JP2002007559A - Digital photograph system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a digital photograph system which lowers a print unit price by using a network. SOLUTION: When pictures are taken by a digital camera 1 and a connection with a terminal 2 is made after the photography to print desired photographs on the spot, an advertisement of an advertisement server 3 is printed at the lower parts of the photographs and then the burden on the user is relieved by advertisement rates. After the photographs are printed, the digital camera 1 is collected to the terminal 2. Further, the taken pictures are temporarily uploaded to the Web by using a photograph server 5 and then the user can download the images to his or her own personal computer afterward.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a digital photographic system using a camera for taking digital photographs.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a lens-equipped film (disposable camera) which is provided at a low cost by recycling a main body has been known. The one-time-use camera has an advantage that not only the convenience for the user is improved, but also the film maker can expect an increase in revenue from added value.

[0003]

However, since current disposable cameras are of the silver halide type, it is not possible to select photographs during development. In addition, a plurality of cameras are required when shooting a large number of images, and when only a few images are shot, there is a problem that the film is wasted or development cannot be performed until all the images have been shot.

[0004] On the other hand, digital cameras do not use film, so that selection and selection of photographs are relatively free, but there is a problem that the unit price per photograph is higher than that of a silver halide system.

An object of the present invention is to provide a digital photographic system capable of reducing the unit cost of printing.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a digital photographic system according to the present invention comprises: a camera having a function of storing data of a photographed digital photograph;
This adopts a configuration including a terminal for reading and outputting the photographic data stored in the camera, and thereafter collecting the camera. As a result, the camera can be recycled, so that the print unit price can be reduced.

Another digital photographic system according to the present invention includes a camera having a function of storing data of a photographed digital photograph, a terminal for reading and outputting photographic data stored in the camera, and a network. And an advertisement server connected to the terminal via the terminal, the advertisement server providing advertisement data to be added to the photo data output from the terminal.
By combining an advertisement with a photo, the print unit price can be reduced.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of a digital photographic system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG.
1 is a digital camera for taking digital pictures, 2
Is a terminal that reads out and prints out the data of the digital camera 1, 3 is an advertisement server that manages an advertisement to be combined with a photograph, and 4 is a terminal that receives notification of out of paper, out of ink, and failure of the terminal 2 and schedules correspondence. The maintenance server 5 and the photograph server 5 temporarily store photographs on the Web. 2 to 5 are connected to the Internet by dial-up or IP connection. It should be noted that any other method of connecting to the Internet, such as PHS or packet communication of a mobile phone, may be used. Needless to say, the servers 3 to 5 may be realized on one PC or workstation. Furthermore, each server may be omitted according to the contents to be implemented. For example, when a service for placing photo data on the Web is not performed, the photo server 5 can be omitted.

According to the system shown in FIG. 1, for example, a digital camera 1 is sold in a recreation area such as an amusement park, and after taking a picture, the digital camera 1 is connected to a terminal 2 in the park to print a favorite picture on the spot. Becomes possible. In the case of a digital camera, since the cost of the main body is relatively high, it is preferable that the selling price of the main body includes an insurance premium when the main body cannot be collected due to loss or theft. In addition, by printing the advertisement of the advertisement server 3 below the photograph, the burden on the user can be reduced with the advertisement fee. It is reasonable for the sponsor of the advertisement as well, since it is sufficient to pay a fee according to the number of prints. Further, the user can download the image to his / her personal computer later by temporarily uploading the photographed image to the Web using the photograph server 5. This is very convenient when you want to reuse photos such as making a New Year's card. In a facility such as an amusement park, which has a gate at the entrance, it is possible to lease it free to the applicant at the entrance and collect it at the exit.

As shown in FIG. 2, the digital camera can be recycled according to the system shown in FIG. The street terminal may be installed in a shop.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 3, the advertisement server outputs the billing statement to the advertisement sponsor in the order of circled numbers 1 to 6. When you register your ad data,
What is necessary is just to set an upper limit of the number of times of advertisement printing.

[0013] The advertisement server may be operated in the order of circled numbers 1 to 6 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the advertisement sponsor contracts with the advertisement server operating company in advance. At the time of this contract, an automatic debit account is registered.

Hereinafter, each component in FIG. 1 will be sequentially described.

FIG. 5 is an external view of the digital camera 1 in the system of FIG. FIG. 6 shows a schematic configuration of the digital camera 1 and is basically the same as the configuration of a standard digital camera. In FIG. 5, 1
01 is a shutter, 102 is a flash, 103 is a finder, 104 is a lens, 105 is a rechargeable battery, 106 is a charging terminal for charging the rechargeable battery, and 107 is a FROM.
Reference numeral 113 denotes an output terminal for outputting data to the outside, reference numeral 108 denotes a flash switch for switching on / off of a flash, and reference numeral 109 denotes a number display section for displaying the number of images that can be taken. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 110 denotes a CP for executing a program.
U and 111 are ROMs for storing programs, 112
Is a RAM for reading the contents of the ROM 111 as necessary,
113 is a FROM for holding data, and 114 is a lens 1
A CCD that converts light obtained through the light source 04 into image information;
Reference numeral 115 denotes a capture unit that obtains digital still image data from dynamically changing digital information of the CCD 114. By using the rechargeable battery 105 to back up the contents of the RAM 112, the FROM 113 may be omitted. In this case, a separate button battery may be prepared for backup. The number display section 109
May use any display device such as a liquid crystal.

FIG. 7 shows a detailed configuration of the digital camera 1 in the system of FIG. In FIG. 7, 20
Reference numeral 2 denotes an image storage unit for storing a photographed image, 203 denotes an output destination authentication unit for authenticating whether or not the terminal is a legitimate terminal when connected to the terminal 2, and 204 denotes a photo image stored in the image storage unit 202 from the output terminal 107. Image output unit.

FIG. 8 shows the operation of the digital camera 1 in the system shown in FIG. First, in step a1, the capacity of the image storage unit 202 is checked to determine whether the number of recordable images is 0. If the number of recordable images is 0, the process proceeds to step a2. In step a2, the fact that the possible number of images has been taken is displayed on the number display unit 109, and the step ends. In step a3, it is detected whether or not the shutter 101 has been pressed. If the shutter 101 has been pressed, the operation proceeds to step a4. At step a4, it is checked whether or not the flash switch 108 is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step a5. If not, the process proceeds to step a6. In step a5, the flash 102 is turned on. In step a6, image data obtained from the CCD 114 is captured from the capture unit 115. Step a
In step 7, the image data captured in step a6 is stored in the image storage unit 202. At step a8, the counter of the number of shootable images is reduced by one. In step a9, the value of the counter in step a8 is reflected on the number display section 109, and the process returns to the start time.

FIG. 9 shows the operation of the digital camera 1 in the system of FIG. 1 when outputting an image. First, in step b1, it is checked that the digital camera 1 is connected to the terminal 2 by detecting the voltage of the output terminal 107. When the voltage is detected, the process proceeds to Step b2. In step b2, the output destination authentication unit 203 checks whether the terminal is a legitimate terminal. The purpose of authenticating whether the terminal is a legitimate terminal is to prevent the collection rate of the digital camera from being deteriorated due to data being taken out from the digital camera for recycling using an unauthorized device. In addition, by identifying specifications such as the type and resolution of the digital camera, it can be used for the purpose of performing optimal printing. At Step b3, it is checked whether the authentication at Step b2 is successful. If successful, proceed to step b5. Otherwise, go to step b4. In step b4, the fact that an error has occurred is displayed on the number display section 109, and the process ends. In step b5, all image data shot by the image output unit 204 is transferred to the terminal 2. Step b6
Then, check whether the data output was successful. If successful, proceed to step b7. Otherwise, go to step b4. In step b7, the fact that the data output is successful is displayed on the number display section 109, and the step ends.

In the above example, the digital camera 1 uses the FROM 113 to store an image, and the digital camera 1 has the output destination authentication unit 203 so that data cannot be read out by an unauthorized terminal. For example, S
A semiconductor memory having an authentication function like a D memory card may be used as a substitute for the FROM 113 and the output destination authentication unit 203.

FIG. 10 shows a terminal 2 in the system of FIG.
FIG. FIG. 11 shows a schematic configuration of the terminal 2. In FIG. 10, reference numeral 301 denotes a GUI (Gr.
aphical User Interface)
Reference numeral 302 denotes a camera storage table for storing the digital camera 1, 3
Reference numeral 03 denotes an input terminal for connecting the digital camera 1, reference numeral 304 denotes a coin insertion slot for inserting money, reference numeral 305 denotes an operation panel for operating a GUI, and reference numeral 306 denotes a photo takeout port for taking out a completed photo. In FIG. 11, reference numeral 307 denotes an HDD for storing programs and data; 308, a printer for printing digital images on paper; and 309, a modem for accessing the Internet. Although the present system configuration uses a modem on the premise of dial-up connection, it may be a terminal device for using other communication infrastructure such as ISDN or FTTH. Further, the operation panel may be integrated with the display by using a touch panel display.

FIG. 12 shows a terminal 2 in the system of FIG.
2 shows a detailed configuration. 12, reference numeral 401 denotes a camera authentication unit that checks whether the digital camera connected to the input terminal 303 is a compatible model, 402, an image reading unit that reads image data from the connected digital camera 1,
Reference numeral 403 denotes an image temporary storage unit for temporarily storing image data read by the image reading unit 402, 404, a GUI generation unit for switching a GUI display according to an input from the operation panel 305 or the like, and 405, an advertisement using the modem 309. A communication control unit that communicates with the server 3 and the like.

FIG. 13 shows a terminal 2 in the system of FIG.
2 shows an operation of reading data from the digital camera 1. First, in step c1, it is checked whether or not the digital camera 1 is connected to the input terminal 303. If so, the process proceeds to step c2. In step c2, it is authenticated whether the digital camera 1 connected in step c1 is a compatible model. In step c3, it is checked whether the authentication in step c2 has been successful. If successful, go to step c5. Otherwise, step c4.
Proceed to. In step c4, an error message is displayed on the display 301, and the process ends. In step c5, all image data is read from the digital camera 1. At this time, the main body may be locked so that the digital camera does not come off the input terminal 303. In step c6, it is checked whether the reading of the image data has been successful. If successful, go to step c7. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step c4. In step c7, the upper lid of the camera storage base 302 is closed, and the digital camera 1
Collect. If the digital camera is not a recycle type digital camera in the authentication in step c2, step c7
Skip. In step c8, a GUI indicating the procedure for printing the read photo is displayed, and the process ends.

FIG. 14 shows a terminal 2 in the system of FIG.
3 shows a photo print operation. First, step d1
In FIG. 15, the GUI shown in FIG.
It is checked whether or not “with advertisement” is selected by using No. 5. If “with advertisement” is selected, the process proceeds to step d2; otherwise, the process proceeds to step d3. Step d
In step 2, a flag for storing that "with advertisement" is selected is set. In step d3, G shown in FIG.
A UI is displayed, and a favorite photo is selected using the operation panel 305. The operation at this time is performed by a general method in which the cursor is moved by a stick-shaped direction operation and confirmed with the enter button. In step d4, it is determined whether or not the selection end button has been pressed. If the button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step d5. Otherwise, the selection operation in step d3 is continued. In step d5, the total amount of the print is displayed based on the number of selected photos and the state of the flag, and the user is prompted to insert coins. In step d6, it is checked whether or not the total amount displayed in step d5 has been reached. If it has, the process proceeds to step d7. In step d7, the print status is displayed on the display 301.
At step d8, it is checked whether or not a flag indicating "with advertisement" is set.
Proceed to. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step d9. In step d9, the selected photograph is output from the printer 308, and the process ends. In step d10, the advertisement server 3 accesses the advertisement server 3 to acquire advertisement data. Here, the types of advertisements to be acquired are increased according to the selected number. For example, if there are five types of advertisements in the advertisement server 3, if there are less than five, four advertisements are obtained at random,
If there are five or more, all five types of advertisements are acquired. In step d11, the advertisement acquired in step d10 is combined with the selected photograph. At this time, if the selected number is larger than the type of advertisement, the advertisement is selected at random.

