JP2001346136A - Distribution medium generating system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a distribution medium generating system that can enhance the satisfaction of event participants. SOLUTION: A digital camera 1 photographing a state of an event is rented or handed over to each event participant, a color printer 2 installed in an event hall prints out images photographed by the event participants and the images are used for the event participants in this distribution medium generating system.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for providing a photograph service of an event situation such as a wedding reception or a concert.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, photographs taken at an event site are not provided to participants on the spot, but are generally developed later to become photographs.

[0003] Some types of media, such as a polaroid camera, can be used to generate a photographic medium on the spot. However, the size of the photo is generally small, so that a space for a side note cannot be increased. Is difficult to use.

[0004]

As described above, in the provision of the above-mentioned conventional photo service, there are many restrictions on the photo services that can be provided at the event site, and the satisfaction of the event participants cannot be improved. was there.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a distribution medium creating system that can increase the satisfaction of event participants.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional example, the present invention is a system for creating a distribution medium installed at an event site, and generates image data by photographing the situation at the event. And a printing means for printing the image data and creating a distribution medium to be distributed to the event participants. As a result, the image data taken at the event venue is distributed to the participants of the event on the spot, thereby improving the immediacy of providing the photo service and improving the satisfaction of the event participants.

Here, it is preferable that the printing means be capable of printing and generating the same image data by an amount that can be distributed to event participants. As a result, a so-called additional service can be provided, and the satisfaction of the event participants can be further improved.

Preferably, the printing means includes means for obtaining a layout instruction for the image data, and means for printing on a distribution medium in accordance with the layout instruction. As a result, the layout can be performed so that a blank portion is formed on the sheet of paper, and a mount for the combined writing can be created. The postcard can be provided to the organizer and the guest, and the satisfaction of the participants can be further improved.

[0009] Here, the apparatus further includes a means for scanning the mount after the combined writing, and if the mounted mount is copied and printed by the printing means, the combined mount can be distributed to the participants by the duplicate printing. , The satisfaction of the participants can be further improved.

[0010] Further, the printing means further includes means for synthesizing general-purpose image data with the image data,
It is also preferable to print the combined image data on a distribution medium. Thereby, for example, a character such as “Kotobuki” can be superimposed and printed as a water mark, and the satisfaction of the participants can be further improved.

The present invention for solving the problems of the above-mentioned prior art is a method of providing a print medium, in which a photographing device for photographing a situation at an event at an event venue is lent to the event participant. And printing image data of the event photographed by the event participant with the rented photographing equipment, creating a print medium, and providing the print medium to the event participant. And

Further, the present invention for solving the problem of the above-mentioned prior art is a method of generating a print medium, comprising the steps of: at an event site, authenticating that the participant is a participant of the event; The photographing equipment capable of photographing the situation inside the event venue is lent or transferred to the participant, and the image of the situation inside the event venue photographed by the lent or transferred photographing equipment is printed to generate a print medium. And wherein the print medium is distributed in the event venue or used in the event venue.

Further, the present invention for solving the problem of the above-mentioned conventional example is a printing medium on which an image photographed at an event venue is printed, wherein the printing medium is printed in the event venue, It is characterized by being distributed to event participants in the event venue.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print medium on which an image photographed in an event hall is printed, wherein the print medium is printed in the event hall. It is characterized by being provided to event participants for use in the event venue.

Further, the present invention for solving the problem of the prior art is a method for preparing a side-by-side colored paper, which comprises confirming an invited participant at a wedding reception hall and providing photographing equipment to the invited participant. Renting, laying out the photograph data photographed by the lent photographing equipment so as to leave margin for writing on the printing paper, and printing the laid out photograph data by a color printer installed in the reception hall. A process of creating a color paper for writing
The feature is that the colored paper is circulated and provided to the bride and groom in order to make the participants write in the reception hall.

