JP2004328528A - Print creation system and digital camera - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently perform print processing by presetting output conditions for printing out an image on the side of a digital camera in a print creation system composed of the digital camera and a print creating apparatus (print vender). <P>SOLUTION: In a digital camera 10, image data to be printed out are selected out of image data which are recorded on a recording medium, by operating an operation part 111, and the output conditions are set for printing out the selected image data. When actually performing printing-out in a print vender 20, the image data of a print-out target and data of the output conditions are transmitted from the digital camera 10 to the print vender 20 and in the print vender 20, the image data are printed out according to the transmitted output conditions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a print creation system and a digital camera.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, image printing and selling apparatuses (hereinafter, referred to as “print benders”) that print and sell images read from media such as memory cards have been installed on street corners and in buildings. The print vendor reads the image data from a digital camera connected to the print vendor or a medium (such as a memory card) inserted into the media insertion slot, and outputs the print conditions to the display monitor (images to be printed, prints to be printed). This is an apparatus for displaying an input screen of (size, number of prints, etc.) and printing an image based on input output conditions. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a technology in which Bluetooth communication is performed between a mobile phone and a print vendor, and the communication enables selection of a print image, designation of the number of prints, and the like.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-352319
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with conventional print vendors, when a print order is received, the output conditions such as the image to be printed, the number of prints, and the print size are specified, so that the customer has a problem in receiving the print order. there were. In particular, such a trouble in accepting a print order causes another customer who uses the print vendor to wait, causing a problem that the other customer is troublesome.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to provide a print creation system including a digital camera and a print creation device (print bender), which enables an output condition for printing out an image to be set in advance on the digital camera side, thereby improving efficiency. Print processing.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is a print creation system that includes a digital camera that holds image data, and a print creation device that prints out the image data held by the digital camera. An image selection unit that selects image data to be printed out of the stored image data; a setting unit that sets output conditions for printing out the image data selected by the image selection unit; And a transmission unit for transmitting the data of the output conditions set by the setting unit to the print creation device, wherein the print creation device transmits the image data and the output condition transmitted from the digital camera. A receiving unit for receiving data; and the receiving unit according to the output condition data received by the receiving unit. It is characterized and the print unit for printing out the image data, in that it comprises a.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the print creation system according to the first aspect, when the digital camera is connected to a plurality of print creation devices, the digital camera holds information on various print creation devices. A printer information holding unit, an image selected by the image selection unit from among the plurality of print creating devices, based on the information held in the printer information holding unit and an output condition set by the setting unit; A printer determining unit that determines a print creating device that prints out data, the transmitting unit includes: data that instructs print output by the print creating device determined by the printer determining unit; and the image selecting unit. The selected image data and the data of the output conditions set by the setting unit are stored in the plurality of print creation devices. It is characterized by transmitting to at least one of the.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in a digital camera connected to a print creation apparatus, an image data holding unit for holding image data, and a print output from the image data held in the image data holding unit. And a setting unit for setting output conditions for printing out the image data selected by the image selecting unit.
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the third aspect, the image data selected by the image selecting section and the data of the output condition set by the setting section are transmitted to the print creating apparatus. A transmission unit is provided.
[0010]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the fourth aspect, when the digital camera is connected to a plurality of print creating apparatuses, the printer information holding section holds information on various print creating apparatuses, and the printer information holding section. A printer determination unit that determines a print creation device that prints out the image data selected by the image selection unit from the plurality of print creation devices based on the information held in the transmission unit. The unit, the data instructing the print output in the print creation device determined by the printer determination unit, the image data selected by the image selection unit, the data of the output conditions set by the setting unit, It is characterized in that it is transmitted to at least one of a plurality of print creating apparatuses.
[0011]
In the present invention, the communication means between the digital camera and the print creating apparatus is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, wired communication, wireless communication, or communication via a recording medium detachable from the digital camera.
[0012]
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the output condition for printing out an image can be set in advance on the digital camera side, so that the print processing in the print creating apparatus can be efficiently performed.
[0013]
Further, when the digital camera is connected to a plurality of print creation devices, a print creation device that prints out an image can be determined based on the set output conditions, so that a print creation device that meets the image output conditions can be determined. The image can be printed out by the device.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, a configuration according to the first embodiment will be described.
