JP2000137297A - Print producing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a print producing system capable of preventing undesired operation to the utmost though operation efficiency is improved. SOLUTION: The number of prints produced from the image data of one frame '1' is previously set. When the number of prints '5' is inputted by a ten key T, the inputted number '5' is set as the number of prints in preference to the previously set number '1'. In the case of instructing the production of the print by using a button without inputting the number of prints by the ten key, a requirement to confirm whether to produce the print by the previously set number '1' is given. Therefore, even when an operator does not input the number of prints through the ten key T, the print which is not intended by the operator is prevented, because the requirement to confirm whether to produce the print by the previously set number '1' is given.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printing system, for example, for reading an image from a scanner, converting the image into image data, and forming a print on the image as it is or by performing predetermined processing based on the image data. To a print creation system capable of

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It has long been practiced to irradiate a developed negative film on which an image has been recorded with light, and to use the transmitted light to print the image recorded on the negative film on photographic paper. On the other hand, a new print creation system has been developed that reads an image recorded on a developed negative film using an image sensor and converts it into image data, and then prints the image based on the image data. Have been.

[0003]

In such a printing system, when an image is formed from a large amount of negative film, the amount of information to be input by an operator is reduced as much as possible in order to reduce the processing time. In some cases, it is desirable to improve the printing efficiency. On the other hand, with respect to information necessary for creating a print (for example, the number of prints), a value assumed to be used most frequently is stored in advance as an initial value, and the operator does not input the number of prints. In such a case, there is a thought that if the printing is automatically performed with the number of prints corresponding to the initial value, the efficiency of printing is promoted.

[0004] However, for example, there may be a case where an operator who is unfamiliar with the system inputs the number of prints and should not. In such a case, since the number of prints is forcibly set to the initial value, there is a possibility that the number of prints that the operator does not want may be performed, which may cause the work to be performed again, which in turn lowers the print efficiency. It will be. Similar issues include, for example, setting storage locations to store image data,
There is a possibility that the setting of an image file format for storing image data may occur.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a print creation system capable of preventing undesired work as much as possible while improving work efficiency.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a print creation system according to the present invention comprises an input means for inputting the number of prints created from image data for one frame of an image; A print creation instructing means for instructing creation of a print based on the image data with the inputted number of prints,
The number of prints created from image data for one image is set, and when the number of prints is input by the input means, the input number is given priority over the preset number of prints. If the number of prints is set as the number of prints, and the number of prints is not input by the input means, and a print creation instruction is given by the print creation instructing means, whether the prints can be created with the preset number of prints It is characterized by expressing confirmation.

A print creation system according to the present invention is a print creation system for creating a print based on image data, and displays a plurality of image data storage locations capable of storing image data. Display means, image data storage location selection setting means for selecting and setting an image data storage location in which the image data is to be stored from among the plurality of image data storage locations, and selection setting by the image data storage location selection setting means Image data storage instructing means for instructing storage of the image data at the designated image data storage location, wherein an image data storage location where the image data is to be stored is selected and set in advance; When the image data storage location is selected and set by the storage location selection setting means, the selected image data storage location is stored in the reserved area. The image data storage location is selected and set in preference to the image data storage location selected and set, and the image data storage location is not selected and set by the image data storage location selection setting means. When an instruction to store the image data is issued, an expression for confirming whether or not the image data can be stored in the preset image data storage location is provided.

A print creation system according to the present invention is a print creation system for creating a print based on image data, and an image file format display means for displaying a plurality of image file formats capable of storing image data. An image file format selection setting unit for selecting and setting an image file format in which the image data is to be stored from among the plurality of image file formats; and an image file format selected and set by the image file format selection setting unit. Image data storage instructing means for instructing storage of the image data, wherein an image file format in which the image data is to be stored is selected and set in advance, and the image file format is selected by the image file format selection setting means. Is selected and set, the selected and set image file format is When an image file format is selected and set in preference to a file format, and the image data format is not selected and set by the image file format selection setting unit, and the image data storage instruction unit instructs storage of the image data. And an expression for confirming whether the image data can be stored in the preset image file format.

A print creation system according to the present invention is a print creation system for creating a print based on image data. The print creation system includes storage means for storing basic conditions, input means for inputting desired conditions, and input means for inputting desired conditions. When the desired condition is input, the desired condition is set as processing information necessary for processing image data, and when the desired condition is not input by the input unit, the basic condition is set to Setting means for setting as processing information; and notifying means for notifying that the setting means sets the basic condition as the processing information when the desired condition is not input by the input means. I do.

