JP2003283740A - Image processing system and processed image providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing system and a processed image providing method capable of easily processing an image on a variety of networks, in particular, a network connected via a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS. <P>SOLUTION: In the image processing system for applying processing to an image sent from a mobile communication terminal 1, a server system 10 approving an access from the mobile communication terminal 1 identified by a prescribed ID via the network, is provided with: an image processing reception means 11 for receiving an image from the mobile communication terminal 1 and accepting a request of processing to the image; an image processing means 12 for executing the prescribed processing accepted by the image processing reception means; an image storage means 17 for storing the processed image generated by executing of a prescribed processing by the image processing means; and a processed image providing means 13 for allowing the mobile communication terminal to display the processed image stored in the image storage means and disclosing the image to a desired place in response to the request. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a mobile phone and a PHS.
The present invention relates to an image processing system and a method for providing a processed image, which enables an image used in a mobile communication terminal such as to be easily processed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones and PHSs have a function of easily connecting to networks such as the Internet, and in recent years, many models with a camera have been used. However, although an image taken by a mobile communication terminal with a camera can be added with a comment and transmitted, there is a problem in that it cannot be processed such as combining with another image.

[0003]

Conventionally, in the case of performing such image processing, it is necessary to take measures such as retrieving the image to a mobile communication terminal after retrieving the image in a personal computer for processing. There was a problem that it was very troublesome.

To solve this problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-238037 discloses an image forming apparatus which can easily capture an image into a mobile phone without using a personal computer, but in this case as well, a dedicated apparatus is required. Becomes

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides an image processing system and a processed image capable of easily processing an image on various networks, particularly a network connected via a mobile telephone terminal such as a mobile phone or PHS. It is an object to provide a providing method.

[0006]

A first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is an image processing system for processing an image transmitted from a mobile communication terminal, wherein the movement is identified by a predetermined ID. Image processing receiving means for receiving an image from the mobile communication terminal and receiving a request for a predetermined processing process for the image, in a server system that permits connection from the mobile communication terminal via a network, and the image. An image processing unit that executes a predetermined modification process received by the process accepting unit, an image storage unit that stores a modified image created by the image processing unit executing a predetermined modification process, and an image storage unit that stores the processed image An image processing system for displaying the processed image displayed on the mobile communication terminal and displaying the processed image on a desired location in response to a request. In the arm.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the image processing accepting means presents a frame to be added as a background to the received image to select a desired frame, and the image processing is performed. The means is in an image processing system characterized by synthesizing a selected frame and a received image to create a processed image.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the image processing accepting means causes the contents of the processing to be performed on the received image to be selected, and the image processing means selects. An image processing system is characterized in that it creates a processed image that has been processed according to the contents.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the image processing system according to any one of the first to third aspects, characterized in that the image processing accepting means receives the image by mail.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the processed image providing means discloses only the processed image requester, discloses to a specific third party, and An image processing system is characterized in that at least one kind of disclosure to a specific third party is selected and the processed image is disclosed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the image processing means is processed with a size and capacity that can be displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal that has requested the processing. An image processing system characterized by creating an image.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the image is at least one selected from a still image, a moving image, and a moving image with sound. In the system.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is a processed image providing method for providing a processed image obtained by processing an image transmitted from a mobile communication terminal, which is provided from the mobile communication terminal identified by a predetermined ID. Allow connections over the network,
An image is received from the mobile communication terminal, a request for a predetermined modification process is received for the image, a modified image created by executing the predetermined modification process is stored, and the modified image is stored in the mobile model. A method for providing a processed image is characterized by displaying the image on a communication terminal and displaying the image on a desired place in response to a request.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect, a frame to be added as a background is presented to the received image to select a desired frame, and the selected frame and the received image are combined. A processed image providing method is characterized in that the processed image is created by doing so.

In a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth or ninth aspect, the contents of the processing for the received image are selected, and the processed image is processed by the selected contents. There is a method for providing a processed image.

