JP2006041595A - Photographic device, control method of photographic device, and control program of photographic device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photo booth for taking pictures capable of providing an amusing photographing play and a photo print with a high degree of satisfaction of a user to the user. <P>SOLUTION: Foot switches 50 located on a plurality of regions a to i are arranged on a floor face in a photographing space of the booth for taking the pictures provided with a camera 21, the photo automatic vending machine guides a user as to which of the foot switches 50 the user operates, and photographing is carried out when the user operates the guided foot switch 50. Since an object can be photographed from various positions, the photo automatic vending machine can provide photos with diversified motions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic apparatus, a photographic apparatus control method, and a photographic apparatus control program. In particular, the present invention can provide a user with a fun photographic play and provide a photographic print with a high level of user satisfaction. The present invention relates to a photography apparatus, a photography apparatus control method, and a photography program.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a large number of photography apparatuses that take pictures and make sticker prints or the like have been installed in stores that provide games such as game centers. In such a photographic apparatus, generally, a photograph of a subject that is a user is photographed with a camera, the photographed image is displayed on a tablet display, etc., and characters and figures are input with an attached touch pen. The one with the editing function said to have become common. The edited and input image is combined with the captured image, and the combined image is printed by a printer and provided to the user.

  Such photography apparatuses have diversified user preferences, and tend to be configured so that a variety of photographing processes and editing processes can be performed in accordance with various user requirements and preferences. is there.

  In order to meet the above-described requirements, Patent Document 1 discloses a photo vending machine that takes a picture when a subject operates a foot switch.

Patent Document 2 discloses a photo sticker vending machine that detects a subject with a detecting unit and changes an output image creation condition based on the detected state of the subject.
JP 2001-100302 A JP 2003-173472 A

  In the photo vending machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, although there is fun of shooting, it is a fun of one pattern, and everyone enjoys when there are multiple ways to enjoy patterns and users. There was a problem that I could not. Also, it does not mean that you can create beautifully finished photos.

  In the photo sticker vending machine disclosed in Patent Document 2, an illumination effect or the like is obtained according to the state of the subject (for example, the position), but there is a problem that it is not interesting at the time of photographing.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and provides a photographic device and a photographic device capable of providing a user with a fun photographic play and providing a photographic print with a high level of user satisfaction. It is an object to provide a control method and a control program for a photography apparatus.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a photographic apparatus includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject in a photographing space, and a plurality of switches that are arranged in the photographing space and that have different relative positions from the photographing unit. The guidance means for guiding the position of the subject in the imaging space and the switch guided by the guidance means were operated by guiding the subject to operate any one of the plurality of switches. In this case, an instruction unit for instructing the photographing unit to perform photographing is provided.

  Preferably, each of the plurality of switches is different in at least one of color and operation sound.

  Preferably, some of the plurality of switches are used in combination.

  Preferably, the photographic device further includes an input unit for inputting the number of persons using the photographic device, and the guidance by the guidance unit is changed according to the number of people input by the input unit.

  Preferably, the photographic device further includes setting means for setting a relative position between the photographing means and the subject at the time of photographing, and the guidance by the guiding means is changed according to the relative position set by the setting means. To do.

  Preferably, the photographic device changes illumination, background, and other shooting conditions in accordance with an operated switch among the plurality of switches.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method for a photographic device including a photographic means for photographing a subject in a photographic space and a plurality of switches arranged in the photographic space and having different relative positions from the photographic means. When the guidance step for guiding the position of the subject in the shooting space by guiding one of the plurality of switches to the subject and the switch guided by the guidance step are operated And an instruction step for instructing the photographing means to perform photographing.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program for a photographic apparatus comprising: photographic means for photographing a subject in the photographic space; and a plurality of switches arranged in the photographic space and having different relative positions from the photographic means. The guidance step for guiding the position of the subject in the shooting space and the switch guided in the guidance step were operated by guiding the subject to operate one of the plurality of switches. In this case, the computer is caused to execute an instruction step for instructing the photographing means to perform photographing.

  According to these inventions, in the photographic apparatus provided with a plurality of switches having different relative positions from the photographic means, by guiding the subject to operate any one of the plurality of switches, the photographic space A photographic apparatus capable of guiding the position of the subject within the camera, providing a joyful shooting play to the user, and providing a photographic print with a high degree of user satisfaction, and a control method for the photographic apparatus, and A control program for a photography apparatus can be provided.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a specific example of the appearance of a photo vending machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  The photo vending machine is configured to include a housing, and is divided into the housing, the surface on the side where the shooting operation is performed, and the image after the shooting, which is called a drawing or graffiti, which is called a drawing or graffiti. It is provided with a pair on the side where the editing operation, which is input of text or the like, is performed. FIG. 1 is an oblique view of the surface on the side where the photographing operation is performed.

  The casing houses various devices such as the computer devices 101a and 101b, the printer 12, and the control unit 102 (substrate). These details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition to the housing, the photo vending machine includes a panel and a frame material that form a photographing space together with the surface on the side where the photographing operation is performed. In the imaging space formed by these, a background portion 5 that forms a background at the time of imaging is arranged behind the user who is the subject.

  When using such a photo vending machine, a user who is a subject enters a shooting space on the shooting operation side of the casing and takes a picture in a direction facing the casing. Then, after shooting, the user enters the editing space on the editing operation side, and performs an operation of pen-inputting a stamp image or text called so-called drawing on the shot image in a direction opposite to the casing. In the following description, for convenience, the surface on the photographing operation side of the housing is referred to as the front surface, and the surface on the editing operation side is referred to as the back surface.

  Referring to FIG. 1, on the front of the housing, a camera 21 for capturing an image of a subject and a live image for displaying a video captured by the camera 21 in real time and allowing a user to visually check the captured image. A monitor 24, a speaker 23 (see FIG. 3) for outputting announcements such as BGM and operation methods, a touch screen display 22 that displays a demonstration screen, an operation procedure during shooting, and the like and accepts input from the user are in consideration. A coin insertion slot for inserting coins and a front door that can be opened and closed to perform maintenance of a computer device and the like housed therein are provided.

  As the camera 21, a digital camera is generally used. Changes to items (for example, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure correction, white balance, etc.) that can be set with a general digital camera and shooting timing are instructed from the computer apparatus 101a.

  Around the camera 21, there are built-in fluorescent lamps, flashes, and the like, and lighting boxes (front lighting) 18a to 18d for illuminating the subject are provided.

