TWM547794U - Image printing terminal device and management server - Google Patents

Description

Image printing terminal device and management server

This creation is about an image printing technology, and more particularly relates to a video printing terminal device and a management server for a social networking platform.

As smart devices gradually become the daily necessities that people carry with them, users have long been accustomed to using smart devices to capture digital images, and digital images are stored on various network platforms such as social networking platforms, and can be further shared with others. . These digital images may record many valuable memory segments of the user, but will be masked by a large amount of fast new information on the social platform.

Even if the user is accustomed to storing the digital image on the network platform or the memory card, the user still needs to print the digital image, and then flush it into a physical photo to obtain a long-term preservation effect and commemorative value. In general, the user submits a digital image file to a photo studio or photo processing shop and prints it as a physical photo. However, the user has to take a long time to rinse up. The user must also go to the photo studio or photo processing shop to pick up the piece. Less sexual. On the other hand, there are also chain or convenience stores that also set up multi-function or exclusive digital image printing machines to provide digital image printing services. However, these machines are equipped with complex user interfaces for the operation of chain stores or convenience stores; in addition, the use and payment of the above-mentioned machine printing services are also dependent on chain or convenience store personnel, such as each time. When printing, the user is required to inform the clerk to open the photocopier of the machine, etc., so that the user can increase the difficulty of use and reduce the overall printing efficiency. Moreover, these machines are configured to be installed at a fixed location in conjunction with the operation of a chain or convenience store, and are therefore not easily maneuverable for other occasions such as outdoor or event venues.

As described above, the machine provided by the conventional image printing service operates due to the complicated user interface and relies on the operation of the chain or convenience store set by the machine, thereby increasing the difficulty for the user and reducing the overall situation. Printing efficiency, the machine is also not easy to maneuver set in other occasions; therefore, the conventional technology has not been able to more fully meet the needs of users, so it still needs to be improved.

In view of this, one of the aims of the present invention is to provide an image printing technology that can integrate the computing resources and communication resources of the network to further efficiently perform image printing services on digital images stored on the network platform by the user.

According to the above object of the present invention, an image printing system is proposed, which system comprises a management server and a video printing terminal device (or terminal device). The management server is configured to monitor the status of the image printing terminal device and provide a communication link between the at least one social networking platform and the image printing terminal device. The image printing terminal device is connected to the management server for providing a graphic display interface, and receiving a request signal from the user for the at least one social network platform, wherein the request signal is a login request and Searching for one of the requests; the image printing terminal device is configured to process the digital image and data of the user on the at least one social networking platform transmitted by the management server, and to use at least the digital image column Printed as a photo.

According to at least the above object, an image printing terminal device includes: a communication unit, a processing unit, a touch display unit, a video printer, and a housing. The communication unit is configured to connect to a management server, and the processing unit is coupled to the communication unit for processing a digital image of a user on the at least one social networking platform transmitted by the management server And the data display unit is coupled to the processing unit for providing an interactive graphic display interface; the image printer is coupled to the processing unit for printing at least the digital image into The housing, wherein the communication unit, the processing unit, the touch display unit, and the image printer are disposed in the housing, wherein the screen of the touch display unit is exposed to the housing.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the processing unit of the image printing terminal device is configured to: receive, by the touch display unit, a request signal of the user for the at least one social network platform and transmit the graphic display interface Up to the management server, wherein the request signal is one of a login request and a search request; receiving, from the management server, a plurality of digital images corresponding to the request signal in the at least one social network platform and controlling the The touch display unit causes the graphic display interface to display the digital image; the touch display unit receives at least one digital image selection signal corresponding to the at least one digital image displayed in the graphic display interface and transmits the graphic display interface Receiving, by the management server, a preview image of the printing process corresponding to the at least one digital image corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal, and controlling the touch display unit to display the graphic display interface Previewing a picture; receiving a digital image print request signal through the touch display unit and transmitting the request signal to the management servo Sending a confirmation request signal to the management server to confirm whether the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted; receiving the response signal sent by the management server for the confirmation request signal, and if the response signal indicates If the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted, the image printer is controlled to execute the printing process to print the photo corresponding to the printing process.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the image printing terminal device further includes: a camera coupled to the processing unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the image printing terminal device further includes: a payment unit disposed in the housing and coupled to the processing unit for performing payment of the printing fee.