An eleventh aspect of the present invention is the processed image providing method according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, characterized in that the image is received by mail.

A twelfth aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects, disclosed to only the client of the processed image, disclosed to a specific third party, and to an unspecified third party. In the method for providing a processed image, the processed image is disclosed by selecting at least one of the above-mentioned disclosures.

A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects, that a processed image is created with a size and capacity that can be displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal that has requested the processing. It is a feature of a processed image providing method.

A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the processed image according to any one of the eighth to thirteenth aspects, wherein the image is at least one selected from a still image, a moving image and a moving image with sound. There is a provision method.

According to the present invention, images are easily processed on various networks, particularly networks connected via mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones and PHS, without using a special device. It is possible to provide an image processing system and a method for providing a processed image that can be performed.

[0021]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described below based on an embodiment, but the invention is not limited thereto.

FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an image processing server serving as an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, for example, J-PHON
E's J-SKY (trade name), NTT Docomo's i-mode
(Product name), EzWeb (product name) of KDDI, DDI
A digital mobile phone terminal such as a pocket H "link (trade name) or a PHS, preferably a mobile communication terminal 1 such as a mobile phone having a digital camera or capable of easily connecting the digital camera via a digital network. The image processing server 10 connected is the mobile communication terminal 1
It is a Web server that provides various services by the browser function built into the. In the present embodiment, description of basic functions as a Web server is omitted, and only functions related to the image processing service, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described.

The image processing server 10 comprises an image processing accepting means 11, an image processing means 12 and a processed image providing means 13. Further, as a data storage unit that is an image storage unit, a user information storage unit 14, a processing information storage unit 15,
The reception information storage unit 16, the processed image storage unit 17, and the public information storage unit 18 are provided. In addition, these data storage units 14
Nos. 18 to 18 are clearly shown for the sake of clarity, and it is not necessary for these data storage units to exist separately. Of course, other data storage units may be provided. Needless to say.

Here, the image processing accepting means 11 accepts an image processing service, and functions to receive an image to be processed and to determine a request for the content of the processing. The detailed procedure will be described later,
The device I of the mobile communication terminal 1 is used to access the user.
D, and in addition to this, the user is specified by the user ID and the like, the image to be processed is accepted in a state of being linked with the user information, and the content of the processing requested by the user is specified. . Regarding the user information, the user information storage unit 14 is referred to when necessary, and the information stored in the processing process information storage unit 15 is used to specify the content of the processing process, and further created by this. The reception information is stored in the reception information storage unit 16.

The image processing means 12 executes desired image processing on the basis of the reception information stored in the reception information storage section 16 to generate a processed image. The generated processed image is stored in the processed image storage unit 17 after confirming with the user via the image processing accepting unit 11 as necessary. It should be noted that such a processed image is displayed on the mobile communication terminal 1 and is allowed to be downloaded if necessary.

On the other hand, the processed image providing means 13 provides a service in which the processed image, which has been processed, is stored together with the user information and is displayed according to a request when the same user accesses again. In addition, in response to the user's request, the service to be disclosed to other users who are third parties or specific other users is provided. Although such a service will be described later, information about such a public service is stored in the public information storage unit 18.

The image processing server 10 is a mobile communication terminal 1
If the mobile communication terminal 1 is connected to a digital network connected via a device ID unique to the device, the device ID can be acquired and, in some cases, access can be performed. The user ID given by the contract of the mobile communication terminal 1 is automatically recognizable. The fee for the image processing service may be charged, for example, via the service company of the mobile communication terminal 1 via the user ID, or directly to the user.

The image processing server 10 may, of course, be connectable from the mobile communication terminal 1 via the general Internet. In this case, a unique ID is added as a registration system, and charging is performed by a credit card or It may be performed via a prepaid card or the like.

