JP2002092381A - Dpe service method and dpe service system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a DPE service method and a DPE service system capable of providing a user efficiently with a DPE service such as confirmation of a photographic negative or the like, printing of a photograph, printing of extra copies, enlargement or the like, by mediation between a DPE service store and a user (customer) executed by a DPE service center. SOLUTION: This DPE service system has a formation in which the DPE service center has a DPE service center server 20 for mediating information communication on the DPE service between the DPE service store and the user.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a DPE (photo development, printing,
Regarding the service method and the DPE service system, in particular, the user who requests the development of the film, etc., can efficiently check the negatives, print and reprint,
The present invention relates to a DPE service method and a DPE service system capable of receiving a DPE service such as enlargement.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a DPE for developing a photographed film and performing a photographic print (hereinafter abbreviated as "print" as appropriate).
In the service, a customer usually brings a photographed film to a DPE service shop and requests "simultaneous printing" in which development and printing of a photograph are performed at one time. And
The DPE store developed the film and burned the photos, and the customer later went to the DPE store to receive the negatives and photos.

[0003] By the way, when a customer wants to reprint a photo for giving a present, for example, he sometimes checks the photo on the spot, designates the negative to be reprinted and the number of copies, and requests a reprint. . Also, receive the negative and the photo, check the photo after returning home,
If you want to enlarge and print your favorite photos,
The negative was again taken to the DPE service shop, and the enlargement was requested by specifying the negative to be enlarged, the size, the number of sheets, and the like. Then, the DPE service shop performed additional printing or enlargement based on the customer's specification, and the customer later went to the DPE service shop and received negatives and photos.

[0004] For this reason, in the conventional DPE service, even if the customer checks the simultaneously printed photos at the DPE service store and requests a reprint or enlargement on the spot, the DPE service store will be asked three times. There was the inconvenience of having to go. Further, when the printed photographs are similar, there is also an inconvenience that it takes time to select a negative. Further, when simultaneous printing is requested, there is a drawback that, for example, a photograph that fails to be photographed and does not need to be printed is printed.

As a technique for solving such inconveniences and disadvantages, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 07-261279, a photofinishing company (DPE service shop) converts an indexed image file from a photographic film (negative). A technique has been proposed in which the image file is created, transmitted to a customer through a telephone line, and the customer selects an image file and performs printing, additional printing, and the like.

[0006]

However, in the above technique, each DPE service store creates an image file with an index, attaches the image file to a program for a customer to apply for various services, and transmits the program. Requires a large capital investment, and when managing a program, it is necessary to secure an administrator who is knowledgeable in information technology. It is possible, and as a result, there is a problem that the customer cannot obtain the benefit of the above technology.

[0007] Further, since the customer deals with each DPE service store individually, every time the customer requests a new DPE service store, his / her information, for example, name, address, mail address, payment method, etc. There was a problem that it was necessary to register and it was troublesome.

Recently, a technique for converting negatives and photographs into digital data and printing from the digital data has been developed. A DPE service for converting the digital data into digital data instead of printing and writing the digital data on a storage medium such as a CD-ROM has also been provided. Have been done. Then, for example, instead of mailing a reprinted photo to a distant friend, the customer can send the digital image data to a DPE service store where the friend can go and print it, but the friend can go to the DPE service store. Since the information of the DPE service store cannot be easily obtained, the digital data cannot be transmitted to a distant DPE service store and printed.

[0009] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the DPE service center mediates information communication between the DPE service store and the user (customer), thereby providing the user with more efficiency. An object of the present invention is to provide a DPE service method and a DPE service system capable of providing DPE services such as confirmation of a negative, printing of a photo, additional printing, enlargement, and the like.

