JP2004254233A - Method for transferring image information from film with lens - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for transferring image information from a film with lens which can utilize the image photographed by a camera with lens at a portable terminal. <P>SOLUTION: The method for transferring the image includes the steps of taking out undeveloped film (82, 182) after photographing from the film with lens (80) and developing the undeveloped film (82, 182), generating a digital image (110) by scanning the developed film, uploading the digital image onto a web site (20) based on image transfer request information (96, 196), and downloading digital data (120) corresponding to the digital image to the portable terminal (70) from the web site. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image information transfer method for transferring image information corresponding to an image captured by a film with a lens to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, and more particularly to viewing an image on a mobile phone without using a digital camera. The present invention relates to a method for transferring image information from a film with a lens, which enables the above.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a service mediation system that generates a digital image corresponding to an image captured by a film with a lens and transmits the generated digital image to a service provider via a network is known (for example, Patent Document 1). .
[0003]
In such a service mediation system, a user submits an application for a film with a lens on which an image is recorded and a service (evaluation regarding a car or real estate) to a development agency. Next, the DPE shop transfers the digital image corresponding to the image photographed with the film with the lens and the information described in the application form to the management server. The management server transmits the digital image and the information described in the application form to the service provider. The service provider performs, for example, a vehicle assessment based on the received digital image and information described in the application form.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-313623 A (FIG. 5)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the DPE shop that receives the photographed film with lens and the application form also accepts a request for development from a normal film with lens or film. When developing a film with a lens, it is necessary to once disassemble the film with a lens, take out a patrone containing a photographed film, and take out an undeveloped film from the patrone to perform a development process. However, it is difficult to distinguish between those that generate digital images for transmission to the management server and those that perform normal printing work. There was a problem that digital images could not be generated from objects.
[0006]
In addition, a digital image generated from a photographed film with a lens is only transmitted to a service provider, and an image photographed with a film with a lens cannot be reused in a portable terminal.
[0007]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method of transferring image information from a film with a lens, which enables an image captured by a camera with a lens to be used on a portable terminal.
[0008]
In addition, the present invention provides a camera with a lens for use in a mobile terminal, and an image from a film with a lens that can generate a digital image without confusing other general films with a lens or films. It is intended to provide an information transfer method.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an image information transfer method according to the present invention is to remove an undeveloped film after shooting from a film with a lens, develop the film, scan the developed film to generate a digital image, and transfer the image. A digital image is uploaded to a web site based on the request information, and digital data corresponding to the digital image is downloaded from the web site to a portable terminal. Images taken with a film with a lens can be easily used on a mobile terminal.
In the image information transfer method according to the present invention, it is preferable that the image transfer request information is formed as a latent image barcode on the undeveloped film. A latent image barcode is used to prevent confusion with a normal film in a DPE shop or the like.
[0010]
Further, in the image information transfer method according to the present invention, it is preferable that the image transfer request information is described on a barcode disc of an APS cartridge storing an undeveloped film. The bar code disk of the APS cartridge is used to prevent confusion with a normal film at a DPE shop or the like.
[0011]
Further, in the image information transfer method according to the present invention, it is preferable that the digital data is generated from the digital image according to a display function of the mobile terminal. The downloaded image is adjusted according to the display screen of the mobile terminal.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a method for transferring image information from a film with a lens according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0013]
FIG. 1 shows an outline of an entire system for carrying out a method for transferring image information from a film with a lens according to the present invention. A system server 20, a PC (personal computer) 30 (or a digital minilab 40), and a mobile phone company 60 are connected to a closed or open network 10 such as a LAN, a WAN, and the Internet so as to be mutually accessible.
[0014]
The system server 20 and the PC 30 include at least a control unit including a CPU, a transmission / reception unit for transmitting and receiving various data, a display unit such as a display, a storage unit including a memory and various recording media, and a keyboard. And an input operation unit including a mouse and the like. Further, it is assumed that programs and the like for performing various processes are stored in the respective storage units of the system server 20 and the PC 30.
