KR102748630B1 - Photo booth with design customization function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a photo booth providing a design customization function, comprising: an image capturing device provided with a camera; a display unit that displays a screen of a pre-installed application that enables editing and output of an image captured by the camera; and a user input unit for user input; and is characterized by including a photo booth that fixes the image capturing device to an area inside and accommodates a certain number of people inside.

Description

Photo booth with design customization function {Photo booth with design customization function}

The present invention relates to a photo booth providing a design customization function, and more specifically, to a photo booth providing a design customization function that provides an editing function for a background and an object of an image captured within the photo booth.

Photo booths are small booths where people can take their own pictures at public places or events. These photo booths allow users to take their own pictures and print them out on the spot, but traditional photo booths have basic camera and printing capabilities, but there are many limitations when it comes to choosing the background or editing the pictures.

More specifically, conventional photo booths have limited available backgrounds, making it difficult for users to take photos with a specific background or theme of their choice.

The lack of features to edit or personalize captured images limited users' ability to creatively decorate their photos, and the photo booth had no Internet connection or ability to communicate with external servers, limiting the ability to store or share photos in digital form.

Accordingly, there is a need for a photo booth that has a variety of background choices, advanced image editing and output features, and the ability to communicate with external servers via network connections, thereby improving the user experience and increasing the variety and creativity of photo booth usage.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-described problem, and allows users to freely select various backgrounds, thereby enabling them to take photos that suit their personal tastes or specific themes, thereby allowing users to create their own unique and creative photos.

The photo booth offers design customization features that give users more creative freedom, allowing them to personalize their photos after taking them and apply various effects to create more unique photos, with enhanced image editing features.

A photo booth providing a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: an image capturing device provided with a camera; a display unit that displays a screen of a pre-installed application that enables editing and output of an image captured by the camera; and a user input unit for user input; and characterized by comprising a photo booth that fixes the image capturing device to an area inside and accommodates a certain number of people inside.

A control unit for controlling the overall operation of the configuration of the image capturing device; and a beam projector installed in the photo booth to project a screen onto a section of the photo booth where the image capturing device captures an image; wherein the control unit, when receiving an input for a shooting request through the camera from the user input unit, receives real-time image data captured by the camera and displays it on the display unit; and when receiving a user input for selecting a first frame from among a plurality of frames that divide and display a plurality of image data from the user input unit, displays a list of background images that serve as the background of the plurality of image data on the display unit; and when receiving a user input for selecting a first background image from among a plurality of background images displayed in the background image list from the user input unit, the beam projector projects the first background image onto a section of the photo booth; and when receiving a user input requesting to start shooting from the user input unit, the control unit captures the plurality of image data in which the first background image is reflected through the camera, and captures an image selected by the user from among the plurality of image data. The first frame is reflected in the first image data and the second image data, and the control unit displays final image data in which the first image data and the second image data are respectively arranged in an area of the first frame, and editing items in which the size, filter application, and design of the first frame are customized for the final image data, on the display unit, and the control unit displays the final image data in which the editing is completed on the display unit when receiving a user input requesting completion of editing for the editing items from the user input unit.

The control unit, when receiving a user input for selecting an automatic conversion item for a person image included in the editing item, identifies the person image included in the plurality of image data as a face part and a body part, and displays an age selection item for editing the face part into a plurality of age groups corresponding to the face part on the display unit, and when receiving a user input for selecting a first age group among the plurality of age groups, edits the face part into a first modified face part reflecting the first age group and displays it on the display unit, and when receiving a user input for selecting an automatic conversion item for a first background image included in the editing item, identifies the first background image and acquires first background information including a place, weather, and time corresponding to the first background image, and based on the first background information, the control unit crawls an external search engine to identify a first similar image having a preset similarity with the first background information and a first shooting pose of the first person image included in the first similar image, and when receiving a user input requesting pose information from the user input unit, It is characterized by displaying text information about the first shooting pose on the display unit.

Users can freely choose from a variety of backgrounds, allowing them to take photos that match their personal tastes or specific themes, allowing them to create their own unique and creative photos.

Enhanced image editing capabilities allow users to personalize their photos after they are taken, apply a variety of effects to create more unique photos, and provide a photo booth with design customization features that give users more creative freedom.

FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically illustrating a configuration of a photo booth providing a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a specific configuration of a photo booth that provides a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an algorithm for operating a photo booth that provides a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numbers or symbols refer to components that perform substantially the same functions, and the size of each component in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. However, the technical idea of the present invention and its core configuration and operation are not limited to the configuration or operation described in the following embodiments. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a specific description of a known technology or configuration related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the embodiments of the present invention, terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component, and singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, terms such as 'configured', 'include', 'have', etc. should be understood as not excluding in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, a 'module' or 'part' performs at least one function or operation, may be implemented as hardware or software, or may be implemented as a combination of hardware and software, and may be integrated into at least one module and implemented as at least one processor. In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, at least one of a plurality of elements refers not only to all of the plurality of elements, but also to each one excluding the rest of the plurality of elements or all combinations thereof. Also, "configured to" can be used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for," "having the capacity to," "designed to," "adapted to," "made to," or "capable of." "Configured to" does not necessarily mean only that something is "specifically designed to" in terms of hardware. Instead, in some contexts, the phrase "a device configured to" can mean that the device is "capable of" doing something in conjunction with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured to perform A, B, and C" can mean a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) for performing the operations, or a generic-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or application processor) that can perform the operations by executing one or more software programs stored in a memory device.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. This is intended to describe in detail enough to enable a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs to to easily carry out the invention, and it is to be understood that the technical idea and scope of the present invention are not limited thereby.

FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically illustrating a configuration of a photo booth providing a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing specifically illustrating a configuration of a photo booth providing a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an algorithm for operating a photo booth providing a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a photo booth providing a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an image capturing device having a camera, a display unit that displays a screen of a pre-installed application that enables editing and output of an image captured by the camera, and a user input unit for user input.

A camera according to one embodiment of the present invention is a device for taking digital images, including a function for taking high-quality photographs and videos, and can be implemented to provide excellent image quality even in various environments and conditions by using various types of sensors and lenses according to the purpose.

Meanwhile, the camera according to the present invention may include a compact camera implemented digitally, which is small and portable and suitable for general use, and a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera designed for professional use and featuring an interchangeable lens and an advanced image sensor, that is, all types of cameras that receive external light with a sensor and convert it into digital form.

That is, the camera according to the present invention, when used with a photo booth, plays an important role in enabling image synthesis so that a user can take a natural picture with a background selected by the user, thereby taking the user's photo booth experience to the next level by capturing and providing the original image.

A pre-installed application according to one embodiment of the present invention means software that enables a user to take and edit images, and is particularly implemented so that a user can take his or her own picture and then edit and personalize it in various ways.

Meanwhile, the types of applications according to the present invention are diverse, and can include functions such as basic image editing functions, advanced effects and filters, and background changes, and can be implemented with a user-friendly interface so that users can easily access and use them.

In one embodiment of the application in the present invention, a touchscreen interface may be implemented to allow a user to edit an image in real time and apply various effects to it, and to allow the user to apply filters to the image, adjust colors, add text, and also provide a function to allow the user to select from various background images and combine them with his or her own photo.

An image capturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention

An image capturing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, a personal computer, a server computer, a handheld or laptop device, a mobile device (mobile phone, PDA, media player, etc.), a multiprocessor system, a consumer electronic device, a minicomputer, a mainframe computer, a distributed computing environment including any of the aforementioned systems or devices, an edge computing environment in which data is processed at the edge where the data is generated rather than at a central server, and the like, but the configuration is not limited to what is described.

The image capturing device (100) may include at least one processor and memory. Here, the processor may include, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc., and may have multiple cores.

The memory may be volatile memory (e.g., RAM, etc.), nonvolatile memory (e.g., ROM, flash memory, etc.), or a combination thereof. In addition, the image capturing device (100) may include additional storage. The storage may include, but is not limited to, magnetic storage, optical storage, etc. The storage may store computer-readable instructions for implementing one or more embodiments disclosed herein, and may also store other computer-readable instructions for implementing an operating system, application programs, etc. The computer-readable instructions stored in the storage may be loaded into the memory for execution by the processor.

In addition, the image capturing device (100) may include a user input unit (110) and an output device. The user input unit (110) may include, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a voice input device, a touch input device, an infrared camera, a video input device, or any other input device. In addition, the output device may include, for example, one or more displays, speakers, a printer, or any other output device. In addition, an input device or an output device provided in another computing device may be used as the user input unit (110) or the output device. In addition, the image capturing device may include a communication module that enables the image capturing device to communicate with another device. Here, the communication module may include a modem, a network interface card (NIC), an integrated network interface, a radio frequency transmitter/receiver, an infrared port, a USB connection, or another interface for connecting the image capturing device to another computing device. The communication module may include a wired connection or a wireless connection.

