JP2004258938A - Print order system and print order method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow free design for a web page, and to print an image with resolution suitable for printing. <P>SOLUTION: In this print order system for receiving uploading the image, and order information expressing an order content for the printing about the image, by an order reception server via a network, an address corresponding to the uploaded image is received from the order reception server. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a print ordering system and a print ordering method, and more particularly, to a print ordering method and system in which a photograph image posted on a homepage can be easily ordered only by a person authorized by an image manager.
[0002]
[Prior art]
With the spread of broadband connections, the Internet has become more and more accessible. The constant connection has become common, and the Internet has been used for exchanging all kinds of information, and various homepages have been created to a greater or lesser extent and are being browsed by many users. There are many homepages created and managed by individuals and enthusiasts, in addition to those created by companies and public organizations.
[0003]
What can be said in common with these homepages is that, in order to make the contents interesting and interesting for the viewer, in addition to elaborating on the design and layout, it includes a lot of contents as well as a series of letters . The most common type of content is a photographic image. In particular, websites managed by local sports clubs, kindergartens, and nursery schools often include photos of children in external games, training camps, and events. Many of the main contents are created.
[0004]
In order to create a homepage including such an image, it is well known to use HTML-based programming that can create a page using a tag, or to use commercially available homepage creation software.
[0005]
Further, a technology has been disclosed in which a photo image is uploaded to a server on a network to create a photo album by designating the image, and the photo album is enjoyed by friends using a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and a password of the photo album. (For example, Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-203359 (first to tenth, FIGS. 1 to 9)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in order to set the print reception site where the image upload and the order information indicating the print order content of this image are received by the order reception server via the network as the administrator's homepage, such a site design, The function is poor and does not follow the administrator's design.
[0008]
If an image with a resolution suitable for printing is placed on the administrator's site, the capacity of the homepage becomes heavy, which causes a limit on the capacity or a long time to transfer the image.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a print ordering system and a print ordering method in which a homepage can be freely designed and an image having a resolution suitable for printing can be printed. And
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and to achieve the object, the present invention is configured as follows.
[0011]
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print ordering system which receives an image upload and order information indicating print order contents of the image by an order receiving server via a network.
A print order system, wherein an address corresponding to the uploaded image is received from the order reception server.
[0012]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, by receiving the address corresponding to the uploaded image from the order receiving server, the administrator of the image can conveniently specify the location by the address.
[0013]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print ordering system in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image via a network.
A print order system, wherein an address corresponding to a print order screen of the uploaded image is received from the order receiving server.
[0014]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, by receiving the address corresponding to the print order screen of the uploaded image from the order receiving server, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address, which is convenient and convenient. is there.
[0015]
The print order according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the uploaded image is generated by reducing the uploaded image to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image. System.
[0016]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, by generating a reduced image in which the uploaded image is converted into an image size smaller than the image size of the original image, a reduced image having a desired size is generated, which is convenient. It is.
[0017]
The invention according to claim 4, wherein a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image is received. A print ordering system according to item 2.
[0018]
According to the invention described in claim 4, the capacity of the homepage is reduced by receiving a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image. This is convenient for an image manager.
[0019]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the print order system according to the third or fourth aspect, wherein the reduced image is associated with an address corresponding to the uploaded image.
[0020]
According to the invention described in claim 5, by generating the association between the reduced image and the address corresponding to the uploaded image, the administrator of the image creates the homepage using the reduced image and the link. You can publish on your favorite places and servers.
[0021]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print order system that receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image by an order receiving server via a network.
An image receiving system stores an image received by the order receiving server and returns an address corresponding to the image.
[0022]
According to the invention described in claim 6, by storing the image received by the order receiving server and returning the address corresponding to the image, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address. It is convenient.
[0023]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print order system which receives an image upload and order information indicating print order contents of the image by an order receiving server via a network.
A print order system, wherein the image received by the order receiving server is stored, and an address corresponding to a print order screen of the image is returned.
[0024]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the image received by the order receiving server is stored, and the address corresponding to the print order screen of the image is returned, so that the administrator of the image specifies the location by the address. It is possible and convenient.
[0025]
The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the received image is stored, and a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the received image is generated and returned. It is a print order system as described.
[0026]
According to the invention described in claim 8, the received image is stored, and a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and returned. Generated and convenient.
[0027]
The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and an address corresponding to the image is returned. A print ordering system according to claim 6 or 7.
[0028]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the received image is stored, the reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and the address corresponding to the image is returned, so that the image is returned. It is convenient and convenient for an administrator to specify a location by address.