[0010]

According to the print creation system of the present invention, input means for inputting the number of prints created from image data for one frame of an image, and the number of prints input by the input means are used for printing based on the image data. A print creation instructing means for instructing creation of a print, wherein the number of prints to be created from image data of one frame is set in advance, and the number of prints is input by the input means. Then, the input number is set as the number of prints in preference to the preset number of prints, and the number of prints is not input by the input means,
When a print creation instruction is given by the print creation instruction means, a confirmation as to whether the print can be made with the preset number of prints is expressed. Even if you do not enter the number of prints, the confirmation of whether the print can be made with the preset number of prints is performed after that. That is, it is possible to prevent printing that is not intended by the operator.

According to the print creation system of the present invention,
A print creation system for creating a print based on image data, comprising: image data storage location display means for displaying a plurality of image data storage locations capable of storing image data; and the plurality of image data storage locations. Image data storage location selection setting means for selecting and setting an image data storage location where the image data is to be stored, and the image data storage location selected and set by the image data storage location selection setting means. Image data storage instructing means for instructing the storage of the image data, and an image data storage location where the image data is to be stored is selected and set in advance. When the selected image data storage location is selected, the selected image data storage location has priority over the previously selected image data storage location. When the image data storage location is selected and set by the image data storage location selection means and the image data storage location is not selected and set by the image data storage location selection setting means, Since the expression for confirming whether the image data can be stored in the preset image data storage location is expressed, for example, the operator erroneously selects the image data storage location via the image data storage location selection setting means. Even if it is not set, since the expression of confirmation that the image data may be stored in the image data storage location set in advance is performed, the operator can change the image data storage location by the expression of the confirmation. It can be seen that the selection has not been made, so that it is possible to prevent the image data from being stored in a place not intended by the operator.

According to the print creation system of the present invention,
A print creation system for creating a print based on image data, comprising: an image file format display unit for displaying a plurality of image file formats capable of storing image data; and An image file format selection setting means for selecting and setting an image file format in which the image data is to be stored; and an image file format selected and set by the image file format selection setting means,
Image data storage instructing means for instructing storage of the image data, wherein an image file format in which the image data is to be stored is selected and set in advance, and the image file format is set by the image file format selection setting means. When the image file format is selected and set, the selected image file format is selected and set as the image file format in preference to the previously selected image file format, and the image file format is set by the image file format selection setting means. Is not selected and set, and when an instruction to store the image data is issued by the image data storage instructing means, an expression for confirming whether the image data can be stored in the preset image file format is given. Therefore, for example, the operator did not erroneously select and set the image file format via the image file format selection setting means. Even if, thereafter, since the set image file format representation of the confirmation whether or stores the image data in advance is performed by expression of such confirmation,
The operator knows that the image file format has not been selected and set, thereby preventing the image data from being stored in a location not intended by the operator.

According to the print creation system of the present invention,
A print creation system that creates a print based on image data, a storage unit that stores basic conditions, an input unit that inputs desired conditions, and when the desired conditions are input by the input unit, The desired condition is set as processing information necessary for processing image data, and when the desired condition is not input by the input unit,
Setting means for setting the basic condition as the processing information, and notifying means for notifying that the setting means sets the basic condition as the processing information when the desired condition is not input by the input means. Therefore, for example, even if the operator does not input the desired condition through the input means by mistake, the confirmation of whether or not the basic condition may be set as the processing information is performed. The expression indicates that the operator did not input the desired condition, thereby preventing processing that the operator did not intend.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a print creation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a print creation system includes an image processing apparatus main body 10.
And an auxiliary control device 20. The image processing apparatus main body 10 includes an image input device 11 having an image sensor (not shown) including a large number of pixels, a first control device 12 including a keyboard 13, a printer 14, and a storage device 15 for storing image data. It is composed of

First control device 12 having monitor 12a
Can control the image input device 11 and the printer 14 based on the input from the keyboard 13 by the operator. The image input device 11 includes a film scanner capable of reading an image of a developed negative film, a flatbed scanner capable of reading an image such as a photograph, FD, C
It is composed of at least one media driver that can read image data from a recording medium such as a D-ROM or MO. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the image input device 11
Is configured to convert an image of, for example, a negative film into image data by an image sensor under the control of the first controller 12 and transmit the image data to the printer 14 via the first controller 12. It is also possible to read and transfer image data from. On the other hand, under the control of the first control device 12, the printer 14 can form an image on an image forming paper (not shown) based on the received image data. The printer 14 may use a printing method such as an ink jet method, an electrophotographic method, or another method in addition to a silver halide printing method. Further, the image data obtained from the image input device 11 can be transferred to the storage device 15 via the first control device 12 and stored therein. The storage device 15
Means a plurality of types of storage media (hard disk drive, F
D, CD-R, DVD, etc.).

