JP2005241718A - Photographic print system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology for efficiently operating a photographic print order and a photographic print system, in the photographic print system with which photographed frame image data is stored in an image storage part, and the data is used for a later photographic print order. <P>SOLUTION: The system is constituted of a print output part 2 for outputting a photographic print FP and a print management part 1 for managing a photographic print outputting processing by the print output part, and the print management part 1 is provided with a print order information storage part for storing print order information and a discount setting part for forming discount information on the photographic print based on the operating situation of the print output part, and a print order acceptance part 5 displays the discount information on the output of the photographic print using the photographed frame image data stored in the image storage part 6 based on the discount information from the discount setting part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention stores the captured frame image data received from the user in the image storage unit, and is read from the image storage unit by receiving a print order for the captured frame image data stored in the image storage unit from the user. The present invention relates to a photographic print system that outputs a photographic print using photographed frame image data.

  Photographic prints can be obtained by digitizing the shot frame images using a film scanner after developing the photographic film used in a silver salt film camera or by directly reading the shot frame image data directly acquired by the digital camera from a memory card or the like. Therefore, a recent photographic printing apparatus includes a digital print output unit that uses photographic frame image data for photographic printing. The captured frame image data converted into a digital signal in this way can be stored, searched, and extracted easily and quickly using a large-capacity data storage device that has become inexpensive. Photographed frame image data is temporarily stored, and a photo print can be performed as necessary.

  For example, as a system for storing photographic image data (photographed frame image data) in an image server and making use of it for later photo print orders, it was taken with a server computer (image server) equipped with a large-capacity disk and a digital camera. There are known various means for storing photographic image data in the image server and various means for utilizing the photographic image data stored and stored in the image server. The image server that receives the photo image data from the built-in memory is a file that combines information such as the digital camera type code, manufacturing NO code, digital camera owner code, shooting date, transfer date, and frame number in the built-in memory. Select a name, save this shot image data with that name, and access it later. Implementing services such as viewing and print ordering of the photographic image data to come equipment (for example, see Patent Document 1.).

  In such a system, even if the remaining capacity of the built-in shooting frame image data memory is reduced, the user of the digital camera transfers the shooting frame data to the image server for the time being, and takes the shot frame image in the internal memory. By erasing the data, it is possible to continue shooting as it is, and it is possible for the user to order a photo print of the shot frame image data transferred to the image server at a later date, which is convenient for the user.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-150523 (paragraph numbers 0027-0037, FIG. 1)

  However, depending on the user, when the date and time has passed since shooting, there is a possibility that he / she is not interested in outputting the photograph print of the photographed frame image data transferred to the image server, and is expensive. For the photo print shop operating such a system, if only the photograph frame image data is transferred to the image server and the number of users who do not order photo prints increases, only the memory of the image server is consumed uselessly. Will be a business problem. In addition, since a large-capacity image server is provided, the photo printing apparatus operates efficiently by taking an average photo print order for the photographed frame image data transferred to this image server from many users. In other words, it is also desirable that this image server functions as an averaging buffer for photo print orders, but no measures have been taken to fulfill such a demand.

  In view of the above situation, an object of the present invention is to efficiently take a photo print order in a photo print system in which photographed frame image data is stored in an image storage unit and used for later photo print orders. It is to provide technology that contributes to the operation. It is also important for the user to use such a photo print system so that it is convenient for both the user side and the photo print shop side.

  In order to solve the above problems, a photo printing apparatus according to the present invention includes an image receiving unit that receives captured frame image data from a user, an image storage unit that stores captured frame image data received by the image receiving unit, A print order receiving unit that receives a print order of shooting frame image data stored in the image storage unit from a user and creates print order information, and a shot frame image read from the image storage unit based on the print order information A photographic print device that outputs photographic prints using data; and a print output unit that outputs the photographic prints by the photographic print device; and a print management unit that manages photographic print output processing by the print output unit; The print management unit stores the print order information. A photographing unit stored in the image storage unit based on discount information from the discount setting unit, the order information storage unit and a discount setting unit for creating discount information about the photo print Displays discount information for photo print output charges using frame image data.

  According to the above configuration, when the user tries to place a print order for the photographed frame image data once stored in the image storage unit through the print order reception unit, the print order reception unit displays discount information regarding the photo print. The user can then look at this discount information to determine if it is a good idea to place a print order now. For example, the discount setting unit sets the discount information in consideration of the operation status (including operation forecast) of the print output unit, and when the print order is excessive, the discount is small and the print order is When the discount is small, the print order by the user can be averaged to some extent, and the user who does not rush the photo print output can aim at the time when the print order can be made at a low price.