[0010]

In order to achieve this object, a DPE service method according to claim 1 of the present invention provides a DPE service method.
The PE service center is a DPE service method for mediating information communication regarding DPE services such as printing, reprinting, and enlargement of a photograph between a DPE service store and a user who have a business alliance with the DPE service center, wherein the DPE service store is Converting an image such as a negative developed from a user's photographed film into image data and transmitting the image data and the user information from a DPE service store terminal to a DPE service center server using a communication line. When the DPE service center receives the image data and the user information from the DPE service store, the DPE service center converts the image data into display-only image data, and converts the display-only image data and the DPE service menu into a DPE service menu. Use communication line from service center server Transmitting the display-only image data and the DPE service menu, confirming the display-only image, and selecting an image desired for the DPE service and the DPE service content. Transmitting the selected image and the DPE service content from the user terminal to the DPE service center server using a communication line; and the DPE service center transmits the selected image, the DPE service content, and user information. From the DPE service center server to the DPE service store terminal using a communication line, and the DPE service store receives the selected image, the DPE service content, and the user information, and Providing a DPE service for the selected image.

In this case, the DPE service center performs information communication with the user on behalf of the DPE service store, and further manages and maintains each program and the like. By forming a business tie-up with, a DPE service system using information communication can be easily introduced, and as a result, an efficient DPE service can be provided to the user. In addition, even if the user requests the DPE service shop to use for the first time, this DP
If the E service store is a DPE service store that has a business tie-up with the DPE service center, its information (name, address, email address, payment method, etc.) is already
Since it is registered in the DPE service center, it is not necessary to perform a troublesome procedure.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the DPE service method according to the first aspect, the user is provided with:
Selecting a DPE service store different from the DPE service store that brought in the film or the like for the DPE service store that provides the DPE service for the selected image;
The DPE service center stores image data of the selected image, DPE service content, and user information,
Transmitting from the DPE service center server to the different DPE service store terminal using a communication line, wherein the different DPE service store receives image data of the selected image, DPE service content, and user information And providing a DPE service for the selected image.

In this way, for example, when mailing a reprinted photo to a distant friend, the digital data is transmitted to a DPE service shop where the friend can go and printed, and the friend goes to the friend to retrieve the photo. You don't have to do long-distance mail because you can get it.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the DPE service method according to the first or second aspect, a different user specified by a first user who brings a film or the like to the DPE service store is provided. This is a method in which steps similar to the steps of the DPE service performed for the first user are performed.

In this case, the designated user can
The user can check the display-only image on his / her own user terminal, and print the photograph he / she wants to print at a DPE service store where he / she can easily get it. Also, the first user,
When he is the secretary of photo reprints, he can relieve his troublesome work and efficiently reprint photos.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the DPE service method according to any one of the first to third aspects, the DPE service includes a sale of image data usable by the user. .

In this way, the user can obtain image data usable by the user instead of printing.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the DPE service method according to the fourth aspect, the DPE service center transmits the image data usable by the user to the communication line from the DPE service center server. And transmitting it to the user terminal of the user.

Thus, the user can obtain the image data using the communication line without going to the DPE service store.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the DPE service method according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the user pays the cost of the DPE service by using a credit card or the like. There is as a way to pay through.

[0021] In this case, the cost is automatically deducted, so that it is possible to avoid a troublesome situation that the user has to go to the DPE service store only for payment.

Also, the DPE service system according to claim 7 of the present invention comprises a user terminal provided by the user,
A DPE service store terminal of the service store, and the DP
A DPE service center server of a DPE service center that mediates information communication regarding DPE services such as printing, reprinting, and enlargement of photographs between an E service store and a user; the user terminal, the DPE service store terminal, and the DPE service center server And a communication line communicably connecting the DPE service center server and the DPE service center server to receive information transmitted from the user terminal or the DPE service shop terminal,
A transmitting / receiving unit for transmitting the processed information to the service store terminal;
An information processing unit that performs information processing based on the received information, and a DP that manages information of the DPE service store
An E service store management unit; a user management unit for managing the user information; a service management unit for managing a DPE service program for performing the DPE service;
And an image data storage unit for storing image data as information relating to the E service.

