JP7467945B2 - PHOTOGRAPHING DEVICE, PHOTOGRAPHING SYSTEM, SERVER, CERTIFICATE FOR BOARDING, BOARDING A VEHICLE, OR BOARDING A SHIP, METHOD FOR GENERATING SAME, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a photography device, a photography system, a server, a certificate for boarding a vehicle, boarding a ship, or boarding a ship, a method for generating the same, and a program.

Photographic devices for taking commemorative photographs have been provided for some time now (Non-Patent Document 1). This type of photographic device is installed, for example, in tourist spots, theme parks, and various event venues, and can output photographs in which an image of a famous place is composited with the background of a captured image. Users can take commemorative photographs with a tourist spot in the background, regardless of the weather.

Meanwhile, tourist trains and special trains provide a service of issuing commemorative boarding passes to passengers. These commemorative boarding passes are generally printed and distributed to passengers. Meanwhile, Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe photo-image tickets and boarding passes, passenger passes, luggage tags, etc. on which the passenger's face photo is printed. The photo-image ticket in Patent Document 1 has image information (photo image) such as the face and signature of the ticket purchaser printed on at least one of the ticket or stub. Patent Document 2 also describes a travel authentication system in which, at a reception desk, necessary information is input to a printing and issuing device by an input device on a piece of paper such as a boarding pass, passenger pass, or luggage tag, and a photograph of the subject's face is instantly taken, and the face image is printed on the piece of paper in addition to the information described above to verify the person.

Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 63-151869 JP 2000-011213 A

DNP Photo Imaging Japan Co., Ltd., "Commemorative Photo Booth Sha Goo!", [online], [searched on January 26, 2020], Internet <URL: https://www.dnpphoto.jp/corp-customer/shagoo/>

However, as mentioned above, conventional commemorative passes were generally pre-printed, and the same design was distributed to all passengers. This meant that passengers did not feel as special, and they wanted something more valuable. Furthermore, the photo-image tickets in Patent Documents 1 and 2, as well as boarding passes, passenger tickets, and baggage tags with the passenger's face printed on them, were primarily intended for identity verification and to prevent ticket counterfeiting, and users could not freely set the photo to be printed on the face of the ticket or paper.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a photographing device etc. that can issue certificates for boarding, boarding a ship, or taking a boat that are more rare and have a special and valuable feel to the person in question.

A first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a photography device having a photography means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, comprising: storage means for storing design templates for certificates for each vehicle, storing a certificate issuance limit number linked to identification information given to a vehicle ticket, boarding pass or boarding ticket, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued linked to the identification information; image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation; input means for inputting the identification information ; selection means for selecting a desired design template from the design templates stored in the storage means; and printing means for printing the design template selected by the selection means. and an output means for outputting the certificates generated by the certificate generation means, wherein the input means inputs a desired number of certificates to be issued, and the output means outputs the number of certificates to be issued that is obtained by subtracting the number of certificates to be issued inputted by the input means from the value of the remaining number stored in the storage means and updating the value of the remaining number, and displays an error message if the value becomes less than 0.

According to the photographing device of the first invention, when an arbitrary image is acquired by the image acquisition means through the user's operation, and identification information attached to a boarding pass, boarding pass, or ship ticket is inputted by the input means, the certificate generating means generates a certificate relating to boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the identification information inputted by the input means, the certificate having the image acquired by the image acquisition means, and the output means outputs the certificate. This makes it possible to issue a certificate having an arbitrary image inputted by the user, so that a certificate that is more rare and has a special value to the user can be issued. In addition, since a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued is set, a rare certificate suitable for a commemorative occasion can be issued. In addition, the user can obtain a certificate with a desired design.

In the first invention, the image acquired by the image acquisition means may be an image captured by the photographing means. In the first invention, a receiving means for receiving an image may be further provided, and the image acquired by the image acquisition means may be an image received from the user's terminal. This makes it possible to create an original certificate having a photographed image or an image read from the user's terminal, and to issue a certificate that is meaningful to the user.

A second invention is a photography system in which a photography device having a photography means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph and a server are connected to each other via a network, the photography device comprises: an image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation; an input means for inputting identification information attached to a boarding pass, a boarding pass or a ship ticket for a vehicle; a selection means for selecting a desired design template from design templates for certificates stored in the server; a transmission means for transmitting to the server the image acquired by the image acquisition means , the identification information input by the input means and selection information of the design template selected by the selection means ; and an output means for receiving and outputting a certificate related to boarding, boarding or boarding the vehicle generated in the server, the server stores the design template for each vehicle and stores a limit number of certificates that can be issued in association with the identification information, a receiving means for receiving the image , the identification information, and the design template selection information transmitted from the photographing device; and a certificate generation means for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding, or boarding a vehicle corresponding to the identification information received by the receiving means , by using a design template corresponding to the design template selection information received by the receiving means, the certificate being generated by combining the image received by the receiving means, and transmitting the certificate to the photographing device, wherein the input means inputs a desired number of certificates to be issued, and the output means outputs the certificates generated by the certificate generation means for the number of certificates to be issued if the value obtained by subtracting the value of the number of certificates to be issued input by the input means from the value of the remaining number stored in the memory means is 0 or greater, and transmits the number of certificates to be issued to the server, and displays an error message if the value is less than 0 .

According to the second photographing system, when an arbitrary image is acquired by the image acquisition means of the photographing device through the user's operation, and identification information attached to the boarding pass, boarding ticket, or boarding ticket of the vehicle is inputted by the inputting means, the image and the inputted identification information are transmitted to the server by the transmitting means. When the receiving means of the server receives the image transmitted from the photographing device and the identification information attached to the boarding pass, boarding ticket, or boarding ticket of the vehicle, the certificate photo generating means of the server generates a certificate related to boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the received identification information, having the received image, and transmits it to the photographing device. The outputting means of the photographing device receives and outputs the certificate generated in the server. This allows a certificate having an arbitrary image inputted by the user to be issued, so that a certificate that is more rare and has a special value to the user can be issued. In addition, the processing load of the photographing device on the server side can be reduced. In addition, when a large number of photographing devices are installed, the design template data and the ticket information can be updated efficiently on the server . In addition, since a limit on the number of issuances is set, a rare certificate suitable for commemoration can be issued. In addition, the user can obtain a certificate with a desired design.

