JP2004110244A - Print system and print - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a print system for stably and efficiently duplicating prints of the same quality as those created during simultaneous printing (first time printing) by eliminating the need to store printed films and image data, and enabling a reprinting process to be executed only from prints for viewing; and to provide prints. <P>SOLUTION: The print system has an attaching means for attaching to each print a storage part which can transmit and receive data by wireless communication; a storage means for storing in the storage part information related to an image to be reproduced on each print; and a reading means for reading the related information from the storage part attached to each print. During the simultaneous printing, the storage part is attached to each print by the attaching means and the related information is recorded in the storage part by the recording means. During reprinting, a reprint is created using the related information read by the reading means from the storage part attached to each print. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of a print system that outputs a print (photograph) reproducing an input image.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, printing of an image taken on a photographic film (hereinafter referred to as film) such as a negative film or a reversal film onto a photosensitive material (printing paper) is performed by projecting an image of the film onto a photographic paper, so-called direct exposure. The method by exposure (analog exposure) is performed. Also, in recent years, a method using digital exposure, that is, image data obtained by photoelectrically reading an image taken on a film, or image data taken by a digital still camera (DSC) is obtained. A method of printing an image (latent image) by scanning and exposing a photosensitive material with recording light modulated in accordance with the image data and printing is widely used.
[0003]
Of the prints created in this manner, there are many orders for so-called reprinting (reprinting) in which a print of the same image as a specific print is created again.
When ordering reprints from film, customers select an image to order by looking at prints and index prints that have already been created, enter the number of prints in a predetermined column for each frame of the negative sheet or order sheet, DPE stores, etc. It is done by bringing it with the film. At a DPE store or the like that has received an order for reprinting, a designated frame written on a negative sheet or order sheet is searched from the film and printed for the designated number of sheets.
[0004]
On the other hand, in order to reprint from image data, a customer selects an image to order by looking at an already created print or an image displayed on a PC or DSC display, and the image data is recorded. The recording medium is brought into a DPE store or the like, or the image data is transmitted to the DPE store or the like by communication means such as the Internet. At this time, the order contents are input by an order receiving terminal installed in the DPE store or the necessary information is input to the order form provided as electronic data from the print service provider and transmitted to the DPE store together with the image data. Sometimes. At the DPE store or the like that has received the order, the designated image data is taken out from the recording medium or printed by the designated number using the image data received by the communication means.
[0005]
In this way, when there is a possibility of ordering reprints, the customer keeps a lot of films, original image data, etc. that record the original images of the prints separately from the prints that are kept for viewing. When ordering for reprinting, find the film or original image data that contains the image you want to order from among them, and then find the frame number or file to order on the negative sheet, order form, order form, etc. The name must be specified correctly, which is very annoying.
In addition, in a DPE store or the like, an image that has been ordered for reprinting is searched from a film in which a plurality of images are continuously recorded, or from a storage medium in which a plurality of image data is recorded. It is necessary and work efficiency is bad.
[0006]
Furthermore, an image reproduced by reprinting is required to have substantially the same color and density as the previously created print image.
However, in print processing, the color and density of the finished print are influenced by the performance of the scanner that reads the image from the film, the method of image data processing and correction, the fine adjustment at the time of image processing verification by the operator, the performance of the printer, etc. There may be a slight difference. It is difficult for an operator who has little experience and knowledge in image processing to adjust such subtle differences in image quality by fine-tuning the image processing conditions and output an image of the same quality as the previous print. In other words, the time required for the work becomes longer, and the waste of materials due to rejected prints also increases.
[0007]
With respect to such a problem, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-338062 (Patent Document 1), when an image photographed on a film is read and image processing is performed to create a print, Attached to the back, front, and index prints of prints, and associates the original image data of each frame and image processing information indicating the applied image processing method or image data after image processing with the identification information of each frame In the reprinting, the identification information of the frame to be reprinted is read from the print or the like, the corresponding image data and the image processing information are read from the storage means, and the print process is performed. There has been proposed a printing system capable of outputting a print reproducing an image having the same color and density as that of the print. According to this printing system, the customer can store only the prints for viewing, and can order reprints by bringing the prints that he / she wants to reprint to a DPE shop or the like, and can reprint the same image quality as the previous prints. Can be obtained.
[0008]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-338062
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the print system proposed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-338062 (Patent Document 1), a print service provider such as a DPE store has to store image data of all customers, which is enormous. A storage means with a large capacity is required, and the management cost increases. In addition, since there are many image data to be stored that are not ordered for reprinting, the management cost is wasted.
[0010]
On the other hand, a method of copying the print by obtaining image data by reading an image recorded on the print with a scanner or the like is also possible. According to this method, storage of film and image data is unnecessary.
However, with this method, the obtained image data may differ depending on the performance of the printer that created the previous print and the performance of the scanner that reads the print image, so a print with the same image quality as the original print is created. Is difficult. Also, if the original print has been stored in a light-exposed condition, it is fading, or has dirt, or the print has been folded and wrinkled, the original print It is difficult to reproduce the image.
[0011]
An object of the present invention is a printing system that solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and outputs a print that reproduces an image taken on a photographic film or an image taken with a digital still camera, etc. There is no need to store film and image data, and reprint processing can be performed only from prints for viewing. Stable prints with the same quality as the prints created at the same time (first print) It is another object of the present invention to provide a printing system and a print that reproduces efficiently.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a print system that performs image processing on an input image and outputs a print reproduced as a visible image, and a storage unit capable of transmitting and receiving data by wireless communication is attached to the print. An attaching means for recording, a recording means for recording related information of an image reproduced on the print in the storage section, and a reading means for reading the related information from the storage section attached to the print. At the time of printing, the storage unit is attached to the print by the attaching unit and the related information is recorded in the storage unit by the recording unit, and from the storage unit attached to the print at the time of reprinting The present invention provides a printing system that creates a reprint using the related information read by the reading means.
[0013]
Here, it is preferable that the related information includes at least one of original image data, intermediate processed image data, and final processed image data of an image output to the print.
The related information includes at least one or more of image processing conditions in the image processing, shooting information when acquiring the original image of the print, subject related information of the original image, message information, advertisement information, and copyright information. Is preferred.