  As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the discount information may be a point return amount in a point service, and the image receiving unit may be configured to give a predetermined point to a user even when receiving the photographed frame image data. Is preferred. In this configuration, it is possible to average the fluctuations in print orders by changing the amount of points returned that can also be used for cash back by the point service based on the operating status of the print output unit. Points are also given when depositing image data in the image storage unit, thereby promoting user participation in the photo print system. The introduction of the point service also has a secondary advantage that the point card can be used as an input medium for user information.

  In order to avoid an increase in the number of users who do not place a photo print order by storing only the photographed frame image data in the image storage unit, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the print order reception unit includes the print order object. It is preferable that the discount amount added to the discount information from the discount setting unit is set as the date and time when the captured frame image data is stored in the image storage unit is shorter. Even if the photograph print output of the photographed frame image data stored in the image storage unit is less interested, it is possible to prompt the user to make an early print order by discounting the photo print price.

  In order to simplify user information input at the time of receipt reception of photographed frame image data or reception of a print order, user information is transferred between the image reception unit and the user, and between the print order reception unit and the user. It is proposed that the user information is transferred by a user card. This eliminates the need for the user to input troublesome user information using a keyboard or a touch panel. Further, when employing a point service, the user card can be used as a point card, which is more convenient.

As a preferred aspect for smoothly ordering photo prints, photographs combined with photographed frame images listed on the basis of the photographed frame image data read from the image storage unit by the print order accepting unit when the print order is accepted It is proposed to generate a print order field and display or transmit it.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments using the drawings.

  The flow of various information in the photo print system according to the present invention will be described using the model shown in FIG. This photographic print system is operated by a photographic print shop, and is used in photographed frame image data obtained by converting the developed photographic film Ma to digital data with a film scanner or the like, and in digital photographing equipment such as a digital camera or a mobile phone with a camera. The photographed frame image data stored in the recording medium Mb such as a memory card is deposited from the user 3, and thereafter, the user 3 is provided with charge discount information for the photo print output relating to the deposited frame image data. When 3 requests a photo print order, the corresponding photograph frame image data is extracted and displayed to the user 3, and the photograph print order relating to the photograph frame image data selected by the user 3 is received, and the photograph print order is received. Information generated and printed based on this photo print order information The output unit 2 outputs the photographic print FP as ordered. An important feature of this photographic print system is set by the print management unit 1 regarding the print order of the photographed frame image data deposited by the user 3. The discount information regarding the print photo print is presented to the user 3. The user can determine whether it is a good idea to place an order now by looking at this discount information, and the photo print shop will set a high price when there are many print orders through photo print discounts. At the same time, there is an advantage that the operation rate can be maintained at a high level by setting a low price when the print order is low.

  Such a discount is generally set according to an operation state including a seasonal factor (demand season such as New Year's card prints and athletic meet prints) in the print output unit 2 or a target operation state according to a sales policy. Examples of the adjustment of the discount level include adjustment of the discount rate directly from the base price or adjustment of the amount of reduction points subject to service such as cash back using a point service system. Further, since the captured frame image data is stored from the user 3, some form of user authentication and user management is required, but at least a user card in which a user ID is recorded can be used.

  The photographic print system illustrated in FIG. 1 receives an image from the user 3 that has received a photographed frame image via a removable recording medium such as a memory card Mb used for a developed photographic film Ma or a digital camera, or data transmission communication. The reception unit 4, an image storage unit 6 that stores the captured frame image (accurately, captured frame image data) received by the image reception unit 4 in a predetermined location, and the captured frame image data stored in the image storage unit 6 A print order receiving unit 5 that receives a photo print order from the user 3, receives print order information created by the print order receiving unit 5, and receives the corresponding frame image data from the image storage unit 6 based on the print order information. Print data and print control signals to unit 2 to And a print management unit 1 to output the cement FP.

  If the user 3 participating in the photo print system performs user registration in advance and receives the user card UC in which the user ID is recorded, the user information necessary for depositing the photographed frame image data and ordering the print can be input. It is simplified.

  For example, when the user 3 inputs captured frame image data together with user information to the image receiving unit 4 (# 01), the image receiving unit 4 transfers the input captured frame image data together with user information to the image storage unit 6 (#). 02). The image storage unit 6 stores the received frame image data at an appropriate image storage address (storage directory) so that it can be extracted by user information.

