JP2002064767A - Wedding photo system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To realize a new way of enjoying photos by enabling immediate print output of desired photos and distribution of album format data through a network at a wedding hall. SOLUTION: This wedding photo system is installed in a wedding hall and has a terminal unit 1 and a print output unit 2 connected through a network.
Storage means for storing digital image data output from the digital imaging means; display means for displaying the digital image data as an image; selecting the digital image data displayed on the display means to instruct print output A print instruction receiving means for receiving a print output instruction from the terminal unit 1, and a print output for printing out the digital image data based on the print output instruction. Means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wedding photo system which is installed at a wedding ceremony and prints out digital image data output from digital image pickup means as a photograph or distributes the digital image data as album format data over a network. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a photographer prints out a commemorative photograph of a bride and a groom and an invited guest at a camera shop after a wedding or reception has been completed, and confirms the hope at a wedding or reception. In addition, it was common to mail to the home of an invited guest who attended from a distance. This situation applies not only to the case where an optical camera that requires a long time to develop a negative film or print on photosensitive paper is used as the imaging unit, but also to the case where a digital imaging unit that can output a print immediately is used. It is. This is because the wedding hall does not have facilities required for print output.

[0003]

However, as described above, in the method in which the photographer makes a print after the fact and mails it to the home or the like of the applicant, the photographer has to print and mail a large number of photographs. In addition to the labor involved, collecting the fees required for printing has been cumbersome and difficult. Also, at weddings and receptions, there is often no time to spare,
Since the photographer cannot fully grasp the photograph desired by the inviting guest, the photographer may not be able to provide the photograph desired by the inviting guest, or on the contrary, may provide an unnecessary photograph for the inviting guest. On the other hand, at the reception, the invited guests often wait in a separate room such as a coffee room, such as when the bride and groom change their costumes, so that they could not use this time effectively.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to print out a desired photograph immediately at a wedding ceremony or to distribute album format data through a network. An object of the present invention is to provide a wedding photo system that realizes a new way of enjoying photos.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wedding photo system, which is installed at a wedding ceremony, wherein a terminal unit and a print output unit are connected via a network. A wedding photo system, wherein the terminal unit includes storage means for storing digital image data output from digital imaging means, and display means for displaying the digital image data stored in the storage means as an image. Print output instruction means for selecting the digital image data displayed on the display means and instructing a print output, wherein the print output section receives a print instruction from the terminal section. Receiving means for preprinting the digital image data based on the printout instruction; It is characterized in that the bets output means are provided.

In the above configuration, the wedding hall generally refers to a place where a wedding ceremony or reception is held, and includes a ceremonial occasion, a hotel, a restaurant, and the like. The print output instruction refers to general information for specifying the form of output print, such as the size of print output, image quality, the number of sheets, and border processing, in addition to the designation of a desired print image.

According to the above arrangement, in the terminal section, the digital image data output from the digital imaging means is displayed on the display means, and the digital image data displayed is printed out as a photograph. Digital image data to be selected is selected and instructed by the print instructing means. The selected digital image data is
After being transmitted to the print output unit through the network, the print output unit prints out the print output based on the print output instruction received by the print instruction reception unit.

[0008] Thus, at the wedding hall, the invited guests and the bride and groom check and select the photographed image through the terminal unit installed in the coffee room or the like, and the required number of prints are output by the print output unit. You can receive the desired photo on the spot. If invited guests or the bride and groom bring the printed photo to the second party or the like, it will be possible for those who did not attend the wedding or reception to see the commemorative photo.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wedding photo system according to the first aspect, wherein the terminal is movable.

[0010] According to the above configuration, the terminal can be installed in an arbitrary room of the wedding hall, and the administrator can lend the terminal to a user who wants to view a photo image or order a photo print. be able to.

[0011] Thus, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the user can use the terminal unit at a convenient place, and the administrator can rent the terminal unit by renting the terminal unit.
The user can be managed, and the use of the wedding photo system is simplified for both the administrator and the user.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wedding photo system according to the first or second aspect, wherein a print after output is assigned to the print output unit, and It is characterized in that a sorter section comprising a tray is provided.

