KR101672508B1 - Photo printing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a photo-printing apparatus.
The present invention relates to an information display apparatus comprising a display unit for displaying an image stored in a portable terminal, and a control unit for controlling the photo printing apparatus so as to edit and print the displayed image; A photo printer controlled by the information display unit and printing the image; An image forming apparatus, comprising: an opening / closing door provided in front of a door and configured to make payment for printing an image on one side; a photo printer and an information display unit installed therein; A photo main body portion constituting a print discharge port for discharging a printed matter printed by the photo printer; And an information providing server for interfacing with the information display unit through an Internet network or transmitting and receiving images stored in the portable terminal through a mobile communication terminal apparatus.

Description

Photo printing apparatus

The present invention relates to a photo-printing apparatus. More specifically, image data stored in a communication terminal of a user is output in real time on the fly to print an image, so that a user can freely print a desired image in real time, thereby providing a convenient and quick image output service The present invention relates to a photo-printing apparatus capable of performing printing.

In the modern society, communication terminals are used by many people as a means of long distance communication, and in particular, mobile communication terminals are widely used as commodities because they provide users with the ability to communicate conveniently on the move .

In recent years, communication terminals have provided various functions in various fields. In particular, the camera shooting function is a popular function that is almost essential to the mobile communication terminal in recent years.

On the other hand, when the user wishes to output the image data photographed by the camera of the communication terminal, it is necessary to connect the computer with a predetermined connection means (for example, a USB cable) Which is very troublesome.

However, since the user of the mobile communication terminal can not always be in an environment in which the user can use the computer, the mobile communication terminal can not always carry the fixed connection means such as the wired cable at all times. There is.

Therefore, when the photographed image can not be seen on the ultra-miniature liquid crystal display screen and the user wants to view the same with other people, he or she must use a method of turning the communication terminal or transmitting the communication terminal to another communication terminal by using an electronic mail service such as MMS .

Korean Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-0055388 discloses a mobile phone having a memory capable of storing various data and storing one or more mobile phones for transmitting photo data selected for printing from the memory to photo mail through a mobile communication network ; Each having a unique ESN assigned thereto, to receive the photo mail from the mobile phone through the mobile communication network, to extract the photo data from the received photo mail, and to print the extracted photo mail, A connecting portion; A microcomputer for extracting a photo image file for printing from the photo mail received through the mobile communication connection unit; A memory for storing a photo image file extracted through the microcomputer; A print processor for receiving the photo image file and performing specific data processing for printing to generate print data; And a print module that receives the print data from the print processor and prints out the print data, and a photo printer apparatus based on a mobile communication.

However, the above-described photo printer system requires a certain period of time until a user pays a fee and receives a printed photograph. When a preview ticket of a performance ticket or the like is edited, the photo is edited and stored in a performance server, It is difficult to provide a service in which a user can freely print a desired image in real time.

Korean Patent Publication No. 2007-0055388

In order to solve such problems, the present invention has been devised in order to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an image processing apparatus and method, The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a photo printing apparatus capable of providing a convenient and quick image output service by freely outputting in real time.

