JP2019219810A - Printed material order system, user terminal, printed material order method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a printed material order system and the like that, in selling of a printed material and the like, can reduce errors in the number of orders and calculation of the amount of money to smoothly perform ordering and selling.SOLUTION: A printed material order system 1 comprises: a server 2 that stores original image data of a printed material; a user terminal 3 that can be connected in communication to the server 2; and a print system 6 that is connected in communication to the server 3 and installed in a printed material sales venue. The user terminal 3 stores in advance, in a storage unit 32, a set of reference data 321 that is images of unfilled order sheets 4 used in sales venues, reads an identification code 45 of the order sheet 4 to acquire corresponding reference data 320, determines the difference between the reference data 320 and an image 41a of a filled order sheet 41, and transmits order information to the server 2. The print system 6 receives the original image data of the ordered printed material from the server 2 and prints the original image data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a printed matter ordering system, a user terminal, a printed matter ordering method, and a program, and more particularly, to a printed matter ordering system that reads handwritten characters written on an order form and orders printed matter.

  2. Description of the Related Art At a sports watching venue such as baseball or an event venue, a service is provided in which a photograph taken by a photographer on the day of a game or event is printed at the venue and sold on the same day. This type of service has many purchasers and queues are waiting to be purchased. FIG. 23 illustrates an example of the photo sales (printed material ordering system 1000) currently performed. In the example shown in FIG. 23, products such as photos, posters, and key chains are displayed or displayed on the product catalog signage 1001, the wall 1002, and the shelf 1003, and the customer places an order on a predetermined order form while viewing these photos and goods. Fill out. After completing the order form, the customer is lined up in the purchase column 1011 and proceeds to the cashier area 1007 partitioned by the fence 1009 or the like, and purchases a product. In the back yard of the cashier area 1007 where a plurality of cashiers are placed, a print area 1005 for printing printed materials such as photographs and a product picking area 1006 for picking goods are provided. While collecting products, they calculate the amount and perform accounting. At present, these operations are often performed manually by staff, and it is easy for errors in quantity and value to occur. In addition, because of the size of the venue and restrictions on the area due to pillars 1008, it is difficult to provide a wide product picking area 1006 and a print area 1005, and if a large number of staff gather there, the efficiency of the picking work will decrease. Become.

  On the other hand, in mail-order sales and the like, online orders are provided in which a customer inputs a product order while browsing a product image by accessing an order page through a network using a terminal such as a PC, tablet, or smartphone. . Further, a technique (for example, Patent Document 1) of receiving an order form written by a customer by hand and receiving the order form by facsimile, and reading an order number, a quantity, and the like by an OCR (Optical Character Recognition / Reader) has been widely used.

  Therefore, when these ordering methods are applied to the above-mentioned sales at the event venue, in a method using a terminal such as a PC or a smartphone, the amount of communication becomes excessively large due to congestion, and there is a possibility that communication may be difficult. In addition, in the method using an order form, it is only necessary to read the order form and transmit the read contents to a server. Is considered to be light. Further, if the order form is used, there is no need to consider the communication load such as receiving the product selection page many times, and it is considered that the load on the entire equipment is small and the practicality is good.

JP 2004-160728 A

  However, when the order form is used, there is a problem that it is necessary to more accurately read the order number, the quantity, and the like entered by hand. In particular, in the case of photo sales, confusion is likely to occur because many types of photos are handled, and reading accuracy of order sheets is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the sale of printed materials and the like, a printed material ordering system, a user terminal, and a printed material that can smoothly order and sell by reducing errors in order quantity and amount calculation. The purpose is to provide an ordering method and a program.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server for storing original image data of a printed matter, a user terminal communicably connectable to the server, and a user terminal communicatively connected to the server and installed at a sales floor of the printed matter. A printing system, wherein the user terminal includes: an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of a completed order form; and a plurality of reference data and an order form that are images of an unfilled order form used at each sales venue. Storage means for storing a set of reference data which is data linking the sales venue to be used; identification code reading means for reading an identification code attached to the order form and identifying the sales venue; Reference data acquisition means for identifying the sales venue based on the identification code and acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage means, Order reading for extracting handwritten characters written on the order sheet based on difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the completed order sheet obtained by the image obtaining unit from the reference data obtained by the reference data obtaining unit and reading order information; Means, transmitting means for transmitting the order information to the server, and output means for receiving and outputting the order identification information issued by the server, wherein the server transmits the order information from the user terminal. Receiving means for receiving, order storage means for issuing order identification information for identifying the received order information, and storing the order information together with the order information; order identification information transmitting means for transmitting the order identification information to the user terminal; Original image for transmitting the original image data of the printed matter included in the information together with the order identification information to the printing system Data printing means, wherein the printing system comprises: an original image data obtaining means for obtaining original image data of a printed matter from the server; and a printing means for printing the obtained original image data of the printed matter. This is a printed material ordering system.

  In the printed material ordering system of the first invention, the user terminal uses a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used at each sales venue, and data linking the sales venue where the order sheet is used. A set of reference data is stored in the storage means, the identification code attached to the order form is read, the sales site is specified based on the read identification code, and the corresponding reference data is obtained from the storage means. The user terminal extracts handwritten characters written on the order sheet based on the difference data obtained by subtracting the acquired reference data from the image of the completed order sheet, reads the order information, and transmits the order information to the server. Upon receiving the order information transmitted from the user terminal, the server issues order identification information and transmits the order identification information to the user terminal. Further, the server transmits the original image data of the printed matter included in the received order information to the print system, and the print system prints the acquired original image data.

  As a result, the customer enters the order on the order form while selecting the product and reads it on the user terminal. Therefore, the communication volume with the server is reduced as compared with the case where the order is input directly to the user terminal, and the crowded sales venue Thus, it is possible to smoothly order prints. Further, since the reference data is used, it is possible to improve the reading accuracy of the order form, and it is possible to reduce errors in calculating the order quantity and the amount of money. In addition, a set of reference data is stored in the user terminal in advance, and the user terminal can obtain reference data corresponding to the order form by reading the identification code for identifying the sales venue. There is no need to perform communication for acquiring reference data, and it is possible to further reduce the amount of communication. In particular, in a situation where a large number of people are gathering, such as a baseball field or a live venue, the use of the printed material ordering system of the first invention makes it possible to minimize communication between the server and the user terminal.

  In the first invention, it is preferable that the user terminal further includes a download unit that downloads the reference data set in synchronization with the server and updates information stored in the storage unit. This makes it possible to easily keep the complete set of reference data stored in the user terminal 3 up to date.

  It is preferable that the user terminal further includes display means for displaying order information read by the order reading means. It is preferable that the user terminal further includes a correction input unit for inputting correction of the order information read by the order reading unit. Further, it is preferable that the user terminal further includes a thumbnail image acquiring unit that acquires a thumbnail image of the printed matter from the server, and the display unit displays the acquired thumbnail images in a list and reflects the order information. . Thereby, the information read from the order form can be confirmed and corrected. Further, if the thumbnail image is displayed so that the order contents can be checked and corrected, the customer can easily check and correct.

  Preferably, the output means of the user terminal displays a reception code indicating the order identification information. As a result, the customer can display the reception code on the user terminal and receive the product, and can smoothly perform everything from ordering to receiving the product.

  Preferably, the user terminal includes a camera, and the image acquisition unit acquires an image of the completed order form by photographing with the camera. As a result, a camera-equipped smartphone, a camera-equipped tablet, or the like can be used as a user terminal in the printed matter ordering system of the present invention.

  Further, it is preferable that, when receiving the order information from the user terminal, the original image data transmitting means of the server transmits the original image data of the printed matter included in the received order information to a printing system. As a result, the printed matter can be printed in advance for each order before settlement, and the customer can receive the printed matter without waiting time.