A third invention is a photographing device comprising an imaging means for imaging a subject and a printing means for printing the image thus captured as a photograph, and communicatively connected to a server via a network, the photographing device comprising: an image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation; an input means for inputting identification information attached to a vehicle ticket, boarding pass or boat ticket; a selection means for selecting a desired design template from design templates for certificates stored in the server; a transmission means for transmitting to the server the image acquired by the image acquisition means , the identification information input by the input means and selection information of the design template selected by the selection means ; and an output means for receiving and outputting a certificate related to boarding, boarding or boarding the vehicle, generated in the server, wherein the input means inputs a desired number of certificates to be issued, and when a value obtained by subtracting the value of the number of certificates to be issued input by the input means from the value of the remaining number stored in the server is 0 or greater, the output means outputs the certificates generated in the server for the number of certificates to be issued and transmits the number of certificates to the server, and when the value is less than 0, displays an error message .

According to the third invention, a photography device for the photography system of the second invention can be provided.

A fourth invention is a server connected in communication with a photographing device having a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, and comprising : a memory means for storing a design template of a certificate for each vehicle, linking it to identification information given to the vehicle's boarding pass or boarding ticket, storing a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued, and linking it to the identification information and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued, a receiving means for receiving an image transmitted from the photographing device , the identification information given to the vehicle's boarding pass or boarding ticket, and selection information for the design template , and a certificate generation means for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the identification information received by the receiving means by combining the image received by the receiving means using a design template corresponding to the selection information of the design template received by the receiving means, and transmitting the certificate to the photographing device.

The fourth invention provides a server for the photography system of the second invention.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is a control device for a photography device including a photographing means for photographing a subject , a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph , and a storage means for storing design templates for certificates for each vehicle, storing a certificate issuance limit number linked to identification information given to a boarding pass, boarding pass, or boarding ticket for the vehicle, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued linked to the identification information, the control device for a photography device includes a step of acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation, a step of inputting the identification information, a step of selecting a desired design template from the design templates stored in the storage means, and a step of printing a design template using the selected design template. a step of generating a certificate for boarding , boarding or embarking on a vehicle corresponding to the input identification information, the certificate being generated by synthesizing the acquired arbitrary image, and a step of outputting the generated certificate , wherein the inputting step inputs a desired number of certificates to be issued, and the outputting step outputs the certificates generated in the certificate generating step for the number of certificates to be issued if a value obtained by subtracting the input number of certificates to be issued from the value of the remaining number stored in the storage means is 0 or greater, updates the value of the remaining number, and displays an error message if the value becomes less than 0 .

According to the fifth invention, when a user operates a photographing device to obtain an arbitrary image and inputs identification information attached to a vehicle ticket, boarding pass, or boat ticket, a certificate relating to boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the input identification information and having the image can be generated and output. This allows a certificate having an arbitrary image input by the user to be issued, making it possible to issue a certificate that is rarer and has a special value to the user. In addition, since a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued is set, rare certificates suitable for commemoration can be issued. In addition, the user can obtain a certificate with a desired design.

A sixth invention is a method for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding or boarding a vehicle in a photography system in which a photography device having a photography means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph and a server having storage means for storing a certificate design template for each vehicle, storing a certificate issuance limit number linked to identification information given to a vehicle ticket, boarding pass or boarding pass, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued linked to the identification information, the method including the steps of: a control device of the photography device acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation; a control device of the photography device inputting the identification information ; a step of selecting a desired design template from the design templates for certificates stored in the server; and a step of the control device of the photography device transmitting the acquired arbitrary image , the identification information and selection information of the selected design template to the server. a step of the server receiving the image , the identification information , and selection information of the design template transmitted from the photographing device, a step of the server generating a certificate for boarding, boarding, or embarking on a vehicle corresponding to the received identification information by combining the received arbitrary image using a design template corresponding to the selection information of the design template received, and transmitting the certificate to the photographing device, and a step of a control device of the photographing device receiving and outputting the certificates generated in the server , wherein the inputting step inputs a desired number of certificates to be issued, and the outputting step, if a value obtained by subtracting the inputted number of certificates to be issued from the value of the remaining number stored in the storage means is 0 or greater, outputs the certificates generated in the certificate generating step for the number of certificates to be issued, updates the value of the remaining number, and displays an error message if the value is less than 0 .

According to the sixth invention, when an arbitrary image is acquired by a user's operation using a photographing device and identification information attached to a boarding pass, a boarding ticket, or a boat ticket for a vehicle is input, the image and the input identification information are transmitted to a server. When the server receives the image transmitted from the photographing device and the identification information attached to the boarding pass, a boarding ticket, or a boat ticket for the vehicle, the server generates a certificate related to boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the received identification information, the certificate having the received image, and transmits it to the photographing device. The photographing device receives and outputs the certificate related to boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle generated in the server. This allows a certificate having an arbitrary image input by the user to be issued, so that a certificate that is more rare and has a special value to the user can be issued. In addition, since the certificate is generated on the server side, the processing load of the photographing device can be reduced. In addition, when a large number of photographing devices are installed, the design template data and the ticket information can be updated efficiently on the server . In addition, since a limit on the number of issuances is set, a rare certificate suitable for a commemorative occasion can be issued. In addition, the user can obtain a certificate with a desired design.

