JP2005006295A - Mobile telephone, printing system, and its printing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile telephone, printing system and its printing method in which an external printer is utilized to easily print code data corresponding to user's input operation in the mobile telephone (various kinds of user data registered in the mobile telephone in response to an input operation from the user). <P>SOLUTION: In the mobile telephone 201, text data corresponding to user's input operation (code data) are converted into image data of a first data form (such as BMP). The image data are composed with input image data of a photograph or the like to be allocated to a predetermined format. The image data disposed and synthesized in said format are converted into image data of a second data form (such as JPEG or GIF) and then printed on recording paper 203 by a printer 202. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a technical field of a mobile phone, and more particularly, to a mobile phone and a printing system that print code data or a combination of code data and image data of a mobile phone using a printing apparatus.

  Conventional mobile phones have various application functions such as a telephone directory function for storing names and telephone numbers, and a schedule function for storing schedules. Data input to the mobile phone by the user using such an application function (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “user data”) is managed so that it can be converted into text data or text data inside the mobile phone. It is common to be done.

  When a mobile phone having such application functions is lost or damaged, the user also loses valuable user data input using those application functions.

  Therefore, in order to deal with such a case, the user generally makes a handwritten memo having contents corresponding to the input user data in advance. However, creating handwritten memos for backup of all user data is a very tedious and unrealistic task.

  In recent years, it is possible to make backup using software for a personal computer (hereinafter also referred to as “personal computer”) for backing up user data in a mobile phone. However, in order to use such software, the user needs to own a personal computer. For this reason, it is not the optimal method for all users. Therefore, there is a demand for some method that allows the user to easily and reliably back up the contents of user data in the mobile phone without using a personal computer.

  Here, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-108753 (Patent Document 1) proposes a printing system that prints image data captured by a mobile phone outside the mobile phone. In this printing system, image data is transmitted from the mobile phone to the print service system via the base station in accordance with the operation of the sender (user). The print service system prints the received image data and delivers the print image to the sender.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-351777 (Patent Document 2) proposes a technique for obtaining data on a homepage of a target website as a printed matter even in an environment without a printer. In this system, in response to a print request transmitted from a portable terminal for a home page of a target website, a printed matter for the home page is output by a printer installed in the nearest convenience store or kiosk.

JP 2002-108753 (paragraphs 0026 to 0036, FIG. 1) JP 2002-351777 (paragraphs 0007 to 0010, FIG. 1)

  Therefore, according to the technique described in Patent Document 1, even a mobile phone user who does not have a printer can obtain a print image of image data captured using the mobile phone.

  Further, according to the technique described in Patent Document 2, the user of the mobile terminal obtains a printed material for a target homepage even in an environment where the printer does not exist in the surroundings or when the printer is not owned. can do.

  However, according to Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above, the user data (text data) input using various application functions of the mobile phone cannot be backed up by the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone capable of easily printing code data corresponding to a user's input operation on the mobile phone using an external printing apparatus, It is to provide a printing system and a printing method thereof.

  In order to achieve the above object, a mobile phone according to the present invention has the following configuration.

That is, conversion means (110, S2043) for converting code data (for example, text data) according to a user's input operation into image data in a first data format (BMP or the like);
An arrangement synthesis unit (110, S2045) for generating image data stored in a predetermined format by performing at least one of arrangement processing and synthesis processing on the image data in the first data format;
Output means (111, S206) for outputting the image data generated by the arrangement composition means to an external device (202, 204) is provided.

In a preferred embodiment, the arrangement synthesis means includes:
The image data in the first data format that has been subjected to at least one of the arrangement processing and the synthesis processing is compared with the image data in the first data format as image data for output by the output means. And data format conversion means (S205) for converting the image data into a second data format (JPEG, GIF, etc.) with a small data amount.

Further, for example, the arrangement synthesis means (110, S203, S204)
In order to fit in the predetermined format, it is preferable to perform at least one of an arrangement process and a composition process on the image data in the first data format and the input image data.

  Here, the input image data is, for example, data generated by the imaging means (109) provided in the mobile phone.

In a preferred embodiment, the arrangement synthesis means includes:
Arrangement setting means (S2044, 305 to 307) that allows the user to set the arrangement of the code data or the image data of the first data format (and the input image data) in each area constituting the predetermined format. It is good to include.

Also, for example, the arrangement synthesis means
The predetermined format may include selection means (S2041, 302) that allows the user to select from a plurality of options prepared in advance.