According to the above arrangement, in the print output unit, the output photographic print is appropriately allocated to the sorter unit including the plurality of trays.

Thus, in addition to the functions and effects of claim 1 or 2, for example, for the purpose of managing fees and photographic prints, the output photographic prints can be stored in each tray of the sorter unit for every fixed number of sheets or for each print instruction. Can be assigned to

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wedding photo system according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein unique identification information is included in the print output instruction. And print assignment to the plurality of trays is performed based on the identification information.

In the above configuration, the unique identification information generally means information for identifying a plurality of the terminal units, a user who uses the terminal units, a recipient who receives a photograph, and the like.

According to the above arrangement, the output photographic print is sorted to each tray of the sorter unit for each print output instruction based on the identification information.

According to this, any one of the first to third aspects is provided.
In addition to the functions and effects described in the item, the photographic printer output in response to the plurality of print output instructions can be managed separately for each terminal unit, user, and recipient who instructed the print output.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wedding photo system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the print output unit includes the contents of the print output. Is provided with a charge calculating means for calculating a charge according to.

According to the above configuration, the fee according to the content of the print output is calculated by the fee calculating means including a computer or the like. The fee may include a lending fee for the terminal unit. When managing the output prints for each user or recipient, the fee calculating means calculates the print fee for each user or recipient.

Thus, any one of claims 1 to 4
In addition to the functions and effects of the item, the administrator can easily know the fee to be collected from the user or the recipient as the price for the print output or the terminal unit lending.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wedding photo system which is installed at a wedding hall and has a terminal unit which can be connected to an external device through a network. The terminal unit has storage means for storing digital image data output from digital imaging means, display means for displaying the digital image data stored in the storage means as an image, and display means. An album format data generating unit for selecting the displayed digital image data and generating album format data, and an album distributing unit for distributing the album format data to the external device are provided. .

In the above configuration, the album format data refers to data for displaying or printing an arbitrary number of photographic images arranged in an album format, and includes, in addition to photographic image data, image information for decorating a photo, , Captions and other character information are also included.

According to the above arrangement, in the terminal section, the digital image data output from the digital image pickup means is displayed on the display means, and the selected digital image data among the displayed digital image data is displayed. After the data is arranged as the album format data, the data is distributed to the external device by the album distribution means.

[0025] Thus, at the wedding hall, the invited guests and the bride and groom can access the terminal via a terminal installed in a coffee room or the like.
Confirmation and selection of the photographed image can be performed, and album format data based on the selected photograph image can be immediately distributed via the network. By confirming the album format data through the external device, it is possible to have even those who did not attend the wedding or reception see the commemorative photo.

[0026]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the wedding photo system according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the wedding photo system, a terminal unit 1 and a print output unit 2 are connected via a network.
Connected and configured. As shown in FIG. 1, the terminal unit 1 is provided with a monitor 4 (display means), a recording medium reading unit 5, and a keyboard 6, and the print output unit 2 is provided with a recording unit 3 via a cable. Is connected.

The terminal unit 1 and the print output unit 2 are provided in separate rooms, and are configured to communicate data through the network. Although wireless communication is employed as the network in the figure, any form such as a wired telephone, an intranet, or a communication network using a dedicated line can be employed. The recording medium reading unit 5 is a configuration for reading digital image data output from a digital camera (digital imaging means) through various recording media. It is preferable to be able to read various recording media such as a trademark, a compact flash (registered trademark), a memory stick, and a floppy disk (registered trademark). The recording unit 3 is a data recording device such as a CD-R used as an external storage unit of the print output unit 2.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the terminal unit 1 and the print output unit 2 constituting the wedding photo system. The terminal unit 1 includes a digital image data storage unit 10, a print output instruction unit 11,
Album format data creation means 15, album distribution means 1
The print output unit 2 includes a print instruction receiving unit 12, a print output unit 13, and a charge calculation unit 13.

The digital image data storage means 10 stores digital image data read from the recording medium reading section 5 (see FIG. 1).
It is composed of a semiconductor memory.