[0015]
Hereinafter, an outline of a procedure for using the image 100 captured by the lens-equipped film 80 with a mobile terminal (mobile phone, PHS, etc.) 70 will be described.
[0016]
The user purchases a lens-equipped film 80 (that is, a lens-equipped film to which image transfer request information is added) specifying that an image captured by a mobile terminal is to be used at the DPE shop 50 or the like, and downloads the image 100. Shoot. The photographed image 100 is recorded as a latent image on a film loaded on a film with a lens. After the photographing is completed, the user brings the photographed lens-equipped film 80 to the DPE shop 50 and requests development. In the DPE shop 50, the uncoated film on which the latent image is formed is taken out by disassembling the film with lens 80, and is subjected to a developing process. Next, the developed film is inserted into the digital minilab 40, and a printing process is performed. The digital minilab 40 determines whether or not the inserted film is a target film to be used on the portable terminal (whether or not the film has image transfer request information). If the film is to be used in a portable terminal, the digital image 110 is automatically uploaded directly to the system server 20 or indirectly uploaded to the system server 20 via the PC 30.
[0017]
The system server 20 assigns an ID number in response to the reception of the digital image 110 and transmits it to the PC 30 or the digital minilab 40. In the DPE shop 50, the photograph print and the ID number output from the digital minilab 40 are handed to the user. The system server 20 creates a new digital image 120 by adjusting the received digital image 110 according to the display function of the user's mobile terminal 70. The user can view the photo print itself, access the system server 20 (web site) using the received ID number, and display the digital image 120 corresponding to the image captured by the film 80 with the lens on the portable terminal. 70 to download and use. The received image can be set on the standby screen of the portable terminal 70 of the user, or transferred to a friend to enjoy the image with a plurality of persons.
[0018]
FIG. 2 shows an example of the film with lens 80 used in the present invention. The lens-equipped film 80 has a predetermined number of undeveloped 35 mm negative or positive films 82 and a photographic lens, and is configured so that a predetermined number of photographs can be easily taken by an attached shutter mechanism. After photographing, the undeveloped 35 mm negative or positive film 82 is wound around a cartridge 84. The lens-equipped film 80 is sold in a package 86 formed of a light-shielding material such as paper, aluminum, or plastic. The appearance of the package 86 specifies that the image taken with the lens-equipped film is processed so that it can be used in a portable terminal (that is, it is specified that information has been added since the image transfer). ).
[0019]
FIG. 3 shows an example of a 35 mm negative or positive film 82 loaded in the film with lens 80 used in the present invention after development. As shown in FIG. 3, the film 82 has a perforation 90 and an area 92 where a negative or positive image is formed. In addition, a bar code 94 indicating a frame number, an ISO code, and the like corresponding to each image forming area 92, and a bar code 96 (image transfer request information) indicating that the image forming area 92 is used in the mobile terminal are written. The bar codes 94 and 96 are previously exposed to an appropriate amount of light and written on an undeveloped film before being loaded on the film with lens 80, and are called latent image bar codes.
[0020]
FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining functions of the digital minilab 40 used in the present invention. The digital minilab 40 includes a control unit 400, a monitor 402, an operation unit 404 including a keyboard and a mouse, and a film scanner for reading the digital image 110 from a developed negative or positive film loaded on the film 80 with lens. 450, a media reading unit 406 for inputting digital image information recorded on various recording media, a transmitting / receiving unit 408 for transmitting / receiving various data such as the digital image 110 and various control signals via the network 10, and printing. An exposure head 410 for recording a color latent image on the paper 150, an image memory 412 for recording the digital image 110, a driving unit 414 for controlling a development process of the color photographic paper 150, and a development unit ing. The components are interconnected by a bus 416. The developing unit includes a photographic paper cartridge 418 of a plurality of sizes and widths, a cutter 420, an exposure unit 422, a development processing unit 424, a drying unit 426, a stacker 428, and the like.
