JP3715602B2 - Automatic photography equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automatic photography apparatus that can make a photography atmosphere more enjoyable, and more particularly, to an automatic photography apparatus that can perform photography while enjoying music to be played.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an automatic photographing apparatus that takes a photograph of a user by a photographing means such as a CCD camera, various kinds of photography are possible in order to improve amusement in photographing or to take photographs that give more various impressions. Ingenuity has been made.
[0003]
For example, a series of photo shoots (shooting sessions) is automatically advanced by program control, and effects such as RGB lights and spotlights and sound effects such as back music are changed at each shooting timing, or set in advance. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known an automatic photography apparatus that outputs audio instructions from a speaker instructing a user to pose, facial expression, etc. in synchronization with a photographed timing.
[0004]
Furthermore, in such an automatic photography apparatus, a plurality of types of voice instructions are prepared, and a variety of shooting sessions can be realized by assigning characteristics to voice quality, tone, speaking style, or instruction contents. It has been broken.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, there has not been an automatic photography apparatus that takes a picture of a user's free facial expression or pose according to the music output from the audio apparatus or dancing.
[0006]
In addition, even in an automatic photography apparatus that advances a photography session while outputting music from such an acoustic apparatus, it is necessary to notify the user of the timing when photography is performed. If there is a problem, the music atmosphere may be impaired by the sound, and there is a problem that it is difficult to hear the sound instruction when a loud music is output.
[0007]
In addition, it is conceivable that the shooting timing is notified by a countdown display on a screen such as a CRT or a blinking lamp, but in this method, the user always starts the countdown display or the blinking of the lamp during the shooting session. In addition, for users who move their bodies in time with music or dance, it is not easy to grasp the shooting timing with this method of notification. There is a problem.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and includes a photographing device that photographs a user, a recording device that records at least music information, and an acoustic device that reproduces the music information and outputs music. A display device having a display unit for visually displaying information to a person, and a control unit for controlling the photographing device, the sound device, and the display device, and the music reproduced from the sound device is in progress An automatic photography device that performs photography by the photographing device at a predetermined timing, wherein the control device displays a first mark and a second mark on a trajectory set in the display unit, and At least one of the first mark and the second mark is displayed while moving in the direction in which the two approach each other on the orbit, and the photographing device is matched with the timing at which the display positions of the first and second marks coincide. An automatic photographing apparatus characterized by performing photography by.
[0009]
According to the present invention, photography is performed at a predetermined timing in the progress of music reproduced from the audio device, and the user can freely change his facial expression and pose while enjoying music or according to music. Or taking a picture while dancing.
[0010]
Here, photography can be performed a plurality of times as the music progresses, and each photography is set to be performed at the excitement of the music, or the tempo is adapted to the music. Various arrangements can be made to increase the shooting atmosphere, such as setting so that shooting is often performed.
[0011]
Further, in the present invention, the timing of taking a picture is performed in accordance with the timing at which the display positions of the first mark and the second mark that are moved and displayed on the display unit of the display device coincide with each other. The person can easily and naturally know the timing of shooting without being distracted from the music.
[0012]
In addition, the notification method according to this aspect is such that the first mark is displayed on the display unit and then arrives at the display position of the second mark by appropriately setting the distance and speed at which the first mark moves on the orbit. It is possible to make the time to do so long enough, which solves the problem that the display device must always be watched during the shooting session.
[0013]
Here, the execution of photography in accordance with the timing at which the display positions of the first mark and the second mark coincide with each other requires that the timing at which the display positions of both marks coincide with the timing of photography be completely the same. It is also possible to provide a fixed time interval between the two timings, and for example, it is possible to provide a time for the user to make a pause with a margin. is there.
[0014]
In the present invention, there is no particular limitation on the form of the color, shape, size, etc. of the first mark and the second mark. For example, one vertex is oriented in the direction of movement of the shape of the first mark. It is possible to make the meaning of the display easy to understand by using a triangular shape or an arrow shape pointing in the direction of movement and making the shape of the second mark a linear mark perpendicular to the trajectory. Further, the form, display position, movement route, and the like of the first mark and the second mark may be changed according to the shooting session or the progress of music.