The related information preferably includes at least one of a customer ID, a laboratory ID, a print ID, and an image file ID.
[0014]
Preferably, the related information includes order information including a customer ID, the number of prints, and a print size, and print creation processing is performed using the order information.
[0015]
The present invention also provides a print that is obtained by performing image processing on an input image and reproducing it as a visible image, storing related information of the image reproduced on the print, and capable of transmitting and receiving data by wireless communication. The present invention provides a print characterized by the above.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the printing system and printing of the present invention will be described in detail based on preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0017]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a printing system according to the present invention.
The print system 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes an image input device 12, an image processing device 14, an image output device 16, and a control unit 18, and an image processing device 14 for image data of an input image obtained by the image input device 12. Are subjected to predetermined image processing to obtain an output image (photo print) and output image data from the image output device 16.
[0018]
The image input device 12 acquires image data (hereinafter referred to as original image data) of an original image for creating a print, and includes a film scanner 28, a media driver 30, an image data receiving device 32, and an IC tag reading device 34. Prepare.
[0019]
The film scanner 28 photoelectrically reads a film image recorded on a photographic film (hereinafter referred to as a film) such as a negative film or a reversal film, and outputs the obtained image data to the image processing device 14. In the film scanner 28 of FIG. 1, light of the three primary colors R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is transmitted through the film, and the projection light of the film image is formed on the light receiving surface of the area CCD sensor. As a result, R, G, and B signals corresponding to the film image are obtained, converted into digital image data by A / D conversion, and output to the image processing device 14.
[0020]
In the printing system 10 of the present embodiment, the film scanner 28 performs reading at a low resolution (pre-scan) prior to reading at high resolution (fine scan) for obtaining image data for recording, thereby performing fine scan. The reading conditions (the aperture value of the light amount, the charge accumulation time of the CCD sensor, etc.) are determined, and fine scanning is performed under the determined conditions. Image data by pre-scanning (pre-scan data) and image data by fine scanning (fine scanning data) are output to the image processing device.
[0021]
The media driver 30 is, for example, a flexible disk (FD), Zip^TMMagnetic disks such as CD-R, optical disks such as CD-R, magneto-optical disks (MO), PC cards that can be loaded into digital still cameras, and SmartMedia (registered trademark)Any one of various information storage media such as an IC card is set, and the image data stored in the set information storage medium is read and output to the image processing device 14. The media driver 30 may be a readable / writable device, and the image output device 16 may also be used for outputting image data.
[0022]
The image data receiving device 32 is connected to a computer network such as the Internet, receives image data from an information processing device (for example, a personal computer) via the computer network, and outputs the received image data to the image processing device 14.
[0023]
The IC tag reading device 34 is a reading device that reads data from an IC tag attached to the back surface (non-image recording surface) of a print by a printer 24 described later. The IC tag reading device 34 wirelessly (non-contactingly) reads data from the IC tag on the back side of the print, and outputs the read data to the image processing device 14.
[0024]
In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the printer 24 is configured to attach an IC tag to the print. Therefore, the IC tag reader 34 is used as the image input device 12, but a storage unit attached to the print. When a storage medium other than an IC tag is used, a reading device corresponding to the storage medium may be prepared as the image input device 12.
[0025]
The image processing device 14 performs image processing on the image data output from the image input device 12 and outputs the processed image data to the image output device 16. The image processing apparatus 14 includes an image data preprocessing unit 38, a first memory 40, a second memory 42, a first image processing unit 44, and a second image processing unit 46.
[0026]
The image data preprocessing unit 38 performs predetermined preprocessing on the image data output from the image input device 12 according to the device that output the image data. Examples of pre-processing for image data input from the film scanner 28 include dark correction, density conversion, shading correction, and defective pixel correction. As preprocessing for image data input from the media driver 30, the image data receiving device 32, or the IC tag reading device 34, for example, image data compressed and recorded on an information storage medium (for example, image data in JPEG format) ) And image processing such as improvement in sharpness.
[0027]
The image data preprocessing unit 38 sends prescan data from the film scanner 28 to the first memory 40 and sends fine scan data to the second memory 42.
The first memory 40 and the second memory 42 are frame memories that store image data. The first memory 40 stores low-resolution image data for confirmation (verification), and the second memory 42 stores high-resolution image data for creating an output image.
The image data pre-processing unit 38 sends the image data from the media driver 30, the image data receiving device 32, or the IC tag reading device 34 to the first memory 40 and the second memory 42, respectively. Is sent to the image data converted to the same low resolution as the pre-scan data.
[0028]
The first image processing unit 44 and the second image processing unit 46 are configured by combining a CPU, a memory, various image processing circuits, and the like.
The first image processing unit 44 reads the low-resolution image data stored in the first memory 40, and when the read image data is pre-scan data acquired by the film scanner 28, the first image processing unit 44 is based on the image data. Thus, a density histogram is created, an image feature amount is calculated, and the like, and fine scanning reading conditions in the film scanner 28 are determined. The determined reading condition is notified to the film scanner 28 by the control unit 18, and the film scanner 28 executes a fine scan according to this condition.
[0029]
The first image processing unit 44 automatically sets various image processing conditions by calculation based on the low-resolution image data read from the first memory 40 (setup calculation), and performs processing according to the set processing conditions. The processed image data is output to the display 22 of the image output device 16. The operator performs image verification on the image displayed on the display 22 and determines the image processing conditions. The first image processing unit 44 notifies the second image processing unit 46 of the determined processing conditions.
When information about image processing conditions at the time of reprinting and at the time of simultaneous printing (at the time of initial printing) is given, image processing is performed based on the information and processed image data is created, and the display 22 Is output.
[0030]
As described above, the fine scan data acquired under the determined fine scan reading condition, or the media driver 30, the image data receiving device 32, or the IC tag reading device 34 is output to the second memory 42. Stores high resolution image data.
The second image processing unit 46 reads out the high-resolution image data from the second memory 42, and based on the determined or given image processing conditions, the dynamic range that retains color / density correction and intermediate gradation. Image output device by performing predetermined image processing such as compression / decompression (adding a dodging effect by image processing), electronic scaling processing (image enlargement / reduction), sharpening processing (sharpness), etc. 16 is output.