The print output instruction means 11 is integrated with the keyboard 6 (see FIG. 1), and is connected to the monitor 4 (see FIG. 1).
Is a control circuit for selecting the digital image data displayed in (1), creating and transmitting a print output instruction based on the digital image data. The print output instruction includes, in addition to the digital image data of the selected photograph, unique identification information for identifying a plurality of terminal units 1, a user who uses the terminal unit 1, a recipient who receives the photograph, and the like. include.

The print instruction receiving means 12 comprises a control circuit and an interface for receiving the print output instruction transmitted from the print output instruction means 11 via a network. As aforementioned,
Print output instructing means 11 and print instruction receiving means 1
As a network used for communication with the communication network 2, a telephone, the Internet, a local area network, or the like can be adopted regardless of wired or wireless. In the present embodiment, a network adopting wireless communication is used as the network. I do.

The print output means 13 has a configuration for performing photographic printing based on the print output instruction received by the print instruction receiving means 12. In the present embodiment, the print output unit 13 includes an exposure unit, a development unit, and a drying unit, and is configured to print a photographic image on a photosensitive material by scanning exposure. The form of the print output means 13 is not particularly limited, and various printers such as an ink jet printer and a laser printer may be adopted as long as a photographic image can be printed out. Besides, any paper such as glossy paper and plain paper can be used.

Further, the print output means 13 performs so-called index print or
A list listing the image number and the number of prints may be output. With such a configuration, administrators, users,
Both recipients can easily grasp the contents of the output photo.

The charge calculating means 14 is a calculator for calculating a charge to be paid by the user according to the contents of the print output instruction. This fee may include a lending fee for the terminal unit 1 in addition to the number, size, quality, and the like of the print output. When managing the output prints for each user or recipient, the fee calculating means 14 calculates the print fee for each user or recipient.

The album format data creating means 15 is integrated with the keyboard 6 (see FIG. 1), and is connected to the monitor 4 (FIG. 1).
) Is a computer for selecting the digital image data displayed in (1) and creating album format data. Album format data refers to data for displaying and printing an arbitrary number of photo images arranged in an album format. In addition to photo image data, image information for decorating photos,
Character information such as captions is also included. For example, image data in which a plurality of photos are arranged in a thumbnail format is an example of album format data.

The album distribution means 16 comprises a control circuit and an interface for transmitting the album format data created by the album format data creation means 15 to an external device via a network. The form of the network or the external device is not particularly limited. For example, the album format data can be transmitted to a server via the Internet. In such a case, it is preferable to create the album format data as data in a Web format or an email format.

Next, a procedure for using the wedding photo system will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the use procedure. As shown in the figure, the procedure for using the above wedding photo system includes five steps (S1 to S1).
S5).

In S1, the user goes to the coffee room while the bride and groom are changing clothes. The user can effectively use the waiting time to use the wedding photo system. Of course, the coffee room is an example,
Depending on the wedding hall, a waiting room or waiting room may be used.

In S2, the user rents the terminal unit 1 (see FIG. 1) at a counter in the coffee room. In the present embodiment, the terminal unit 1 has a small and movable configuration,
It is possible to move freely to a place where the user can easily use it. The administrator can manage the user by lending the terminal unit 1.

In step S3, the user brings the terminal unit 1 to his / her table and displays a photograph taken by the digital camera on the monitor 4 (see FIG. 1). In particular,
The user causes the recording medium reading unit 5 to read the recording medium on which the imaging result of the digital camera is recorded, and displays the contents on the monitor 4. In addition, digital cameras
The items are not limited to those owned by the user, and may be lent out in advance at the wedding hall. If the digital camera is rented out at the wedding hall, the user can go out to the wedding ceremony or reception by hand and change only the printed picture, so that the convenience of the wedding photo system is further improved.

In S4, the user sets the required number of prints while viewing the photographs sequentially displayed on the monitor 4. That is, the user sets an image to be printed and the number of prints among the images projected on the monitor 4 by inputting from the keyboard 6 (see FIG. 1). For example, while inputting a numeric key for designating the number of prints or observing the default value while watching the pictures sequentially displayed on the monitor 4, the enter key is simply pressed. In addition, the user not only instructs printing of the selected image, but also uses the selected image as the album format data.
Delivery to an external device can also be instructed.

