JP3337679B2 - Photo vending machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

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

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many game vending machines have been installed in game centers and the like to take pictures and make sticker prints. As such a photo vending machine, a photo vending machine as shown in FIG. 8 is generally used. This is a housing 1 in which various devices are provided inside and on the front.
And a column 3 protruding from the top and bottom of the housing 1 to the back of the subject 2.

[0003] A curtain 5 serving as a background at the time of photographing is hung from the front end portions of the both columns 3, and the casing 1,
A space surrounded by the columns 3 and the curtain 5 forms a booth for photographing the subject 2. Two lights 4 for irradiating the subject 2 in the photographing booth are attached to the upper support 3.

A camera 6 for photographing the subject 2 is provided inside the housing 1. A transparent plate 10 is fitted on a surface of the housing 1 located on the subject 2 side of the camera 6. Further, a computer device 7 that receives image data from the camera 6 and performs processing such as image synthesis is provided inside the housing 1. On the subject 2 side of the housing 1, a display 8 that receives an image signal such as a composite image transmitted from the computer device 7 and displays an image is provided.

Further, a printer 9 for receiving image data transmitted from the computer device 7 and printing the image on a print medium 15 is provided inside the housing 1. The print medium 15 printed by the printer 9 is sent out from an outlet 19 formed on the right side of the housing 1.

Further, an operation panel is provided on the front surface of the housing 1, and a controller 11 is provided on the operation panel. The controller 11 includes a touch pen 12
The user 2 can draw and input characters and figures by touching the tip of the touch pen 12 to the surface of the display 8. Image data and stamps of characters and figures input by handwriting are provided. An image or the like is combined with a captured image of the subject 2 captured by the camera 6, displayed on the display 8, and printed on the print medium 15.

Here, in the photo vending machine, input of a handwritten image is performed by displaying a handwritten image input screen as shown in FIG. The handwritten image input screen displays a photographed image display field 22 in which a photographed image of the camera 6 is displayed, and icons 21a, 21b, and 21c that are tapped with the touch pen 12 when a handwritten pen, a stamp image, and alphabet characters are input. Menu display field 21 is displayed.

When inputting a handwritten image or the like,
After tapping the handwriting pen, the stamp image, and the icons 21a, 21b, and 21c of the alphabet characters with the tip of the touch pen 12, draw the picture or the character by touching the tip of the touch pen 12 on the displayed captured image display field 22. By touching or touching, input of a handwritten image, a stamp image, alphabetical characters, and the like is performed.

[0009]

However, in the above-described photo vending machine, since both the photographed image display section 22 and the menu display section 21 are displayed on the display screen of one display 8, the photographed image display section 22 is provided. And the display in the menu display field 21 is reduced. In particular, when the photographed image display column 22 is small, there is a problem that it is difficult to see a detailed expression, pose, and the like, and it is difficult to input a handwritten image or the like. Further, when the menu display column 21 is small, the types of menus to be displayed are reduced, and there is a problem that various handwritten images and the like cannot be input.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to provide a photo vending machine that makes it easy to see detailed expressions and poses of a photographed image.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, a photo vending machine of the present invention is a photo vending machine for photographing a subject including a user and selling the photograph, and a photographing means for photographing the subject. When a first display means for displaying the image captured by the imaging means, the by operation of the user
Second image input for inputting a second image to be combined with a captured image
Means for synthesizing the photographed image and the second image
A step, image output means for outputting a composite image of the photographed image and the second image, and second display means for displaying information other than the photographed image , wherein the first display means displays an image of the second image.
Also serves as an image data input unit to which image data is input
In addition, when the second display means inputs the second image, the second image
Display the input mode to select the input mode for the second image and
Mode information input to input information such as switching and / or switching
The gist is that it also serves as a department .