In addition, the present invention provides a mobile phone, a PDA, and image data by instantly printing image data transmitted by Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi, mobile communication network, Internet network or the like and providing the image data to a user, The present invention provides a photographic printing apparatus capable of providing opportunities for creating additional businesses.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information display apparatus including a display unit for displaying an image stored in a portable terminal, and a control unit for controlling the photo printing apparatus to edit and print the displayed image. A photo printer controlled by the information display unit and printing the image; An image forming apparatus, comprising: an opening / closing door provided in front of a door and configured to make payment for printing an image on one side; a photo printer and an information display unit installed therein; A photo main body portion constituting a print discharge port for discharging a printed matter printed by the photo printer; And an information providing server for transmitting and receiving images stored in the portable terminal in cooperation with the information displaying unit through an Internet network.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the photo body unit includes a bill recognizing unit for recognizing the inputted bill, a coin input unit for inputting the coin, a card recognizing unit configured to make a card settlement, A payment means composed of a balance payment unit; A heat dissipating member for dissipating heat generated when the photo printer is driven; A photo card loading section on which a synthetic resin card on which the image is printed is loaded; A speaker for outputting a driving error message of the photo printer and a setting guide message for printing the image data; A printed matter transferring unit connected to the photo printer for transferring a printed matter to the printed matter discharge port; And a support frame for supporting the photoprinting device so as to be vertically positioned from the paper surface.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the information display unit includes a display unit displaying the image, user information and payment information of the portable terminal; An image editing unit for editing an image transmitted from the information providing server; An image printing unit for transmitting a print request signal to the photo printer; An error detection unit for detecting various errors occurring during printing of the photo printer and outputting a message for the detected error; A payment mode unit for providing a user with various payment methods; An image storage unit for storing an image transmitted from the information providing server for a predetermined time; And a control unit controlling each of the components constituting the information display unit and interworking with the information providing server through an Internet network and a mobile communication network.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the image editing unit controls the size, the output direction, and the resolution of the image by controlling the photo printer, adds various emoticons and stickers to the image to be output, And a batch function is executed.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the payment mode unit provides a post-payment method, a cash settlement, a traffic card settlement, and a credit card settlement method by a mobile phone charge settlement to a user .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the settlement mode unit may change the settlement method to a paid settlement method or a free settlement method under the control of the control unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit comprises an information input unit for inputting information of a user to request printing of the image, and an image display unit for displaying image data provided from the information providing server, Wherein the information input unit and the image display unit are divided into a single display unit.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the image data stored in the communication terminal of the user is immediately output in real time to print the image, so that the user can freely print the desired image in real time, It is possible to provide a fast image output service.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, image data transmitted by a mobile phone, a PDA, and a mobile communication network including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and the like is immediately printed and provided to a user, Providing it free of charge provides an opportunity to create additional business opportunities.

1 is a perspective view showing a photo-printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIGS. 2 and 3 are a front view and a side view of a photo-printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
4 is a block diagram illustrating components of a photo-printing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram illustrating an information display unit of a photographic printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is another embodiment of a photo-printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to designate the same or similar components throughout the drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

In describing the components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, It should be understood that an element may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected."

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a photographic printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are a front view and a side view of a photographic printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an information display unit of a photo-printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of a photo-printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Yes.

As shown in the figure, the photo-printing apparatus of the present invention can be applied to a variety of cultural performances, tickets for sightseeing such as sports, or synthetic resin cards made of high-strength materials such as PVC or PET, Type printing device and provides the printing device to the user.

The photo-printing apparatus includes a photo-body unit 100 for collecting image data including photographs to be printed and output, and for performing functions such as editing of collected image data, number of prints, The image forming apparatus 100 includes a photo printer 200 for printing and outputting image data to be provided therein, and an image forming unit 300 for displaying image data in cooperation with the photo printer 200 And an information display unit 300 for displaying user information.

In addition, the photo-printing apparatus of the present invention provides information for transmitting user information and image data transmitted from the portable terminal to the photo printer 200 and the information display unit 300 in cooperation with the photo printer 200 and the information display unit 300 The server 400 may be further configured.

The photo unit body 100 includes a receptacle 111 through which the photo printer 200 can be mounted and the information display unit 300 is coupled to the upper portion thereof. A screen fixing portion 112 is formed.

Here, the screen fixing unit 112 may further include a hinge member 112a so that the information display unit 300 can be rotated by a predetermined angle so as to adjust the display angle of the information display unit 300, But is not limited thereto.

A support frame 114 is formed at the lower end of the photo body unit 100 to support the photo printing apparatus so that the photo printing apparatus is positioned vertically from the paper surface. Needless to say, the mobile wheel 116 can be further constructed.

In addition, the photo unit body 100 is rotatably coupled to the open front portion of the photo unit body 100 by a hinge such as a hinge to open and close the receiving unit 111 at the front part opened, (130) and a printed material outlet (140).

The opening and closing door 120 includes a photo printer 200 and an information display unit 300 which are formed in the receiving part 111 and are provided with a settlement unit 130 and a printed material outlet 140, And the signal transmitting / receiving unit formed of a data cable or the like is configured so as to transmit / receive signals to /

In addition, a ticket input unit 124 may be further provided at the upper portion of the opening / closing door 120 to allow a user to enter a performance or a sports viewing ticket and print an image desired by the user on one side of the ticket. It does not.