[0029]
The invention according to claim 10 is characterized in that the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and transferred to a designated server. Alternatively, a print ordering system according to claim 7.
[0030]
According to the tenth aspect, information to be transferred is stored by storing the received image, generating a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image, and transferring the reduced image to a designated server. You can browse comfortably with a small amount. Also, it is not necessary to upload the image multiple times.
[0031]
The print order system according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the corresponding address is an address of a print order reception page of the received image. It is.
[0032]
According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the corresponding address is the address of the print order receiving page of the received image, and the print order receiving page is designated by the image manager by specifying the location by the address. It can be opened and the capacity of the image manager's homepage can be reduced, which is convenient for the image manager.
[0033]
According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the print order system according to the eleventh aspect, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added to the print order reception page.
[0034]
According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, by adding the function of restricting the use of the print function on the print order reception page, for example, a person who wants to print can only contact the image administrator, Can be prevented from being printed.
[0035]
The invention according to claim 13 is the print order system according to claim 12, wherein the restriction is permission to an image manager.
[0036]
According to the invention of claim 13, the restriction is permission to the administrator of the image. For example, a person who wants to print has to contact the administrator of the image, and the image is printed continuously. Can be prevented.
[0037]
According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the print order system according to any one of the sixth to thirteenth aspects, wherein the print order information is sent to an image manager.
[0038]
According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, by sending the print order information to the image manager, the image manager can know, for example, who printed which image, how many prints, and the like. .
[0039]
The invention according to claim 15 is a print ordering system in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image by an order receiving server via a network.
An image file is displayed on a homepage, and a link is provided from the displayed image to a site or page for printing the image, which is a print ordering system.
[0040]
According to the invention described in claim 15, an image file is displayed on a homepage, and a link is made from the displayed image to a site or page for printing the image, thereby enabling free design of the homepage. And printing with an image having a resolution suitable for printing is possible.
[0041]
The invention according to claim 16 is a print ordering system in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image via a network,
A print order system characterized by generating an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on a homepage.
[0042]
According to the invention described in claim 16, by generating an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on the homepage, the file size of the image to be displayed is also reduced. Transfer time is also shorter, and display performance is improved.
[0043]
The invention according to claim 17 is a print ordering system in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image via a network,
A print ordering system is characterized in that a link is provided to a site or page for printing those images from a place other than the images on a homepage.
[0044]
According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, a link is provided to a site or a page for printing those images from a place other than the images on the homepage, so that the images having the resolution suitable for printing are printed. Is possible.
[0045]
The invention according to claim 18 is the print order system according to any one of claims 15 to 17, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added to the home page.
[0046]
According to this invention, by adding a function for restricting the use of the print function to the home page, for example, a person who wants to print can only contact the administrator of the image, and can print the image continuously. Can be prevented.
[0047]
The invention according to claim 19 is the print order system according to claim 18, wherein the restriction requires permission from an image manager.
[0048]
According to the present invention, the restriction means that permission is required for the administrator of the image. For example, a person who wants to print has no choice but to contact the administrator of the image. Can be prevented.
[0049]
According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print order receiving method wherein an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating a print order of the image via a network.
A print order method characterized by receiving an address corresponding to the uploaded image from the order receiving server.
[0050]
According to the twentieth aspect, by receiving the address corresponding to the uploaded image from the order receiving server, the administrator of the image can conveniently specify the location by the address.
[0051]
According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print order receiving method wherein an order upload server receives an image upload and order information representing print order details of the image via a network.
A print order method characterized by receiving an address corresponding to the print order screen of the uploaded image from the order receiving server.
[0052]
According to the twenty-first aspect, by receiving the address corresponding to the print order screen of the uploaded image from the order receiving server, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address, which is convenient and convenient. is there.
[0053]
22. The print order according to claim 20, wherein the uploaded image is generated by reducing the uploaded image to a smaller image size than the original image. Is the way.
[0054]
According to the invention described in claim 22, by generating a reduced image in which the uploaded image is converted into an image size smaller than the image size of the original image, a reduced image of a desired size is generated, which is convenient. It is.
[0055]
The invention according to claim 23, wherein a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image is received. This is a print order method according to item 21.
[0056]
According to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the capacity of the homepage is reduced by receiving a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server into an image size smaller than the image size of the original image. This is convenient for an image manager.
[0057]
The invention according to claim 24 is the print order method according to claim 22 or claim 23, wherein the method includes associating the reduced image with an address corresponding to the uploaded image.
[0058]
According to the invention described in claim 24, by generating the association between the reduced image and the address corresponding to the uploaded image, the administrator of the image creates the homepage using the reduced image and the link. You can publish on your favorite places and servers.
