JP2006080632A - Digital still camera, printer, digital still camera printing system, control method and program therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a digital still camera printing system, a digital still camera and a printer which are capable of inexpensively realizing utilization of a digital image acquired by photographing with the digital still camera, and to provide a control method of the digital still camera printing system and a program for the digital still camera printing system. <P>SOLUTION: The digital still camera is configured in such a way that a storage medium stores background printing information consisting of layout information of a background image and a foreground image, and the background printing information and one or more items of selected digital image file data are transmitted to the printer via a communication means. The printer is configured in such a way that, when receiving the background printing information and the digital image file data from the digital still camera, the received digital image is laid out according to the layout information included in the background printing information, the background image included in the background printing information is synthesized with the laid-out digital image, and an image after composition is printed and outputted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a digital still camera printing system, a digital still camera, a printing apparatus, a digital still camera printing system control method, and a digital still camera printing system program.

  Conventionally, in a digital still camera having a function of storing a captured digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device, the captured digital image is transferred to a paper medium. When printing out, the digital image stored in the storage medium is once sent to an external data device such as a personal computer device, and the editing print function (application) of this external data device is used to print from the printing device. It was.

  Alternatively, the storage medium of the digital still camera is removed, and the digital image stored in the storage medium is printed by a DPE store service or a digital still camera printer device at the store.

  In this way, when printing a digital image obtained by photographing with a digital still camera, an external storage device or the like is required, so that there is a situation that it cannot be easily performed.

  Therefore, a printing apparatus that is connected to a digital still camera and has a function of exchanging data with the digital still camera and that can print image data received from the digital still camera has been put into practical use.

  Such a function of the printing apparatus is called a so-called direct print function.

  By using a printing apparatus having a direct print function in this way, it has become possible to easily print a digital image obtained by photographing with a digital still camera.

  However, since the user operation when using the direct print function is performed using the display unit and the operation unit provided in the digital still camera, compared to printing using an external data device, For example, the degree of freedom of printing such as layout is low, and only a relatively simple printed matter can be obtained.

  In the first place, the direct print function has the same print function as a silver halide photograph, that is, a function that outputs a photographed image in a faithfully reproduced state, or some editing (image quality correction, etc.) on the image. Since it is only considered to realize the function of outputting the added printed matter, for example, an extra image area such as a ruled line field for memos is provided, or an image is laid out and printed out in a fixed format Such a utility printing function is not considered.

For this reason, for example, a background image and a foreground image (a digital image obtained by photographing) are synthesized using an image synthesis unit attached to a digital still camera in an expanded manner, and sent to a printing apparatus for print output. The background data is sent from the personal computer device connected to the printing device (see Patent Document 1) or the personal computer device connected to the printing device, and the background data and the digital image for printing sent from the digital still camera. Data that is combined with data, and the combined image is printed out (see Patent Document 2), or a pre-created image is held in a digital still camera, and the captured digital image and the stored image are There has been proposed a composition (see Patent Document 3) in which the images are combined and sent to a printing apparatus for printing.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-8831 JP 2000-71575 A JP 2002-16833 A

  However, in the case of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that an image composition unit is required and the cost increases. Further, in the case of Patent Document 2, there is a problem that an external data device such as a personal computer device is required. Further, in the case of Patent Document 3, since the digital still camera side synthesizes the held image and the captured digital image, the processing load of the digital still camera is large, and in order to realize this, Since the still camera requires a processor capable of high-speed processing and a large capacity memory, there is a problem that the cost of the digital still camera increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a digital still camera printing system, a digital still camera, a printing apparatus, and a digital still camera that can realize the utilization of digital images obtained by photographing with a digital still camera at a lower cost. It is an object of the present invention to provide a digital still camera printing system control method and a digital still camera printing system program.

  The present invention stores a captured digital image in a storage medium, connects to an external device, and exchanges data with the external device, and connects to the digital still camera. In a digital still camera printing system having a function of exchanging data with a digital still camera, and comprising a printing device that prints image data received from the digital still camera, the digital still camera has a background image and Stores background print information including layout information of a foreground image, and transmits the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data to the printing apparatus via the communication unit. The background print information and digital image file data from the digital still camera The received digital image is laid out in accordance with the layout information included in the background print information, the background image included in the background print information is combined with the laid out digital image, and the combined image is printed out. It is a thing.