According to at least the above object, a management server is provided for managing digital image printing in cooperation with at least one terminal device. The management server comprises: a network unit, a storage unit and a processing unit. The network unit is connected to at least one terminal device; the storage unit is coupled to the processing unit; the processing unit is coupled to the network unit and the storage unit for monitoring the status of the at least one terminal device Providing a communication link between the at least one social networking platform and the at least one terminal device; the processing unit is configured to: send a request signal to the at least one social network platform, wherein the request signal is a login request, Searching for one of the requests; collecting and processing a plurality of digital images corresponding to the request signal in the at least one social network platform to output a first image curated content to a terminal device; receiving at least one a digital image selection signal; a preview image of the printing process corresponding to the at least one digital image output corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal to the terminal device; receiving a digital image print request signal; receiving a confirmation request signal and It is hereby confirmed whether the printing fee for the printing process has been paid or waived; if the printing fee for the printing process has been paid or exempted , A response signal is output to the terminal device; and at least one corresponding to the at least one digital image of the digital image based on the selection signal is processed to generate the print process of the digital content.

In an embodiment of the present invention, if the digital image print request signal is a print request representing an online order, the response signal is a redemption code; wherein the processing unit of the management server receives from another terminal device The redemption code outputs the digital content of the printing process to the other terminal device to perform the printing process to print the photo corresponding to the printing process.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the processing unit of the management server is further configured to: set, by the network unit, a display mode of the individual terminal device of the at least one terminal device, where the display mode is at least one of the following modes: a mode for causing the terminal device to display an interface including digital content corresponding to at least one of a label, a location, and a keyword on the start screen; a second mode that causes the terminal device to start at the beginning The screen displays an interface for inputting a redemption code; and a third mode that causes the terminal device to display an interface for inputting one of a login request and a search request on the start screen.

With the above embodiments, the image printing terminal device and the management server of the present invention can integrate the computing resources and communication resources of the network to further efficiently perform digital images stored by the user on at least one social network platform. Image printing service.

In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this creation, the following specific examples, together with the attached drawings, provide a detailed description of the creation, as explained below:

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image printing system 10 is provided for providing a digital image printing service for a social networking platform. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a video printing system 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The image printing system 10 includes a management server 110 and at least one image printing terminal device 120. The management server 110 is configured to monitor the status of the image printing terminal device 120 and provide a communication link between the at least one social network platform and the image printing terminal device 120. The image printing terminal device 120 is connected to the management server 110 for providing a graphic display interface, and receives a request signal from the user for the at least one social network platform 90, wherein the request signal is a login signal. Request and search for one of the requests. The image printing terminal device 120 is configured to process the digital image and data of the user on the at least one social networking platform 90 transmitted by the management server 110, and to print at least the digital image into a photo.

For example, the image printing terminal device 120 can be configured to include a printing device and a device supporting a communication device of wired, wireless, mobile, or a combination thereof; or, can be configured to have different sizes of graphic display interfaces. Taiwan, so that it can be set up in any place, such as event promotion points, stations, restaurants, sightseeing spots and large space entertainment venues (such as shopping malls, studios), or shops, restaurants, weddings, wedding occasions, or party occasions. The user can log in to the social network platform 90 or search the digital image in the social network platform 90 directly by operating on the graphic display interface provided by the image printing terminal device 120, and use the image printing terminal device 120 to display the user's office. The selected digital images are printed as photos, and the social networking platform 90 is a social networking platform such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Line, and Snapchat, or a micro-photograph, a pin, a Netease LOFTER, a WeChat circle of friends, At least one of a social networking platform such as Panorama of Panorama Vision. However, the implementation of this creation is not limited by the above examples.

2 is a block diagram of a video printing terminal device 120 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The image printing terminal device 120 includes a housing 200, a communication unit 210, a processing unit 220, a touch display unit 230, and a video printer 240. The communication unit 210 is used for signal connection to a management server 110. The processing unit 220 is coupled to the communication unit 210 for processing digital images and data of a user on the at least one social networking platform 90 transmitted by the management server 110. The touch display unit 230 is coupled to the processing unit 220 for providing an interactive graphical display interface. The image printer 240 is coupled to the processing unit 220 for printing at least the digital image into a photo; the image printer 240 is, for example, an inkjet, a thermal sublimation or a laser printer.