[0015]
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a print creation system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the print creation system 1 includes a digital camera 10 and a print bender 20 as a print creation device, and the digital camera 10 and the print bender 20 are connected by a cable. As shown in FIG. 1, the print bender 20 is provided with a touch panel 24a, a display screen 27a, a terminal connection unit 25a, a cash slot 21a, a cash return slot 21b, a print receiving slot 203a, and recording medium insertion slots 29a to 29d. ing.
[0016]
<Configuration of digital camera>
FIG. 2 shows an internal configuration of the digital camera 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the digital camera 10 includes a lens 101, a CCD 102, an A / D converter 103, a processor 104, a wireless communication control unit 105, an antenna 106, an external recording medium 107, a memory 108, a control unit 109, and a display unit. It comprises 110, an operation unit 111, a power supply unit 112, a wired communication unit 113 and the like.
[0017]
The CCD 102 photoelectrically converts a captured image incident through the lens 101 into an electric signal (analog signal). The A / D converter 103 converts an electric signal (analog signal) obtained by the CCD 102 into a digital signal.
[0018]
The processor 104 performs compression processing on data input from the A / D converter 103 and the wireless communication control unit 105. Further, the processor 104 performs a decompression process on the data recorded on the external recording medium 107.
[0019]
The wireless communication control unit 105 controls wireless communication with an external device via the antenna 106. Examples of the wireless communication system applied in the present invention include an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) system using infrared rays, a Bluetooth system, and an electromagnetic induction system that transmits information in a non-contact and close proximity manner.
[0020]
The external recording medium 107 has a configuration in which a recording medium such as a flash memory is detachable.
[0021]
The memory 108 stores various control programs executed by the control unit 109 and data necessary for executing the control programs. The memory 108 stores output condition setting information 108a as shown in FIG.
[0022]
The output condition setting information 108a stores the contents set by the output condition setting process shown in FIG. 5, and as shown in FIG. 3, for each image recorded on the recording medium, the file name, output flag, print The size and the number of prints are stored in association with each other. The “file name” item stores the data of the file name of the image recorded on the recording medium. The “output flag” item stores a flag indicating whether or not the image is to be printed out. The output flag is set to “ON” when performing print output, and is set to “OFF” when not performing print output. The “print size” item stores print size data of an image to be printed out. The “number of prints” item stores data on the number of prints of the image to be printed out.
[0023]
The control unit 109 controls each unit of the digital camera 10 according to a control program stored in the memory 108. The control unit 109 executes an output condition setting process for setting an output condition (see FIG. 5).
[0024]
The display unit 110 includes a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an EL (Electroluminescent) display, and an LED, and performs necessary display processing according to a display control signal input from the control unit 109. In addition, the display unit 110 also has a function as a finder that continuously displays captured images input via the lens 101.
[0025]
The operation unit 111 includes a main power button, a release button, a playback button, a mode switching button, a cursor button 11a, a decision button 11b (see FIG. 6), and outputs an operation signal to the control unit 109 when the button is pressed.
[0026]
The power supply unit 112 is configured by a battery or the like, and supplies power to each unit configuring the digital camera 10.
[0027]
The wired communication unit 113 includes an interface for performing data communication with an external device via a cable. For example, the wired communication unit 113 includes an interface for performing communication by IEEE1394, USB (Universal Serial Bus), or the like.
[0028]
<Composition of print vendor>
FIG. 4 shows the internal configuration of the print bender 20. The print bender 20 is installed in a photo store, a street corner, or the like. As shown in FIG. The control unit 208 includes an external recording medium 209, a money transfer unit 210, and the like.
[0029]
The wireless communication control unit 202 controls wireless communication with an external device via the antenna 201. Other than the electromagnetic induction method, examples of wireless communication methods applicable to the present invention include an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) method using infrared rays, a Bluetooth method, and the like.
[0030]
In accordance with a print control signal input from the control unit 208, the printer unit 203 prints on a print sheet using a predetermined print method (electrophotographic method, ink-jet method, or the like) and outputs it to the print receiving port 203a. Further, the printer unit 203 prints out a print fee receipt.
[0031]
The operation unit 204 includes operation buttons such as a number button, a start button, and various function buttons, and outputs an operation signal by operating these buttons to the control unit 208. The operation unit 204 includes a touch panel 24a provided so as to cover the display screen of the LCD of the display unit 207, and displays coordinates indicated by a touch based on a coordinate reading principle such as an electromagnetic induction type, a magnetostrictive type, and a pressure sensitive type. Detected and outputs the detected coordinates to the control unit 208 as a position signal.