[0023] The present invention is also effective as a DPE service system.
Convenient DPE service can be used, and even when requesting a DPE service shop for the first time, if this DPE service shop is a DPE service shop that is affiliated with a DPE service center, Since the own information is already registered in the DPE service center, there is no need to perform a troublesome procedure, and the DPE service can be used efficiently.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the DPE service system according to the seventh aspect, the information processing unit receives image data such as a negative and the user information from the DPE service shop terminal. When the image data is converted into display-only image data, and the display-only image data and the DPE service program are transmitted from the transmitting / receiving unit to the user terminal of the user using a communication line. is there.

In this way, the user can confirm the image based on the transmitted image data without printing, and furthermore, the DPE such as printing, reprinting, and enlarging the photograph on the confirmed image. Since a service can be selected, it is possible to eliminate waste such as printing a negative that does not need to be printed due to a failure in shooting.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the DPE service system according to the seventh or eighth aspect, the information processing section includes an image, a DP selected by the user.
E When the service contents and the user information are received, the selected image, the DPE service contents and the user information are transmitted from the transmitting / receiving unit to the DP using the communication line.
D of DPE service store specified by E service contents
It is configured to transmit to the PE service store terminal.

In this way, for example, digital data can be transmitted and printed to a DPE service store where it is easy to get additional photographs.

[0028]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an embodiment of a DPE service system that realizes the DPE service method of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[DPE Service System] FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a basic configuration of an embodiment of a DPE service system according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a DPE service system includes DPE service stores 1a, 1b,... Having a DPE service store terminal 10 and the like, users 3a, 3b,. DPE such as printing, reprinting and stretching of photos
DPE service center 2 which mediates information communication regarding services and has DPE service center server 20
And a communication line 4 that communicably connects each DPE service store terminal 10 and the DPE service center server 20 and communicably connects the DPE service center server 20 and each user terminal 30.

Here, each DPE service store 1a, 1b,
.. Represent the DPE service store terminal 10 and the developing machine 11
, Printing machine 12, scanner 13, CD-RO
M, FD (floppy (registered trademark) disk), MO
(Magnet Optical) A configuration including a writing unit 14 for writing to a disc or the like and a photo printer 15 is provided.

The DPE service store terminal 10 is a personal computer, and includes a developing machine 11 and a printing machine 1
2, the scanner 13, the writing means 14, and the photo printer 15. Note that this connection is not limited to the connection using a cable, but it goes without saying that information can be transferred via a storage medium such as a floppy disk.

The scanner 13 can convert an image such as a photograph or a negative into clear image digital data. The image digital data is transmitted from the DPE service store terminal 10 to the DPE service center server 20 via the communication line 4.

Here, the negative image digital data is digital data of the same positive image as that of a photograph, and this digital data can be input to the photo printer 15 and printed. Further, it is also possible to provide a DPE service in which the writing means 14 writes the digital data to a storage medium such as a CD-ROM and delivers the digital data to the user.

The DPE service center server 20 includes a transmitting / receiving unit 21, an information processing unit 22, a DPE service store management unit 23, a user management unit 24, and a service management unit 25.
And an image data storage unit 26.

The transmitting / receiving unit 21 includes a user terminal 30 and a DPE
While receiving the information transmitted from the service store terminal 10, the user terminal 30 and the DPE service store terminal 10
The information processed by the information processing unit 22 is transmitted.

The information processing section 22 performs information processing on the basis of the information received by the transmitting / receiving section 21.
When receiving the digital image data such as the negative and the information of the user 3a from the PE service store terminal 10, it converts the digital image data into display-only image data and transmits the display-only image data and the DPE service program to the transmitting / receiving unit. 21, the user terminal 3 of the user using the communication line 4
Send to 0.

In this way, the user 3a can select whether or not to print by checking the transmitted positive image without simultaneous printing, and further prints a photograph on the selected image. The user can select a DPE service such as reprint, enlargement, and enlargement, thereby eliminating waste such as printing unnecessary negatives. Since the image data to be transmitted to the user terminal 30 is for display only, the user 3a
Cannot download and use this image data without permission.