  Furthermore, a fan for releasing heat inside the housing, a LAN for inserting a cable when communicating with an external device such as image distribution to an external device, remote maintenance, etc. Local Area Network) cable outlets and the like are preferably provided.

  Further, the background unit 5 provided in the shooting space includes background curtains 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b of various colors and patterns driven by a motor or the like. Form. The background curtain may be set by a user's manual operation such as a roll-up type or a drawer type, or may be automatically set by operating the touch panel display 22.

  The background curtains 1a and 1b are front curtains mainly used for close-up photography in which the face is photographed as the center, and the background curtains 2a and 2b are curtains mainly used for remote photography for photographing the whole body.

  In addition, the side of this device is open so that the user can enter and exit the shooting space, but the surroundings and the shooting space must be separated for the purpose of considering the privacy of the user or blocking external light. A side curtain (not shown) for dividing may be provided.

  Further, the side surface of the apparatus is provided with side illumination for irradiating the user with light from the side, and the ceiling portion is provided with ceiling illumination 18f and ceiling illumination 18g for irradiating the user with light from above. Yes.

  A print LED (Light Emitting Diode) 10 and a print error LED 11 are provided near the print outlet 9. By lighting or blinking, it is notified that an error such as out of paper, out of ink, paper jam, or mechanical error has occurred during printing or printing.

  In addition, a foot switch 50 including a plurality of areas a to i is provided on the floor surface of the imaging space. This will be described in detail later. Since a step is generated between the foot switch 50 and the floor (ground), step adjusting means 55a and 55b are provided on both sides to prevent the foot switch 50 from being caught. In addition, position guide LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 56a to 56d are provided for assisting whether the photographing is performed by the proximity photographing or the remote photographing. The position guidance LEDs 56a and 56b are lit or blinked during close-up photography, and the position guidance LEDs 56c and d are lit or blinked during remote photography to assist the user in assisting the optimum position during photography.

  Although not shown, a side switch 51 may be provided on the side surface inside the imaging space, and a ceiling switch 52 may be provided on the ceiling. By providing such a switch and using it at the time of shooting, a moving image with more movement can be provided.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo vending machine as viewed from the editing operation side on the back side.

  Referring to FIG. 2, on the back of the housing, one or more tablet displays 13 for displaying an image obtained by shooting and receiving image editing, and one or more for inputting an image. A touch pen 14 and a speaker 23 (see FIG. 3) that outputs music, explanations of operation methods, and the like to the user are provided. The editing space may also be provided with a side curtain (not shown) that separates the surroundings from the editing space.

  Next, a specific example of the functional configuration of such a photography apparatus is shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the photographic device according to the present embodiment includes a computer device 101a that mainly executes shooting processing and the like, and a computer that mainly executes editing processing and the like for operating the photographic device. A device 101b (representatively referred to as a computer device 101) and a control unit 102 that is configured of a board and receives instructions from the computer device 101 in operation and controls various connected devices.

  The computer device 101a is connected to the camera 21, the live monitor 24, the touch panel display 22, the printer 12 inside the housing 1, and the control unit 102, and controls them. The computer device 101b is connected to and controls the tablet display 13 provided in the editing unit 401, the touch pen 14, the communication terminal 110 for communicating with the outside, and the control unit 102 inside the housing. Further, the computer apparatus 101a and the computer apparatus 101b are connected to each other and exchange image data and information data on a peer-to-peer basis.

  Note that the components connected to the computer apparatuses 101a and 101b are not limited to such a form, and may be divided for each function or for each position. Further, the computer apparatus 101 may not be configured with two units as in the present embodiment, and may be configured with one unit or may be configured with two or more units.

  The computer apparatus 101 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is an arithmetic device that controls the computer apparatus 101, a program for operating the apparatus, graphic data necessary for the program, audio data, captured images and captured images. This is software for controlling peripheral devices such as a storage unit for storing edited images and other various images input thereto, a memory serving as a temporary work area for programs, and the camera 21, printer 12, and tablet display 13. A driver (not shown) and a timer for measuring time are included. The computer apparatus 101 may also include a communication unit that performs communication when connected to an external device via a LAN cable.

  The printer 12 is a printer for printing a photographed image on a printing medium such as paper, sticker, metal, or plastic, and is a printer such as a sublimation type printer or a thermoautochrome type (light-fixing type direct thermal recording type). Is generally used. In the present embodiment, the description will be made on the assumption that the printer 12 prints a sticker. However, the print medium is not limited to a sticker, and the same processing is executed even with another print medium. The printer 12 notifies the computer device 101a of a state such as the above-mentioned out of paper. The computer apparatus 101a transmits a control signal to the control unit 102 according to the state.

  The communication terminal 110 receives an image prepared externally for use in the present photographing device from an external device, or transmits an image created by the present photographing device to an external terminal or server. A terminal capable of wireless communication, such as PHS (Personal Handyphone System). The PHS may be a card type. In addition, the communication terminal 110 is not limited to the PHS as long as it can transmit and receive with an external terminal or server through a network such as the Internet.

  When the power switch 31 is pressed and the power is turned on from the power plug to the photo photographic device, the program is started, and the computer device 101a displays the shutter timing of the connected camera 21 and the display on the live monitor 24. Further, display on the touch panel display 22 and output on the printer 12 are controlled.

  The computer apparatus 101a controls the control unit 102 based on an instruction signal according to an input operation performed by executing the program or touching with a user's finger or the like received from the touch panel display 22 of the photographing unit. Send a signal.

  The computer apparatus 101 b receives image data transmitted from an external terminal such as a portable terminal or a PC via the communication terminal 110. Conversely, the computer apparatus 101b can also transmit image data and the like stored in the computer apparatus 101b from the communication terminal 110 to an external terminal such as a portable terminal or a PC via a predetermined network and server.

  In addition, the photographic apparatus includes a computer device 101 that requires a power source, a lighting device 18 such as a fluorescent lamp, and a power source control unit 103 that controls a power source system such as the control unit 102. Control to stabilize the voltage. Further, such turning on and off of the power is performed by pressing the power switch 31. However, forcibly terminating a program running on the computer apparatus 101 by turning off the power causes the operation to become unstable. Therefore, even if the power is turned off, a UPS (Uniterrupted Power Supply) 104 backs up the power for a while and transmits a power failure signal to the computer apparatus 101. In the meantime, the computer apparatus 101 performs a program termination procedure and terminates the program normally. On the other hand, when the computer apparatus 101 is terminated in a regular procedure, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the UPS 104.