[0032]
The wired communication unit 205 includes an interface for performing data communication with an external device (for example, a digital camera) via a cable inserted into the terminal connection unit 25a. For example, the wired communication unit 205 includes an interface for performing communication by IEEE1394, USB (Universal Serial Bus), or the like.
[0033]
The memory 206 stores various control programs executed by the control unit 208 and data necessary for executing the control programs.
[0034]
The display unit 207 includes a display screen 27a such as an LCD, and performs necessary display processing according to a display control signal input from the control unit 208.
[0035]
The control unit 208 controls each unit of the print bender 20 according to a control program stored in the memory 206. For example, the control unit 208 executes a print acceptance process for accepting a print request from the digital camera 10 connected to the print vendor 20 (see FIG. 7).
[0036]
The external recording medium 209 has a configuration in which various recording media such as a memory card, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, an SD card (Secure Digital memory card), a PC card, and an MO (magneto-optic) can be mounted.
[0037]
The money transfer unit 210 calculates a print fee based on output conditions (print size, number of prints, etc.) specified by the digital camera 20. The money transfer unit 210 also determines the amount or counterfeit inserted from the cash slot 21a, calculates a refund amount based on the charge and the inserted amount, and sends a change corresponding to the calculated refund amount to the cash return port 21b. Return from Further, the money transfer unit 210 outputs data of the calculated fee, input amount, and refund amount to the control unit 208.
[0038]
Next, the operation in the first embodiment will be described.
First, the output condition setting processing executed by the digital camera 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0039]
When the reproduction of the image recorded on the recording medium is designated by the reproduction button of the operation unit 111, the image recorded on the recording medium of the external recording medium 107 is displayed on the display unit 110 as shown in FIG. Is displayed (step S1). On the right side of the reproduction screen shown in FIG. 6A, a "change" button for changing the set output condition and an "output" button for instructing print output are displayed.
[0040]
When the switching of the image to be displayed is instructed by operating the cursor button 11a while the reproduction screen shown in FIG. 6A is being displayed (step S2; NO, step S7; YES), the image designated by the switching operation is displayed. (Step S1).
[0041]
While the playback screen shown in FIG. 6A is being displayed, the “output” button is designated by operating the cursor button 11a (step S2; YES), and when the determination button 11b is pressed, the display 110 displays As shown in FIG. 6B, an output condition setting screen for setting output conditions for printing and outputting the image displayed on the reproduction screen is displayed (step S3).
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 6B, the output condition setting screen displays a file name, a print size designation field, and a print quantity designation field of the image to be set. On the output condition setting screen, the print size and the number of prints are designated by operating the cursor button 11a (step S4). When the enter button 11b is pressed (step S5; YES), the output condition setting information 108a of the memory 108 is displayed. The data of the file name of the image to be set, the print size and the number of prints specified in step S4 are stored, and the output flag is set to ON (step S6). When the output condition is set (stored) in the output condition setting information 108a, the display on the display unit 110 returns to the reproduction screen. In the output condition setting information 108a, among the images stored in the recording medium, the output flag of the image for which the output condition is not set is set to OFF.
[0043]
When the setting contents of the output condition are changed, the screen is switched to the output condition setting screen by designating the "change" button by operating the cursor button 11a on the reproduction screen and pressing the determination button 11b.
[0044]
If the switching of the image to be displayed is instructed by operating the cursor button 11a during the display of the playback screen (step S7; YES), the screen is switched to the playback screen of the image specified by the switching operation (step S1). If the instruction to switch the image is not given (step S7; NO), the output condition setting process ends.
[0045]
When the digital camera 10 is connected to the print bender 20 and the print is actually output to the print bender 20, the image data whose output flag is set to ON in the output condition setting information 108a and the output conditions (print size, Data indicating the number of prints is transmitted to the print bender 20.
[0046]
Although FIG. 6 shows a case where images recorded on the recording medium are displayed one by one, a plurality of images are displayed (multi-playback), and an image to be printed out is displayed from among the displayed plurality of images. May be selected.
[0047]
Next, the print accepting process executed by the print vendor 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0048]
When the digital camera 10 is connected to the print bender 20, image data to be printed out and data indicating output conditions (output condition data) are received from the digital camera 10 (step T1). Next, a print fee is calculated based on the data received in step T1 (step T2), and the calculated print fee is displayed on the display screen 27a of the display unit 207 (step T3).