[0059]
According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print order receiving method in which an order upload server receives, via a network, an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image.
A print order method characterized by storing an image received by the order receiving server and returning an address corresponding to the image.
[0060]
According to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, by storing the image received by the order receiving server and returning the address corresponding to the image, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address. It is convenient.
[0061]
The invention according to claim 26 is a print ordering method in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image via a network,
A print order method characterized by storing an image received by the order receiving server and returning an address corresponding to a print order screen of the image.
[0062]
According to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the image received by the order reception server is stored, and the address corresponding to the print order screen of the image is returned, so that the administrator of the image specifies the location by the address. It is possible and convenient.
[0063]
The invention according to claim 27 is characterized in that the received image is stored, and a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and returned. This is the print order method described.
[0064]
According to the invention described in claim 27, the received image is stored, and a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and returned, so that a reduced image of a desired size can be obtained. Generated and convenient.
[0065]
The invention according to claim 28 is characterized in that the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and an address corresponding to the image is returned. A print order method according to claim 25 or claim 26.
[0066]
According to the invention described in claim 28, the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and an address corresponding to the image is returned, whereby the image is returned. The administrator can specify the location by the address, and the image is not uploaded more than once, which is convenient.
[0067]
The invention according to claim 29, wherein the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and the reduced image is transferred to a designated server. Alternatively, a print ordering method according to claim 26.
[0068]
According to the invention described in claim 29, information to be transferred is stored by storing the received image, generating a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image, and transferring the reduced image to a designated server. You can browse comfortably with a small amount. Also, the image is not uploaded more than once.
[0069]
30. The print order method according to claim 26, wherein the corresponding address is an address of a print order reception page of the received image. It is.
[0070]
According to the invention described in claim 30, the corresponding address is the address of the print order receiving page of the received image, and the print order receiving page is designated by the image manager by specifying the location by the address. This can be opened, and the capacity of the image manager's homepage can be reduced, which is convenient for the image manager.
[0071]
The invention according to claim 31 is the print order method according to claim 30, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added to the print order reception page.
[0072]
According to the invention described in claim 31, by adding a function of restricting the use of the print function on the print order reception page, for example, a person who wants to print has no choice but to contact the administrator of the image, Can be prevented from being printed.
[0073]
The invention according to claim 32 is the print order method according to claim 31, wherein the restriction is permission to an image manager.
[0074]
According to the invention described in claim 32, the restriction is a permission to the manager of the image. For example, a person who wants to print has no choice but to contact the manager of the image. Can be prevented.
[0075]
The invention according to claim 33 is the print order method according to any one of claims 26 to 32, wherein the print order information is sent to an image manager.
[0076]
According to the invention of claim 33, by sending the print order information to the manager of the image, the manager of the image can know, for example, who printed which image, how many prints, and the like. .
[0077]
The invention according to claim 34 is a print ordering method in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image via a network,
A print ordering method is characterized in that an image file is displayed on a homepage and a link is provided from the displayed image to a site or page for printing the image.
[0078]
According to the invention described in claim 34, an image file is displayed on a home page, and a link to a site or a page for printing the image is provided from the displayed image, whereby a free design of the home page can be performed. And an image having a resolution suitable for printing can be printed.
[0079]
The invention according to claim 35 is a print order method in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image by an order receiving server via a network.
This is a print ordering method characterized by generating an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on a homepage.
[0080]
According to the invention described in claim 35, by generating an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on a homepage, the file size of the image to be displayed is also reduced. Transfer time is also shorter, and display performance is improved. Also, it is not necessary to upload the image multiple times.
[0081]
The invention according to claim 36 is a print ordering method in which an order upload server receives an image upload and order information indicating print order details of the image via a network,
This is a print ordering method in which a link is provided to a site or page for printing those images from a place other than the images on the homepage.
[0082]
According to the invention described in claim 36, a link is provided to a site or a page for printing those images from a place other than the images on the homepage, so that the image having the resolution suitable for printing is printed. Is possible.
[0083]
The invention according to claim 37 is the print order method according to any one of claims 34 to 36, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added to the homepage.
[0084]
According to the invention described in claim 37, by adding a function of restricting the use of the print function to the home page, for example, a person who wants to print can only contact the image administrator, and can print the image continuously. Can be prevented.
[0085]
The invention according to claim 38 is the print order method according to claim 37, wherein the restriction requires permission from an image manager.
[0086]
According to the invention of claim 38, the restriction means that permission is required for the administrator of the image. For example, a person who wants to print has no choice but to contact the administrator of the image. Can be prevented.