  In this photo print system, since the discount of photo print output varies depending on the date and time, the user 3 needs to know discount information prior to ordering a photo print. For this reason, when the user 3 requests the print order reception unit 5 to display discount information (# 03), the print order reception unit 5 displays discount information sent from the print management unit 1 (# 04). When the user 3 is satisfied with the displayed discount information and selects the photo print order of the photographed frame image data stored in the image storage unit 6 together with the input of the user information (# 05), the print order reception unit 5 stores the image. The low-resolution captured frame image data of the user 3 is read from the unit 6 (# 06), image list order screen data is created from the captured frame image data, and this is displayed and a print order instruction from the user 3 is accepted. In response to the order instruction from the user, the print order receiving unit 5 creates print order information including the number of prints by frame number and print size including the user information from the order instruction and transfers it to the print management unit 1 (# 07). Based on the print order information, the print management unit 1 reads the high-resolution captured frame image data corresponding to the image storage unit 6 (# 08), print data created from the received high-resolution captured frame image data, print order information, and an operator. A print control signal based on the operation input is given to the print output unit 2 (# 09). The ordered photo print FP output from the print output unit 2 is delivered to the user (# 10).

  A specific configuration example of the photo print system according to the present invention is shown in FIG. At that time, the print output unit 2 is configured as a print station 20 as a photographic printer that performs exposure processing and development processing on the photographic paper P, and the print management unit 1 performs image processing necessary for the received frame image data. The operation station 10 is configured to transfer the print data used by the print station 20 after conversion. The operation station 10 and the print station 20 are combined to form a photographic printing apparatus 100 called a so-called digital minilab. The image storage unit 6 includes a general-purpose personal computer that functions as the database controller 60 and a large-capacity image data archive unit 61 that includes a plurality of hard disks. As is well known, the database controller 60 has image data management functions such as storage, retrieval, and extraction of photographed frame image data, and is simultaneously provided with photographed frame image data sent from the outside. Stored in a storage location (storage address or storage directory) created in association with user information and the reception date and time, extracts the corresponding shot frame image data based on the given user information, etc., and captures the image at the request destination Transmit frame image data. The image reception unit 4 and the print reception unit 5 are integrated, and both functions are incorporated in a multi-function network booth 200 (hereinafter referred to as a photo reception booth) such as an ATM booth.

  Here, the photo print apparatus 100 and the image storage unit 6 are connected to each other via a LAN and installed in a photo print shop. The photo reception booth 200 is installed not only in a photo print shop but also in a convenience store or in a station, and the photo reception booth 200 installed away from the photo print shop is connected to the image storage unit 6 and the photo through a wide area communication network such as the Internet. It is connected to the printing apparatus 100. Of course, all of the print photographic apparatus 100, the image storage unit 6 and the photo reception booth 200 may be connected to each other via a LAN and installed in a photo print shop, or the image storage unit 6 is a center computer system separated from the photo print shop. You may build in. The topology of data transmission among the print management unit 1, the print output unit 2, the image reception unit 4, the print order reception unit 5, and the image storage unit 6 may be set freely according to the system specifications.

  As can be understood from FIG. 3, the print station 20 of the photographic printing apparatus 100 conveys the roll-shaped printing paper P stored in the two printing paper magazines 21 and cuts it into a print size. The photographed frame image is exposed to the paper P by an exposure engine 22 as a print engine, and the exposed photographic paper P is sent to a development processing unit 23 having a plurality of development processing tanks for development. After drying, the photographic paper P, that is, the photographic prints FP, sent to the sorter from the transverse feed conveyor 24 at the upper part of the apparatus, is collected in a plurality of trays of the sorter in a state of being sorted in order units. A photographic paper transport mechanism 25 including a plurality of chucker transport units 25a is provided to transport the photographic paper P at a transport speed adapted to various processes for the photographic paper P described above.

  The exposure engine 22 irradiates the photographic paper P with light beams of the three primary colors R (red), G (green), and B (blue) while sending the photographic paper P based on the print data sent from the operation station 10. At the time of exposure, the photographic printing paper P is conveyed in the sub-scanning direction, and exposure is performed in a line along the main scanning direction in synchronization with the conveyance speed. As the exposure head, a laser beam method, a fluorescent beam method, a liquid crystal shutter method, a DMD method, or the like can be used according to the exposure specification. Here, the laser beam method is used. In any case, since the line exposure method is adopted, the print size is determined by the width of the photographic paper P and the feed length in the sub-scanning direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the desk-like console of the operation station 10 includes a general-purpose personal computer as a controller 30 having various functions such as processing received photographed frame images and sending control commands to the print station 20, and various information. A monitor 11 to be displayed and a keyboard 12 and a mouse 13 used for various settings and adjustments are connected.