In S5, when the user has finished viewing all the photographic images, the user returns the terminal unit 1 to the counter, pays the fee, and receives the print. As described above, the print output unit 2 may be installed at a location remote from the terminal unit 1.

FIG. 4 is an example of a screen when the image to be printed and the result of designating the number of prints are displayed on the monitor 4 in S4. At the bottom of each index print in which each photographic image is displayed in a thumbnail format, a numerical value designating the number of prints is also written.
The user can confirm the settings through such a screen.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the structure of the sorter unit provided in the print output unit 2 will be described. As shown in the drawing, the print output unit 2 is provided with a sorter unit 7 for sorting the output prints 9. The sorter unit 7 has a plurality of trays 8, and prints 9 are assigned to each tray 8. Each tray 8
A display unit (not shown) such as a 7-segment LCD;
The display unit displays the assigned number of each tray 8 based on the unique identification information included in the print output instruction. For example, when a print output instruction is transmitted from the terminal unit 1a, the specific tray 8 is dedicated to the terminal unit 1a,
A print 9 based on a print output instruction from the terminal unit 1a is assigned to the tray 8. The same applies to print output instructions from the terminal units 1b and 1c.

Thus, the prints 9 output in response to the plurality of print output instructions are separately managed for each of the terminal units 1a, 1b, 1c... be able to. If there is an upper limit on the number of prints 9 that can be stacked on the tray 8, the number of prints 9 exceeding the upper limit is appropriately stacked on another tray 8.

Further, if each tray 8 is provided with a print detecting means using various sensors, when an administrator or a user pulls out the print 9, the dedicated designation of the tray 8 is reset and the other terminal unit is reset. It is possible to respond to a print output instruction from. By adopting such a configuration, even when the number of trays 8 is smaller than the number of terminals 1a, 1b, 1c,. Mixed loading on the tray 8 can be avoided.

The print 9 by the print output unit 2
May be performed immediately after receiving a print output instruction from each of the terminal units 1a, 1b, 1c,..., Or may be performed after a certain period of time.

[0050]

As described above, the wedding photo system according to the first aspect of the present invention is a wedding photo system that is installed in a wedding hall and has a terminal unit and a print output unit connected through a network. The terminal unit has storage means for storing digital image data output from digital imaging means, display means for displaying the digital image data stored in the storage means as an image, and display means for displaying the digital image data. Print output instructing means for selecting the digital image data and instructing a print output; and a print instruction receiving means for receiving a print output instruction from the terminal unit; Print output means for printing out the digital image data based on the It is a configuration.

Therefore, in the terminal unit, the digital image data output from the digital image pickup means is displayed on the display means, and the digital image data to be printed out as a photograph among the displayed digital image data. Is selected and instructed by the print instruction means. The selected digital image data is transmitted to the print output unit via the network, and is printed out by the print output unit based on the print output instruction received by the print instruction reception unit.

[0052] Thus, at the wedding hall, the invited guests and the bride and groom can access the terminal via a terminal installed in a coffee room or the like.
Confirmation and selection of the taken photographic image are performed, and the desired number of prints of the required number of prints can be received on the spot by the print output unit. If the invited guests or the bride and groom bring the printed photo to the second party or the like, it will be possible for those who did not attend the wedding or reception to see the commemorative photo.

As described above, the wedding photo system according to the second aspect of the present invention has the following structure.
The terminal unit is movable.

Therefore, the terminal unit can be installed in an arbitrary room of the wedding hall, and the administrator can lend the terminal unit to a user who wants to view a photographic image or order a photographic print.

Thus, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the user can use the terminal unit at a place convenient for him, and the administrator can rent the terminal unit by renting the terminal unit.
It is possible to manage the users, and there is an effect that the use of the wedding photo system is simplified for both the manager and the users.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, as described above, in the configuration of the first or second aspect, the print output unit is assigned a print after output, and the sorter includes a plurality of trays. This is a configuration in which a unit is provided.