That is, the photo-printing apparatus of the present invention may transmit ticket information corresponding to the user's information from the information providing server 400 to the photo printer 200 so that the user can print the image together with the desired image.

On the front surface of the opening and closing door 120, a timer display unit 126 (not shown) for displaying various image data stored in the portable terminal of the user, a ticketing of a ticket, a printing progress time such as a ticket including image data, ) May be further configured. At this time, the timer display unit 126 may be configured to display the remaining time by light emission, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The payment means 130 is activated when providing a chargeable service of photo printing, and is configured to select a payment method through an information display unit 300 to be described later.

The payment means 130 may be configured to charge the mobile terminal 130 to charge the mobile terminal 130 according to the user's choice and to make a postponement payment or to settle the transaction immediately on the spot using cash payment, A bill recognizing part 132 for recognizing the unit of the inputted bill, a coin inserting part 134 for inputting the coin, a credit recognizing part 136 configured to settle the credit card or the transportation card, A remaining amount payment unit 134a for paying the payment balance at the time of cash settlement, and a money storage unit 138 for storing the input money.

It is a matter of course that the money storage unit 138 may further include a security locking unit 138a for inputting a password or the like for preventing the stored cash from being stolen.

That is, the settlement means 130 of the present invention is configured such that a settlement menu such as a mobile phone billing menu, a cash settlement menu, and a card settlement menu is displayed through the selection unit 373 of the information display unit 300, When a desired payment method is selected, the payment means corresponding to the selected menu is activated and payment is made.

The printed matter discharge port 140 discharges printed matter output through the photo printer 200, that is, a printed matter such as a ticket or a synthetic resin card, on which an image desired by the user is printed. The printed matter discharge port 140 includes a printed matter storage unit 142 and an enclosure cover 144 for opening and closing one surface of the printed material storage unit 142.

In addition, a printed matter transferring unit 146 is provided at the rear of the printed matter discharge port 140 to transfer the printed matter, which is connected to the photo printer 200, to the printed matter discharge port 140.

The heat radiating member 150 is further provided in the photo body unit 100 of the present invention to emit heat generated during driving of the photo printer 200 to maintain a constant temperature, thereby providing a high quality printed matter. desirable.

The photo accepting unit 111 further includes a photo card loading unit 160 for loading a synthetic resin card to print selected image data through the information display unit 300 and sequentially providing only one card at the time of printing And a ticket supply unit 170 for guiding a ticket input from the ticket input unit 124 to the photo printer 200 may be further provided at one side of the photo card loading unit 160. [

A speaker 180 for outputting an alarm sound for various error messages, a setting guide message for printing image data, and the like when the photo printer 200 to be described later is driven is provided in the photo body unit 100 of the present invention It can be configured on one side.

In addition, a terminal rest 190 on which the portable terminal is mounted for photographic printing is provided on one side of the photo body 100 so that the user can more easily select, edit, and print an image through the information display 300 You can do it.

When the print request signal is transmitted from the information providing server 400 interlocked with the information display unit 300, the photo printer 200 transmits a ticket from the ticket input unit 124 or the photo card loading unit 160 or a synthetic resin card And is a constituent element for printing the user image.

It is preferable that the photo printer 200 is configured to maximize the perfection of the ticket image directly edited by the buyer by allowing printing in any one of dye sublimation ribbon, ink jet, thermal, double-sided, .

In addition, the photo printer 200 of the present invention is preferably configured to simultaneously print a ticket or a front face and a rear face of a card, and the front portion of the ticket is capable of full-color dye-sublimation printing by an ink jet, And the rear portion can be configured to be capable of not only full color but also monochrome printing, such as a thermal printing type thermal dyeing and dye sublimation type ribbon.

The information display unit 300 is interlocked with the settlement unit 130, the photo printer 200 and the information providing server 400 of the photo body unit 100 and controls the editing of the collected image data, the number of prints, And control and image display of the photographic printing apparatus are performed so that the function of the image forming apparatus is performed.

