JP2003304474A - Image photography editor, its method and printing medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image photography editor for photograph automatic vending machines which improves the turnover rate of customers. <P>SOLUTION: The image photography editor executes a photograph play for photographing an object 31 by a user 31, using a photographing means 32; an edition play for editing images taken through the photographing means 32 by the user 31; and prints the edited photograph images, etc., for an output. The editor comprises a pre-edition play preparatory for the edition play before the edition play. This allows preparatory image processes in the edition play to be completed in advance, thereby improving the concentration on a highly creative edition play to reduce the time for the edition play. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image photographing / editing apparatus of a photo vending machine which is installed in a game center or the like, photographs a user by inserting coins, prints the photographed image and sells the photographed image.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, many photo vending machines for taking photographs and making sticker prints are installed in game centers and the like. As such a photo vending machine, the one disclosed in Utility Model Registration No. 3083255 is known. Explaining what is disclosed in the above publication with reference to FIG. 16, this is a photo vending machine 1
The inner space 3 is formed by the wall material 2 forming the outer shell of
In this internal space 3, a housing 4 equipped with various devices for taking photographs and editing photographed images is arranged, and a photographing booth 5 and an editing booth 6 are formed. Note that FIG.
For easy understanding, the members forming the ceiling of the photo vending machine 1 and the members covering the upper surface of the housing 4 are not shown.

A CCD camera 9 is attached to a front surface 7A of the housing 4 facing the photographing booth 5 at a position facing a subject 8 and a photographed image monitor 10 is arranged in the immediate vicinity thereof. A computer device 11 that receives image data from the CCD camera 9 and displays an image of a subject on a captured image monitor 10 and performs processing such as image combination is provided in the housing 4. A coin insertion slot 12 is opened on the front surface 7A of the housing 4, and the amount of coins inserted therein is checked by the consideration processing unit 13. If the result of the check is appropriate, the value from the consideration processing unit 13 is changed. The operation signal is input to the computer device 11, and the operation of the photo vending machine 1 can be started.

Reference numeral 14 is an illuminating device for illuminating the subject 8 at the time of taking a photograph, and the illuminating function is fulfilled by an operation signal from the computer device 11 in synchronization with the shutter operation of the CCD camera 9. Further, reference numeral 15 is a speaker attached to the front surface 7A, and is adapted to guide the subject 8 having entered the photographing booth 5 by voice, such as a procedure for photographing.

The subject 8 whose photography has been completed in the photography booth 5 moves to the editing booth 6 through the passage 16, and an editing operation is performed here in which a handwritten image, a figure and the like are combined with the photographed image.

On the rear surface 7B of the housing 4 facing the editing booth 6 side, a display 17 for receiving an image signal such as a photographed image transmitted from the computer 11 and displaying the image is provided. A touch pen 18 is arranged in the vicinity of the display 17 so that a user (subject 8) can touch the tip of the touch pen 18 with the surface of the display 17 to draw and input characters and figures. The input image data such as characters and figures, the stamp image, and the like are displayed on the display 17 after being combined with the captured image of the subject 8 captured by the CCD camera 9.

Further, inside the case 4, there is provided a printer 20 which receives the image data transmitted from the computer device 11 and prints the image on the print medium 19. The image data transmitted from the computer device 11 to the printer 20 is usually the image data synthesized on the display 17, and an image based on the image data is printed on the print medium 19 by the printer 20 and is displayed in a print photograph. It is designed to be delivered from a delivery port formed on the rear surface 7B of the body 4.

Reference numeral 21 is a speaker mounted on the rear surface 7B, and is adapted to guide the subject 8 who has entered the editing booth 6 by voice, such as the procedure of the editing work. Further, reference numerals 22, 23, and 24 denote curtains on the entrance side, exit side curtain, and passage 16 of the photo vending machine 1, respectively.
It is a curtain for partition.

The subject 8 enters the photographing booth 5 by opening the curtain 22 on the entrance side, and first inserts a coin into the insertion slot 12 so that the photo vending machine 1 can be used. Then, voice guidance from the speaker 15 and the captured image monitor 1
Photographing is executed according to the guide characters displayed on 0.

When the photography is completed in this way, the subject 8 moves to the editing booth 6 through the passage 16. After this movement, the next subject 8 waiting outside enters the photographing booth 5 and the photographing is started in the same manner as the above-mentioned procedure. In such a manner that the next person's photograph is taken at the same time, the subject 8 is guided by the speaker 21,
The editing work is completed according to the guide characters displayed on the display 17. After that, the subject 8 causes the printer 20 to print out a print photograph based on the edited image data, and with this as a hand, the curtain 23 on the exit side is opened and exits.

As described above, when the subject 8 comes out of the editing booth 6, the subject 8 afterwards moves from the photographing booth 5 to the editing booth 6 to perform the editing work.
In this way, the subject 8 sequentially and cyclically uses the photo vending machine 1.