That is, a photo vending machine according to the present invention has a first display means for displaying a photographed image photographed by photographing means, an image output means for outputting the photographed image, and a second display means for displaying information other than the photographed image. 2 display means. For this reason, since the captured image and the information other than the captured image are displayed on separate display units, the captured image and the information other than the captured image are displayed in a large size, and the detailed expression and pose of the captured image are easily seen. . Further, information other than the captured image that can be displayed is increased, and various handwritten images and the like can be input.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, a second image input means for inputting a second image to be synthesized with the photographed image by a user operation, and an image synthesizing means for synthesizing the photographed image and the second image are provided. When the image output means is capable of outputting a composite image of the photographed image and the second image, the photographed image is displayed in a large size, and fine expressions and poses can be easily seen. Is easier to do.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, when the second display means displays the input mode of the second image at the time of inputting the second image, the input mode of the captured image and the input mode of the second image are set as follows. Since the images are displayed on separate display means, the captured image and the input mode are displayed in a large size, and fine expressions and poses are easily seen, so that the input of the second image is facilitated. Further, the types of input modes to be displayed are increased, and various handwritten images and the like can be input.

In the photo vending machine according to the present invention, the second display means also functions as a mode information input section for inputting information such as selection and / or switching of the input mode of the second image when inputting the second image. In this case, selection and / or switching of the input mode can be performed by using the second display means, so that various second images can be easily input.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, when the input mode of the second image, which can be selected and / or switched by the second display means when the second image is input, can be set in advance. , For stores with photo vending machines, etc., can set their own second image input mode,
It is possible to attract customers by giving each store its own uniqueness.

In the photo vending machine according to the present invention, when the first display means also serves as an image data input section for inputting image data of the second image, the first display means displays the photographed image displayed on the first display means. Since the second image can be directly input on the top, the input of the second image is extremely easy.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, the input mode of the second image includes input of a handwritten image, line thickness of the handwritten image, input of a stamp image, size of the stamp image,
When at least one of the colors of the second image is included, various second images can be input.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, when the second display means displays an operation message for the user, the operation message is displayed in a large size to facilitate the operation and many operation messages are displayed. It can be displayed and more complicated operations can be realized with an easy-to-understand user interface.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, when the second display means also functions as an operation signal input section for inputting an operation signal for the operation message, the operation message is displayed on the second display means. Since signals can be directly input, input of operation signals is extremely easy.

[0021]

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

FIGS. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of a photo vending machine according to the present invention. This photo vending machine includes a housing 1 provided with various devices inside and on the front, and a column 3 protruding from above and below the housing 1 to reach behind the subject 2. Hereinafter, the side facing the subject 2 is referred to as the “front” of the housing 1, the opposite side is referred to as the “back”, the right side as viewed from the subject 2 is referred to as the “right” of the housing 1, and the opposite side is referred to as the “left”.

A curtain 5 as a background for photographing is hung from the front ends of the two pillars 3.
A space surrounded by the columns 3 and the curtain 5 forms a booth for photographing the subject 2. Two lights 4 for irradiating the subject 2 in the photographing booth are attached to the upper support 3. Thus, the housing 1 constitutes a part of the photographing booth.

A camera 6 for photographing the subject 2 is provided inside the housing 1. A transparent plate 10 is fitted on a surface of the housing 1 located on the subject 2 side of the camera 6. Further, a computer device 7 that receives image data from the camera 6 and performs processing such as image synthesis is provided inside the housing 1.

Further, a printer 9 for receiving image data transmitted from the computer device 7 and printing the image on a print medium 15 is provided inside the housing 1. The print medium 15 printed by the printer 9 is sent out from an outlet 19 formed on the front surface of the housing 1.

A first display 8a for receiving an image signal such as a composite image transmitted from the computer device 7 and displaying an image is provided on the front left side of the housing 1. On the right side of the front of the housing 1, an input mode for inputting a handwritten image or a stamp image to be synthesized with the captured image displayed on the first display 8a as information other than the captured image, The second display 8b on which an instruction message or the like is displayed is provided.

Further, an operation panel is provided on the front surface of the housing 1, and a controller 11 is provided on the operation panel. The controller 11 includes a touch pen 12
When the user 2 taps (lightly taps) the surface of the first display 8a or the second display 8b with the touch pen 12 according to an operation instruction displayed on the second display 8b, various operation signals are generated. It is sent to the computer device 7 and various operations such as a shutter operation are performed.

Further, the touch pen 12 can draw and input characters and figures by touching the tip of the touch pen 12 to the surface of the first display 8a. And a stamp image or the like are combined with a photographed image of the subject 2 photographed by the camera
The information is displayed on the display 8a and printed on the print medium 15. As described above, the first display 8a also serves as an image data input unit to which image data such as a handwritten image and a stamp image is input.