  In addition to the computer device 101 and the power supply control unit 103, the control unit 102 includes a foot switch 50, a side switch 51, a ceiling switch 52, a flash control unit 106, a speaker 23, a service panel 105, a coin control unit 107, a printing lamp 10, The error lamp 11 and the background portion 5 are connected.

  The foot switch 50, the side switch 51, and the ceiling switch 52 are switches for remotely operating the shutter operation of the camera 21 for guiding the timing of shooting when the user takes a picture. When the user depresses these switches, the control signal is transmitted to the computer apparatus 101a via the control unit 102, and the control signal is transmitted from the computer apparatus 101a to the camera 21, whereby the camera 21 performs photographing. .

  The flash control unit 106 is connected to the camera 21 and acquires a synchronization signal corresponding to the shutter timing in the camera 21. Then, the flash 29 is controlled to emit light in synchronization with the shutter timing of the camera 21. The flash control unit 106 is connected to the control unit 102 to select a flash illumination device such as the flash 29 that emits light and to set the light emission level of the flash 29. Similarly, a lighting device 18 such as a fluorescent lamp is connected to the control unit 102, and the lighting degree and the like are set.

  The speaker 23 receives an instruction signal via the control unit 102 in accordance with an instruction from the computer apparatus 101, and outputs guidance such as an operation in play of the photography apparatus, BGM at the time of photography, and the like. Note that a volume adjustment knob for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 23 is provided in the service panel 105.

  The service panel 105 includes a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, a print counter that counts the number of printed prints, a volume adjustment knob that adjusts the volume of audio output from the speaker 23, and a test mode. A panel provided with a test button and a service button for enabling the apparatus to be used without inserting coins, and used when the installer of the photography apparatus performs various settings and maintenance operations . When a control operation such as operation of a service button is performed, service panel 105 transmits a control signal according to the operation to control unit 102.

  The control unit 102 transmits a control signal to the service panel 105 in accordance with a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the computer apparatus 101. The service panel 105 operates a coin counter or a print counter according to the control signal (for example, increments the counter by 1).

  The coin control unit 107 detects the validity of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot, and transmits a detection signal indicating that the coin has been inserted to the control unit 102.

  The control unit 102 transmits a control signal to the coin control unit 107 in accordance with a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the computer apparatus 101. The coin control unit 107 can block the coin insertion slot so that coins are not inserted according to the control signal. Thus, for example, coin insertion can be prohibited during play.

  Further, the control unit 102 receives a control signal corresponding to the state of the printer 12 from the computer apparatus 101a, and controls the printing lamp 10 and the error lamp 11 according to the control signal. By this control signal, the printing lamp 10 and the error lamp 11 are turned on or blinked.

  Further, the control unit 102 receives an instruction signal according to an input operation for the user to select a desired background from the computer device 101a to the touch panel display 22, and the background curtain (roll) of the background unit 5 according to the instruction signal. The operation of the motor that drives the screen winding device is controlled. By controlling the operation of the motor in this way, the background curtain on which the background image selected by the user is applied is set in the background portion 5.

  Needless to say, the form of the photography apparatus is not limited to the specific examples shown in FIGS. That is, other functions not shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 may be provided, or not all of the functions shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 may be provided. For example, the printer 12 does not have to be included in the photographic apparatus main body, and in this case, the photographic apparatus outputs a print control signal to the printer 12 via a dedicated line such as a LAN or wireless communication. .

  4A and 4B are views of the foot switch 50 as viewed from above. The foot switch 50 is provided for detecting the stepping action of the user. The foot switch 50 is provided with a detection device (not shown) such as a sensor or a switch that is sensitive to a load. When the detection device detects a load load, it sends an ON signal to the control unit 102.

  Referring to FIG. 4A, the upper surface of foot switch 50 in the present embodiment is a panel, and the upper surface of foot switch 50 (the surface on which the user's foot is grounded) is a plurality of sensitive regions. It is comprised by ai. Any one of the divided areas may be combined into one area. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), the foot switch 50 is basically divided into areas a to i. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), a, b, d and e can also be made into one area. That is, in the case of FIG. 4B, the same processing is performed regardless of which region of a, b, d, and e is loaded.

  Also, the area used for the operation can be made different depending on how to play. More specifically, when it is desired to perform close-up shooting mainly for photographing a face up or the like, as shown in FIG. 5A, the user is instructed to use areas a, b, and c. Done. When it is desired to perform remote imaging mainly for imaging the whole body or the like, the user is instructed to use the regions g, h, and i as shown in FIG.

  When the number of users is relatively small, such as two, the regions b, e, and h are set as shown in FIG. 5C so that the user is positioned closer to the shooting direction of the camera 21. The user is instructed to use it.

  The plurality of regions are not limited to such a form, and the number, shape, size, arrangement, arrangement, and the like may be different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the foot switch 50 may be provided in four corners of the shooting space in a round shape. In particular, since the photographic apparatus is often played by a plurality of people, it is preferable that the shape of each region of the foot switch 50 is designed to be easily stepped by a plurality of people. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the shape of the region is horizontally long or vertically long. By doing so, even if there are a plurality of users, it is easy to perform a stepping action and the operability is improved.

  It should be noted that whether the reaction is permitted (ON) or not allowed to be reacted (OFF) is determined when the foot switch 50 is depressed (operated) by a signal transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 via the control unit 102 for each region. . Specifically, when the region a is an operation target, a signal is sent to enable the reaction of the region a (ON), and when a load load is detected by the detection device of the region a, the ON signal is sent via the control unit 102. To the computer apparatus 101. Of course, during the play, the reaction may be allowed (ON) from start to finish.

  Each of the plurality of areas is provided with a light emitter such as an LED, and is lit by a signal transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 via the control unit 102 when the user performs a play using the foot switch 50 in the photographic apparatus. Or configured to flash. The upper surface of the foot switch 50 is made of a transparent acrylic member having a different color for each region, and any region can be pressed (operated) by turning on or blinking a light emitter such as an LED. Tell users if it ’s okay.

  At this time, if all three primary color LEDs are used, even if the upper surface is a single color acrylic member such as milky white or transparent, it is possible to emit light in various colors. By comprising in this way, it can light or blink with the light of a different color for every area | region. It is also possible to light or blink each area with the same color light.