[0012]

Observing the sequence of photography, editing work, and obtaining of print photographs of the above-mentioned photo vending machine 1, the editing work takes the longest time. The main reason for this is that the user, who is the subject, thinks variously about what kind of edited image to make, and edits with various tastes. Even if the above-mentioned photo vending machine 1 is installed in consideration of such a situation, it still takes a long time at the stage of editing work, so in the end,
The waiting time for the user becomes long, and the user has to wait for the turn with frustration, which is not preferable in terms of customer service. At the same time, if the customer's turnover ratio is low, the sales increase by the photo vending machine 1 is also affected, which is not preferable in the facility where the photo vending machine 1 is installed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an image photographing / editing apparatus for a photo vending machine, which can be used by a customer who is a subject comfortably and can improve the turnover rate of the customer. And

[0014]

In order to achieve the above object, in the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, the user is photographed by the photographing means and the user is photographed by the photographing means. An image shooting and editing apparatus for performing edit play for editing an edited image and printing out a shot image after editing, and configured to perform a pre-edit play that is a preparation for the edit play before the edit play. What is done is summarized.

That is, the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention is
Before the editing play, the pre-editing play, which is the preparation for the editing play, is performed.

Therefore, it is possible to newly intervene in the steps of the pre-editing play and preliminarily complete the preparatory work to be performed prior to the edit-playing. Examples of such pre-editing play include items corresponding to the preparatory stage of the editing play such as selection of a photo to be edited, adjustment of brightness of the photo, adjustment of rotation angle of the photo, and clipping of the photo.

In this way, by completing the preliminary pre-editing play in a mode different from the editing play, in the editing play, the user has various creative ideas and creative editing work. Can be carried out intensively.
As a result, the content of the editing play itself becomes the original editing work, and the required time is shortened.
The time required for each play such as pre-edit play and edit play is leveled. As a result, different users can participate in the above three types of play all at once, the so-called "triple customer service system" is realized, the flow of users is smooth without interruption, and the waiting time of users is shortened. And the annoyance of waiting in line is promoted, and customer service is improved and sales are improved with an increase in customer turnover. Also, when performing edit play immediately after shooting play as in the past,
You have to think about the concept and composition of editing while you are editing, but by interposing the time zone of the above pre-editing play, you can provide time to think about the concept and composition of editing in advance by edit play, so A play can be provided.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, after the editing play, the printing means for operating the edited image is operated to perform the printing play, and the editing play place and the printing play place are separated. If it is provided, the edit play is attached to the edit play, but the edit play and the print play are clearly separated, and the edit play and the print play exist in independent forms. As a result, the edit play time is shortened by the edit play that does not include the print play. As a result, different users can be engaged in the above four types of play all at once, the so-called "quadruple service system" is realized, and the flow of users becomes smooth without interruption.
The reduction of waiting time for users and the elimination of the annoyance of waiting in queues are promoted, and customer service is improved and sales are improved with an increase in customer turnover.

Regarding a specific required time, for example, when the maximum play time of each of the shooting play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play is 3 minutes, one set of users can play 12 minutes in total. become. Also, since 4 groups of users can use it at the same time, 20 groups of users can use it in one hour. If all the conventional plays are not separately provided, even if one user is provided with 10 minutes of play time, only 6 sets can be used, and the effect is great. In addition, since the user can be provided with sufficient play time, more satisfying play can be provided.

Further, when the user himself or herself newly organizes the layout of the print photograph, it often takes a long time to organize the layout itself, so that the place where the editing play is performed and the print play are performed. By clearly dividing the places where the play is performed, the time required for the edit play and the print play can be equalized.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, when the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play and the like are performed by one photo vending machine, each play is one photo vending machine. Since it is carried out in the form of being integrated, the moving distance of the user can be shortened. Further, since the control device for operating each play can be integrated in one place in the photo vending machine, the devices can be shared, the unit as the image photographing / editing device can be made compact, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, the photographing play is performed in the photographing booth in the photo vending machine, and the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play, etc. are performed from the outside of the photo vending machine. The space provided for shooting play and pre-editing play,
Since the space provided for editing play, print play, etc. is divided, the space for the shooting booth will not be hindered by the space for other plays, and the space for the shooting booth can be set large. it can. In addition, since the play other than the shooting play is performed from the outside of the photo vending machine, a sufficient space for each play can be secured, and a plurality of users can gather and enjoy each play.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, the photographing play is carried out on one side surface of the casing constituting the photo vending machine, and the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play, etc. are conducted on the other side surface of the casing. When configured to be performed, the housing is utilized in a core form, so that it is possible to omit the photographing booth and contribute to cost reduction and space reduction. At the same time, various devices necessary for the above-mentioned four plays are integrated in the housing, so that the devices can be shared, the unit of the image photographing / editing apparatus can be made compact, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, in the case where various devices used for the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play and the like are not arranged on one lateral side of the photo vending machine, the It is possible to install a photo vending machine with one lateral side aligned with the wall surface in the store, optimize the positional relationship with other in-store facilities, and realize effective use of space and store form that is easy for customers to move. .

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, when the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play and the like are performed by different devices, the devices performing the respective plays should be arranged at appropriate intervals. Since it can be distributed in a distributed manner, it is possible to secure a space where a plurality of customers such as a friend group can gather and enjoy in one play. Furthermore, by arranging each device appropriately apart, it is also advantageous in protecting the privacy of the customer. Further, even in a small store, by disposing the devices for each play in a distributed manner, it is possible to improve the cohesion of the store as a whole such that each store has its own arrangement.