When inputting the handwritten image or the like, various input modes are displayed on the second display 8b.
The input mode includes, for example, input of a handwritten image,
Determination of line thickness of handwritten images, input of multiple types of stamp images, determination of size of stamp images, determination of color of handwritten images and stamp images, input of kana characters, hiragana and katakana when inputting kana characters And the like.

The second display 8b also functions as a mode information input unit for inputting information such as selection and / or switching of an input mode by operating the touch pen 12 when inputting a handwritten image or the like. When inputting a handwritten image or the like, selection and / or
Alternatively, an input mode that can be switched or the like can be set in advance at a store such as a game center. By doing so, it is possible to set a unique input mode for a store or the like in which a photo vending machine is installed, and to attract customers with uniqueness of each store or the like.

The touch pen 12 can input a questionnaire by operating the user 2 in accordance with an instruction displayed on the second display 8b, and transmits the result of the input questionnaire to the outside. It is possible to do it. Thus, the second display 8
“b” also functions as an operation signal input unit to which an operation signal corresponding to the operation message is input.

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

In this example, the image viewed by the user 2 from the first display 8a and the image printed by the printer 9 are obtained by synthesizing a photographed image of the subject 2 and a handwritten input image with the touch pen 12 and the like. .

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the computer device 7 is configured to operate various image signals and operation signals input to the first input unit 35a of the first display 8a or the second input unit 35b of the second display 8b by the touch pen 12. Control means 31 is provided for receiving signals via the controller 11 and performing various controls in accordance with the received operation signals and the like. The control means 31 starts control such as photographing by receiving a detection signal from the coin detection unit 17.

On the first display 8a, a first input unit 3 to which a handwritten image or the like is inputted by the touch pen 12 is provided.
5a and a first display unit 3 for displaying a captured image, a composite image, and the like.
6a. The handwritten image or the like input by the touch pen 12 is stored in the pen image storage unit 32,
The stored data such as a handwritten image is sent to an image synthesizing unit 30 described later. An operation signal input by the touch pen 12 is sent to the control unit 31 via the controller 11, and various controls are performed.

The second display 8b has a second input unit 35b through which an operation signal such as selection and / or switching of an input mode such as a handwritten image is input by the touch pen 12, and uses the input mode and the operation instruction. And a second display section 36b for displaying to the user 2. Selection of the input mode input by the touch pen 12 and / or
Alternatively, an operation signal for switching or the like is sent to the control unit 31 via the controller 11 to perform various controls.

The computer device 7 is provided with a mode information storage section 33. Mode information storage unit 3
3 includes, for example, input of a handwritten image, determination of the line thickness of the handwritten image, input of a plurality of types of stamp images, determination of the size of the stamp image, determination of the color of the handwritten image and the stamp image, 2nd when inputting handwritten images, such as switching between hiragana and katakana during input and kana character input
The input mode displayed on the second display unit 36b of the display 8b and executed by the operation of the touch pen 12 is stored.

Of the input modes stored in the mode information storage unit 33, the type of the input mode that is displayed on the second display 8b when a handwritten image or the like is input and executed by operating the touch pen 12 is set in advance. It can be selectively determined by performing an operation.

The computer device 7 is provided with a timer 26 for measuring the time that the touch pen 12 can input a pen input image. The timer 26 starts measurement almost simultaneously with the display of the instruction message to start the handwritten image by the control means 31 on the first display 8a or the second display 8b. When the time measured by the timer 26 reaches a predetermined inputtable time (for example, 90 seconds) set in advance, input of a handwritten image or the like is stopped and the next operation is started.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a fixed image storage section 38, and the captured image is fixed as a still image at a desired shutter timing by operating the touch pen 12 by the subject 2.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a counter 25 for counting the number of times of photographing by the camera 6 by the shutter operation. The counter 25 is reset by the detection of the first coin by the coin detection unit 17 and starts counting. The photographing is repeated until the count of the counter 25 reaches a predetermined number of photographable times (for example, four times) set in advance to obtain a plurality of photographed images (still images).