[0021]
Note that the digital minilab 40 does not necessarily need to have the transmission / reception unit 408. In that case, the digital image 110 is transmitted via the PC 30 or the like connected to the network 10. In addition, a general personal computer can be connected to the digital minilab and operated as the transmission / reception unit 408.
[0022]
FIG. 5 shows an example of a film scanner 450 for reading the digital image 110 from a 35 mm negative or positive film 82. The film scanner 450 includes a light source unit 451 for emitting diffused light, an optical system 452, a CCD line sensor 453 for receiving a light amount of each color light of YMC, and outputting a digital value corresponding to the received light amount, a latent image bar. A sensor 454 for reading a code, a film transport mechanism 455, and a transport guide 456 are provided.
[0023]
When the 35 mm negative or positive film 82 is inserted into the film scanner 450, it is scanned by the CCD line sensor 453 while being transported by the transport mechanism 455, and is output as digital image information. Meanwhile, the developed latent image barcode is read by the sensor 454. Therefore, based on the data from the sensor 454, it can be determined from the latent image barcode 96 whether or not the film being read is for use in a portable terminal.
[0024]
FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the APS cartridge 184. The lens-attached film 80 may be loaded with an APS-compatible 24 mm negative or positive film 182 and an APS cartridge 184. 6A is a front view of the APS cartridge, FIG. 6B is a left side view, and FIG. 6C is a right side view. As shown in the figure, the APS cartridge 184 has a shutter 188, and is configured to be able to open and close the shutter 188 by rotating the shutter opening and closing mechanisms 190 and 192. After the shutter 188 is opened, the APS film 182 can be taken in and out of the APS cartridge 184 by rotating the shaft 194.
[0025]
A bar code disk 186 (see FIG. 6D) is mounted on one side of the APS cartridge 184 so as to rotate in synchronization with the rotation of the shaft 194. The barcode disk 186 can display that the film 182 loaded in the corresponding APS cartridge 184 is to be used in the portable terminal (image transfer request information).
[0026]
FIG. 7 shows another example of the film scanner 450 for reading the digital image 110 from the negative or positive film 182 corresponding to APS. A film scanner 450 includes a light source unit 451 for emitting diffused light, an optical system 452, a CCD line sensor 453 for receiving a light amount of each color light of YMC and outputting a digital value corresponding to the received light amount, and a film transport mechanism. 455 and a transport guide 456.
[0027]
After the shutter 188 of the APS cartridge 184 is opened by an opening / closing mechanism (not shown), the shaft 194 is rotated by a driving mechanism (not shown), and the APS-compatible film 182 is taken out of the cartridge 184. The taken-out developed film 182 is scanned by the CCD line sensor 453 while being conveyed by the conveyance mechanism 455, and is output as digital image information. Since the bar code disk 186 also rotates with the rotation of the shaft 194, the display content of the bar code disk 186 is read by a sensor (not shown), so that the film being read is used in a portable terminal. Whether or not there is can be determined.
[0028]
After the reading of the last frame is completed, the shaft 194 is reversed, and the APS-compatible film 182 is rewound into the cartridge 184 again.
[0029]
Hereinafter, the image information transfer method according to the present invention when the 35 mm negative or positive film 82 is loaded on the film with lens 80 will be described.
[0030]
FIG. 8 shows a detailed procedure flow on the digital minilab 40 side.
[0031]
First, user information including at least the mail address of the user's mobile terminal is input to the digital minilab 40 (step 801).
[0032]
The digital minilab 40 is in a standby state until a 35 mm negative or positive film 82 is detected (step 802).
[0033]
Next, the latent image barcode 96 at the leading end is read by the sensor 454, and it is determined whether the barcode 96 is a 35 mm negative or positive film 82 to be used in a portable terminal (step 803).
[0034]
If it is determined in step 803 that the film is not a 35 mm negative or positive film to be used in the portable terminal, the film is scanned for each frame as usual (step 804) and the film is scanned according to the read digital image information. The print is made by the exposure unit 410, and the print is output (step 805). Scanning and printing are continued until the last frame (step 806), and a series of operations is completed.