[0031]
The image output device 16 visualizes and outputs the image data after the image processing, or outputs the image data as it is.
The image output device 16 includes a display 22 for displaying an image during or after image processing, and a printer 24 for outputting a photographic print (hereinafter referred to as a print) for image processing verification in the image processing device 14. And a media driver 26 for recording the output image data on an information storage medium such as a CD-R.
[0032]
The printer 24 is an image output device that scans and exposes a photosensitive material to record a latent image, and then performs development processing to output a print. In the printer 24, the processed image data output from the second image processing unit 46 is recorded as a print image on the photosensitive material surface (print surface) of the photosensitive material (printing paper), and is also recorded on an IC tag on which an IC memory is mounted. To be recorded. This IC tag is attached to the back surface (print back surface, non-sensitive material surface) of the photosensitive material. FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of the printer 24.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 2, the printer 24 includes a magazine 52 in which a long photosensitive material A is stored in a roll, a cutter 54 that cuts the long photosensitive material A into a predetermined length, a back printing unit 56, and the like. The exposure unit 58, the developing unit 60, the drying unit 68, the recording unit 70, the attaching unit 71, the sorter 72, the magazine 52, the exposure unit 58, the developing unit 60, and the discharging unit 58 until the sheet is discharged The entire process includes a conveying unit 74 that conveys the photosensitive material A along a predetermined path.
[0034]
The back printing means 56 prints on the back surface of the photosensitive material A such as identification information of the original image such as a frame number, film ID number, or image file ID, and a photograph date, print printing date, customer ID or DPE store ID. It prints relatively little information about. As the back printing means 56, all kinds of back printing means used for photographic printers such as a dot impact printer, an ink ribbon printer, and an ink jet printer can be used.
[0035]
The exposure unit 58 is a known light beam scanning device that scans and exposes the photosensitive material A with a light beam L modulated according to an image to be recorded and records a latent image on the photosensitive material A. In the exposure unit 58, a light beam L modulated according to the image data output from the image processing device 14 (second image processing unit 46) is emitted, and a direction (sub-scanning) orthogonal to the main scanning direction at the recording position. The latent image is recorded on the photosensitive material A by scanning exposure of the photosensitive material A conveyed in the direction).
[0036]
The developing unit 60 develops the latent image recorded on the photosensitive material A. The developing unit 60 has a color developing tank 62, a bleach-fixing tank 64, and washing tanks 66a, 66b, 66c and 66d. The photosensitive material A is conveyed by the conveying means 74, and is sequentially immersed in each of these tanks, and subjected to color development, bleaching / fixing, and water washing. As a result, the image exposed and recorded on the photosensitive material A is visualized.
[0037]
The drying unit 68 dries the developed photosensitive material A by the conveying means 74 while drying it with, for example, warm air.
[0038]
The recording unit 70 records the related information of the image recorded on the photosensitive material A (print) on the IC tag, and the attaching unit 71 attaches the IC tag to the back surface of the photosensitive material A.
Here, the related information is, for example, image data of an image recorded on a print (including intermediate image data and final processed image data in addition to original image data), image processing information, camera information at the time of photographing the original image, Shooting information such as shooting position information, subject related information, message information input by a customer, advertisement information provided by a print service provider (DPE store, lab, etc.), print copyright information, customer ID, lab ID, print ID And print identification information such as an image file ID.
[0039]
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of a print output from the printer 24, where (A) represents the print front surface and (B) represents the print back surface. As shown in the figure, an IC tag T is attached to the back side of the print.
The IC tag T is a storage medium that has no power supply, has an IC memory (storage unit), an antenna, a control circuit necessary for communication, and the like, and can exchange data in the IC memory wirelessly without contact. . The recording unit 70 records the print-related information output from the image processing apparatus 14 (second image processing unit 46) or the control unit 18 in the IC memory of the IC tag T, and the attaching unit 71 is recorded. The IC tag T is attached to the back surface of the photosensitive material A corresponding to the content, and the printed product is discharged to the sorter 72 as a finished print.
[0040]
In this embodiment, after recording the related information on the IC tag T by the recording means 70, the IC tag T is attached to the photosensitive material A by the attaching means 71. The adhering means 71 is provided on the upstream side, and after the IC tag T is attached to the photosensitive material A by the adhering means 71, the related information of the same photosensitive material A (print) is recorded on the IC tag T by the recording means 70. Good.
Further, the attachment surface of the IC tag T is not limited to the back surface of the photosensitive material A, and may be attached anywhere, but is preferably other than the area where the image of the surface of the photosensitive material A is recorded. As the attaching method by the attaching means 71, any method may be used as long as the IC tag T can be fixed to the photosensitive material A so as not to disturb the viewing of the image recorded on the photosensitive material A.
[0041]
Further, the storage medium attached to the back surface of the photosensitive material A is not limited to the IC tag, can transmit and receive data wirelessly, has a storage capacity sufficient for the amount of information to be held, and the photosensitive material A Any storage medium may be used as long as it is a size suitable for attaching to the recording medium. In this case, the recording means 70 and the attachment means 71 may be recording means and attachment means corresponding to the storage medium. .
[0042]
The sorter 72 is a known sorter having a plurality of shelves (bins) arranged in the vertical direction, and is moved up and down by known means so that each shelf corresponds to a print discharge port. The sorter 72 moves the shelf up and down in accordance with, for example, one order unit (usually one film), a specified number of sheets unit, or information stored in the IC tag T, and the predetermined shelf corresponds to the print discharge port. By doing so, the photo prints are sorted into each shelf.
[0043]
The transport unit 74 is a known transport unit that transports the photosensitive material A along a predetermined path of the printer 24. The conveying unit 74 includes a plurality of conveying roller pairs, a guide plate, a guide roller, and the like arranged at intervals shorter than the length of the photosensitive material A in the conveying direction. The conveying roller pairs and the like are appropriately continuously arranged in addition to the illustrated ones.
[0044]
As described above, an image is reproduced on one surface, and a print with an IC tag T storing information related to the image output to the print is output from the printer 24 on the back surface.