Upon input of the image, DPE service content and user information selected by the user, the information processing unit 22 transmits the selected image digital data, DPE service content and user information from the transmission / reception unit 21 to the transmission / reception unit 21. The data is transmitted to the DPE service store terminal 10 of the DPE service store specified by the DPE service content using the communication line 4. In this way, for example, it is possible to print at a DPE service store where it is easy to go to get additional printed photographs.

The information processing section 22 receives the information received by the transmission / reception section 21 and, for example, outputs various information to the DPE service shop management section 23 if the information is related to a DPE service shop. Output to the section in charge.

Although not shown, the DPE service store management unit 23 has an information storage unit for each of the DPE service stores 1a, 1b,...
Processing such as data change is performed, and information on the DPE service store is comprehensively managed.

Although not shown, the user management section 24 has an information storage section for each of the users 3a, 3b,..., Performs processing such as new registration, deletion, and data change of the user, and Manage information comprehensively.

The service management unit 25 is not shown,
Various DPEs for displaying a DPE service menu on the user terminal 30 and selecting a service content of the user.
It has a storage section for service programs, and performs processing such as new registration, deletion, and update of DPE service programs, and comprehensively manages DPE service programs.

The image data storage unit 26 stores image data, which is information on the DPE service. Here, the stored image data is not limited to the image data transmitted from the DPE service store terminal 10, and for example, a user having a digital camera or a scanner
The image data transmitted from the user terminal 30 to print the edited image data at a DPE service store is also included.

According to the above DPE service system,
The user can use a convenient DPE service, and even when requesting a DPE service shop to be used for the first time, even if this DPE service shop is a DPE service shop that has a business tie-up with the DPE service center. If your information is already registered in the DPE service center, there is no need to perform any troublesome procedures.
The DPE service can be used efficiently.

[DPE service system method]
A DPE service method using the DPE service system configured as described above will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 illustrates operations of the DPE service store terminal 10, the DPE service center server 20, and the user terminal 30 from receiving a photographed film from a user to performing printing in the DPE service method using the DPE service system. FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart for the operation.

In the figure, the DPE service store 1a
The photographed film brought by the user 3a is developed, and image data is created from the negative using the scanner 13 (not shown). The DPE service terminal 10 transmits the user information and the image data to the communication line 4. Is transmitted to the DPE service center server 20 via the server (step S1).
Here, the user 3a is a person who brings a film taken to the DPE service store 1a and requests a DPE service such as printing, reprinting, and enlargement. The user information of the user 3a includes a user ID, a user name, Contains user-specific information such as the payment method.

Further, the DPE service store 1a associates the negative with the image data which is the digital data of the positive image read by the scanner 13 by serial numbers, so that the image data selected by the user , The negatives are not mistaken.

Then, the DPE service center server 2
0 receives user information and image data (step S2). Here, the DPE service center server 20
In addition, the transmitting / receiving unit 21 receives the user information and the image data, and also obtains the information that the transmission source is the DPE service store 1a.

Note that the DPE service store 1a provides a service for mediating information communication to the user regarding the DPE service such as printing, reprinting, and enlarging a photo.
A business tie-up with PE Service Center 2
Information such as the address and account number of the PE service store 1a is D
It is registered in the PE service center server 20.

The DPE service center server 20
For example, when the user 1a is a new member who starts a new transaction, first, the user information of the user 1a is registered. For a user who has already registered, for example, a different D
Even in the case of using the PE service store 2a, there is an advantage that a troublesome procedure for registering user information is not required.

Subsequently, the information processing section 22 outputs user information,
Input image data and DPE service store information. Then, the information processing unit 22 stores the user information in the user management unit 24
The user management unit 24 checks whether the user is a registered user, and if the user is a new user, registers this user information.

Further, the information processing section 22 outputs the DPE service shop information to the DPE service shop management section 23,
The service store management unit 23 confirms whether or not the registered DPE service store.

Subsequently, the information processing section 22 outputs and stores the image data to the image data storage section 26,
The DPE service program created as the DPE service menu is input from the service management unit 25, and the image data converted into display-only image data is attached. The image data stored in the image data storage unit 26 is
Photo prints and editable image digital data.

