JP2001272989A - Device and method for selling prints, and code reading device used therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a print selling device which records voice data on a print with a printed picture and permits to enjoy the voice as well as the picture. SOLUTION: This print selling device sells a print with a printed picture, and is provided with a camera 6 for photographing the picture, a microphone 13, a data conversion means 26 for converting the voice data inputted to the above microphone 13 into a two-dimensional code, and a printer 9 for printing the picture photographed by the camera 6 and the two-dimensional code, and thereby the two-dimensional code into which the voice data are converted is recorded on the print with printed picture, and the device permits to enjoy not only the picture but also the voice at the same time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a print vending apparatus and a print vending method which are installed in a game center or the like, take a coin or the like, photograph a user, and sell the photographed image as a print.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many game vending machines have been installed in game centers and the like to take pictures and make sticker prints. As such a photo vending machine, the one shown in FIG. 15 is generally used. In this device, a half mirror 53 is provided inside a main body 52 at an angle of approximately 45 °. This half mirror 53
A camera 55 for photographing the user 54 is provided at the back of
Below the half mirror 53, a monitor 56 for displaying an image captured by the camera 55 is provided. In the figure, 51 is a controller, and 57 is a printer for printing a photographic print 58.

In the photo vending machine, an image taken by a camera 55 through a half mirror 53 is displayed on a monitor 56, and the image displayed on the monitor 56 is reflected by the half mirror 53 and confirmed by the user 54. I can do it. Then, the user 54 takes a desired pose while confirming his / her appearance on the monitor 56, and operates the controller 51 at a desired position to take a still image. This still image is combined with an appropriate frame or foreground image and printed as a photo print 58.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned photo vending machine, a photo taken by the camera 55 can be output on the spot as a photo print 58 such as a sticker. Recently, the needs of photo vending machines have been diversifying as the population has increased. In order to meet these needs, there have been provided many elaborate frames and foregrounds that are synthesized with the image of the user 54, but the image is simply output as a photographic print 58 on the spot. One thing is no longer being satisfied.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to provide a print vending apparatus and a print vending method capable of recording audio data on a print on which an image is printed and enjoying the audio together with the image. I do.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a print vending apparatus according to the present invention is a print vending apparatus which sells a print on which an image is printed. And a sound recording medium adding means for adding a sound recording medium on which sound data is recorded to the print medium.

A print selling method according to the present invention is a print selling method for selling a print on which an image is printed, wherein the print means prints the image on a print medium to generate a print, and a voice recording medium adding means. And adding a sound recording medium on which sound data is recorded to the print medium.

That is, the print vending apparatus of the present invention comprises:
The apparatus includes a printing unit that prints an image on a print medium to generate a print, and an audio recording medium addition unit that adds an audio recording medium on which audio data is recorded to the print medium. Also, in the print selling method of the present invention, an image is printed on a print medium by a printing unit to generate a print, and an audio recording medium on which audio data is recorded is added to the print medium by an audio recording medium adding unit. . For this reason, since the audio recording medium on which the audio data is recorded is added to the print on which the image is printed, not only the image but also the audio can be enjoyed at the same time.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, when audio data is recorded by an audio code, since the audio data is encoded into an audio code, the audio data is printed by a printing machine or the like in the same manner as the image printing. It is possible to output to a medium, and a print with audio data can be generated at extremely low cost. In the present invention, the “sound code” refers to a code obtained by converting sound data into data recordable on a print medium, such as a bar code, and various data recording methods in a printable format. The purpose is to include.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method according to the present invention, when audio data is recorded by a two-dimensional code, the audio data is converted into a two-dimensional code, so that a printing machine or the like is used in the same manner as printing an image. It is also possible to output a print with sound data at a very low cost.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method according to the present invention, there is provided image input means for inputting image data to be printed on a print medium, and the input image input to the image input means is printed on a print medium and printed. Is generated, a print with sound data can be generated by inputting a favorite image.