  Further, the print system further includes an order identification information acquisition unit that acquires the order identification information output from the user terminal, and the original image data acquisition unit includes an order identification information acquired by the order identification information acquisition unit. Requesting the server to transmit the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information corresponding to the information, the original image data transmitting means of the server responding to the request from the printing system, and transmitting the original image data of the printed matter. Is transmitted to the server. Further, the print system further includes a payment information transmitting unit that transmits payment information to the server when payment processing of the printed matter printed by the printing unit is completed, and the server receives the payment information from the print system, It is preferable to further include a settlement information reflecting unit that reflects the settlement information in the order history information stored in the order storage unit. Thus, the order identification information presented by the user terminal is acquired by the print system, and after performing the payment processing, the original image data can be acquired from the server and printed. In addition, the state of payment can be reflected on the server.

  The second invention includes a server that stores original image data of a printed matter, a user terminal that can be connected to the server, and a print system that is connected to the server and installed at a sales hall of the printed matter, The user terminal reads an identification code attached to an order sheet and reads an identification code that is information for identifying the sales hall, an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of a completed order sheet, and the identification code reading unit. Transmitting means for transmitting the information for identifying the sales venue and the image of the filled-out order form obtained by the image obtaining means to the server; receiving order information from the server and order identification information issued by the server; Output means for receiving and outputting, wherein the server is an image of an unfilled order sheet used at each sales venue. Storage means for storing a set of reference data, which is data linking the reference data of the number and the sales venue where the order form is used, and identifying the image of the completed order form and the sales venue transmitted from the user terminal A receiving means for receiving information, a sales venue specified based on the information for identifying the sales venue received by the receiving means, a reference data acquiring means for acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage means, and the receiving means Order reading means for extracting handwritten characters written on the order form and reading order information based on difference data obtained by subtracting the received image of the filled out order form from the reference data obtained by the reference data obtaining means; Issue order identification information to identify order information and store it with order information Order storage means, transmission means for transmitting the order information and the order identification information to the user terminal, and an original image for transmitting original image data of a printed matter included in the order information together with the order identification information to the printing system. Data printing means, wherein the printing system comprises: an original image data obtaining means for obtaining original image data of a printed matter from the server; and a printing means for printing the obtained original image data of the printed matter. This is a printed material ordering system.

  In the printed matter ordering system of the second invention, the user terminal reads the identification code attached to the order form, obtains an image of the filled out order form, and reads information and information identifying the sales venue read from the identification code. Send the image of the completed order form to the server. The server specifies the sales venue based on the information for identifying the sales venue received from the user terminal, and acquires the corresponding reference data from the storage unit. Further, the server extracts the handwritten characters written on the order form based on the difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the completed order form received from the user terminal from the reference data obtained from the storage means, reads the order information, and reads the order identification information. Is issued and transmitted to the user terminal together with the order information. The user terminal receives and outputs the order information and the order identification information. Further, the server transmits the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the printing system, and the printing system prints the acquired original image data.

  As a result, the customer fills out the order form while selecting the product, photographs (scans) the order form with the user terminal, transmits the order form to the server, and reads the order written on the order form at the server. It is possible to order printed matter. Further, a set of reference data is stored in the server in advance, the corresponding reference data is specified based on the information identifying the venue transmitted from the user terminal, and the order is read using the specified reference data. It is possible to improve paper reading accuracy and reduce errors in order quantity and amount calculation.

  A third invention is a user terminal communicably connectable to a server that stores original image data of a printed matter, comprising: an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of a completed order form; Storage means for storing a set of reference data, which is data linking a plurality of reference data, which are images of the order form, and a sales venue in which the order form is used; and information attached to the order form and identifying the sales venue. ID code reading means for reading the identification code, reference data obtaining means for specifying the sales venue based on the read identification code, and obtaining the corresponding reference data from the storage means, and entry obtained by the image obtaining means Difference data between the image of the completed order form and the reference data acquired by the reference data acquisition means. Order reading means for extracting handwritten characters written on the order form and reading the order information based on the order information; transmitting means for transmitting the order information to the server; receiving and outputting order identification information issued by the server; And output means for performing the operation.

  According to the third invention, a user terminal in the printed matter ordering system of the first invention can be provided.

  A fourth invention includes a server that stores original image data of a printed matter, a user terminal that can be communicatively connected to the server, and a print system that is communicatively connected to the server and that is installed at a sales floor of the printed matter. A method for ordering printed matter in a printed matter ordering system, wherein the user terminal obtains an image of a completed order form, and a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order form used at each sales venue, and an order. Storing in the storage unit a set of reference data, which is data linking the sales venue where the paper is used, and reading an identification code attached to the order form and identifying the sales venue. The reference data for identifying the sales venue based on the identification code and obtaining the corresponding reference data from the storage unit. Obtaining an image of the completed order form and reference data obtained in the reference data obtaining step, extracting handwritten characters written on the order form based on difference data, and reading order information; Transmitting order information to the server; receiving and outputting order identification information issued by the server; wherein the server receives the order information from the user terminal; Issuing order identification information for identifying the order information and storing the same together with the order information; transmitting the order identification information to the user terminal; and transmitting the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the order identification information. And transmitting to the printing system together with the printing system. System, acquiring original image data of the printed matter from the server, a printed material ordering method characterized by comprising the steps of printing the original image data of the acquired printed material, the.

  According to the printed matter ordering method of the fourth invention, the user terminal associates a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used in each sales hall, with the sales hall where the order sheet is used. A set of reference data, which is data, is stored in the storage means, the identification code attached to the order form is read, the sales site is specified based on the read identification code, and the corresponding reference data is obtained from the storage means. The user terminal extracts handwritten characters written on the order sheet based on the difference data obtained by subtracting the acquired reference data from the image of the completed order sheet, reads the order information, and transmits the order information to the server. Upon receiving the order information transmitted from the user terminal, the server issues order identification information and transmits the order identification information to the user terminal. Further, the server transmits the original image data of the printed matter included in the received order information to the print system, and the print system prints the acquired original image data.

  As a result, the customer enters the order on the order form while selecting the product and reads it on the user terminal. Therefore, the communication volume with the server is reduced as compared with the case where the order is input directly to the user terminal, and the crowded sales venue Thus, it is possible to smoothly order prints. Further, since the reference data is used, it is possible to improve the reading accuracy of the order form, and it is possible to reduce errors in calculating the order quantity and the amount of money. In addition, a set of reference data is stored in the user terminal in advance, and the user terminal can obtain reference data corresponding to the order form by reading the identification code for identifying the sales venue. There is no need to perform communication for acquiring reference data, and it is possible to further reduce the amount of communication. In particular, in a situation where a large number of people are gathering, such as a baseball stadium and a live venue, the use of the printed matter ordering method of the fourth invention makes it possible to reduce the communication between the server and the user terminal as much as possible.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printed matter comprising: a server that stores original image data of the printed matter; a user terminal communicably connectable to the server; A method for ordering printed matter in an ordering system, wherein the user terminal reads an identification code, which is information attached to an order form and identifies the sales hall, and a step of obtaining an image of a completed order form. Transmitting the information for identifying the sales venue and the image of the acquired completed order form to the server; receiving the order information from the server and receiving and outputting the order identification information issued by the server; And wherein the server comprises a plurality of referrals which are images of unfilled order forms used at each sales venue. Storing a set of reference data, which is data linking the sales data and the sales venue where the order form is used, and receiving an image of the filled-out order form transmitted from the user terminal and information for identifying the sales venue. Identifying the sales venue based on the step and the received information for identifying the sales venue, and acquiring the corresponding reference data; and converting the received reference data image and the acquired reference data into difference data. Extracting handwritten characters written on the order form and reading the order information, issuing order identification information for identifying the read order information, storing the order information together with the order information, and storing the order information and the order identification information. Transmitting the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the user terminal. Transmitting the data to the printing system together with the order identification information, wherein the printing system obtains the original image data of the printed matter from the server, and prints the obtained original image data of the printed matter. And a printed matter ordering method.