A seventh aspect of the present invention relates to a control device for a photography device having photography means for photographing a subject and printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, comprising: storage means for storing design templates for certificates for each vehicle, storing a certificate issuance limit number linked to identification information given to a boarding pass, boarding pass or boarding ticket for the vehicle, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued linked to the identification information; image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation; input means for inputting the identification information; selection means for selecting a desired design template from the design templates stored in the storage means; and output means for outputting the certificates generated by the certificate generation means , wherein the input means uses an image acquired by the image acquisition means to generate a certificate related to boarding, boarding, or aboard a vehicle corresponding to the identification information input by the input means, the certificate being generated by synthesizing an image acquired by the image acquisition means , and the input means inputs a desired number of certificates to be issued, and the output means outputs the number of certificates generated by the certificate generation means to be issued if the value obtained by subtracting the value of the number of certificates to be issued input by the input means from the value of the remaining number stored in the storage means is 0 or greater, updates the value of the remaining number, and displays an error message if the value becomes less than 0 .

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to cause the control device of the photographic device to function as the control device of the photographic device of the first aspect of the present invention.

An eighth invention is a program for making a control device of a photographing device, which is equipped with a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, and is communicatively connected to a server via a network, function as: an image acquiring means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation; an input means for inputting identification information attached to a vehicle ticket, boarding pass or boat ticket; a selection means for selecting a desired design template from design templates for certificates stored in the server; a transmission means for transmitting to the server the image acquired by the image acquiring means , the identification information input by the input means and selection information of the design template selected by the selection means ; and an output means for receiving and outputting a certificate related to boarding, boarding or boarding the vehicle, which is generated in the server, wherein the input means inputs a desired number of certificates to be issued, and the output means, when a value obtained by subtracting the value of the number of certificates to be issued input by the input means from the value of the remaining number stored in the server is 0 or greater, outputs the certificates generated in the server for the number of certificates to be issued and transmits the number of certificates to the server, and displays an error message when the value is less than 0 .

According to the eighth aspect of the invention, it is possible to cause the control device of the photographic device to function as the control device of the photographic device in the photographic system of the second aspect of the invention.

A ninth invention is a program for causing a photographing device having a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, and a computer connected in communication with the photographing device via a network to function as: storage means for storing a design template of a certificate for each vehicle, linking the maximum number of certificates that can be issued to the vehicle's boarding pass or boarding ticket, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued, linked to the identification information; receiving means for receiving an image transmitted from the photographing device , the identification information attached to the vehicle's boarding pass or boarding ticket , and selection information for the design template ; and certificate generation means for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the identification information received by the receiving means, using the design template received by the receiving means, by combining the image received by the receiving means, and transmitting the certificate to the photographing device.

According to the ninth aspect, it is possible to cause a computer to function as the server of the photography system according to the second aspect or the server of the fourth aspect.

The present invention makes it possible to provide a photography device and the like that can issue certificates for boarding, boarding a ship, or taking a boat that are more rare and have a special, highly valuable feel to the individual.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of the photographing device 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the photographing device 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a control device 20. A block diagram showing the functional configuration of the photographing device 2. (a) Design template data 31, (b) ticket information 32, and (c) issued ticket counter 33. Flowchart showing the flow of certificate issuance processing FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen 51. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an identification information input screen 52. FIG. 6 shows an example of a ticket 6 FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a template selection screen 53. FIG. 5 shows an example of an image selection screen 54. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a preview screen 55. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of certificate 7. FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a photography system 1. FIG. 2 shows the internal configuration of the server 3. A block diagram showing the functional configuration of the photography system 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the flow of a certificate generation process in the photography system 1.

The following describes in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings.

[First embodiment]
Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a photographing device 2 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the photographing device 2. The photographing device 2 is used by a user to take pictures of himself, and is, for example, a photography booth installed at a tourist spot, an event venue, an amusement facility, on the street, etc. The photographing device 2 has a function (photographing service) of taking a picture of a person to be photographed (user) in a photography room and printing the image as a photo.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the photography device 2 has a box-like appearance where a user enters a photography room to take pictures, and includes a control device 20, a display unit 21, a billing unit 22, a photography unit 23, a lighting unit 24, a printing unit (printer) 25, a communication unit 26, an entrance sensor 27, a print removal port 28, a curtain 30, etc.

The control device 20 is provided inside the photographic device 2 and controls the overall processing of the photographic device 2.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of the control device 20. As shown in Figure 3, the control device 20 can be realized by a computer configured by connecting, for example, a control unit 201, a storage unit 202, an input unit 203, a communication control unit 204, etc. via a bus 209, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various configurations can be used as appropriate.

The control unit 201 of the control device 20 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The CPU loads programs related to the processing of the control device 20 stored in storage media such as the memory unit 202 and ROM into a work area on the RAM and executes them. The ROM is a non-volatile memory, and permanently stores programs such as the boot program and BIOS, data, etc. The RAM is a volatile memory, and temporarily stores programs and data loaded from the memory unit 202, ROM, etc., and has a work area that the control unit 201 uses to perform various processes.

The storage unit 202 is a hard disk drive, solid state drive, flash memory, etc., and stores the programs executed by the control device 20 during the processing described below, data necessary for program execution, the OS, etc. These programs and data are read and executed by the control unit 201 as necessary.

The input unit 203 inputs various information to the control device 20 .
The communication control unit 204 controls the communication by the communication unit 26 .

Returning to the explanation of Figures 2 and 3, the display unit 21 is realized by a touch panel display or the like that also serves as the input unit 203 of the photography device 2. The display unit 21 displays various screens related to user operations and selections, and accepts user input of instructions, etc., via touch operations on the screen.

The billing unit 22 is equipped with slots for coins and bills, a change return slot, a receipt outlet, a receipt printer, etc., and manages billing from users and the issuance of receipts.

The photographing unit 23 is a device that includes a camera or the like that is provided inside a photographing window. For example, a high-resolution digital camera is used as the camera, but the present invention is not limited to this.

The lighting unit 24 is a light that illuminates the entire interior of the photographing device 2, including the user. The lighting unit 24 is, for example, a surface light source that emits white light, and is provided above the photographing unit 23, but is not limited to this. A strobe light source for flash during photographing is also provided within the photographing device 2.

The printing unit (printer) 25 is a device that prints images, and is provided inside the photography device 2. Printed matter with images or the like printed thereon is discharged from the print outlet 28. There is no particular restriction on the type of printing unit (printer) 25 or the number of units that may be installed.