  The controller 30 of the operation station 10 uses a CPU as a core member and constructs a functional unit for performing various operations relating to photographic print output by hardware and / or software, which is shown in FIG. As described above, as a functional unit particularly related to the present invention, a communication control unit that transmits data such as photographed frame image data and print order information to and from an external device via a communication network such as WAN, LAN, or USB. 30, a memory 31 for developing the input photographed frame image data, creation of a graphic operation screen including various windows and various operation buttons, and user operation input through the graphic operation screen (using the keyboard 12 and the mouse 13). Graphic user interface to generate control commands from And a video for causing the monitor 11 to display image information such as a shot frame image and a simulated image as an expected finished image during pre-judge printing work such as color correction. A video control unit 33 that generates a signal, a print data generation unit 34 that generates print data suitable for the exposure engine 22 installed in the print station 20 based on processed frame image data that has undergone image processing, A formatter unit 35 that formats the photographed frame image data, the processed photographed frame image data that has undergone image processing, and the like into a format for writing to a removable recording medium such as a CD-R or a DVD-R according to a user's request. .

  Further, as various control function units controlled by the central control unit 32 described above, an order information storage unit 32a that stores and manages the received print order information by a first-in first-out method including priority interruption, and a photographing developed in the memory 31. An image processing unit 32b that performs resolution conversion, sharpness, grain suppression, color correction, enlargement / reduction, image rotation, trimming, image synthesis, and the like on the frame image data, control of the print data generation unit 34, and control commands to the print station 20 A print control unit 32c for generating image data, and taking captured frame image data to be printed from the image storage unit 6 according to the print order information, and requesting the requested print size and number of prints through the central control unit 32 to the image processing unit 32b and the print. The order information processing unit 32d to be given to the control unit 32c and given in advance It is such discount setting unit 32e for setting the discount information and the like stored state and the increasing or decreasing trend of seasonal variation parameter and the order information stored in the order information storage section 32a of the print order photographic prints and the like are.

  Although the photo reception booth 200 shown in FIG. 5 has various functions, only the functional parts as the image reception unit 4 and the print order reception unit 5 will be described here. This photo reception booth 200 receives, in front of it, a card reader 40 that reads user information and the like recorded therein from an inserted user card UC, and frame image data from a memory built in a camera-equipped mobile phone. A USB cable 41, a media drive unit 42 for taking shot frame image data from a removable recording medium such as a memory card Mb used in a digital camera, and a film scanner 43 for reading shot frame image data from a developed photographic film Ma A keyboard 44 that functions as a user operation input unit, a monitor 45 that displays various types of information, and a printer 46 that outputs various types of information sheets. Control of these various devices and processing of various data are performed by a controller unit 50 functioning as a computer system built in the photo reception booth 200.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each function constructed by hardware and software in the controller unit 50 of the photo reception booth 200 includes graphic operations including a photographed frame image data input operation screen and a print order screen. A GUI unit 51 for constructing a graphic user interface (hereinafter abbreviated as GUI) for generating a control command and management data based on user operation input through creation of a screen or such graphic operation screen, and reading from the inserted user card UC A user information processing unit 52 that extracts data required for the next processing from the received user information, and converts the input captured frame image data into a transmittable format or processes the transmitted captured frame image data Convert to frame image data for Image data processing unit 53, discount information display screen creation unit 54 for creating a discount information display screen based on discount information sent from the photo printing apparatus 100, and low-resolution shooting downloaded from the image storage unit 6 Print order information is obtained from a print order consisting of the number of prints and the print size for each shooting frame made through the print order screen 55 displayed on the monitor 45 and the print order screen creation unit 55 for creating a print order screen using the frame image data. The order information creation unit 56 to be created, a photographed frame image data reception form in which the reception date and time, user ID, and the like are printed, and a print order receipt in which customer data, a printing fee, etc. are printed in addition to the order number are issued through the printer 46 An issue processing unit 57 is exemplified.

  The print order information created by the order information creating unit 56 and transferred to the controller 30 of the photo printing apparatus 100 includes user information that can specify the storage location of the photographed frame image data to be printed in the image storage unit 6, Since the shooting frame number, the print size for the shooting frame, the number of prints, and the like are recorded in a format that can be interpreted by the controller 30, the controller 30 appropriately transfers the photo print processing by transferring this print order information to the controller 30. It can be performed.