In the print vending apparatus and print vending method of the present invention, voice input means for inputting voice data recorded on the print medium, and data conversion for converting the voice data input to the voice input means into a voice code Means for outputting a voice code converted by the data conversion means to the print medium, a desired voice can be input to generate a print with voice data.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method according to the present invention, when the code output means is a printing means and the converted voice code is printed on a print medium together with the input image, the image is output by one printing means. Since both of the voice codes are printed, the apparatus itself is simplified, downsized, and inexpensive.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method according to the present invention, the code output means is a second printing means, and the converted voice code is printed on a second printing medium, and the second printing medium is printed. When sticking to a print medium for printing an input image, a conventional print vending machine can be used.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, when the print medium is a magnet sheet, the print is mounted on a wall or the like of a refrigerator or the like where a magnet is attracted and a memo is sandwiched between the various ways of enjoying. Will be able to

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method according to the present invention, when the magnet sheet includes a printing layer on which an image is printed and a magnet layer, and the input image is directly printed on the magnet sheet by the printing means, Since the image is printed directly on the magnet sheet prepared in advance, the number of steps is not increased more than necessary.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, the printing means includes a printing section for printing an input image on a printing layer on which an image is printed, and a printing layer on which the input image is printed by the printing section. When it is composed of a magnet layer and a laminating unit for laminating the magnet layer, a conventional print vending machine can be used.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, there is provided image synthesizing means for synthesizing the input image input to the image input means and the second image to generate a synthetic image, and When printing on a print medium, various images obtained by synthesizing the image input to the image input means with the second image can be enjoyed as a print with audio data.

In the print selling apparatus and print selling method of the present invention, the image input means is a camera,
When an image including a purchaser of a print is taken by the camera to obtain an input image, a photograph of the print purchaser can be enjoyed as a print with audio data.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, when the image input means is data reading means for reading image data stored in a storage medium, a desired image stored in the storage medium is read. You can enjoy printing with audio data.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, when the image input means is a scanning type image reading apparatus, it can be used for various kinds of paper media such as favorite photographs, magazine gravure, newspaper articles, business cards and the like. Images and characters printed can be enjoyed as prints with audio data.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, when the image input means is a data receiving apparatus that receives image data from an external terminal via a communication line, the image data of a desired image is transmitted. It can be input from an external terminal via a communication line and can be enjoyed as a print with audio data.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, when the image data of the image to be printed on the print medium can be received by an external terminal via a communication line, the image to be printed is printed. And can be received by an external terminal and enjoyed at a remote place or the like.

In the print vending apparatus and print vending method of the present invention, when the external terminal is at least one of a mobile phone, a computer, a facsimile apparatus, and a portable information terminal, the external terminal having a high penetration rate can be easily used. Data can be transmitted and received at low cost.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, when the communication line is a communication cable connected to the apparatus main body and image data is transmitted and received via a connector of the communication cable, an external terminal is used. Can send and receive image data on the spot.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method according to the present invention, there is provided an image display means for displaying at least one of the input image, the second image, and the composite image. When confirming at least one of the image, the second image, and the composite image, the image to be printed can be confirmed prior to printing, and the print buyer can obtain a satisfactory print.

In the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, the printing means is a sublimation printer,
In the case of at least one of an ink jet printer, a laser printer, a thermal transfer printer, a fusion printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, and an instant film printer, high image quality can be obtained by a relatively inexpensive and relatively inexpensive printing means. Can be output.

The print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention are provided with a value detecting means for detecting the reception of the price, and when the processing of the printing is started by detecting the reception of the value, the voice data is added. Can be sold at vending machines.

The code reader of the present invention is used in a print vending apparatus or a print vending method according to any one of claims 1 to 22, and reproduces voice by reading voice data added to a print. The gist of the present invention is that a voice data reading unit is attached to a mobile phone.

That is, the code reader of the present invention
The voice data reading unit is adapted to be attached to a mobile phone. Therefore, the audio data added to the print can be read by the audio data reading unit and reproduced by the reproducing device of the mobile phone.

In the code reader of the present invention, when the voice data reader is built in the portable telephone,
The voice of the print with voice data can be reproduced by the built-in mobile phone.