  The digital still camera further includes display means for displaying the digital image and operation means for selecting and operating the digital image from the display content of the display means.

  The digital still camera stores a plurality of the background print information in the storage medium so that the background print information to be transmitted to the printing apparatus can be selected.

  The background image is monochrome image data in a predetermined image data format or color image data.

  The background print information is handled as one file information constituting a transfer unit when transmitted from the digital still camera to the printing apparatus.

  The layout information includes drawing reference coordinates of one or more foreground images and drawing frame size information.

  Further, the layout information includes scaling information. The layout information also includes rotation angle information.

  Further, in a digital still camera having a function of storing a photographed digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device, a background image and a foreground image are stored in the storage medium. Background print information composed of layout information is stored, and the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data are transmitted to the printing apparatus via the communication means.

  In addition, in a printing apparatus that has a function of connecting to a digital still camera and exchanging data with the digital still camera and printing image data received from the digital still camera, a background image and a foreground image from the digital still camera. When the background print information and the digital image file data comprising the layout information are received, the received digital image is laid out according to the layout information included in the background print information, and the background image included in the background print information and the laid-out digital image are displayed. Are combined, and the combined image is printed out.

  In addition, a digital still camera having a function of storing a captured digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device, and a digital still camera connected to the digital still camera. In a control method of a digital still camera printing system having a function of exchanging data with a camera and printing image data received from a digital still camera, the digital still camera has a background image in the storage medium. And background print information comprising layout information of the foreground image, and transmitting the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data to the printing device via the communication means, The background print information and digital image file data from the digital still camera. The received digital image is laid out according to the layout information included in the background print information, the background image included in the background print information is combined with the laid-out digital image, and the combined image is printed out. It is what you do.

  In addition, a digital still camera having a function of storing a captured digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device, and a digital still camera connected to the digital still camera. In a program of a digital still camera printing system having a function of exchanging data with a camera and printing image data received from a digital still camera, the digital still camera has a background image and Storing background print information including layout information of a foreground image, transmitting the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data to the printing apparatus via the communication unit; and , The background print information and the data from the digital still camera. When the tall image file data is received, the received digital image is laid out according to the layout information included in the background print information, the background image included in the background print information and the laid-out digital image are combined, and the combined image Are printed out.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to print out a printed matter in which a photographed image is laid out on a background image using a direct print apparatus configuration, so that the convenience of the system is improved.

  Also, the background print information consisting of the layout information of the background image and the foreground image is handled as one file, so it can be transmitted from the digital still camera to the printing apparatus using the existing digital print standard. The effect that it can be used for general purposes is also obtained.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1A shows an example of a digital still camera printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In the figure, a digital still camera device DSC saves digital image data obtained by photographing in a memory medium (storage medium; described later), and connects to the printing device PTR to send file information instructing printing to the printing device PTR. A transfer function is provided, and a plurality of background print information is stored in the memory medium as will be described later. The print file information transferred to the printing apparatus PTR can include one background print information and one or more digital image data (foreground image information).

  When the print device PTR receives the print file information from the digital still camera device DSC, if the received print file information includes background print information, the print device PTR receives the foreground received according to the layout information included in the background print information. The image is laid out, the background image included in the background print information is combined with the laid out foreground image, and the combined image is printed out. When the background print information is not included in the print file information, the foreground image is printed out.

  Here, the digital still camera device DSC includes an external communication unit that is connected to an external device such as a printing device PRT to exchange data. As the external communication unit, a general-purpose communication unit such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) is provided, and can be connected to an external data processing device such as a personal computer device PC as shown in FIG. .

  The digital still camera device DSC has a USB storage class function, and when connected to the personal computer device PC, the digital still camera device DSC is recognized as an external storage medium by the personal computer device PC. The storage area can be accessed.

  As described above, when the digital still camera device DSC is connected to the personal computer device PC, the background print information created by the personal computer device PC is stored in a specific storage area (described later) provided in the memory medium of the digital still camera device DSC. ).

  On the other hand, when the digital still camera device DSC is connected to the printing device PRT, the data exchange between the digital still camera device DSC and the printing device PRT is as follows. DC-001-2003 (Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices) and a data format are applied.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the digital still camera device DSC.