In the image shooting / editing apparatus of the present invention, in the above-mentioned edit play, when the contents of the pre-edit set in the pre-edit play can be changed, the feeling of the user changes during the edit play. Sometimes, you can change the contents created in the pre-edit play and reflect the changed pre-edit contents in the edit play again, and the user can finally obtain the print picture that he likes most. it can.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, in the case where any one of the machine photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play and the printing play or a plurality of plays are executed at a plurality of places respectively. , There are more places where each play takes longer, than places where other plays are performed, and it is possible to avoid situations such as waiting for play, and it is satisfactory for users without lowering the customer turnover ratio. Can provide long-term play. further,
With regard to the play content of a plurality of play locations, the play content can be diversified by equipping different software.

For example, two types A and B are prepared for shooting play, a C type is prepared for pre-edit play, two types D and E are prepared for edit play, and further,
When F type is prepared for print play, play of 4 types of combinations, that is, ACDF, ACEF, BCD
A combination of F and BCEF can be provided, so that a variety of plays can be realized for users and the reuse rate can be increased.
Further, in the case of the above example, 6 sets of different users can be used at the same time, and the so-called “quadruple service system” becomes a “six service system”, and the customer service capability can be significantly enhanced. Since the combination of the above four plays can be flexibly configured, the store manager can introduce a flexible device according to the circumstances such as store space and budget. further,
For example, when one of a plurality of devices for print play malfunctions for some reason, or when a consumable item such as a print medium runs out, another device normally operating performs print play, and during that time, a malfunction occurs. Repairs and consumables can be arranged.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, when a plurality of places for performing editing play are provided,
Even if a pre-edit play is provided as a preparation stage, some users sometimes spend a particularly long time on the edit play. It is possible to avoid such a situation.

When the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention is provided with a plurality of groups including the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play, etc., a large number of customers are accepted due to the increase in the number of the groups. Is possible. Therefore, the so-called "quadruple customer service system" described above becomes a form of "eight customer service system" or "12 customer service system", and the customer service capability can be remarkably enhanced. Further, for example, when one of a plurality of pre-editing play devices fails for some reason, the pre-editing play can be performed by a device that has not failed, and the failure can be repaired during that time. It is possible to avoid the worst situation in which the entire photo vending machine becomes unusable.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, when the computer apparatus necessary for performing the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play, etc. is connected to the external network via the server, The content of the play can be transmitted to a friend or the like through the communication Internet or the like, and each play can be enjoyed through the communication Internet or the like. Alternatively, it is also very effective when sending the finally completed image data to parents and acquaintances to inform them of their energetic state. Further, when the image data obtained as a result of the play is stored in an external server via an external network, the image data can be reused such as being viewed from another computer terminal or the like. . Furthermore, it is possible to grasp the operating status of each play device from the outside and perform maintenance and maintenance (so-called remote maintenance).

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, when the layout of the print photograph output from the printing means in the print play includes at least one of a layout organized by the user and an existing standard layout. In addition, the user can freely select either of the above layouts to obtain a print photograph. In particular,
In the layout that the user organizes by himself, the layout can be freely done, and the favorite image can be printed large, or the same image can be laid out as desired depending on the number of users of one group, so that It is possible to meet the needs of individuals and perform printing effectively using the limited space of the printing medium without waste. In this way, flexible print photographs can be provided.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, the play can be executed in at least one of the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play on condition that the user inputs the identification information. In this case, for example, the user can carry around ID data such as a magnetic card and enjoy the game from any play. Also, when the user does not have time and wants to continue playing the next day, or when the wait time of play is long, which is some cause, kill the time elsewhere and play again. Can be returned to.

In the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, the pre-editing play is performed by selecting a photographed image by the photographing play, reversing the photographed image vertically and horizontally, adjusting the degree of inclination, rotating, reversing the front and back, trimming and color tone. Selection / change, trimming, composition, etc. are performed, and pre-processing corresponding to the above-described preparation stage of edit play is performed.
Since various pre-edits can be performed on the captured image in this way, it is possible to edit as desired. Further, in edit play, it is possible to prepare an image that is easier to play.

In the image photographing / editing method of the present invention, the image photographing / editing apparatus causes the user to photograph a subject by using the photographing means, and the user photographs with the photographing means. A pre-editing play, which is a preparation for the editing play for the user before the above-mentioned editing play, in which an editing play for editing an image is performed and a shot image after editing is printed out. The main point is to perform.

That is, before the edit play, the user is made to perform a pre-edit play which is a preparation for the edit play.

The operation and effect obtained by this image shooting and editing method are the same as those of the above-described image shooting and editing apparatus.

Further, a print medium used in the above-mentioned image photographing / editing apparatus or method is prepared, and the image obtained by the above-mentioned short-time and high rotation rate play is printed on the print medium.

[0039]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

1 to 6 are views showing an embodiment of the image photographing and editing apparatus of the present invention.

The image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention is provided in the photo vending machine 25, and an inner space 27 is formed by a wall material 26 forming an outer shell of the photo vending machine 25. A housing 2 equipped with various devices for taking a picture and editing a taken image on one side of the internal space 27.
8 is arranged, and the internal space 27 other than the housing 28 is a space for the photographing booth 29. Note that, in FIG. 1, members for forming a ceiling of the photo vending machine 25 and members for covering an upper surface of the housing 28 are not illustrated for easy understanding.