In the code reader of the present invention, when the voice data reading section is connected to the connector of the mobile phone, the voice data reading section is connected to the existing mobile phone, and the voice data reading section is connected. The sound of the print can be reproduced.

In the present invention, "two-dimensional code"
For example, code one, data code, array tag, QR code, box graphic code, maxi code,
Matrix code such as Vericode, Soft Strip, CP Code, Carla Code, Aztec Code,
Examples include, but are not limited to, scan talk (Olympus product name), and include any code that can be converted into binary (digital) data and recorded. .

[0034]

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

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a print vending apparatus according to the present invention. In the print vending apparatus, various devices are provided inside and on the surface of the housing 1.
Here, for convenience of explanation, the side of the housing 1 facing the user (subject) 2 (the left side in FIG. 1) is the front side of the housing 1, and the opposite side (the right side in FIG. 1) is the rear side of the housing 1. Side.

In the internal space of the housing 1, a camera 6 for photographing the subject 2, a computer device 7 for receiving image signals from the camera 6 and synthesizing images, and the like, are transmitted from the computer device 7. A display 8 that receives an image signal of the synthesized image or the like and displays the image, and a microphone 13 that inputs a sound of the subject 2 or the like are provided. Then, the sound input to the microphone 13 is converted into a two-dimensional code by the computer device 7 and printed on the print medium 15 together with the image.

A transparent plate 14 made of glass, plastic, or the like is fitted in a portion of the housing 1 corresponding to the front side of the camera 6. The display 8 is arranged obliquely upward toward the subject 2 so that the image displayed on the display 8 can be viewed by the user 2.

Further, an operation unit 1 is provided on the front surface of the housing 1.
6 are provided. The operation section 16 has buttons and levers for the user 2 to perform various operations, and transmits an operation signal to the computer device 7.

The operation unit 16 includes a touch pen 1
2 are provided. The tip of the touch pen 12 is brought into contact with the surface of a display 8 (for example, an LCD tablet, a touch panel, or the like is used), and a handwritten image can be input by drawing characters, figures, and the like. Then, the input image data such as characters and figures are combined with the photographed image, and the combined image is displayed on the display 8 and printed on the print medium 15.

In this example, the composite image viewed by the user 2 from the display 8 is obtained by converting a stored image (a desired frame, foreground, or the like, hereinafter referred to as a “frame image”) stored in the computer device 7 into an object by the camera 6. 2 are synthesized. Then, the composite image is stopped by the operation of the operation unit 16 by the subject 2, and when the handwritten image is input by the touch pen 12 after the stop of the composite image, an image in which the input image is further combined with the composite image is displayed. It has become so.

In the internal space of the housing 1, a signal of a composite image transmitted from the computer device 7 is received.
A printer 9 that prints the composite image on a print medium 15 and outputs a print is provided. The printer 9 includes:
Not only images but also two-dimensional codes converted from audio data are printed.

As the printer 9, various printers can be used as long as they are suitable for photographic image quality and printing of two-dimensional codes. For example, there are a sublimation type printer, an ink jet type printer, a color laser printer, a thermal transfer type printer, a fusion type printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, an instant film printer and the like.

The print medium 15 printed by the printer 9 is sent out from an outlet 19 formed on the front surface of the housing 1.

A coin insertion slot (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the housing 1, and the inserted coin is detected at a position adjacent to the coin insertion slot inside the housing 1, and the computer 7 is provided with the coin insertion slot. The coin detection unit 17 for transmitting the detection signal (FIG. 2)
Reference) is provided. In addition, a speaker 18 (see FIG. 2) for receiving an audio signal from the computer device 7 and outputting the audio and a light (not shown) for irradiating the subject 2 are provided at an appropriate position on the front of the housing 1.

Behind the subject 2, a curtain 3 for blocking external light is provided. The curtain 3 is supported by support frames 4 and 5 protruding from upper and lower portions of the front surface of the housing 1. The inner surface of the curtain 3 is given a color according to an image combining method. For example, in the case of chroma keying, the entire inner surface of the curtain 3 is colored in a color suitable for chroma keying, such as green or blue.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the computer device 7 comprises an image synthesizing means 30 for synthesizing images and a camera 6.
And control means 31 for performing control such as photographing and composition of images by the control unit 31. The control means 31 includes the coin detecting unit 17
By receiving the detection signal from the camera, control such as photographing and image synthesis is started. In the figure, 3
2 is an audio output circuit 3 for outputting audio from the speaker 18
2.