[0049]
In step T2, the print fee may be calculated in consideration of not only the printing conditions but also the type of ink (pigment, UV, etc.) used for printing. Further, the print fee information may be transmitted to the digital camera 10. By doing so, the digital camera 10 that has received the print fee information can display the received print information on the display unit 110 or hold the print information in the memory 108 for a predetermined period.
[0050]
If the output conditions are changed by operating the touch panel 24a (step T4; YES), the process returns to step T2, and the print fee is calculated again based on the changed output conditions (step T2).
[0051]
When print output is instructed by operating the touch panel 24a (step T4; NO), print output is performed by the print unit 203 according to the output conditions (step T5), and the print acceptance processing ends. When the print output is started, the time until the print output is completed is displayed on the display screen 27a. In the print output in step T5, the image is printed on the front side of the print sheet, and the file name of the image is printed on the back side of the print sheet.
[0052]
During execution of the print output, data indicating the time until the print output is completed may be transmitted to the digital camera 10. Further, during execution of print output, a thumbnail image of the image being output can be displayed on the display screen 27a.
[0053]
The information (customer ID, contact information, etc.) of the customer who ordered the image and the print received in the print reception process of FIG. 7 may be held in the memory 206 of the print vendor 20 for a predetermined period. In this way, when a customer places an order for reprinting at a later date, it is not necessary to bring the digital camera 10 or the recording medium, and the image held in the memory 206 can be efficiently printed out.
[0054]
As described above, according to the print creation system 1 of the first embodiment, the output conditions of the image can be set in advance on the digital camera side, so that the customer does not have to take time when accepting the print order, It is possible to perform print processing efficiently.
[0055]
Note that, in the first embodiment, the case where the digital camera 10 and the print bender 20 are connected by a cable has been described. It is possible to apply.
[0056]
[Second embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, a print creation system in which a plurality of print creation devices (print benders, printers) are connected to a digital camera will be described. First, a configuration according to the second embodiment will be described.
[0057]
FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the print creation system 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the print creation system 2 includes a digital camera 30, a print bender 40, a printer 50, and a printer 60. The digital camera 30 and the print bender 40 are connected by a cable C1. , Printer 50 and printer 60 are connected via a hub by a cable C2. In the second embodiment, the print bender 40, the printer 50, and the printer 60 are collectively called a print creation device.
[0058]
It should be noted that the number of print creation apparatuses constituting the print creation system 2 is not particularly limited. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the print bender 40, the printer 50, and the printer 60 are different types of print creating apparatuses. Here, the print creation apparatuses of different types indicate print creation apparatuses of different manufacturers or print creation apparatuses of the same manufacturer but of different models and model numbers.
[0059]
The internal configuration of the digital camera 30 in the print creation system 2 is assumed to be the same as that of the digital camera 10 (see FIG. 2) in the print creation system 1, and the same reference numerals as those in the digital camera 10 denote the same parts. Omitted. Hereinafter, only portions different from the configuration of the digital camera 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.
[0060]
The memory 108 in the second embodiment stores usable printer information 108b as shown in FIG.
[0061]
The usable printer information 108b stores information about a print creation device that can accept a print request from the digital camera 30, and as shown in FIG. , Maker, model / model number, usable paper, resolution, and other items are stored in association with each other. The “printer No.” item stores data of a number for identifying the print creating device. The “maker” item stores the data of the manufacturer name of the corresponding print creating apparatus. The “model / model number” item stores data on the model and model number of the corresponding print creation device. The “usable paper” item stores data such as paper size (print size) and paper quality that can be used by the corresponding print creating apparatus. The “resolution” item stores resolution data of the corresponding print creating apparatus.
[0062]
The control unit 109 in the second embodiment performs a print request process for requesting the print vendor 40 to print an image recorded on a recording medium (see FIG. 10). In this print request processing, the control unit 109 specifies a usable print creation device including the print vendor 40, and outputs the image based on the preset image output conditions and information on the specified print creation device. Determine the print creation device to print out. Then, the control unit 109 transmits to the print vender 40 the data for instructing the print output by the determined print creating apparatus, the image data to be printed, and the data indicating the output conditions (output condition data).