Therefore, in the print output section,
The output photographic print is appropriately allocated to the sorter unit including the plurality of trays.

Thus, in addition to the functions and effects of claim 1 or 2, for example, for the purpose of managing fees and photographic prints, the output photographic prints can be stored in each tray of the sorter unit for each fixed number of sheets or for each print instruction. This has the effect that it can be sorted to

As described above, in the wedding photo system according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of any one of the first to third aspects, the print output instruction includes unique identification information. The print assignment to the plurality of trays is performed based on the identification information.

Therefore, the output photographic print is distributed to each tray of the sorter unit for each print output instruction based on the identification information.

Thus, any one of claims 1 to 3
In addition to the functions and effects described in the above item, there is an effect that the photographic printer output in response to the plurality of print output instructions can be managed separately for each terminal unit, user, and recipient who instructed the print output. Play.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the wedding photo system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the print output unit includes: In this configuration, a charge calculating means for calculating a charge is provided.

Therefore, the fee according to the content of the print output is calculated by the fee calculating means constituted by a computer or the like. The fee may include a lending fee for the terminal unit. When managing the output prints for each user or recipient, the fee calculating means calculates the print fee for each user or recipient.

Thus, any one of claims 1 to 4
In addition to the functions and effects described in the item, the administrator can easily know the fee to be collected from the user or the recipient as the price for the print output or the terminal unit lending.

A wedding photo system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is a wedding photo system which is installed at a wedding hall and has a terminal unit connectable to an external device through a network as described above. The terminal unit has storage means for storing digital image data output from the digital imaging means, display means for displaying the digital image data stored in the storage means as an image, and display means for displaying the digital image data displayed on the display means. An album format data generating unit that selects digital image data to generate album format data and an album distribution unit that distributes the album format data to the external device are provided.

Therefore, in the terminal unit, the digital image data output from the digital image pickup means is displayed on the display means, and the selected digital image data among the displayed digital image data is replaced with the digital image data. After being arranged as album format data, the data is distributed to the external device by the album distribution means.

As a result, at the wedding hall, the invited guests and the bride and groom can access the terminal via a terminal installed in a coffee room or the like.
Confirmation and selection of the photographed image can be performed, and album format data based on the selected photograph image can be immediately distributed via the network. By confirming the album format data through the external device, there is an effect that even those who did not attend the wedding or reception can see the commemorative photo.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a wedding photo system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a terminal unit and a print output unit which constitute the wedding photo system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for using the wedding photo system.

FIG. 4 is a screen example when a user specifies a print image and the result of designating the number of prints on a monitor.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a sorter unit provided in a print output unit configuring the wedding photo system according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A wedding photo system which is installed in a wedding hall and has a terminal unit and a print output unit connected via a network, wherein the terminal unit receives digital image data output from digital imaging means. Storage means for storing, display means for displaying the digital image data stored in the storage means as an image, and print output instruction for instructing print output by selecting the digital image data displayed on the display means Means, the print output unit includes: a print instruction receiving unit that receives a print output instruction from the terminal unit; and a print output unit that prints out the digital image data based on the print output instruction. A wedding photo system, which is provided. 2. The wedding photo system according to claim 1, wherein said terminal unit is movable. 3. The wedding photo system according to claim 1, wherein the print output unit is assigned a print after output, and includes a sorter unit including a plurality of trays. 4. The print output instruction according to claim 3, wherein the print output instruction includes unique identification information, and the print assignment to the plurality of trays is performed based on the identification information. Wedding photo system. 5. The print output unit according to claim 1, further comprising a charge calculating means for calculating a charge in accordance with the content of the print output. Wedding photo system. 6. A wedding photo system which is provided at a wedding hall and has a terminal unit which can be connected to an external device via a network, wherein the terminal unit has digital image data output from digital image pickup means. , A display for displaying the digital image data stored in the storage as an image, and an album for selecting the digital image data displayed on the display to create album format data A wedding photo system comprising: format data creating means; and album distribution means for distributing the album format data to the external device.