Also, for example, the arrangement synthesis means
The predetermined format may include editing means (S2041, 301) that allows the user to edit a desired format.

In any of the above configurations, the code data is, for example,
Data generated by application functions (for example, a telephone book function, a memo pad function, a calendar function, and a schedule function) that the mobile phone has.

  This object is also achieved by a printing system in which a mobile phone having the above-described configurations and a printing device are connected directly or indirectly through an external device so as to be communicable and a printing method in the printing system. Is done.

  The object is also achieved by a program code that realizes the mobile phone having the above-described configurations by a computer, and a computer-readable storage medium that stores the program code.

  According to the present invention, the code data corresponding to the user's input operation on the mobile phone can be easily printed using the external printing apparatus.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a print service is received using a printing system including a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 201 shown in FIG. 1 constitutes a part of the printing system shown in FIG.

  First, the operation of the printing system according to the present embodiment will be outlined. The printing system according to the present embodiment prints image data (output image data) output from the mobile phone 201 by a printer 202 (also referred to as “printing apparatus”) as a recording apparatus.

  In the present embodiment, the output image data is user data input by the user using various application functions of the mobile phone 201. The user data is code data representing contents such as a character string (including numbers and symbols). The output image data may include input image data such as a photograph (details will be described later).

  According to the present embodiment, the user of the mobile phone 201 obtains the recording sheet 203 on which an image including characters, photos, and the like is printed based on the output image data. Therefore, the main feature of the printing system is the mobile phone 201 that can generate the output image data.

  The apparatus configuration and operation of the mobile phone 201 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the following description, a case where the mobile phone 201 handles so-called text data as code data handled by the mobile phone 201 will be described as an example. Here, the text data is general text information represented by ASCII (ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange), JIS (Japan Industrial Standard), shift JIS, and the like.

  In the mobile phone 201 shown in FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes an antenna. Reference numeral 102 denotes a wireless circuit that transmits and receives wireless signals. Reference numeral 103 denotes an audio circuit for processing an audio signal.

  Reference numeral 104 denotes a speaker that outputs sound. Reference numeral 105 denotes a microphone for inputting voice. Reference numeral 106 denotes a display (display device) that displays various data, images, and the like using a liquid crystal display panel or the like.

  Reference numeral 107 denotes a key input unit for the user to input various data such as a telephone number and mail, or to perform various settings. Reference numeral 109 denotes a camera (imaging device) including a lens, an image sensor, and the like. Reference numeral 108 denotes a memory for storing various data.

In the present embodiment, the memory 108 includes
・ Data entered by the user (user data) using various application functions such as the phone book function, memo pad function, calendar function, schedule management function,
Software programs for controlling the operation of the mobile phone 201 and various application functions,
Stores image data photographed by the camera 109 and the like.

  Reference numeral 110 denotes a control circuit that controls each part in the mobile phone. The control circuit 110 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112 that executes a group of programs stored in the memory 108 and hardware (not shown).

  In the present embodiment, the control circuit 110 (CPU 112) manages user data input by the user using various application functions as a text data file or a data format file that can be converted into text data.

  Next, reference numeral 111 denotes an external interface for connecting the mobile phone and an external device (the printer 202 in this embodiment).

  Here, as the external interface 111, for example, an infrared communication interface such as IrDA (Infrared Data Association) or a near field communication interface such as Bluetooth can be employed.

  The external interface 111 may be a connector for connecting a cable to the printer 202. Furthermore, in the case of a system configuration in which the mobile phone 201 is directly connected to the printer 202, a connector corresponding to the connector on the printer side may be employed.

  In addition, operations such as transmission / reception processing and audio processing executed by the mobile phone 201 in the above-described device configuration can now employ general techniques, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, image output processing performed by the mobile phone 201 having the above-described device configuration will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing image output processing of the mobile phone shown in FIG. The flowchart represents a software program processing procedure executed by the CPU 112 in the mobile phone 201. This image output process is activated in response to a predetermined operation performed by the user on the key input unit 107.

  In FIG. 2, first, the CPU 112 of the control circuit 110 reads the text data from the memory 108 when the image output process is activated (step 201). The text data is, for example, data such as telephone directory data, telephone directory list, memo pad data, calendar data, and schedule table. At this time, the user may newly input text data by operating the key input unit 107.