[0063]
The internal configuration of the print bender 40 in the print creation system 2 is assumed to be the same as that of the print bender 20 (see FIG. 4) in the print creation system 1, and the same reference numerals as those of the printer 20 are used, and illustration thereof is omitted. I do.
[0064]
The control unit 208 according to the second embodiment executes a print accepting process for accepting a print request from the digital camera 30 (see FIG. 11). In the print accepting process, the control unit 208 performs control for performing print output by the designated print creating device.
[0065]
Next, the operation in the second embodiment will be described.
The output condition setting process executed by the digital camera 30 according to the second embodiment is the same as the content shown in FIG. 5 in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
[0066]
First, a print request process executed by the digital camera 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. This print request process is a process executed after the output condition setting process shown in FIG.
[0067]
First, a print request signal is transmitted to the print bender 40 (step S10). Here, the print request signal includes contents indicating the maker, model, and model number of the digital camera, and contents such as the capacity of the image to be printed, the number of prints, and the color (color / monochrome).
[0068]
As a response to the print request signal in step S10, a print permission signal or an unacceptable signal is received from the print vendor 40 (step S11). The print permission signal includes the contents such as the maker, model, and model number of the print creation device that can accept the print request. The non-acceptance signal indicates that there is no print creation device compatible with the digital camera 30, and the print creation device compatible with the digital camera 30 is currently in a print disabled state (for example, out of order, out of paper, warm-up). Etc.).
[0069]
When a print permission signal or a non-acceptance signal is received from the print vendor 40, the currently usable print creation device is specified by comparing the content of the received print permission signal with the information stored in the usable printer information 108b. Is performed (step S12).
[0070]
Next, the image output conditions (print size and number of prints) set in FIG. 5 are compared with the information (print size and the like) stored in the usable printer information 108b (step S13). As a result of the collation in step S13, the one with the highest collation rate is determined as the print creation device that prints out the image (step S14).
[0071]
Next, the data instructing the print output by the print creating apparatus determined in step S14, the image data to be printed, and the output condition data are transmitted to the print vendor 40 (step S15), and the print request processing ends.
[0072]
Next, the print accepting process executed by the print vendor 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0073]
First, when a print request signal is received from the digital camera 30 (step T10), the print vender 40, the printer 50, and the print 60 print the print request signal from the contents (manufacturer, model, etc.) of the print request signal. It is determined whether or not is acceptable (step T11).
[0074]
If it is determined in step T11 that none of the print vendor 40, the printer 50, and the print 60 can accept the print request from the digital camera 30 (step T12; YES), the digital camera does not accept the print request. Is transmitted (step T19). If it is determined in step T11 that a print request from the digital camera 30 is acceptable (step T12; YES), a print permission signal is transmitted to the digital camera 30 (step T13).
[0075]
When the data instructing the print output by the print creation device determined in step S14, the image data to be printed, and the output condition data are received from the digital camera 30 (step T14), the data received in step T14 is received. Is calculated (step T15), and the calculated print fee is displayed on the display screen 27a of the display unit 207 (step T16).
[0076]
In step T15, the print fee may be calculated in consideration of not only the output conditions but also the type of ink (pigment, UV, etc.) used for printing. Further, the print fee information may be transmitted to the digital camera 30. In this way, the digital camera 30 that has received the print fee information can display the received print information on the display unit 110 or store the received print information in the memory 108 for a predetermined period.
[0077]
If the output condition is changed by operating the touch panel 24a (step T17; YES), the process returns to step T15, and the print fee is calculated again based on the changed output condition (step T15).
[0078]
When the print output is instructed by the print bender 40 and the print output is instructed by operating the touch panel 24a (step T17; NO), the print output is performed by the print unit 203 in accordance with the received output condition. Then (step T18), the print acceptance processing ends. Note that the digital camera 30 may instruct the print bender 40 to print out.
[0079]
If the print output is instructed by another print creation device (printer 50, print 60), and the print output is instructed by operating the touch panel 24a (step T17; NO), the designated print creation device is sent to the designated print creation device. Then, the print data (image data, output condition data) is transmitted (step T18), and the print acceptance processing ends.
[0080]
In the above description, a case is described in which an image is printed out by one print creation apparatus. However, when there are a plurality of available print creation apparatus candidates, the print output of the image is performed by the plurality of print creation apparatuses. May be distributed. In particular, when the number of prints exceeds a predetermined number, it is preferable to distribute the print output to a plurality of print creating apparatuses. In FIG. 11, the digital camera 30 transmits image data to be printed out to the print bender 40. However, if the digital camera 30 and each print creation device are connected via a hub, the process proceeds to step S14. The image data may be transmitted directly to the determined printing device.