Each component of the image capturing device (100) may be connected by various interconnections such as buses (e.g., peripheral component interconnect (PCI), USB, firmware (IEEE 1394), optical bus structure, etc.) or may be connected by a network. The terms “component,” “system,” etc., used in this specification generally refer to a computer-related entity that is hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or software in execution.

An image capturing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a display unit (120), and the display unit (120) may be implemented in various display methods, such as a liquid crystal, a plasma, a light-emitting diode, an organic light-emitting diode, a surface-conduction electron-emitter, a carbon nano-tube, a nano-crystral, etc. In the case of a liquid crystal method, the display unit (120) includes a liquid crystal display panel, a backlight unit that supplies light to the liquid crystal display panel, and a panel driver that drives the liquid crystal display panel. Meanwhile, the display unit (120) may be implemented with an OLED panel, which is a self-luminous element, without a backlight unit.

An image capturing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit (130).

The control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention can perform control for the operation of various components of the image capturing device (100). The control unit (130) can include a control program (or instruction) that can perform such control operation, an inactive memory in which the control program is installed, a volatile memory in which at least a part of the installed control program is loaded, and at least one processor or CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes the loaded control program. In addition, such a control program can be stored in other external electronic devices in addition to the server (200).

The control program may include program(s) implemented in the form of at least one of BIOS, device driver, operating system, firmware, platform, and application program (application). As an example, the application program may be installed or stored in advance in the server (200) when the image capturing device (100) is manufactured, or may be installed in the image capturing device (100) based on the received data by receiving application program data from the outside during subsequent use. The data of the application program may be downloaded from an external server such as an application market to the image capturing device (100), but is not limited thereto. Meanwhile, the control unit (130) may be implemented in the form of a device, a S/W module, a circuit, a chip, or a combination thereof.

A photo booth providing a design customization function according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a beam projector installed inside the photo booth that projects a screen onto a section of the photo booth that is captured by an image capturing device.

A beam projector according to the present invention is a device that projects an image or video onto a surface such as a wall or a projection screen, and refers to a device that uses digital image processing technology to manipulate light from a light source and generates a large and clear image as a result.

In one embodiment of the beam projector in the present invention, it can be used to project a virtual background or visual effect onto a specific section of a photo booth. For example, when a user selects a specific theme or background, the control unit projects the corresponding image or pattern onto a section of the photo booth via the beam projector according to the selection, so that the user can feel as if he or she is actually in the corresponding environment, and can make the photo-taking experience more immersive and colorful. In addition, the beam projector provides a background that is directly projected onto a photographed image, thereby providing the possibility of taking a photo with a desired background without post-processing.

When the control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention receives an input for a shooting request via a camera from the user input unit, it can receive real-time image data captured via the camera and display it on the display unit.

More specifically, for example, when a woman is inside a photo booth in a real situation, she can request to take a picture through a user input unit, the control unit activates the camera to take a picture of her, and when the picture taking is completed, the image data taken by the camera is transmitted in real time to the control unit, and the control unit processes the same to immediately display her image on the display unit, thereby allowing the user to see her own appearance in real time, providing an opportunity to preview and decide before adjusting a pose or making another picture taking request.

When the control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention receives a user input from the user input unit for selecting a first frame among a plurality of frames in which a plurality of image data are divided and displayed, the control unit can display a list of background images that serve as the backgrounds of the plurality of image data on the display unit.

For example, a user using a photo booth can select the first frame on which multiple image data to be captured in the future will be displayed, and when the capture is completed, the selected frame is reflected so that multiple image data can be displayed in each divided area of the first frame.

Meanwhile, the control unit according to the present invention displays a list of background images including various background image options (e.g., night city views, natural landscapes, abstract patterns, etc.) on the display unit, and the user can select a desired background image from the list. Once the selection is complete, the control unit can control the selected background image to be displayed as the background when the user takes a picture later.

When the control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention receives a user input for selecting a first background image from among a plurality of background images displayed in a background image list from the user input unit, the beam projector can project the first background image onto a screen on one section within the photo booth.

More specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, if, for example, a user using a photo booth selects an image representing a city night view (a first background image) from a list of background images, the control unit sends a signal to a beam projector to accurately project the selected city night view image onto a specific section inside the photo booth, and the beam projector then projects the first background image onto the section of the photo booth as a large and clear image. Through this, the user can feel as if they are inside a city night view and take a picture in front of the background, thereby providing the user with a feeling as if they are actually experiencing the selected background, and enhancing the fun of taking pictures and a personalized experience.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a control unit (130) receives a user input requesting to start taking pictures from a user input unit, the control unit captures a plurality of image data reflecting a first background image through a camera, and displays the first frame on the first image data and the second image data selected by the user among the plurality of image data on the display unit.

More specifically, for example, if a user wants to start taking pictures after selecting a city night scene background within a photo booth, the user requests to start taking pictures via a user input unit, and the control unit receives this and takes a plurality of pictures reflecting the selected city night scene background together with the user via a camera, and when the taking is complete, the control unit displays the plurality of taken image data to the user on the display unit, and the user selects two pictures (first image data and second image data) from among them, and the control unit, upon receiving the user's selection, applies the first frame to these two images to display the final picture appearance on the display unit.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can select one photo, three or more photos, in addition to selecting two photos, and this is implemented so that it can be reflected according to the shape of a preset frame.

The control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention can display, on the display unit, the final image data in which the first image data and the second image data are each arranged in an area of the first frame, and the editing items in which the size, filter application, and design customization of the final image data are performed.

For example, after a user selects two photos and places them in the first frame, the final image data is confirmed, and the control unit displays editing items on the display unit that can perform multiple customizations on the final image data. The editing items can include adjusting the size of the image, applying various filters, and changing the design of the first frame.

Afterwards, the user can view these edits on the display and apply filters to each image to suit his or her taste, adjust the size of the images, and change the frame design. For example, the user can apply a vintage filter to one photo and a sharpening filter to another photo, and can also adjust the overall feel of the photo by changing the color or style of the frame.

When the control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention receives a user input requesting completion of editing for an editing item from the user input unit, the control unit can display the final image data for which editing has been completed on the display unit.

For example, if a user takes a picture in a photo booth, applies a filter to the image using the provided editing options, resizes the image, selects a frame design, and completes editing tasks, the user presses an 'Edit Complete' button via the user input field to indicate that editing is complete.

The control unit that receives this 'editing completion' request reflects the user's edited content to create the final image data and displays it on the display unit. At this time, the photo edited by the user appears in its final form on the display unit, and the user can check the final result that reflects his or her creative work.

This process allows users to see the photos they have selected and edited in real time, and can make additional edits or confirm the final photo depending on their satisfaction.

When a control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention receives a user input for selecting an automatic conversion item for a person image included in an editing item, the control unit can identify the person image included in a plurality of image data into a face part and a body part, and display an age group selection item for editing the face part into a plurality of age groups corresponding to the face part on the display unit.

For example, if a user wants to change the appearance of a person in a photo to various ages after taking a photo of himself or herself, the user selects the 'age change' function through the user input section, and the control section that receives this automatically distinguishes and identifies the face (face) and body (body) of the person in the photo.

Once the identification is complete, the control unit displays age selection items on the display unit from which the user can select different age groups (e.g., 20s, 30s, 40s, etc.), and the user can select one or more age groups.

When the control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention receives a user input for selecting a first age group among a plurality of age groups, it can edit the facial area into a first changed facial area reflecting the first age group and display it on the display unit.

For example, if a user wants to transform his/her face into the appearance of a person in his/her 60s through the age selection option after taking a picture in a photo booth, the user selects 60s from the age options displayed on the display unit, and the control unit recognizes the face of the person in the picture and edits the face to reflect the age characteristics of a person in his/her 60s. At this time, the editing may include skin texture, wrinkles, and changes in facial expression.

Afterwards, when editing is completed, the control unit reflects the changed face (first changed face part) to the original photo to create a final image, and displays it on the display unit so that the user can check his/her changed appearance and see how the characteristics of the selected age group are reflected on his/her face.

This process allows users to apply creative and personalized changes to their photos, providing Photo Booth users with a unique and personalized photo editing experience.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a control unit (130) receives a user input for selecting an automatic conversion item for a first background image, the control unit can identify the first background image and obtain first background information including a location, weather, and time corresponding to the first background image.

For example, if a user selects an image representing the Eiffel Tower in Paris as a background for a photo shoot in a photo booth and requests detailed information about the image, the user selects the 'background detailed information' function through the user input unit, and the control unit that receives this identifies the selected Eiffel Tower image and collects detailed information about the image.