On the other hand, the auxiliary control device 20 has a second control device having a monitor 21a and a keyboard 22. The second control device 21 can also control the image input device 11 and the printer 14 based on an input from the keyboard 22 by the operator. Under the control of the second control device 21, the image input device 11 can transmit the acquired image data to the printer 14 via the second control device 21. Further, the image data obtained from the image input device 11 is stored in the storage device 1 via the second control device 21.
5 and can be stored. The first control device 12 and the second control device 21 constitute an input unit, an image data storage location selection setting unit, an image data storage instruction unit, and an image file format selection setting unit. The monitors 12a and 21a constitute a display unit and a notification unit.

Next, the operation of the print creation system according to this embodiment will be described. As an example of the use of such a print creation system, for example, by being installed in a lab or the like, an image is formed based on an image of a photographed negative film brought by a customer to the lab or an already developed negative film. There is something. If the negative film has not been developed, the image is read for each frame by the image input device 11 after being developed by a predetermined process, and is converted into image data.

In this embodiment, print conditions can be input in an interactive manner by using a monitor that switches hierarchically, so that printing can be performed according to a customer's request. The following operation is performed by the second control device 2
1, the first controller 12
Can be similarly executed. 2 to 5 show the second
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on a monitor 21a of the control device 21. On the screen shown in FIG. 2 in which the number of prints can be input, an image G that has been processed in the previous process is displayed at the center thereof. The number of prints N is displayed at the upper right of the image G, and the numeric keypad T is displayed at the lower right of the image G. A print fee F is displayed on the right side of the display of the number of prints N, and a return button B1 is displayed on the right side of the numeric keypad T.
And a button B2 for determining a condition.

The monitor 21a is provided with a touch panel type input device. For example, when an operator presses a numeric keypad T on the monitor screen with a finger, the value of the pressed key is input to the second control device 21. Has become. For example, when the number of prints is to be set to 5 in accordance with the customer's request, the operator presses the key "5" of the numeric keypad T on the screen shown in FIG. 2 to change the display N of the number of prints to "5". . Thereafter, when the operator presses the button B2, the number of prints is determined to be "5", and after a predetermined process, five prints are performed. In this specification, the “number of prints” refers to the number of prints created from image data for one frame of an image.

By the way, in the print making system according to the present embodiment, the most frequently used information is stored in advance in the built-in memory of the second controller 21 in order to save the input. ing. For example,
When the number of prints most frequently used is “1”, the number of prints “1” is stored in the internal memory as a basic condition.
When the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 2, "1" is first displayed in the display N of the number of prints, so that at this time, the worker can recognize that the basic condition is "1". It has become.

As described above, it is considered that there are not many cases where the operator erroneously inputs the conditions as long as he / she is watching the screen of the monitor. However, if the operator is not accustomed to the system, he or she may not watch the screen, and may erroneously press the button B2 without pressing the numeric keypad T where the number of prints should be 5 in accordance with the customer's request. There is fear. In such a case, the number of prints is forcibly determined to be “1” in accordance with the basic conditions. Therefore, if printing is performed without any confirmation, only “1” will be printed, and Can not meet the demands of Therefore, the operator needs to repeat the operation in the same procedure to print the remaining four sheets, which hinders the efficiency of the operation.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the operator presses the button B2 without pressing the numeric keypad T, the confirmation request DC is displayed in an overlay at the center of the screen as shown in FIG. It is supposed to be.
Therefore, the worker who sees the confirmation request DC knows that the currently set number of prints is one, and if this is the number of prints intended by the worker, it is OK.
By pressing the button, it is possible to shift to the next step. On the other hand, if the number of prints is different from the number intended by the operator, pressing the cancel button switches the screen again to the one shown in FIG. Can be input. After the operator presses the numeric keypad T (may be the key "1"), the button B
When the user presses 2, it is clear that the number of prints intended by the operator has been input. Therefore, in order to increase the work efficiency, the confirmation request DC shown in FIG. 3 is not performed. In order to perform double confirmation, a confirmation request DC may be performed.