Here, an example of the procedure of the image processing and the processed image providing service will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the user takes a picture with, for example, a digital camera built in the mobile communication terminal 1 and stores the image 21 in the mobile communication terminal 1 (step S1). Next, the mobile communication terminal 1 accesses the URL of the image processing service of the image processing server 10 (step S2).

When the image processing server 10 is accessed, the image processing accepting means 11 functions, and according to this guide, the image 21 to be processed first is transmitted (step S).
3). At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 3B is displayed on the mobile communication terminal 1, and the displayed mail address 31
The image 21 can be attached to and transmitted. Note that the device ID and the mail address are acquired together with the image 21 by processing so that the device ID is automatically encrypted and attached when the e-mail is sent, and the image is displayed in a state in which the device ID and the mail address are linked. 21 for reception information storage unit 1
6 can be stored.

The method of acquiring the image 21 is not limited to the mail transmission, and if the image 21 can be uploaded to the image processing server 10, the image 21 may be uploaded.

Next, the contents of the processing for the image 21 are decided. In this case, the processing for synthesizing a frame as a background in the image 21 is taken as an example, and thus the frame is selected (step S4). At this time, the mobile communication terminal 1 displays a screen as shown in FIG.
Select a desired frame from A to 22D. When the user selects a frame, the device ID is stored in the reception information storage unit 16 together with the selected frame information.

The content of the processing is not particularly limited, and in addition to frame composition, composition with a predetermined image, for example, composition with a two-shot image with a character image or an idle photograph, black-and-white image conversion, sepia color Changes, partial transformations, partial emphasis, etc. Of course, a plurality of images may be acquired from the user and combined. Further, synthesis with a frame with voice or simple voice addition may be considered. Furthermore, the image is not limited to a still image and may be a moving image. Further, in this case, a process of processing a plurality of still images into a moving image or processing a moving image into a still image can be considered.

When the content of the processing is determined in this way, the image processing means 12 carries out the processing (step S).
5). The processed image 23 that has been processed is stored after confirmation by the user. That is, as shown in FIG. 3D, a screen for confirming the processed image is displayed on the mobile communication terminal 1, and when the album save 32 is selected and confirmation is OK (step S6: YES), The processed image 23 is stored in the processed image storage unit 17 (step S7), and the process is repeated 3
If 3 is selected, the process returns to step S4, and
The frame selection screen of (c) is displayed, and the processing is redone.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the image 21 is combined with the frame 22A and the processed image 23 is combined.
Such a processed image 23 can be downloaded by the user as needed, but in the present embodiment, the processed image 23 is saved in his / her own album, and if the same user accesses the album, the pasted image can be obtained by accessing the album. It is possible to display the processed image 23 including the processed image.

The publication of the processed image in such an album is carried out by the processed image providing means 13. In this embodiment, the storage address of the processed image 23 is stored together with the user information having the device ID and the mail address as the identification ID. The processed image 23 stored in the public information storage unit 18 and stored at the predetermined address of the processed image storage unit 17 is displayed on the mobile communication terminal 1 in response to the user's request and can be downloaded as needed. It is like this.

Further, the processed image providing means 13 can provide various public services. For example, operating a public album that exposes the processed image 23 to general users,
It can be published in a public album with the permission of the owner of the processed image 23.

Furthermore, a public service to a specific other user can be performed, an e-mail describing a predetermined URL is sent to the other user specified by the user, and the other user accesses the predetermined URL. It is also possible to display the processed image 23 at times.

Here, an image that can be displayed on the mobile communication terminal 1 is displayed.
The image format differs depending on each telecommunications carrier, but image processing
The means 12 executes desired image processing to obtain a desired processed image 2
Processed images in multiple image formats when generating 3
Generate and store the processed image 23
Processed image suitable for the user's model when accessing
If the image 23 is displayed on the mobile communication terminal 1,
Yes. For example, in J-PHONE and KDDI, PNG, N
GIF for TT Docomo, BITMA for DDI pocket
The image format P is used, but all
Prepare the processed image 23 in the image format in advance
If you do this, you can easily provide services to all models.
be able to.

