JP2005107879A - Print order system and print order method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a print order system for preventing the error of print, and for confirming charge in ordering design. <P>SOLUTION: The input of design order information and the input of print order information are continuously performed, and design is prepared based on the design order, and when the prepared design is settled, print order information is settled, and print based on the design is prepared based on the print order. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a print ordering system and a print ordering method used for ordering, for example, a postcard using a network.

Conventionally, for example, in the creation of a postcard or the like, an operator first creates a design by synthesizing characters and images based on a user's design order, and confirms the finish of the design and places a print order. (For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP 2001-344313 A JP 2003-8872 A

  In this way, when a postcard or the like is created by printing based on the design, since the design order and the print order are not performed at the same time, the user pays for the print fee and finish date and time that will be generated later when the design order I do n’t know. For this reason, for example, if the budget for postcards has been decided, it may be necessary to reduce the number of prints or to change the postcard posting schedule suddenly if the finish date is late. is there.

  In addition, even if a producer who produces postcards does not know the number and type of prints based on this design, there is a problem that materials and personnel cannot be arranged in advance.

  The present invention has been made in view of this point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a print ordering system and a print ordering method capable of preventing printing mistakes and confirming charges at the time of ordering a design.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is configured as follows.

The invention according to claim 1 is connected to a network, and a user terminal that places a design order and a print order based on the design;
An ordering server connected to the network and managing reception of the design order and the print order;
A print ordering system having
The print order information is confirmed when a design created based on the design order is confirmed by continuously inputting design order information and print order information by the user terminal. It is an order system.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the print order system according to claim 1, wherein the print order information can be changed when the design is finalized.

The invention according to claim 3 is a print ordering method for creating a design based on a design order and creating a print based on the design based on the print order.
The design order information and the print order information are continuously input,
In the print ordering method, the print order information is confirmed when the created design is confirmed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the print ordering method according to the third aspect, the print order information can be changed when the design is finalized.

  With the above configuration, the present invention has the following effects.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the design order information and the print order information are input continuously by the user terminal, and the print order information is confirmed when the design created based on the design order is confirmed. In this way, the user can know the charge for the print that will be generated later when the design is ordered, the date and time of completion, etc., and can prevent mistakes in the print and confirm the charge when the design is ordered. In addition, for example, a producer who produces postcards knows the number and type of prints based on the design when ordering the design, so that the production efficiency of arranging materials and personnel in advance can be improved.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the print order information can be changed when the design is finalized. For example, the type and number of prints can be dealt with according to the actual use situation. Further, when the print order information is not changed, the print order information at the time of finalizing the design is determined.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the design order information and the print order information are continuously input, and when the created design is confirmed, the print order information is confirmed. You can know the price and finish date of the print that will be generated later, and you can prevent mistakes in printing and check the price when ordering the design. In addition, for example, a producer who produces postcards can know the number and type of prints based on the design when ordering the design, so that materials and personnel can be arranged in advance, thereby improving production efficiency.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the design is finalized, the print order information can be changed, and for example, the type and number of prints can be dealt with according to the actual use situation. Further, when the print order information is not changed, the print order information at the time of finalizing the design is determined.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the print ordering system and the print ordering method of the present invention will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The embodiment of the present invention shows the most preferable mode of the present invention, and the terminology of the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a print ordering system and a print ordering method. In FIG. 1, an ordering / ordering server 2, a user terminal 3, a worker terminal 4, and a print terminal 5 are connected to a network 1 and can communicate with each other via the network 1.

  The network 1 refers to a computer system, a terminal, and a data communication facility connected to each other. The connection may be a wired connection such as a dedicated line or a public line, a wireless connection through a communication satellite or the like, or a combination thereof. The so-called Internet is also included in the network.

  The ordering / receiving server 2 receives design orders via the network 1 and performs design creation work ordering and ordering management based on the design orders, as well as network image services such as image browsing, image storage and customer information management used for design. It has a function that can provide.

  The user terminal 3 may be an electronic device terminal capable of transmitting and receiving character information and image information using a personal computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, or the like. A personal computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA) can be connected to a digital camera, set a recording medium on which an image is recorded, and capture an image, or capture an image from a scanner or the like. A mobile phone equipped with a digital camera can capture an image by imaging the digital camera. A mobile phone not equipped with a digital camera can capture an image by receiving an image through communication from another electronic device. Can do.

  In this user terminal 3, design decision information is input, an image used for design is distributed, and design order information and print order information are input continuously. This design order and print order are shown in FIGS.

  The print terminal 5 is arranged in, for example, a lab, and can receive print orders and manage print creation work via the order receiving server 2. The print terminal 5 is connected to an output device such as a printer and is input at the user terminal 3. It is possible to print based on the printed print order information.

  The worker terminal 4 accepts a design order via the ordering server 2 and performs design creation work based on the design order information on the image editing screen. The worker terminal 4 cuts out an image, corrects color information, and characters. Work such as input of information, layout, and deletion of unnecessary items can be performed. In addition, the created design can be transmitted from the worker terminal 4 to the order placement server 2.