In addition, the communication unit 210, the processing unit 220, the touch display unit 230, and the image printer 240 are disposed in the housing 200 such that the image printing terminal device 120 is in an upright manner (or in an erect manner). It is set in any of the above places. 3 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a video printing terminal device 120. As shown in FIG. 3, the screen of the touch display unit 230 is exposed to the housing 200 in an upright manner (or in a traverse manner), and provides a graphic display interface for the image printing terminal device 120 to interact with the user U1. That is, receiving a signal such as a user's operation or instruction and displaying a picture on the signals to achieve the function of printing the digital image as a photo. However, the implementation of the image print terminal device 120 is not limited to the above, and may be, for example, a machine that can be configured as a relatively small size screen.

For example, in an embodiment, the processing unit 220 receives a request signal from the user U1 for the at least one social network platform 90 to the management server 110 through the touch display unit 230. , wherein the request signal is one of a login request and a search request. The processing unit 220 receives the plurality of digital images corresponding to the request signal in the at least one social network platform 90 from the management server 110 and controls the touch display unit 230 to cause the graphic display interface to display the digital images. In addition, the processing unit 220 receives at least one digital image selection signal corresponding to the at least one digital image displayed in the graphic display interface on the graphic display interface, and transmits the image selection signal to the management server 110. The processing unit 220 receives a preview image of the printing process corresponding to the at least one digital image corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal from the management server 110, and controls the touch display unit 230 to display the graphic display interface. Preview the screen. The processing unit 220 receives a digital image print request signal through the touch display unit 230 and transmits the digital image print request signal to the management server 110. At this time, the user should perform a payment action, such as cash or electronic means, or the printing fee is exempted; therefore, the processing unit 220 sends a confirmation request signal to the management server to confirm the printing cost of the printing process. Whether it has been paid or exempted. The processing unit 220 receives the response signal sent by the management server 110 for the confirmation request signal, and if the response signal indicates that the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted, the image printer 240 is controlled to execute. The printing process prints the photo corresponding to the printing process.

In an embodiment, the image printing terminal device 120 further includes a camera 250 coupled to the processing unit 220 for taking photos, identification, or interaction. As shown in FIG. 3, the camera 250 can be disposed above the housing 200. However, the implementation of the image printing terminal device 120 is not limited to the above, such as not providing a camera, or placing the camera outside the housing 200 or left, right or lower.

In an embodiment, the image printing terminal device 120 further includes a payment unit 260 disposed in the housing 200 and coupled to the processing unit 220 for performing payment of the printing fee. The payment unit 260 can be configured to receive the printing fee for the printing process in at least one of a cash, a credit card, a stored value card, or a proximity card. For example, the embodiment of the image printing terminal device 120 in FIG. 3 includes: a payment unit 260 having two openings for receiving cash, such as the opening pointed to by reference numeral 260 in FIG. The banknotes, wherein the image printing terminal device 120 has corresponding components such as an identification device for processing coins or cash, a device or a mechanism such as a storage device. In addition, the image printing terminal device 120 may further include: a pickup port 270, which is in communication with the photo output of the image printer 240 for accommodating the printed output.

In addition, the communication unit 210 can have a circuit and interface for establishing a communication connection with at least one of a broadband network, a fiber network, a wireless area network, and a mobile communication network. For example, the communication unit 210 is communicatively coupled to the management server 200 via an external communication device (such as a base station, hub, or router). The image printing terminal device 120 may further include any one or a combination of a speaker, an oscillator, a human body sensor, or a microphone to perform interaction with the user. However, the implementation of this creation is not limited by the above examples.

4 is a block diagram of a management server 110 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The management server 110 includes a network unit 410, a processing unit 420, and a storage unit 430. The network unit 410 has a signal connected to the image printing terminal device 120. The processing unit 420 is coupled to the network unit 410 for monitoring the status of the image printing terminal device. The storage unit 430 is coupled to the processing unit 220.

In an embodiment, the management server 110 is a cloud server. For example, the network unit 410 of the management server 110 is configured to establish a communication connection with at least one of a broadband network, a fiber network, a wireless area network, and a mobile communication network; the storage unit 430 is, for example, a memory device and a data. Library or cloud storage space or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the management server 110 can receive the status of the image printing terminal device 120, wherein the status includes: the usage status of the printing consumables (such as ink, photo paper) of the image printing terminal device 120 and the The image prints at least one of the operational states of the terminal device 120. For example, the management server 110 determines the usage status of the printing consumables (eg, if the ink is below the threshold value, such as 30% or less remaining, or the number of photo papers remains 30% or less) or the operating state (such as printing). In the case of slow or faulty, the remote maintenance station or the manufacturer's terminal device or server may be notified by wire or wirelessly to arrange for personnel to repair, maintain or print the consumables of the image printing terminal device 120. In an embodiment, the management server 110 can be further used to perform software maintenance or management on the image printing terminal device 120, such as over-the-air (OTA) printing of the terminal device 120. The operating system or software is installed, updated, or repaired. However, the implementation of the management server is not limited by the above examples.