FIG. 17 shows a print example when "with advertisement" is selected. In FIG. 17, the selected photo is printed on the upper part, and the advertisement is printed on the lower part.
In addition, as shown in the example of FIG. 17, the advertisement portion may be separated by inserting perforations in advance. This is convenient when performing a campaign in which a plurality of separated advertisements are collected and applied as shown in FIG. 18, and the user can save space when storing photographs. .

In this embodiment, the advertisement data is stored in the advertisement server 3.
May be provided with a cache, and in the case of an advertisement acquired in the past, only a use notification may be sent to the advertisement server 3.
Alternatively, the advertisement data may be periodically downloaded from the advertisement server 3 and the number of prints of the advertisement may be notified to the advertisement server 3 at the same time. Step c1
Step c8 to Step c8, the digital camera housing 302 is set so that the steps d1 to d11 can be performed on image data stored in a commercially available semiconductor memory such as a CF (Compact Flash) card. , And input terminal 30
Instead of 3, a reader for reading data from a commercially available semiconductor memory may be provided.

FIG. 19 shows a detailed configuration of the advertisement server 3 in the system of FIG. In FIG. 19, 50
1 is a connection request processing unit that processes a connection request from the terminal 2;
Reference numeral 502 denotes a terminal authentication processing unit that performs authentication of a terminal that has issued a connection request, reference numeral 503 denotes an advertisement counter that counts the number of advertisements combined with prints by the terminal 2, and reference numeral 504 denotes a time stamp of the advertisement. An advertisement management unit 505 for managing an advertisement to be delivered to the terminal 2 so as to be the latest one;
Is an advertisement storage unit that stores advertisement data, and 506 is an advertisement transmission unit that transmits advertisement data to the terminal. It is assumed that an advertisement is added to and updated in the advertisement storage unit 505 by the operator of the advertisement server 3.

FIG. 20 shows an advertisement distribution operation of the advertisement server 3 in the system of FIG. In this embodiment,
An advertisement list is distributed to the terminal 2 in advance, an advertisement is determined when the image is combined with a photograph, and the advertisement data is
Shall be required. When the advertisement data has been updated, the advertisement list is newly downloaded from the advertisement server 3. Further, it is assumed that the upper limit value of the advertisement counter 503 can be set for each advertisement data so that an advertisement provider does not significantly exceed an assumed advertisement fee due to a utilization rate higher than expected. In step e1,
It is checked whether there is a connection request from the terminal 2. If there is a connection request, the process proceeds to step e2. In step e2,
It requests the terminal 2 to send an ID and a password, and performs an authentication process. In step e3, it is checked whether the authentication of the terminal 2 has been successful. If successful, proceed to step e4. If not, the process ends. In step e4, it is checked whether the advertisement data in the advertisement storage unit 505 has been added or updated. If the advertisement data has been added or updated, the process proceeds to step e5. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step e6. In step e5, the advertisement list of the terminal 2 is updated. In step e6, an advertisement request from the terminal 2 is accepted. In step e7, it is checked whether or not the counter value of the requested advertisement has exceeded the set value. If it is larger than the set value, the process proceeds to step e8. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step e9. In step e8, the advertisement is changed to the advertisement with the lowest advertisement counter value. In step e9, the advertisement data is read from the advertisement storage unit 505 and transmitted to the terminal 2. In step e10, the count of the advertisement data transmitted in step e9 is increased by one.

In this embodiment, since the advertisement data counter 503 used for printing is collectively managed on the side of the advertisement server 3, it is possible to charge the advertisement sponsor according to the number of printed advertisements to the advertisement sponsor. It is. That is, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
Is output to the advertisement sponsor in accordance with the count value of. As a result, a part of the advertisement fee can be returned as a print discount, and the remainder can be used as advertisement revenue.