Further, the release of such processed image 23 is as follows.
It is desirable that the processed image 23 be stored only in the processed image storage unit 17, and that the display on the public album or the like be handled by linking to the stored processed image 23. This has the advantage that not only the capacity of the storage unit can be reduced, but also when the user stops the disclosure, the original processed image 23 can be deleted or moved.

In the case of operating the above-mentioned public album, a service for exchanging processed images with other users, a favorite album service in which only processed images of one's liking are collected from the published processed images, etc. Various services can be provided.

[0044]

As described above, according to the present invention,
It is possible to provide an image processing system and a processed image providing method capable of easily processing an image on various networks, particularly a network connected via a mobile telephone terminal such as a mobile phone or PHS.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a processed image providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a processed image providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an image processing process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Mobile communication terminal 10 Image processing server 11 Image processing acceptance means 12 Image processing means 13 Processed image providing means 14 User information storage 15 Processing information storage 16 Reception information storage 17 Processed image storage 18 Public information storage

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Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. An image processing system for processing an image transmitted from a mobile communication terminal, the server system permitting connection from a mobile communication terminal identified by a predetermined ID via a network, An image processing reception unit that receives an image from the mobile communication terminal and that receives a request for a predetermined processing process for the image; and an image processing unit that executes the predetermined processing process received by the image processing reception unit, An image storage unit that stores a processed image created by the image processing unit performing a predetermined processing process, and a processed image stored in the image storage unit that is displayed on the mobile communication terminal, and in response to a request. An image processing system, comprising: a processed image providing unit that publishes the image at a desired location. 2. The image processing receiving means according to claim 1, wherein a frame to be added as a background to the received image is presented to select a desired frame, and the image processing means receives the selected frame and the received frame. An image processing system characterized by creating a processed image by synthesizing the processed image. 3. The image processing accepting means according to claim 1, wherein the image processing accepting means selects the content of the modification processing for the received image, and the image processing means performs the modification processing of the selected content. An image processing system characterized by creating an image. 4. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image processing accepting unit receives the image by e-mail. 5. The processed image providing means according to claim 1, wherein the processed image providing means is disclosed only to a requester of the processed image, disclosed to a specific third party, and disclosed to an unspecified third party. The image processing system is characterized in that at least one or more of the above are selected to publish the processed image. 6. The image processing means according to claim 1, wherein the image processing means creates a processed image with a size and capacity that can be displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal that has requested the processing. Image processing system. 7. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image is at least one selected from a still image, a moving image, and a moving image with sound. 8. A processed image providing method for providing a processed image obtained by processing an image transmitted from a mobile communication terminal, wherein a connection from a mobile communication terminal identified by a predetermined ID via a network is provided. Permits, receives an image from the mobile communication terminal, receives a request for a predetermined processing process for the image, stores the processed image created by executing the predetermined processing process, and stores the processed image. A method for providing a processed image, which is displayed on the mobile communication terminal and is disclosed to a desired place in response to a request. 9. The processed image according to claim 8, wherein a frame to be added as a background to the received image is presented to select a desired frame, and the selected frame and the received image are combined to create a processed image. A method for providing a processed image, characterized by: 10. The processed image providing method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the processed image content is selected for the received image, and a processed image subjected to the processed processing of the selected content is created. . 11. The processed image providing method according to claim 8, wherein the image is received by mail. 12. The method according to claim 8, wherein at least one of the processed image is disclosed to only a client, disclosure to a specific third party, and disclosure to an unspecified third party. A method for providing a processed image, wherein the processed image is disclosed by selecting. 13. The processed image providing method according to claim 8, wherein the processed image is created with a size and capacity that can be displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal that has requested the processing. 14. The processed image providing method according to claim 8, wherein the image is at least one selected from a still image, a moving image, and a moving image with sound.