The control unit analyzes the image of the Eiffel Tower to obtain information such as the location (Paris, Eiffel Tower), the time included in the image (e.g., sunset or night), and the weather condition (e.g., clear, cloudy). The background information obtained at this time can be obtained through analysis of visual elements in the image, metadata analysis, or linkage with an external database.

That is, the acquired background information provides additional context to the user and provides a basis for the user to request additional customization or editing related to the background, for example, the user can adjust the mood of the photo or apply effects to the photo according to a specific time zone or weather conditions based on the background information.

The control unit can utilize this detailed background information to enrich and personalize the user's photo taking and editing experience, thereby enhancing the value of using the photo booth.

A control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention can crawl an external search engine based on first background information to identify a first similar image having a preset similarity with the first background information and a first shooting pose of a first person image included in the first similar image.

More specifically, for example, if the user selects a photo with the Eiffel Tower in Paris as the background, the control unit uses an external search engine based on this background information (Eiffel Tower, Paris) to search for similar images on the Internet, and in the process, various photos with the Eiffel Tower as the background are searched, some of which may include specific poses that people take in front of the Eiffel Tower (e.g., a pose as if they are extending their hand and 'touching' the Eiffel Tower).

At this time, the control unit can identify a specific pose among these similar images and display this information on the display unit of the photo booth, thereby allowing the user to take more creative and fun poses when taking their own pictures by referring to the suggested poses. The operation of this control unit makes the photo-taking experience richer and more satisfying by suggesting poses that suit the background to the user.

When the control unit (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention receives a user input requesting pose information from the user input unit, it can display text information about the first shooting pose on the display unit.

More specifically, for example, if a user wants to take a picture with the Eiffel Tower in Paris in the background in a photo booth and wants to get pose ideas for the picture, the user submits a pose information request through a user input section of the photo booth, and the control section that receives this request displays a text description of the first photographing pose identified above, for example, a 'pose that appears to stretch out and touch the Eiffel Tower', on the display section.

Meanwhile, such text information serves as a guide to help users strike appropriate poses, and users can refer to it to strike creative and fun poses when taking pictures, thereby providing users with a variety of pose options when taking pictures, contributing to making the photo booth experience more personalized and enjoyable.

A control unit according to one embodiment of the present invention can derive a preset similarity for a first similar image based on the following [Mathematical Formula 1].

In the above [Mathematical Formula 1], e represents a natural constant which is the base of the natural logarithm, Sc represents a color similarity score which is a value quantifying the color similarity between the first similar image and the background image, St represents a texture similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of texture and pattern between the first similar image and the background image, Sh represents a histogram similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of brightness and contrast between the first similar image and the background image, Sl represents a layout similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of object arrangement and spatial configuration between the first similar image and the background image, and Sp represents a pose similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of poses of people in each image. That is, [Mathematical Formula 1] according to the present invention is implemented to comprehensively consider similarities in various aspects including color, texture, histogram, layout, and pose between the background image and the first similar image, calculate a total similarity score, and thereby provide the user with an optimal similar image, thereby improving the efficiency and satisfaction of image editing.

As an example of the present invention for the variables substituted in [Mathematical Formula 1], the color similarity score (Sc) can be set to be closer to 1 as the colors of two images are similar by comparing the similarity of each color channel (RGB), and closer to 0.1 as the colors of the images are dissimilar; the texture similarity score (St) can be set to be closer to 1 as the texture patterns of two images are similar by analyzing the texture pattern using a pattern recognition algorithm, and closer to 0.1 as the texture patterns of the two images are dissimilar; the histogram similarity score (Sh) can be set to be closer to 1 as the brightness distribution is closer to 1, and closer to 0.1 as the dissimilarity is analyzed, and the layout similarity score (Sl) can be set to be closer to 1 as the layout is similar, and closer to 0.1 as the dissimilarity is recognized, and the arrangement and spatial configuration of objects in two images is recognized through an image segmentation algorithm, and the pose similarity score (Sp) can be set to be closer to 1 as the pose is similar by recognizing through a pose estimation algorithm that analyzes the pose of a person; The closer it is to 0.1, the more similar it is. Meanwhile, it goes without saying that the values for such dissimilarity and similarity can be determined through a preset pattern or algorithm, or derived through a modified algorithm as needed.