[0045]
The control unit 18 performs control and management of the print system 10 as a whole, various operations and condition settings, and is connected to the image input device 12, the image processing device 14, and the image output device 16, and includes instructions. A key input unit 20 such as a keyboard or mouse for input is connected. Further, the control unit 18 outputs information that is not processed by the image processing device 14 among the related information read by the IC tag reading device 34 and related information input from the key input unit 20 to the printer 24.
[0046]
Hereinafter, the operation of the printing system 10 when the image data of the image recorded on the print is recorded on the IC tag T as the related information when the customer orders simultaneous printing will be described.
When a customer brings a film on which an image has been taken to a DPE store or the like and places an order for simultaneous printing, the operator sets the film on the film scanner 28. The film scanner 28 obtains input image data from the image recorded on the set film and transmits it to the image data preprocessing unit 38.
Further, when the customer brings the recording medium on which the image data is recorded to the DPE store or the like, or sends the image data to the DPE store via the Internet or the like and places an order for printing, the media driver 30 or the image data The receiving device 32 acquires input image data and transmits it to the image data preprocessing unit 38.
[0047]
The image data pre-processing unit 38 performs predetermined pre-processing on the input image data, sends the pre-scan data or the reduced-resolution image data to the first memory 40, and sends the fine scan data or the high-resolution image data to the second memory. Send to memory 42. The first image processing unit 44 reads the low-resolution image data stored in the first memory 40, automatically sets the image processing conditions (setup calculation), performs image processing, and displays the image processing on the display 22. The operator performs an examination on the image displayed on the display 22 and determines the image processing conditions. The first image processing unit 44 notifies the second image processing unit 46 of the confirmed image processing conditions.
[0048]
The second image processing unit 46 reads the high-resolution image data of the same image as the image processed by the first image processing unit 44 from the second memory 42 and follows the image processing conditions notified from the first image processing unit 44. Image processing is performed, and the processed image data is output to the exposure unit 58 and the recording means 70 of the printer 24.
[0049]
Here, the second image processing unit 46 outputs the processed image data for image recording on the print surface to the recording means 70 for recording on the IC tag T attached to the back side of the print. The image data as the related information to be recorded on the tag T is not limited to the processed image data for image recording. The image data before the image processing (original image data) or the image data at the intermediate stage of the image processing (intermediate image data) Processed image data).
Since such image data generally has a large data amount, it may be output to the recording means 70 after being compressed by a known compression method such as JPEG within a range that does not significantly affect the image quality at the time of reprinting. .
[0050]
Further, the second image processing unit 46 creates image processing information indicating image processing conditions to be applied to the image data read from the second memory 42, and combines it with the image data for IC tag recording as the related information as a printer. It is also preferable to output to 24 recording means 70.
It is also preferable to output the input device information indicating the type and characteristics of the image input apparatus 12 that acquired the original image data to the printer 24 as related information together with any of the image data.
Hereinafter, one or both of the image processing information and the input device information is referred to as image information.
[0051]
The printer 24 records a print image on the surface of the photosensitive material A using the processed image data output from the second image processing unit 46 at the exposure unit 58 (see FIG. 3A). The recording means 70 records the image data output from the second image processing section 46 and preferably the image information as related information on the IC tag T. The attaching means 71 records the IC tag T on the photosensitive material A. Is attached to the back surface (see FIG. 3B) and output as a finished print.
In addition, when recording of image data on a CD-R or the like has been ordered from a customer, the processed image data created by the second image processing unit 46 and preferably related information including image information are stored in the media. The data is recorded on a CD-R or the like by the driver 26.
[0052]
The operation of the print system 10 when a reprint order is received from a customer when image data and image information of an image recorded on a print are recorded as related information on the IC tag T will be described below.
A customer brings a print, which is printed by the printing system 10 at the time of simultaneous printing (at the time of the first printing) and has an IC tag T storing image data and image information as related information on the back surface, to a DPE store or the like. When the reprint order is made, the operator reads the IC tag T of the print with the IC tag reader 34 and inputs the number of reprints to the control unit 18 by the key input unit 20.
[0053]
The IC tag reader 34 reads the related information stored in the IC tag T attached to the back side of the print to obtain image data and image information (image processing information and input device information), and an image data preprocessing unit 38.
Here, the IC tag reader 34 can wirelessly read the IC tag T of each print, and can also read a plurality of IC tags at a time. The image data can be acquired in a simple operation and in a short time as compared with the case where the image data is read by the scanner or the image of the original print is read by the reflective scanner. Thus, after acquiring image data and image information in a short time, the original print can be returned to the customer.
[0054]
The image data transmitted from the IC tag reader 34 is stored in the second memory 42 via the image data preprocessing unit 38, and the image data whose resolution has been reduced is stored in the first memory 40. On the other hand, the image processing information and input device information transmitted from the IC tag reader 34 are sent to the first image processing unit 44 via the first memory 40.
[0055]
The first image processing unit 44 reads the low-resolution image data stored in the first memory 40 and performs image processing under image processing conditions set according to the image processing information and input device information sent from the IC tag reading device 34. Is displayed on the display 22. The operator performs an examination on the image displayed on the display 22 and determines an image processing condition. The first image processing unit 44 notifies the second image processing unit 46 of the confirmed image processing conditions.
[0056]
Here, the image processing conditions set from the image processing information and the input device information are preferably adjustable for each image processing. In this case, the image processing conditions can be changed according to the customer's request. Examples of image processing conditions according to customer demands include density and color correction, sharpness adjustment, print size change, color tone conversion from a color image to a monotone image, a sepia color image, and the like. The latest image processing algorithm may be applicable.
[0057]
The second image processing unit 46 reads the image data from the second memory 42, performs image processing according to the image processing conditions notified from the first image processing unit 44, and outputs the processed image data to the printer 24.
Here, the image data to be subjected to image processing is image data read from the IC tag T attached to the original print, so that the original print data is obtained by reading the print image with a scanner. Is not affected by the performance of the printer that outputs the image, the performance of the scanner that reads the print image, and the like. In addition, even when the original print image is faded, or when there is damage such as dirt, graffiti, or broken lines on the image, it is possible to create a print with the same image quality as the first output.