  Of course, the foot switch 50 is not limited to such a form, and may be any one that reacts by touching a button or a touch sensor. In such a case, different colors are applied so that the user can recognize the difference between the buttons. Further, the present invention is not limited to colors, and it is possible to use forms with different designs such as patterns, numbers, shapes, characters, etc., as long as the user can understand the difference between the foot switches 50.

  Further, when the foot switch 50 is pressed, sound effects such as “beep” and “poyon poyon” may be output from the speaker 23, or the scale may be different. It is preferable that the output sound effect is different for each foot switch 50.

  In the present embodiment, when the foot switch 50 is pressed (operated) or the foot switch 50 is pressed (operated) in combination, a shutter operation at the time of shooting is performed. Further, the foot switch 50 may be used for selecting an operation when using the photography apparatus, or may be used for a waiting time mini-game.

[Shooting play processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing performed on the photographing space side of the photography apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  The processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is realized by the CPU of the computer apparatus 101 reading the operation program stored in the storage unit into the memory and executing it.

  First, when the power switch 31 provided in the photography apparatus is turned on, the power of various apparatuses is turned on. Then, the operation program stored in the storage unit of the computer apparatus 101 is activated. The computer device 101 checks whether various devices are normally connected, and performs initialization for devices that require initialization (S1). After that, a title demo that prompts the user to use the photography apparatus is displayed on the touch panel display 22 and is simultaneously output from the audio speaker 23 (S2).

  In the state where the title demonstration is displayed, the coin insertion for accepting the use of the photography apparatus is accepted at the coin insertion slot (S5). Note that, instead of accepting the above-described coins, a test mode for performing maintenance of the photographing apparatus is activated (S4) by pressing the test button while displaying the title (S3).

  The test mode is a mode for the installer of the photography apparatus to operate the photography apparatus. In this mode, the usage status (for example, the number of coins inserted) of the photography apparatus is checked, the camera 21 and the printer 12 are used. Peripheral devices can be adjusted.

  Here, the installation person of the photography apparatus is a manager, an administrator, and an employee of a store or the like that installs the photography apparatus and conducts business, and can respond to the user during the business. .

  First, the process (play) in the photographic apparatus starts with photographing. First, an image acquired by the camera 21 is displayed on the live monitor 24 in real time. The user can take a favorite facial expression and pose while viewing the image displayed on the live monitor 24. Here, the image acquired by the camera 21 may be displayed on the live monitor 24 as it is, or may be displayed by being reversed left and right. When the image is displayed by being reversed left and right, the user can be displayed on the live monitor 24 in the same direction as the direction in which the user is reflected in the mirror. Therefore, the user can easily take a favorite facial expression and pose while watching the live monitor 24.

  The user first selects a shooting course (S6).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the touch panel display when a shooting course is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU displays a shooting course selection screen on the touch panel display 22 and accepts a selection from the user. The shooting course is composed of a “normal course” and an “amusement course”, and the user selects a desired course. When the photographing course selection is accepted, the process proceeds to the photographing process corresponding to each course (S7).

  In the “normal course”, the user automatically and sequentially shoots according to a predetermined shooting guide, and when the predetermined number of shootings is completed, the process proceeds to step S8. Since “normal course” is a photographing process of a general photography apparatus, detailed explanation is not given here.

  In the “amusement course”, photographing is performed using remote control means such as a foot switch 50, a side switch 51, and a ceiling switch 52. The shooting process of the “amusement course” will be described later using another flowchart.

  In any course, when a predetermined number of shooting processes are completed or a predetermined time has elapsed, all the shot images are displayed on the touch panel display 22, and an image that the user wants to use for editing (an image to be edited). Is selected (S8).

  When the selection of the image to be edited is completed, guidance for prompting the user to move to the editing space is displayed on the touch panel display 22. Following the guidance, the user moves to the editing space. The subsequent user operations are performed in the editing space. The selected image data to be edited is transferred to the editing computer apparatus 101b (S9). Then, on the photographing space side, the process returns to step S2, and the demonstration screen is displayed again to wait for the next user.

[Shooting process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the shooting process of the “amusement course”.

  First, referring to the figure, the “amusement course” starts with selecting the number of people (S101).

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a number selection screen.

  The choices include “2 people”, “3 people”, and “multiple people”, but the way of playing using remote control means such as the foot switch 50 differs depending on the number of people selected at this time. When “2 people” is selected, a program corresponding to each selection is read, such as a program corresponding to a way of playing for 2 people is read. The selection operation for selecting the number of people may also be performed using the foot switch 50. Further, the number of people currently in use may be detected by the foot switch 50.

  The way of playing using the foot switch 50 described below (shooting operation guidance) differs depending on the number of people selected here. For example, if the number of people is large, a plurality of areas of the foot switch 50 corresponding to the number of people may be simultaneously pressed (operated).

  Next, a simulation operation (practice) process is performed in a manner corresponding to the number of people selected by the user (S102). The simulation operation is performed with the intention of getting used to the user by actually operating and operating the remote operation means such as the foot switch 50 while explaining the operation method and photographing method of the foot switch 50. By doing in this way, it is possible to explain the usage in an easy-to-understand manner to users who are not used to using the foot switch 50 or the like. In addition, since it is possible to get used to the usage, it is possible to play smoothly during actual shooting.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a simulated operation guidance screen in an “amusement course” for two people.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU displays a guidance screen on the touch panel display 22 together with a diagram showing the foot switch 50, “Looping! Step on the pink light! For example, “Practice! Step on the pink light”. Then, the LED in the corresponding area c of the foot switch 50 is blinked or lit. Since the transmissive member on the upper surface of the area c of the foot switch 50 is pink, it appears to the user as pink light.

  When the user depresses the area c of the foot switch 50 by stepping on his / her foot or the like, a sound “poyon” is output from the speaker 23 each time the user depresses the area c. Such simulated operation processing is repeated several times to allow the user to practice. In response to this simulation operation, the flash 29 may emit light in a simulated manner, or actual shooting may be performed. Then, an image taken by the simulation operation may be printed as a bonus image in the margin of the sheet. When the simulation operation ends, the actual shooting play starts.

  First, a screen for guiding the foot switch 50 operated by the user is displayed on the touch panel display 22 and output by voice (S103).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a guidance screen of the foot switch 50 to be operated.