The computer device 7 is provided with a frame image memory 33 for storing a predetermined frame image. On the other hand, an input unit 35 to which a handwritten image or the like is input by the touch pen 12 is displayed on the display 8.
And a display unit 36 for displaying a composite image and the like.

The image synthesizing means 30 synthesizes an image photographed by the camera 6 with a frame image stored in the frame image memory 33 and displays the synthesized image on the display 8.
Is displayed on the display section 36 of the display. The image combining means 30 stores the image data of the combined image in the data memory 2 by operating the operation unit 16 with the subject 2.
5 and the fixed still image is touched with the touch pen 1
2 synthesizes a handwritten image such as a character or a figure input to the pen input unit 35 of the display 8.

The synthesized image (synthesized image of the photographed image and the frame image and the synthesized image of the still image and the pen input image) synthesized by the image synthesizing means 30 are displayed on the display 8.
Of the data memory 25
Is to be fixed.

The computer device 7 is provided with data conversion means 26 for converting the audio data input to the microphone 13 into binary data (0, 1) and converting the binary data into a two-dimensional code. ing. The two-dimensional code data converted by the data conversion means 26 is temporarily stored in the data memory 25 in the same manner as the image data.

The computer device 7 includes a print control unit 34 for controlling printing by the printer 9.
The synthesized image synthesized by the image synthesizing means 30 and fixed in the data memory 25 is printed as a photograph.
At this time, by the printer 9 together with the composite image,
The two-dimensional code converted by the data conversion means 26 is printed.

Next, the operation of the print vending apparatus will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the figure, "S" means a step.

First, when the user 2 inserts a coin, the frame image stored in the frame image memory 33 is displayed on the display section 36 of the display 8, and the user receives the image on the display 8 and the sound from the speaker 18. 2 supports the selection of a desired frame image. The number of frame images selected here may be one or two or more.

When the user 2 selects a desired frame image (S1), the photographing of the subject 2 by the camera 6 is started (S2). Next, the image A and the frame image B captured by the camera 6 are combined by the image combining means 30, and the combined image is displayed on the display unit 36 of the display 8 (S
3).

When the user 2 completes the position adjustment of the subject 2 while viewing the display image on the display 8 and presses the adjustment completion button of the operation unit 16, the user 2 is instructed to take a pause. After a predetermined time, the combined image is fixed by the image combining means 30 (S4). At this time, the composite image at that time is displayed on the display 8 as a still image.

Next, the user 2 is urged to confirm the preview of the still image, and if the user 2 wishes to retake the image, the process returns to step 2 and a new image is started. On the other hand, if the user 2 does not want to take the image again, the user 2 is instructed to urge the user 2 to input a pen with the touch pen 12.

At this time, first, a pen input of a handwritten image is instructed, and the user 2 touches the tip of the touch pen 12 with the pen input unit 35 on the surface of the display 8 to input a handwritten image such as a desired character or figure. (S6). When the pen input of the handwritten image is completed, the handwritten image C is further combined with the combined image of the image A and the frame image B captured by the camera 6 (S7), and the combined image of the three images is displayed on the display 8. Together with the data memory 25 (S8).

Next, the user 2 is instructed to prompt the user to input a voice, and the user 2 inputs a voice such as a message or a singing voice (S9). And when the voice is input,
The input voice is converted into a two-dimensional code by the data conversion means 26 (S10), and the two-dimensional code is stored in the data memory 25 (S11).

After that, the image data and the two-dimensional code of the composite image fixed in the data memory 25 are sent to the print control unit 34, and the image and the two-dimensional code are printed on the print medium 15 (S12).

FIG. 4 shows an example of the print thus obtained. The print 20 has a two-dimensional code 11 extending in the horizontal direction below the image 10. In this example, an example in which the image 10 and the two-dimensional code 11 are printed one by one on one print 20 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. A plurality of different two-dimensional codes 11 can be printed.

The two-dimensional code 11 of the print 20 is
For example, the voice can be reproduced by reading with the code reader shown in FIG.

The code reader is an optical code reader 2 for reading a two-dimensional code as binary data.
4, an audio conversion unit 27 for converting the read binary data into audio data, and an audio data memory 28 for temporarily storing the converted audio data. Then, the reading device main body 22
Can be attached to the mobile phone 21.

In this example, the reading device main body 22
The audio data which is attached by being inserted into the connector of the mobile phone 21 and temporarily stored in the audio data memory 28 is played back by the playback means 29 of the mobile phone 21 and the speaker 23.

As described above, according to the print vending apparatus and the print vending method, the print 20 on which the image 10 is printed is converted into the two-dimensional code 11 in which the voice data is converted.
Is recorded, so that not only images but also sounds can be enjoyed at the same time. Image 10 by one printer 9
Since both the two-dimensional code 11 and the two-dimensional code 11 are printed, the apparatus itself is simplified and reduced in size, and the cost is reduced. Further, according to the code reader, the reader main body 22 can be connected to the existing mobile phone 21 to reproduce the voice of the print with voice data.

FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In this example, an image printer 37 that prints the image 10 on the print medium 15 to generate a print 20 and a code printer 3 that prints the two-dimensional code 11 on a code tape
8 printers. Further, there is provided a sticking device 39 for generating a print 20 in which the code tape 40 on which the two-dimensional code 11 is printed is attached to the print 20 on which the image 10 is printed as shown in FIG. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In this example, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In each of the above embodiments, the print medium 15
Is not particularly limited, for example, papers,
Various materials such as a seal, a plastic film, cards, cloth, nonwoven fabric, a glass plate, and a resin plate can be used.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In this example, a magnet sheet 43 is used as the print medium 15. The above magnet sheet 4
3 is a printing layer 41 on which the image 10 and the two-dimensional code 11 are printed by the printer 9 or the like, as shown in FIG.
The image 10 and the two-dimensional code 11 can be directly printed on the magnet sheet 43.

FIG. 8B shows the state of the magnet sheet 4.
3 shows a second example, in which the printing layer 41 and the magnet layer 42 are separated in advance. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the image 9 and the two-dimensional code 11 are printed on the printing layer 41 by the printer 9, and the printing layer 4 on which the image 10 and the two-dimensional code 11 are printed.
1 is laminated with the magnet layer 42 by the laminating device 44 to form the magnet sheet 43.

In the above-described embodiment, the user can enjoy a variety of ways, such as attaching the print 20 to a wall of a refrigerator or the like where a magnet can be attracted and holding a memo. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In this example, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

The magnet layer 42 is mainly formed by dispersing magnet powder such as ferrite or alnico into various rubbers or thermoplastic or thermosetting resins such as vinyl, nylon or epoxy. Then, a sheet-shaped member is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various members can be used as long as the sheet-shaped member shows magnetism. Further, as the printing layer 41,
For example, various materials such as papers, seals, plastic films, cloths, nonwoven fabrics, glass plates, and resin plates can be used.

FIG. 10 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this example, a data reading unit 45 for reading image data stored in a storage medium 46 is provided as an image input unit in addition to the camera 6. Otherwise, the first
This is the same as the above embodiment, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In this embodiment, a desired image stored in the storage medium 46 can be enjoyed as a print 20 with audio data. Otherwise, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment are exerted.

As the storage medium 46, for example, a magnetic storage medium such as a floppy disk, a CD-RO
Examples include optical storage media such as M and CD-R, magneto-optical disks, and print storage media such as two-dimensional codes. However, the present invention is not limited to these, as long as image data can be recorded. Various types can be used.

FIG. 11 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this example, a scanning image reading device 47 is provided as an image input unit in addition to the camera 6. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In this embodiment, an image printed on various paper media 48, such as a favorite photo or magazine gravure, newspaper article, business card, or the like, is read by a scanning image reading device 47 and enjoyed as a print 20 with audio data. be able to. Otherwise, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment are exerted.