  In the figure, a system control unit 1 controls the operation of each part of the digital still camera device DSC, reads / writes data from / to the memory medium MC, photographing control, and communication with an external device via an external communication unit. The system memory 2 is used for control and various data processing such as various user interface processing when the user operates the digital still camera device DSC. And a work area of the system control unit 1. The parameter memory 3 is used to store various information unique to the digital still camera device DSC. 4 is for outputting current time information and the like.

  The memory medium reader / writer 5 is for attaching / detaching the memory medium MC and reading / writing data to / from the mounted memory medium MC, and the photographing unit 6 has a camera mechanism and optical for camera photographing. The display unit 7 displays various information to the user, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display. The operation unit 8 is for a user to operate the digital still camera device DSC, and includes various keys.

  The external communication unit 9 is a general-purpose communication unit such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus), and is connected to an external device such as a printing device PRT or a personal computer device PC to exchange data with these external devices. belongs to.

  These system control unit 1, system memory 2, parameter memory 3, clock circuit 4, memory medium reader / writer 5, photographing unit 6, display unit 7, operation unit 8, and external communication unit 9 are connected to the internal bus 10. The data exchange between these units is mainly performed via the internal bus 10.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the printing apparatus PRT.

  In the figure, a system control unit 21 controls operation of each unit of the printing apparatus PRT, paper feed control, printing control, communication control with an external apparatus via an external communication unit, and a user operates the printing apparatus PRT. The system memory 22 is for performing various data processing such as various user interface processing when operating the PRT, and the system memory 22 stores various control programs executed by the system control unit 21 and system control unit The parameter memory 23 is used to store various information unique to the printing apparatus PRT, and the clock circuit 24 is used to output current time information and the like. It is.

  The page buffer memory 25 is for storing print data for one page, the print unit 26 is for printing an image on paper, and the operation display unit 27 is used by the user to select the printing device PRT. It constitutes a user interface for operation.

  The external communication unit 28 is a general-purpose communication unit such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) and is connected to an external device such as a digital still camera device DSC or a personal computer device PC, and exchanges data with these external devices. Is to do.

  These system control unit 21, system memory 22, parameter memory 23, clock circuit 24, page buffer 25, print unit 26, operation display unit 27, and external communication unit 28 are connected to an internal bus 29. Data exchange is performed mainly via the internal bus 29.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the personal computer apparatus PC.

  In the figure, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31 controls the operation of the personal computer PC, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32 is a program executed when the CPU 31 starts up, necessary data, etc. RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 is for configuring the work area of the CPU 21 and the like.

  The character generator 34 is for generating graphic character display data, the clock circuit 35 is for outputting current date and time information, and the external communication unit 36 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) or the like. This is a general-purpose communication unit for connecting an external device such as a digital still camera device DSC to the personal computer device PC.

  The magnetic disk device 37 is for storing various data such as various application programs, work data, file data, image information data, and the CD-ROM device 38 is a CD-ROM which is an exchangeable recording medium. The CRT screen display device 40 is used to read data in the ROM 39, and the CRT screen display device 40 is used to display a screen for operating the personal computer device PC. The display control unit 41 is provided on the CRT screen display device 40. This is for controlling display contents.

  The keyboard device 42 is for performing various key operations on the personal computer device PC, and the screen instruction device 43 is for performing operation operations such as instructing an arbitrary point of the CRT screen display device 40. The input control unit 44 is for capturing input information of the keyboard device 42 and the screen instruction device 43, and the like.

  The CPU 31, ROM 32, RAM 33, character generator 34, clock circuit 35, external communication unit 36, magnetic disk device 37, CD-ROM device 38, display control unit 41, and input control unit 44 are connected to the internal bus 45. The exchange of data between these elements is mainly performed via the internal bus 45.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the storage area of the memory medium MC of the digital still camera device DSC includes a captured image data area for storing captured digital image data and a background print information. It is divided into background print data areas. For example, when the digital still camera device DSC is connected to the personal computer device PC, the personal computer device PC has a directory (folder) corresponding to the photographed image data area as an external storage device corresponding to the digital still camera device DSC. Each directory corresponding to the background print data area is recognized. Therefore, when the user of the personal computer apparatus PC creates and saves the background print information, the background print information data file is saved in the background print data area.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of background print information. The background print information is a set of layout information of one or more foreground images (captured digital images) and background image data of a printed background image, and is handled as one data file at the time of transfer.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the layout information includes the number of frames of the foreground image (k) and foreground image drawing information # 1 to #k that are layout information of each foreground image. Each foreground image drawing information includes a drawing reference position, a drawing size, a zooming mode, and a rotation angle, as shown in FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, for example, when two display frames FL1 and FL2 for arranging a foreground image are provided, two foreground image drawing information # 1 and # 2 are provided in the layout information. . In the drawing reference position of the first foreground image drawing information, the coordinate value of the upper left point P1 of the display frame FL1 is stored, and the drawing size stores the height H1 and the width W1 of the display frame FL1. . In addition, 0 ° is stored as the rotation angle, and “maintain aspect ratio” is stored as a zoom mode. Similarly, the coordinate value of the upper left point P2 of the display frame FL2 is stored at the drawing reference position of the second foreground image drawing information, and the height H2 and the width W2 of the display frame FL2 are stored as the drawing size. The In addition, 0 ° is stored as the rotation angle, and “maintain aspect ratio” is stored as a zoom mode.