  According to the printed matter ordering method of the fifth invention, the user terminal reads the identification code attached to the order form, obtains an image of the completed order form, and reads the information identifying the sales venue read from the identification code. And an image of the completed order form to the server. The server specifies the sales venue based on the information for identifying the sales venue received from the user terminal, and acquires the corresponding reference data. Further, the server extracts handwritten characters written on the order form based on difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the completed order form received from the user terminal from the acquired reference data, reads the order information, and issues order identification information. To the user terminal together with the order information. The user terminal receives and outputs the order information and the order identification information. Further, the server transmits the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the printing system, and the printing system prints the acquired original image data.

  As a result, the customer fills out the order form while selecting the product, photographs (scans) the order form with the user terminal, transmits the order form to the server, and reads the order written on the order form at the server. It is possible to order printed matter. Further, a set of reference data is stored in the server in advance, the corresponding reference data is specified based on the information identifying the venue transmitted from the user terminal, and the order is read using the specified reference data. It is possible to improve paper reading accuracy and reduce errors in order quantity and amount calculation.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer communicable with a server for storing original image data of a printed matter, an image acquiring means for acquiring an image of a completed order form, an image of an unfilled order form used in each sales hall. Storage means for storing a set of reference data which is data linking a plurality of reference data and a sales venue where the order form is used, and an identification code which is attached to the order form and is information for identifying the sales venue. The identification code reading means to be read, the sales venue is specified based on the read identification code, the reference data acquisition means for acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage means, the image of the completed order sheet acquired by the image acquisition means, Based on the difference data obtained by subtracting the reference data obtained by the reference data obtaining means, Order reading means for extracting handwritten characters written on an order form and reading order information, transmitting means for transmitting the order information to the server, and output means for receiving and outputting order identification information issued by the server. It is a program characterized by functioning.

  According to the sixth aspect, it is possible to cause the computer to function as the user terminal according to the first and third aspects.

  Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a print order system, a user terminal, a print order method, and a program that can smoothly order and sell while reducing mistakes in order quantity and amount calculation in sales of prints and the like. It becomes.

The figure which shows the whole structure of the print order system 1 The figure which shows the flow of the order in the printed matter order system 1 The figure which shows the hardware constitutions of server 2 FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in a storage unit 22 of the server 2. The figure which shows the data structure of original image data 221 The figure which shows the data structure of the reference data set 222 (321). The figure which shows the data structure of order information 223. The figure which shows the data structure of the order history information 224. The figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the user terminal 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in a storage unit 32 of the user terminal 3. The figure which shows an example of the reference data 320 The figure which shows an example of the reference detailed data 322. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the print system 6. Sequence diagram showing the flow of order in the printed matter order system 1 (in the case of print before settlement) (A) Example of order sheet 4, (b) Example of reading identification code 45 by user terminal 3, (c) Example of reading of order sheet 4 by user terminal 3, (d) Example of order content display screen 81, (E) Example of order details display screen 82 being modified, (f) Example of reception screen 83 Flow chart showing the flow of an order form reading process Diagram explaining extraction of handwritten characters The figure which shows the flow of the settlement processing in the case of the print before settlement Sequence diagram showing the flow of order in the printed matter order system 1 (in the case of print after settlement) The figure which shows the flow of the settlement processing in the case of print after settlement Sequence diagram showing a flow of order in the print order system 1 according to the third embodiment. Flow chart showing the flow of order reading processing The figure explaining the conventional printed matter order system 1000

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

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a printed matter ordering system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, in a print order system 1 according to the present invention, a user terminal 3 and a print system 6 are communicatively connected to a server 2. The server 2 is a computer that stores the original image data 221 of the printed matter and manages orders and payments, and is communicatively connected to the user terminal 3 and the print system 6 via a network. The print system 6 is installed at a print sales site. The user terminal 3 is in a state where it can communicate with the communication equipment 8 provided in the sales hall.

  The user terminal 3 is a communication terminal possessed by a customer, and is a camera-equipped tablet, a smartphone, a game machine, a computer, or the like. The user terminal 3 acquires the image of the order form 4 filled in by the customer, reads the image by the OCR, and acquires the order information.

  The print system 6 includes one or a plurality of printers 67 and a computer 60 that controls the printer 67, and prints a printed matter according to the order information 223 read by the user terminal 3 and transmitted from the server 2. Since the original image data 221 of the printed matter is stored in the server 2, the print system 6 acquires the original image data 221 of the order from the server 2 and performs printing.

  The communication facility 8 is a wireless communication facility such as a Wi-Fi access point or a beacon, and performs wireless communication with the user terminal 3.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data flow in the case where the printed matter ordering system 1 according to the present embodiment is used for selling photos at an event venue.

  Images taken during the event by the cameraman are uploaded to the server 2 as needed ((1) in FIG. 2). The person in charge of the event holding company or the photo sales company confirms the image uploaded to the server 2 with the company management terminal 7 ((2) in FIG. 2) and approves the image to be sold (FIG. 2). (3)). The server 2 assigns a photo number (print number) to the approved image as the original image data for sale 221 and stores the image in the storage unit 22. The server 2 transmits the thumbnail image 323 of the image for sale to the user terminal 3 ((4) in FIG. 2). The user terminal 3 stores the thumbnail image 323 in the storage unit 32. When an image is uploaded to the server 2 a plurality of times during the event, the server 2 preferably transmits the thumbnail image 323 to the user terminal 3 and updates the thumbnail image 323 stored in the user terminal 3 each time. Since the original image data 221 is data to be sold, it is transmitted from the server 2 to the print system 6 only when an order is received.

  A customer selects a photograph while viewing a shelf, a wall, a product catalog signage, or the like, and enters an order on an order form 4. The order form 4 has the photograph number (printed material number) of the photograph to be sold printed in the table, and the customer enters the quantity in the column of the photograph number (printed material number) of the desired photograph. After completing the entry, the customer reads the order written on the order form 4 using the user terminal 3 owned by the customer ((5) in FIG. 2).

  When reading the order form 4, the user terminal 3 refers to the reference data 320 of the order form 4 used in the sales hall. As the order form 4, different ones are used for each sales venue and event. The reference data 320 corresponding to all the order forms 4 is stored in the user terminal 3 as a set of reference data 222 (321) (see FIG. 6). It is stored in the unit 32 in advance. Note that the reference data set 222 (321) is also stored in the storage unit 32 of the server 2 in advance, and the user terminal 3 synchronizes with the server 2 at a frequency of once a day, for example, to obtain the latest reference data. It is assumed that the data set 321 has been downloaded from the server 2. The reading of the order form 4 will be described later.

  The user terminal 3 sends the order details read from the order form 4 to the server 2 ((6) in FIG. 2).

  Upon receiving the order content, the server 2 issues order identification information and transmits it to the user terminal 3. Further, it generates order information 223 in which order identification information is added to the received order details, and stores the generated order information 223 in the storage unit 32. Further, a new order record is added to the order history information 224 which is the history of the order, and is stored in the storage unit 32. The server 2 transmits the original image data 221 of the photograph included in the order to the print system 6 ((7) in FIG. 2). The computer 60 of the print system 6 issues a print instruction to the printer 67 to print a photograph. The customer goes to the cashier staff, displays the order identification information (reception code) on the user terminal 3 and presents it to the staff. The staff gives the photograph printed by the print system 6 to the customer and performs accounting.

Next, the configuration of each device of the print order system 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the server 2.
As shown in FIG. 3, the server 2 connects, for example, a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication control unit 23, an input unit 24, a display unit 25, a peripheral device I / F unit 26, and the like via a bus 27 and the like. It can be realized by the configured computer. However, without being limited to this, various configurations can be appropriately adopted.

  The control unit 21 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like. The CPU calls a program stored in the storage unit 22, the ROM, the recording medium, or the like into a work memory area on the RAM, executes the program, and controls driving of each unit connected via the bus 27. The ROM permanently stores programs such as a computer boot program and BIOS, data, and the like. The RAM temporarily stores loaded programs and data, and has a work area used by the control unit 21 to perform various processes. The control unit 21 functions as each unit of the server 2 by reading and executing the program.

  The storage unit 22 is a storage device such as a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, and a flash memory. The storage unit 22 stores a program executed by the control unit 21, data necessary for executing the program, an operating system, and the like. These program codes are read out by the control unit 21 as necessary, transferred to the RAM, read out by the CPU, and executed. 4, the storage unit 22 stores original image data 221, reference data sets 222, order information 223, order history information 224, and the like. Details of these data will be described later.

The communication control unit 23 has a communication control device, a communication port, and the like, and controls communication with a network and the like. The network may be a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Wide) that is connected for communication over a wider area.
Area Network), or public communication lines such as the Internet, base stations, and the like. The network may be wired or wireless. The server 2 is communicatively connected to a user terminal 3 and a print system 6 installed in a sales hall via a network, and can transmit and receive various data.

  The input unit 24 is an input device such as a touch panel, a keyboard, a pointing device such as a mouse, and a numeric keypad, and outputs input data to the control unit 21.

  The display unit 25 includes, for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal panel and a CRT monitor, and a logic circuit (a video adapter or the like) for executing a display process in cooperation with the display device, and is input under the control of the control unit 21. Display information is displayed on a display device. Note that the input unit 24 and the display unit 25 may be a touch panel display in which an input device such as a touch panel is integrally provided on a display screen.

The peripheral device I / F (interface) unit 26 is a port for connecting a peripheral device, and transmits and receives data to and from the peripheral device via the peripheral device I / F unit 26. The peripheral device I / F unit 26 is configured by a USB or the like, and usually has a plurality of peripheral device I / Fs. The connection form with the peripheral device may be wired or wireless.
The bus 27 is a path that mediates transmission and reception of control signals, data signals, and the like between the devices.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the storage unit 22 of the server 2.
As shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 22 of the server 2 stores original image data 221, a set of reference data 222, order information 223, order history information 224, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the original image data 221 stores an original image file in association with an image ID and a print number (photo number). The image ID is information for identifying the original image data 221 of each photo, and is given to all the photos uploaded from the cameraman's camera. The printed matter number (photograph number) is a number assigned to the printed matter to be sold, and a number corresponding to the photograph number (printed matter number) described on the order form 4 is assigned. The original image stores the original image data 221 itself, or information on the file name and storage location of the original image.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the reference data set 222 stores the reference data 320 (FIG. 11) used in all the venues in association with the venue 222a and venue identification information 222b which is information for identifying the venue. Data group. Reference data 320 (FIG. 12) is added to each reference data 320. The reference detailed data 322 is data in which the position in the image of the reference data 320 is associated with a printed material number (photo number), and is used when reading the order sheet 4. The reference data set 321 is downloaded to the user terminal 3 when the user terminal 3 accesses the server 2 for the first time, for example, and stored as the reference data set 321 in the storage unit 32 of the user terminal 3. When the server 2 updates the contents of the reference data set 321, the server 2 transmits the updated contents to the user terminal 3.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the order information 223 includes order quantity data (order details) for each print number (photo number). The order information 223 also stores order identification information issued by the server 2. The information on the quantity for each print number in the order information 223 is information read from the completed order form 41 at the user terminal 3 and is transmitted to the server 2 and stored.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the order history information 224 stores order identification information, order date and time, whether or not payment has been made (payment information), and the like. When the order information (quantity information for each print number) is transmitted from the user terminal 3, the server 2 issues new order identification information, registers a new order record, and adds order date and time information to the order history information 224. And stored in the server 2. Further, the presence or absence of payment (payment information) is updated and stored when the payment information is received from the print system 6.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the user terminal 3.
As illustrated in FIG. 9, the user terminal 3 includes, for example, a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication control unit 33, a touch panel (display unit, input unit) 34, a camera 35, a peripheral device I / F unit 36, and a bus 37. It can be realized by a tablet terminal or the like which is configured by being connected by the like. However, without being limited to this, various configurations can be appropriately adopted. The configuration of the peripheral device I / F unit 36 of the control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication control unit 33 is the same as the configuration of the control unit 21, the storage unit 22, the communication control unit 23, and the peripheral device I / F unit 26 of the server 2. The description is omitted because it is the same as that of FIG.

  The storage unit 32 of the user terminal 3 stores an application program for performing processing described below (FIGS. 14, 16, and 19), and the user terminal 3 executes the processing described later using the application program. Let it.

  The touch panel 34 is realized by a display with a touch panel that also serves as a display unit and an input unit. The display unit of the touch panel 34 displays various screens related to operations and selections of the customer and the like, and receives an instruction input and the like of the customers by a touch operation on the screen.

  The camera 35 is a camera using an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, and sends a captured image to the control unit 31. The camera 35 may be a camera mounted on the user terminal 3 or an external camera (a camera connected via the peripheral device I / F unit 36). The customer photographs the completed order form 41 with the camera 35 and obtains an image 41a of the completed order form 41.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the storage unit 32 of the user terminal 3.
As illustrated in FIG. 10, a storage unit 32 of the user terminal 3 stores a set of reference data 321, a thumbnail image 323, and the like.

  The reference data set 321 includes a plurality of reference data 320 and reference detail data 322 which are images of the unfilled order form 4 used in each sales hall, and the order form 4 in the same manner as the reference data set 222 shown in FIG. Is data linking the sales venue 222a and venue identification information 222b to be used. In the user terminal 3, reference data 320 and reference detailed data 322 used in all the venues 222a are downloaded from the server 2 in advance as reference data sets 321 and stored. This is to reduce the amount of communication between the server 2 and the user terminal 3 during the sales hours and to place a smooth order.

  The reference data set 321 is downloaded by synchronizing the user terminal 3 with the server 2. Specifically, for example, when the user terminal 3 accesses the server 2 for the first time, the reference data set 321 is downloaded. Further, the user terminal 3 may synchronize with the server 2 and download the latest reference data set 321 at regular timing, for example, once a day. When the contents of the reference data set 222 are updated in the server 2, the updated contents may be transmitted from the server 2 to the user terminal 3 each time.

  When reading the order form 4, the control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 first reads the identification code 45 attached to the order form 4, specifies the sales venue 222a based on the read identification code 45, and Are acquired from the reference data set 321 (corresponding to the sales hall 222a).

The reference data 320 of FIG. 11 shows an example of “s1001.bpm” of the reference data 320 used in the Sapporo venue. The reference data 320 is provided with an identification code 45 for identifying the venue. The identification code 45 is obtained by converting the venue identification information 222b into code information such as a QR code (registered trademark).
Note that a venue-specific identification mark (such as a logo) may be used together with or instead of the QR code (registered trademark).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the reference detailed data 322 is data in which the reference data 320 is associated with a position in an image and a printed material number (photo number). By referring to the reference detail data 322, the control unit 31 can determine which print number the order is for from the character entry position. Reference detail data 322 corresponding to each reference data 320 is stored in the storage unit 32. Which reference data 320 corresponds to which reference detailed data 322 is stored in the reference data set 321.

  The thumbnail image 323 is a thumbnail image of a printed product to be sold. Each time the original image data 221 (original image data of a printed product to be sold) in the server 2 is updated, the user terminal 3 receives the thumbnail images 323 from the server 2 and updates and stores them. The user terminal 3 always stores the latest print thumbnail image 323.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the print system 6.
As shown in FIG. 13, the print system 6 includes one or a plurality of printers 67 and a computer 60 that controls the printers 67. The computer 60 is configured by connecting a control unit 61, a storage unit 62, a communication control unit 63, an input unit 64, a display unit 65, a peripheral device I / F unit 66, and the like via a bus 68. One or more printers 67 are connected to the peripheral device I / F unit 66. However, without being limited to this, various configurations can be appropriately adopted. The configuration of the control unit 61, the storage unit 62, the communication control unit 63, the input unit 64, the display unit 65, and the peripheral device I / F unit 66 includes the control unit 21, the storage unit 22, the communication control unit 23, The configuration is the same as the configuration of the unit 24, the display unit 25, and the peripheral device I / F unit 26, and thus the duplicated description is omitted.

  Next, the procedure of the print order processing executed by the print order system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a printed matter ordering system 1 of the present invention is used for a service for selling photographs (printed matter) taken at an event venue.

  When the sale starts, the customer fills out the order on the order form 4 while viewing the photograph posted at the venue (step S101; FIG. 15A). After completing the order form 4, the customer first reads the identification code 45 (the venue identification information 222b) attached to the order form 4 using the user terminal 3 (step S102; FIG. 15B). The control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 refers to the reference data set 321 of the storage unit 32, specifies the venue 222a based on the identification code 45, and stores the reference data 320 and the reference detailed data 322 of the specified venue 222a in the storage unit. 32 (step S103). Next, the user terminal 3 reads the completed order form 41 (step S104; FIG. 15C). The order sheet reading process in step S104 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, the customer photographs the completed order form 41 using the camera 35 of the user terminal 3 (step S201). The control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 makes a difference between the order image (the image 41a obtained by photographing the completed order form 41) and the reference data 320 acquired in step S103 of FIG. 14 (step S202).

  If the image 41a obtained by capturing the filled-out order form 41 is different from the reference data set 321 in format, the control section 31 displays an error message such as "paper is wrong" on the touch panel (display section) 34. Is also good. As a result, the customer (orderer) can quickly recognize that the order form 4 used is incorrect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17, the control unit 31 superimposes an image 41 a obtained by photographing the filled-out order form 41 and the reference data 320 so that there is no deviation, and makes a difference. Then, the image 42 of the handwritten character is extracted (step S203). In step S203, it is desirable that the control unit 31 performs a correction process for correcting the inclination, the size, and the like of the image 41a obtained by photographing the completed order form 41.

  The control unit 31 performs an OCR process on the extracted handwritten character image 42 (step S204), and outputs a read result (step S205). When reading the order, the control unit 31 refers to the reference detailed data 322 and determines which photo number (printed material number) is the order based on where the handwritten character is written.

Returning to the description of FIG.
When the completed order form 41 is read by the user terminal 3 by the order form reading process in step S104, and the information indicating the order content (data in which the print number (photo number) is associated with the order quantity) is read, the user The control unit 31 of the terminal 3 displays information indicating the order details on the touch panel 34 (display unit) of the user terminal 3 (Step S105).

  At this time, the customer (orderer) may be made to confirm whether or not there is misinterpretation by the OCR. This can prevent erroneous orders from occurring. In addition, when there is misinterpretation, the control unit 31 displays on the touch panel (display unit) 34 a question about "can the data be used for machine learning" and determines whether or not the orderer permits. May be received and the data permitted by the orderer may be used for machine learning. Thereby, the reading accuracy of the character can be gradually increased.

  When displaying the above-mentioned question, a message such as "If the orderer permits, a 10% discount service available at the time of this or subsequent purchase" may be displayed. Thereby, approval of the orderer can be prompted. Furthermore, ON / OFF may be set for the above service provision instead of every time (for example, the first ten people arrive at the same venue on the same day). This is effective to prevent an act of intentionally writing dirty characters to provide discounts for providing services such as coupons.

  Further, the user terminal 3 may manage the data while distinguishing between misinterpretation and mere entry error. As a result, noise in the optimization of the read parameters can be reduced.

  FIG. 15D is a diagram showing an example of the order content display screen 81 displaying the content of the order. As shown in FIG. 15D, on the order details display screen 81, a thumbnail image 81b of a sold photo and an order quantity 81c of the photo are displayed. The order quantity 81c can be edited. If there is no mistake in the order details, the customer touches the confirm button 81a. To change the order details, the customer touches the display field of the order quantity 81c.

  When the display field of the order quantity 81c is touched, the control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 accepts the correction of the order quantity (Step S106; FIG. 15E). When the order quantity is changed, the control unit 31 displays an order content display screen 82 reflecting the correction.

  Thereafter, when the "confirm" button 82a is touched, the control unit 31 confirms the order and transmits the contents of the order to the server 2 (step S107). Upon receiving the order details (step S108), the server 2 issues order identification information and a reception code for each order, and stores the order identification information 223 in the storage unit 22 (step S109). The reception code is obtained by converting the order identification information into code information such as a QR code (registered trademark). As a result, the photograph number (printed material number) is linked with the order number, and order information 223 (see FIG. 7) to which order identification information is added is generated.

  The server 2 notifies (transmits) the issued reception code and order identification information to the user terminal 3 that is the source of the order (step S110). This notification may be transmitted as the reception screen 83 (FIG. 15 (f)) or may be transmitted using communication means such as the mail 84. In the case of the mail 84, the mail address of the user terminal 3 needs to be registered in the server 2 in advance.

The user terminal 3 receives and outputs the reception code and the order identification information from the server 2 (Step S111).
FIG. 15F is a diagram illustrating an example of the reception screen 83.
As shown in FIG. (Order identification information) 83d, reception code 83b, amount 83c, and the like are displayed. The price 83c is a value calculated by the server 2 based on the order information 223. When the staff delivers the product to the customer at the cash register, the reception number on the reception screen 83 is displayed. The product (photograph) can be confirmed by looking at 83d or reading the reception code 83b with the code reader 70.

  The control unit 21 of the server 2 transmits the original image data 221 of the photograph included in the order information 223 to the print system 6 (Step S112). Upon receiving the original image data 221 (step S113), the print system 6 prints a photograph with the printer 67 (step S114).

  The customer presents the reception code 83b (reception screen 83) transmitted from the server 2 to the cashier, receives the product (photograph), and pays the fee (step S115).

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the flow of the settlement process. FIG. 18 illustrates a case where the photos 91, 92, and 93 for the order are printed before the settlement. The print system 6 receives the order No. 91, 92, 93 together with the reception number. It is assumed that order details 95 describing (order identification information), the total number of photos, or the details of the order are printed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the cashier staff sends the reception code (QR code (registered trademark)) 83b presented by the customer using the user terminal 3 to the code reader 70 (order identification information acquisition means) connected to the print system 6. (1 in FIG. 18). The control unit 61 of the print system 6 receives the reception No. read from the reception code 83b. (Order identification information) is displayed on the display unit 65. The cashier staff displays the reception number. (Order identification information) is confirmed ((2) in FIG. 18). The control unit 61 of the print system 6 receives the reception number from the server 2. The order information 223 corresponding to (order identification information) may be received and displayed on the display unit 65. The cashier picks the printed photo to be given to the customer, and receives the reception number of the order details 95. (Order identification information) and the reception number displayed on the display unit 65. (Order identification information) (FIG. 18 (3)). Then, the user puts the photograph in a photograph take-back bag and hands it to the customer for payment processing ((4) in FIG. 18). In the settlement process, the print system 6 may transfer the order information 223 to the receipt printer 71 and print the receipt (receipt) 51. The payment information (presence or absence of payment) input to the cash register 69 is transmitted from the print system 6 to the server 2, and the server 2 reflects the payment information on the order history information 224.

  The print system 6 may print the photos 91, 92, 93 and the order details 95 in step S 113, and also print the corporate advertisement 94.