  As with the simulation operation, a guidance screen such as “Step on orange light first!” Is displayed on the touch panel display 22, and sound is output from the speaker 23 (for example, “Step on orange light” is output). To do. At this time, the timer of the computer apparatus 101 starts counting (counting) until the time limit (S104), and displays the remaining time on the touch panel display 22 as shown in FIG. Then, the LED of the corresponding area a of the foot switch 50 is blinked or lit. Light such as an LED may be initially turned on and blinked as it approaches a predetermined time (remaining time decreases). In this way, the remaining time that can be operated can be notified to the user in an easily understandable manner.

  The CPU determines whether there is still remaining time (S107). If there is no remaining time (when the time limit is reached, YES in S107), the CPU sets various components of the photography apparatus with default settings ( S108). Various component settings include background settings, lighting settings, camera settings, and the like. Further, when the time limit is reached, shooting may not be performed, and shooting may be performed with a slightly special mode setting such as “ghost mode” as a penalty.

  If there is remaining time (NO in S107 if the time limit has not been reached), it is determined whether or not the foot switch 50 guided in step S103 has been pressed (operated) (S105).

  If the guided foot switch 50 has not been pressed (NO in S105), the process proceeds to step S107. Further, when an area of the foot switch 50 that is not guided is pressed (operated), shooting is not performed even if the shooting is not mistakenly performed under different conditions.

  Further, when the area of the foot switch 50 that is not guided is pressed (operated), an error display is displayed on the touch panel display 22 or an error sound is output to the speaker 23 to move to the next guidance. May be. If such errors continue, a penalty game or the like may be played as a penalty.

  When the guided area of the foot switch 50 is operated (pressed) (YES in S105), various components of the photographic apparatus are set with settings corresponding to the pressed foot switch (S106). Various component settings include background settings, lighting settings, camera settings, and the like.

  More specifically, in the background setting, when the area of the guided foot switch 50 is orange, the background curtain at the time of photographing is lowered by lowering the orange background curtain. That is, the color or pattern of the area of the foot switch 50 that is pressed corresponds to the color or pattern applied to the background curtain. Further, when the area to be pressed (operated) is a position where close-up photography is performed, the background curtain 1a or 1b on the side close to the camera 21 is lowered, and in the case where remote photography is performed, the side far from the camera 21 is located. The background curtain 2a or 2b falls.

  In the illumination setting, for example, when photographing by pressing (operating) the foot switch 50 on the front side of the photographing space, the front surface weakens the amount of light emitted from the illumination boxes (front illumination) 18a to 18d. The side surface does not cause the lighting box (side lighting) to emit light. Only the lighting box 18f on the front side of the ceiling part emits light from the ceiling surface.

  In the case of shooting by pressing (operating) the foot switch 50 on the back side of the shooting space, the amount of light emitted from the lighting boxes (front lighting) 18a to 18d is increased. The side surface emits an illumination box (side illumination). Only the ceiling 18g lighting box (ceiling lighting) 18g emits light on the ceiling surface.

  Of course, the present invention is not limited to such a form. Assuming that the user is positioned at the position of the guided foot switch 50, the illumination box 18 including the flash 29, the fluorescent lamp, and the like so as to obtain optimal illumination at the position. It suffices if the lighting setting is made.

  The camera setting is controlled such that the F value indicating the aperture value is changed according to the position of the guiding foot switch 50. For example, when the position of the foot switch is the front side (photographed close to the camera), the F value is increased and the aperture is reduced. When the position of the foot switch is the rear side (photographed away from the camera), the F value is decreased and the aperture is opened.

  When various components are set in step S106 or step S108, guidance is provided for shooting. Specifically, the user is instructed to shoot by displaying sound on the touch panel display 22 or outputting sound such as “I will shoot!” From the speaker 23 (S109), and shoots under the conditions set in step S106 or step S108 (S109). Shutter operation) is performed (S110). Shooting may be performed after the countdown of 3, 2, 1, etc. after the foot switch 50 is pressed, or may be shot simultaneously with the pressing (operation) of the foot switch 50. Since the form of photographing simultaneously with the pressing (operation) of the foot switch 50 has a high degree of difficulty in operation, it is preferable to use such a photographing method after leveling up, but is not limited thereto. Shooting is performed by releasing a shutter when a shooting signal is transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 to the camera 21.

  When one shooting is completed, the CPU determines whether or not the shooting has been performed a predetermined number of times (here, eight times) (S111). When the predetermined number of times of photographing is finished, the process is returned to the main flow of FIG. If the predetermined number of times has not been shot (NO in S111), the process returns to S103 and a series of processes are repeated. At this time, the predetermined time of one photographing is gradually reduced as the number of photographing is increased. By doing so, the tempo of shooting increases as you get used to the handling of the foot switch 50, so the user can easily operate naturally, and the tempo that goes up further gets a sense of uplift, A fun play can be provided to the user.

  At this time, it is possible to shoot at various positions by changing the area where the foot switch 50 is pressed (operated) for each shooting, so that a photograph with variations can be provided.

  Further, the pressing (operation) guidance for the foot switch 50 can be made more difficult or less difficult depending on the success rate of the user. For example, when the guidance is successful, an operation with a high degree of difficulty is guided in the next shooting, and when the success rate is low, an operation with a low degree of difficulty is guided in the next shooting.

  Specifically, the highly difficult operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the operation with a high degree of difficulty means that the color is guided at the timing “1” of “3, 2, 1” and the foot switch 50 of the corresponding color is pressed (operated) at the timing “1”. Although there is, it is not limited to such a form.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a shooting operation guidance screen with a high degree of difficulty.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13A, “3, 2 ,?”? The screen for explaining the operation method is displayed on the touch panel display 22 like “Take the light of that color because I say the color at the timing of“. Next, “3” is displayed as shown in FIG. 13B, and “2” is then displayed as shown in FIG. 13C. As shown in FIG. The color of the light of the foot switch 50 that the user finally presses (operates) such as “Pink!” Is guided, and the illumination such as the LED in the area c of the foot switch 50 is lit or blinks. When the user depresses (operates) the corresponding area c of the foot switch 50 at a suitable timing, photographing is performed. If the timings do not match, the speaker 23 outputs a voice such as “Make timings!” And the process proceeds to the next guidance. Also in this case, when the user cannot perform the above-described guided operation, it may be configured to automatically take a picture when the time limit is reached, or the next may be a less difficult guidance.