  Here, as for the rotation angle, as shown in FIG. 7A, the rotation angle of the frame FL with respect to the reference point P is stored. Further, the positive value of the angle value represents the counterclockwise direction, and the negative value represents the clockwise direction.

  Further, there are two types of zooming modes: “maintaining the aspect ratio (the ratio of height dimension to width dimension)” and “fit to display frame”. For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when a foreground image PT having a size larger than the display frame FL is arranged in the display frame FL, when “maintain aspect ratio” is set, ), A reduced image PTa obtained by scaling (in this case, reducing) the same size in the height direction and the width direction so that the image in the height direction matches the display frame FL is displayed in the display frame FL. Deploy. When “fit to display frame” is set, the height is scaled so that the dimension in the height direction matches the height dimension of the display frame FL as shown in FIG. Then, a reduced image PTb whose width is scaled so that the dimension in the width direction matches the width dimension of the display frame FL is arranged in the display frame FL.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a communication protocol compliant with PictBridge. In this case, print information is transmitted from the digital still camera device DSC to the printing device PTR.

  First, when the digital still camera device DSC is connected to the printing device PTR, the mutual functions are exchanged, the digital still camera device DSC recognizes that the printing device PTR is connected, and the printing device PTR is connected to the digital still camera device DSC. Recognize that it is connected.

  Next, the digital still camera device DSC sends DPS_ConfigurePrintService to the printing device PTR to request a print function and notify that it has a storage function. In response to this, the printing apparatus PTR responds that it can provide a print function and uses the storage function (response direction signals are omitted; the same applies hereinafter).

  Next, the digital still camera apparatus DSC sends DPS_GetCapability to the printing apparatus PTR and inquires of the printing apparatus PTR about a settable function. On the other hand, the printing apparatus PTR notifies a settable function.

  At this stage, the digital still camera device DSC displays a screen for selecting an image to be printed on the display unit 7 and allows the user to select background print information and one or more foreground images (captured images). When the selection is completed, the user instructs printing to the digital still camera device DSC.

  Thereby, the digital still camera apparatus DSC sends DPS_StartJob to the printing apparatus PTR, notifies various print setting information, and instructs the start of printing.

  Accordingly, the printing apparatus PTR sends DPS_GetFileInfo to the digital still camera apparatus DSC and requests information such as the size of the image file necessary for printing. The digital still camera device DSC notifies the printing device PTR of the selected background printing information and information such as the file size of the foreground image.

  Next, the printing apparatus PTR sends a DPS_GetFile to the digital still camera apparatus DSC and requests to transfer the designated background print information and foreground image.

  Thereby, the digital still camera device DSC transfers the background print information and the foreground image to the printing device PTR as a series of transmission image data as shown in FIG. For example, in the background print information having two layout frames as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the background print information is transmitted first, and then the image data of the two foreground images are transmitted continuously. To do. Since PictBridge stipulates that information be transferred in units of image data files, background print information is handled as one image data file in this way.

  Thereby, the printing apparatus PTR examines the received first image data file, and if it is background print information, treats the subsequent received image data file as a foreground image, and follows the layout information of the background print information. Arranged in the background image data of the background print information. For example, when the layout is as shown in FIG. 6A and the background image is a display image of a ruled line column in which a memo as shown in FIG. 6B can be written, two foreground images When the image is synthesized with the background image (see (c) in the figure), an image as shown in (d) is obtained, and the image after such synthesis is recorded and output from the printing apparatus PTR.