The communication unit 26 is a communication interface that mediates communication via the network 4, and is a local area network (LAN).
The communication unit 26 includes a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) access point, Bluetooth (registered trademark), an infrared communication unit, or the like, which is a communication interface for communication with a terminal such as a user's smartphone, or a public communication line such as the Internet.

The entrance sensor 27 is a sensor that detects a user (person to be photographed) who enters the photography room of the photography device 2. The entrance sensor 27 is, for example, an infrared sensor, but is not limited to this.
The bus 29 is a path that mediates the transmission and reception of control signals, data signals, etc. between the devices.

The curtain 30 shields the inside of the photography device 2 from the outside.

Next, the functional configuration of the photographing device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the photographing device 2 includes the display unit 21, photographing unit 23, printing unit 25, communication unit 26, memory unit 202, and input unit 203 described above, as well as an image acquiring unit 205, a certificate generating unit 206, and an output unit 207.

The image acquisition unit 205 acquires an arbitrary image by user operation. The arbitrary image includes an image of the user (subject) captured by the image capture unit 23, and an arbitrary image received from the user's terminal (smartphone, etc.) via the communication unit 26. The subject of the image is not limited to the user himself/herself, and may be an image of a family member or pet, an image of an object, etc. It is desirable for the image acquisition unit 205 to provide an image selection screen 54 (FIG. 11), described later, as a user interface for selecting whether to acquire an image captured by the image capture unit 23 or an image from the user's terminal.

The input unit 203 accepts input of identification information 61 attached to a transportation ticket, boarding pass, or boarding pass (hereinafter referred to as ticket 6). The ticket 6 may be a paper ticket printed on paper, or an electronic ticket displayed on a user's terminal such as a smartphone. The identification information 61 of the ticket 6 is, for example, a serial number assigned when the ticket is issued. In the case of an electronic ticket, a reading device may be provided to read the identification information 61 from a QR code (registered trademark) or the like displayed on the user's terminal.

The certificate generation unit 206 generates a certificate (hereinafter referred to as a certificate 7) relating to boarding, boarding or aboard a vehicle corresponding to the identification information 61 inputted into the input unit 203 by a user operation, the certificate 7 having an image acquired by the image acquisition unit 205. The storage unit 202 stores, for example, design template data 31, ticket information 32, issued number counter 33, etc. as data used in generating the certificate 7 in the certificate generation unit 206. The certificate issuance process will be described later.

The output unit 207 outputs the certificate 7 generated by the certificate generation unit 206. Output includes printing by the printing unit 25, display by the display unit 21, transmission to the user terminal by the communication unit 26, etc.

Next, the data stored in the memory unit 202 of the photographing device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5(a) shows the data structure of the design template data 31, FIG. 5(b) shows the ticket information 32, and FIG. 5(c) shows the data structure of the issued number counter 33.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), the design template data 31 stores design templates (template A312, template B313, template C314, ...) of the certificate 7 linked to the ticket identification information 311. As shown in FIG. 5(b), the ticket information 32 stores information such as a boarding date 322, a maximum number of issuances 323, and an issuance expiration date 324 linked to the ticket identification information 311. The boarding date 322 is the boarding date of the vehicle specified by the ticket 6. The issuance limit number 323 is the maximum number of certificates 7 that can be issued per person, and is determined in advance for each ticket. The issuance expiration date 324 is the issuance expiration date of the certificate 7, and is determined in advance for each ticket 6. The information included in the ticket information 32 is acquired via the network 4 from a terminal of a company or the like that issues the ticket 6, and is stored in the memory unit 202 of the control device 20 of the photographing device 2 by the operator of the photographing device 2.

As shown in FIG. 5(c), the issued number counter 33 stores the values of the issued number 332 and the remaining number 333 of certificates 7 in association with the ticket identification information 311. The issued number 332 is the number of certificates 7 issued (output) by the photographing device 2, and its initial value is "0". Each time the photographing device 2 issues a certificate 7, the control unit 201 of the control device 20 updates the value by adding the value of the issued number 332. The remaining number 333 is a value indicating how many more certificates 7 can be issued (= issuance limit number 323 - issuance number 332), and its initial value is the value of the issuance limit number 323 in the ticket information 32. Each time the photographing device 2 issues a certificate 7, the value is updated to the remaining number 333 minus the issued number 332.

Next, the certificate issuance process executed by the photography device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

When a user enters the photographing device 2, the photographing device 2 detects the user by the entrance sensor 27 (step S101; Yes) and turns on the lighting unit 24 that illuminates the inside of the photographing device 2. In addition, upon detecting the user, the control device 20 of the photographing device 2 causes the display unit 21 to display a menu screen 51 (step S102). The menu screen 51 accepts selection of various service menus provided by the photographing device 2. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen 51. As shown in FIG. 7, the menu screen 51 displays buttons 511, 512, and 513, for example, a "Passport photo" menu, a "Certificate issue for boarding, boarding, and embarking" menu, and an "Image print" menu, which can be selected by the user.

When the button 512 for the "Issuing certificates for boarding, boarding, and embarking" menu (hereinafter, the "certificate issuance menu") is selected on the menu screen 51 (step S103; Yes), the photographing device 2 starts processing the certificate issuance menu (steps S104 to S115). When another menu is selected (step S103; No), the control device 20 proceeds to processing according to the selected menu.

In the certificate issuance menu, the control device 20 (input unit 203) first accepts the input of the identification information 61 of the ticket 6 (step S104). In step S104, the control device 20 causes the display unit 21 to display, for example, an identification information input screen 52 as shown in FIG. 8. As shown in FIG. 8, the identification information input screen 52 displays a message 521 prompting the input of the identification information 61 of the ticket 6, such as "Please enter the number of your boarding pass, boarding pass, or boat ticket," and displays a keyboard 522 for inputting letters and numbers. In this example, it is assumed that the user has a boarding ticket (ticket 6) as shown in FIG. 9. The departure station, arrival station, boarding date ("valid only on that day"), and identification information 61 are printed (displayed) on the ticket 6. After the user inputs the identification information 61 of the ticket 6, the control device 20 then accepts the selection of a design template (step S105).

In step S105, the control device 20 displays a template selection screen 53 on the display unit 21, for example, as shown in FIG. 10. As shown in FIG. 10, the template selection screen 53 displays a message 531 prompting the user to select a template, such as "Please select a certificate design.", and displays thumbnails 532, 533, and 534 of the design templates 312, 313, and 314 of the certificate 7 corresponding to the identification information 61 input in step S104 in a selectable manner. The design templates 312, 313, and 314 corresponding to the respective thumbnails 532, 533, and 534 are linked to the ticket identification information 311 and stored in the storage unit 302 as design template data 31. The control device 20 reads out the design template data 31 corresponding to the input identification information 61 (311), and displays the thumbnails 532, 533, and 534 of the respective design templates 312, 313, and 314 in the template selection screen 53.

When the user selects the desired design template on the template selection screen 53, the control device 20 (image acquisition unit 205) then displays on the display unit 21 an image selection screen 54 for selecting an image to be used on the certificate 7, and allows the user to select which image to use (step S106). In the image selection process of step S106, the user operates to select whether to use a photographed image or an arbitrary image loaded from the user's terminal. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the image selection screen 54 displays a question 541 such as "Do you want to take an image?" along with a "Take a picture" button 542 and a "Load from smartphone" button 543, etc.

When the "Take a photo" button 542 is selected on the image selection screen 54 (step S106; taken image), the control device 20 proceeds to a photo capture process (step S107). The control device 20 then acquires the image obtained by capturing the photo (taken image) (step S108) and executes a certificate generation process (step S109). When the "Load from smartphone" button 543 is selected on the image selection screen 54 (step S106; any image), the control device 20 does not perform a photo capture process, but instead acquires an image specified by the user from the user's terminal (step S110) and executes a certificate generation process (step S109).

In the photographing process of step S107, the control device 20 displays the camera image being captured by the photographing unit 23 on the display unit 21, and instructs the user to press the shutter button at the desired timing. When the shutter button is pressed, the control device 20 acquires the captured image (still image) (step S108). Then, the control device 20 (certificate generation unit 206) performs image processing such as enlarging, reducing, rotating, and removing the background on the captured image so as to match the design template selected in step S105, and lays it out within the photo frame of the design template of the certificate 7. In addition, information such as the ticket identification information 311 and the boarding date 322 may be acquired from the ticket information 32 stored in the storage unit 302, and laid out in a predetermined position to generate the certificate data 552 (step S109). The control device 20 (output unit 207) displays the generated certificate data 552 on the preview screen 55. It is preferable that the preview screen 55 accepts fine adjustments by the user.

12 is a diagram showing an example of the preview screen 55. As shown in FIG. 12, the preview screen 55 displays a message 551 indicating that the certificate 7 will be issued, such as "Your boarding certificate has been generated!", and also displays the certificate data 552 generated in the certificate generation process of step S109. The preview screen 55 also displays a "Modify" button 553 for the user to fine-tune the image size, layout, etc., an "OK" button 554 for moving to the next process, and a "Redo" button 555 for instructing to redo the generation of the certificate 7. When the "Modify" button 553 is operated by the user, the control device 20 displays an editing screen (not shown) for correcting the image size, layout position, etc., and accepts the user's correction. When the "Redo" button 555 is operated by the user, the process returns to the image selection process of step S106. When the "OK" button 554 is operated, the control device 20 proceeds to the process of step S111.

On the other hand, when the "Read from smartphone" button 543 is selected on the image selection screen 54 (step S106; any image), the control device 20 (image acquisition unit 205) connects to the user's terminal via the communication unit 26, acquires the image specified by the user from the user's terminal (step S110), and executes the certificate generation process (step S109). The control device 20 (certificate generation unit 206) performs image processing such as enlarging, reducing, rotating, and removing the background on the any image acquired from the user's terminal so as to match the design template selected in step S105, lays it out within the photo frame of the design template, and generates the certificate data 552. As in the case of a photographed image, the control device 20 (output unit 207) displays the generated certificate data 552 on the preview screen 55 (FIG. 12).

After that, if the "OK" button 554 is operated on the preview screen 55, the control device 20 proceeds to the process of step S111. The control device 20 accepts input of the number of certificates 7 to be issued (step S111). When the user inputs the desired number of certificates to be issued, the control device 20 judges whether the number of certificates to be issued exceeds the preset limit number of certificates to be issued 323 (step S112). In step S112, the control device 20 refers to the value of the remaining number 333 of the number of certificates to be issued counter 33, and if the value obtained by subtracting the value of the number of certificates to be issued input in step S111 from the value of the remaining number 333 is less than 0, it judges that the number of certificates to be issued exceeds the limit number of certificates to be issued 323 (step S112; Yes), displays an error message (step S115), and returns to the number of certificates to be issued input process of step S111.

If the value obtained by subtracting the number of certificates to be issued input in step S111 from the remaining number 333 of the issued number counter 33 is equal to or greater than 0, the number of certificates to be issued does not exceed the limit number of certificates to be issued 323 (step S112; No), so the control device 20 outputs (prints) the number of certificates 7 input (step S113). The control device 20 updates the number of certificates to be issued 332 and the remaining number 333 of the issued number counter 33 (step S114), and ends the certificate issuance process.

By the above process, when the identification information 61 attached to the ticket 6 such as a boarding pass is input, a certificate 7 (certificate 7 for boarding a vehicle, boarding a ship) having an image of the user or an arbitrary image designated by the user is issued. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the certificate 7 generated by the process of this embodiment. The certificate 7 is formed by laying out an image taken by the user's operation or an image read from the user's terminal (smartphone, etc.) in a photo frame 71 of a design template 70 having a predetermined background image. In this way, the user's desired image is reflected in the certificate 7 by the user's operation, so that a memorable original certificate 7 can be generated. Also, as shown in FIG. 13, the ticket identification information 311 (72) and the boarding date 322 (73) input by the user's operation may be laid out in the certificate 7.

In the above embodiment, a box-type photography device 2 as shown in FIG. 1 has been described, but the form of the photography device 2 is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to an open-type or stand-type photography device 2. Also, the display and data configuration of each screen shown in the above embodiment are merely examples, and are not limited to these and can be in any form. Also, in addition to the processing shown in the above embodiment, the photography device 2 may perform billing processing.

In the above embodiment, the control device 20 of the photography device 2 performs the process of generating the certificate 7, but this is not limited to the above. For example, if the photography device 2 is connected to a server 3 that provides various contents and services via a network 4, the process of generating the certificate 7 can be performed on the server 3 side, and the generated certificate data 552 can be downloaded to the photography device 2 and output (printed). Below, a photography system 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Second Embodiment
Fig. 14 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a photography system 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 14, the photography system 1 of the second embodiment has a configuration in which a photography device 2 and a server 3 are communicatively connected via a network 4. As in the first embodiment, the photography device 2 has a function of photographing a subject (user) in a photography room and printing the image as a photograph (photography service), as well as a function of downloading image content and the like from the server 3 and printing it. The configuration of the photography device 2 is the same as that of the first embodiment (Figs. 1 to 3).

The server 3 is a computer that provides image content and various services to the photography device 2. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the server 3. As shown in FIG. 15, the server 3 can be realized by a computer configured by connecting, for example, a control unit 301, a memory unit 302, and a communication unit 303 via a bus 309. However, the server 3 is not limited to this, and various configurations can be used as appropriate. The functions of the control unit 301, the memory unit 302, and the communication unit 303 are approximately the same as those of the control unit 201, the memory unit 202, and the communication control unit 204 described above.

The storage unit 302 of the server 3 stores a program for causing the server 3 to execute the certificate issuance process described below in cooperation with the photography device 2. The storage unit 302 of the server 3 also stores data such as design template data 31, ticket information 32, and issued number counter 33 as shown in FIG. 5 as data required to execute the certificate issuance process. The contents of the design template data 31, ticket information 32, and issued number counter 33 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Next, the functional configuration of the photography system 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 16. As shown in FIG. 16, the server 3 of the photography system 1 includes a storage unit 302, a receiving unit 304, and a certificate generating unit 305, and the photography device 2 includes a display unit 21, a photographing unit 23, a printing unit 25, a communication unit 26, an input unit 203, an image acquiring unit 205, a transmitting unit 208, and an output unit 207. The difference from the first embodiment is that the photography device 2 does not include the certificate generating unit 206 or a group of data required for certificate generation (design template data 31, ticket information 32, issued number counter 33), but instead includes a transmitting unit 208. The transmitting unit 208 transmits the image acquired by the image acquiring unit 205 and the identification information 61 of the ticket 6 input by the input unit 203, etc., to the server 3.

The server 3 includes a certificate generation unit 305 and a memory unit 302 that stores a set of data required for certificate generation (design template data 31, ticket information 32, and issued number counter 33), and also includes a receiving unit 304 that receives data transmitted from the photographing device 2 (images, identification information 61 of the ticket 6, etc.).

The certificate generation unit 305 of the server 3 generates a certificate 7 of a vehicle corresponding to the identification information 61 of the ticket 6 received by the receiving unit 304, the certificate 7 having the image received by the receiving unit 304, and transmits it to the photographing device 2. The output unit 207 of the photographing device 2 receives and outputs the certificate 7 generated in the server 3.

The display unit 21, the photographing unit 23, the printing unit 25, the communication unit 26, the input unit 203, and the image acquisition unit 205 of the photographing device 2 are the same as those in the first embodiment. In addition, the certificate generation unit 305 of the server 3 performs the same process as in the first embodiment to generate the certificate data 552.

Next, we will explain the certificate issuance process performed by the photography system 1 of the second embodiment.

First, as in the processing procedure of the first embodiment (flowchart in FIG. 6), when a user enters the photographing device 2, the photographing device 2 detects the user with the entrance sensor 27, turns on the illumination unit 24 that illuminates the inside of the photographing device 2, and displays the menu screen 51 (FIG. 7) on the display unit 21. When the "Issuing a certificate for boarding, boarding, and embarking" menu (certificate issuance menu) is selected on the menu screen 51, the photographing device 2 starts processing the certificate issuance menu. The control device 20 (input unit 203) displays the identification information input screen 52 (FIG. 8) to accept the input of the identification information 61 of the ticket 6. Next, the control device 20 displays the template selection screen 53 (FIG. 10) on the display unit 21 and accepts the selection of the design templates 312, 313, and 314. When the desired design template is selected by the user, the control device 20 (image acquisition unit 205) then displays the image selection screen 54 (FIG. 11) for selecting an image to be used for the certificate 7 on the display unit 21, and allows the user to select which image to use. When the "Take photo" button 542 is selected on the image selection screen 54, the control device 20 performs a photo capture process and acquires the image obtained by capturing (captured image). When the "Load from smartphone" button 543 is selected on the image selection screen 54, the control device 20 does not perform a photo capture process, but instead acquires the image specified by the user from the user's terminal (steps S101 to S108 and S110 in FIG. 6).

Next, the photography system 1 performs a certificate generation process in cooperation with the photography device 2 and the server 3 (step S109 in FIG. 6). FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the flow of the certificate generation process in the second embodiment. First, the control device 20 (transmission unit 208) of the photography device 2 transmits to the server 3 the image acquired in step S108 or step S110, the identification information 61 of the ticket 6 input in step S104, and the selection information of the design template selected in step S105 (step S201). When the server 3 receives the image, the identification information 61, and the selection information of the design template from the photography device 2 (step S202), it executes the certificate generation process based on the received information (step S203).

In the certificate generation process of step S203, the control unit 301 (certificate generation unit 305) of the server 3 acquires a design template from the storage unit 302 based on the design template selection information. Then, to match the acquired design template, image processing such as enlargement, reduction, rotation, background removal, etc. is performed on the received image, and the image is laid out within the photo frame of the design template. In addition, the control unit 301 (certificate generation unit 305) of the server 3 acquires the ticket information 32 stored in the storage unit 302, and lays out information such as the ticket identification information 311 and the boarding date 322 in a predetermined position to generate the certificate data 552. The control unit 301 (certificate generation unit 305) of the server 3 transmits the generated certificate data 552 to the photographing device 2 (step S204). The photographing device 2 receives the certificate data 552 transmitted from the server 3 (step S205).

The control device 20 (output unit 207) of the photographing device 2 displays the received certificate data 552 on the preview screen 55 (Figure 12). It is preferable that the preview screen 55 is adapted to accept fine adjustments by the user.

The subsequent processes are the same as steps S111 to S115 in the first embodiment. That is, the control device 20 of the photographing device 2 accepts the input of the number of certificates 7 to be issued. When the user inputs the desired number of certificates 7 to be issued, the control device 20 judges whether the number of certificates 7 to be issued exceeds the limit number of certificates 7 to be issued. The control device 20 of the photographing device 2 refers to the value of the remaining number 333 of the number of certificates 7 issued counter 33 from the server 3, and subtracts the value of the number of certificates 7 issued input in step S111 from the value of the remaining number 333. As a result, if the value of the remaining number 333 is smaller than 0, it is judged that the number of certificates 7 has exceeded the limit number of certificates 7 to be issued, and an error is displayed. If the value obtained by subtracting the value of the remaining number 333 of the number of certificates 7 issued counter 33 from the value of the remaining number 333 is 0 or more, the number of certificates 7 does not exceed the limit number of certificates 7 to be issued, so the control device 20 of the photographing device 2 (output unit 207) outputs (prints) the number of certificates 7 input. The control device 20 transmits the number of certificates 7 to be issued to the server 3. The server 3 updates the value of the issued number 332 and the value of the remaining number 333 in the issued number counter 33, and ends the certificate issuance process.

As described above, in the process of the second embodiment, the certificate generation process is executed on the server 3 side, so the processing load on the photography device 2 can be reduced. Furthermore, when a large number of photography devices 2 are installed, the design template data 31 and the ticket information 32 can be updated efficiently on the server 3.

The above describes preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the attached drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can come up with various modified or revised examples within the scope of the technical ideas disclosed in this application, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

1: Photo shooting system 2: Photo shooting device 3: Server 4: Network 6: Ticket (boarding pass, boarding pass, or ship ticket, etc.)
7: Certificates (certificates for boarding, boarding, and embarkation)
20: Control device 21: Display unit 22: Accounting unit 23: Photography unit 24: Lighting unit 25: Printing unit 27: Entrance sensor 28: Print outlet 30: Curtain 31: Design template 32: Ticket information 33: Issue number counter 51: Menu screen 52: Identification information input screen 53: Template selection screen 54: Image selection screen 55: Preview screen 202: Memory unit 205: Image acquisition unit 206: Certificate generation unit 207: Output unit 208: Transmission unit 302: Memory unit 304: Reception unit 305: Certificate generation unit

Claims (11)