[0015]
It is sufficient that the trajectory of the present invention is set in advance so as to prescribe the display positions and movement paths of the first mark and the second mark on the display unit, and it is necessary to display them on the display unit in a visible manner. is not. Further, the trajectory is not limited to a straight one, but may be any shape such as a curved shape or a circular shape, and the shape may be changed according to the shooting session or the progress of music.
[0016]
In addition, photography in the present invention may be performed by recording an image at the moment of photographing in a buffer memory or the like provided in the photographing apparatus using, for example, a CCD camera, or continuously photographed. The video image at the moment of shooting may be fixedly recorded from the video image.
[0017]
The present invention also provides a photographing device for photographing a user, a recording device for recording at least music information, an acoustic device for reproducing the music information and outputting music, and visually displaying information to the user. A display device having a display unit for controlling the image pickup device, an audio device, and a control unit for controlling the display device, and taking a picture by the image pickup device at a predetermined timing during the progress of music played from the audio device. The control device displays a first mark that moves in a predetermined direction on a trajectory set on the display unit, and the first mark is at a predetermined position on the trajectory. It is also possible to provide an automatic photography apparatus characterized by executing photography by the photography apparatus in accordance with the arrival timing.
[0018]
In the present invention, the display of the second mark is omitted. However, the user can take a picture at the timing when the first mark arrives at the end of the orbit, as in the above case. Appropriate notification of the shooting timing can be made.
[0019]
In the present invention, the form of the first mark, the display position on the orbit, the moving speed, and the like are not limited, and these may be changed according to the shooting session or the progress of music.
[0020]
In addition, the trajectory is set in advance to define the display position and movement path of the first mark on the display unit, and is not necessarily displayed in a visible manner, and is linear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may take any form such as a curved line or a circle, and the form may be modified according to the shooting session or the progress of music.
[0021]
In addition, the control device according to the present invention can display a plurality of first marks at different positions on the trajectory set in the display unit. It is possible to notify the timing of multiple shootings simultaneously.
[0022]
Further, the control device according to the present invention displays two or more first marks at different positions on the track set on the display unit, and moves each first mark at the same speed on the track. According to this aspect, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the timing of each shooting, the number of continuous shootings, or the interval between shootings.
[0023]
Furthermore, by capturing the first mark from the top to the bottom of the display unit, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the photographing timing.
[0024]
Moreover, the utility value of an automatic photography apparatus can be improved by recording music information of a plurality of songs in a storage device and providing song selection means for selecting a song to be played.
[0025]
Moreover, by setting it as the automatic photography apparatus by which a song is reproduced | regenerated, an automatic photography apparatus can be made into an apparatus attractive with a wider user layer.
[0026]
In addition, by displaying a preview image on the display unit included in the display device, the user can take a picture while confirming his / her operation and appearance according to the music output from the audio device. Become.
[0027]
In addition, a humanoid character image that changes its appearance in accordance with the music output from the acoustic device can be displayed on the display unit included in the display device. It can be used as a reference.
[0028]
Further, in the present invention, it is possible not to perform the photography by the photographing device during the interlude of the music output from the acoustic device, and to record in the buffer memory mounted on the photographing device during the interlude. By transmitting the processed image information to the storage device, it is possible to take more photographs even when the capacity of the buffer memory is small.
[0029]
Note that the storage device that receives the transmission above the image may be the same as the storage device that stores the music information, or may use different storage devices.
[0030]
Further, the present invention provides an automatic photography apparatus comprising a plurality of background means composed of curtains and background plates having different colors, patterns, textures, textures, etc., and background means during music preludes or interludes It is possible to take photographs of different atmospheres before and after the interlude, and to prevent the user from being bored during the prelude and the interlude.
[0031]
In this case, the background means can be selected based on the control of the control means, or the background means can be selected for the user by an instruction on the display unit of the display device. It is also possible to indicate.