  When such a printing operation is completed, the printing apparatus PTR sends DPS_NotifyDeviceStatus to the digital still camera apparatus DSC to notify that the printing operation is completed.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of processing of the digital still camera device DSC.

  First, a connection is made to the printing apparatus PTR (process 101), and the user is allowed to select background print information and a foreground image (processes 102 and 103). Next, the background image data of the selected background print information is sequentially transmitted to the printing apparatus PTR according to the PictBridge communication procedure (process 104).

  11 and 12 show an example of processing of the printing apparatus PTR.

  First, the digital still camera device DSC is connected (process 201), and image data is received and stored according to the PictBridge communication procedure (process 202). Here, it is checked whether or not the number of received files is 2 or more (determination 203). If the result of determination 203 is NO, the process proceeds to process 204, and normal print processing is performed, and the operation at this time is terminated. .

  If the result of determination 203 is NO, the first content of the received file is checked (process 205), and it is checked whether it is background print information (determination 206). When the result of determination 206 is NO, the process proceeds to process 204, a normal print process is performed, and the operation at this time is terminated.

  When the result of determination 206 is YES, first, the background image data included in the background print information is decoded and expanded and stored in the page buffer (processing 207). At this time, conversion information of the layout area when an image for one page is arranged is calculated from the relationship between the size of the page buffer and the size of the background image data when expanded and saved (processing 208). For example, when the size of the background image data and the size of the page buffer do not match and the background image data needs to be scaled, the scaling factor is calculated.

  Next, 1 is assigned to each of the variables i and j (processing 209).

  Then, the i-th foreground image is decoded and temporarily stored (process 210), the i-th layout information of the background print information is read (process 211), and the conversion information calculated in process 208 is applied to the coordinates of the layout information. A value or the like is converted (process 212).

  Next, the area of the display frame FL is defined according to the converted coordinate values, and the foreground image data temporarily stored in the process 210 is applied to the display frame FL by applying a scaling mode or the like and stored in the page buffer. (Process 213).

  Here, it is checked whether or not the processing has been completed for all the foreground images (decision 214). If the result of judgment 214 is YES, the contents of the page buffer are printed out (processing 215).

  If the result of determination 214 is NO, it is checked whether the value of variable j matches the number of frames (decision 216). When the result of determination 216 is YES, the print data for one page is ready in the page buffer, so the contents of the page buffer are printed out (process 217), and the value of variable j is cleared to 0 (process 218). ). Next, the values of variables i and j are respectively incremented (process 219), and the process returns to process 210 to perform the process for the next foreground image. If the result of determination 216 is NO, processing 217 and 218 are skipped and processing proceeds to processing 219.

  As described above, according to the present invention, since the background data and the foreground drawing image data are continuously transmitted, a combined output of the background image data and the foreground image can be obtained. There is no need to transmit from the third device, and communication conforming to a standardized communication format such as PictBridge can be performed.

  In addition, since the background image data can be displayed and the background image can be selected on a display device such as a monitor of a digital still camera, the user can easily perform composite output.

  The background data is continuous data of data storing layout information parameters and image data in a general format, and can be handled as one file. Therefore, a standardized communication format such as PictBridge is used. It is possible to perform communication according to the above. In addition, for output devices such as printers that have received the file, the layout information parameter part and the background image can be processed separately, so that the development man-hours required to perform the compositing process are minimized. Is possible.

  Also, since the background image data included in the background data is an image file of a general format, if the output device can decode the file format, the background image can be easily combined. it can.

  In addition, by including the number of foreground images to be drawn on the background, an output device such as a printer can handle it as a job to draw the number of images, so it draws in a standardized communication format. The same process as when the number of frames is specified can be performed.

  In addition, since the drawing coordinates of the foreground image with respect to the background image and the size thereof can be included as the layout information parameter of the background data, it is possible to combine with various background formats.

  In addition, as the layout information parameter of the background data, it is possible to specify the scaling method to the reference frame for drawing the foreground image, so it can be output in any size regardless of the aspect ratio of the image. Increases nature.

