGS. 6 and 7) such as the handwritten image 27 is displayed. The two photographed images 22 a and 22 b are printed on one sticker print 24. In the figure, reference numeral 23 denotes a seal mount.

  Also, depending on the sheet layout selected by the user 2, as shown in FIG. 9, two photographed images 22a and 22b displayed side by side on an input screen (see FIGS. 6 and 7) such as a handwritten image 27 are separated. Printing on the sticker print 24 is also performed.

  As described above, according to the photography apparatus, since the handwritten image 27 and the like can be simultaneously input to the plurality of photographed images 22a and 22b, the photographed images 22a and 22b that can be satisfied by the user 2 in one play, The handwritten image 27 can be easily obtained, and the satisfaction level of the user 2 is increased. For this reason, the necessity for replaying is reduced, saving time and cost for the user 2, and preventing a decrease in the customer turnover rate for the game center and the like.

  In the above photography apparatus, instead of printing the composite image, the transmission / reception means 39 outputs it to the outside via a communication line, stores it in an external server, outputs it to a terminal device, etc., or displays it externally. You can also print with.

  In the above-described photography apparatus, the number of times of photographing with the cameras 6a and 6b is counted by the counter 25, and the photographed image is selected when the number of photographable times set in advance is reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of this, it is also possible to measure the shootable time with the cameras 6a and 6b with the timer 26 and select a photographic image when a preset shootable time is reached.

  Moreover, in the said photography apparatus, although all the image | photographed still images were displayed on the display 8a, 8b, and it was synthesize | combined with a pen input image, it is not limited to this, A plurality of cameras 6a, 6b are used. It is also possible to generate a still image, select two or more photographed images from the plurality of photographed images, display them on the displays 8a and 8b, and input and synthesize a pen input image.

  In each of the above embodiments, shooting is started by inserting coins, and the number of shootable times is added and the time for inputting handwritten images is extended by inserting additional coins. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any bills, prepaid cards, medals, credit cards, cash cards, etc. that can be paid as a price for photographing are intended to include various aspects. In addition, these are intended to include not only the case of using alone but also the case of using them in combination. Furthermore, it also includes the case where photographing is performed free of charge without requesting a consideration.

  In each of the above embodiments, the two images of the images captured by the cameras 6a and 6b and the pen input image are synthesized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the foreground is further added to these images. Alternatively, a frame image that becomes a background or the like may be synthesized.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the subject 2 is photographed a plurality of times by the cameras 6a and 6b to generate a plurality of photographed images and displayed on the displays 8a and 8b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The captured images obtained by capturing the subject 2 only once with the cameras 6a and 6b are copied to generate a plurality of captured images, which are displayed on the displays 8a and 8b, and a pen input image is input to each of them. You can also

  Further, the user 2 selects a favorite image from a plurality of photographed images by performing photographing a plurality of times, and at least one of the selected images is copied to generate a plurality of photographed images, which are displayed on the displays 8a and 8b. May be displayed. Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the number of captured images displayed side by side is not limited to two, and may be three or more.

  In the above embodiment, as the cameras 6a and 6b, a digital camera or a video camera can be used. The camera 6a and 6b are not particularly limited as long as they can convert a captured image into an electric signal. Various types can be used. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example in which two cameras 6a and 6b are provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. One camera may be provided, and three or more cameras may be provided. There is no problem.

  In the above embodiment, the stamp image stored in the stamp image storage unit (not shown) is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a floppy disk, CD-ROM, CD- It is also possible to read and use image data stored in various storage media such as R and magneto-optical disks.

  In the above embodiment, the shutter operation (S120) is performed by the operation of the user 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the user can automatically perform the shutter operation by a countdown by a timer. It is also possible to perform the shutter operation without operating.

  In the above embodiment, the captured image to be displayed on each of the displays 8a and 8b is selected by the operation of the user 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the displayed displays 8a and 8b are automatically selected. You may make it select. For example, in the images A and B photographed by the upper camera 6a and the images C and D photographed by the lower camera 6b, the images A and C and the images B and D are respectively displayed on the left and right displays 8a and 8b. It can also be displayed automatically.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the delivery port 19 was provided in the front surface of the housing | casing 1, it is not limited to this, You may make it provide in the side surface of the housing | casing 1. FIG.

  As described above, according to the photographic apparatus and the photo providing method of the present invention, the display means includes two left and right display units, and the input unit corresponds to each of the two left and right display units. Two input units are provided, and a plurality of captured images generated by the imaging unit are displayed on the left and right display units, respectively, and a plurality of captured images displayed on the left display unit are displayed on the left input unit. The second image is input, and the plurality of captured images displayed on the right display unit are controlled so that the second image is input on the right input unit. The second image can be input with each of the means, and each user can enjoy and be satisfied when using a plurality of people. Furthermore, since the second images are combined and output to a plurality of photographed images on the left and right display units, it is easy to obtain a composition that the user can convince with one play, and the satisfaction of the user is increased. For this reason, the necessity of replaying is reduced, saving time and money for the user, and preventing a decrease in the customer turnover rate for the game center and the like. In addition, you can practice to input a second image such as a handwritten image on an image that you do not like very much (for example, trial writing with a pen or a stamp). Since image input can be performed, it is possible to input the second image neatly and obtain a result of higher user satisfaction.

It is sectional drawing which shows one Embodiment of the photography apparatus of this invention. It is a front view which shows the said photography apparatus. It is a system block diagram of a computer apparatus. It is a flowchart figure explaining operation | movement of the said photography apparatus. It is a figure which shows the selection screen of a picked-up image. It is a figure which shows the input screen of a handwritten image. It is a figure which shows the input screen of a handwritten image. It is a figure which shows the state which output the synthesized image on the sticker print. It is a figure which shows the state which output the synthesized image on the sticker print. It is a figure which shows the selection screen of a synthesized image. It is a screen for displaying a sheet layout determined when a single composite image is selected. It is a screen for displaying a sheet layout determined when there are two selected composite images. It is a screen for displaying a sheet layout determined when there are three selected composite images. It is a screen for displaying a sheet layout determined when there are four selected composite images. It is sectional drawing which shows a prior art example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 2 Subject 3 Support | pillar 4 Light 5 Curtain 6a Camera 6b Camera 7 Computer apparatus 8a Display 8b Display 9 Printer 10 Transparent board 11a Controller 11b Controller 12a Touch pen 12b Touch pen 15 Print medium 17 Coin detection part 18 Coin insertion slot 19 Outlet 21a Icon 21b Icon 21c Icon 22a Captured image 22b Captured image 22c Captured image 22d Captured image 23 Sticker mount 24 Sticker print 25 Counter 26 Timer 27 Handwritten image 28 Stamp image 29 Boundary line 30 Image composition means 31 Control means 32 Pen input image storage section 33 Composite image selection means 34 Sheet layout determination means 35 Input section 36 Display section 37 Display selection means 38 Fixed image storage section 39 Send Shin means 40 seat layout selection means 41 "enter" button 42 "all printing" button 43 remaining time display section 51 the controller 52 the body 53 a half mirror 54 subject 55 camera 56 monitor 57 printer 58 Photographic Print

Claims (2)

An imaging unit that shoots a subject and generates a captured image, a display unit that displays a captured image captured by the imaging unit, and a captured image that is displayed on the display unit by a user operation. Input means for inputting the second image to be combined, image combining means for combining the captured image and the second image to generate a combined image, and image output means for outputting the combined image in a predetermined sheet layout With
The display means is configured with two right and left display units, and the input unit is configured with two left and right input units corresponding to the two left and right display units,
A plurality of photographed images generated by the photographing means are displayed on the left and right display units, respectively, and the second image is input to the left input unit for the plurality of photographed images displayed on the left display unit. A photographic apparatus comprising: control means for controlling a plurality of photographed images displayed on the right display unit to input a second image at the right input unit. An imaging unit that shoots a subject and generates a captured image, a display unit that displays a captured image captured by the imaging unit, and a captured image that is displayed on the display unit by a user operation. Input means for inputting the second image to be combined, image combining means for combining the captured image and the second image to generate a combined image, and image output means for outputting the combined image in a predetermined sheet layout A method of providing a photograph by a device comprising
The display means is configured to include two left and right display units, and the input unit is configured to include two left and right input units corresponding to each of the two left and right display units,
A plurality of photographed images generated by the photographing means are displayed on the left and right display units, respectively, and the second image is input to the left input unit for the plurality of photographed images displayed on the left display unit. A method for providing a photograph, comprising: controlling a plurality of captured images displayed on a right display unit to input a second image at a right input unit.

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