The photographed image (still image) is displayed on the first display section 36a of the first display 8a to allow the user 2 to check the preview. Then, on the second display 8b, a screen for prompting the user to select whether or not to retake the still image whose preview has been confirmed is displayed, and when the user 2 wants to take again, the second display 8b , A cancel operation is performed with the touch pen 12 in accordance with the instruction displayed in FIG.

Further, the computer 7 is provided with an image synthesizing means 30. The still image fixed in the fixed image storage 38 is input to the first input 36a of the first display 8a by the touch pen 12, A handwritten image such as a character or a figure stored in the pen image storage unit 32 is synthesized. The combined image combined by the image combining means 30 is displayed on the first display section 36a of the first display 8a.

The computer device 7 is provided with a transmitting / receiving means 39. The transmitting / receiving means 39 includes:
For example, it is connected to a communication line (NET) such as the Internet, and outputs photographed images, composite images, answers to questionnaires, and the like to the outside via the above communication line, and stores them in an external server or outputs to a terminal device or the like for display. And print it.

Further, the computer device 7 includes a print control unit 34 for controlling printing by the printer 9. The print control unit 34 controls the composite image to be printed on the print medium 15 according to a predetermined sheet layout.

An example of the operation of the photo vending machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. here,
In FIG. 4, "S" means a step.

First, the first and second displays 8a, 8a,
When the user 2 inserts a necessary coin into the coin insertion slot 18 while the demonstration screen is displayed on the screen 8b (S12).
0), imaging of the subject 2 by the camera 6 is started (S)
140). With the start of imaging, the captured video is displayed in real time as a moving image on the first display unit 36a of the first display 8a.

Next, the user 2 operates the first display 8a.
After the position adjustment of the subject 2 is completed while watching the displayed image, when the operation signal of the shutter operation is input using the touch pen 12 in accordance with the instruction displayed on the second display 8b (S160), the user 2 is paused. After the countdown for a predetermined time, the captured image at a predetermined moment is fixed in the fixed image storage unit 38 (S1).
80). At this time, the captured image at that time is displayed as a still image on the first display 8a.

Then, the fixed still image is displayed on the first display portion 36a of the first display 8a to allow the user 2 to confirm the preview, and the second display 8b takes the previewed still image. A message prompting the user to select whether or not he / she wants the correction is displayed (S2
00).

In step 200, if the user 2 wishes to retake the image, the user 2 performs a cancel operation with the touch pen 12 and returns to step 160, whereupon the camera 6
And shutter operation are performed. Step 200
If you do not want to retake the image at
It is confirmed whether or not the number of times of shooting of No. 5 has reached a specified number of times of shooting (S220).

If it is determined in step 220 that the prescribed number of times of photographing has not been reached, the process returns to step 160, and the image capturing by the camera 6 and the shutter operation are performed again. On the other hand, if the predetermined number of times of shooting has been reached in step 220, input of a handwritten image or the like by operating the touch pen 12 is started (S240).

FIG. 5 shows an example of the input screen for the handwritten image. On the first display 8a, a photographed image 44 of the subject 2 is displayed, and a message “Let's draw!” Is displayed.

On the other hand, on the second display 8b, an input mode for inputting a handwritten image, a stamp image or the like is displayed, and various icons tapped by the touch pen 12 when selecting and / or switching the input mode. 4
5a, 45b, 45c, 45d, 45e, and 45f are displayed.

In the input mode display screen of the second display 8b, reference numeral 45a denotes a handwriting icon for inputting a handwritten image. After tapping the handwriting icon 45a with the tip of the touch pen 12, the touch pen 1
A handwritten image is input by drawing a picture or a character by touching the tip of No. 2 on the photographed image 44 displayed on the first display 8a. In this example, there are three types of the handwritten icons 45a: a thick line, a medium line, and a thin line, and the thickness of the handwritten line can be selected and / or switched.

In the input mode display screen of the second display 8b, reference numeral 45b denotes a stamp icon for inputting a stamp image. After tapping the stamp icon 45b with the tip of the touch pen 12,
By touching the tip of the touch pen 12 on the captured image 44 displayed on the first display 8a, a stamp image of the same mark as the icon is input. In this example, the stamp icon 45b has ten types of marks such as stars and musical notes, so that the type of the stamp image can be selected and / or switched.