  In addition, since the rotation angle of the image can be specified as the layout information parameter of the background data, it is possible to perform synthesis processing with various background formats.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the printing apparatus PTR is connected to the digital still camera apparatus DSC has been described. However, a digital video camera apparatus having a digital still camera function and a mobile terminal apparatus (so-called mobile phone) are also described. The present invention can be similarly applied.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of a digital still camera printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which showed an example of the structure of the digital still camera apparatus DSC. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a printing apparatus PRT. The block diagram which showed the structural example of personal computer apparatus PC. Schematic which illustrated the storage area etc. of the memory medium MC of the digital still camera device DSC. Schematic which showed an example of a layout, a background image, and a foreground image. Schematic for demonstrating a rotation angle and a magnification change aspect. The time chart which showed an example of the communication protocol based on PictBridge. Schematic which showed an example of transmission image data. The flowchart which showed an example of the process of digital still camera device DSC. Flowchart showing an example of processing of the printing apparatus PTR (continued). 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the printing apparatus PTR (continuation of FIG. 11).

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DSC Digital still camera PTR Printing device PC Personal computer device

Claims (13)

A digital still camera having a function of storing a photographed digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device, and a digital still camera connected to the digital still camera In a digital still camera printing system comprising a printing device that prints image data received from a digital still camera.
The digital still camera stores background print information including layout information of a background image and a foreground image in the storage medium, and the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data are transmitted via the communication unit. Sent to the printing device,
When the printing apparatus receives the background print information and the digital image file data from the digital still camera, the printing apparatus lays out the received digital image according to the layout information included in the background print information, and the background image included in the background print information. And a digital still camera printing system characterized in that the laid out digital image is synthesized and the synthesized image is printed out. The digital still camera includes display means for displaying the digital image;
2. The digital still camera printing system according to claim 1, further comprising operation means for selecting and operating the digital image from display contents of the display means.   3. The digital still camera printing system according to claim 2, wherein the digital still camera stores a plurality of the background print information in the storage medium and can select background print information to be transmitted to the printing apparatus.   4. The digital still camera printing system according to claim 1, wherein the background image is a monochrome image.   The digital still camera printing system according to claim 1, wherein the background image is a color image.   4. The background print information is handled as one file information constituting a transfer unit when the background print information is transmitted from the digital still camera to the printing apparatus. The digital still camera printing system according to claim 4 or 5.   The layout information includes drawing reference coordinates of one or more foreground images and drawing frame size information. 7. The digital still camera printing system according to 6.   The digital still camera printing system according to claim 1, wherein the layout information includes scaling information, or claim 3, claim 3, claim 4, claim 5, claim 6, or claim 7. .   The digital information according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, claim 5, claim 6, claim 7, or claim 8, wherein the layout information includes rotation angle information. Still camera printing system. In a digital still camera having a function of storing a captured digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device,
Background print information including layout information of a background image and a foreground image is stored in the storage medium, and the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data are transmitted to the printing apparatus via the communication unit. This is a digital still camera. In a printing apparatus that has a function of connecting to a digital still camera and exchanging data with the digital still camera, and printing image data received from the digital still camera,
When the background print information and the digital image file data including the layout information of the background image and the foreground image are received from the digital still camera, the received digital image is laid out according to the layout information included in the background print information, and the background print information A printing apparatus characterized in that the background image included in the image and the digital image laid out above are combined and the combined image is printed out. A digital still camera having a function of storing a photographed digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device, and a digital still camera connected to the digital still camera In a control method of a digital still camera printing system comprising a printing device for printing image data received from a digital still camera, which has a function of exchanging data between
The digital still camera stores background print information including layout information of a background image and a foreground image in the storage medium, and the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data are transmitted via the communication unit. Sent to the printing device,
When the printing apparatus receives the background print information and the digital image file data from the digital still camera, the printing apparatus lays out the received digital image according to the layout information included in the background print information, and the background image included in the background print information. And a digital still camera printing system control method comprising: combining the laid-out digital image; and printing out the combined image. A digital still camera having a function of storing a photographed digital image in a storage medium, connecting to an external device, and exchanging data with the external device, and a digital still camera connected to the digital still camera In a program of a digital still camera printing system comprising a printing device for printing image data received from a digital still camera, which has a function of exchanging data between
For the digital still camera, background print information including layout information of a background image and a foreground image is stored in the storage medium, and the background print information and one or more selected digital image file data are transmitted via the communication unit. Transmitting to the printing device;
When the printing apparatus receives the background print information and the digital image file data from the digital still camera, the printing apparatus lays out the received digital image according to the layout information included in the background print information, and the background image included in the background print information. And a program for a digital still camera printing system, comprising: a step of combining the laid-out digital images and printing out the combined image.

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