Here, the event means a wedding, a reception, a concert, an exhibition, a lecture, various presentations, a private exhibition, a banquet, an entrance ceremony, a graduation ceremony, and the like.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the distribution medium creating system according to the embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a digital camera 1 as photographing means or photographing equipment, and a color printer 2 as printing means.

The color printer 2 is installed at an event venue. Here, events are weddings and receptions, concerts, exhibitions, lectures, various presentations, solo exhibitions, banquets,
Refers to the entrance ceremony, graduation ceremony, and other things. The event venue includes not only the venue where the event is held, but also a preparation room and waiting room adjacent to the venue. The color printer 2 is connected to the digital camera 1 as necessary, and prints an image captured by the digital camera 1. Further, the color printer 2 performs layout printing of an image in response to input of a layout instruction.

In the present embodiment, the digital camera 1 is exchanged for a voucher attached to an invitation, for example (after confirming that the user is a participant in the event).
Lending. The cost for lending at this time is collected together with charging for the event. The digital camera 1 is required to have only functions necessary for event shooting. That is, a digital camera with a flash function is used in an event performed in a dark place.

Next, the operation of the distribution medium creating system according to this embodiment will be described. An event participant who has visited the event venue presents or exchanges an invitation or ticket to the event or a voucher attached to the event, and receives or transfers the digital camera 1.

The event participants use the digital camera 1 to view the situation inside the event venue, such as a group photo at a reception, a picture of the bride and groom, the situation at the concert venue, highlight scenes at lectures, and exhibitions. Take photos of exhibited items. Then, the digital camera 1 is returned to a reception counter installed in the event venue, and a photograph taken by the digital camera 1 is printed out by the color printer 2. Here, the event participant who took the picture selects a layout suitable for printing the picture from layouts created in advance. Then, a layout instruction based on the selected content is input to the color printer 2, and the color printer 2 prints out a photograph on a print medium (distribution medium) according to the layout instruction. The print medium may be printed on a plurality of sheets for the purpose of distribution, or may be printed for the purpose of being consumed in the event site.

An event participant taking a picture using the digital camera 1 may combine the general-purpose image data stored in advance with the color printer 2 and print it. Here, the general-purpose image data is obtained by printing a character string such as "watermark" such as a water mark or a character string such as "jutsu" or "congratulations" as a design character on the photograph.

In the above description, it has been described that the digital camera 1 can be rented out or transferred and can be freely carried by the event participant. However, the digital camera 1 is located at a predetermined position in the event venue. It may be fixed. For example, at a wedding reception, it may be fixed at each table, or a plurality of digital cameras 1 may be scattered and arranged at various places in accordance with the movement of the bride and groom. Also in this case, the event participant may determine the timing of pressing the shutter. Here, for example, a device in which a button is arranged may be assigned to a plurality of event participants, and a photograph may be taken only when a predetermined number of event participants press the button. By enhancing the game characteristics in this way, the satisfaction of the event participants can be improved.

In the above description, the photographing means is a digital camera, but any form may be used as long as the photographing means can be developed and scanned on the spot. That is, in the case of a Polaroid (registered trademark) camera, a multifunction peripheral can be provided as a printing unit, and printing can be performed using the multifunction peripheral as a color copying machine.

Further, an image photographed by a digital camera or the like brought by a participant into the venue may be copied or printed.

Further, the medium copied or printed in this manner is printed by, for example, arranging a photographed portion in the center of the paper surface and cutting out the periphery in a substantially circular shape (FIG. 2A). ), The surrounding portion may be left as a margin for writing, and a participant in the venue may circulate the material on the spot and write it. Here, the general-purpose image may be printed around it (FIG. 2B). The circulation here includes not only handing out one printed matter sequentially but also placing it at a predetermined place in the venue and sequentially viewing (writing) it. The print medium created in this way is
It may be provided to a guest of honor or a leading role (for example, bride and groom) of the event. Furthermore, the print medium after such misalignment may be color-copied by the multifunction peripheral and distributed to the participants. In addition, a tablet and a display connected to the multifunction peripheral may use a tablet to write a side-by-side portion on a photographic image displayed on the display.