On the input mode display screen of the second display 8b, 45c is a character icon for inputting a kana character. After tapping the character icon 45c with the tip of the touch pen 12, the touch pen 1
By touching the tip of No. 2 on the captured image 44 displayed on the first display 8a, the same kana character as the icon is input. In this example, the character icon 45c has 50 Japanese kana characters so that the character can be selected and / or switched.

In the input mode display screen of the second display 8b, reference numeral 45d denotes a color icon for determining a color when a handwritten image, a stamp image, and a character are input. When a handwritten image, a stamp image, and a character are input, the handwriting icon 45a, the stamp icon 45b, and the character icon 45c are touched by the touch pen 12 respectively.
By tapping the color icon 45d after tapping with the tip of, and touching the tip of the touch pen 12 on the captured image 44 displayed on the first display 8a, etc.
A handwritten image, a stamp image, and a character can be input in the same color as the tapped icon. In this example, the color icons 45d include 7 of red, blue, green, orange, purple, and rainbow.
There are colors and colors can be selected and / or switched.

In the input mode display screen of the second display 8b, reference numeral 45e denotes a size icon for determining the size of a stamp image or an image when characters are input. When inputting the stamp image or the character, the icon 45b for the stamp and the icon 45c for the character were tapped with the tip of the touch pen 12, respectively, and then the icon for the size 45e was tapped, and the tip of the touch pen 12 was displayed on the first display 8a. By touching the captured image 44, a stamp image or a character can be input in the size of the tapped icon. In this example, the size icons 45e include large, medium,
There are three types, small, and the size can be selected and / or switched.

On the input mode display screen of the second display 8b, 45f is a kana icon for determining the type of kana when inputting characters. When inputting a character, tap the character icon 45c with the tip of the touch pen 12 and then tap the kana icon 45f,
By touching the tip of the touch pen 12 on the captured image 44 displayed on the first display 8a, it is possible to input characters while selecting and / or switching the type of the tapped kana (Hiragana or Katakana). I have.

In this manner, as shown in FIG. 6, the handwritten image 27, the stamp image 28, and the like are input, and are synthesized on the displayed photographed image 44. In this example, the icons for displaying the input mode and for selecting and / or switching the input mode are not limited to the above-described examples, and various icons such as alphabetic characters, other colors, other stamp images and sizes, etc. Can be adopted.

The input of the handwritten image and the like is continued until the time measured by the timer 26 reaches a predetermined inputtable time (for example, 90 seconds) set in advance (S).
260). When the specified inputtable time is reached in step 260, input of a handwritten image or the like is stopped, and a sheet layout for printing is selected (S280).
In selecting the sheet layout here, a sample screen of the sheet layout is displayed on the first display section 36a of the first display 8a, and a desired sheet layout is selected by operating the touch pen 12.

When the selection of the sheet layout is completed, the image data of the composite image is sent to the printer 9, and printing is started by the sheet layout selected in step 280 (S300). When the printing is completed, the printed print medium 15 (photo print) is output.

Here, an example of the sheet layout is shown in FIG. In this example, an example in which a sticker print is output as a photographic print is shown.

As described above, according to the above-described photo vending machine, the photographed image and the input mode of the second image are displayed on separate display means. The pose and the like can be easily seen, and the input of the second image can be easily performed. Further, the types of input modes to be displayed are increased, and various handwritten images and the like can be input.

In the photo vending machine, instead of printing the composite image, the image is output to the outside via the communication line by the transmission / reception means 39, and is stored in an external server or output to a terminal device for display. Alternatively, printing can be performed externally.

Further, in the above embodiment, the photographed image is displayed on the first display 8a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an operation instruction message or the like may be displayed on the first display 8a. You may. Also,
An image other than the photographed image, such as a frame image combined with the photographed image, may be displayed on the second display 8b so that the user 2 can select the image.

In the above embodiment, the input mode of the second image includes input of a handwritten image, line width of the handwritten image, input of a stamp image, size of the stamp image, color of the handwritten image, kana However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various input modes can be set.