On the front surface 30A of the casing 28 facing the photographing booth 29 side, a camera 32 as a photographing means is attached at a position facing the object 31, and a photographed image monitor 33 is arranged in the immediate vicinity thereof. . The image data from the camera 32 is received and the subject 31 is displayed on the captured image monitor 33.
Computer devices 34A and 34B for displaying the image of, and performing processing such as image combination are provided in the housing 28. A coin slot 35 is provided on the front surface 30A of the housing 28.
Is opened, and the coin inserted therein is checked for the amount of money in the consideration processing unit 36. If the result of the check is proper, the operation signal from the above-mentioned consideration processing unit 36 is input to the computer device 34A, and the photograph is taken. The operation of the vending machine 25 can be started.

Image data of the subject 31 is transmitted from the camera 32 to the computer device 34A, and the image data is sent from the computer device 34A to the photographed image monitor 3.
3 and the image of the subject 31 is displayed on the monitor 33. Alternatively, the image may be directly transmitted from the camera 32 to the monitor 33 and displayed. A speaker 37 is provided to guide the progress of the shooting play in the shooting booth 29 by voice, and is fixed to the front surface 30A of the housing 28 so that it can be operated by an instruction from the computer device 34A. .

The subject 31 is sequentially photographed by the camera 32 by operating the operation unit 38 such as a shutter attached to the inner surface of the photographing booth 29 until the prescribed number of photographing images is reached.
Alternatively, the photographing may be automatically performed at regular time intervals by a voice instruction or the like. The image data obtained by this photographing is stored in the computer device 34A. Reference numeral 39 is an illuminating device that illuminates the subject 31 when taking a photograph. FIG. 2 is a left and right side view and a rear view showing the outer shape of the photo vending machine 25.

An editing work for synthesizing a handwritten image, a stamp figure and the like with the photographed image, that is, an editing play is performed. However, when the details of the steps of the editing play are observed in detail, the editing play is in a preparatory stage. It can be roughly divided into original editing work that makes full use of work and creativity.
Based on such an observation result, the pre-editing play, which is the pre-editing work, is performed before the editing play.

In order to perform the pre-editing play, the right side surface of the casing 28 (side surface of the casing on the right side of the object 31 shown in the figure).
The pre-editing display 40 is attached to 30B, and the image data to be pre-edited stored in the computer device 34A is displayed on the pre-editing display 40.
For the subject 31, using a touch pen 41 provided therein, selection of an image to be used for editing or print play from a plurality of photographed images by photographing play, reversal of photographed image vertically and horizontally, adjustment of inclination degree, Rotation, reverse front and back,
Perform pre-editing play prior to editing play such as trimming, color tone selection / change, trimming, and composition.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the screen of the pre-editing display 40. The pre-editing display 40 displays an image display section 42 on which a photographed image to be pre-edited is displayed, and pre-editing items are displayed. Edited item display section 43 and the same display section 43
An adjustment display section 44 corresponding to each item is provided.
When the image display unit 42, the pre-editing item display unit 43, and the adjustment display unit 44 bring the touch pen 41 into contact with the corresponding place, the photographed image of the place, the pre-editing item, the degree of adjustment, etc. are designated. There is. Each time such designation is made, the photographed image is processed according to the designation contents and stored in the computer device 34A.

In FIG. 3, the touch pen 41 selects one of the eight photographed images displayed on the image display section 42 with the reference numeral 42A, and the "brightness" is selected from the pre-edited item display section 43. Indicates that the touch pen 41 has been selected. When the brightness of the selected captured image 42A is set to the brightest state, the adjustment display unit 4
When "super bright" 4 is selected with the touch pen 41, the brightest image is obtained.

Alternatively, when the background of the photographed image is to be cut and an image such as a character or a figure is to be written and input in the cut portion in the edit play, after the background of the selected photographed image 42B is filled with the touch pen 41, When "cutout" in the pre-edited item display section 43 is selected with the touch pen 41, the background of the captured image 42B is erased. When touching "Return One" shown in FIG. 3 with the touch pen 41,
The previous pre-editing operation contents are canceled. Further, by touching "from the beginning" with the touch pen 41, it is possible to return the selected image to the state in which it is not preedited. Further, the adjustment display unit 44 is a button selection type in FIG. 3, but the switching to the slide bar which can be changed in an analog manner, the monochrome image, and the sepia image is turned on and off.
The method may be performed in step 1.

As a matter of course, a plurality of preprocessings such as brightness adjustment and background trimming can be performed on one captured image.

When the pre-editing play for each photographed image as described above is completed, the image data already obtained by the pre-editing is stored in the computer device 34A,
Finally, when the touch pen 41 touches the "to draw" screen that specifies the shift to edit play, the subject 31
Will be able to move to the place where edit play is performed. A speaker 45 is provided to guide the progress of the pre-editing play by voice, is fixed to the right side surface 30B of the housing 28, and is operated by an instruction from the computer device 34A.

The edit play performed after the pre-edit play is performed on the rear surface 30C of the housing 28. The image data obtained by the above-mentioned pre-editing play is transmitted from the computer device 34A to the computer device 34B.
Display 4 for editing to perform editing play
6 is attached to the rear surface 30C, and this display 46
An image for editing stored in the computer device 34B is displayed on the screen.