Further, in the print creation system of the present embodiment, image data based on the image of the negative film can be recorded on a recording medium or the like in a predetermined image file format. FIG. 4 shows a screen on which an image data storage location of the storage device 15 for storing image data and an image file format for storage can be selectively set. On the screen shown in FIG. 4, a symbol DD indicating a recording medium (a hard disk drive: HDD in FIG. 4) for recording image data is arranged on the upper left side, and a recording corresponding to the symbol DD is arranged below the symbol. The folder name DS included in the medium is displayed. Further, an image file name DFN including image data to be recorded is displayed to the right of the symbol DD indicating the recording medium, and an image file format name DFF to be recorded is displayed below the image file name DFN. Has become.

The operator selects a storage location (recording medium and folder name) where the image file DFN (AP00002 in FIG. 4) is to be stored on the screen shown in FIG. Image file format (for example, JPEG) can be selected. After that, when the operator presses the button B2, the storage location and the image file format are determined, and the image data is recorded.

In the print creation system of the present embodiment, the second control device 2 is set in advance in order to save the input.
The storage location of the most frequently used image data (for example, HDD) and the image file format (for example, JPEG) are stored as basic conditions in one built-in memory. Therefore, for an operator who does not want to change these conditions, it may be desirable to immediately press the button B2 to immediately start storing image data.

However, there is a possibility that the operator may erroneously press the button B2 related to the condition determination even though the operator wants to change the storage location of the image data or the image file format. In such a case, if the image data is stored without any confirmation as it is, the processing is not intended by the operator, and the work must be redone.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the operator presses the button B2 without changing the storage location of the image data or the image file format, as shown in FIG. The confirmation request DC is displayed as an overlay. Therefore, the operator who sees the confirmation request DC knows that the storage location of the image data and the image file format are still the basic conditions, and presses the OK button if this is the condition intended by the operator. Can immediately start storage. On the other hand, if the displayed basic conditions are different from those intended by the operator, pressing the cancel button switches the screen again to that shown in FIG. Can be changed and the desired condition can be input. When the operator presses the button B2 after changing the condition, it is clear that the desired condition has been input. Therefore, in order to increase the work efficiency, the confirmation request DC shown in FIG. Although confirmation is not performed, a confirmation request DC may be performed for double confirmation.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when processing such as print creation or image data storage is performed based on basic conditions stored in advance, processing is performed based on the basic conditions. Expression of confirmation of confirmation (confirmation request)
, So that erroneous processing can be prevented beforehand.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment, it should be understood that the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the above-described embodiment, and that modifications and improvements can be made as appropriate. is there. For example, the information as the basic condition is not limited to the number of prints described above, but may be a print size or a type of processing (calendar, business card, ID photograph, etc.). The input of conditions and the like can be performed via a mouse or a keyboard without using a touch panel type monitor. Further, instead of or in addition to displaying the confirmation request, a voice expression such as "the number of prints is one" may be performed, or a warning sound such as a buzzer may be sounded.

[0030]

According to the print creation system of the present invention, input means for inputting the number of prints to be created from image data for one frame of an image, and the number of prints input by the input means are used to input the image data to the image data. A print creation instructing means for instructing the creation of a print based on the number of prints created from image data for one image frame, and the number of prints is set by the input means. When the number of prints is input, the number of prints is set as a number of prints in preference to the preset number of prints. Is given, the confirmation of whether the print can be made with the preset number of prints is expressed. Even if the number of prints is not input by mistake through the input means, a confirmation is made as to whether the print can be created with the preset number of prints. The operator knows that he has not entered the number of prints, thereby preventing unintended printing by the operator.

According to the print creation system of the present invention,
A print creation system for creating a print based on image data, comprising: image data storage location display means for displaying a plurality of image data storage locations capable of storing image data; and the plurality of image data storage locations. Image data storage location selection setting means for selecting and setting an image data storage location where the image data is to be stored, and the image data storage location selected and set by the image data storage location selection setting means. Image data storage instructing means for instructing the storage of the image data, an image data storage location where the image data is to be stored is previously selected and set, and the image data storage location is set by the image data storage location selection setting means. When the selected image data storage location is selected, the selected image data storage location has priority over the previously selected image data storage location. When the image data storage location is selected and set by the image data storage location selection means and the image data storage location is not selected and set by the image data storage location selection setting means, Since the expression for confirming whether the image data can be stored in the preset image data storage location is expressed, for example, the operator erroneously selects the image data storage location via the image data storage location selection setting means. Even if it is not set, since the expression of confirmation that the image data may be stored in the image data storage location set in advance is performed, the operator can change the image data storage location by the expression of the confirmation. It can be seen that the selection has not been made, so that it is possible to prevent the image data from being stored in a place not intended by the operator.

According to the print creation system of the present invention,
A print creation system for creating a print based on image data, comprising: an image file format display unit for displaying a plurality of image file formats capable of storing image data; and An image file format selection setting means for selecting and setting an image file format in which the image data is to be stored; and an image file format selected and set by the image file format selection setting means,
Image data storage instructing means for instructing storage of the image data, wherein an image file format in which the image data is to be stored is selected and set in advance, and the image file format is set by the image file format selection setting means. When the image file format is selected and set, the selected image file format is selected and set as the image file format in preference to the previously selected image file format, and the image file format is set by the image file format selection setting means. Is not selected and set, and when an instruction to store the image data is issued by the image data storage instructing means, an expression for confirming whether the image data can be stored in the preset image file format is given. Therefore, for example, the operator did not erroneously select and set the image file format via the image file format selection setting means. Even if, thereafter, since the set image file format representation of the confirmation whether or stores the image data in advance is performed by expression of such confirmation,
The operator knows that the image file format has not been selected and set, thereby preventing the image data from being stored in a location not intended by the operator.

According to the print creation system of the present invention,
A print creation system that creates a print based on image data, a storage unit that stores basic conditions, an input unit that inputs desired conditions, and when the desired conditions are input by the input unit, The desired condition is set as processing information necessary for processing image data, and when the desired condition is not input by the input unit,
Setting means for setting the basic condition as the processing information, and notifying means for notifying that the setting means sets the basic condition as the processing information when the desired condition is not input by the input means. Therefore, for example, even if the operator does not input the desired condition through the input means by mistake, the confirmation of whether or not the basic condition may be set as the processing information is performed. The expression indicates that the operator did not input the desired condition, thereby preventing processing that the operator did not intend.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a print creation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a monitor 21a of a second control device 21.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a monitor 21a of a second control device 21.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a monitor 21a of a second control device 21.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a monitor 21a of a second control device 21.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 print creation system 11 image input device 12 first control device 13 keyboard 14 printer 15 recording device 20 auxiliary control device 21 second control device 22 keyboard DC confirmation request

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An input means for inputting the number of prints created from image data for one image frame, and a print creation instruction for instructing creation of a print based on the image data with the number input by the input means. Means, the number of prints to be created from image data for one image frame is set in advance, and when the number of prints is input by the input means, the input number is: The number of prints is set in preference to the preset number of prints, and if the number of prints is not input by the input unit and a print creation instruction is given by the print creation instruction unit, the preset number of prints is set. A print creation system that expresses confirmation of whether a print can be created based on the number of prints. 2. The print creation system according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying the number of prints. 3. A print creation system for creating a print based on image data, wherein: an image data storage location display means for displaying a plurality of image data storage locations capable of storing image data; An image data storage location selection setting means for selecting and setting an image data storage location in which the image data is to be stored from among the data storage locations; and an image data storage location selected and set by the image data storage location selection setting means, Image data storage instructing means for instructing storage of the image data, wherein an image data storage location in which the image data is to be stored is selected and set in advance, and the image data storage location If the storage location is selected and set,
The selected and set image data storage location is selected and set as an image data storage location in preference to the previously selected and set image data storage location, and the image data storage location is selected by the image data storage location selection setting means. When the image data storage instructing means instructs storage of the image data without being set, an expression for confirming whether the image data may be stored in the preset image data storage location is provided. A print creation system characterized by the following. 4. A print creation system for creating a print based on image data, wherein: an image file format display means for displaying a plurality of image file formats capable of storing image data; Image file format selection and setting means for selecting and setting an image file format in which the image data is to be stored; and an instruction to store the image data in the image file format selected and set by the image file format selection and setting means. The image file format in which the image data is to be stored is selected and set in advance, and when the image file format is selected and set by the image file format selection setting unit, The selected image file format is prioritized over the previously selected image file format. If the image data format is not selected and set by the image file format selection setting means, but the image data storage instructing means instructs the storage of the image data, the image data set in advance is set as the image file format. A print creation system, which expresses confirmation of whether or not the image data can be stored in a file format. 5. The print creation system according to claim 1, wherein the expression of the confirmation is performed by a display on a monitor. 6. A print creation system for creating a print based on image data, a storage unit for storing basic conditions, an input unit for inputting a desired condition, and a case where the desired condition is input by the input unit. Setting means for setting the desired condition as processing information necessary for processing image data, and setting the basic condition as the processing information when the desired condition is not input by the input means; And a notifying unit for notifying that the setting unit sets the basic condition as the processing information when the desired condition is not input by the input unit. 7. The print creating system according to claim 6, wherein said notifying means notifies, by a display on a monitor, that said setting means sets said basic condition as said processing information.