FIG. 5 is a schematic flow chart of a method of image printing according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the image printing method is applicable to an image printing terminal device and includes the following steps.

As shown in step S110, a graphic display interface provided by the image printing terminal device 120 receives a request signal from the user for the at least one social network platform 90 and transmits it to a management server 110. For example, the request signal is a login request by the user to log in to at least one main group network platform; the request signal may also be a search request by the user to search for at least one main group network platform. For example, the user wants to search for at least one of a tag, a user ID, a location, and a keyword on at least one of a social networking platform such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Find out the digital image.

As shown in step S120, the management server 110 receives a plurality of digital images corresponding to the request signal in the at least one social network platform 90 and causes the graphic display interface to display the digital images.

As shown in step S130, at least one digital image selection signal corresponding to at least one digital image displayed in the graphic display interface is received by the graphic display interface and transmitted to the management server 110.

As shown in step S140, the management server 110 receives a preview screen based on the printing process corresponding to the at least one digital image corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal, and displays the preview image on the graphic display interface.

As shown in step S150, a digital image print request signal is received and transmitted to the management server 110.

As shown in step S160, a confirmation request signal is sent to the management server to confirm whether the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted. Receiving the response signal sent by the management server 110 for the confirmation request signal, as shown in step S165, if the response signal indicates that the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted, as shown in step S170, The image printing terminal device 120 executes the printing process to print a photo corresponding to the printing process.

By applying the image printing method of the above embodiment to the image printing terminal device, the image printing service can be efficiently performed on the digital image stored by the user on at least one social network platform.

In addition, in an embodiment, after step S150, the user may need to perform a payment action, such as paying in cash or electronically, or the printing fee is exempted; and the management server 110 can be used to manage the payment, so the execution is performed. Step S160 confirms to the management server 110. The confirmation request message may include information that the user pays the cash in the image printing terminal device (for example, the paid fee is a few yuan) or the user prints the terminal device in other ways, such as credit card or electronic payment. Thereby, after receiving the confirmation request message, the management server 110 further confirms according to the confirmation request message.

In addition, if the response signal indicates that the printing process still has a printing fee or the printing fee of the printing process is not paid, as shown in step S180, other processing may be performed: if the printing is not performed, the user is reminded again. The payment action is made or otherwise paid; however, the implementation of the image printing method is not limited by the example of the above step S180. For example, step S180 may also be implemented after the user views the specified advertisement image, message, or answering the question; or after receiving the license confirmation signal that combines the specified advertisement pattern or message with the photo corresponding to the printing process; In order to reduce the above-mentioned unpaid or full printing costs.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes: transmitting the state of the image printing terminal device 120 to a management server 110, wherein the state includes: printing the printing consumable of the image printing terminal device 120 (such as the level of ink or toner or the amount of ribbon used or the amount of use of the photo paper; or the remaining amount of photo paper) and at least the operation state of the image printing terminal device 120 (such as user information or operating frequency of the device, etc.) A state.

In addition, in the image printing system 10A of another embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG. 6, the user can further utilize the terminal device 130 of any computing device such as a smart phone, a tablet computer or a notebook computer. An order for image printing (or online ordering) is filed on the network, and an actual photo output is outputted by the image printing terminal device 120A of any of the embodiments based on the image printing terminal device 120. As such, the image printing method shown in FIG. 5 can be further extended in the embodiment of FIG. 6. For example, the terminal device 130 can be used to implement at least steps S110-S165 based on the method shown in FIG. 5; The print terminal device 120A can be used to implement at least step S170 or steps 160-S170 based on the method as shown in FIG. The digital image print request signal can be used to indicate an online order, and the response signal can include a redemption code (or can represent an order number). After the image printing terminal device 120A receives a redemption code and confirms it to the management server 110A, Then step S170 can be performed for printing. In addition, the user can electronically select not to pay, pay part or all of the printing fee when placing an order online; when the user prints the terminal device 120A using the image, or saves the printing fee by other methods as described above; However, the implementation of the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is not limited by this printing fee payment method.