  Next, operation with a low difficulty level is demonstrated using FIG. Here, in an operation with a low difficulty level, a plurality of areas of the foot switch 50 to be pushed and guided are configured. In this way, the user only has to press (operate) any position within a wide area, and the press (operation) becomes less difficult.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a shooting operation guidance screen with a low difficulty level. As shown in FIG. 14, a screen explaining the operation method is displayed on the touch panel display 22 as “step on one of the three colors”, and the illumination of the areas a, b, and c of the foot switch 50 is performed. Light. When the user presses (operates) one of the corresponding areas of the foot switch 50, shooting is performed. Also in this case, if the user cannot perform the above-described guided operation, it may be configured to automatically take a picture when the time limit is reached, and then the guidance is less difficult. Form may be sufficient.

  In addition, a mini game can be played using these foot switches 50. By playing such a mini-game during the editing waiting time, the waiting time boring can be eliminated. Of course, a mini game may be performed in the middle of the actual shooting play as well as the waiting time.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mini game. As shown in FIG. 15A, a screen for explaining the operation method is displayed on the touch panel display 22 as “step on until two people charge the pink and blue lights”. Next, as shown in FIG. 15B, the start guidance is given as “1, 2, 3, start!”, And the lights in the areas a and c of the foot switch 50 are turned on or blinking. When the user presses (operates) the corresponding area, as shown in FIG. 15C, the indicator display increases each time the user presses (operates). When the user steps a predetermined number of times (here, 15 times), an end screen such as “charging completed!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. If the predetermined number of times cannot be pressed within the predetermined time, an end screen such as “Sorry!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, if there is a privilege such as taking a picture if the operation is successful, the customer satisfaction of the user can be improved.

  In such a case, every time the user presses the corresponding area of the foot switch 50 once, the switch of the capacitor included in the control circuit of the control unit 102 is sequentially turned on, so that some kind of photography is performed. A component of the device (for example, a special lighting device) may be actually charged and used.

  The operation of the foot switch 50 is not limited to the pressing (operation) according to the color to be guided as described above, or the pressing (operation) according to the timing of the guidance, but the position of the pressing (operation), the pressing ( The timing of operation), the number of times of pressing (operation), the order of pressing (operation), and the like, and a combination of these. In addition, when the side switch 51 is provided on the side surface and the ceiling switch 52 is provided on the ceiling surface, the operation includes a combination of these switches.

  In addition, it is desirable to prepare music such as BGM corresponding to the pressing (operation) of the foot switch 50 and to be able to perform the pressing (operation) of the foot switch 50 in accordance with the BGM at the time of playing. Thereby, a user can play more happily and customer satisfaction improves.

  By doing so, it is possible to specify the position of the user while playing happily, and to shoot in the optimal shooting environment according to the position, so it is possible to provide a more beautiful photograph. In addition, since the user takes pictures while playing happily, the pictures can be taken with a more natural and fun expression. In addition, each time the user takes a picture, the user moves to a different position and takes a picture. Therefore, the user takes pictures at various standing positions. By doing so, it is possible to provide users with a wide variety of photos.

[Edit processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing processing performed on the editing space side of the photography apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  When the power switch 31 is operated and the power is turned on, the CPU of the editing-side computer device 101b checks whether various devices are normally connected and performs initialization processing (similar to the photographing-side computer device 101a) ( S21). In the initialization process, initialization is performed on a device that needs to be initialized.

  Next, the CPU displays on the tablet display 13 a standby screen for allowing the user to wait for an editing operation or a screen for guiding the user to start playing from shooting, and accordingly, guidance for causing the user to wait for use from the speaker 23 accordingly. Is performed by voice (S22). Next, the CPU determines whether or not image data has been received (S23). That is, the CPU monitors whether reception of editing target image data has started while displaying a standby screen. If it is determined that the reception of the editing target image data is started (YES in S23), the process proceeds to S24. If it is determined that the reception of the editing target image data is not started (NO in S23), the editing target image data is directly processed. Wait until you receive

  When the reception of the image data to be edited is started (YES in S23), the CPU guides and displays on the tablet display 13 that the image data is being transferred (S24), and determines whether or not the transfer of the image data is completed. (S25). While the transfer of the image data has not been completed (NO in S25), the guidance during the transfer of the image data is continuously displayed. When the transfer of the image data is completed (YES in S25), the process proceeds to step S26.

  Next, the CPU performs an editing process for accepting an editing input to the image to be edited with the touch pen 14 (S26). The user 6 can perform editing play on an editing screen as shown in FIG. 17 within the editing time limit. For the editing limit time, the remaining time is displayed on the editing screen of the tablet display 13 so that the user 6 can easily understand the count-down time.

  While the user 6 is performing the editing process, the CPU monitors whether the editing process has been completed (S27). The editing process ends when the remaining time reaches “0” and the editing time limit is reached, or when the “END” button displayed on the screen is touched to end the editing process forcibly.

  Until the editing process is completed (NO in S27), the editing process is continued. When the editing process is completed (YES in S27), a print layout selection for selecting a seal layout is accepted from the user (S28). When the print layout selection is completed, an image to be edited and an instruction signal are based on the selected layout. Alternatively, print image data including a composite image obtained by combining the image to be edited and the graffiti image (graffiti input image) and the instruction signal is transmitted to the printer 12 connected to the computer apparatus 101a, and the print medium (with the layout) Here, the image is printed on the seal sheet (S29), and the standby screen is displayed again on the tablet display 13.

Further, the CPU outputs a sound for guiding the user in front of the printer 12 (for example, “The sticker comes out from the left!”) From the speaker 23 and displays a display for guiding the user in front of the print outlet 9. Control to display on the tablet display 13. In this way, the user 6 who has finished the editing play is guided to the print take-out port 9. In addition, the photography apparatus according to the present embodiment is different in the photography space and the edit space, but in the same space. It may be done. Also, a plurality of shooting spaces or a plurality of editing spaces may be provided.

  When there are a plurality of shooting spaces, the operation of the foot switch 50 or the like may be competed between users of the plurality of shooting spaces, and when there are a plurality of editing spaces, a plurality of operations may be performed depending on the success rate of the operation in the shooting space. Which editing space can be used among the editing spaces may be determined.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, one shooting process (S7 in FIG. 7) in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description will not be repeated. In the second embodiment, the user is controlled to select either the close-up shooting or the remote shooting, and guide the depression (operation) of the foot switch 50 corresponding to the selected shooting method.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, a shooting method selection screen is displayed, and the user is allowed to select a shooting method (S151). When face-up shooting is selected, close-up shooting is performed centering on the face, and when whole-body shooting is selected, remote shooting is performed to capture the whole body. The CPU determines which shooting method has been selected (S152), and when close-up shooting is selected (YES in S152), the camera 21 suitable for close-up shooting, the flash 29, and the background are set ( In step S153, the touch panel display 22 is guided to press (operate) any of the areas a to c (S154), and the operation time limit is counted using a timer (S157).

  On the other hand, when the remote shooting is selected (NO in S152), the camera 21 suitable for remote shooting, the flash 29, and the background are set (S155), and any one of the areas g to i is displayed on the touch panel display 22. Is pressed (operated) (S156), and the operation time limit is counted using a timer (S157).

  In step S157, when the count of the operation time limit is started, it is determined whether or not the guided area of the foot switch 50 has been pressed (operated) (S158). Move. If not pressed (operated) (NO in S158), it is determined whether the area of the foot switch 50 other than the guided one has been pressed (operated) (S159).

  When an area of the foot switch 50 other than the guide is pressed (operated) (YES in S159), a warning display such as “The position is wrong!” Is displayed on the touch panel display 22, or “boo” is displayed. Such an error sound or guidance that the position is different is output from the speaker 23 (S160), and the process returns to step S158.

  If the area of the foot switch 50 other than the guided one is not pressed (operated) (NO in S159), it is determined whether or not the operation time limit has been reached (S161). If the operation time limit has not been reached (NO in S161), the process returns to step S158.

  When the operation time limit is reached (YES in S161), the camera 21 setting and flash 29 setting are changed to standard settings (S162), and the process proceeds to step S163. At this time, it is desirable to guide the user to shoot with standard settings. At this time, the setting may be re-selected. In this way, even when the guided area of the foot switch 50 is not pressed (operated), it is possible to perform shooting with a setting closer to the user's request.

  In step S163, shooting guidance is performed (S163). The shooting guide displays on the touch panel display 22 an instruction to shoot such as “I will shoot from now! Don't move from that position” or output it to the speaker 23. At this time, it is desirable to provide guidance so that the shooting method can be understood, such as “I will shoot with face up”. In this way, it is possible to more accurately guide the user about the shooting method.

  Then, photographing (shutter operation) is performed under the conditions of various components set in step S153, step S155, or step 162 (S164). Shooting is performed by releasing a shutter when a shooting signal is transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 to the camera 21.

  When one shooting is completed, the CPU determines whether or not a predetermined number of times (here, eight times) that can be shot has been shot (S165). When the predetermined number of times of shooting is finished, the process is returned to the main flow of FIG. If the predetermined number of times has not been shot (NO in S165), the process returns to S151 and the series of processes is repeated.

  In this way, when performing close-up shooting or remote shooting, it is possible to guide the user to a more optimal position while having fun, and to perform shooting with the optimal setting at the guided position. It can provide beautiful pictures.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, one shooting process (S7 in FIG. 7) in the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description will not be repeated. In the third embodiment, settings such as lighting and a camera are controlled corresponding to the position where the user presses (operates) the switch.

  First, the CPU determines an area where the foot switch 50 is pressed (operated) (S181). The area where the foot switch 50 is pressed (operated) is randomly determined by a random number. However, it is preferable to perform control so that close-up photography and remote photography are equalized so that the area to be pressed (operated) is not biased. Thus, by diversifying the area where the foot switch 50 is pressed (operated) and guided, the user's standing position is also diversified, so that the photographed images can be provided in various variations.

  The CPU determines whether or not the area of the foot switch 50 that guides the user to press (operate) is the area ac (S182). In the case of the areas a to c (YES in S182), the close-up shooting setting is applied to the camera 21 and the flash 29 (S183), and the process proceeds to step S187.

  If the area is not the area a to c (NO in S182), it is determined whether the area of the foot switch 50 that guides the user to press (operate) is the area g to i (S184). In the case of the areas g to i (YES in S184), the remote shooting settings are applied to the camera 21 and the flash 29 (S185), and the process proceeds to step S187.

  If it is not in the areas g to i (NO in S184), the standard shooting settings are applied to the camera 21 and the flash 29 (S186), and the process proceeds to step S187. Standard shooting is a setting that is intermediate between close-up shooting and remote shooting that achieves a uniform image regardless of the position in the shooting space.

  That is, in the case where the position is close to the camera 21 such as the areas a to c, the setting for close-up shooting is used, and in the case where the position is far from the camera 21 such as the areas g to i, the setting for remote shooting is used In the middle of the above two areas, the standard shooting setting is applied.

  Then, as in the first embodiment, the CPU displays an area where the foot switch 50 is pressed (operated) on the touch panel display 22, and guides the user to press (operate) the switch (S187). The timer starts to count the operation limit time (S188).

  The CPU determines whether the foot switch 50 has been pressed (S189). If NO, it is determined whether the time limit has elapsed (S190). If NO, the process returns to step S189.

  If “YES” in the step S189, it is determined whether or not the area of the foot switch 50 guided in the step S187 is pressed (S193). If NO, the shooting setting corresponding to the pressed switch is performed (switching to illumination settings such as the camera 21 and the flash 29 corresponding to the area of the pressed foot switch 50) (S194), and the process returns to step S189.

  If “YES” in the step S193, it is determined whether or not the current setting is a setting corresponding to the guided switch (S195). If “YES”, the process proceeds to a step S197 as it is, and if “NO”, it corresponds to the guided switch. The setting is performed (S196), and the process proceeds to step S197.

  If YES in step S190, it is determined whether or not the switch has been pressed (S191). If YES, standard shooting settings are made (S192). If NO, the settings remain as they are and the process proceeds to step S197. move on.

  That is, settings of various components such as the camera 21 and the flash 29 are sequentially switched according to the current position of the user. By doing so, it is possible to realize an optimum image according to the position of the user.

  In step S197, guidance for photographing is performed. Specifically, the user is instructed to shoot by displaying the touch panel display 22 or outputting sound such as “Shoot!” From the speaker 23, and shoots (shutter operation) under the currently set conditions (S198). ). Shooting is performed by releasing a shutter when a shooting signal is transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 to the camera 21.

  When one shooting is completed, the CPU determines whether or not the shooting has been performed a predetermined number of times (here, eight times) (S199). When the predetermined number of times of shooting is finished, the process is returned to the main flow of FIG. If the predetermined number of times has not been shot (NO in S199), the process returns to S182 and the series of processes is repeated.

  In this way, the area of the foot switch 50 to be pressed (operated) is guided, and the user can switch to the optimum setting at the current position of the user without performing the pressing (operation) according to the guidance. By taking pictures, you can provide beautiful pictures.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, one shooting process (S7 in FIG. 7) in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description will not be repeated.