[0087]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a print ordering system and a print ordering method of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0088]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a print order system and a print order method. In FIG. 1, an order reception server 2, a homepage provider 3, and a homepage administrator terminal 4 are connected to a network 1 and can communicate with each other via the network 1.
[0089]
The network 1 is a network in which computer systems, terminals, and data communication equipment are interconnected. The connection may be connected by a wire such as a dedicated line or a public line, may be connected wirelessly through a communication satellite or the like, or may be connected in a complex form thereof. The so-called Internet is also included in the network.
[0090]
The browsing image is uploaded to the order receiving server 2 via the network 1, and the browsing image, information, and the like of the photo album posted on the homepage are registered.
[0091]
The homepage provider 3 provides an Internet connection service.
[0092]
The homepage administrator terminal 4 may be an electronic device terminal capable of transmitting and receiving character information and image information with a personal computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, or the like. In a personal computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA), an image can be captured by connecting to a digital camera, setting a recording medium on which an image has been recorded, or capturing an image from a scanner or the like. A mobile phone equipped with a camera can capture an image by capturing an image with a camera, and a mobile phone without a camera can receive an image by communication from another electronic device and capture the image.
[0093]
The image administrator of the homepage uploads the image for viewing from the homepage administrator terminal 4 to the order receiving server 2 on the network 1, creates a photo album on a site other than the URL for viewing the homepage, and also creates a photo album. Register the personal information of the authorized person.
[0094]
Also, a person who has received permission to view a photo album or desires permission to view a photo album uses the homepage administrator terminal 4.
[0095]
FIGS. 2 and 3 show system startup screens on the homepage administrator terminal 4. FIG. FIG. 2 shows a screen before image upload, and FIG. 3 shows a screen after image upload.
[0096]
On the system startup screen 40 of this embodiment, a folder addition button 41 for adding an image file for each folder, a file addition button 42 for adding an image file, a file deletion button 43 for deleting an image file from a list, a reduced pixel size , An upload button 45 for uploading the image after confirming the image file, a stop button 46 for stopping the upload of the image, a link destination button 47 for saving the link destination, and an image file list 48. ing. The system startup screen 40 may be displayed when accessing the order receiving server 2, or such a program may be distributed by the order receiving server 2.
[0097]
Further, the image file list 48 includes columns for an original file 48a, a pixel size 48b, a file size 48c, a reduced pixel size 48d, a reduced file size 48e, a reduced file name 48f, a link 48g, a print 48h, and a transfer 48i. I have.
[0098]
In the screen before image upload in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, dsck0000. An example of uploading an image file called “jpg” is shown, and a pixel size, a file size, and a reduced pixel size are determined for each image file. Here, it is assumed that the width is 2000 and the height is 1500 pixels. This is too large to be displayed on the homepage, but is the number of pixels required to obtain a good print. A print permission method is designated, all indicates that anyone can print, no indicates that no print is possible, and password indicates password setting. The password itself must be set separately, and printing is possible by specifying the password.
[0099]
After confirming the image file, the user clicks the upload button 45 for uploading the image, and uploads the image to the order receiving server 2 (indicated by step (1) in FIG. 1).
[0100]
Since it takes time and effort to send many images one by one, it is desirable to register a plurality of images and upload them all at once. For uploading, it is desirable that a method such as http, ftp, or an e-mail attached file can be selected.
[0101]
To specify the reduced pixel size, for example, width = "100" height = "75"
Such a command can be transmitted.
[0102]
In the screen after the image upload in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, “ok” is displayed when the transfer is completed, and the generated reduced image size 48e and its reduced file name 48f are displayed. When creating a homepage, a reduced image is created, so a reduced image of a desired size is generated by uploading the image, and the image is automatically uploaded to a print reception site.
[0103]
In this embodiment, the generated or received image is, for example, small_dsck0000. jpg.
[0104]
Also, dsck0000. The order reception server 2 creates an address corresponding to the jpg. For example, http: // konica-print-order. jp / order_dsck0000. html / (shown by step (2) in FIG. 1).
[0105]
Their association is
<a href="http://konica-print-order.jp/order_dsck0000.html/"><img src = "small_dsck0000.jpg" width = "100" height = "75">></a>
Html tag is generated.
[0106]
This html tag is executed by a browser to execute small_dsck0000. jpg, click on the image to see the linked http: // konica-print-order. jp / order_dsck0000. html
Flies to The link destination may be saved in html, tag format, or text format.
[0107]
Using the reduced image and the link, the image manager can create his own homepage and publish it on the server or server of his choice.