The information display unit 300 includes an Internet network 304 for printing images stored in the portable terminal and interworking between the portable terminal and the information display unit 300 for printing, The display unit 302 receives data from the information providing server 400 and inputs user information and payment information for printing the received image data.

Here, the Internet network 304 of the present invention includes both Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi, and mobile communication networks.

The portable terminal of the present invention may be connected to the control unit 306 through the Internet network 304 or may be connected to the memory card through a mobile communication terminal device including a separate Wi-Fi and mobile communication network connected to the control unit 304 Image data such as stored photographs can be transmitted and received, and the portable terminal can be selectively operated through the Internet network 304 or the mobile communication terminal device.

In addition, when the information display unit 300 of the present invention is interlocked with the portable terminal, image data stored in the portable terminal is transmitted and received by linking the information providing server 400 and the portable terminal.

That is, the information display unit 300 performs a function of interlocking the portable terminal and the information providing server 400, and at the same time, controls the components of the photo printer 200 to print the image data transmitted from the information providing server 400 to be.

The information display unit 300 of the present invention includes an image editing unit 310 for editing an image transmitted from the information providing server 400 and a display unit 310 for transmitting a print request signal of the photo printer 200 to print the edited image. An error detecting unit 330 for detecting various errors occurring during printing and outputting a message about a detected error, a billing mode unit 330 for providing a user with various payment methods, An image storage unit 360 and an information display unit 300 for storing images transmitted from the information providing server 340 and the information providing server 400 for a predetermined period of time and controlling the components constituting the information display unit 300, And a control unit 306 interlocked with the server 400.

The image editing unit 310 controls the photo printer 200 to adjust the size, the output direction, and the resolution of the displayed image through the image display unit 380 formed on the display unit 302, and outputs various emoticons A sticker, and the like, and an image composing and arranging function for combining a plurality of images and outputting them as a single image.

The settlement mode unit 340 is connected to the settlement unit 130 and the control unit 306. The settlement mode unit 340 may be configured to allow the user to make a postpay settlement by charging the mobile phone charge, Card settlement so that settlement can be immediately performed on the spot by using any one of the methods of payment and card settlement so as to be displayed on the image display unit 380 configured on the display unit 302, To be displayed on the display unit.

Meanwhile, the payment mode unit 340 of the present invention can change the payment method to a paid payment method or a free payment method under the control of the control unit 306. When proceeding to a free payment method, Is outputted through the image display unit 380 as soon as it is transmitted.

In addition, the information display unit 300 of the present invention may further include a power supply unit 350 for supplying power necessary for driving the photographic printing apparatus.

The display unit 302 configured on the information display unit 300 includes an information input unit 370 for inputting user information for requesting printing of an image and an image input unit 370 for inputting image information The display unit 380 is configured to be divided.

The information input unit 370 inputs a mobile phone number of the user, a payment method according to a payment menu, an edit menu of an image, whether or not the image has been edited, whether or not an image is completed to be edited, 371), a selection unit 373 for sequentially displaying functions such as a payment method and an image editing, a setting confirmation unit 375 for confirming the settings of the edited image and confirming completion of the edited image, A resetting unit 377 for resetting and resetting the edited image, and an image transmitting unit 379 for transmitting the image to the photo printer 200 when the settlement is completed and the editing of the image is completed. do.

The image display unit 380 is a component that displays image data transmitted from the information providing server 400 and allows the user to directly edit the desired image.

The image display unit 380 is configured to output an image when a payment completion signal is transmitted through the payment mode unit 340. The image display unit 380 temporarily stores the image through the image storage unit 360 until the image is output. .

In the meantime, it is preferable that the information display unit 300 of the present invention further comprises a signature input unit 392 for inputting a signature of a payer when a settlement is made with a credit card or the like. If it is confirmed that the settlement is completed, Or a memory card reader unit 394 for searching image data such as photographs stored in an external memory card and transmitting the image data to the information providing server 400. [

The photo-printing apparatus of the present invention configured as described above allows a user to freely print a photograph so that an image such as a performance ticket possessed after watching a performance such as a movie or a musical or a photo stored in a portable terminal, such as a card made of a synthetic resin material, It is possible to provide convenience to the user.

