JPH0427568A - Label preparation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prepare automatically labels based on the same layout by simple operation by formatting and printing data at any appropriate position automatically. CONSTITUTION:If a music library is selected in a state where an initial image is displayed, the display is switched to a card editting screen. Then data such as title name, medium type and repertoire are entered through a keyboard 103. Data for label preparation entered is recorded in a floppy disc FD and cumulatively stored. If a title is selected for printing on a print screen, a list of titles accumulated in the floppy disc FD is read and then is shown on a liquid crystal display unit 104. After that, if any appropriate title is selected, data for label preparation corresponding to the title is read from a data base, and is shown on the liquid crystal display unit 104 as a print image. Finally the metioned data for label preparation is sent to a printer 200.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Field of Application) The present invention relates to a label producing device for producing, for example, title sheets (index cards) for music cassette tapes.

(Prior Art) Generally, on VTR cassettes, music cassette tapes, etc., data such as the title, track list, recording date, etc. can be written.

Therefore, as a personal hobby, an increasing number of enthusiasts are creating their own original tape cassettes by adding illustrations and photos in addition to titles and data, and enjoying them as a library.

However, titles are often handwritten, and even if they are created using a word processor or handy graphic printer, it is surprisingly difficult to format and print them in the appropriate position, and when they are lined up, They tended to be uneven.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) As mentioned above, in the past, title sheets were created artificially, so they tend to be irregular, and when trying to obtain a satisfactory one, The drawback was that it took time and effort.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a label creation device that can automatically create labels with a uniform layout through simple operations.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the label creation device of the present invention includes an input means for inputting label creation data, and an input means for inputting label creation data. a storage means for storing the label creation data inputted by standard items; and a storage means for storing the label creation data for each item stored in the storage means in accordance with a label creation format to generate printing data. and a printing means that performs a printing operation based on the printing data generated by the generation means.

(Function) This invention allows labels with the same layout to be easily created by simply inputting data such as a title by using the above-described means, so that the labels have a unified appearance and are aesthetically pleasing. It is something that can be assumed.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a label making device of the present invention.

That is, this label creation device is composed of a personal computer 100, a printer device 200, and a scanner device 300.

The personal computer 100 is a CP that controls the entire
UI (31), internal memory 102 for storing control programs, ANK (Alpha Ninny Merrick), kanji patterns, etc., keyboard 103, liquid crystal display 104
, an FDK handler 105 as a floppy disk FD read/write device, an I10 interface 106, and the like.

Application software is written on the floppy disk FD, and when read by the FDK/\driver 105, it functions as a "library database/title print program."

The printer device 200 includes a power supply 201, a control unit 202, a platen 203, an idle roller 204, and an ink ribbon 2.
05, a thermal head 206, a platen drive motor 207, etc., and performs graphic printing by melting ink on an ink ribbon 205 on paper P wrapped around a platen 203 with the thermal head 206.

Further, the printer device 200, with the ink ribbon 205 removed, prints on the platen 203 the printed paper P and a thin transparent resin coated with hot melt adhesive (for example,
PET) film is wound around the thermal head 206.
It has a laminating function of laminating the printing surface of the paper P by energizing all the elements.

The scanner device 300 includes an illumination lamp 301, a reflecting mirror 302, a condensing lens 303, a CCD (solid-state image sensor) 304, and the like, and captures an arbitrary image as image data.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a title sheet (index card) for a music cassette tape produced by this label producing apparatus.

This title sheet MTS is set in a cassette case in a state where it is folded from the broken line part shown in the figure, and at predetermined positions there are, for example, a title name a, an image image such as an illustration or photograph, and a track name C. are printed on each.

FIG. 3 schematically shows a cassette case for storing music cassette tapes.

This cassette case CC is made of, for example, transparent plastic. Then, the title sheet MTS is set so that the title name a corresponds to the spine and the image image corresponds to the door.

4 to 6 show examples of screen displays on the liquid crystal display 104 when creating a title sheet.

FIG. 4 shows the initial screen displayed after starting the program, and each operation is started by selecting a menu.

Figure 5 shows the card editing screen that is displayed when the music library is selected on the initial screen mentioned above.
While this screen is displayed, label creation data such as title, track name, and image data are entered.

FIG. 6 shows a print screen that is displayed when print is selected on the above-mentioned initial screen, and title print is selected when creating a title sheet.

Next, the operation in the above configuration will be explained.

FIG. 7 is shown to explain the card editing operation when creating a title sheet for a music cassette tape or a music CD (compact disc).

For example, assume that a floppy disk FD is set in the FDK handler 105 after the personal computer 100 is powered on. Then, the internal application software is read and the database program is started.

As a result, the fourth image appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display 104.
The initial screen shown in the figure is displayed.

In this state, it is assumed that, for example, the mini-thick library is selected, that is, the "■" key is pressed on the keyboard 103. Then, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 104 switches to the card editing screen shown in FIG.

When this card editing screen is displayed, label creation data is input using the keyboard 103 and scanner device 300. i.e. title name,
The type of media (for example, classification such as cassette tape or CD), title of the song, etc. are entered in order from the keyboard 103. Each key-entered data is displayed in sequence at a corresponding position on the card editing screen.

On the other hand, the scanner device 300 captures images such as illustrations and photographs as image data. The image data input by the scanner is sent to the personal computer 100 via the I10 interface 106.

In this way, the input label creation data is processed by CPU10.
The information is sent to the FDK handler 105 under the control of I, and recorded on the floppy disk FD as a so-called card-type database of one title/one card, where it is accumulated.