In the editing play, the pre-edited image which is the base image of the editing play is read out from the computer device 34B, and a handwritten image, a stamp image or the like is input thereto by using the touch pen 47 paired with the display 46,
The computer device 34B combines the pre-edited image data and the image data input by handwriting or the like.

FIG. 4 shows a display 46 for editing play.
Is a diagram showing an example of the screen of FIG. 1, which has a format in which touch pens are prepared on the left and right sides and the same editing play can be performed on the left and right sides. Therefore, only the right side will be described here. When the downward arrow of the “change” display unit 48 is touched with the touch pen 47, the pre-edited image selected in the pre-editing play is read from the computer device 34B and sequentially displayed on the display unit 48. Then, when the sideways arrow is touched with the touch pen 47 at the place of the favorite image, the edit screen portion 4 which is a large screen is displayed.
The image of that preference is displayed at 9. Alternatively, the pre-edited images may be displayed in a list with small thumbnail images for selection.

In the image displayed on the editing screen section 49,
Use the touch pen 47 to write and input characters, figures, etc., select the stamp figure with the touch pen 47 to input various figures and borders, or operate the scooping function to write the image. Erase and write again to perform edit play. In such edit play, various pre-edits such as brightness adjustment and background clipping have been completed by the above-mentioned pre-play, so that the subject 31 can concentrate on his or her creativity. A good quality meditative play is carried out quickly. A speaker 50 is provided to guide the progress of the edit play by voice, which is fixed to the rear surface 30C of the housing 28 and operated by the output of the computer device 34B. Then, the image data of the final edited image is the computer device 34B.
Then, the subject 31 moves toward the left side surface 30D of the housing 28 in preparation for the next print play.

In the above edit play, when the user's feelings are changed during the edit play and it is desired to change the edit contents already drawn, the contents created in the pre-edit play are changed. , The changed contents of the pre-edit can be reflected again in the edit play. Therefore, an image showing the contents of the pre-edit can be read from the computer device 34B, the pre-edit can be corrected, and then the edit play can be started. Therefore, the user can finally obtain the most favorite print photograph. For example, the color tone of the captured image can be changed again when the color of the pen, character, or stamp input in the edit play does not match the captured image or does not appear.

The print play performed after the edit play is performed on the left side surface 30D of the housing 28. The printer 51, which is a printing unit in the above print play, is attached to the inside of the left side surface 30D of the housing 28, and the printing medium 5
Photo vending machine 25 with the print photo printed on 2 in hand
Use ends.

The layout of the above print photograph is the case 2
The layout display 53 attached to the left side surface 30D of the display 8 and the touch pen 54 paired with the display 53 are used. There are two methods for setting the layout: a method in which the user 31 organizes itself according to his / her preference, and a method in which an existing standard layout is used.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of an image on the display 53 showing what the former user 31 organizes himself. The image data obtained by the editing play is the computer device 34B.
Is transmitted from the display 53 to the display 53 and is displayed on the exemplary display unit 55 of the display 53 as an image of portrait orientation, landscape orientation, or various sizes. The image of the example display section 55 is moved to the adjacent layout setting section 56 by, for example, dragging and dropping, and a desired arrangement is performed, whereby a layout rich in variations and tastes is completed.

The image data of the completed layout is stored in the computer device 34B, and the printer 51
Receives the above image data from the computer device 34B, and outputs a print photograph of a layout organized by itself. When the user 31 performs such layout organization by himself, the layout organization may take a long time. Therefore, it is desirable that the print play location is arranged separately from the edit play location.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of an image on the display 53 showing the latter standard layout. The image data obtained by the edit play is transmitted from the computer device 34B to the display 53, and the standard divided screen 57 of the display 53 is displayed in six types in the illustrated case. The user 31 selects a desired standard divided screen 57 from among these with the touch pen 54, and a print photograph of the selected layout is output. A speaker 58 is provided to guide the progress of print play by voice, and is fixed to the left side surface 30D of the housing 28.
It is designed so that output will be operated by instructions from.

Since the plays are sequentially digested in the order of each play described above, the next user 31 enters the shooting booth 29 immediately after the shooting play is completed, and the third user,
All the play parts are in a used state like the fourth person, and the photo vending machine 25 having a good customer turnover rate is operated.

In the above embodiment, two computer devices 34A and 34B are used, and the pre-editing play and the editing play, which have a relatively high processing load, are processed by different computer devices so that the processing speed can be increased. It prevents the decline. Of course, if the computer device has a high processing capacity, the image capturing / editing device can be operated by one unit.

The print play can be performed at the same place as the above edit play. In this case, it is desirable that the layout of the print photograph output from the printing unit is an existing standard layout to shorten the time required for print play.

A curtain 60 is arranged on a support member 59 fixed to the upper part of the casing 28 at a place where each play other than the shooting play is performed, thereby protecting privacy. Further, reference numeral 61 is a doorway curtain provided on the wall member 26. In addition, in the above-mentioned example, an example in which the touch pen is used for the operation is described, but the operation may be performed by touching the display with a finger instead of the touch pen.

FIG. 7 shows an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Since this image shooting / editing apparatus takes a long time to perform the editing play among the shooting play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play, the place where the editing play is performed is provided more than the places where the other plays are performed. In the case shown in FIG.
Two sets of a display 46 and a touch pen 47 for editing play arranged at 0C are provided. Then, the time limit for edit play is set to a multiple of the time limit for other plays (twice in this example). Other than that, it is the same as the above-mentioned embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts.