A photographing device including a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph,
a storage means for storing a design template of a certificate for each vehicle, storing a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued by linking the limit to identification information attached to the boarding pass, boarding pass, or boat ticket of the vehicle, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued by linking the limit to the identification information;
an image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation;
an input means for inputting the identification information;
a selection means for selecting a desired design template from the design templates stored in the storage means;
a certificate generating means for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding or boarding a vehicle corresponding to the identification information input by the input means , by using the design template selected by the selecting means, and by synthesizing the image acquired by the image acquiring means;
an output means for outputting the certificate generated by the certificate generation means;
Equipped with
The input means inputs a desired number of copies to be issued,
When the value obtained by subtracting the number of issued sheets input by the input means from the value of the remaining number stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than 0, the output means outputs the certificates generated by the certificate generation means for the number of issued sheets, updates the value of the remaining number, and displays an error message when the value becomes smaller than 0.
A photographic device characterized by: 2. The photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the image acquired by the image acquisition means is an image captured by the photographing means. Further comprising a receiving means for receiving an image,
2. The photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the image acquired by the image acquisition means is an image received from a terminal of the user. A photography system in which a photography device including a photography means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph and a server are communicatively connected via a network,
The photographing device is
an image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation;
An input means for inputting identification information attached to a transportation ticket, a boarding pass, or a boat ticket;
a selection means for selecting a desired design template from design templates for certificates stored in the server;
a transmitting means for transmitting to the server the image acquired by the image acquiring means , the identification information input by the input means , and selection information of the design template selected by the selecting means;
and an output means for receiving and outputting a certificate related to the boarding, boarding, or boarding of the vehicle generated in the server,
The server,
a storage means for storing the design template for each vehicle, storing a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued by linking the design template to the identification information, and storing a remaining number of certificates that can be issued by linking the design template to the identification information;
a receiving means for receiving the image , the identification information , and the selection information of the design template transmitted from the photographing device;
a certificate generating means for generating a certificate for boarding or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the identification information received by the receiving means by using a design template corresponding to the selection information of the design template received by the receiving means, the certificate being generated by synthesizing the image received by the receiving means, and transmitting the certificate to the photographing device;
Equipped with
The input means inputs a desired number of copies to be issued,
When the value obtained by subtracting the number of certificates to be issued input by the input means from the remaining number stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than 0, the output means outputs the number of certificates generated by the certificate generation means and transmits the number of certificates to be issued to the server, and when the value becomes smaller than 0, displays an error message.
A photographing system characterized by: A photographing device comprising: a photographing means for photographing a subject; and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph; and the photographing device is communicatively connected to a server via a network,
an image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image by a user's operation;
An input means for inputting identification information attached to a transportation ticket, a boarding pass, or a boat ticket;
a selection means for selecting a desired design template from design templates for certificates stored in the server;
a transmitting means for transmitting to the server the image acquired by the image acquiring means , the identification information input by the input means , and selection information of the design template selected by the selecting means;
an output means for receiving and outputting a certificate regarding boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle generated in the server;
Equipped with
The input means inputs a desired number of copies to be issued,
When the value obtained by subtracting the number of certificates to be issued input by the input means from the remaining number stored in the server is equal to or greater than 0, the output means outputs the number of certificates generated in the server and transmits the number of certificates to be issued to the server, and when the value is less than 0, displays an error message.
A photographic device characterized by: A photographing device including a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, and a server connected to the photographing device via a network,
a storage means for storing a design template of a certificate for each vehicle, storing a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued by linking the limit to the identification information attached to the boarding pass, boarding pass or boat ticket of the vehicle, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued by linking the limit to the identification information;
a receiving means for receiving the image transmitted from the photographing device , identification information attached to the boarding pass, the boarding pass or the ship ticket of the vehicle , and selection information of the design template ;
a certificate generating means for generating a certificate for boarding or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the identification information received by the receiving means by using a design template corresponding to the selection information of the design template received by the receiving means, the certificate being generated by synthesizing the image received by the receiving means, and transmitting the certificate to the photographing device;
A server comprising: a control device for a photography device including a photographing means for photographing a subject , a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, and a storage means for storing a design template for a certificate for each vehicle, storing a maximum number of certificates that can be issued in association with identification information given to a boarding pass, a boarding pass, or a boat ticket for the vehicle, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued in association with the identification information;
acquiring an arbitrary image by a user operation;
inputting said identification information;
selecting a desired design template from the design templates stored in the storage means;
generating a certificate for boarding, boarding, or boarding a vehicle corresponding to the input identification information by using the selected design template, the certificate being synthesized with the acquired arbitrary image;
outputting the generated certificate;
Including,
The input step includes inputting a desired number of copies to be issued,
In the output step, when a value obtained by subtracting the input number of issued sheets from the remaining number stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than 0, the certificates generated in the certificate generating step are output for the issued number of sheets, the value of the remaining number is updated, and when the remaining number is less than 0, an error message is displayed.
A method for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding, or riding on a vehicle, comprising: A method for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding, or embarking on a vehicle in a photography system in which a photography device having photography means for photographing a subject and printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph and a server having storage means for storing a certificate design template for each vehicle, storing a certificate issuance limit number linked to identification information given to the vehicle's boarding pass, boarding pass, or boat ticket, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued linked to the identification information, comprising:
A control device of the photographing device acquires an arbitrary image by a user's operation;
a control device of the photographing device inputting the identification information;
selecting a desired design template from among design templates for certificates stored in the server;
a control device of the photographing device transmitting the acquired arbitrary image , the identification information , and selection information of the selected design template to the server;
the server receiving the image sent from the photography device , the identification information , and the selection information of the design template ;
a step of the server generating a certificate for boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle corresponding to the received identification information by using a design template corresponding to the selection information of the received design template, the certificate being synthesized with the received arbitrary image, and transmitting the certificate to the photographing device;
a control device of the photographing device receiving and outputting the certificate generated in the server;
Including,
The input step includes inputting a desired number of copies to be issued,
In the output step, when a value obtained by subtracting the input number of issued sheets from the remaining number stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than 0, the certificates generated in the certificate generating step are output for the issued number of sheets, the value of the remaining number is updated, and when the remaining number is less than 0, an error message is displayed.
A method for generating a certificate for boarding, boarding, or riding on a vehicle, comprising: A control device for a photographing device including a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph,
a storage means for storing a design template of a certificate for each vehicle, storing a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued by linking the limit to the identification information given to the boarding pass, boarding pass or boarding ticket of the vehicle, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued by linking the limit to the identification information;
an image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image in response to a user operation;
an input means for inputting the identification information;
a selection means for selecting a desired design template from the design templates stored in the storage means;
a certificate generating means for generating a certificate for boarding or boarding a vehicle corresponding to the identification information input by the input means , by using the design template selected by the selection means, the certificate being generated by synthesizing the image acquired by the image acquiring means;
an output means for outputting the certificate generated by the certificate generation means;
Function as a
The input means inputs a desired number of copies to be issued,
When the value obtained by subtracting the number of issued sheets input by the input means from the value of the remaining number stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than 0, the output means outputs the certificates generated by the certificate generation means for the number of issued sheets, updates the value of the remaining number, and displays an error message when the value becomes smaller than 0.
Program for. a control device for a photographing device that includes a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, the control device being communicatively connected to a server via a network;
an image acquisition means for acquiring an arbitrary image in response to a user operation;
An input means for inputting identification information attached to a transportation ticket, a boarding pass or a boat ticket;
a selection means for selecting a desired design template from design templates for the certificate stored in the server;
a transmission means for transmitting to the server the image acquired by the image acquisition means , the identification information input by the input means , and selection information of the design template selected by the selection means ;
an output means for receiving and outputting a certificate regarding boarding, boarding, or boarding the vehicle generated in the server;
Function as a
The input means inputs a desired number of copies to be issued,
When the value obtained by subtracting the number of certificates to be issued input by the input means from the remaining number stored in the server is equal to or greater than 0, the output means outputs the number of certificates generated in the server and transmits the number of certificates to be issued to the server, and when the value is less than 0, displays an error message.
Program for. A photographing device including a photographing means for photographing a subject and a printing means for printing the photographed image as a photograph, and a computer communicatively connected via a network,
a storage means for storing a design template of a certificate for each vehicle, storing a limit on the number of certificates that can be issued by linking the limit to the identification information attached to the boarding pass, boarding pass or boat ticket of the vehicle, and storing a remaining number indicating how many certificates can be issued by linking the limit to the identification information;
a receiving means for receiving the image transmitted from the photographing device , the identification information attached to the boarding pass, the boarding pass or the ship ticket of the vehicle , and the selection information of the design template ;
a certificate generating means for generating a certificate relating to boarding or boarding a vehicle corresponding to the identification information received by the receiving means by using the design template received by the receiving means, the certificate being generated by synthesizing the image received by the receiving means, and transmitting the generated certificate to the photographing device;
A program to function as a

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