More specifically, in [Mathematical Formula 1] according to the present invention, the natural index e is weighted more heavily than other factors for the similarity of color and texture, so that when it is very high or low, it is strongly reflected in the similarity, and the logarithmic function mitigates the influence of when it is very high or low in the similarity of the histogram, so that the difference in contrast of color, etc. is smoothly adjusted to prevent excessive weighting, thereby playing a role in identifying similar images more objectively.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit can recognize the user's emotional state and optimize the environment within the photo booth for the user. For example, when the user enters the photo booth, the control unit uses the built-in camera and sensors to analyze the user's facial expressions, voice tone, and even bio-signals such as heart rate, and based on this data, the control unit determines the user's current emotional state.

For example, if the user makes a happy expression, the control unit can create a pleasant shooting atmosphere by recommending a bright and lively background image, whereas if the user is determined to be stressed, the control unit can provide a customized background image for the user by creating a calm and comfortable background and a soft shooting atmosphere.

Additionally, the control unit can recommend poses that match the user's emotional state, for example, suggesting dynamic and energetic poses when the user is in an active emotional state, while suggesting more static and calm poses when the user is in a calm state.

That is, the control unit of one embodiment according to the present invention grasps the user's emotions and state in real time, and personalizes the photo booth experience to increase user satisfaction, and through this, the photo booth can be implemented to provide a customized experience that reflects the user's emotions, beyond a simple photo taking space.

100: Image capture device
110: User Input
120: Display section
130: Camera
200: Server
210: Communications Department
220: Storage
230: Control Unit

Claims (2)

For photo booths that offer design customization features,
camera;
An image capturing device having a display section for displaying a screen of a pre-installed application that enables editing and output of an image captured through the camera; and a user input section for user input;
A photo booth comprising: a device for capturing images; a photo booth that fixes the image capturing device to an area inside and accommodates a certain number of people inside;
A control unit that generally controls the operation of the configuration within the image capturing device;
A beam projector installed in the photo booth and projecting a screen onto a section of the photo booth captured by the image capturing device;
When the above control unit receives an input for a shooting request through the camera from the user input unit, it receives real-time image data captured through the camera and displays it on the display unit.
When the control unit receives a user input for selecting a first frame among a plurality of frames that divide and display a plurality of image data from the user input unit, the control unit displays a list of background images that serve as the background of the plurality of image data on the display unit.
When the above control unit receives a user input for selecting a first background image from among a plurality of background images displayed in the background image list from the user input unit, the beam projector projects the first background image onto a screen on one section of the photo booth.
When the control unit receives a user input requesting to start taking pictures from the user input unit, the control unit captures the plurality of image data reflecting the first background image through the camera, and reflects the first frame in the first image data and the second image data selected by the user among the plurality of image data.
The above control unit displays the final image data in which the first image data and the second image data are each placed in an area of the first frame, and the editing items for performing customization of the size, filter application, and design of the first frame for the final image data on the display unit.
When the above control unit receives a user input requesting completion of editing for the above editing item from the above user input unit, the above control unit displays the final image data for which editing has been completed on the above display unit.
When the above control unit receives a user input for selecting an automatic conversion item for a person image included in the above editing items, the control unit identifies the person image included in the above multiple image data into a face part and a body part, and displays an age group selection item for editing the face part into multiple age groups corresponding to the face part on the display unit.
When the above control unit receives a user input for selecting a first age group among the plurality of age groups, the above control unit edits the facial part into a first changed facial part reflecting the first age group and displays it on the display unit.
When the above control unit receives a user input for selecting an automatic conversion item for the first background image included in the above editing item, the above control unit identifies the first background image and obtains first background information including a location, weather, and time corresponding to the first background image.
The above control unit crawls an external search engine based on the first background information to identify a first similar image having a preset similarity with the first background information and a first shooting pose of a first person image included in the first similar image.
When the above control unit receives a user input requesting pose information from the user input unit, it displays text information about the first shooting pose on the display unit.
The above control unit derives the preset similarity for the first similar image based on the following [Mathematical Formula 1]:

In the above [Mathematical Formula 1], e denotes a natural constant which is the base of the natural logarithm, Sc denotes a color similarity score which is a value quantifying the color similarity between the first similar image and the background image, St denotes a texture similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of texture and pattern between the first similar image and the background image, Sh denotes a histogram similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of brightness and contrast between the first similar image and the background image, Sl denotes a layout similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of object arrangement and spatial configuration between the first similar image and the background image, and Sp denotes a pose similarity score which is a value quantifying the similarity of poses of people in each image.
A photo booth providing a design customization function, wherein the control unit identifies the user's current emotional state based on at least one bio-signal among the user's facial expression, voice tone, and heart rate through a built-in camera and sensor. delete