As stated above, the meaning of the terminal device can be further promoted and defined as any computing device that communicates with the management server 110A to coordinate the management of digital printing: such as a smart phone, a tablet, a notebook, a table. A computer or the like, or prints the terminal device 120 or 120A as described above. In practice, it can be implemented as a terminal program based on the method of FIG. 5 and installed in different terminal devices to achieve the above embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a schematic flow chart of a method for image printing suitable for a management server according to an embodiment of the present invention. The image printing method can be applied to the management server 110 of the image printing system 10 of FIG. 1 or the management server 110A of the image printing system 10A of another embodiment as shown in FIG. 6. As shown in Figure 7, the method includes the following steps.

As shown in step S210, a request signal is sent to at least one social network platform. For example, the request signal is one of a login request and a search request.

As shown in step S220, the plurality of digital images corresponding to the request signal in the at least one social network platform are collected and processed to output an image curated content.

As shown in step S230, at least one digital image selection signal is received. For example, the digital image selection signal may be corresponding to at least one digital image displayed in the image curation content, or a digital image in other image curation content.

As shown in step S240, the preview image of the printing process corresponding to the at least one digital image corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal is output. For example, the preview image may be a digital image selected by the user or a preview image after further editing (such as adding a photo frame, other content of the text, a combination, or other image processing).

As shown in step S250, a digital image print request signal is received. For example, the digital image print request signal may be a direct print indication or an online order indication from the image printing terminal device, or may be an online order indication from any terminal device.

As shown in step S260, a confirmation request signal is received and it is confirmed whether the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted, as shown in step S265. For example, the confirmation request signal may include a cash payment status, a user electronic payment information such as a credit card account number, and other electronic payment account numbers. If the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted as shown in step S270, a response signal is output to confirm the request signal.

As shown in step S290, processing is performed based on at least one digital image corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal to generate digital content of the printing process.

With the embodiment of FIG. 7 above, the management server 110 or 110A can provide at least, for example, image data collection and processing on at least one social networking platform, generation of a curation screen, print management, and cooperation with the terminal device. The role of the work is to efficiently generate the digital content of the image print service, so that the image printing terminal device as described above can be printed.

Further, in step S210, for example, the request signal may come from any terminal device, a video printing terminal device, or the management server itself. For example, the user makes a request signal through a terminal program on the terminal device or the video printing terminal device. In addition, the management server 110 or 110A may also actively propose a request signal, such as a picture of the terminal program of the terminal device or the image printing terminal device, for the content of the related digital video under the at least one tag (or keyword, location, etc.). The digital image content is displayed directly on the display, allowing the user to select for printing.

In step S220, for example, the image curation content may represent content including some or all of the digital images generated by the management server through collection, filtering, and arrangement; for example, the image curation content The result of re-classifying or sorting some or all of the digital images according to conditions such as labels or user preferences, and the image curation content can be implemented by various methods such as webpage or digital image. When the terminal device or the image printing terminal device receives the image curation content, it can be displayed for the user to browse and select.

In an embodiment based on FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the digital image print request signal of step S250 may be an online order indication; for the user, it may be performed offline by any terminal device 130 in the image printing system 10A. The redemption code (if included in the response signal) sent by the management server 110A is obtained. The user can input the redemption code in the image printing terminal device 120A (ie, another terminal device) installed in any place, and cause the image printing terminal device 120A to obtain the corresponding printing processing digit generated by the management server 110A. Content, thereby outputting the desired photo.

In steps S260 and S265, for example, the confirmation request signal may include a cash payment status, a user electronic payment information such as a credit card account number, another electronic payment account number, and the like. In step S265, for example, various related processes or judgments may be made, such as whether the printing fee has been paid in cash, whether the amount is sufficient, or connected to an online payment system or a financial institution system for the relevant credit card. Or an electronic payment action. And the response signal in step S270, if the payment is completed or the printing fee is exempted, the digital image printing request signal is a direct printing instruction or an online ordering instruction, and the printing permission message or the redemption code is separately generated. Respond to the signal.

In addition, in step S265, if the printing fee of the printing process is not paid, step S280 may be performed to perform other processing, such as outputting a response signal to the terminal device (such as 120, 120A or 130) indicates that printing is not performed, the user is reminded to perform a payment action or otherwise paid; however, the implementation of the image printing method is not limited by the example of the above step S280. For example, step S280 can also be implemented as: outputting a specified advertisement image, message, to the terminal device to let the user view or answer the question, or receiving a license confirmation to combine the specified advertisement pattern or message with the photo corresponding to the printing process. After the signal, the above-mentioned unpaid or full printing fee is reduced.

In one embodiment, if the digital image print request signal is a print request for an online order, the response signal is a redemption code; and the method based on FIG. 7 may further include: printing the terminal device from an image ( That is, the other terminal device receives the redemption code and outputs the digital content of the printing process to the image printing terminal device to execute the printing process to print the photo corresponding to the printing process.

In an embodiment, the method based on FIG. 7 further includes: receiving a coupon code, and setting the printing fee of the printing process to at least part or all of the printing fee to obtain the fee reduction. For example, this step can be implemented between steps S210 and S270, or as step S280. For example, the coupon code can be provided by a channel partner such as a vendor.

In an embodiment, the method based on FIG. 7 further includes: processing at least one digital image corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal and the at least one specified image to generate digital content of the printing process; The printing fee for the printing process is set to at least part or all of the printing fee is reduced. For example, this step can be implemented between steps S210 and S270, or as step S280. For example, the manufacturer's advertisement or a pattern or message of some other user is displayed on the photo frame pattern of the digital image that the user wants to print or in any position or on the back of the photo.

In an embodiment, the method based on FIG. 7 further includes: receiving the printing fee of the printing process in a payment manner, wherein the payment method is at least one of the following manners or a combination thereof: a credit card method, an online payment method, Electronic point method, virtual currency method.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the method based on FIG. 7 further includes: receiving a state of an image printing terminal device, wherein the state includes: a state of use of the printing consumable of the image printing terminal device and the image Printing at least one of the operational states of the terminal device.

In an embodiment, after the step S220, after the step of outputting the curated content to the terminal device, the method based on FIG. 7 may further include: receiving at least one subcategory selection signal; collecting and processing the And at least one sub-category of the at least one sub-category selection signal corresponding to the at least one sub-category of the sub-network selection signal to output a first image curated content to the terminal device, so that the terminal device has a graphic The display interface displays, in an arrangement, a digital image of at least one subcategory corresponding to the at least one subcategory selection signal; wherein the subcategory selection signal represents: a tag, a user ID, a location, and a key At least one of the words. Therefore, the user can use the classification display mode (or sub-category) in the graphic display interface of the terminal program to find the digital image to be printed in a simple and efficient manner. The screen 602 on the right side of FIG. 9 indicates that the graphic display interface displays digital images of a plurality of subcategories of the user (such as tags #C1, #C2, #C3, #C4 in Instagram) in an arrangement. In some embodiments, steps (c1) and (c2) are further repeated based on the method of FIG. 7 to further expand the digital image in a certain sub-category, thereby enabling the user to efficiently select the digital image to be printed.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the image printing system according to FIG. 6 applied to a network environment. As shown in FIG. 8, the management server 110A may include a collection module M11, a filtering and curation module M13, a synthesis module M15, and a terminal device management module M17. The collection module M11 and the filter curation module M13 can be used to implement step S220 in FIG. 7 described above. The integrated processing module M15 can be used to implement the foregoing step S240 or other processing in FIG. 7 such as adding a photo frame or the like. The integrated processing module M15 can be used to implement the foregoing step S290 in FIG. The terminal device management module M17 can be used to implement steps S210, S230, S250, S260, S265, and S270 in FIG. 7 described above. The modules can be implemented as a plurality of program modules to implement a program system of the management server 110A as shown in FIG. When at least one electronic computing device (such as configured as a server or a terminal device or a cloud host) executes the program system, the at least one electronic computing device can be caused to perform any of the embodiments based on the method of FIG. The program management system can be recorded in a readable information storage medium such as, but not limited to, an optical information storage medium, a magnetic information storage medium, or a memory. For example, the modules (M11-M17) can be respectively executed by using one or a plurality of electronic computing devices (or at least one electronic computing device), and the modules are respectively stored in the storage units of the respective electronic computing devices. The modules are executed by the processing unit of the electronic computing device, and the modules operate in cooperation with each other. In addition, the management server 110A may further include other modules, such as a central control module M19, and is connected to the database to assist the administrator in managing the management server 110A; wherein the database can be used for storage. User data, such as user information from the terminal program M20, such as the account number and digital image of the user's social network platform, can also store user behavior such as the number of visits, the time of stay, and the like.

Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, when the method of FIG. 5 is performed to perform step S120 or display a digital image of the user, the management server 110 or 110A may organize through the digital image to display the plurality of digital images of the user. The image curation content for display in the graphic display interface of the terminal device (such as 120, 120A or 130) is outputted in a neat and concise manner, and the description is as follows. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of digital image finishing in the image printing method. The screen 601 on the left side of FIG. 9 is a screen displayed on the smart device after the user logs in to a social networking platform by using a general smart device such as a mobile phone or a tablet computer, and includes various information such as a homepage photo, Identification code or user name (such as ID1234), command line, various messages or logs, etc., even the appearance of advertising pictures (AD); if such complex and diverse content pictures are presented in the image printing terminal device 120, it is bound to This creates difficulties in terms of printing operations and reduces overall operational efficiency. The screen 602 on the right side of FIG. 9 indicates that the user displays the screen displayed on the graphic display interface of the terminal device 120 by using the terminal device (such as 120, 120A or 130) to log in to a social networking platform or search. 602, wherein the screen 602 displays a digital image of a plurality of subcategories of the user (such as tags #C1, #C2, #C3, #C4 or keywords, positions, etc. in Instagram) in an arrangement; The management server 110 or 110A processes the digital image, text and the like of the social network platform: at least one of data mining, filtering, reforming, arranging, etc. to output the image curation content. Therefore, the terminal device (such as 120, 120A or 130) displays the digital image and the like that the user wants to browse and select in a neat and concise arrangement and classification manner, thereby reducing the difficulty of the digital image printing operation and making the whole Operational efficiency is improved and users can get a better experience.

For example, in the implementation, any of the above embodiments of the image printing method for the terminal device can be implemented as a terminal program (or an application program; APP) and installed in the image printing terminal device 120 or 120A. The terminal device 130 executes, and the management server 110 or 110A can be implemented as a server of the terminal program to execute the method based on FIG. However, the implementation of this creation is not limited by the above examples.

In addition, in some embodiments related to the management server or the image printing method, the management server (110 or 110A) can further set at least one terminal device (120, 120A) through the network unit and the processing unit of the management server. Or 130) display mode. For example, the display mode is at least one of the following: a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode. The first mode causes the terminal device to display an interface corresponding to at least one of the label, the location, and the keyword according to at least one of the label, the location, and the keyword, so that the user directly selects the desired column from the interface. Printed digital image. The second mode causes the terminal device to display an interface for inputting a redemption code on the start screen, so that the user can conveniently input the redemption code directly to print the digital image. The third mode causes the terminal device to display an interface for inputting one of the login request and the search request on the start screen, thereby allowing the user to issue a request for the digital image to be displayed for further selection, photocopying, etc. operating. For example, the management server can install, update, or repair the operating system or software of the terminal device by using Over-The-Air (OTA), thereby setting the display mode of the terminal device. However, the implementation of the management server is not limited by the above examples; the above setting is implemented in a master-slave manner without updating the operating system or software. In addition, in the implementation, for the management server and the terminal device, after the terminal device enters a certain display mode, the operations of displaying, selecting, paying, printing, etc. of the digital image may be performed or based on any one or more of the above implementations. Some or all of the techniques in the example are performed to efficiently perform image printing services for digital images stored on the social networking platform by the user.

In addition, in some embodiments, the management server may further set at least one or more terminals through the network unit and the processing unit of the management server according to the location, location, occasion of the terminal device, or according to the specified activity requirement. The display mode of the device, for example, the terminal device located at the following location or occasion from the remote end is any of the above display modes: an activity promotion point, a station, a restaurant, a sightseeing spot and a large space entertainment place (such as a shopping mall, a movie theater), or a store. , restaurants, weddings, wedding occasions, or party occasions. However, the implementation of this creation is not limited by the above examples.

With the above embodiments, the image printing terminal device and the image printing system of the present invention can integrate the computing resources and communication resources of the network to further efficiently image the digital images stored by the user on the social network platform. Print the service.

The present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, and it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is only intended to depict the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that variations and permutations equivalent to those of the embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation is subject to the definition of the scope of patent application.