In addition, when the book library (■) for creating a book cover is selected on the above initial screen, the card editing screen will display data such as the title name, image data, author and publisher, etc. A screen for inputting the external dimensions of a book whose media size is not standardized is displayed on the liquid crystal display 104.

In addition, when the video library (■) for creating a title sheet for VTR cassettes is selected on the initial screen, the card editing screen will display information such as the title name, recording record (for example, recording mode and recording date), etc. A screen for inputting data, media type (for example, classification such as VHS-PVH5-C), and image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 104.

Furthermore, when print (■) is selected on the initial screen, a print operation to be described later is performed.

Furthermore, when the utility (■) is selected on the initial screen, a predetermined utility operation is executed.

FIG. 8 is shown to explain the printing operation.

For example, when the initial screen is displayed on the LCD screen 104, the print operation is selected,
In other words, assume that ■ is pressed manually from the keyboard 103. Then, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 104 changes to the sixth
The screen switches to the print screen shown in the figure.

Here, when standard printing is selected and the "■" key is entered manually on the keyboard 103, the printer device 200 functions as a normal personal computer printer.

Furthermore, when title printing (■) is selected, creation of the above-mentioned title sheet etc. is started. That is, when the "■" key is pressed on the keyboard 103, the list of titles accumulated in the floppy disk FD is read out by the FDK handler 105.

The read title list is then sent to the liquid crystal display 104 and displayed there.

Thereafter, when the title displayed on the liquid crystal display 104 is manually selected using the keys on the keyboard 103, the label creation data corresponding to the title is read out from the database. This label creation data is developed according to a print format depending on the type of library, media, etc., and displayed on the liquid crystal display 104 as a print image.

Then, with this print image check, “OK” is displayed.
When an instruction is given or a key is input from the keyboard 103, the label creation data is printed as it is in the print image.
10 interface 106 to the printer device 200. As a result, a title sheet or the like is formed on the paper P based on the label creation data.

Thereafter, the surface of the paper P is laminated. Then, by cutting the outer shape of the paper P and further folding it at a predetermined position, a title sheet MTS as shown in FIG. 2, for example, is completed.

That is, when the card editing screen in the music library mentioned above is displayed, for example, the title name and track base are entered manually, image data is entered with a scanner, and cassette tape is specified as the media type. A title sheet MTS for a music cassette tape is created in which a name a, an image such as an illustration or a photograph, and a track title C are printed at respective predetermined positions.

On the other hand, when the print image check (■) is selected on the print screen described above, the print image check described above is performed.

In addition, when format conversion (■) is selected on the print screen, for example, label creation data registered in the database as data for creating title sheets for cassette tapes can be converted to the style of CD etc. described later. It is now possible to change to . In this case, by editing the layout on the screen of the liquid crystal display 104, it is possible to change the data content, change the character size, and move the formatting position.

Furthermore, when lamination (■) is selected on the print screen, the above-described lamination processing will be performed.

Furthermore, when end (■) is selected on the print screen, the series of print operations described above is ended and an initial screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 104.

FIG. 9 shows a CD title sheet created by this label creation device.

That is, when the card editing screen in the music library described above is displayed, for example, the title name, track base, etc. are entered manually, image data is entered with a scanner, and CD is specified as the media type, so that the predetermined information can be changed. A title sheet CTS for a CD is obtained in which a title name a, an image such as an illustration or a photograph, and a track title C are printed at the positions shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 shows a book cover created by this label creation device.

That is, when the card editing screen in the book library described above is displayed, data such as the title name, author and publisher are entered manually, image data is entered using a scanner, and external dimensions A, B, and C are entered.
By specifying the format by inputting
A book cover BC is obtained in which a title name a, an image such as an illustration or a photograph, and data C such as the author and publisher are printed at the predetermined positions.

As mentioned above, title sheets and the like can be easily created in the same layout by simply inputting label creation data such as a title name.

That is, the data of each input item is automatically formatted and printed at an appropriate position. This makes it possible to always create a title sheet or the like in the same layout by simply inputting data for predetermined items without having to be aware of font size, vertical/horizontal, or overall layout. Therefore, without having to go through the troublesome work of cutting and pasting printed characters, it is possible to construct an original library that has a uniform appearance and is beautiful when arranged in a short time.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention.

[Configuration of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, label creation data is automatically formatted and printed at an appropriate position, so the layout can be changed with a simple operation. It is possible to provide a label creation device that can automatically create unified labels.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a label making device, Fig. 2 is a drawing showing an example of a title sheet for a music cassette tape, and Fig. 3 is a title sheet. Figures 4 to 6 show examples of screen displays during the creation operation, Figure 4 shows the initial screen, and Figure 5 shows the music library selection screen. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the print screen, FIG. 7 is a flowchart to explain the card editing operation when selecting a music library, and FIG. 8 is a diagram to explain the print operation. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a title sheet for a CD, and FIG.
The figure shows an example of a book cover. 100...Personal computer, 101...C
PU, 102... Internal memory, 103... Keyboard, 104... Liquid crystal display, 105... FD
K handler, 200... printer device, 203...
Platen, 205... Ink ribbon, 206... Thermal head, 300... Scanner device, 301...
・Illumination lamp, 304...CCD, P...paper, F
D...Floppy disk, CC...Cassette case, MTS...Title sheet for music cassette tape, CTS...Title sheet for CD, B
C... Book cover applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 8 Figure 8

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] An input means for inputting label creation data, a storage means for storing the label creation data inputted from the input means for each standard item, and items stored in the storage means. a generation means for generating printing data by expanding the separate label creation data according to a label creation format; and a printing means for performing a printing operation based on the printing data generated by the generation means. A label making device characterized by: