KR20020005345A - DIWS (Digital Image Working System) - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is a digital image working system which allows a user to edit and save a digital photograph and a photo sticker by communication through internet and produce a high quality output by using a high performance digital camera and a photo printer. CONSTITUTION: The digital image working system comprises a digital photo system being connected to internet, and which can print out an image stored in a computer or processed by a user and can transmit the processed image to Internet Digital Album Site over the web; an Internet Photo Album Site which stores images processed by a PC user or a Digital Photo System user and manufactures an electric album; and a data base(DB) which stores transmitted files and images. A user can produce an image using the Digital Photo System and store the image by connection through internet. Also, the user can print out the image using the Digital Photo System by connection through internet.

Description

Digital Image Working System {DIWS (Digital Image Working System)}

The present invention relates to a system in which a digital camera and a sticker vending machine are connected to the Internet. The present invention replaces a photographic vending machine and a sticker vending machine, and the photographs taken by the user have been taken by existing analog type pictures due to the widespread use of digital cameras and the enhancement of output forms. Complementing the shortcomings, it is gradually expanding and has been developed to obtain various forms of photo output in connection with a computer. And with the wide spread of popular media such as the Internet, there is a trend of increasing number of Internet service systems that can manage and store personal information as well as various information.

However, the existing sticker vending machine or photo vending machine has a local limitation because there is no connection method with the Internet, and it could not provide high quality service with low quality prints.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to replace a limited service such as a sticker vending machine or a photo vending machine through a system that connects to the Internet, so that a user can directly edit and store digital photographs and photo stickers. It is to provide a system that can output high-quality prints and overcome local restrictions through the Internet.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of the DIWS of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation flow of the digital photo system shown in FIG. 1.

3 is a flowchart showing an operation flow for the Internet Photo Album Site shown in FIG.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention maintains the function of the existing photo vending machine or sticker vending machine, and transmits a photo or image produced through a connection with the Internet to a web server and a general PC user or digital photo. The system can be divided into Internet Photo Album Site, which stores and manages photos and images sent through the Internet and provides various services. In particular, in case of Digital Photo System, it is installed in a specific place by a business operator.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing a DIWS according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The system shown in FIG. 1 is composed of a general PC user 10, a Digital Photo System 20, and an Internet Photo Album Site 30 as described above. And a database 40 for storing images. If briefly described, the user may obtain a digital photo using the digital photo system 20, and may receive services such as storing, managing, and editing the digital photo at the internet photo album site 30. In addition, the Internet Photo Album Site 30 provides services such as storing, managing, and editing the digital photo of the user, and stores the photos received from the Digital Photo System 20. The user can edit or modify the photos stored in the Internet Photo Album Site (30) using a general PC, and the images or photos produced using the digital camera or the scanner as an electronic album on the Internet Photo Album Site (30). You can also save.

Digital Photo System (20) refers to a system that can take pictures, create images, transfer pictures and images, print pictures and images, and download and print stored images and pictures from a website. Internet Photo Album Site (30) is permanently stored so that you can open and view anywhere at any time. A detailed description will be made with reference to FIG. 2.

First, a user uses a device of a place selected by a business operator to use the Digital Photo System 20. It is a device with a built-in digital camera and photo printer that provides image production and high-quality output. And the connection with the internet becomes possible. In order to use the device thus prepared, a predetermined fee for use is input (101). After inputting the royalties, whether to produce the image 102 is selected. Here, the selection of the image production unit 102 has a simple function of image production in the case of the existing sticker vending machine, but this Digital Photo System 20 is stored in the Internet Photo Album Site 30 as well as the above function. This is your choice because you can import photos or images. In this case, if the user chooses to produce a new image, the background image selection 103 is performed, and the image production (shooting) 104 is performed. After the image production 104 is finished, the produced image is checked 105 and the image storage unit 106 is selected. In this case, the image storage unit 106 selects whether the digital photo system 20 is connected to the Internet so as to immediately output the produced image or transmit the image to the Internet Photo Album Site. This choice is unique in that you can print the output, whether you save the image or not, and if you save the image, you can then edit or reprint it.

When saving an image, first enter the Site address for the Site connection 108.

Since this site is operated as a member system, when the user is connected, the user ID and password are input (109). If you are logged in, the image is stored in the DB (110). Then, the produced image may be output 107 to the photo printer of the digital photo system 20. You can also import images or photos that you have previously saved in the site and print them out from the site. If the image production unit 102 selects not to produce a new image, enter the site address for accessing the site 111.

After accessing the site, input ID and password (112). If the registration is confirmed, the image or photo stored in the DB is loaded (113). Then, the loaded image file is output (107) using the Photo Printer.

Next, the Internet Photo Album Site 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The site is membership-based and offers My Storage, Friend Storage, Water Mark and many other features. My Storage is a feature that allows you to keep your photos in album format, add a description of your photos, and make your albums available to other visitors. The Friend Storage feature allows you to create albums for groups such as friends, family, and club associations, add titles and descriptions to photos, and send photos by e-mail. In addition, the Water Mark function allows you to check and search the information (production date, producer, contents, etc.) of the produced image or photo at any time. 3, both the general PC user 201 or the user 202 using the Digital Photo System 20 accesses the Internet Photo Album Site 30 in order to use this function. In order to connect, a site address is input (203). If you are connected to the site, log in by entering the user ID and password (204). If you are logged in, you can save and archive a picture or image (205), edit (208), download (210). In order to store an image or a photo, the user uploads the data (206) through a general PC or a digital photo system (20). This file is stored 207 in the DB of the user's specific area.

In addition, you can create your own electronic album through editing the stored data (209).

Albums containing family, friends and clubs can also be produced.

Along with this, the user can download the data stored in the Internet Photo Album System 30 using a PC or the Digital Photo System 20 and store it on a PC or output it in a high quality output from the Digital Photo System.

As described above, the DIWS (Digital Image Work System) uses a widely expanding internet area to store photos, videos, image files, and presentation materials using the video on the web so that the user can be connected regardless of region or time. The necessary data can be modified, edited and printed, and the permanent data can be managed and stored.

Claims (8)

In Digital Image Work System, The user can create an image or output the stored image regardless of the region, and the digital photo system connected to the Internet for transmitting the produced image to a web site called the Internet Digital Album Site; Internet Photo Album Site for storing images created by general PC users or Digital Photo System users, or for making electronic albums; And a database (DB) for storing the transferred files and images, wherein the Digital Photo System is installed at an appropriate location by an operator. In the digital photo system of claim 1, Users can create images using the Digital Photo System. Digital Image Work System, characterized in that the produced image can be stored over the Internet connection. In the digital photo system of claim 2, Digital Image WorkSystem, characterized in that the user can retrieve the image stored in the Digital Photo System via the Internet and output it. In the digital photo system of claim 2, Input / output device for creating and outputting images by the user, Digital Photo System is a device for inputting images, and a digital camera is used as an output device for providing high quality images. Digital Image Work System. In the Internet Photo Album Site of claim 1, Digital Image Work System, characterized in that users can remotely process images, videos, presentations, etc. stored in the Internet Photo Album Site. In the Internet Photo Album Site of claim 1, Digital Image Work System, characterized in that the image files stored by the user can be produced and stored in an electronic album of an individual, family, or group. In the Internet Photo Album Site of claim 6, User-created Internet Album is a Digital Image Work System characterized in that it is stored permanently. In the Internet Photo Album Site of claim 1, Digital Image Work System that provides water mark function to insert name and contact information on images or photos created using general PC or Digital Photo System.