As shown in FIG. 6, the photographic printing apparatus of the present invention may be mounted on a table or the like so as to be compactly used for easy use, so that it can be installed not only in various theaters, Additional business opportunities will be created.

In this case, the photographic printing apparatus configured to be mounted on the table has the settlement means 130 on one side of the photo body unit 100, and the opening and closing door 120 and the printed material discharge port 140 on the front side, respectively A photo card loading unit 160 configured to output and discharge printed matter and having a photo card on which image data is printed, a memory card reader unit 370 for searching image data stored in the portable terminal, ) May be further constructed.

In addition, the tablet type photoprinting apparatus of the present invention may be configured such that the settlement means 130 is integrally formed in the photo body unit 100, or may be configured separately from the photo body unit 100 as shown in FIG. 7 Of course it is.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. That is, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively coupled to one or more of them.

It is also to be understood that the terms such as " comprises, "" comprising," or "having ", as used herein, mean that a component can be implanted unless specifically stated to the contrary. And all terms including technical and scientific terms are to be construed in a manner generally known to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, It has the same meaning as understood.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

100; Photo body portion 120: opening / closing door
130: Payment means 140: Printed matter outlet
150: heat radiating member 160: photo card loading portion
180: speaker 190: terminal holder
200: Photo printer 300: Information display unit
302: Display unit 304: Internet network
306: control unit 310: image editing unit
320: image printing unit 330: error detecting unit
340: Payment mode part 350: Power supply part
400: Information providing server

Claims (7)

A display unit configured to display an image stored in the portable terminal, and a control unit configured to control the photo printing apparatus to edit and print the displayed image;
A photo printer controlled by the information display unit and printing the image;
An image forming apparatus, comprising: an opening / closing door provided in front of a door and configured to make payment for printing an image on one side; a photo printer and an information display unit installed therein; A photo main body portion constituting a print discharge port for discharging a printed matter printed by the photo printer; And
And an information providing server connected to the information display unit through an Internet network and connected to the portable terminal through an Internet network or transmitting and receiving images stored in the portable terminal through a mobile communication terminal apparatus connected to the portable terminal and a controller, ,
The information display unit
A display unit for displaying the image, user information and payment information of the portable terminal;
An image editing unit for editing an image transmitted from the information providing server;
An image printing unit for transmitting a print request signal to the photo printer;
An error detection unit for detecting various errors occurring during printing of the photo printer and outputting a message for the detected error;
A payment mode unit for providing various payment methods to the user and changing the payment method to a paid payment method or a free payment method under the control of the controller;
An image storage unit for storing an image transmitted from the information providing server for a predetermined time; And
A control unit for controlling each component constituting the information display unit and interworking with the information providing server through the Internet network,
Wherein the photomask is a photomask.
The method according to claim 1,
The photo-
A bill recognizing section for recognizing the inserted bill, a coin inserting section for inserting a coin, a card recognizing section for making a card settlement, and a paying section for paying out a payment balance.
A heat dissipating member for dissipating heat generated when the photo printer is driven;
A photo card loading section on which a synthetic resin card on which the image is printed is loaded;
A speaker for outputting a driving error message of the photo printer and a setting guide message for printing the image data;
A printed matter transferring unit connected to the photo printer for transferring the printed matter to the printing outlet; And
A support frame for supporting the photo-printing device to be vertically positioned from the ground
Wherein the photomask is a photomask.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the image editing unit controls the photo printer to adjust a size, an output direction, and a resolution of the image, add various emoticons and stickers to an image to be outputted, and perform image compositing and arranging functions. Device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the payment mode unit provides a post-pay settlement method by cash settlement of a mobile phone, a cash settlement, a traffic card settlement, and a credit card settlement method to a user.
delete The method according to claim 1,
The display unit
An information input unit for inputting information of a user to request printing of the image;
And an image display unit for displaying image data provided from the information providing server,
Wherein the information input unit and the image display unit are divided into a single display unit.

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