[0032]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0033]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view showing a configuration of an automatic photography apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of the automatic photography apparatus 1.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 10 displays a CCD camera 11 installed at a substantially central portion of the housing, a real-time image captured by the camera, a notification of shooting timing to the user, and the like. A display device having a unit 12 is provided, and a touch panel monitor 13 and a touch pen 14 for displaying and inputting various information are provided below the CCD camera 11.
[0035]
The upper part of the housing 10 further accepts a lighting device 15 for irradiating the user in the booth with appropriate lighting, a speaker 16 for reproducing music and guidance for the user, and a usage fee. For this purpose, a coin slot 17 is provided.
[0036]
A photo sticker discharge port 18 for discharging the printed photo sticker is provided on the side surface of the housing 10.
[0037]
In addition, the shooting booth 20 is provided adjacent to the housing 10, in a space surrounded by the housing 10 and the ceiling surface 21, both side surfaces 22 of the shooting booth 20, and a back surface 23 positioned on the opposite surface of the housing. A shooting space is formed, and an opening 24 for a user to enter and exit is provided on one or both sides 22 of the shooting booth. The opening 24 is used to open and close the opening as necessary. Curtains or accordion doors are provided.
[0038]
On the ceiling surface 21 at the rear of the photography booth 20, there is a curtain device 26 that selectively feeds out or unwinds and stores a plurality of curtains 25 wound in rolls having different colors, patterns, textures or textures. The background at the time of photographing can be changed by extending an arbitrary curtain 25 in accordance with control by the control means 30 described later.
[0039]
Still further, a scene in which a photographed image of the user is represented on the curtain 25 by performing illumination appropriately adjusted according to the color, pattern, texture, or texture attached to the curtain 25 used as the background. It is possible to make it more natural.
[0040]
Similarly, a support column 27 is installed on one side of the rear portion of the photographing booth 20 and a plurality of background plates 28 made of plate-like members are rotatably attached to the support column. By moving the desired background plate 28 from the storage position arranged in parallel to the side surface 22 to the use position arranged in parallel to the back surface, it is possible to take a photograph with the background plate 28 in the background. Has been.
[0041]
The plurality of background plates 28 used here are provided with different patterns, colors, etc., and the surface is provided with irregularities according to the patterns, colors, etc., so that the patterns, colors, etc. It is possible to reproduce the texture of the object to be expressed more realistically, which makes it possible to shoot a more realistic background image that cannot be obtained by using a curtain or chroma key image as a background. can do.
[0042]
Further, the control means 30 shown in FIG.
[0043]
The control means 30 includes a CPU 32 mutually connected by a bus 31, a ROM 33 for storing a basic program for controlling the CPU, a RAM 34 for recording work data and temporary data for the CPU 32, and an interface (I / F) 35. I have.
[0044]
In addition to the hard disk 36 and the CD-ROM drive 37, the interface 35 has a camera driving device 40 for controlling photographing by the CCD camera 11 and an illumination control device 41 for controlling the illumination device 15 in accordance with the control of the control means 30. An external device such as an acoustic control device 42 for outputting the acoustic data recorded on the hard disk 36 from the speaker 16 is connected, and signals can be exchanged between the CPU 32 and these devices.
[0045]
The coin processing unit 43 detects coins inserted into the coin insertion slot, and notifies the CPU 32 when a predetermined usage fee is paid. Is printed on, for example, an A6 size photo sticker and discharged to the photo sticker discharge port 18.
[0046]
The hard disk 36 stores a program for controlling the operation of the automatic photography apparatus 1 and various information including music information to be output from the speaker 16.
[0047]
FIG. 3 is an image image displayed on the display unit 12 during the shooting session in the automatic photography device 1 according to the present embodiment.
[0048]
The person image displayed largely in the center of the image image is a preview image 51 that displays the video image captured from the CCD camera 11 through or capture, and on the left side of the display unit is a track 52 that extends downward from the upper part of the display unit. A triangular first mark 53 whose one vertex is directed downward, and a linear second mark 54 arranged perpendicular to the trajectory 52, and a human character in the lower right of the display unit 55 are displayed superimposed on the preview image 51, respectively.
[0049]
Further, in this example, three first marks 53 are displayed at the same time, but each of the first marks 53 is displayed while moving on the track 52 from the upper part to the lower part of the display unit at the same speed. Is done. Further, the second mark 54 is fixedly displayed below the track 52, and a notation (Shot) indicating that the mark indicates the photographing timing is displayed on the side of the second mark 54. It is displayed.
[0050]
FIG. 4 shows the state of the display unit 12 when one display position (display height) of the first mark 53 coincides with the display position (display height) of the second mark after a predetermined time has elapsed from the display of FIG. This is an image, and photography by the CCD camera 11 (video image captured by the CCD camera 11, that is, recording of the preview image 51 in a buffer memory built in the CCD camera 11) is performed at this timing.
[0051]
Therefore, the user can sensuously understand how much time has passed since the first mark 53 is moved and the distance between the first mark 53 and the second mark 54. In addition, it is possible to sensuously understand that the time interval between the first and second shootings is relatively long, and that the time interval between the second and third shootings is relatively short.
[0052]
By appropriately setting the length of the trajectory 52 and the moving speed of the first mark 53, the first mark 53 is first displayed on the upper portion of the trajectory 52 until it moves to the display position of the second mark 54. It is possible to adjust the travel time. Since it is sufficient for the user to grasp the timing of taking a picture before the first mark 53 moves to the display position of the second mark 54, the user can use it by setting the moving time to be sufficiently long. It is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the person must always keep an eye on the display unit 12.
[0053]
The humanoid character 55 changes its pose every moment according to the music, and is displayed in a different form from FIG. 3 in FIG. Since the user is taking his / her pose with reference to the appearance of this humanoid character, a preview image 51 of the same pose as the humanoid character 55 is displayed as shown in FIG. The preview image 51 is recorded in the buffer memory.
[0054]
Next, the operation of the automatic photography apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the following, description will be given by taking as an example the case of the automatic photography apparatus 1 in which a photography session proceeds in accordance with a song composed of a prelude part, a singing part, an interlude part, and a sequel (ending) part. .
[0055]
When the user inserts a predetermined fee into the coin slot, the coin processing unit notifies the control means 30 that the predetermined fee has been paid, and the control means 30 follows the program installed in the hard disk 36, for example, as shown in FIG. A song selection screen 61 that prompts the user to select music (songs) to be played from a list of a plurality of songs such as 6 (a) is displayed on the touch panel monitor 13 to accept selection input by the user (step S1).
[0056]
The selection of the tune can be performed, for example, by operating the OK button 63 at the bottom of the screen after bringing the tip of the touch pen 14 into contact with one of the tune titles 62 displayed on the tune selection screen 61 and highlighting it. .
[0057]
When the selection of the music piece is detected, the control unit 30 reads the music information corresponding to the selected music piece from the hard disk 36 and causes the speaker 16 to reproduce the music.
[0058]
Subsequently, the control means 30 executes steps (steps S2 to S4) for setting the background while the music is in the prelude stage.
[0059]
That is, the control means 30 displays the background designation | designated screen 71 shown in FIG.6 (b) on the touchscreen monitor 13 in step S2.
[0060]
As shown in the figure, the background designation screen 71 displays curtain usage 72 and background board usage 73 as options, and the user operates the touch pen 14 on the touch panel monitor 13 to select one of the options. The background can be designated by operating the OK button 74 at the bottom of the screen in the highlighted state.
[0061]
When the curtain use 72 is selected in step S2, the control unit 30 executes the curtain change process (step S3), receives the selection of the curtain to be used in the shooting session (step S6), and is selected. The curtain is fed out from the curtain device 26.
[0062]
That is, in step S <b> 3, the control unit 30 displays a curtain selection screen 81 as shown in FIG. 6C on the touch panel monitor 13.
[0063]
In the center of the screen 81, the currently used curtain type 82 is displayed, and the curtain type 82 can be changed by operating the left and right arrow marks 83, 84 of the display with the touch pen 14, Furthermore, the curtain is selected by operating the OK button 85 at the bottom of the screen while the desired type of curtain is displayed.
[0064]
The control means 30 controls the curtain device 26 so as to rewind the currently drawn curtain and to feed the selected curtain according to the selected content.
[0065]
The remaining time 86 is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the user is notified of the time allowed for selecting the curtain. In addition, the remaining time 86 can display the time until the part of a singing starts, and the control means 30 performs reading of imaging | photography session data (step S5) in the meantime.
[0066]
On the other hand, when the background board use 73 is selected in step S2, the control means 30 executes the process of the background board change instruction (step S4).
[0067]
In step S4, a background plate selection instruction screen 91 shown in FIG. 6D is displayed on the touch panel monitor 13, and a message 92 for prompting selection of a background plate such as “Choose a board!” Is displayed. According to this, the user can select a background by arranging a favorite background plate from a plurality of background plates in parallel with the back surface 23 of the photographing booth 20.
[0068]
Also on the background plate selection instruction screen 91, the remaining time 93 is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the time allowed for selecting the background plate is notified to the user. In addition, the remaining time 93 can display the time until the part of a song starts, and the control means 30 performs reading of photography session data (step S5) in the meantime.
[0069]
In this way, the curtain device or the background means consisting of the background board is selected during the prelude, and the user is involved in the selection to prevent the user from feeling bored during the prelude. Can do.
[0070]
In step S <b> 5, the control device reads the shooting session data recorded on the hard disk 36.
[0071]
The shooting session data includes data that defines the timing of shooting by the CCD camera 11, data that defines the timing and movement speed at which the first mark 53 appears on the track 52, the display position of the second mark 54, and the human character 55. It is various data required for the execution of the shooting session, such as data defining the display mode or data defining the operation of the illumination control device 41 from moment to moment.
[0072]
In the shooting session data, the shooting by the CCD camera 11 is performed under appropriate lighting at the climax part during the music, and the human character 55 dances in a manner that matches the music atmosphere. The display timing and movement speed of the first mark 53 are set appropriately so that the first mark 53 arrives at the display position of the second mark 54 and the CCD camera 11 Appropriately set to match the shooting timing.
[0073]
Step S5 can be completed, for example, between the end of the prelude and the start of the singing part, and the control means 30 takes the shooting session together with the start of the singing part (Step S6). Execute.
[0074]
In step S6, the control means 30 outputs the music singing portion from the speaker, and executes the program according to the read shooting session data, thereby performing a series of photography in synchronism with the output music. The first and second marks 53 and 54 and the human character 55 are displayed in the manner shown in FIGS.
[0075]
Note that while the shooting session is in progress, a real-time preview image 51 taken by the CCD camera 11 is continuously displayed on the display unit 12. The image fixed in the buffer memory during this time can be displayed as a still image.
[0076]
When the shooting session has progressed and the singing portion has been interrupted, the control means 30 detects whether the music has entered an interlude or an ending postlude (step S7), and has detected an interlude The control means returns to the background designation reception step, changes the background means again by executing steps S2 to S4, reads the shooting session data in step S5, and then again takes the shooting session ( Step S6) is executed.
[0077]
In this case, the character notation (such as “pre-playing”) on the curtain selection screen 81 and the background plate selection instruction screen 91 shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D is appropriately changed (for example, “playing an interlude”). It doesn't matter if you do
[0078]
As described above, the curtain device or the background means including the background plate is changed during the interlude, and the user is involved in the change to prevent the user from feeling bored during the interlude. Can do.
[0079]
It should be noted that photography cannot be performed during the processing period of steps S2 to S4 executed during the interlude, and further, images stored in the buffer memory included in the CCD camera 11 during this period. The data can be transferred to a larger capacity storage device such as the RAM 34, which makes it possible to execute more photographs even when the storage capacity of the buffer memory is small.
[0080]
Note that, for example, when the shooting timing and lighting effects in the shooting session executed after the interlude are the same as those in the shooting session before the interlude, step S5 of reading the shooting session data after the interlude is not executed. Is also possible.
[0081]
On the other hand, in the case where a music follower is detected in step S7, the control means 30 waits for the end of the music, and further receives an image edit (step S8), provides an image (step S9), etc. Processing may be performed.