Then, the DPE service center server 2
No. 0 transmits the DPE service program and display-only image data to the user terminal (step S3).

Here, the first user 3a who brought the film or the like into the DPE service store 1a is a different user,
For example, the user 3b,.
b,... for the user 3a
Steps similar to each step of the service can be performed, so that the designated user 3b,
.. Can be checked on the user's user terminal 30 for a photo, and the desired photo can be printed at a DPE service store where he or she can easily get. That is, the first user 3a
When he is the secretary of photo reprints, he can relieve his troublesome work and efficiently reprint photos.

Further, instead of automatically transmitting the DPE service program and the image data to the user terminal 30, the user 3a may access the homepage of the DPE service center 2 and transmit them. By doing so, even if the user terminal 30 is used jointly, privacy can be protected from other users.

That is, when the user 3a accesses the homepage of the DPE service center from the user terminal 30, the DPE service center server 20, when the user 3a hands over the film to the DPE service store 1a, as shown in FIG. Request the order number (eg, “1234”) notified to the user. And the user 3a
When the user inputs the order number, the DPE service center server 20 checks the input order number against the order number already transmitted from the DPE service store 3a. Send to terminal.

Next, based on the DPE service program and the image data received by the user terminal 30, the user 3a selects the image data and the DPE service contents to receive the DPE service (step S5).

Here, the user 3a first, for example,
On the DPE service menu screen shown in FIG. 4, a print or digital data conversion service is selected. This selection is made by clicking the small square on the screen with the mouse, and when the selection is made, the point is displayed.

In other words, it is preferable that the DPE service includes a method of including sales of image data usable by the user 3a.
In this manner, the user 3a can obtain image digital data as image data that can be used by the user 3a. When requesting both print and digital data conversion services, select one of them first,
After making the request, the DPE service menu screen can be called again to request the other service, or the two can be selected together.

Subsequently, the user 3a selects an image to be printed or converted into digital data on the image data selection screen shown in FIG. 5, for example. This selection is made by clicking the small square on the screen with the mouse, and when the selection is made, the point is displayed. The numbers above the image data are
This is a serial number assigned by the DPE service store 1a in association with the negative, so that the image selected by the user 3a and the negative that the DPE service store 1a intends to burn, for example, can be prevented from being mistaken.

Next, when the user 3a selects the digital data conversion service, for example, the user 3a selects a format on a format selection screen shown in FIG.
As the format format, any of the commonly used JPEG format, GIF format and BMP format can be selected. This selection is made by clicking the small square on the screen with the mouse, and when the selection is made, the point is displayed. When a format other than the above is used, it goes without saying that the format is added.

Subsequently, the user 3a similarly selects a medium for receiving digital data on the format selection screen. As a medium format, a commonly used CD
-ROM, FD, MO disk or file (download) can be selected. This selection is made by clicking the small square on the screen with the mouse, and when the selection is made, the point is displayed. When a medium format other than the above is used, it goes without saying that the media format is added.

When a CD-ROM, FD or MO disk is selected, the disk designated by the user 3a is selected.
The PE service store writes the image digital data to the selected storage medium, and the user 3a goes to the DPE service store to retrieve the storage medium. On the other hand, when a file (download) is selected, D
It is preferable that the method be transmitted from the PE service center server 20 to the user terminal 30 so that the user 3a can download it as usable image digital data. In this case, the user 3a does not have to go to the DPE service store. However, image digital data can be obtained via the communication line 4.

The user 3a can execute the download, for example, by following the screen shown in FIG.
A credit number (for example, "123456") and a data storage destination (for example, A: $ DATA) are input. Then, the digital image data can be downloaded by clicking the download execution with a mouse.

Here, as described above, the user 3a
The cost of the PE service may be paid via the communication line 4 using a credit card or the like. In this case, the cost is automatically debited. The troublesome situation of having to go to the DPE service store 1a can be avoided.