[0108]
As described above, by receiving the address corresponding to the print order screen of the uploaded image from the order reception server 2, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address, and the image can be uploaded a plurality of times. It is convenient. Further, an address corresponding to the uploaded image can be received from the order receiving server 2.
[0109]
Also, by generating a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image, a reduced image of a desired size is generated (see FIG. 1 at step (3) -1). Shown). This is performed by the homepage administrator at the terminal, but the order receiving server 2 may distribute a program for this reduction.
[0110]
Further, by receiving a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server 2 to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image (indicated by step (3) -2) in FIG. Can be reduced, which is convenient for an image manager.
[0111]
In the order receiving server 2 of this embodiment, dsck0000. http: // konica-print-order. jp / order_dsck0000. html is generated and returned.
[0112]
Small_dsck0000. Converted to the specified image size. Generate jpg and send back.
[0113]
As the method, it is desirable that a method such as http, ftp, or an e-mail attached file can be selected.
[0114]
If the administrator of the image designates a place to open the homepage, the reduced image can be transferred to that place.
[0115]
Thus, the image manager does not need to upload the image more than once, which is convenient.
[0116]
It is desirable that the screen size of the reduced image can be specified for each image.
[0117]
Also, if the address of the reduced image is received and linked from the homepage, the capacity of the homepage can be reduced, which is convenient for the manager of the image.
[0118]
When ordering, it is desirable to be able to select the print size, the number of prints, and the print format (such as printing on a mug, T-shirt, or calendar).
[0119]
http: // konica-print-order. jp / order_dsck0000. The page that opens in html is dsck0000. The print acceptance screen is a print acceptance screen of jpg, and there is an item for checking whether or not a print ordering person has permission to print. It may be a password given by the administrator of the image. Also, it is desirable that the password has an effective period and a limit on the number of printable sheets, just in case.
[0120]
The person who wants the print has to contact the image manager, which prevents the photo from being printed.
[0121]
At the time of ordering, it is desirable to have the orderer's name, destination, and settlement method filled in, and send it to the image manager. As for the method, it is desirable that a method such as http, ftp, or an e-mail attached file can be selected.
[0122]
As described above, the order receiving server 2 stores the image received by the order receiving server 2, and returns the address corresponding to the print order screen of the image (indicated by step {circle around (2)} in FIG. 1) to obtain the image. It is convenient and convenient for an administrator to specify a location by address.
[0123]
Also, by storing the received image and returning the address corresponding to the image, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address.
[0124]
Also, by storing the received image and generating and returning a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image (indicated by step (3) -1 in FIG. 1), a desired size of the image can be obtained. A reduced image is generated and can be automatically uploaded to the order reception server.
[0125]
Further, the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and an address corresponding to the image is returned (shown in step (3) -2 in FIG. 1). ), It is convenient that the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address.
[0126]
In addition, by adding a function for restricting the use of the print function on the print order reception page, for example, a person who wants to print can only contact the administrator of the image and can prevent the image from being printed without permission. The restriction is a permission to the administrator of the image. For example, a person who wants to print can only contact the administrator of the image and can prevent the image from being printed without permission.
[0127]
In addition, the print order information can be sent to an image manager, and in this case, the image manager can know, for example, who printed which image, how many prints, and the like.
[0128]
In the homepage provider 3 of this embodiment, the homepage content created from the homepage administrator terminal 4 is uploaded (indicated by step (4) in FIG. 1).
[0129]
An image display command on a normal homepage is as follows.
<Img src = “dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height = “75”>
This instruction is for the image file name dsck0000. jpg is specified. Here, it is assumed that the width is 2000 and the height is 1500 pixels. This is too large to be displayed on the homepage, but is the number of pixels required to obtain a good print.
[0130]
width = “100” height = “75”
This instruction is available on the homepage at dsck0000. This is a command portion for displaying jpg with a width of 100 pixels and a height of 75 pixels. With this size, a free layout on the homepage is easy.
[0131]
<Img src = “dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height = “75”> and an image file dsck0000. When the jpg is uploaded, the instructions are replaced on the website provider site as follows.
[0132]
Upload of the created homepage content,
<a href="http://konica-print-order.jp/order_dsck0000.html/"><img src = "small_dsck0000.jpg" width = "100" height = "75">></a> And small_dsck. This is performed by uploading an image called "jpg". This replacement is performed by the homepage administrator, but the order receiving server 2 may distribute a program for generating such a replacement command.
[0133]
small_dsck0000. jpg is dsck0000.x with a width of 2000 and a height of 1500 pixels. jpg is reduced to 100 pixels in width and 75 pixels in height. This creation is performed in step (3) -1 in FIG. 1 or step (3) -2 in FIG.