In this embodiment, the advertisement data of the sponsor is placed in the advertisement server 3. However, by adding a character pattern by tying up with an amusement park or the like, a value-added fee is paid to the user. It doesn't matter.

Next, the maintenance server 4 will be described. Using the network connection function of the terminal 2, the maintenance server 4 is notified when a problem such as running out of print paper, running out of ink, or paper jam occurs. Thereby, quick maintenance of the terminal 2 can be realized.

It is also possible to send the photograph data from the terminal 2 by e-mail. In the above embodiment, the data read from the digital camera 1 is printed from the terminal 2 using the printer 308. However, the photograph is sent by e-mail using the modem 309 and the communication control unit 405 of the terminal 2. You may be able to. In that case,
For example, after selecting a favorite photo on the GUI shown in FIG. 16, the user is caused to select a photo output method on the GUI shown in FIG. Here, when “send photos by e-mail” is selected, a GUI for inputting an e-mail address as shown in FIG. 22 is displayed on the display 301. When “with advertisement” is selected in the same manner as when printing, FIG.
It is assumed that an advertisement is combined with the photo data attached to the mail as shown in FIG. According to this method, the picture postcard can be easily sent to the friend from the terminal 2 at the destination by mail, which is convenient. Note that characters may be written on the image or a message may be input using a touch pen or the like. Of course, you may send the photo to your e-mail address and use it later for processing New Year's cards and the like.

As the output destination of the photo shown in FIG.
If "Place on b" is selected, a password setting GUI is displayed as shown in FIG. The purpose of having the user input the password is to prevent the third party from seeing the photograph data. If the photo can be placed on the photo server 5 on the Web, the terminal 2 outputs a card as shown in FIG. Since the data that can be placed on the Web is finite,
It is realistic to hold the photograph data only for a certain period. It is assumed that an address for accessing the Web, and an expiration date for retaining the ID and photo data are printed on the card in FIG. The reason why the password is not printed is to prevent a third party from accessing the card when the card is lost. When accessing the photo server 5, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 26 is displayed. Here, by inputting the ID on the card in FIG. 25 and the password set in the GUI in FIG. 24, a screen as shown in FIG. 27 is displayed. Here, the taken picture is displayed as a thumbnail, and a banner advertisement is placed at a predetermined position, so that the user can freely download the picture data. According to this method, a user goes to a holiday resort empty-handed, rents a digital camera and takes a picture, and then freely processes the picture at home,
It is very convenient to share photo data by telling your friends your Id and password. In addition, GUI
The web registration information shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 25 is merely an example, and other designs may be used.

It goes without saying that the function of selecting the presence / absence of the advertisement may be omitted so that the advertisement is always generated.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention,
It is possible to realize a digital photographic system equipped with a camera collection mechanism, or a digital photographic system in which an advertisement is combined with a photograph to reduce the cost per print. In addition, it is possible to realize an additional service of sending digital photos by e-mail using a network, and to automate maintenance such as checking of consumables of a terminal and troubleshooting.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a digital photography system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining recycling of a digital camera in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a function of an advertisement server in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another function of the advertisement server in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an external view of a digital camera in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a digital camera in the system of FIG. 1;

7 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a digital camera in the system of FIG.

8 is a flowchart showing an operation of the digital camera in the system of FIG. 1 at the time of shooting.

9 is a flowchart showing an operation of the digital camera in the system of FIG. 1 when outputting an image.