Next, when the user 3a selects a print service, the user 3a selects a print format, for example, on a print format selection screen shown in FIG. As the print format, any of standard, extra-large, eight-cut, four-cut and other formats can be selected. This selection is made by clicking the small square on the screen with the mouse, and when the selection is made, the point is displayed.

Subsequently, the user 3a can know the finish date and time on the finish date and time notification screen shown in FIG. 9, for example. Then, when the user 3a finally clicks "end" on the screen, the selection of the DPE service and the image data is completed.

The user 3a, instead of printing at the DPE service store 1a bringing in the film, for example, selects the most convenient DPE service from among the different DPE service stores 1b registered in the DPE service center server 20. A service store can be selected and printed. In this case, the DPE service center server 20
Is the available image digital data for the selected image,
The DPE service contents and the information of the user 3a are transmitted to the DPE service stores 1b,.
Are transmitted to the service store terminal 30, and the different DPE service stores 1b,.
The content of the PE service and the information of the user 3a are received, and the DPE service of the selected image is performed.

In this way, for example, when mailing a reprinted photo to a distant friend, the image digital data is transmitted and printed to a DPE service shop where the friend can go, and the friend can retrieve the photo. There is an advantage that you can send them to you, so you do not have to send them over long distances. In such a case, it goes without saying that the DPE service store where a friend can go is more convenient as the number of DPE service stores in business with the DPE service center increases.

Next, the user 3a transmits the selected image data and DPE service contents from the user terminal 30 to the DPE service center server 20 via the communication line 4 (step S6).

Subsequently, the DPE service center server 2
0 receives the selected image data and DPE service contents (step S7). Here, although not shown, D
The PE service center server 20 includes an information processing unit 22
However, when the input DPE service content is a digital data conversion service and a file (download) is selected, the selected image digital data is read out from the image data storage unit 26 and is converted into the specified format. Compress and transmit to user terminal 30.

Subsequently, the DPE service center server 2
0 indicates that the selected image digital data and the DPE service content are specified by the user 3a except when the received DPE service content is a digital data conversion service and a file (download) is selected. The data is transmitted to the DPE service shop terminal 10 of the service shop (step S8).

Then, at the DPE service shop, the DPE service shop terminal 10 transmits the selected digital image data to the DPE service shop.
The PE service content is received (step S9), and the DPE service is performed based on the received image digital data and the DPE service content.

As described above, the DP in the present embodiment
According to the E service method, the DPE service center
The DPE service store performs information communication with the user on behalf of the DPE service store, and further manages and maintains each program. Therefore, the DPE service store forms a DPE service system using information communication by forming a business tie-up with the DPE service center. Can be easily introduced, and as a result, an efficient DPE service can be provided to the user. In addition, even if the user requests the DPE service shop to use for the first time, even if the DPE service shop is affiliated with the DPE service center,
If it is a service store, your information is already
Since the DPE service is registered with the service center, the DPE service can be efficiently used without performing any troublesome procedures.

The above DPE service method allows the DPE service center to efficiently process digital image data related to the DPE service in view of the recent situation in which information communication using an electric communication line is rapidly spreading. This is extremely useful as a method for providing a convenient DPE service to the user.

[0078]

As described above, according to the DPE service method of the present invention, the DPE service center performs information communication with the user on behalf of the DPE service store, and further manages and maintains each program and the like. Therefore, a normal DPE service store can easily introduce a DPE service system using information communication by forming a business tie-up with the DPE service center, and as a result,
An efficient DPE service can be provided to the user.

According to the DPE service system of the present invention, image digital data relating to the DPE service is transmitted to a plurality of users and a plurality of DPE service stores.
Users and DPEs can communicate efficiently.
For a service store, a very efficient and convenient DPE service system can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of a DPE service system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a DP using a DPE service system.
In the E service method, there is shown a schematic flowchart for explaining the operations of the DPE service store terminal 10, the DPE service center server 20, and the user terminal 30 from receiving a photographed film from a user to printing.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an order number input screen in the DPE service system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining a DPE service menu screen in the DPE service system of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an image data selection screen in the DPE service system of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining a format selection screen in the DPE service system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining a download execution screen in the DPE service system of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining a print format selection screen in the DPE service system of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining a finish date / time notification screen in the DPE service system of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a, 1b DPE service store 2 DPE service center 3a, 3b User 4 Communication line 10 DPE service store terminal 11 Developing machine 12 Printing machine 13 Scanner 14 Writing means 15 Photo print 20 DPE service center server 21 Transmitter / receiver 22 Information processor 23 DPE Service store management unit 24 User management unit 25 Service management unit 26 Image data storage unit 30 User terminal