[0134]
By doing so, the file size of the image to be displayed is also reduced, so that the transfer time is shortened and the display performance is improved.
[0135]
The displayed image small_dsck0000. Click on the print order site http: // konica-print-order. jp /, dsck0000. jpg order screen order_dsck0000. html opens.
[0136]
In this way, when the person who has viewed the homepage clicks the image, the order receiving server 2 can order a print (shown by step (5) in FIG. 1). When ordering prints at this site, of course, dsck0000. Provide good prints using jpg.
[0137]
In this way, the home page has a reduced screen on its own home page and a designated hyperlink there. It is desirable that the character string of the hyperlink and the file name of the reduced image can be understood at a glance. For example, the last eight digits are the same.
[0138]
As a result, the home page is free from the hassle of making a reduced image or requesting a print from a person who has viewed the home page, and the home page can be made open to the public with a high degree of freedom in design. Since the reduced image is first accessed, the amount of information to be transferred is small, and browsing can be performed comfortably.
[0139]
FIG. 4 shows an order screen. The order screen 50 of this embodiment includes a click button 50a for order image, a click button 50b for password input, a click button 50c for print size and quantity designation, a click button 50d for print destination input, and a click button 50e for payment method input. There is. When the click button 50a of the order image is clicked, the image 51 is switched and displayed for each click. When the click button 50b for password input is clicked, a screen for inputting a password and an e-mail address is displayed, and input is performed. Click the print destination input click button 50d, and enter the name, address, or dealer.
[0140]
FIG. 5 shows a screen for giving print permission by e-mail. When a name 55a, an e-mail address 55b, a print reason 55c, and the like are entered on a screen 55 for giving print permission by this e-mail, and a send button 55d is pressed, xxxxxx @ xxxxxx. The mail jumps to xx, and the homepage administrator terminal 4 receives the mail and sends a password by reply if it is acceptable to print it. If you do not want to print, send a print refusal email.
[0141]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the print order system and the print order method. In this embodiment, the image received by the order receiving server 2 is stored, a reduced image converted to an image smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and transferred to the server via the specified homepage provider 3 ( FIG. 6 shows step (2)). In this way, by storing the received image in the order receiving server 2, generating a reduced image converted to an image smaller than the image size of the image, and transferring the reduced image to the designated server, the homepage administrator can execute the command statement. Only the transfer to the homepage provider is required, and the amount of transfer is reduced, which is convenient. The order receiving server 2 may distribute a program for generating this statement.
[0142]
FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the print ordering system and the print ordering method.
[0143]
In this embodiment, dsck0000. jpg and
<Img src = “dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height = “75” printer = “Konica-print-order.jp”>
Is uploaded to the order receiving server 2 (indicated by step {circle around (1)} in FIG. 7), the image generated by the order receiving server 2 is, for example, small_dsck0000. jpg (shown by step (2) in FIG. 7).
[0144]
The generated image is the original dsck0000. jpg is reduced to a width of 100 and a pixel height of 75 pixels, in accordance with the instruction width = “100” height = “75”.
[0145]
Next, the order receiving server 2 sets the tag as <a href=“http://konica-print-order.jp/order_dsck0000.html/”><img src = “small_dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height It is automatically reconstructed as shown in "75">></a> (shown by step (3) in FIG. 7).
[0146]
FIG. 7 (1)-(2) <img src = “dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height = “75” printer = “konica-print-order.jp”> By not flying to the ordering site, you can limit the ordering of items you do not want to order.
[0147]
Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (1)-(3), <img src = “dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height = “75” printer = “no”>
The restriction may be positively indicated by an option of printer = “no”.
[0148]
8, the command <img src = “dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height = “75” printer = “http://konica-print-order.jp/ask_permission.html”> and image dsck.000. jpg is uploaded, a print order reception screen requiring print permission and small_dsck0000. jpg is linked.
[0149]
That is, after the upload, the tag is changed in this way by the operation of the order receiving server 2.
[0150]
<a href="http://konica-print-order.jp/ask_permission_dsck0000.html/"><img src = "small_dsck0000.jpg" width = "100" height / ">75"
The page to be opened there: http: // konica-print-order. jp / ask_permission_dsck0000. html / is an order page where a print order cannot be made unless information on the ordering side such as contact information is entered.
[0151]
In FIG. 9, <img src = “dsck0000.jpg” width = “100” height = “75” printer = “askmailto: xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xx”>
Command and the image dsck0000. When the jpg is uploaded, a print order reception screen requiring print permission and a small_dsck0000. jpg is linked.