[0035]
If it is determined in step 803 that the film is a 35 mm negative or positive film 82 to be used in the portable terminal, the process proceeds to step 807, where the film is scanned for each frame, and the read digital image information is read. Is performed by the exposure unit 410, and a print is output (step 808). Further, the read digital image is stored in the image memory 412 (Step 809). Scanning, printing and transfer of image data are continued until the last frame (step 810).
[0036]
Next, the digital images up to the last frame stored in the image memory 412 are uploaded to the system server 20 via the network 10 (step 811). When the digital minilab 40 is directly connected to the network 10, uploading to the system server 20 is performed by the transmission / reception unit 408 according to a predetermined protocol. When the digital minilab 40 is not directly connected to the network 10, the digital image data is temporarily transferred from the digital minilab 40 to the PC 30 directly or via a recording medium, and is transmitted and received by the transmitting / receiving unit of the PC 30 in advance. The data is transmitted to the system server 20 according to the set protocol.
[0037]
Next, the digital image ID number is received from the system server 20 (step 812), and the digital image ID number is output to the photographic paper 150 for display to the user or displayed on the monitor 402 (step 813). To end.
[0038]
Hereinafter, the transfer method according to the present invention when the negative or positive film 182 for APS is loaded on the film with lens 80 will be described.
[0039]
FIG. 9 shows a detailed procedure flow on the digital minilab 40 side.
[0040]
First, user information including at least the mail address of the user's mobile terminal is input to the digital minilab 40 (step 901).
[0041]
The digital minilab 40 is in a standby state until the APS cartridge 184 is set on the film scanner 450 (step 902).
[0042]
Next, the barcode disk 186 of the APS cartridge 184 is read by a sensor, and it is determined whether the barcode disk 186 is an APS negative or positive film 182 to be used in a portable terminal (step 903).
[0043]
If it is determined in step 903 that the film is not a negative or positive film for APS to be used in the mobile terminal, the film is scanned for each frame as usual (step 904), and according to the read digital image information. The exposed print is made by the exposure unit 410, and the print is output (step 905). Scanning and printing are continued until the last frame (step 906), and then the film is wound up again in the APS cartridge 184 (step 907), and a series of processing ends.
[0044]
If it is determined in step 903 that the film is the negative or positive film 182 for APS to be used in the portable terminal, the process proceeds to step 908 where the film is scanned for each frame and the read digital image is read. Exposure according to the information is performed by the exposure unit 410, and a print is output (step 909). Further, the read digital image is stored in the image memory 412 (Step 910). Scanning, printing, and recording of image data are continued until the last frame (step 911).
[0045]
Next, the digital image up to the last frame stored in the image memory 412 is uploaded to the system server 20 via the network 10 (step 912). When the digital minilab 40 is directly connected to the network 10, uploading to the system server 20 is performed by the transmission / reception unit 408 according to a predetermined protocol. When the digital minilab 40 is not directly connected to the network 10, the digital image data is temporarily transferred from the digital minilab 40 to the PC 30 directly or via a recording medium, and is transmitted and received by the transmitting / receiving unit of the PC 30 in advance. The data is transmitted to the system server 20 according to the set protocol.
[0046]
Next, the digital image ID number is received from the system server 20 (step 913), and the digital image ID number is output to the photographic paper 150 for passing to the user or displayed on the monitor 402 (step 914). 907, and the series of processing ends.
[0047]
In this manner, the digital minilab 40 in which various films or APS cartridges are set one after another determines whether or not it should be used in a portable terminal based on the latent image barcode 96 or the barcode disk 186, If so, the digital image data can be recorded in parallel with the simultaneous printing, and the image data can be uploaded to the system server 20 collectively. The image data may be uploaded to the system server 20 for each frame. Further, when the digital image data read by the digital minilab 40 is uploaded to the system server 20 at a different timing from the reading using the PC 30, individual user information (name, mobile number, mail address, etc.) is separately provided. ) May be input from the operation unit of the PC 30 and transmitted to the system server 20 together with the digital image.
[0048]
FIG. 10 illustrates a detailed processing procedure on the system server 20 side.
[0049]
First, at least the DPE shop number data, the mail address of the user, and the image data are received from the PC 30 of the DPE shop 50 or the digital minilab 40 (step 1001). It is preferable that other information (name, address, etc.) regarding the user is also received. This is because a database of more detailed users can be created.
[0050]
Next, the received image data is recorded in the recording unit of the system server 20 (step 1002), and one ID number is determined for a series of recorded image data (step 1003).
[0051]
Next, an ID number corresponding to the received image data determined in step 1003 is transmitted based on the DPE shop number received in step 1001 (step 1004).
[0052]
Next, a mail notifying that the image data to which the ID number determined in step 1003 received in step 1003 has been added has been uploaded to the system server 20 is created (step 1005). The mail is created by inserting the ID number determined in step 1003 into a template created in advance.
[0053]
Next, the e-mail created in step 1005 is transmitted to the e-mail address received in step 1001 (step 1006). The mail notifies the user having the portable terminal that the image photographed by the film with the lens has been uploaded to the system server 20.
[0054]
The system server 20 acquires data on the display screen of the portable terminal held by the user from the exchange of data on the protocol for transmitting the mail (step 1007).
[0055]
Next, the recorded digital image data is corrected and re-recorded according to the acquired data on the display screen of the portable terminal of the user (step 1008). This is designed to be easy to see on the screen of the portable terminal held by the user.
[0056]
Thereafter, when there is an access from the user's mobile terminal based on the ID number given in advance, the system server 20 discloses all the recorded digital images 120 to the user. By selecting and downloading a desired image, a user can use an image captured with a film with a lens on his or her own portable terminal.
[0057]
Recently, portable terminals that can also be used as digital cameras are increasing, but the functions of the portable terminals as digital cameras are low, and high-quality images cannot be recorded. In addition, a camera with a lens can perform a wide image that cannot be photographed with a lens attached to a portable terminal or a flash photograph. Therefore, the significance of being able to use an image taken with a film with a lens on a portable terminal according to the above method is significant.
[0058]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the image information transfer method according to the present invention, it is possible to easily use an image photographed with a film with a lens on a portable terminal.
[0059]
Further, in the image information transfer method according to the present invention, since the digital image can be uploaded to the system server 20 in parallel with the print processing from the film, the processing can be reliably performed even when other films are mixed. It is now possible to do it.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an overall system for implementing the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of a film with a lens used in the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a developed film.
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining functions of a digital minilab.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a 35 mm film scanner.
FIG. 6 is a view schematically showing an APS film cartridge.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an APS film scanner.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure on the DPE shop side when a 35 mm film is used in the image using method according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure on the DPE shop side when an APS film is used in the image using method according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure on the system server side in the image using method according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
20 ... System server 20
30 PC
40 ... Digital mini lab 100 ... Photographed image 110 ... Read digital image 120 ... Delivery image

Claims (4)

In an image information transfer method, image transfer request information is added, and image information corresponding to an image photographed on a film with a lens incorporating an undeveloped film is transferred.
Take out the undeveloped film after shooting from the film with the lens and develop it,
Scan developed film to produce digital images,
Uploading the digital image to a website based on the image transfer request information,
An image information transfer method, wherein digital data corresponding to the digital image is downloaded from the website to a portable terminal. The image information transfer method according to claim 1, wherein the image transfer request information is formed as a latent image barcode on the undeveloped film. 2. The image information transfer method according to claim 1, wherein the image transfer request information is described on a barcode disk of an APS cartridge in which the undeveloped film is stored. The image information transfer method according to claim 1, wherein the digital data is generated from the digital image according to a display function of the mobile terminal.

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