FIG. 12 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this example, in addition to the camera 6, a data transmitting / receiving device 49 capable of receiving image data from an external terminal 50 via a communication line is provided as an image input unit. The external terminal is connected to the print medium 15 as shown in FIG.
The image data of the image 10 to be printed can be externally received via a communication line. Further, a communication cable 60 connected to the computer device 7 and a connector 59 connected to the end of the communication cable 60 and connected to the external terminal 50 are provided. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In this example, image data of a favorite image is
In addition to being able to enjoy a print 20 with audio data by inputting from the external terminal 50 via a communication line, the image 10 printed on the print 20 can be received by the external terminal 50 and enjoyed at a remote location or the like. it can. Further, by transmitting and receiving the image data via the connector 59 of the communication cable 60, the image data can be transmitted and received to the external terminal 50 on the spot. Otherwise, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment are exerted.

The external terminal 50 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a computer, a facsimile,
A portable information terminal or the like can be used. These external terminals 50 have a high penetration rate and can easily and inexpensively transmit and receive data. When a mobile phone is used as the external terminal 50, an 800 MHz analog system,
Various types of mobile phones such as a 0 MHz digital system and a 1.5 GHz digital system, a simplified mobile phone (PHS), and the like can be used. .

The communication lines include, for example, an analog telephone line, a high-speed digital line (ISDN line),
Internet, wireless, optical fiber, mobile phone line (for example, DoPa etc.), ZAQ, PHS line (for example, P
IAFS, αDATA32, etc.), Integrated Intelligent Communication Network (UI
CN), new advanced information and communication (VI & P), satellite communication line,
Examples include cable broadcasting, data communication and data transfer using various communication cables, and various other types can also be used. Regardless of whether the connection is always-on connection, the connection may be made by dialing up each time.

FIG. 14 shows another example of the code reader of the present invention. FIG. 14A shows a second example, in which the reading device main body 22 is connected to the mobile phone 21 via a connection cord. FIG. 14B is a third example,
A slit 61 for inserting and sliding the print 20 is provided in the reading device main body 22, and the code reading unit 24 is provided in the slit 61. FIG. 14C shows a fourth example, in which the reading device main body 22 is built in the mobile phone 21, and the mobile phone 21 is provided with a slit 61 into which the print 20 is inserted and slid, and the slit 61 reads a code. A part 24 is provided. Otherwise, it is the same as that shown in FIG. 5, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In this example, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

In each of the above embodiments, an example was described in which audio data was recorded in a two-dimensional code. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and audio data such as a one-dimensional bar code can be recorded on a print medium. If the code is converted to data,
Various types can be used. Further, for example, various audio recording media capable of recording audio data, such as a magnetic tape and an IC chip, can be used. These audio recording media can be added to the print medium 15 by various means such as a sticking device and printed. 20 can be obtained.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the two images of the frame image and the handwritten input image are combined with the image captured by the camera 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. One image may be synthesized, or no image may be synthesized at all.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a digital camera or a video camera can be used as the camera 6, and the camera 6 is not particularly limited as long as it can convert a captured image into an electric signal. Instead, various types can be used. Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which one camera 6 is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of cameras 6 may be provided.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the shooting or printing process is started by inserting a coin. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and money, bills, medals, prepaid cards, credit cards, cash cards, The purpose is to include various things, such as cards, which have a value equivalent to being traded with money.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the frame image stored in the frame image memory 33 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a floppy disk, CD-ROM, CD-R It is also possible to read and use image data stored in various storage media such as a magneto-optical disk and a two-dimensional code,
An image captured by a camera, an image read by a scanning image reading device, image data received via a communication line, and the like can also be used.

[0085]

As described above, according to the print vending apparatus and the print vending method of the present invention, an audio recording medium on which audio data is recorded is added to a print on which an image is printed. But you can also enjoy the sound at the same time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of a print vending apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of a computer device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a print selling method of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a print.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a code reader of the present invention;
(A) is an explanatory diagram, (b) is a system configuration diagram.