[0152]
That is, after uploading, the tag is changed in this way by the operation of the order receiving server 2.
[0153]
<a href="http://konica-print-order.jp/ask_mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xx/">
<Image src = "small_dsck0000.jpg" width = "100" height = "75"><//a>
small_dsck0000. Click on jpg,
http: // konica-print-order. jp / ask_mailto: xxxxxx @ xxxxxx. xx opens as shown in FIG. 5, where xxxxxx @ xxxxxx. xx is urged to send an e-mail requesting permission.
[0154]
FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate that the operation of the actual homepage is different depending on the upload command.
[0155]
As shown in FIG. 10, an image file is displayed on the homepage 60, and a link is provided from the displayed image to a site or page for printing the image, so that the homepage 60 can be freely designed. In addition, printing can be performed with an image having a resolution suitable for printing.
[0156]
Also, by generating an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on the homepage 60, the file size of the image to be displayed is also reduced, so that the transfer time is shortened and the display performance is reduced. Is improved.
[0157]
Further, on the home page 60, a link is provided to a site or page for printing those images from a place other than the plurality of images 60a to 60c.
[0158]
Here, the description has been made in html, but the present invention can be implemented using other languages and technologies available on the network.
[0159]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first and twentieth aspects of the present invention, by receiving the address corresponding to the uploaded image from the order reception server, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address. It is convenient.
[0160]
According to the second and twenty-first aspects of the present invention, the address corresponding to the print order screen of the uploaded image is received from the order reception server, so that the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address, which is convenient. It is.
[0161]
According to the third and twenty-second aspects of the present invention, a reduced image in which the uploaded image is converted into an image size smaller than the image size of the original image is generated, so that a reduced image having a desired size is generated, and the uploaded image is convenient. It is.
[0162]
In the invention according to claims 4 and 23, the capacity of the homepage is reduced by receiving a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image. It can be reduced, which is convenient for the administrator of the image.
[0163]
In the invention according to claim 5 and claim 24, by generating the association between the reduced image and the address corresponding to the uploaded image, the administrator of the image creates the homepage using the reduced image and the link. And you can publish it wherever you want, on the server.
[0164]
In the invention according to claim 6 and claim 25, by storing the image received by the order reception server and returning the address corresponding to the image, the administrator of the image can specify the location by the address. It is convenient.
[0165]
In the invention according to claims 7 and 26, the image received by the order reception server is stored, and the address corresponding to the print order screen of the image is returned, so that the image administrator specifies the location by the address. It is possible and convenient.
[0166]
In the invention according to claim 8 and claim 27, the received image is stored, and a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and returned. Is conveniently generated.
[0167]
According to the ninth and twenty-eighth aspects of the present invention, by storing a received image, generating a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image, and returning an address corresponding to the image, This is convenient because it is possible for an image manager to specify a location by an address.
[0168]
According to the tenth and twenty-ninth aspects of the present invention, the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and transferred to a designated server. The amount of information is small and you can browse comfortably.
[0169]
In the invention according to claim 11 or claim 30, the corresponding address is the address of the print order receiving page of the received image, and the image manager designates the location by the address and the print order receiving page. Can be opened and the capacity of the homepage of the image manager can be reduced, which is convenient for the image manager.
[0170]
According to the inventions described in claims 12 and 31, by adding a function of restricting the use of the print function on the print order reception page, for example, a person who wants to print has to contact the image administrator, and the image cannot be used without permission. Can be prevented from being printed.
[0171]
In the inventions according to claims 13 and 32, the restriction is permission to the manager of the image. For example, a person who wants to print has no choice but to contact the manager of the image. Can be prevented.
[0172]
According to the fourteenth and thirty-third aspects of the present invention, by sending the print order information to the image manager, the image manager can know, for example, who printed which image, how many prints, and the like. it can.
[0173]
According to the inventions described in claims 15 and 34, an image file is displayed on a homepage, and a link is provided from the displayed image to a site or page for printing the image, so that the homepage can be freely displayed. It is possible to design and print with an image having a resolution suitable for printing.
[0174]
According to the invention described in claim 16 and claim 35, by generating an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on the homepage, the file size of the image to be displayed is also reduced. , Transfer time is shortened, and display performance is improved.
[0175]
According to the inventions described in claims 17 and 36, a link is provided to a site or a page for printing those images from a place other than the images on the homepage, so that the images having the resolution suitable for printing are placed. Printing is possible.
[0176]
According to the inventions described in claims 18 and 37, by adding a function for restricting the use of the print function to the homepage, for example, a person who wants to print can only contact the administrator of the image and print the image without permission. Can be prevented.