Therefore, in this case, the situation of "waiting for edit play" can be avoided, and a satisfactory long-time play can be provided to the user without lowering the customer turnover ratio. Other than that, the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment are obtained.

FIG. 8 shows an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. This image capturing / editing device is a case where many places for performing editing play are provided,
In the illustrated example, a total of four sets of a display 46 and a touch pen 47 for editing play arranged on the rear surface 30C of the housing 28 are provided. Other than that, it is the same as each of the above-described embodiments, and the same reference numerals are given to the same portions.

Therefore, even when a large number of customers are engaged in editing play at a time, the device is often used by a large number of people, and therefore each individual is provided with fair and satisfactory play at the same price. it can. Other than that, the same operational effects as the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

FIG. 9 shows an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. This image capturing / editing apparatus is provided with a housing 2
On one lateral side 62 of the photo vending machine 25 including 8, a variety of devices used for the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play, etc., that is, the pre-editing display 40, the touch pen 41, the speaker 45, and the display for the editing play. Four
6, a touch pen 47, a speaker 50, a display 53 for layout setting of a print photograph, a touch pen 54,
This is a case where the speaker 58, the support member 59, the curtain 60, and the like are not arranged. Other than that, it is the same as each of the above-described embodiments, and the same reference numerals are given to the same portions.

The photo vending machine can be installed by aligning the one lateral side 62 with the wall surface 63 in the store, and optimizing the positional relationship with other in-store facilities to effectively use the space and to move for customers. An easy store format is realized. Other than that, the same operational effects as the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

FIG. 10 shows an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the above embodiment,
The housing 28 is equipped with various devices necessary for each play, but this image shooting and editing apparatus uses a pre-editing play, an editing play, and a printing play on the outer surface of the wall material 26 that forms the outline of the photo vending machine 25. This is the case when the various equipment provided for is installed. The devices provided on the outer surface of the wall member 26 are connected to the computer devices 34A and 34B by connection cables (not shown). Other than that, it is the same as each of the above-described embodiments, and the same reference numerals are given to the same portions.

Therefore, the space used for the shooting play is arranged in the photo vending machine 25, and the space used for other pre-editing play, editing play, print play, etc. is arranged outside the photo vending machine 25. The space for the shooting booth is not affected by the space for other plays, and the space for the shooting booth can be set large. In addition, since the play other than the shooting play is performed from the outside of the photo vending machine, a sufficient space for each play can be secured, and a plurality of users can gather and enjoy each play. Further, since no equipment is provided on the outer side surface 62A of the housing 28, the positional relationship with other facilities can be optimized when the photo vending machine is installed. Other than that, the same operational effects as the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

11 and 12 show an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. This image photographing / editing apparatus is a case where the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play and the like are performed by different devices. Each play is performed by a camera 32, a lighting device 39, a photographed image monitor 33, a photographing / playing device 64 including an operation unit 38 such as a shutter, a pre-editing display 40, and a touch pen 4.
1, a pre-editing play device 65 including a speaker 45,
An image is displayed in a device form such as an edit play device 66 including a display 46 for editing play, a touch pen 47, a speaker 50, a display 53 for setting layout of print photographs, a print play device 67 including a touch pen 54, a speaker 58, and the like. The shooting and editing device is organized.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a specific shape of the pre-editing play device 65, and the pre-editing display 4 is shown.
0, touch pen 41, etc. are arranged, and a curtain 60 is also provided. The other play devices 66 and 67 have the same shape. Further, the shooting / playing device 64 may have only a housing.

Further, the edit play device 66 shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 11 is a case where there are a plurality of places for performing edit play. Further, the computer device that operates each play may be connected to each play device from one place as in the above-described reference numerals 34A and 34B, or may be arranged for each play device.

Further, any one of the shooting play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play or a plurality of plays may be performed at a plurality of places. Although not shown,
Two types of shooting play device 64, pre-edit play device 65
By arranging one type, two types of the edit play device 66, and one type of the print play device 67, it is possible to enjoy shooting and editing of various combinations by combining the above types. Other than that, it is the same as each of the above-described embodiments, and the same reference numerals are given to the same portions.

As described above, the device 6 for performing each play
Since 4, 65, 66 and 67 can be dispersedly arranged at appropriate intervals, it is possible to secure a space where a plurality of customers such as a friend group can gather and enjoy in one play. Furthermore, by arranging each device appropriately apart, it is also advantageous in protecting the privacy of the customer. In addition, even in a small store, by disposing the devices for each play in a distributed manner, it is possible to improve the cohesion of the store as a whole. Then, you can enjoy shooting and editing with various combinations as described above. Each device is not limited to a wired or wireless connection method as long as it can send and receive an electrical signal. In particular, wired LAN, wireless LA
It is preferable that the connection is made by N, Bluetooth, IEEE 1394, or the like. Other than that, the same operational effects as the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

FIG. 13 shows an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. This image photographing / editing apparatus connects respective computer devices arranged in the devices 64, 65, 66, 67 for performing respective plays to the server 68,
Furthermore, the router 69 is connected to an external network. Other than that, it is the same as each of the above embodiments,
Similar parts are given the same reference numerals.