  When the controller 30 of the photo printing apparatus 1 performs photo print processing based on such print order information, the order information processing unit 32d uses the storage location information (user information and photographing frame number) included in the order information. The image is sent to the image storage unit 6 and the high-resolution data of the corresponding photographed frame image data is read. The read high-resolution captured frame image data is subjected to appropriate image processing by the image processing unit 32 b, converted into print data by the print data generation unit 34, and the print data is sent to the print station 20, thereby obtaining a photograph. A print FP is output.

  In the following, a typical flow of ordering photo prints in the specific photo print system configured as described above is shown in the processing chart of FIG. 7 showing the photographed frame image data storage stage and FIG. 8 showing the discount information display process stage. And a processing chart of FIG. 9 showing the print order processing stage. In this embodiment, a point service system is adopted as a discount system, and points are recorded together with user information on a user card UC produced as an electronic card. Of course, only the user ID may be recorded on the user card UC, and user information and points may be managed by the host computer. This point service system is a system that gives points according to the amount of money used at retail stores, restaurants, etc., and can be converted into points such as cashbacks, discounts, prizes, etc. when points are accumulated to some extent. -67843.

In the photo reception booth 200, the selection screen of “image reception”, “discount information display”, and “print order reception” is displayed as an initial screen, so the user 3 may select a desired one.
When “image reception” is selected, processing by the processing routine shown in FIG. 7 is executed. First, user information is read by inserting the user card UC into the insertion slot of the card reader 40 (# 10). The source media of the photographed frame image data to be deposited is selected (here, referred to as a memory card Mb), and the memory card Mb is inserted into a suitable insertion slot of the media drive unit 42 (# 11). The shot frame image data is read from the inserted memory card Mb (# 12) and transferred to the image storage unit 6 together with the read user information (# 13). In the image storage unit 6, a reception date / time directory is created in the directory of the user 3 (if it is newly created) from the transferred user information, and all transferred shootings in the format identified by the shooting frame number are created there. The frame image data is stored (# 14). In the photo reception booth 200, a predetermined point is added to the inserted user card UC (# 15). This is to increase the deposit of photographed frame image data from the user 3 and consequently increase the order of the photographic print output. The inserted user card UC and memory card Mb are ejected and returned to the user 3 (# 16). A photographed frame image data acceptance form on which the reception date and time, the user ID, and the like are printed is issued through the printer 46 (# 17).

When “discount information display” is selected, the processing routine shown in FIG. 8 is executed. In this embodiment, the discount information set by the discount setting unit 32e of the photo printing apparatus 100 and manually corrected by the operator as needed is received from the photo printing apparatus 100 periodically or irregularly. It is sent to the booth 200 and stored in the discount information display screen creation unit 54. Of course, instead of this, discount information may be read by requesting the discount setting unit 32e from the photo reception booth 200 when necessary.
Here, first, the user information is read by inserting the user card UC into the insertion slot of the card reader 40 (# 20). A discount information display screen creating unit 54 creates a discount information display screen based on the discount information stored (# 21). Here, the discount information display screen is a screen showing the point return rate (the amount of points given to the print price) according to the number of prints and the print size. At this time, the storage period of the photographed frame image data stored in the image storage unit 6 by the user 3 is checked from the read user information, and the point return rate for each storage period, for example, the point return as the storage period is shorter. You may make it change so that a rate may become high. The created discount information display screen is displayed on the monitor 45 to prompt the user 3 to order a photo print (# 22). While viewing the discount information display screen, the user 3 determines whether or not to order a photo print at this point.

  When “print order acceptance” is selected, processing by the processing routine shown in FIG. 9 is executed. Also here, first, the user information is read by inserting the user card UC into the insertion slot of the card reader 40 (# 30). From the read user information, that is, from the directory for the user 3, all the low-resolution captured frame image data for each reception date and time stored in the image storage unit 6 by the user are downloaded (# 31). If there are a plurality of reception dates and times, the user 3 is made to select whether or not the photographed frame image data of the desired reception date and time or all the reception dates and times are to be ordered (# 32). This step may be executed before downloading the shot frame image data to download only the shot frame image data of the desired reception date and time. However, since it is the low-resolution data that is transmitted, all shot frames are always transmitted. The image data may be downloaded, or all photographed frame image data may be always subject to photo printing.

  Anyway, the captured frame image data is processed, and a print order screen in which images are listed as shown in FIG. 10 is created and displayed (# 33). The print order screen shown in the figure includes eight shooting frames and setting fields for the print size and the number of prints for each shooting frame. After the user 3 selects a shooting frame to be printed out, the print size and printout are selected. What is necessary is just to set the number of sheets. It is desirable that the number of frames to be displayed simultaneously on the screen can be set in advance.

  When the print order instruction from the user 3 is completed, the order information creation unit 56 creates order information including the user information, the number of prints by frame number, and the print size (# 34), and transfers the order information to the photo print apparatus 1 (# 35). ). Furthermore, points calculated based on the number of printed sheets, print size, and discount information (point return rate) at the present time are added to the inserted user card UC (# 36). The inserted user card UC is ejected and returned to the user 3 (# 37), and a print order receipt in which customer data and a print fee are printed in addition to the order number is issued through the printer 46 (# 38).

  The order information processing unit 32d of the photo printing apparatus 1 stores the image determined from the user information included in the transferred order information, the reception date / time of the photo frame image data to be photo printed, the photo frame number, and the like. The storage location of the corresponding frame image data in the unit 6 is read (# 39), and the high resolution data of the corresponding frame image data is downloaded from the image storage unit 6 using this storage location (# 40). The received high-resolution photographed frame image data is subjected to appropriate image processing by the image processing unit 32b, converted into print data by the print data generation unit 34, and the print data is sent to the print station 20 to obtain a photograph. The print FP is output (# 41).

  In the specific example described above, the image reception unit 4 and the print order reception unit 5 are integrated as the photo reception booth 200, but may be configured separately. Further, although the point service system has been adopted as the discount system, it is possible to simply use this as a discount rate with respect to the basic fee, or to adopt various discount systems that give the user 3 a sense of affordability.

  A business that saves photographed frame image data in the image storage unit 6 and uses it for a later photo print order, and is convenient for both the user and the photo print shop through the introduction of a discount system. The present invention is applicable to models.

Schematic diagram showing a basic model of a photo print system according to the present invention. The perspective view which shows the concrete structure of the photograph printing system by this invention. Block diagram showing the configuration of the print station of the photo printing device Functional block diagram showing the configuration of the operation station of the photo printing device Perspective view showing the appearance of the photo reception booth Functional block diagram showing the functions of the photo reception booth Flowchart showing the captured frame image data storage stage Flow chart showing discount information display processing stage Flow chart showing print order execution stage Screen diagram showing an example of a print order screen displaying a list of reduced images

Explanation of symbols

1: Print management unit 2: Print output unit 3: User 4: Image reception unit 5: Print order reception unit 6: Image storage unit 10: Operation station (print management unit)
20: Print station (print output unit)
30: Controller 32a: Order information storage unit 32d: Order information processing unit 32e; Discount setting unit 100: Photo printing apparatus 200: Photo reception booth FP: Photo print

Claims (6)

An image receiving unit for receiving shot frame image data from a user, an image storage unit for storing shot frame image data received by the image receiving unit, and a print order for the shot frame image data stored in the image storage unit. A print order receiving unit that receives print order information from a user and a photo print device that outputs a photo print using the photographed frame image data read from the image storage unit based on the print order information In the photo printing system
The photo printing apparatus includes a print output unit that outputs the photo print and a print management unit that manages photo print output processing by the print output unit, and the print management unit stores the print order information. And a discount setting unit for creating discount information on the photo print, and
The print order receiving unit displays discount information of a photo print output fee using photographed frame image data stored in the image storage unit based on discount information from the discount setting unit. system.   The photo print system according to claim 1, wherein the discount setting unit sets the discount information in consideration of an operation status of the print output unit.   3. The photograph according to claim 1, wherein the discount information is a point return amount in a point service, and the image receiving unit gives a predetermined point to a user even when the photographed frame image data is received. Printing system.   The print order reception unit sets a discount amount added to the discount information from the discount setting unit as the storage date and time in the image storage unit of the photographed frame image data to be printed is shorter. Item 4. The photographic print system according to any one of Items 1 to 3.   The user information is transferred between the image receiving unit and the user and the user information is transferred between the print order receiving unit and the user by a user card. The photo print system according to item.   2. The print order receiving unit generates a photo print order field combined with photographed frame images listed based on photographed frame image data read from the image storage unit when a print order is received. The photographic print system according to any one of?

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