Further, the printing medium is not limited to thick paper simulating colored paper, but may be ordinary copy paper, a sticker, a resin sheet, or the like. By using such a seal, for example, the photograph may be distributed by being attached to a delivery product delivered at the event site. Moreover, you may cut out like a wine label. In this case, it is preferable to actually affix the product to a bottle such as a wine bottle and distribute it.

In the description so far, a photographic image is printed as it is. However, various image deformations are performed, for example, a picture-like image, a sepia toning,
Further, various images such as the date of the event, the location of the event, and a message from the guest may be combined.

Further, in order to prevent the digital camera 1 lent from the event venue from being taken out, if the user tries to leave the venue with the digital camera 1 attached, an electromagnetic wave of a predetermined wavelength is transmitted to the digital camera 1 so that a buzzer occurs. May be provided, and a device that emits the electromagnetic wave at the entrance and exit of the event venue, detects the resonance, and sounds a buzzer may be installed. It is also preferable that the number of images shot by the digital camera 1 is counted, and if the number reaches a predetermined number, no more images can be shot. In this case, the count value cannot be reset unless a predetermined code is input to the digital camera 1.

[0030]

According to the present invention, there is provided a system installed in an event venue, comprising: a photographing means for photographing a situation in an event to generate image data; Since the distribution medium creating system includes a printing unit that creates a distribution medium to be distributed on the spot, various types of services can be provided, and the satisfaction of event participants can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a distribution medium creating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a distribution medium created by the distribution medium creating system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. Digital camera, 2 color printer.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Shinichi Miyazaki 1-16-16 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture Nishitetsu Hakata Ekimae Building Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. In-house (72) Inventor Akira Morikubo Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 17-17-22 Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hideki Umeda 3-5-1-12 Ajocho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Sumitomo Seimei Honmachi Building Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. In-house F-term (reference) 2C005 XA07 5C052 AA11 AA12 DD02 DD10 FA02 FC06 FC08 FD06 FD09 5C053 FA04 FA08 FA30 KA24 KA30 LA01 LA03 LA11

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A system installed at an event venue, comprising: a photographing means for photographing a situation in an event to generate image data; and printing the image data and distributing the image data to the event participants on the spot. A distribution medium creation system, comprising: printing means for creating a distribution medium. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the printing unit includes: a unit that acquires a layout instruction of the image data; and a unit that performs printing on a distribution medium in accordance with the layout instruction. Distribution media creation system. 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the printing unit further includes a unit that combines general-purpose image data with the image data, and prints the combined image data on a distribution medium. A distribution medium creation system characterized in that: 4. A step of renting photographing equipment for photographing the situation at the event at the event venue to the event participant, and printing and printing image data of the event photographed by the event participant using the lent photographing equipment. A method for providing a print medium, comprising: creating a medium; and providing the print medium to the event participant. 5. At the event venue, a step of authenticating that the participant is the participant of the event, and lending or transferring photographing equipment capable of photographing the situation in the event venue to the authenticated participant. Printing an image of the situation in the event venue taken by the lent or transferred photographic equipment to generate a print medium, wherein the print medium is distributed in the event venue or in the event venue. A method for generating a print medium, which is provided for use in a computer. 6. A print medium on which an image taken at an event venue is printed, wherein the print medium is printed in the event venue and distributed to the event participants in the event venue. Print medium to be used. 7. A print medium on which an image photographed at an event venue is printed, wherein the print medium is printed in the event venue and provided to the event participants for use in the event venue. A print medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 8. At the wedding reception hall, confirm the invited participant, lend the photographing equipment to the invited participant, and add a margin for writing on the printing paper with respect to the photograph data photographed by the lent photographing equipment. A step of laying out so as to leave, and a step of printing the laid-out photo data by a color printer installed in the reception hall to create a color paper for writing, the method comprising: A method of creating colored paper for side-by-side writing, wherein the colored paper is circulated and provided to the bride and groom.