In this way, the image data representing the status of each play is transmitted to the person in another place through the external network, or the person who receives the message sends a message or the like to the user of the photo vending machine 25. Can be sent. Therefore, the content of each play can be transmitted / received to / from a friend or the like through the communication internet or the like, or each play can be enjoyed through the communication internet or the like. Alternatively, it is also very effective when sending the finally completed image data to parents and acquaintances to inform them of their energetic state. Further, when the image data obtained as a result of the play is stored in an external server via an external network, the image data can be reused such as being viewed from another computer terminal or the like. . Furthermore, it is possible to grasp the operating status of each play device from the outside and perform maintenance and maintenance (so-called remote maintenance). Other than that, the same operational effects as the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

FIG. 14 shows an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. This image photographing / editing apparatus is a case in which a plurality of groups including the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play are provided. Here, the devices 64, 65, 66 and 67 for performing each play form one set, and two sets are arranged. Further, similarly to the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, it is connected to the external network via the server 68 and the router 69.
Other than that, it is the same as each of the above-described embodiments, and the same reference numerals are given to the same portions.

As described above, by making the number of sets plural, it is possible to receive a large number of customers, and it is possible to remarkably improve the customer service ability. Further, for example, when one of the plurality of pre-editing play devices fails for some reason,
It is possible to perform the pre-editing play with a device that is not in failure and repair the failure in the meantime, and avoid the worst situation in which the entire photo vending machine becomes unusable. Other than that, the same operational effects as the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

FIG. 15 shows an image photographing / editing apparatus according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. This image photographing / editing apparatus is a case in which at least one of the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play is configured to be playable on condition that the user inputs the identification information. When the user 31 first performs a shooting play, the shooting play device 64 is set to the user 31.
When the identification information is input, for example, the identification information is recorded on the magnetic card 70 and sent from the shooting and playing device 64. As this identification information, a password or ID number is usually used. Then, the image data of the user 31 is transmitted to the computer device 34A in a state where the image data is associated with the identification information, and is stored in the storage unit thereof.

Next, when the user 31 sets the magnetic card 70 in the acceptance section of the pre-editing play device 65, the identification information of the magnetic card 70 and the identification information attached to each image data are collated and used. The image of the person 31 is ready to be read on the display 40 for pre-editing play. The user 31 reads out his image and performs pre-editing work. The image data of the user 31 who has completed the pre-editing is again stored in the computer device 34A in a state where the identification information is attached, and is ready for the next editing play.

The pre-edit play is completed as described above, and the user 31 inserts the magnetic card 70 into the edit play device 6
When set in the accepting unit 6, the identification information of the magnetic card 70 is collated with the identification information attached to each pre-edited image data, and the image of the user 31 can be read on the display 46 for editing play. It becomes a state. User 31
Edits while reading out his own image and inputting a handwritten image or the like. User 3 who has completed such editing
The image data of No. 1 is again stored in the computer device 34B in a state where the identification information is attached, and is prepared for the next print play.

In this way, when the editing play is completed and the user 31 sets the magnetic card 70 in the reception section of the print playing device 67, the identification information of the magnetic card 70 and each edited image data are added. And the identification information
The image of the user 31 becomes ready to be read on the display 53 for setting the layout of the print photograph. The user 31 reads out his own image and performs the layout setting work. After that, the printer 51 outputs the print photograph printed on the print medium 52.

It should be noted that although the above-described configuration and operation have been described on the premise of connection connection centering around the computer devices 34A and 34B shown in FIG.
A computer device may be provided in each of 4, 65, 66, and 67, and these computer devices may be connected by the server 68. Further, the identification information in the shooting play stage may be issued from any of the server 68, the computer device 34A, the computer device of the shooting play device 64, and the like.

Furthermore, the identification information of the magnetic card 70 at each stage of the pre-editing play device 65, the editing play device 66, and the printing play device 67, and the identification information already stored in the server 68, the computer devices 34A, 34B, and the like. Is checked by the server 68, the computer devices 34A, 3
4B, each of the play devices 65, 66, 67 may be a computer device or the like. Further, instead of the magnetic card 70, a printing paper on which a password or ID number is printed may be used. Other than that, it is the same as each of the above-described embodiments, and the same reference numerals are given to the same portions.

Therefore, the user 31 uses the magnetic card 70.
You can carry around with ID data such as etc. and enjoy it in any play. Also, if the user does not have time and wants to continue playing the next day, or if there is a long waiting time for play, which is some cause, kill the time elsewhere and play again. Can be returned to. Other than that, the same operational effects as the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

[0090]

As described above, according to the image photographing / editing apparatus of the present invention, the preliminary editing play step is newly intervened to perform the preliminary work to be performed prior to the editing play. Can be completed in advance. Examples of such pre-editing play include items corresponding to the preparatory stage of the editing play such as selection of a photo to be edited, adjustment of brightness of the photo, adjustment of rotation angle of the photo, and clipping of the photo.

In this way, the preliminary pre-editing play is completed in a mode of play different from the edit play, so that the user in the edit play has various creative ideas and creative work. Can be carried out intensively.
As a result, the content of the editing play itself becomes the original editing work, and the required time is shortened.
The time required for each play such as pre-edit play, edit play, and print play is leveled. As a result, different users can be engaged in the above four types of play all at once, the so-called "quadruple service system" is realized, the flow of users is smooth without interruption, and the waiting time of users is shortened. And the annoyance of waiting in line is promoted, and customer service is improved and sales are improved with an increase in customer turnover. In addition, when performing edit play immediately after shooting play as in the past, it is necessary to consider the concept and composition of editing while editing, but by interposing the time zone of the pre-edit play described above By that time, it is possible to provide time to think about the editing concept and composition in advance, so it is possible to provide a play with plenty of space.