  Further, when reading the user data into the memory 108 in step 201, the CPU 112 converts the user data into text data if the data format of the stored user data is different from the text data.

  It should be noted that a general technique can be adopted at present for converting user data in a data format specific to various application functions into text data. For this reason, the detailed description in this embodiment is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, the CPU 112 of the control circuit 110 instructs the key input unit 107 to read image data stored in advance in the memory 108 (hereinafter referred to as “input image data” for convenience of explanation). Is determined (step 202).

  The input image data is, for example, image data included in a phone book or the like in the memory 108. That is, a name and a telephone number are generally registered in the user data of the telephone directory. On the other hand, as a function of the telephone book, in addition to a name and a telephone number, there are cases where input image data such as a face photograph of a person with that name can be registered. In such a case, the CPU 112 reads the input image data of this photograph from the memory 108 in step S202.

  Further, the input image data is, for example, landscape image data taken by the user using the camera 109. In this case, the input image data is data unrelated to the text data. Furthermore, the input image data may be various image data obtained from a website by the user using the mobile phone 201.

  If the CPU 112 determines in step 202 that the input image data is to be incorporated, the CPU 112 reads the input image data designated by the user (step 203).

  Next, the CPU 112 of the control circuit 110 executes the process of step 204. First, an outline of step 204 will be described. However, details of step 204 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  That is, in step 204, the control circuit 110 creates output image data by arranging and combining the text data selected by the user and the input image data according to the format specified by the user. This output image data represents an image in which text data and input image data are stored in the designated format. If it is determined in step 202 that the input image data is not to be incorporated, in step 204, output image data in which text data is arranged and synthesized according to a format specified by the user is created.

  At this time, the format data referred to when generating the output image data may be registered in advance in the memory 108 as a function of the mobile phone 201. The format data may be prepared in advance on the memory 108 by the user. Further, the format data may be generated on the spot when the output image data is generated by the user operating the key input unit 107.

  In a preferred embodiment, all or a part of the character arrangement, the character font and size, the input image arrangement, the size when displaying the input image, and the like can be designated.

  Next, details of the processing in step 204 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing details of step S204 in the image output processing shown in FIG.

  First, the CPU 112 of the control circuit 110 displays a screen illustrated in FIG. 5 so that the user can select or create a desired format when outputting an image (image data) in step 206 to be described later. An operation is requested (step 2041).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on display 106 of mobile phone 201 in step S2041 (FIG. 3). The user uses this screen to determine a desired format.

  In FIG. 5, the display operation area 301 displays the configuration of the format desired or set by the user. In the display operation area 302, a plurality of types of options for selecting or setting a format desired by the user are displayed so that the user can select them. An operation button (“OK”) 303 is a software button for registering in the mobile phone 201 the format specified by the user using the display operation areas 301 and 302.

  A more specific operation example of the display screen (FIG. 5) having such a configuration will be described. First, the user operates the display operation area 302 to select a desired format from among a plurality of options registered in advance. Here, the plurality of types of options are, for example, a plurality of types of formats in which the number of area divisions, the area size after division, and the like are different.

  In the example shown in the figure, a state where “4 divisions” is selected is shown. In this case, the CPU 112 displays the four-division format selected in the display operation area 302 in the display operation area 301.

  Next, the user selects one of the areas (in this case, four areas) constituting the format displayed in the display operation area 301, and defines the data to be arranged (set) in the selected area. Operation). The user performs this series of operations individually for each area.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, four areas constituting the format displayed in the display operation area 301 are defined as follows by the definition operation. That is,
-Upper left area: "TX1" representing the first text data,
Upper right area: “IM1” representing the first input image data,
-Lower left area: “TX2” representing the second text,
Lower right area: “TX2” representing the second text,
Is defined.

  In the case of the above definition example, the same text (“TX2”) is defined in the lower left and lower right areas. In this case, the CPU 112 recognizes that the same text (“TX2”) is defined across the two areas of the lower left and lower right.

  Next, the CPU 112 of the control circuit 110 displays the screen illustrated in FIG. 6 so that the user can select text data and input image data to be assigned to the desired format selected and set in step 2041. Request (step 2042).

  Furthermore, the CPU 112 requests a setting operation for individually allocating the text data and input image data selected by the user in step 2042 to each area in the desired format on the screen illustrated in FIG. Step 2043).

  Note that the selection operation in step 2042 and step S2043 may be only text data allocation or only input image data depending on the desired format setting operation in step 2041.

  That is, FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on the display 106 of the mobile phone 201 in step S2042 and step S2043. This screen includes a plurality of display operation areas 305 to 307 corresponding to the user setting operation using the screen of FIG. 5 described above.

  That is, in FIG. 6, the display operation area 305 is a man-machine for the user to assign any text data read in step 201 as the first text data ("TX1") in which the location is defined.・ It is an interface. The display operation area 306 is a man-machine interface for the user to allocate any text data read in step 201 as the second text data ("TX2") in which the arrangement location is defined. .

  The display operation area 307 is a man-machine interface for the user to assign any input image data read in step 203 as the first text data ("IM1") in which the arrangement location is defined. is there.

  An operation button (“OK”) 308 is a software button for associating text data and input image data assigned by the user using the display operation areas 305 to 307 with each area in the format in the mobile phone 201. is there.

  In the display screen example illustrated in FIG. 6, the display operation area 305 indicates a state where the text data “AAAA.txt” is selected as “TX1” (allocated state). The display operation area 306 indicates a state (allocated state) in which text data “BBBB.txt” is selected as “TX2”. The display operation area 307 shows a state (assigned state) in which the input image data “CCCC.bmp” is selected as “IM1”.

  Then, in response to the user operating the operation button 308, the CPU 112 uses the selection state in the display operation areas 305 to 307 as allocation information (that is, association information) in each area constituting the format desired by the user. sign up.

  Next, in step 2044, the CPU 112 of the control circuit 110 converts each text data to which the arrangement location on the format is assigned in step 2043 described above into a bitmap (BPM) format as image data in the first data format. Convert to image data.

  Here, as a procedure for converting text data into bitmap image data, a general procedure (for example, JP 09-31746 A) can be adopted at present. For this reason, the detailed description in this embodiment is abbreviate | omitted.

  When user data input by a user using various application functions is a file in a data format that cannot be converted into text data, the user data in that data format is, for example, disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-307847. The image data may be directly converted into image data in the first data format (BMP format) without being converted into text data.

  Next, in step 2045, the CPU 112 converts the text image converted into the image data in the first data format (BMP format) in step 2044 and the input image data selected in step 2042 into the desired image. At least one of an arrangement process and a composition process is performed to fit the format. Here, the text image is a character string constituting the contents of “AAAAA.txt” and “BBBB.txt” in the above example.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the output image data generated by the image arrangement and composition processing performed by the mobile phone 201 in step S2045 (FIG. 3). The conceptual diagram shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to the display examples shown in FIGS.

  That is, in response to the user setting operation and selection operation in steps 2041 to 2043, the CPU 112 generates output image data (310) corresponding to the conceptual diagram shown in FIG. Here, the data format of the output image data is the first data format (BMP format).

  In FIG. 7, in an area 311, a character string representing the content of “AAAA.txt” previously selected as “TX1” is arranged as image data. In the area 313, a character string representing the content of “BBBB.txt” previously selected as “TX2” is arranged as image data. In the area 312, an input image (photograph or the like) representing the content of “CCCC.bmp” previously selected as “IM1” is arranged as image data.

  Here, in the format setting operation in step 2041 (FIG. 5) described above, the user has defined the second text data (“TX2”) over two areas. In response to this setting operation, the area 313 occupies the lower two of the four areas constituting the format selected in step 2041.

  In step 2046, the CPU 112 requests the user to select whether to output the output image data in the first data format generated in step 2045 as it is. If the output process of the output image data in the first data format is selected in step 2046, the CPU 112 advances the process to step 206. On the other hand, if the output process of the output image data in the first data format is not selected, the CPU 112 advances the process to step 205.

  In step 205, the CPU 112 of the control circuit 110 outputs the output image data (image data in the first data format such as the bitmap format) generated in the processing in step 204 above to the second data format different from the first data format. The image data is converted into image data (step 205).

  Here, the image data in the second data format is image data in a data format such as JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) or GIF (Graphic Interchange Format), which has a smaller data amount than the image data in the first data format described above. It is. Therefore, the conversion process (step 205) to the image data in the second data format is suitable for selection when transmitting to the external device via the communication line.

  Note that an image processing technique itself for converting bitmap format image data into image data such as JPEG or GIF is common at present, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Then, the CPU 112 saves the output image data on the memory 108 or outputs it to the outside via the external interface 111 (step 206). Note that the output image data may be output to the outside after being stored on the memory 108. Here, the output image data is the image data in the first data format passed from step 204 described above or the image data in the second data format generated by the processing in step 205. By outputting the output image data to the outside, printing by the printer 202 can be performed as described later.

  The printing system shown in FIG. 4 includes the above-described mobile phone 201, a print service shop (for example, a convenience store, a photo shop, etc.), or a printer 202 installed at the user's home.

  When the user desires to print the output image data, the user connects the mobile phone 201 to the printer 202 via a wired or wireless line. Thereafter, the control circuit 110 (CPU 112) of the mobile phone 201 transfers the output image data to the printer 202 in accordance with a user's predetermined operation. The printer 202 prints the received output image data on the recording paper 203 by a general procedure.

  In the printing system shown in FIG. 4, when a user uses the printer 202 installed in the service shop, the user pays a fee according to the number of prints and the like as in the normal print service.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a case where a print service is received via a communication line in a printing system including a mobile phone according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  In the example of FIG. 8, a mobile phone 201 transmits output image data to a mobile phone base station 204 that forms a communication line and a printer 202 of a print service shop via the Internet. The image printed on the recording medium 203 is sent to the user later by mail or the like. The user pays for this print service by bank transfer or the like.

<Effect of embodiment>
According to the above-described embodiment, text data corresponding to a user input operation on the mobile phone 201 can be easily printed using the external printing apparatus 202 in a state where the text data is converted into image data. Further, according to the present embodiment, the text data and various input image data (image data such as a photograph taken by the mobile phone 201) are printed in a state in which the text data is easily assigned to a user-desired format. be able to.

  In recent years, camera-equipped mobile phones have become widespread. Then, print services for photographs taken with such mobile phones have been gradually started. In the future, it is expected that the print service will be further enhanced with the spread of camera-equipped mobile phones or the improvement of camera performance.

  According to the above-described embodiment, when printing output image data, a business process in such a print service can be used. Further, according to the present embodiment, for example, text data such as telephone book data and memo pad data can be easily printed. Further, for example, as described above, it is also possible to print on paper by combining landscape image data and text data describing it.

  Furthermore, it is possible to print using a print service or a home-use printer or the like in a state where the phone book data or the like is nicely formed in a format desired by the user. At this time, the cellular phone 201 according to the present embodiment is excellent in convenience because a printed matter (203) that is nicely shaped in a desired format can be obtained by a simple editing operation by the user himself / herself.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, even a user who does not own a personal computer can easily output user data of various applications such as a telephone directory to the recording sheet 203. At that time, a business process such as a general print service can be used, so even a user who does not have a printer can easily use it.

  Therefore, if user data (text data) of various applications in the mobile phone 201 is stored as printed matter, the mobile phone 201 can be surely and easily prepared for loss or damage of the mobile phone. That is, the stored printed matter functions as an effective backup when the user newly inputs user data to the newly obtained mobile phone.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example, the case where the mobile phone 201 handles so-called text data has been described. However, the present invention can be applied not only to text data but also to various types of code data in which unique numbers (codes) are individually assigned to handle characters, symbols, and the like inside the information processing apparatus. is there.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, code data (various user data registered in the mobile phone according to the user's input operation) according to the user's input operation on the mobile phone can be easily obtained using the external printing apparatus. Can be printed on.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the image output process of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of step S204 among the image output processes shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that a printing service is received using the printing system containing the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which illustrates the screen displayed on the display of a mobile telephone in step S2041 (FIG. 3). It is a figure which illustrates the screen displayed on the display of a mobile telephone in step S2042 and step S2043 (FIG. 3). It is a conceptual diagram explaining the output image data produced | generated by the image arrangement | positioning and synthetic | combination process which a mobile telephone performs in step S2045 (FIG. 3). It is a figure explaining the case where a print service is received via a communication line in a printing system including a mobile phone according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

101 Antenna 102 Radio Circuit 103 Audio Circuit 104 Speaker 105 Microphone 106 Display Unit (Display)
107 Key Input Unit 108 Memory 109 Camera 110 Control Circuit 111 External Interface 112 CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 201 Mobile phone 202 Printer 203 Print image 204 Mobile phone base station 301-307 Display operation area 303,308 Operation button 310 Configuration example of output image data 311-313 Partial image area which comprises output image data 310

Claims (23)

Conversion means for converting code data corresponding to a user input operation into image data in a first data format;
Arrangement composition means for generating image data stored in a predetermined format by performing at least one of arrangement processing and composition processing on the image data in the first data format;
A mobile phone comprising: output means for outputting the image data generated by the layout composition means to an external device. The arrangement synthesis means includes
The image data in the first data format that has been subjected to at least one of the arrangement processing and the synthesis processing is compared with the image data in the first data format as image data for output by the output means. 2. The cellular phone according to claim 1, further comprising data format conversion means for converting into image data of a second data format with a small data amount. The arrangement synthesis means includes
3. The arrangement according to claim 1, wherein at least one of an arrangement process and a composition process is performed on the image data in the first data format and the input image data so as to be stored in the predetermined format. Mobile phone. The arrangement synthesis means includes
The arrangement setting means according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising arrangement setting means for allowing a user to set the arrangement of the code data or the image data of the first data format in each area constituting the predetermined format. The mobile phone described. The arrangement synthesis means includes
An arrangement setting unit that allows a user to set the arrangement of the code data or the image data of the first data format and the input image data in each area constituting the predetermined format. 3. The mobile phone according to 3. The arrangement synthesis means includes
6. The mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising selection means that allows the user to select the predetermined format from a plurality of options prepared in advance. The arrangement synthesis means includes
6. The mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising an editing unit that allows a user to edit a desired format as the predetermined format. The mobile phone according to claim 3, further comprising an imaging unit that generates the input image data. The code data is
The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mobile phone is data generated by an application function of the mobile phone. The code data is
The mobile phone according to claim 9, wherein the mobile phone is data generated according to an input operation of a user who uses the application function. The mobile phone according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the application function is at least one of a telephone book function, a memo pad function, a calendar function, and a schedule function. A printing system in which a mobile phone and a printing apparatus are connected to be able to communicate directly or indirectly via an external device,
The mobile phone is
Conversion means for converting code data corresponding to a user input operation into image data in a first data format;
Arrangement composition means for generating image data stored in a predetermined format by performing at least one of arrangement processing and composition processing on the image data in the first data format;
Output means for outputting the image data generated by the layout composition means to the outside so as to be transmitted to the printing apparatus;
The printing apparatus includes:
A printing system comprising printing means for printing image data received by communication with the mobile phone on a recording medium. The arrangement synthesis means includes
The image data in the first data format that has been subjected to at least one of the arrangement processing and the synthesis processing is compared with the image data in the first data format as image data for output by the output means. 13. The printing system according to claim 12, further comprising data format conversion means for converting the image data into a second data format having a small data amount. The arrangement synthesis means includes
14. The arrangement according to claim 12, wherein at least one of an arrangement process and a composition process is performed on the image data in the first data format and the input image data so as to be stored in the predetermined format. Printing system. The code data is
The printing system according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the printing system is data generated by an application function of the mobile phone. The code data is
16. The printing system according to claim 15, wherein the printing system is data generated according to an input operation of a user who uses the application function. The printing system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the application function is at least one of a telephone book function, a memo pad function, a calendar function, and a schedule table function. A printing method in a printing system in which a mobile phone and a printing apparatus are connected to be able to communicate directly or indirectly via an external apparatus,
A conversion step of converting code data according to a user's input operation into image data of a first data format in the mobile phone;
In the mobile phone, an arrangement / synthesis step of generating image data stored in a predetermined format by performing at least one of arrangement processing and synthesis processing on the image data in the first data format;
A printing method comprising: transferring the image data generated in the layout synthesis process to the printing apparatus; and printing the transferred image data on a recording medium in the printing apparatus. In the arrangement synthesis step,
The image data in the first data format that has been subjected to at least one of the arrangement processing and the composition processing is compared with the image data in the first data format as image data for transfer to the printing apparatus. 19. The printing method according to claim 18, further comprising a data format conversion step of converting the image data into a second data format with a small data amount. In the arrangement synthesis step,
20. The arrangement according to claim 18 or 19, wherein at least one of an arrangement process and a composition process is performed on the image data of the first data format and the input image data so as to be stored in the predetermined format. Printing method. The code data is
21. The printing method according to claim 18, wherein the printing method is data generated by an application function of the mobile phone. The code data is
The printing method according to claim 21, wherein the printing method is data generated in accordance with an input operation of a user who uses the application function. 23. The printing method according to claim 21, wherein the application function is at least one of a telephone book function, a memo pad function, a calendar function, and a schedule table function.

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