[0177]
According to the inventions described in claims 19 and 38, the restriction means that permission is required for an image manager. For example, a person who wants to print has to contact the image manager and print the image without permission. Can be prevented.
[0178]
According to the tenth, twenty-ninth, and thirty-fifth aspects of the present invention, it is convenient to upload an image a plurality of times.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a print ordering system and a print ordering method.
FIG. 2 shows a screen before image upload.
FIG. 3 is a screen after image upload.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an order screen.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen for giving print permission by e-mail.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a print ordering system and a print ordering method.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a print ordering system and a print ordering method.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining that the actual operation of the homepage is different depending on a command at the time of uploading.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining that the operation of an actual homepage is different depending on an instruction at the time of uploading.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a print order screen.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Network
2 Order reception server
3 homepage provider
4 Homepage administrator terminal

Claims (38)

In a print ordering system in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order system, wherein an address corresponding to the uploaded image is received from the order receiving server. In a print ordering system in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order system, wherein an address corresponding to a print order screen of the uploaded image is received from the order receiving server. The print order system according to claim 1, wherein a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image to an image size smaller than the image size of the original image is generated. 3. The print ordering system according to claim 1, wherein a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server to an image size smaller than the original image size is received. The print order system according to claim 3, wherein associating the reduced image with an address corresponding to the uploaded image is generated. In a print ordering system in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order system, wherein the image received by the order receiving server is stored, and an address corresponding to the image is returned. In a print ordering system in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order system, wherein the image received by the order reception server is stored, and an address corresponding to a print order screen of the image is returned. The print order system according to claim 6, wherein the received image is stored, and a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and returned. The method according to claim 6, wherein the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and an address corresponding to the image is returned. Print order system. 8. The print order according to claim 6, wherein the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and transferred to a designated server. system. The print order system according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the corresponding address is an address of a print order reception page of the received image. The print order system according to claim 11, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added on the print order reception page. 13. The print ordering system according to claim 12, wherein the restriction is permission for an image manager. The print order system according to any one of claims 6 to 13, wherein the print order information is sent to a manager of an image. In a print ordering system in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order system wherein an image file is displayed on a homepage and a link is provided from the displayed image to a site or page for printing the image. In a print ordering system in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print ordering system which generates an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on a homepage. In a print ordering system in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order system wherein a link is provided to a site or page for printing those images from a place other than the images on a homepage. 18. The print ordering system according to claim 15, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added to the homepage. 19. The print order system according to claim 18, wherein the restriction requires permission from an image manager. In a print ordering method in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print ordering method, comprising: receiving an address corresponding to the uploaded image from the order receiving server. In a print ordering method in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order method, comprising: receiving an address corresponding to a print order screen of the uploaded image from the order receiving server. 22. The print order method according to claim 20, wherein a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image into an image size smaller than the image size of the original image is generated. 22. The print ordering method according to claim 20, wherein a reduced image obtained by converting the uploaded image generated by the order receiving server into an image smaller than the original image is received. 24. The print ordering method according to claim 22, wherein the method further comprises associating the reduced image with an address corresponding to the uploaded image. In a print ordering method in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print ordering method comprising storing an image received by the order receiving server and returning an address corresponding to the image. In a print ordering method in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order method, wherein the image received by the order receiving server is stored, and an address corresponding to a print order screen of the image is returned. 27. The print ordering method according to claim 25, wherein the received image is stored, and a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and returned. 27. The method according to claim 25, wherein the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated, and an address corresponding to the image is returned. How to order prints. 27. The print order according to claim 25, wherein the received image is stored, a reduced image converted to an image size smaller than the image size of the image is generated and transferred to a designated server. Method. 30. The print order method according to claim 26, wherein the corresponding address is an address of a print order reception page of the received image. 31. The print order method according to claim 30, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added on the print order reception page. 32. The print ordering method according to claim 31, wherein the restriction is permission for an image manager. The print order method according to any one of claims 26 to 32, wherein the print order information is sent to a manager of an image. In a print ordering method in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order method, wherein an image file is displayed on a homepage, and a link is provided from the displayed image to a site or page for printing the image. In a print ordering method in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print ordering method characterized by generating an image reduced to a predetermined display size from an image uploaded for display on a homepage. In a print ordering method in which an image upload and order information indicating print order details of this image are received by an order receiving server via a network,
A print order method, wherein a link is provided to a site or page for printing those images from a place other than the images on the homepage. The print order method according to any one of claims 34 to 36, wherein a function of restricting use of a print function is added to the homepage. 38. The print ordering method according to claim 37, wherein the restriction requires permission from a manager of the image.

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