In the above embodiment, the printer 9 may be of various types, such as a sublimation printer, an ink jet printer, a laser printer, a thermal transfer printer, a fusion printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, and an instant film printer. A printer can be applied, and there is no particular limitation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the photographic print to be output is a sticker print. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes a print output as a card or the like. It is not intended to limit the material and the configuration.

In the above-described embodiment, the photographing is started by inserting a coin. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and bills, prepaid cards, medals, credit cards, cash cards, etc. It is intended to include various aspects as long as it can be paid.
Further, these are intended to include not only a case where they are used alone but also a case where they are used in combination.

Further, in the above embodiment, the two images of the image picked up by the camera 6 and the pen input image and the like are combined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a frame image serving as a background or a background may be combined.

In the above embodiment, the camera 6
A digital camera or a video camera can be used, and there is no particular limitation as long as it can convert a captured image into an electric signal, and various types can be used. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which one camera 6 is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of cameras 6 may be provided.

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

In the above-described embodiment, as the external terminal, for example, a mobile phone, a computer device, a facsimile device, a portable information terminal, or the like can be used.
These external terminals have a high penetration rate and can easily and inexpensively transmit and receive data. In addition, when a mobile phone is used as the external terminal, various mobile phones of 800 MHz analog system, 800 MHz digital system, 1.5 GHz digital system, a simplified mobile phone (PHS), and the like can be used. Various telephones can be used if possible.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of transmitting and receiving data via the Internet has been described. However, communication lines other than the Internet include, for example, analog telephone lines, high-speed digital lines (ISDN lines), wireless, and optical fibers. , Mobile phone line (for example, DoPa etc.), ZAQ,
PHS line (for example, PIAFS, αDATA32
Etc.), integrated intelligent communication network (UICN), new advanced information communication (VI & P), satellite communication line, cable broadcasting, data communication and data transfer by various communication cables, etc.
Various types other than these can also be used. Also,
Regardless of whether the connection is a constant connection, the connection may be made by dialing up each time.

[0077]

As described above, according to the photo vending machine of the present invention, since the photographed image and the information other than the photographed image are displayed on separate display means, the photographed image and the information other than the photographed image are displayed. The image is displayed in a large size, and the detailed expression, pose, and the like of the captured image can be easily seen. Further, information other than the captured image that can be displayed is increased, and various handwritten images and the like can be input. In addition, the captured image is displayed large and detailed
It is easy to see facial expressions, poses, etc.
It becomes easier and the captured image displayed on the first display means
Input of the second image to the
Is extremely easy to do. Also, input of a photographed image and a second image
Mode is displayed on separate display means.
The shadow image and input mode are displayed large, and detailed expressions and
Makes it easier to see the dose, etc., and makes it easier to input the second image.
In addition, more input modes are displayed,
It becomes possible to input a written image and the like. Moreover, the above
2 Select and / or turn off the input mode using the display
Can be changed, and various second images can be input.
It will be easier.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a photo vending machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a housing.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a computer device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the photo vending machine.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an input screen for a handwritten image.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an input state of a handwritten image.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a composite image is output on a sticker print.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a conventional example.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display screen of a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 6 camera 9 printer 8a first display 8b second display 12 touch pen 30 image combining means

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Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A photograph vending machine for photographing a subject including a user and selling the photograph, comprising: photographing means for photographing the subject; and first display means for displaying a photographed image photographed by the photographing means. , And can be combined with the
A second image input means for inputting a second image to be formed;
Image combining means for combining the captured image and the second image, image output means for outputting a composite image of the captured image and the second image, and second display means for displaying information other than the captured image , The first display means receives the image data of the second image.
The image data input unit is also used as the
The display means changes the input mode of the second image when inputting the second image.
Display and select and / or switch the input mode of the second image
A photo vending machine, which also serves as a mode information input section for inputting information such as replacement . Wherein the input mode of the second image which can be such as selection and / or switching by the second display means when the input of the second image, according to claim 1 which is adapted to be preset
The picture vending machine described. 3. The input mode of the second image includes at least one of input of a handwritten image, line thickness of the handwritten image, input of a stamp image, size of the stamp image, and color of the second image. The vending machine according to claim 1 . Wherein said photo vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and the second display means is for displaying the operation message for the user. 5. A vending machine according to claim 4, wherein said second display means also serves as an operation signal input section for inputting an operation signal for an operation message.