  In this embodiment, design order information and print order information are input continuously by the user terminal 3, and the print order information is confirmed when the design created based on the design order is confirmed. In this way, the user can know the print fee, finish date, etc. that will be generated later when ordering the design, and can prevent mistakes in printing, confirm the fee, etc. when ordering the design. In addition, for example, a producer who produces postcards can know the number and type of prints based on the design when ordering the design, so that materials and personnel can be arranged in advance, thereby improving production efficiency.

  The design order information and print order information can be input in any order as long as they are continuous. If design order information can be input first, print order information can be input first or simultaneously. You may make it make it. Further, another operation may be sandwiched between the design order information input and the print order information input as long as the sequence is not impaired.

  The confirmation of the print order information here means that the input order information cannot be changed from the user terminal, and the print order information is transmitted from the order receiving server 2 to the print terminal 5. Alternatively, print order confirmation information for confirming print order information transmitted to the print terminal in advance is transmitted from the ordering server 2 to the print terminal 5.

  Also, when the design is finalized, the print order information can be changed, and for example, the type and number of prints can be handled according to the actual usage situation. If the print order information is not changed, the print order information entered when the design order information is entered is determined.

  In inputting the design order information, a design template having template information that is changed in accordance with at least the input information stored in advance is selected. The design template is prepared in advance in the ordering server 2 for each category (marriage, birth, move). Information displayed on the design template is input by the information input means 3a such as a keyboard of the user terminal 3, and the information processing means 2a of the ordering server 2 processes the input information according to the template information and places a design order.

  The information processing means 2a performs processing for converting the input language into another language. For example, if the user inputs in Japanese, the user can be surely converted to English and workability is improved. In addition, the input information is converted into related information. For example, when the user's date of birth is input, the user can definitely convert it into a constellation, age, or zodiac, and the workability is improved.

  Next, FIG. 2 shows a flow of design order performed using the user terminal 3 and a flow of design confirmation and print order, and FIGS. 3 to 21 show screens of the user terminal 3 for making this order.

  Note that the flow of design order and the flow of design confirmation and print order shown in FIG. 2 are only one form of the present invention, and the order of each step may be changed, and another step between each step. May be inserted. The screens shown in FIGS. 3 to 21 are only one form of the present invention, and the buttons and item contents displayed on each screen are not limited to these.

First, the flow of design order is shown in FIG.
[Step a1]
First, when ordering a design, a category is selected from New Year's card, marriage, birth, relocation, and the like. FIG. 3 shows a design selection screen 20 in which the New Year category is selected. As described above, a plurality of design templates 20a are prepared in advance for each category such as New Year's card, marriage, birth, and relocation.
[Step a2]
A plurality of design templates are displayed on the design selection screen 20 in which the New Year category in FIG. 3 is selected, and any desired design template 20a is selected from the plurality of design templates. The selected design template 20a is shown in FIG. 4, and the design template 20a has template information 20a1 to 20a5 and an image 20a6 that are changed by input information. Template information 20a1 is the constellation, template information 20a2 is the baby's height, template information 20a3 is the baby's weight, template information 20a4 is the baby's name (Roman characters), and template information 20a5 is the baby's birthday. Designed in English.
[Step a3]
In the order information input screen 21 of FIG. 5, the design order information to be put into the selected design template is input. The design order information includes a color 21a, a title font 21b, an original comment 21c, and personal information 21d described on the design surface. The personal information 21d described in the design includes sender information 21d1, other information 21d2, and essential items 21d3. The required items 21d3 include a baby name (Roman character), a baby height, a baby weight, a constellation, and a baby birthday, which are input in Japanese.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the constellation is input by clicking on the constellation to display a list of constellations, and selecting the date of birth will input the corresponding constellation. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the baby's birthday is input by clicking on the date of birth of the baby and selecting and inputting the corresponding date of birth.

The baby name (Roman characters), baby height, baby weight, constellation, and baby's birthday entered in Japanese in the required items 21d3 are converted into English for the design side of the design template.
[Step a4]
In the image upload screen 22 of FIG. 7, the image 22a input to the image 20a6 of the selected design template is uploaded. The image 22a can be uploaded in a predetermined file format. If the image 22a is not uploaded, an application can be made by mail.
[Step a5]
On the design content confirmation screen 23 of FIG. 8, the design order is confirmed by displaying the design 23a, the selected image 23b, and the print content 23c.
[Step a6]
In the credit card information input screen 24 of FIG. 9, confirmation is made by displaying the design fee 24a and the design completion date 24b, and the credit card information 24c is input. The design fee is paid by credit card.
[Step a7]
In the postcard type / number input screen 25 of FIG. 10, the postcard type 25a and the number 25b are input, and the charge 25c is displayed by inputting the postcard type / number.
[Step a8]
In the print order charge confirmation screen 26 of FIG. 11, a print charge list 26a is displayed and the print order charge is confirmed.
[Step a9]
On the receipt / payment method selection screen 27 in FIG. 12, a receipt method 27a and a payment method 27b are selected. The receiving method 27a includes storefront and delivery, and the payment method 27b includes store payment and credit card.
[Step a10]
When the storefront is selected by the receiving method 27a, the nearest store is selected from the photographer 28a, convenience store 28b, etc. on the storefront selection screen 28 in FIG.
[Step a11]
When delivery is selected by the receiving method 27a, the destination 29a and credit card information 29b are input on the destination / credit card information input screen 29 of FIG.
[Step a12]
When a store is selected or a destination / credit card information is input, a design 30a, a selected image 30b, a print content 30c, a design fee 30d, a design completion date 30e, and a print fee 30f are displayed on the print order final confirmation screen 30 shown in FIG. (Receiving method, payment method, destination, scheduled delivery date) and a list of charges 30g are displayed, thereby final confirmation of the print order.
[Step a13]
In the design order completion screen 31 of FIG. 16, the design order number for which the OK button 31a is clicked is displayed, and the design order is completed.

Next, FIG. 2B shows a flow of design confirmation and print order.
[Step b1]
In the design order information screen 40 of FIG. 17, the latest completed image 40a, the selected design template 40b, the message 40c, the personal information 40d described on the design surface, the image 40e to be used, etc. are confirmed.

The design order information screen 40 is provided with an order approval button 40f and a correction screen button 40h. If there is a problem with the created design, the correction screen button 40h is clicked and the process proceeds to step b2. When the order approval button 40f is clicked, the design is approved and the print order final confirmation screen 41 in FIG. 18 is opened.
[Step b2]
When the correction screen button 40h is clicked, a correction screen (not shown) is opened, and design correction information is input.
[Step b3]
In the print order final confirmation screen 41 of FIG. 18, an order change button 41a capable of changing the print order information is provided. When this order change button 41a is clicked, the postcard type / number input screen 42 of FIG. 19 is opened.
[Step b4]
In the postcard type / number input screen 42 shown in FIG. 19, when the postcard type 42a and the number 42b are entered and changed and the next button 42c is clicked, the print order fee confirmation screen 43 shown in FIG. 20 is opened.
[Step b5]
In the print order fee confirmation screen 43 in FIG. 20, the type and number of postcards are confirmed, and if there is no problem, the next button 43a is clicked to open the receipt / payment method selection screen 44 in FIG.
[Step b6]
In the receipt / payment method selection screen 44 of FIG. 21, the receipt method 44a and the payment method 44b are selected.
[Step b7]
When store receipt is selected by the receiving method 44a, the store selection screen 28 shown in FIG. 13 is opened and a photograph shop or convenience store is selected.
[Step b8]
When delivery is selected by the receiving method 44a, the address / credit card information input screen 29 shown in FIG. 14 is opened, and the address / credit card information is input. When the next button 44c is clicked, the process proceeds to step b3 to open the print order final confirmation screen 41 in FIG.
[Step b9]
When the order button 41b is clicked on the print order final confirmation screen 41 in FIG. 18, the print order number is displayed and the print order is terminated.

  A design can be created based on a design order, a print order for creating a print based on the design, and a print order such as a postcard can be used.

It is a figure which shows a print order system and a print order method. A flow of design order and a flow of design confirmation and print order. It is a figure which shows the design selection screen which selected the category of New Year's card. It is a figure which shows the selected design template. It is a figure which shows an order information input screen. It is a figure which shows the input of a constellation and a birthday. It is a figure which shows the upload screen of an image. It is a figure which shows a design content confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows a credit card information input screen. It is a figure which shows a postcard kind and number-of-sheets input screen. It is a figure which shows a print order charge confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows a receipt / payment method selection screen. It is a figure which shows a shop front selection screen. It is a figure which shows a transmission destination and credit card information input screen. It is a figure which shows a print order final confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows a design order completion screen. It is a figure which shows a design order information screen. It is a figure which shows a lint order final confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows a postcard kind and number-of-sheets input screen. It is a figure which shows a print order charge confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows a receipt / payment method selection screen.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Network 2 Order receiving server 3 User terminal 4 Worker terminal 5 Print terminal 20 Design selection screen 20a Design template 21 Order information input screen 22 Image upload screen 23 Design content confirmation screen 24 Credit card information input screen
25 Postcard type / number input screen 26 Print order fee confirmation screen 27 Receipt / payment method selection screen 28 Storefront selection screen 29 Destination / credit card information input screen 30 Print order final confirmation screen 31 Design order completion screen 40 Design order information screen 41 Print order final confirmation screen 42 Postcard type / number input screen 43 Print order fee confirmation screen 44 Receipt / payment method selection screen

Claims (4)

A user terminal connected to a network and performing a design order and a print order based on the design;
An ordering server connected to the network and managing reception of the design order and the print order;
A print ordering system having
The print order information is confirmed when a design created based on the design order is confirmed by continuously inputting design order information and print order information by the user terminal. Order system. 2. The print order system according to claim 1, wherein the print order information can be changed when the design is finalized. A print ordering method that creates a design based on a design order and creates a print based on the design based on the print order
The design order information and the print order information are continuously input,
A print ordering method, wherein the print order information is confirmed when the created design is confirmed. 4. The print order method according to claim 3, wherein the print order information can be changed when the design is determined.

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