  As described above, the printed matter ordering system 1 of the first embodiment is connected to the server 2 that stores the original image data 221 of the printed matter, the user terminal 3 that can be connected to the server 2, and the server 2. A print system 6 installed at the sales venue. Then, the customer inputs the order by reading the completed order form 41 filled in by the customer with the user terminal 3. Thus, the customer can fill out the order form 4 while slowly browsing the photos posted on shelves, walls, and the like with the user terminal 3 owned by the customer. When reading the order form 4, the user terminal 3 stores the reference data 320, which is an unfilled image of the order form 4 used in the venue, in the reference data set 321 stored in the storage unit 32. And the OCR process is performed after extracting the handwritten character by subtracting the image 41a of the completed order form 41 from the reference data 320, so that the reading accuracy of the character can be improved. The specification of the reference data 320 of the order form 4 used at the venue is performed by reading the identification code 45 attached to the order form 4. Further, since the printing of the photos by the printing system 6 is performed for each order, a plurality of photos are printed in advance and the staff checks the contents of the order and picks the photos from the storage shelf. Efficiency improves in each step. In addition, it is possible to reduce the picking space without installing a photo storage shelf. Also, as in the first embodiment, if the photograph is printed for each order before settlement, the time for the customer to wait for printing can be reduced, and the flow of the purchase queue can be improved. It becomes.

[Second embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the flow of printing a photograph before settlement is described. However, the flow of printing a photograph after settlement may be adopted. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, a flow of processing in the case of printing a photograph after settlement in the printed matter order system 1 of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 19 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of an order in the case of printing a photograph after settlement in the printed matter ordering system 1, and FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a photograph print after settlement.

Steps S301 to S311 in FIG. 19 are the same as steps S101 to S111 in FIG. 14 (first embodiment).
That is, when the sale is started, the customer fills out the order on the order form 4 while watching the photograph posted at the venue (step S301; FIG. 15A). After completing the order form 4, the customer first reads the identification code 45 attached to the order form 4 using the user terminal 3 (step S302; FIG. 15B). The control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 refers to the reference data set 321 in the storage unit 32, specifies the venue based on the identification code 45, and stores the reference data 320 and the reference detailed data 322 of the specified venue from the storage unit 32. It is acquired (step S303). Next, the user terminal 3 reads the completed order form 41 (step S304; FIG. 15C). The order sheet reading process in step S304 is the same as that in FIG.

  When the completed order form 41 is read by the user terminal 3 by the order form reading process in step S304, and information indicating the order contents (data in which the print number (photo number) and the order quantity are associated) is read, the user The control unit 31 of the terminal 3 displays information indicating the order details on the touch panel 34 (display unit) of the user terminal 3 (step S305; order details display screen 81 in FIG. 15D).

  At this time, the customer (orderer) may be asked to confirm whether or not there is misinterpretation by the OCR. In addition, when there is misinterpretation, the control unit 31 displays on the touch panel (display unit) 34 a question about "can the data be used for machine learning" and determines whether or not the orderer permits. May be received and the data permitted by the orderer may be used for machine learning. In the above question display, if the orderer has given permission, a 10% discount service that can be used at the time of this or subsequent purchases will be provided. " Furthermore, ON / OFF may be set for the above service provision instead of every time (for example, the first ten people arrive at the same venue on the same day). Further, the user terminal 3 may manage the data while distinguishing between misinterpretation and mere entry error.

  The control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 receives the correction of the order quantity (Step S306). When the order is corrected, the control unit 31 displays an order content display screen 82 (FIG. 15E) reflecting the correction.

  Thereafter, when the "confirm" button 82a is touched, the control unit 31 confirms the order and transmits information indicating the order contents to the server 2 (step S307). When the server 2 receives the information indicating the contents of the order (step S308), the server 2 issues order identification information and a reception code for each order, and stores it as order information 223 (step S309).

  The server 2 notifies (transmits) the issued reception code (order identification information) to the user terminal 3 that has transmitted the order (step S310). This notification may be transmitted as a reception screen 83 (FIG. 15 (f)) as in the first embodiment, or may be transmitted using a communication means such as a mail 84. .

  The user terminal 3 receives and outputs the reception code (order identification information) from the server 2 (step S311). As in the first embodiment, a reception screen 83 as shown in FIG. 15F is displayed on the user terminal 3. The reception screen 83 displays the reception number. (Order identification information) 83d, reception code 83b, amount 83c, and the like are displayed.

  In the case of a flow of printing a photograph after the payment, the customer presents the reception code 83b (reception screen 83) transmitted from the server 2 to the cashier staff and performs the payment processing (step S312). The cash register 69 is connected to the print system 6. It is assumed that a code reader 70 is connected to the cash register 69 or the print system 6. The cashier reads the reception code 83b of the user terminal 3 with the code reader 70, receives information on the price of the order corresponding to the reception code 83b from the server 2, and displays the information on the display unit 65 or the display unit of the cashier 69. The settlement is completed when the price is received from the customer. The control unit 61 of the print system 6 receives the reception No. read from the reception code 83b. (Order identification information) and payment information (information of “payment”) are transmitted to the server 2 (step S313).

  Upon receiving the order identification information and the payment information from the print system 6 (step S314), the server 2 transmits the original image data for the order to the print system 6 (step S315). Further, the control unit 21 of the server 2 updates the payment information of the corresponding record of the order history information 224 stored in the storage unit 22 to “paid”.

  The print system 6 receives the original image data 221 from the server 2 (step S316), and prints the ordered photos by the printer 67 (step S317). The customer receives the printed photo from the cashier staff.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the flow of the settlement process according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 illustrates a case in which the photos for the order are printed after the payment.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the cashier reads the reception code 83b presented by the customer using the user terminal 3 using the code reader 70 (FIG. 20 (1)). The print system 6 receives the reception No. read from the reception code 83b. The price information corresponding to (order identification information) is received from the server 2 and displayed on the display unit 65 of the print system 6 or the display unit of the cash register 69. The cashier receives the price from the customer ((2) in FIG. 20).

  In the settlement process, the print system 6 may transfer the order information 223 to the receipt printer 71 and print the receipt (receipt) 51. When the settlement is completed, the control unit 61 of the print system 6 reads the reception No. read from the reception code 83b. (Order identification information) and settlement information (information of “payment”) are transmitted to the server 2. The server 2 updates the payment status of the corresponding record of the order history information 224 to “paid” ((3) in FIG. 20), and is stored in the “delivery folder” of the storage unit 22 of the server 2. From the original image data, the original image data for the order is transmitted to the print system 6 ((4) in FIG. 20). The control unit 61 of the print system 6 receives the original image data and stores it in the “print folder” of the storage unit 62.

  It is assumed that the original image data of the photo ordered in the past is already stored in the “print folder” of the storage unit 62 of the print system 6. When the original image data included in the current order has been transmitted, the control unit 21 of the server 2 does not need to retransmit the original image data to the print system 6. Only the newly ordered original image data is sent to the print system 6 and copied from the “delivery folder” of the server 2 to the “print folder” of the print system 6 ((5) in FIG. 20).

  The control unit 61 of the print system 6 transmits a print output instruction to the printer 67 to print the original image data of the current order from the original image data in the “print folder” ((6 in FIG. 20). )). The printer 67 prints the photos 91, 92, 93 for the order. At this time, the reception No. The order details (receipt) 95 including (order identification information) and the like are printed together with the photos 91, 92, and 93. Further, a corporate advertisement 94 or the like may be printed ((7) in FIG. 20). The cashier or picking staff picks up the printed photos (products) 91 to 95 for each order and places them in a photo take-off bag ((8) in FIG. 20). The cashier staff receives the reception No. assigned to the product (order details 95). And the reception number of the user terminal 3. And hand over the product to the customer.

  In the printed material ordering system 1 of the second embodiment described above, since the product is printed after settlement, the same effect as that of the first embodiment and the effect that the loss of the printed photograph due to the unpaid fee is eliminated. is there.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first and second embodiments, the user terminal 3 has the order reading means (OCR function). However, the server 2 may have the order reading means. Hereinafter, as a third embodiment of the present invention, an example in which the server 2 includes an order reading unit will be described. The system configuration of the print order system 1 according to the third embodiment is the same as the configuration (FIG. 1) of the print order system 1 according to the first embodiment. The hardware configurations of the server 2, the user terminal 3, and the print system 6 included in the print order system 1 are the same as those of the first embodiment except that the server 2 includes an order reading unit. Hereinafter, overlapping description will be omitted, and the same portions will be described with the same reference numerals.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flow of order processing in the printed matter ordering system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  When the sale starts, the customer fills out the order on the order form 4 while viewing the picture posted at the venue (step S401). After completing the order form 4, the customer first reads the identification code 45 (the venue identification information 222b) attached to the order form 4 using the user terminal 3 (step S402). Next, the user terminal 3 photographs the completed order form 41 (step S403). The control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 transmits the image 41a (order image) of the photographed completed order form 41 and the venue identification information 222b read in step S402 to the server 2 (step S404). Upon receiving the order image and the venue identification information 222b, the server 2 executes an order reading process (step S405). The order reading process in step S405 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, when the server 2 receives the order image (the image 41a of the completed order form 41) and the venue identification information 222b from the user terminal 3 (step S501), the control unit 21 of the server 2 The sales venue is specified based on the venue identification information 222b thus obtained. Then, by referring to the reference data set 222 in the storage unit 22, the reference data 320 used in the specified sales hall is acquired (Step S502). The control unit 21 of the server 2 makes a difference between the order image received in step S501 (the image 41a obtained by photographing the completed order form 41) and the reference data 320 obtained in step S502 (step S503).

  If the order image (the image 41a obtained by photographing the completed order form 41) differs from the reference data set 321 in the format, the control unit 21 of the server 2 performs an error display such as "the paper is different". The instruction may be transmitted to the user terminal 3. As a result, it is possible to quickly recognize that the order form 4 used by the orderer has an error.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the control unit 21 superimposes the image 41a obtained by photographing the completed order form 41 and the reference data 320 so as not to be shifted, and makes a difference (step S503). Then, the handwritten character image 42 is extracted (step S504). In step S504, it is desirable that the control unit 21 performs a correction process for correcting the inclination, the size, and the like of the image 41a obtained by photographing the completed order form 41.

  The control unit 21 performs an OCR process on the extracted handwritten character image 42 (step S505), generates order information 223 as a read result, and transmits the order information 223 to the user terminal 3 (step S506). When reading the order, the control unit 21 refers to the reference detail data 322 and determines which photo number (printed material number) is the order based on where the handwritten character is written.

  Returning to the description of FIG. The completed order form 41 is read by the server 2 by the order reading process of step S405, and information (ordered print number (photo number) and order quantity) indicating the content of the order is transmitted to the user terminal 3. And the control part 31 of the user terminal 3 receives the information which shows the contents of an order, and displays it on the touch panel 34 (display part) of the user terminal 3 (step S406).

  At this time, the customer (orderer) may check whether or not there is misreading by the OCR of the server 2. In addition, when there is misinterpretation, the control unit 31 displays on the touch panel (display unit) 34 a question about "can the data be used for machine learning" and determines whether or not the orderer permits. May be received and the data permitted by the orderer may be used for machine learning. When displaying the above-mentioned question, a message such as "If the orderer permits, a 10% discount service available at the time of this or subsequent purchase" may be displayed. Furthermore, ON / OFF may be set for the above service provision instead of every time (for example, the first ten people arrive at the same venue on the same day). Further, data may be managed by distinguishing misinterpretation from mere entry error. As a result, noise in the optimization of the read parameters can be reduced.

  The control unit 31 of the user terminal 3 accepts the correction of the order quantity (Step S407). When the order quantity is changed, the control unit 31 displays an order content display screen 82 reflecting the correction.

  Thereafter, when the "confirm" button 82a is touched, the control unit 31 confirms the order and transmits the order details to the server 2 (step S408). Upon receiving the order contents (step S409), the server 2 issues order identification information and a reception code for each order, and stores them as order information 223 in the storage unit 22 (step S410).

  The server 2 notifies (transmits) the issued reception code and order identification information to the user terminal 3 that is the transmission source of the order (step S411). This notification may be transmitted as the reception screen 83 (FIG. 15E) or may be transmitted using a communication means such as the mail 84. In the case of the mail 84, the mail address of the user terminal 3 needs to be registered in the server 2 in advance.

The user terminal 3 receives and outputs the reception code and the order identification information from the server 2 (Step S412).
The control unit 21 of the server 2 transmits the original image data 221 of the photograph included in the order information 223 to the print system 6 (Step S413). Upon receiving the original image data 221 (step S414), the print system 6 prints a photograph with the printer 67 (step S415).

  The customer presents the reception code 83b (reception screen 83) transmitted from the server 2 to the cashier, receives the product (photograph), and pays the fee (step S416). The settlement process may be performed after printing as in the first embodiment, or may be performed before printing as in the second embodiment.

  As described above, the print ordering system 1 according to the third embodiment includes the order reading means in the server 2, the identification code (venue identification information) read by the user terminal 3, and the filled-in order photographed (scanned). The image on the paper 41 is transmitted to the server 2, the server 2 performs difference processing with reference data and OCR processing, reads order information, and returns the order information to the user terminal 3. Also in the case where the processing is performed according to the procedure of the third embodiment, an order using the order form 4 can be made, and the reading accuracy of characters can be improved, as in the first and second embodiments. . In addition, it is possible to improve the efficiency of photo picking work and reduce the picking space.

  However, in a situation where a large number of people gather, such as a baseball field or a live venue, it is desirable to reduce the communication between the server 2 and the user terminal 3 as much as possible. From this viewpoint, it is preferable to provide an order reading unit (difference processing with reference data, OCR processing) on the user terminal 3 side as in the first and second embodiments.

This is because the following three points are included in the processing procedures of the first and second embodiments as a device for reducing communication.
A: Download the reference data set 321 (222) to the user terminal 3. Downloading can be done at any time, and should be performed when the communication environment is good.
B: The reference data 320 and the order form 4 are compared on the user terminal 3 side. Since this processing requires a load, if it is performed on the user terminal 3 side, communication with the server 2 is unnecessary and the communication environment of the venue is not affected.
C: Send / receive only the text of the order information (unlike the image, the data is light, so it is not easily affected by the communication environment).

  As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. I understand.

1 Print order system 2 Server 3 User terminal 4 Order form 6 Print system 7 Corporate management terminal 8 Communication equipment 21, 31, 61 Control units 22, 32, 62 Storage units 23, 33, 63 Communication control units 24, 64 Input units 25, 65 Display units 26, 36, 66 ... Peripheral device I / F section 34 ... Touch panel 35 ... Camera 41 ... Completed order form 41a ... .... Image 42 of the completed order form ........... Handwritten characters (images)
45 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Identification code (Venue identification information)
51: Receipt 60: Computer 67: Printer 69: Register 70: Code reader 71 Receipt printer 81 Order details display screen 82 Order details display screen being modified 83 reception screen 84 mail 221 original image data 222 reference data set 222a ······ Venue 222b ······ Venue identification information 223 ········ Order information 224 ········· Order history information 320 ·········· Reference Data 321,..., Reference data set 322,. ........ thumbnail image

Claims (15)