10, 10A‧‧‧Image Printing System
90‧‧‧Community Network Platform
110, 110A‧‧‧Management Server
120, 120A‧‧‧Image printing terminal device
130‧‧‧ Terminal devices
200‧‧‧shell
210‧‧‧Communication unit
220‧‧‧Processing unit
230‧‧‧Touch display unit
240‧‧‧Image Printer
250‧‧‧ camera
260‧‧‧Payment unit
270‧‧‧ pickup port
410‧‧‧Network Unit
420‧‧‧Processing unit
430‧‧‧ storage unit
601, 602‧‧‧ screen
M11‧‧‧ collection module
M13‧‧‧Filter curation module
M15‧‧‧ integrated processing module
M17‧‧‧ Terminal Device Management Module
M19‧‧‧Central Control Module
M20‧‧‧ terminal program

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a video printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram of a video printing terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a video printing terminal device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a management server according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic flow chart of a method for image printing suitable for a video printing terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of a video printing system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic flow chart of a method for image printing suitable for a management server according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the image printing system according to FIG. 6. FIG. [Fig. 9] is a schematic diagram of performing digital image sorting in the image printing method.

10‧‧‧Image Printing System

90‧‧‧Community Network Platform

110‧‧‧Management Server

120‧‧‧Image printing terminal device

Claims (7)

An image printing terminal device, comprising: a communication unit for connecting a signal to a management server; a processing unit coupled to the communication unit for processing a user transmitted by the management server Digital video and data on a social networking platform; a touch display unit coupled to the processing unit for providing an interactive graphical display interface; an image printer coupled to the processing unit The device is configured to print at least the digital image into a photo; and a housing, wherein the communication unit, the processing unit, the touch display unit, and the image printer are disposed in the housing, wherein the touch display unit The screen is exposed to the housing. The image printing terminal device of claim 1, wherein the processing unit is configured to receive, by the touch display unit, a request signal of the user for the at least one social network platform and transmit the The management server, wherein the request signal is one of a login request and a search request; receiving, by the management server, a plurality of digital images corresponding to the request signal in the at least one social network platform and controlling the touch The control display unit causes the graphic display interface to display the digital image; the touch display unit receives at least one digital image selection signal corresponding to the at least one digital image displayed in the graphic display interface on the graphic display interface and transmits the Receiving, by the management server, a preview image of the printing process corresponding to the at least one digital image corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal, and controlling the touch display unit to display the preview by the graphic display interface Receiving a digital image print request signal through the touch display unit and transmitting to the management servo Sending a confirmation request signal to the management server to confirm whether the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted; receiving the response signal sent by the management server for the confirmation request signal, and if the response signal indicates If the printing fee of the printing process has been paid or exempted, the image printer is controlled to execute the printing process to print the photo corresponding to the printing process. The image printing terminal device of claim 1, wherein the image printing terminal device further comprises: a camera coupled to the processing unit. The image printing terminal device of claim 1, wherein the image printing terminal device further comprises: a payment unit disposed in the housing and coupled to the processing unit for performing payment of the printing fee. A management server for managing digital image printing in cooperation with at least one terminal device, the management server comprising: a network unit, the signal is connected to at least one terminal device; a storage unit; a processing unit coupled The network unit and the storage unit are configured to monitor the status of the at least one terminal device and provide a communication link between the at least one social networking platform and the at least one terminal device; the processing unit is configured to: A social network platform provides a request signal, wherein the request signal is one of a login request and a search request; collecting and processing a plurality of digital images corresponding to the request signal in the at least one social network platform to Outputting a first image curated content to a terminal device; receiving at least one digital image selection signal; and displaying a preview image corresponding to the printing process corresponding to the at least one digital image output corresponding to the at least one digital image selection signal Receiving a digital image print request signal; receiving a confirmation request signal and confirming the column Whether the processing fee for the processing has been paid or waived; if the printing fee for the printing process has been paid or waived, a response signal is output to the terminal device; and at least the corresponding signal is selected based on the at least one digital image selection signal A digital image is processed to produce digital content for the printing process. The management server of claim 5, wherein if the digital image print request signal is a print request representing an online order, the response signal is a redemption code; wherein the processing unit receives the same from another terminal device Redeeming the code and outputting the digital content of the printing process to the other terminal device to perform the printing process to print the photo corresponding to the printing process. The management server of claim 5, wherein the processing unit is further configured to: set, by the network unit, a display mode of the individual terminal device of the at least one terminal device, the display mode being at least one of the following modes: a mode for causing the terminal device to display, on the start screen, an interface corresponding to at least one of the label, the location, and the keyword to display the corresponding digital video content; and a second mode, the terminal device is configured to start the screen An interface for inputting a redemption code is displayed; a third mode that causes the terminal device to display an interface for inputting one of a login request and a search request on the start screen.