FIG. 10 is an external view of a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an operation of reading data from a digital camera by a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a photo print operation of the terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a GUI for selecting whether or not to have an advertisement of a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a GUI for selecting a photograph to be printed by a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a photo with an advertisement printed by a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

18 is a diagram showing an example of a present application form in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of an advertisement server in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an advertisement distribution operation of the advertisement server in the system of FIG. 1;

21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a GUI for selecting a photo output destination of a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a GUI for inputting a mail address of a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of photograph data transmitted by electronic mail in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a GUI for inputting a terminal password in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of Web registration information output from a terminal in the system of FIG. 1;

26 is a diagram showing an example of a login screen of a photo server on the web in the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 27 is a web browsing photo in the system of FIG. 1;
It is a figure showing an example of b page design.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Digital camera 2 Terminal 3 Advertising server 4 Maintenance server 5 Photo server 101 Shutter 102 Flash 103 Finder 104 Lens 105 Rechargeable battery 106 Charging terminal 107 Output terminal 108 Flash switch 109 Number display unit 110 CPU 111 ROM 112 RAM 113 FROM 114 CCD 115 Capture unit 202 Image storage unit 203 Output destination authentication unit 204 Image output unit 301 Display 302 Camera storage unit 303 Input terminal 304 Coin slot 305 Operation panel 306 Photo take-out slot 307 HDD 308 Printer 309 Modem 401 Camera authentication unit 402 Image reading unit 403 Image temporary storage unit 404 GUI generation unit 405 Communication control unit 501 Connection request processing unit 502 Terminal authentication processing unit 5 3 ad counter 504 advertisement management unit 505 advertisement storage unit 506 advertisement transmitter

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Jun Ozawa 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Inside Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 72) Inventor Susumu Maruno 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture F-term in Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A camera having a function of storing data of a photographed digital photograph, and a terminal for reading and outputting photograph data stored in the camera, and thereafter collecting the camera. Digital photography system featuring. 2. The digital photographic system according to claim 1, wherein the camera has means for authenticating a device to which the photographic data is read, and the photographic data cannot be read from the camera except for a predetermined terminal. A digital photography system characterized by being configured as described above. 3. The digital photographic system according to claim 1, wherein said terminal has a printer for printing photographic data read from said camera. 4. The digital photographic system according to claim 1, further comprising a maintenance server connected to said terminal via a network, wherein said terminal has a function of notifying said maintenance server of a trouble occurring in said terminal. A digital photographic system, comprising: 5. The digital photographic system according to claim 1, wherein said terminal has a function of transmitting photographic data read from said camera by e-mail. 6. The digital photo system according to claim 1, further comprising a photo server connected to said terminal via a network, wherein said terminal transmits photo data read from said camera to a predetermined Web of said photo server. A digital photography system having a function of registering on a page. 7. A camera having a function of storing data of a photographed digital photograph, a terminal for reading and outputting photograph data stored in the camera, and an advertisement server connected to the terminal via a network A digital photograph system, wherein the advertisement server provides advertisement data to be added to the photograph data output from the terminal. 8. The digital photo system according to claim 7, wherein the advertisement server has a function of notifying the terminal of the latest advertisement list. 9. The digital photo system according to claim 7, wherein the advertisement server has a counter for counting the number of times the advertisement data is provided to the terminal, and the bill according to the count value of the counter. A digital photographing system having a function of outputting a statement to an advertisement sponsor. 10. The digital photographic system according to claim 7, wherein the terminal reads photographic data read from the camera,
A digital photo system, comprising: a printer for printing together with advertisement data provided from the advertisement server. 11. The digital photo system according to claim 10, wherein the output of the printer has a perforation at a boundary between a print portion of the photo data and a print portion of the advertisement data. . 12. The digital photographic system according to claim 7, further comprising a maintenance server connected to said terminal via a network, wherein said terminal has a function of notifying said maintenance server of a trouble occurring in said terminal. A digital photographic system, comprising: 13. The digital photographic system according to claim 7, wherein the terminal reads photographic data from the camera,
A digital photographing system having a function of transmitting an electronic mail together with the advertisement data provided from the advertisement server. 14. The digital photographic system according to claim 7, further comprising a photographic server connected to said terminal via a network, wherein said terminal reads photographic data read from said camera,
A digital photograph system having a function of registering in a predetermined Web page of the photograph server together with advertisement data provided from the advertisement server.