A server that stores original image data of the printed matter, a user terminal communicably connectable to the server, and a print system that is communicatively connected to the server and installed at a sales floor of the printed matter,
The user terminal,
An image obtaining means for obtaining an image of a completed order form;
Storage means for storing a set of reference data which is data linking a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used at each sales venue, and a sales venue at which the order form is used,
Identification code reading means for reading an identification code attached to the order form and being information for identifying the sales venue;
Reference data acquisition means for specifying the sales venue based on the read identification code and acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage means,
Order reading for extracting handwritten characters written on the order sheet based on difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the completed order sheet obtained by the image obtaining unit from the reference data obtained by the reference data obtaining unit, and reading order information. Means,
Transmitting means for transmitting the order information to the server;
Output means for receiving and outputting the order identification information issued by the server,
The server comprises:
Receiving means for receiving the order information from the user terminal;
Order storage means for issuing order identification information for identifying the received order information and storing it together with the order information;
Order identification information transmitting means for transmitting the order identification information to the user terminal;
Original image data transmitting means for transmitting the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the print system together with the order identification information,
The printing system includes:
Original image data acquisition means for acquiring original image data of a printed matter from the server,
Printing means for printing the original image data of the acquired printed matter;
A printed matter ordering system comprising: The user terminal,
The print ordering system according to claim 1, further comprising a download unit that downloads the set of reference data in synchronization with the server and updates information stored in the storage unit. The user terminal,
3. The printed matter ordering system according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying order information read by the order reading unit. The user terminal,
4. The printed matter ordering system according to claim 3, further comprising a correction input unit for inputting correction of the order information read by the order reading unit. The user terminal,
A thumbnail image acquisition unit that acquires a thumbnail image of the printed matter from the server;
The print ordering system according to claim 3, wherein the display unit displays a list of the acquired thumbnail images and reflects the order information.   The printed matter order system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the output means of the user terminal displays a reception code indicating the order identification information. The user terminal includes a camera,
7. The printed matter ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the image acquiring unit acquires an image of the completed order form by photographing with the camera. The original image data transmitting means of the server,
The print order system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein upon receiving the order information from the user terminal, original image data of a print included in the received order information is transmitted to the print system. . The printing system includes:
Further comprising order identification information acquisition means for acquiring the order identification information output at the user terminal,
The original image data acquisition unit requests the server to transmit the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information corresponding to the order identification information acquired by the order identification information acquisition unit,
The printed matter according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the original image data transmitting means of the server transmits the original image data of the printed matter to the server in response to a request from the printing system. Ordering system. The print system further includes a payment information transmitting unit that transmits payment information to the server when the payment processing of the printed matter printed by the printing unit ends,
The said server is further provided with the payment information reflection means which reflects payment information in the order history information stored in the said order storage means, when the payment information is received from the said printing system, The server characterized by the above-mentioned. 9. The printed matter ordering system according to any one of items 9. A server that stores original image data of the printed matter, a user terminal communicably connectable to the server, and a print system that is communicatively connected to the server and installed at a sales floor of the printed matter,
The user terminal,
Identification code reading means for reading an identification code attached to an order form and being information for identifying the sales venue;
An image obtaining means for obtaining an image of a completed order form;
Transmitting means for transmitting to the server information for identifying the sales venue read by the identification code reading means and an image of the filled-out order form obtained by the image obtaining means,
Output means for receiving order information from the server and receiving and outputting order identification information issued by the server,
The server comprises:
Storage means for storing a set of reference data, which is data linking a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used at each sales venue, and a sales venue where the order form is used,
Receiving means for receiving the image of the filled out order form transmitted from the user terminal and information identifying the sales venue,
Reference data acquisition means for specifying the sales venue based on the information for identifying the sales venue received by the receiving means, and acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage means,
Order reading means for extracting handwritten characters written on the order form based on difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the filled-out order form received by the receiving means and the reference data obtained by the reference data obtaining means and reading order information; When,
Order storage means for issuing order identification information for identifying the read order information and storing it together with the order information;
Transmitting means for transmitting the order information and the order identification information to the user terminal;
Original image data transmission means for transmitting the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the print system together with the order identification information,
The printing system includes:
Original image data acquisition means for acquiring original image data of a printed matter from the server,
Printing means for printing the original image data of the acquired printed matter;
A printed matter ordering system comprising: A user terminal communicably connectable to a server that stores original image data of printed matter,
An image obtaining means for obtaining an image of a completed order form;
Storage means for storing a set of reference data which is data linking a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used at each sales venue, and a sales venue at which the order form is used,
Identification code reading means for reading an identification code attached to the order form and being information for identifying the sales venue;
Reference data acquisition means for specifying the sales venue based on the read identification code and acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage means,
Order reading for extracting handwritten characters written on the order sheet based on difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the completed order sheet obtained by the image obtaining unit from the reference data obtained by the reference data obtaining unit, and reading order information. Means,
Transmitting means for transmitting the order information to the server;
Output means for receiving and outputting the order identification information issued by the server,
A user terminal comprising: A print order in a print order system comprising: a server that stores original image data of the print; a user terminal communicably connectable to the server; and a print system that is communicatively connected to the server and installed at a sales floor of the print. The method,
The user terminal,
Obtaining an image of a completed order form;
A step of storing, in the storage unit, a set of reference data, which is data in which a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used in each sales venue, and a sales venue in which the order form is used,
Reading an identification code that is information attached to the order form and that identifies the sales venue;
A reference data acquisition step of identifying a sales venue based on the read identification code and acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage unit;
Extracting the handwritten characters written on the order form based on the difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the filled-in order form and the reference data obtained in the reference data obtaining step, and reading the order information;
Transmitting the order information to the server;
Receiving and outputting the order identification information issued by the server,
Said server,
Receiving order information from the user terminal;
Issuing order identification information for identifying the received order information and storing it together with the order information;
Transmitting the order identification information to the user terminal;
Transmitting the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the print system together with the order identification information,
The printing system includes:
Obtaining original image data of a printed matter from the server;
Printing the original image data of the acquired printed matter;
And a printed matter ordering method. Printed matter ordering method in a printed matter ordering system comprising: a server for storing original image data of a printed matter; a user terminal communicably connectable to the server; and a print system communicatively connected to the server and installed at a sales floor of the printed matter. And
The user terminal,
Reading an identification code, which is information attached to an order form and identifies the sales venue,
Obtaining an image of a completed order form;
Transmitting the read information for identifying the sales venue and the image of the acquired filled-in order form to the server;
Receiving order information from the server and receiving and outputting order identification information issued by the server,
Said server,
A step of storing a set of reference data which is data linking a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used in each sales venue, and a sales venue in which the order form is used,
Receiving an image of the filled-out order form and information identifying the sales venue transmitted from the user terminal;
Identifying the sales venue based on the received information identifying the sales venue, and obtaining the corresponding reference data;
Extracting handwritten characters written on the order form based on difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the received filled-in order form from the acquired reference data, and reading order information;
Issuing order identification information for identifying the read order information, and storing it together with the order information;
Transmitting the order information and the order identification information to the user terminal;
Transmitting the original image data of the printed matter included in the order information to the print system together with the order identification information,
The printing system includes:
Obtaining original image data of a printed matter from the server;
Printing the original image data of the acquired printed matter;
And a printed matter ordering method. A computer that can be communicatively connected to a server that stores the original image data of the printed matter,
Image acquisition means for acquiring an image of a completed order form,
Storage means for storing a set of reference data, which is data linking a plurality of reference data, which are images of an unfilled order sheet used at each sales venue, and a sales venue at which the order form is used,
Identification code reading means for reading an identification code, which is information attached to the order form and identifying the sales venue,
Reference data acquisition means for specifying the sales venue based on the read identification code, and acquiring the corresponding reference data from the storage means,
Order reading for extracting handwritten characters written on the order sheet and reading order information based on difference data obtained by subtracting the image of the completed order sheet obtained by the image obtaining unit from the reference data obtained by the reference data obtaining unit. means,
Transmitting means for transmitting the order information to the server;
Output means for receiving and outputting the order identification information issued by the server,
A program characterized by functioning as a program.

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