[0082]
Step S8 is more diverse and attractive, such as changing brightness, color, etc., combining with other images, graffiti, or setting a print layout for an image selected by the user from a plurality of captured images. It is possible to accept an input of a conventionally known image editing for enabling easy photo creation.
[0083]
In step S9, the data obtained by adding the edit received in step S8 to the photographed image is transferred to the printer 44 and printed to create a photo sticker, which is provided from the photo sticker discharge port 18. Or by using a communication mechanism (not shown) that is obtained by adding the edit received in step S8 to the photographed image, using a direct communication method such as Bluetooth on a mobile phone, PDA, or personal computer owned by the user, Alternatively, it can be configured to be provided via a communication line or the Internet.
[0084]
In addition, the structure of the apparatus, operation | movement in the above-mentioned embodiment, the shape of each element displayed on a display part, etc. were described as an example to the last, and this invention is not limited by these embodiment.
[0085]
That is, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the first and second marks 53 and 54 and the human character 55 are displayed on the display unit 12 has been described as an example, but such display is displayed on the touch panel monitor 13. It is also possible to be.
[0086]
In the above-described embodiment, the second mark is described as being fixedly displayed at a predetermined position on the track. For example, the second mark is reciprocated within a predetermined distance from the predetermined position on the track. However, it is also possible to give a game to grasping the photographing timing by displaying it while it is displayed.
[0087]
In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a plurality of first marks are moved and displayed in a predetermined manner according to the shooting timing, and the second mark is fixedly displayed at a predetermined position on the trajectory. A plurality of first marks are fixedly displayed at different positions on the trajectory, and the second mark is moved and displayed on the trajectory, and a photograph is taken when the second mark arrives at the display position of each first mark. It is also possible to execute.
[0088]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the timing at which the first mark 53 arrives at the display position of the second mark 54 and the timing of taking a photograph are described as an example. It is possible to precede or delay the display position matching timing by a predetermined time.
[0089]
It is also possible to omit the display of the second mark and to take a picture at a timing when the first mark arrives at a predetermined position on the track, such as the track or the end of the display unit.
[0090]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, the present invention provides a photographing device for photographing a user, a recording device for recording at least music information, an acoustic device for reproducing the music information and outputting music, and a user. And a display device having a display unit for visually displaying information, and a control unit for controlling the photographing device, the sound device, and the display device, and a predetermined timing during the progress of the music reproduced from the sound device In the automatic photographing apparatus for performing the photographing by the photographing apparatus, the control device displays the first mark and the second mark on the trajectory set on the display unit, and the first and second marks. At least one of the two marks is displayed while moving in the direction in which the two approach each other on the orbit, and according to the timing at which the display positions of the first and second marks match, Automatic photography device that can perform photography while enjoying music or dancing to music and posing freely by making it an automatic photography device characterized by performing true photography It is an apparatus, and it is possible to realize an automatic photography apparatus capable of notifying a user in a manner in which the timing of photography can be easily grasped sensuously without impairing the music atmosphere.
[0091]
Further, the control device displays a first mark that moves in a predetermined direction on the trajectory set on the display unit, and the imaging is performed in accordance with a timing at which the first mark arrives at a predetermined position on the trajectory. By performing photography with the apparatus, the same effect as described above can be obtained by more simplified control.
[0092]
By configuring the control device to display two or more first marks at different positions on the track, or to move each first mark at the same speed on the track. In addition, the timing of multiple shootings will be notified to the user at the same time, and the timing of each shooting, the number of continuous shootings, the time interval between shootings, etc. will be easier and more intuitive. It can be understood.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view showing a configuration of an automatic photography apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of an automatic photography apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an image image displayed on the display unit during the shooting session in the automatic photo shooting apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an image image displayed on the display unit during the shooting session in the automatic photo shooting apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the automatic photographing apparatus according to the embodiment.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams showing (a) a music piece selection screen, (b) a background designation screen, (c) a curtain selection screen, and (d) a background plate change instruction screen, respectively.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Automatic photography device
10 housing
11 CCD camera
12 Display section
13 Touch panel monitor
14 Touch pen
15 Lighting device
16 Speaker
17 Coin slot
18 Photo sticker outlet
20 Shooting booth
21 Ceiling
22 side
23 Back
24 opening
25 Curtain
26 Curtain device
27 prop
29 Background board
30 Control means
31 bus
32 CPU
33 ROM
34 RAM
35 interface
36 hard disk
37 CD-ROM drive
40 Camera drive device
41 Lighting control device
42 Sound control device
43 Coin processing unit
44 Printer
51 preview image
52 orbit
53 1st mark
54 Second mark
55 humanoid character
61 song title
62 OK button
71 Background designation screen
72 Options for using curtains
73 Options for using background boards
74 OK button
81 Curtain selection screen
82 Curtain type display
83 Arrow mark
84 Arrow mark
85 OK button
86 Remaining time display
91 Background plate selection instruction screen
92 messages
93 Remaining time display

Claims (13)

A photographing device for photographing a user, a recording device for recording at least music information, an acoustic device for reproducing the music information and outputting music, and a display unit for visually displaying information to the user An automatic photograph comprising a display device, the photographing device, the sound device, and a control means for controlling the display device, wherein the photographing device performs a photo shoot at a predetermined timing during the progress of music reproduced from the sound device. A photographing device,
The control device displays a second mark on a trajectory set on the display unit and a first mark that moves on the trajectory in a direction approaching the second mark, and the first and second Execute photography by the photographing device according to the timing when the mark display position matches,
When a plurality of the first marks are displayed on the trajectory, the control device displays each of the plurality of first marks while moving at different speeds at different positions on the trajectory. An automatic photography device characterized by A photographing device for photographing a user, a recording device for recording at least music information, an acoustic device for reproducing the music information and outputting music, and a display unit for visually displaying information to the user An automatic photograph comprising a display device, the photographing device, the sound device, and a control means for controlling the display device, wherein the photographing device performs a photo shoot at a predetermined timing during the progress of music reproduced from the sound device. A photographing device,
The control device displays a first mark that moves in a predetermined direction on a trajectory set on the display unit, and the imaging device uses the photographing device in accordance with a timing at which the first mark arrives at a predetermined position on the trajectory. Perform a photo shoot,
When a plurality of the first marks are displayed on the trajectory, the control device displays each of the plurality of first marks while moving at different speeds at different positions on the trajectory. An automatic photography device characterized by 3. The automatic photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the moving direction of the first mark to be moved is from the upper side to the lower side. 4. The said storage device, the music information of a plurality of music are recorded, claim 1-3, characterized by further comprising a track selection means for selecting a music to be played from multiple music The automatic photographing apparatus according to one item. The recording apparatus, the automatic photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, music information for reproducing the song is characterized in that it is recorded. Wherein the display unit, the automatic photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, images captured from the imaging device is characterized in that it is previewed. The automatic photography according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a humanoid character image whose appearance is changed in accordance with music output from the acoustic device is displayed on the display unit. apparatus. Said control means, said in interlude music sound device outputs, automatic photography apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that not perform photographing by the imaging device. Wherein, during the interlude of music which the acoustic device outputs, according to image information recorded in the buffer memory to be mounted on the imaging apparatus, in claim 8, wherein the transmitting in a storage device Automatic photography device. A plurality of background means that can be arranged in the photographing field of view of the photographing means are further provided, and selection of the background means arranged in the photographing field of view during the music prelude or interlude is performed based on the control of the control means. The automatic photography device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 . A plurality of background means that can be arranged in the field of view of the photographing means; and the control device instructs the user to select a background means that is arranged in the field of view during music prelude or interlude. automatic photography apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized. The automatic photography apparatus according to claim 10 or 11 , wherein the plurality of background means are curtains or plate-like members made of materials having different colors, patterns, textures, or textures. Edits to captured image, layout of the captured image, and, any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises printing of images recorded, any one or more of the functions of transmission of the captured image data The automatic photography apparatus described in 1.

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