Claims (9)

[Claims] Claims 1. A DPE service center comprises:
A DPE service method for mediating information communication relating to a DPE service such as printing, reprinting, and enlargement of a photograph between a DPE service store and a user who have a business alliance with a service center, wherein the DPE service store stores a photographed film of the user. Converting the developed image such as a negative into image data and transmitting the image data and the user information from a DPE service store terminal to a DPE service center server using a communication line; Receiving the image data and the user information from the DPE service store, converting the image data into display-only image data, and converting the display-only image data and the DPE service menu into a DPE service menu.
Transmitting from the service center server to the user terminal of the user using a communication line, the user receiving the display-only image data and the DPE service menu, and confirming the display-only image;
Selecting an image and a DPE service content for which the E service is desired, and transmitting the selected image and the DPE service content from a user terminal to a DPE service center server using a communication line; Selected image,
The DPE service contents and user information are transmitted from the DPE service center server to the DPE service center using a communication line.
Transmitting to the service store terminal, the DPE service store displaying the selected image, DPE
Receiving a service content and user information and providing a DPE service for the selected image. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the user selects a D of the selected image.
DPE service stores that provide PE services are different from DPE service stores that bring in films, etc.
Selecting a service store; and the DPE service center transfers image data of the selected image, DPE service content, and user information
Transmitting from the DPE service center server to the different DPE service store terminal using a communication line, wherein the different DPE service store receives image data of the selected image, DPE service content, and user information Performing a DPE service on the selected image. 2. The DPE service method according to claim 1, further comprising: 3. A DPE performed on the first user for a different user specified by the first user who brought a film or the like into the DPE service store.
3. The DPE service method according to claim 1, wherein steps similar to each step of the service are performed. 4. The DPE service method according to claim 1, wherein the DPE service includes selling image data usable by the user. 5. The DPE service center transmits image data usable by the user from the DPE service center server to the user terminal of the user using a communication line. D described
PE service method. 6. The DPE service method according to claim 1, wherein the user pays for the DPE service via a communication line using a credit card or the like. 7. A user terminal possessed by a user, a DPE service shop terminal possessed by a DPE service shop, and said DPE service shop terminal.
Printing and reprinting of photos between service shops and users,
A DPE service center server provided in a DPE service center that mediates information communication related to a DPE service such as enlargement, and a DPE service including a communication line that communicably connects the user terminal and the DPE service store terminal to the DPE service center server. A transmission / reception unit, wherein the DPE service center server receives information transmitted from the user terminal or the DPE service store terminal, and transmits processed information to the user terminal or the DPE service store terminal; An information processing unit that performs information processing based on the received information; a DPE service store management unit that manages the information of the DPE service store; a user management unit that manages the information of the user; and a DPE that performs the DPE service Service program DPE service system for the service management unit management for the image data storing unit for storing image data which is information on the DPE services, that provided with the features. 8. When the information processing unit receives image data such as a negative from the DPE service store terminal and the information of the user, the information processing unit converts the image data into display-only image data. Image data and the DPE
The DPE service system according to claim 7, wherein a service program is transmitted from the transmitting / receiving unit to a user terminal of the user using a communication line. 9. When the information processing unit receives the image, the DPE service content, and the user information selected by the user, the information processing unit transmits the selected image, the DPE service content, and the user information to the transmission / reception unit. From the DPE specified by the DPE service content using the communication line.
9. The DPE service system according to claim 7, wherein the data is transmitted to a DPE service store terminal of the PE service store.