[0081]
As described above, according to the print creation system 2 of the second embodiment, by enabling the digital camera to set the image output conditions in advance, the customer does not have to take time when accepting a print order. It is possible to perform print processing efficiently. Further, since it is possible to determine a print creation apparatus that prints out an image based on output conditions, it is possible to print out an image using a print creation apparatus that meets the image output conditions.
[0082]
The description in each of the above embodiments can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0083]
【The invention's effect】
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, since the output condition of the image can be set in advance on the digital camera side, it is possible to efficiently perform the print processing in the print creation device.
[0084]
Further, when the digital camera is connected to a plurality of print creation devices, a print creation device that prints out an image can be determined based on the set output conditions, so that a print creation device that meets the image output conditions can be determined. The image can be printed out by the device.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a print creation system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the digital camera 10 of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a data configuration of output condition setting information 108a stored in a memory 108 of the digital camera 10.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pudding and the vendor 20 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an output condition setting process executed in the digital camera 10.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a rear view of the digital camera 10 (FIG. 6A) and an output condition setting screen (FIG. 6B) displayed on the display unit 110.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a print accepting process executed by the print vendor 20.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a print creation system 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of a data configuration of usable printer information 108b stored in a memory 108 of the digital camera 30.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating print request processing executed by the digital camera according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a print accepting process performed by a print bender 40 according to the second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2 print creation system
10, 30 Digital camera
20, 40 print bender (print making device)
50, 60 Printer (print creation device)
101 lens
102 CCD
103 A / D converter
104 processor
105 wireless communication control unit
106, 201 antenna
107 External recording medium (image data holding unit)
108 memory
108a Output condition setting information
108b Usable printer information
109 control unit (setting unit, printer determination unit)
110, 207 display unit
111 Operation unit (image selection unit)
112 Power supply
113 Wired communication unit (transmission unit)
202 wireless communication control unit
203 Printer section (print section)
204 operation unit
205 Wired communication unit (receiving unit)
206 memory
208 control unit
209 External recording medium
210 Money Transfer Department

Claims (5)

In a print creation system comprising a digital camera holding image data and a print creation device that prints out image data held in the digital camera,
The digital camera is
An image selecting unit that selects image data to be printed out from the held image data,
A setting unit for setting output conditions for printing out the image data selected by the image selection unit,
The transmission unit that transmits the selected image data and the data of the output condition set by the setting unit to the print creation device,
The print creation device,
A receiving unit that receives image data and output condition data transmitted from the digital camera,
According to the output condition data received by the receiving unit, a printing unit that prints out the received image data,
A print creation system comprising: When the digital camera is connected to a plurality of print creation devices, the digital camera,
A printer information holding unit that holds information on various print creation devices,
A print that prints out image data selected by the image selection unit from among the plurality of print creation devices based on the information held in the printer information holding unit and the output conditions set by the setting unit. A printer determination unit that determines a creation device,
The transmission unit transmits data for instructing print output by the print creation device determined by the printer determination unit, image data selected by the image selection unit, and data of output conditions set by the setting unit. The print creation system according to claim 1, wherein the print is sent to at least one of the plurality of print creation devices. In a digital camera connected to a print creation device,
An image data holding unit for holding image data,
An image selection unit that selects image data to be printed out from the image data held in the image data holding unit;
A setting unit for setting output conditions for printing out the image data selected by the image selection unit,
A digital camera, comprising: 4. The digital camera according to claim 3, further comprising a transmission unit configured to transmit the image data selected by the image selection unit and the data of the output condition set by the setting unit to the print creation device. 5. When connected to multiple print creation devices,
A printer information holding unit that holds information on various print creation devices,
A printer determination unit that determines a print creation device that prints out the image data selected by the image selection unit from the plurality of print creation devices based on the information held in the printer information holding unit. Prepare,
The transmission unit transmits data for instructing print output by the print creation device determined by the printer determination unit, image data selected by the image selection unit, and data of output conditions set by the setting unit. 5. The digital camera according to claim 4, wherein the digital camera transmits the print data to at least one of the plurality of print creating apparatuses.

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