  First, the CPU displays a screen for selecting music on the touch panel display 22, and accepts music selection from the user (S301). In the storage unit of the computer apparatus 101a, a plurality of music files and an operation procedure sequence of the foot switch 50, the side switch 51, and the ceiling switch 52 corresponding to each music file are recorded in advance. In the operation procedure sequence, information on which part of the music the user is guided to operate which switch (and the timing of shooting based on the operation, the timing of shooting based on the operation, the shooting at that time Is set). The music file selected in step S301 and the operation procedure sequence file are read (S303).

  When the game start is notified to the user (S305), music is played using a speaker based on the read music file (S307). In step S309, it is determined whether or not the performance is finished. If YES, the process returns to the main routine. If NO, it is determined in step S311 whether it is the photographing timing (or switch operation timing) based on the read operation procedure sequence (S311).

  If “NO” in the step S311, the process returns to the step S309 and the music performance is continued. If YES, in order to issue an instruction to operate the switch corresponding to the music recorded in the operation procedure sequence in step S313 as necessary, the corresponding switch is caused to emit light (S313). Also, operation guidance is performed by voice (S315).

  It is determined whether the guided switch has been pressed (S317). If YES, shooting is performed under the shooting conditions recorded in the operation procedure sequence (S319), and the process returns to step S309. If NO, shooting is performed with standard settings (S321), and the process returns to step S309.

[Effects of the embodiment]
According to the above embodiment, since shooting is performed by the user operating a plurality of switches arranged on the floor or the like, there is an effect that the playability of the apparatus is improved. Further, since the distance and relative position between the camera and the plurality of switches are different, the subject can be photographed at various positions, so that photographs with various movements can be provided.

  In addition, since a combination method and usage of a plurality of switches can be freely determined, it is possible to cope with various ways of playing or user situations. As a result, there is an effect that the variation of the game becomes rich. For example, when a plurality of specific switches are operated in a predetermined order, shooting is performed. When a plurality of specific switches are operated simultaneously, shooting is performed. All the functions are the same.

  In addition, by configuring the switch operation method and operation guidance differently according to the number of users, it is possible to eliminate the number of users who cannot play in the same group. There is an effect that everyone can enjoy playing.

  Furthermore, by changing the corresponding shooting components and shooting settings (lighting, background, camera settings, etc.) corresponding to the pressed switch, it is optimal for the position of the pressed switch. Can achieve more beautiful finishes (lighting, etc.).

[Others]
A mirror that captures the foot may be provided in front of the housing so that the user does not have to operate the foot switch while looking at the foot. Further, a camera that captures the foot may be provided separately, and an image from the camera may be captured on the touch panel display 22, the live monitor 24, or a dedicated monitor. Further, such an image may be printed on a part of a sticker or the like.

  Moreover, the control method of the computer apparatus of this apparatus can also be provided as a program. Such a program is stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a memory card. It can also be recorded and provided as a program product. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. The program can also be provided through a network such as a telecommunication line or a satellite communication line. The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. The program product includes the program itself and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

  The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a figure which shows the specific example of the external appearance of the photograph vending machine in one of embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the photograph vending machine from the edit operation side which is the back. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a function structure of a photograph vending machine. It is the figure which looked at the foot switch 50 from upper direction. It is the figure which looked at the foot switch 50 from upper direction. It is a figure which shows the modification of the foot switch. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed by the imaging | photography space side of a photography apparatus. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on a touchscreen display at the time of a photography course selection. It is a flowchart which shows the imaging | photography process of an "amusement course." It is a figure which shows a number of persons selection screen. It is a figure which shows the simulation operation guidance screen in the "amusement course" for 2 persons. It is a figure which shows the guidance screen of the foot switch 50 to operate. It is a figure which shows the operation screen with high difficulty. It is a figure which shows the operation screen with a low difficulty level. It is a figure which shows an example of a mini game. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed by the edit space side of a photography apparatus. It is a figure which shows an edit screen. It is a flowchart which shows 1 imaging | photography process (S7 of FIG. 7) in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the selection screen of an imaging | photography method. It is a flowchart which shows the one imaging | photography process (S7 of FIG. 7) in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows 1 imaging | photography process (S7 of FIG. 7) in 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  1a, 1b, 2a, 2b Background curtain, 5 Background part, 12 Printer, 13 Tablet display, 14 Touch pen, 18 Illumination device, 18a-18d Front illumination, 18f, 18g Ceiling illumination, 18h Side illumination, 21 Camera, 22 Touch panel display , 24 Live monitor, 50 Foot switch, 51 Side switch, 52 Ceiling switch.

Claims (8)

Photographing means for photographing a subject in the photographing space;
A plurality of switches arranged in the imaging space and having different relative positions from the imaging means;
Guidance means for guiding the position of the subject in the imaging space by guiding the subject to operate any one of the plurality of switches;
A photography apparatus comprising: instruction means for instructing photographing by the photographing means when a switch guided by the guiding means is operated.   The photographic device according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of switches is different in at least one of a color and an operation sound.   The photography apparatus according to claim 1, wherein some of the plurality of switches are used in combination. It further comprises an input means for inputting the number of people who use the photography apparatus,
The photography apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the guidance by the guidance means is changed according to the number of persons input by the input means. A setting means for setting a relative position between the photographing means and the subject at the time of photographing;
The photography apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the guidance by the guidance means is changed according to the relative position set by the setting means.   The photography apparatus according to claim 1, wherein among the plurality of switches, illumination, background, and other photographing conditions are changed according to an operated switch. Photographing means for photographing a subject in the photographing space;
A method of controlling a photography apparatus comprising a plurality of switches arranged in the photography space and having different relative positions from the photography means,
A guidance step of guiding the position of the subject in the imaging space by guiding the subject to operate any one of the plurality of switches;
A method for controlling a photographic apparatus, comprising: an instruction step for instructing that photographing is performed by the photographing means when the switch guided in the guiding step is operated. Photographing means for photographing a subject in the photographing space;
A control program for a photographic apparatus comprising a plurality of switches arranged in the photographic space and having different relative positions from the photographic means,
A guidance step of guiding the position of the subject in the imaging space by guiding the subject to operate any one of the plurality of switches;
When the switch guided by the said guidance step is operated, the control program of a photography apparatus which makes a computer perform the instruction | indication step which instruct | indicates to image | photograph with the imaging | photography means.

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