[0058]
Further, since the image processing information and input device information at the time of simultaneous printing (at the time of the first printing) are obtained from the information stored in the IC tag T, image processing similar to that at the time of simultaneous printing is performed on the image data. In addition, image processing according to the characteristics of the input device at the time of simultaneous printing can be performed, and a print having the same image quality as that output at the time of simultaneous printing can be created.
[0059]
Both the processed image data for image recording and the processed image data for IC tag recording or the image data before processing (original image data) created by the second image processing unit 46 are sent to the printer 24. Here, the image data for IC tag recording may be either original image data at the time of reprinting, that is, either original image data or processed image data at the time of initial printing, or processed image data at the time of reprinting, Both may be used. Also, image information is created from input device information at the time of simultaneous printing, image processing conditions, and image processing conditions changed at the time of reprinting, and output to the printer 24 together with image data for IC tag recording. Is also preferable.
[0060]
The printer 24 records a print image on the surface of the photosensitive material A based on the processed image data output from the second image processing unit 46, and outputs the same on the back surface of the photosensitive material A from the second image processing unit 46. The IC tag T storing the image data and the related information including the image information is attached, and the number of prints instructed by the control unit 18 is output.
Further, when recording of image data to a CD-R or the like has been ordered by a customer, the processed image data created by the second image processing unit 46 and preferably the image information is stored in the media driver 26 by the CD. -R etc. are recorded.
[0061]
In the above description, an example in which image data and image information are recorded as related information in the IC tag T of a print to be reprinted has been described. However, when image information is not recorded in the IC tag T, for example, Similar to the printing system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-338062, at the time of simultaneous printing, print identification information (print ID) is printed on the back side of the print, or the print ID is recorded on the IC tag T, and applied to the image of this print. The image processing information associated with the print ID is stored in the storage means, and at the time of reprinting, the image processing information corresponding to the print ID of the print to be reprinted is read from the storage means, and the same image as that at the time of simultaneous printing is read. An image processing condition similar to that at the time of simultaneous printing may be obtained by a method such as processing.
[0062]
Further, it is possible to record only the print ID of the print on the IC tag T. In this case, image data, image processing information, and various other related information are stored in a personal computer (PC) of a customer or a computer (server) of a print service provider (laboratory) in association with a print ID.
When reprinting such a print, the print ID is read from the IC tag T, and based on this print ID, related information on this print is retrieved from the customer's PC via the network, or the laboratory server is accessed. To obtain related information such as image data and image processing information, and then print creation processing is performed in the same manner as in the above-described example. If various other related information is obtained, the print creation process may be performed by performing a process according to the type of the related information.
[0063]
Next, a case where information such as a message input by a customer or an advertisement provided by a lab is recorded on the print IC tag T as print-related information will be described with reference to FIG.
[0064]
When creating a print, information such as a message from a customer or an advertisement from a laboratory is input from the key input unit 20 or the like of the print system 10, or the above-mentioned data created by a PC or the like is received by the media driver 30 or image data. When acquired by the device 32, these pieces of information are sent to the recording means 70 of the printer 24, recorded on the IC tag T, and attached to the back side of the print by the attaching means 71.
Alternatively, an IC writing device may be provided separately, and the above-mentioned data created by a PC or the like may be sent to the IC writing device so that data can be recorded on the IC tag T after print creation.
Note that information such as messages and advertisements may be moving image data or audio data in addition to image and character data.
[0065]
If information such as a message or an advertisement is stored in the IC tag T of the print that has been ordered for reprinting, the information is read out by the IC tag reader 34 during the reprinting process, and the image data The image is sent to the first image processing unit 44 via the preprocessing unit 38 and the first memory 40.
The processing method when image data, image information, and the like are recorded on the IC tag T is the same as in the above-described example, and thus description thereof is omitted.
[0066]
Information such as messages and advertisements is recorded on the print in a form according to the type of data or according to an instruction from the key input unit 20 or the like. That is, the first image processing unit 44 synthesizes the processed image data, passes through a test by the operator, creates the second image processing unit 46, generates the synthesized image data, and sends the synthesized image data to the printer 24 to be recorded as a print image. Alternatively, these pieces of information are sent to the printer 24 as they are, and characters and the like are recorded on the front or back side of the print.
Further, all or part of information such as messages and advertisements is sent from the second image processing unit 46 to the recording means 70 of the printer 24 and recorded as related information on the IC tag T. This IC tag T is attached to the back side of the print.
[0067]
The IC tag reading device 34 may send information such as a message and an advertisement to the second image processing unit 46 and perform processing such as composite image data creation in the second image processing unit 46.
Further, at the time of print appreciation, the print appreciation may be performed while the message information recorded on the IC tag on the back side of the print is reproduced by a predetermined reproduction means.
[0068]
Next, a case where information relating to the copyright of a print is recorded on the IC tag T as print related information will be described with reference to FIG. This copyright information indicates that the print is copy-prohibited for copyright protection, the copy-permitted number is limited, the resolution at the time of copy is limited, and the like.
[0069]
When such copyright information is input from the key input unit 20 or the like of the print system 10, or when copyright information created by a PC or the like is acquired by the media driver 30 or the image data receiving device 32, This information is sent to the recording means 70 of the printer 24, recorded as related information on the IC tag T, and attached to the back surface of the print by the attaching means 71.
Alternatively, an IC writing device may be provided separately, and the above-mentioned data created by a PC or the like may be sent to the IC writing device so that data can be recorded on the IC tag T after print creation.
[0070]
If the copyright information is stored in the IC tag T of the print for which the reprint order has been placed, this information is read out by the IC tag reader 34 during the reprint process, and the image data preprocessing unit 38 The image data is sent to the first image processing unit 44 via the first memory 40.
The processing method when image data, image information, and the like are recorded on the IC tag T is the same as in the above-described example, and thus description thereof is omitted.
[0071]
When the first image processing unit 44 receives the copyright information, the first image processing unit 44 performs a process according to the content. For example, if the copy of the print is prohibited by the copyright information, the fact that the copy of the print is prohibited is output by display on the display 22, voice output, etc., and the copy of the print (reprint) ) Stop processing.
[0072]
Further, for example, if the permitted number of copies of the print is limited by copyright information, the first image processing unit 44 performs a copying process and records the number of copies being processed on the IC tag T. In this case, the number of copies can be limited by making the IC tag reader 34 a writable device, recording the number of copies on the IC tag T of the original print, and making the copy impossible from the duplicated print. . Alternatively, copying from the original print may be disabled, and the printer 24 may record the copy permitted number on the IC of the newly copied print. If the number of copies being processed has reached the number of copies permitted for copyright information, the fact that the number of copies allowed for printing has been exceeded is output by display on the display 22, voice output, etc., and the copy process is interrupted.
[0073]
Also, for example, if the resolution at the time of copying the print is limited by copyright information, the first image processing unit 44 performs image processing so that the processed image is equal to or lower than the resolution limited by the copyright information. The conditions are set, and the second image processing unit 46 creates image data having a resolution lower than the limit resolution and outputs it to the printer 24. An IC tag T storing copyright information can also be attached to a print created by the printer 24 to restrict the copy of the print.
[0074]
In this way, it is possible to restrict the copy of the print by storing the copyright information, that is, information such as prohibition of copy of the print, restriction of the number of copies, restriction of the copy resolution, in the IC tag T of the print. it can.
[0075]
Note that the copyright information read by the IC tag reader 34 may be sent to the second image processing unit 46 and the above-described processing may be performed by the second image processing unit 46.
[0076]
Next, an example in which image data of a print image and additional information related to the print image are recorded on the IC tag T as print related information will be described.
[0077]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-66312, filed by the present applicant, is an image reproduction method for taking a picture with a camera, a digital camera, etc., reproducing it as a photographic print or a display image, and outputting it. Shooting information such as shooting date / time, shooting position, shooting orientation, and shooting magnification is recorded in a film or a memory attached to the film, and the shot image is output as a print or displayed on a monitor or projector. In this case, based on the shooting information, additional information related to the shooting situation or the subject of the shot image is selected from a database or the like, and the selected character data, document data, audio data, still image data or An image reproduction method is disclosed in which additional information such as moving image data is added to a captured image for reproduction. FIGS. 4A, 4B and 4C show the flow of this image reproduction method.
[0078]
Here, FIG. 4A is an example of APS (Advanced Photo System), in which shooting information is recorded in the magnetic recording area of the APS film, and the recorded content is read by a magnetic reader. FIG. 4B shows an example of 135 film, in which photographing information is optically recorded before development of the film, and the recorded content is read by a known character recognition technique. In FIG. 4C, when shooting with an APS-compatible camera, GPS (Global Positioning System) using an artificial satellite is used, and further, shooting is performed with an APS-compatible camera to which a direction indicator for a direction finder is added. Thus, as shooting information, the latitude, longitude and altitude of the shooting location, as well as the shooting azimuth of the horizontal and vertical planes are recorded in the magnetic recording area, and the shooting magnification at the time of shooting can also be recorded. Yes, this photographing information is read by a magnetic reader. On the other hand, when shooting with a digital still camera, shooting information is stored in an information storage medium together with image data.
[0079]
The case where the printing system according to the present invention is a system that acquires additional information by reading shooting information recorded at the time of shooting will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of another embodiment of the printing system according to the present invention.
The print system 110 shown in the figure has basically the same configuration as the print system 10 shown in FIG. Regarding the print system 110, the same parts as those of the print system 10 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals in the last two digits, and the description thereof will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.
[0080]
As shown in FIG. 5, the image processing apparatus 114 of the print system 110 has a configuration in which an additional information acquisition unit 150 is further added to the image processing apparatus 14 of the print system 10 of FIG. 1. The additional information acquisition unit 150 includes an additional information selection unit (not shown) that selects additional information based on shooting information such as shooting date / time, shooting position, shooting direction, and shooting magnification, and a shooting situation or It comprises a database unit (not shown) that stores various data related to the subject of the captured image.
The film scanner 128 includes a magnetic reading device or character recognition means in addition to the above-described film image reading function.
[0081]
In such a print system 110, image data is acquired in the same manner as in the above-described example of the print system 10, and the shooting information recorded on the film is read by the film scanner 128, or the media driver 130 or the image data is received. The imaging information is acquired by the device 132, and the imaging information is transmitted to the second image processing unit 146 via the image data preprocessing unit 138 and the second memory 142. Since the image data processing method in the image processing apparatus 114 is the same as that of the above-described example of the print system 10, the description thereof is omitted.
[0082]
The second image processing unit 146 sends this shooting information to the additional information acquisition unit 150 and causes the additional information acquisition unit 150 to output additional information.
The additional information data output from the additional information acquisition unit 150 is character data, document data, audio data, still image data, moving image data, a program for simultaneously reproducing one or several of these, and the like.
[0083]
The additional information is combined with the processed image data in the second image processing unit 146 in accordance with the type of data or in response to an instruction from the key input unit 120 or the like, and the combined image data is sent to the printer 124. The image is recorded as a print image, or additional information is sent to the printer 124 as it is, and characters and the like are recorded on the front or back side of the print.
Further, all or part of such additional information is sent as related information from the second image processing unit 146 to the recording means 70 of the printer 124 (see FIG. 2), and recorded as related information in the IC tag T. The IC tag T is attached to the back surface of the print by the attaching means 71.
[0084]
The shooting information is transmitted to the first image processing unit 144, and the first image processing unit 144 acquires the additional information from the additional information acquisition unit 150, and the first image processing unit 144 combines the additional information with the image data. And it is good also as a form which an operator can instruct | indicate the correction of a synthesized image by displaying on the display 122. FIG.
[0085]
When reprinting a print created by such a print system 110, the image data and additional information stored in the IC tag T attached to the back side of the print are read by the IC tag reading device 134 and sent to the image processing device 114. It is done.
[0086]
In the image processing device 114, as described above, processed image data and composite image data are created, and image data for recording an IC tag and additional information are created. At this time, since the additional information is obtained from the related information recorded in the IC tag T of the original print, the additional information need not be acquired by the additional information acquisition unit 150. However, after the previous print creation, the additional information acquisition unit 150 If the stored subject-related information has been updated or added, the latest subject-related information may be acquired as additional information.
[0087]
Each data created by the image processing apparatus 114 is output to the printer 124. In the printer 124, image data is recorded on the surface of the photosensitive material A, and an IC tag T storing various information relating to the print on which the image is recorded is attached to the back surface of the photosensitive material A and output as a finished print. The
[0088]
As described above, since the print of the present invention can record various information on the IC tag T attached to the back surface, the IC tag reader 134 reads these additional information from the IC tag on the back surface of the print, The obtained additional information data is transferred to a PC (personal computer), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), mobile phone, etc. by a known communication means such as a communication cable or the Internet, or the additional information data is transmitted via an information storage medium. It is also possible to view the print while moving to these devices and reproducing the additional information of the print on these devices.
[0089]
In addition to the image data and the additional information, it is also preferable to store the image information and various other related information in the IC tag T attached to the print.
[0090]
In each of the above-described examples, the image data is recorded on the IC tag T of the print at the time of simultaneous printing (at the time of the first print), and this is read as original image data at the time of reprinting. Although an equivalent print image is reproduced, as another example, image data is not recorded on the IC tag T of the print, only the image feature amount is recorded, and at the time of reprinting, the print image is read with a reflection type scanner. The basic image data can be corrected by the image feature amount obtained by acquiring the basic image data and reading the IC tag T of the print, and a print image equivalent to the first print can be reproduced.
[0091]
As the image feature amount, it is preferable to acquire data such as density and color variation, sharpness variation, and geometric distortion. As in the above example, it is also preferable to record image information on the IC tag T and perform image processing according to this information at the time of reprinting.
According to this method, even when the original print image is fading or when there is damage such as dirt or broken lines, the image data is corrected by the image feature amount unique to the print, so the first output is performed. Prints with the same image quality as the printed ones.
[0092]
Next, another example of the print system using the print of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of another embodiment of the printing system according to the present invention.
A print system 210 shown in FIG. 1 has basically the same configuration as the print system 10 shown in FIG. Regarding the print system 210, the same parts as those of the print system 10 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals in the last two digits, and description thereof will be omitted.
[0093]
As shown in FIG. 6, the print system 210 has a configuration in which an order receiving device 248 and a processing order setting unit 236 are further added to the print system 10 of FIG. 1. In the present embodiment, information specifying image data or image data such as a print ID or an image file ID is stored in advance in the IC tag T for printing as related information.
Such a print system 210 records order information on the IC tag T for printing when a reprint order is received, performs reprint processing in an optimal processing order in accordance with the order information, and prints the created print. Based on the order information of the IC tag T, the data is sorted and output for each customer, etc., so that work in a laboratory or the like is made efficient.
[0094]
The order receiving device 248 records order information on the printed IC tag T, and is connected to the control unit 218. Order information is information related to reprint orders, such as customer ID, number of prints, print size, type of photosensitive material (printing paper) (gloss, silk, etc.), requests regarding image processing, etc. It is input by the key input unit 220.
[0095]
The IC tag reading device 234 reads various information including related information stored in the IC tag T, that is, image data or print ID, and order information recorded by the order receiving device 248, and a processing order setting unit 236.
[0096]
The processing order setting unit 236 sets an optimal processing order for a plurality of prints from the contents of the order information sent from the IC tag reader 234, rearranges the related information of each print in the set order, and performs image processing. To device 214. Here, the optimal processing order includes the order rearranged for each size and the number of prints of the same image, the order prioritizing urgent printing, the order placed for each customer, and the like, and is used as the print system 210. This is the order in which processing can be performed most efficiently in terms of the processing capacity and number of printers 224.
[0097]
The related information of each print rearranged in the optimal processing order by the processing order setting unit 236 is sequentially sent to the image processing device 214.
When the original image data for reprinting is obtained from the film scanner 228, the media driver 230, or the image data receiving device 232, the original image data obtained from these is output to the image processing device 214, and the related information The related information and the original image data are associated with each other by the print ID and the image file ID. Further, when image data is obtained from a customer's PC or a print service provider's computer based on the print ID, the obtained image data is associated with related information, and the subsequent processing is performed.
[0098]
The image processing device 214 performs image processing by the same method as in the above example. The processed image data created by the image processing device 214 is output to the printer 224 for image recording and IC tag recording.
[0099]
As the printer 224, the digital photo printer shown in FIG. 2 is used as in the above example, and the configuration is basically the same as in the above example.
In the printer 224, an image is recorded on the surface of the photosensitive material A by the processed image data output from the image processing device 214, and print-related information such as image data and order information is recorded in the IC tag T by the recording means 70. Then, the IC tag T is attached to the back surface of the photosensitive material A by the attaching means 71.
[0100]
The sorter 72 of the printer 224 moves the shelf up and down according to the order information stored in the IC tag T attached by the adhering means 71, and makes each print correspond to the print discharge port so that each print is classified by customer. The prints are sorted into each shelf so that they can be collected.
[0101]
Hereinafter, the operation of the print system 210 when a reprint order is received from a customer will be described.
As described above, a print that is printed by the printing system 210 or the like at the time of simultaneous printing (at the time of the first printing), and an IC tag T that stores related information including image data or print ID of the print is attached to the back side. When the customer brings the product to a DPE store or the like and places an order for reprinting, the operator inputs the order contents through the key input unit 220, and the order receiving device 248 uses the contents as order information to input the IC tag T for each print. To record.
[0102]
Then, the operator reads the IC tag T of each print with the IC tag reading device 234. The IC tag reader 234 reads related information stored in the IC tag T attached to the back side of the print, obtains order information, image data, print ID, and the like and sends them to the processing order setting unit 236.
[0103]
The processing order setting unit 236 displays the relevant information in an optimum processing order, that is, an order in which the information is collected for each size, the number of prints, the type of photosensitive material (photographic paper), the type of image processing, and the like. The order is arranged in accordance with the order of priority, the order arranged for each customer, the processing capability and the number of the printers 224, the status of the DPE store or the lab, the situation of the customer, and the like, and are sent to the image processing apparatus 214.
Since the processing method of image data and the like in the image processing device 214 is the same as that in the above example, the description thereof is omitted. Image data for image recording, image data for IC tag recording, and the like created by the image processing device 214 are output to the image output device 216.
[0104]
The printer 224 of the image output device 216 records a print image on the surface of the photosensitive material A based on the processed image data output from the image processing device 214 at the exposure unit 58, and prints the ordered number of prints. create. The recording means 70 records the order information sent from the image processing device 214 or the control unit 218 and the image data of this print output from the image processing device 214 on the IC tag T, and the attaching means 71 The IC tag T is attached to the back surface of the photosensitive material A and output as a finished print.
[0105]
In the sorter 72, the shelf is moved up and down according to the order information recorded on the IC tag T by the recording means 70. For example, each shelf is printed so as to be sorted for each customer who orders prints or for each print size. Located at the outlet.
[0106]
In addition, when recording of image data on a CD-R or the like has been ordered by a customer, print-related information such as processed image data created by the image processing device 214 is output by the media driver 226 of the image output device 216. Recorded on a CD-R or the like.
[0107]
In this way, at the time of reprinting, the order of processing is rearranged according to orders of a plurality of customers or orders of various print sizes, and reprinting is performed in the order that can be processed most efficiently in terms of processing capacity and number of printers 224. Since processing is performed, reprint processing efficiency can be improved.
In addition, even if multiple customer orders and various print size orders are mixed and processed, the print output section sorts and discharges for each customer or print size, so the burden of work at DPE stores and laboratories, etc. Can be reduced.
[0108]
In the present embodiment, the sorter 72 uses the related information (order information) from the recording means 70 of the printer 224 to sort the finished prints by customer or the like. Without being limited thereto, a sorter having an IC tag reading function and a print rearranging function is provided separately, and prints output in the finishing order from the printer 224 are set in the sorter, and according to the order information read by the sorter from the IC tag T It is also possible to rearrange by customer, by print size, etc. According to this method, even when a plurality of printers are used as the image output device 216, prints output from the plurality of printers are sent to each customer according to the order information recorded on the IC tag T of each print. They can be rearranged, and the work burden of laboratories and DPE stores can be reduced.
[0109]
Although the printing system of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. .
[0110]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the printing system of the present invention, an IC tag that records related information of an image output to a print is attached to a print created for viewing. Since prints are created based on print-related information obtained by reading tags, there is no need to store print-related information separately, and useful information for reprinting is obtained from prints for viewing and used for reprinting. be able to.
[0111]
Further, in one aspect of the printing system of the present invention, an IC tag that records image data of a print image is attached to a print for viewing, and when reprinting, the print is performed based on the image data obtained by reading the IC tag. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the film on which the original image of the print is recorded and the original image data, and it is possible to stably reproduce the same image print with the same quality only from the print for viewing.
[0112]
As a result, a customer who orders reprinting does not have to perform complicated operations such as managing film and image data and searching for film and image data, and brings film and image data to a DPE store or the like. You can easily order a reprint by simply bringing in the print you want to reprint. In addition, a print service provider such as a DPE store does not need to search for a designated image frame in a film or a designated image data in an image data file, thereby improving work efficiency.
[0113]
In another aspect of the printing system of the present invention, when copyright information is recorded on an IC tag attached to a print, the printing process is restricted according to the copyright information at the time of reprinting. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent or limit print duplication.
[0114]
According to another aspect of the printing system of the present invention, when order information is recorded on an IC tag attached to printing at the time of reprint ordering, and printing processing is performed using this order information, the printing system The most efficient reprinting process can be achieved by setting the order of the most efficient reprinting process in the configuration and situation of the printer, and rearranging the finished prints according to the IC tag order information. Can be done.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an embodiment of a printing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the printer shown in FIG. 1;
FIGS. 3A and 3B are conceptual diagrams of a print output by the printing system according to the present invention, in which FIG. 3A illustrates a front surface (print image recording surface), and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of an image reproduction method applicable to the printing system of the present invention, where (A) is an example of an APS film, (B) is an example of 135 film, and (C) is an example. This is an example of obtaining photographing position information using GPS using an artificial satellite when photographing with an APS compatible camera.
FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of another example of a printing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of another example of a printing system according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 110, 210 print system
12, 112, 212 Image input device
14, 114, 214 Image processing device
16, 116, 216 Image output device
18, 118, 218 control unit
20, 120, 220 Key input section
22, 122, 222 display
24, 124, 224 printers
26, 126, 226 Media driver
28, 128, 228 film scanner
30, 130, 230 Media driver
32, 132, 232 Image data receiver
34, 134, 234 IC tag reader
38, 138, 238 Image data pre-processing unit
40, 140, 240 first memory
42, 142, 242 second memory
44, 144, 244 First image processing section
46, 146, 246 Second image processing unit
150 Additional information acquisition unit
236 Processing order setting part
248 Order acceptance device
52 Magazine
54 Cutter
56 Back printing means
58 Exposure section
60 Developer
62 Color developer tank
64 Bleach fixing tank
66a, 66b, 66c, 66d Flushing tank
68 Drying section
70 Recording means
71 Adhesion means
72 Sorter
74 Conveying means

Claims (6)

A printing system that performs image processing on an input image and outputs a print reproduced as a visible image,
An attaching means for attaching to the print a storage unit capable of transmitting and receiving data by wireless communication;
Recording means for recording relevant information of an image reproduced on the print in the storage unit;
Reading means for reading the related information from the storage unit attached to the print,
At the time of simultaneous printing, the storage unit is attached to the print by the adhering unit and the related information is recorded in the storage unit by the recording unit, and at the time of reprinting, the storage attached to the print A re-print is created using the related information read by the reading means from a section. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein the related information includes at least one of original image data, intermediate processed image data, and final processed image data of an image output to the print. The related information includes at least one or more of image processing conditions in the image processing, shooting information when the original image of the print is acquired, subject related information of the original image, message information, advertisement information, and copyright information. The printing system according to 1 or 2. The print system according to claim 1, wherein the related information includes at least one of a customer ID, a laboratory ID, a print ID, and an image file ID. The print system according to claim 1, wherein the related information includes order information including a customer ID, the number of prints, and a print size, and print creation processing is performed using the order information. It is a print that has been subjected to image processing on the input image and reproduced as a visible image,
A print having a storage unit for storing related information of an image reproduced in the print and capable of transmitting and receiving data by wireless communication.

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