FIG. 6 is a system configuration diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second example of printing.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a print medium.

FIG. 9 is a system configuration diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the above embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another example of the code reader.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 6 Camera 9 Printer 13 Microphone 26 Data conversion means

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[Claims] 1. A print vending apparatus for selling a print on which an image is printed, comprising: printing means for printing an image on a print medium to generate a print; And a voice recording medium adding means for adding to a print sales medium. 2. A print selling method for selling a print on which an image is printed, wherein the print means prints the image on a print medium to generate a print, and the sound recording medium adding means records the sound data. A print sales method comprising adding a recording medium to the print medium. 3. The print vending apparatus or print vending method according to claim 1, wherein the voice data is recorded by a voice code. 4. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to claim 3, wherein the voice data is recorded by a two-dimensional code. 5. An image input means for inputting image data to be printed on a print medium, wherein the input image input to the image input means is printed on a print medium to generate a print. A print vending apparatus or a print vending method according to claim 1. 6. An audio input unit for inputting audio data recorded on the print medium, and a data conversion unit for converting the audio data input to the audio input unit into an audio code. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the converted voice code is output to the print medium. 7. The print vending apparatus or print vend according to claim 3, wherein said voice recording medium adding means is a printing means, and prints the converted voice code together with an input image on a print medium. Method. 8. The voice recording medium adding means is a second printing means, which prints the converted voice code on a second print medium, and converts the second print medium to a print medium for printing an input image. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the print vending apparatus is attached. 9. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to claim 1, wherein the print medium is a magnet sheet. 10. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to claim 9, wherein the magnet sheet includes a printing layer on which an image is printed and a magnet layer, and the input image is directly printed on the magnet sheet by a printing means. 11. A printing unit for printing an input image on a printing layer on which an image is printed, a bonding unit for bonding the printing layer on which the input image is printed by the printing unit and a magnet layer. 10. The print vending apparatus or print vending method according to claim 9, comprising: 12. An image synthesizing means for synthesizing an input image input to the image input means and a second image to generate a synthetic image, and printing the synthetic image on a print medium. A print vending apparatus or a print vending method according to any one of the preceding claims. 13. The print vending apparatus or print according to claim 5, wherein the image input means is a camera, and the camera captures an image of a subject including a print purchaser to obtain an input image. How to sell. 14. A print vending apparatus or a print vending method according to claim 5, wherein said image input means is data reading means for reading image data stored in a storage medium. 15. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to claim 5, wherein said image input means is a scanning type image reading apparatus. 16. A print vending apparatus or a print vending method according to claim 5, wherein said image input means is a data receiving apparatus for receiving image data from an external terminal via a communication line. 17. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to claim 1, wherein image data of an image printed on the print medium can be received by an external terminal via a communication line. 18. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to claim 16, wherein the external terminal is at least one of a mobile phone, a computer device, a facsimile device, and a portable information terminal. 19. The print vending apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the communication line is a communication cable connected to the apparatus main body, and the image data is transmitted and received via a connector of the communication cable. Or print sales method. 20. An image display means for displaying at least one of the input image, the second image, and the composite image, and a print purchaser allows the print purchaser to select one of the input image, the second image, and the composite image before starting printing. The print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to any one of claims 5 to 19, wherein at least one of the methods is confirmed. 21. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the printing means is at least one of a sublimation printer, an ink jet printer, a laser printer, a thermal transfer printer, a fusion printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, and an instant film printer. 21. The print vending apparatus or print vending method according to any one of 20. 22. The print vending apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a price detecting means for detecting receipt of the fee, wherein printing processing is started by detecting the receipt of the fee. Print sales method. 23. A code reading device used for the print vending apparatus or the print vending method according to claim 1, which reads voice data added to the print and reproduces voice. A code reader wherein the voice data reader is adapted to be attached to a mobile phone. 24. The code reader according to claim 23, wherein the voice data reader is built in the mobile phone. 25. The code reader according to claim 23, wherein the voice data reader is connected to a connector of the mobile phone.