Further, in the image shooting / editing method of the present invention, the same effect as that of the above-described image shooting / editing apparatus can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of an image capturing / editing apparatus of the present invention.

2A and 2B are external views of the image photographing and editing apparatus, FIG. 2A is a left side view, FIG. 2B is a rear view, and FIG.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a display for pre-editing play.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a display for edit play.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a display for layout setting of a print photograph.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a layout setting display of a print photograph.

FIG. 7 is a partial plan view showing a second embodiment of the image photographing / editing apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a partial plan view showing a third embodiment of the image photographing and editing apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the image photographing / editing apparatus.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a fifth embodiment of the image photographing / editing apparatus.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of the image photographing / editing apparatus.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the shape of a pre-editing play device.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of the image photographing / editing apparatus.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an eighth embodiment of the image photographing / editing apparatus.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a ninth embodiment of the image photographing / editing apparatus.

FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 photo vending machine 2 wall materials 3 internal space 4 housing 5 shooting booth 6 Editing booth 7A front 7B rear 8 subject 9 CCD camera 10 Shooting image monitor 11 Computer equipment 12 slot 13 Consideration processing unit 14 Lighting device 15 speakers 16 passages 17 Display 18 Touch pen 19 print media 20 printers 21 speakers 22 curtains 23 curtains 24 curtains 25 photo vending machines 26 wall materials 27 Internal space 28 housing 29 Shooting booth 30A front 30B right side 30C rear 30D left side 31 subject 32 cameras 33 Photograph monitor 34A Computer equipment 34B computer equipment 35 slot 36 consideration unit 37 speakers 38 Operation unit such as shutter 39 Lighting device 40 pre-editing display 41 Touch pen 42 Image display section 42A photographed image 42B photographed image 43 Pre-edited item display section 44 Adjustment display section 45 speakers 46 display 47 touch pen 48 "Change" display 49 Edit screen section 50 speakers 51 printer 52 print media 53 display 54 touch pen 55 Display unit 56 Layout setting section 57 Standard split screen 58 speakers 59 Support member 60 curtains 61 curtain 62 one side 62A outer surface 63 wall 64 Shooting play device 65 Pre-editing play device 66 Edit Play Device 67 Print Play Device 68 servers 69 router 70 magnetic cards

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Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A shooting play in which a user shoots a subject using a shooting unit and an editing play in which a user edits an image shot by the shooting unit are performed, and a shot image after editing is printed. An image capturing / editing apparatus for outputting, characterized in that it is configured to perform a pre-editing play as a preparation for the editing play before the editing play. 2. The edit play is configured to be performed after the edit play is performed by operating the printing means of the edited image, and the edit play location and the print play location are provided separately. 1. The image photographing / editing apparatus described in 1. 3. The image photographing and editing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play and the like are performed in one photo vending machine. 4. The photographing play is performed in a photographing booth in the photo vending machine, and the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play, etc. are performed from the outside of the photo vending machine. The image photographing and editing apparatus according to the item 1. 5. The shooting play is performed on one side surface of a casing of the photo vending machine, and the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play, etc. are performed on the other side surface of the casing. The image capturing / editing apparatus according to claim 1. 6. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein various kinds of equipment used for the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play and the like are not arranged on one lateral side of the photo vending machine. Image shooting and editing device. 7. The image photographing and editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, the printing play and the like are performed by different devices. 8. The image shooting and editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein in the edit play, the content of the pre-edit set in the pre-edit play can be changed. 9. The method according to claim 2, wherein any one of the shooting play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play or a plurality of plays are performed at a plurality of locations. The image photographing and editing device described. 10. The image shooting and editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of places for performing edit play are provided. 11. The image photographing / editing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of groups including the photographing play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play are provided. 12. The computer device necessary for performing the shooting play, pre-editing play, editing play, print play, etc., is connected to an external network via a server. Image shooting and editing device. 13. The layout of a print photograph output from the printing means in the print play includes at least one of a layout organized by a user and an existing standard layout. The image photographing and editing apparatus according to the item 1. 14. The play can be performed on condition that the user inputs the identification information in at least one of the shooting play, the pre-editing play, the editing play, and the printing play. The image shooting and editing apparatus according to item 1. 15. The pre-editing play includes selecting a photographed image by the photographing play, reversing the photographed image vertically and horizontally, adjusting an inclination degree, rotating, reversing the front and back, trimming, selecting / changing a color tone, cutting, The image capturing / editing apparatus according to claim 1, which performs composition or the like. 16. The image shooting / editing apparatus performs a shooting play in which a user shoots a subject using the shooting means and an editing play in which the user edits an image shot by the shooting means. An image photographing / editing method for printing out a photographed image after being edited, wherein the image is characterized by allowing the user to perform a pre-editing play which is a preparation for the editing play before the editing play. Shooting editing method. 17. A print medium used in the image capturing / editing apparatus or method according to claim 1. Description: