JP2005242732A - Print ordering system, print order reception apparatus, image data transmission device, and control method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform a print order of images using radio communication even by a user inexperienced in setting of network information. <P>SOLUTION: Network information is previously set, such as an ESS-ID or a WEP-KEY for radio communication between a digital still camera 1 and a print order reception apparatus 20 capable of mutually communicating by radio. The image data is transmitted from the digital still camera 1 to the print order reception apparatus 20 by radio by using the previously set network setting information. The radio communication is performed between the digital still camera 1 and the print order reception apparatus 20 without user setting of radio network information, thereby performing the print order of the images. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a print order system, a print order reception device, an image data transmission device, and control methods thereof.

  When printing a subject image picked up by a digital still camera, a mobile phone with a camera, or the like, it is necessary to transmit image data to a printing apparatus. When using a wireless local area network (LAN) for image data transmission, it is necessary to set wireless network information such as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) -KEY and ESS (Extended Service Set) -ID for each device. is there.

For example, there is one that uses a wireless LAN to transmit image data from a camera-equipped mobile phone to a network print system operated by a photo shop (Patent Document 1). In such a system, wireless network information such as WEP-KEY and ESS-ID is changed for each access point used.
JP2003-281028

Some cameras authenticate a camera having a wireless communication function (Patent Document 2). However, when a wireless LAN is used, it is necessary to set wireless network information.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-14277

In addition, there is an apparatus that orders products using a camera-equipped mobile phone (Patent Document 3).
JP 2002-82855 A

  An object of the present invention is to make it unnecessary for a user to set wireless network information.

  The first invention relates to a print ordering system including an image data transmitting device and a print order receiving device.

  The image data transmitting apparatus includes a first wireless transmitting unit that has wireless network information set in advance, and wirelessly transmits image data to the print order receiving apparatus based on the wireless network information that is set in advance. I have.

  Further, the print order receiving device has print order receiving means for receiving a print order of an image represented by the image data transmitted from the first wireless transmitting means of the image data transmitting device, and wireless network information is set in advance. And print order identification data representing print order identification information is wirelessly transmitted to the image data transmitting apparatus in response to acceptance of the print order by the print order acceptance means based on the preset wireless network information. Second wireless transmission means for transmitting, image data transmitted from the first wireless transmission means of the image data transmission device, and print order identification data transmitted from the second wireless transmission means are stored in correspondence. Storage means, input means for inputting print order identification information, and the above Based on the print order identification information input from the force means, and a printer control unit for controlling the printer to perform printing of an image represented by the image data stored in the storage means.

  According to the first invention, the image data transmitting device and the print order receiving device can wirelessly transmit. The image data transmitting apparatus is provided with first wireless transmitting means for preliminarily transmitting wireless network information and wirelessly transmitting image data to the print order receiving apparatus based on the wireless network information set in advance. It has been. In the print order receiving apparatus, wireless network information is set in advance, and second wireless transmission for transmitting print order identification data to the image data transmitting apparatus based on the preset wireless network information. Means are provided.

  According to the first invention, the image data is wirelessly transmitted from the image data transmitting device to the print order receiving device based on wireless network information set in advance.

  In the print order receiving device, an image print order represented by the image data transmitted from the image data transmitting device is received. Then, in response to acceptance of the print order, print order identification data representing the print order identification information is wirelessly transmitted to the image data transmission device based on the wireless transmission network information set in advance. Further, the image data transmitted from the image data transmitting device and the print order identification data transmitted from the print order receiving device are stored correspondingly.

  The user of the image data transmission device outputs (displays, prints, etc.) the print order identification information from the image data transmission device, and shows the print order identification information to, for example, the operator (photo shop clerk) of the print order reception device. . The operator inputs the print order identification information to the print order receiving apparatus. Based on the input print order identification information, reception of image print is notified.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, wireless network information necessary for wireless transmission is set in advance in both the image data transmitting apparatus and the print order receiving apparatus. Users, operators, and the like who use the image data transmitting apparatus and the print order receiving apparatus do not need to set wireless transmission network information for wireless transmission. A user who is unfamiliar with the setting can use the wireless transmission to place an order for printing the image represented by the image data transmitted from the image data transmitting apparatus.

  The print order identification data transmitted from the second wireless transmission means of the print order receiving apparatus represents, for example, a barcode. In this case, the input means of the print order receiving apparatus will read the barcode.

  In addition, it is preferable that at least one of the first wireless transmission unit of the image data transmission device and the second wireless transmission unit of the print order reception device transmit encrypted data. Even if the data being transmitted is intercepted, the contents can be kept secret.

  The image data transmitting apparatus and the print order receiving apparatus constituting the print order system may be configured independently.

  A method for controlling the image data transmitting apparatus is also provided. That is, based on the wireless network information set in advance, the print order of the image represented by the image data wirelessly transmitted from the image data transmitting apparatus is accepted, the wireless network information is set in advance, and this pre-set In response to acceptance of the print order based on the received wireless network information, the print order identification data representing the print order identification information is wirelessly transmitted to the image data transmitting apparatus, and the image transmitted from the image data transmitting apparatus is transmitted. The data and the print order identification data are stored correspondingly, the input of the print order identification information is accepted, and the image represented by the image data stored in the storage means based on the input print order identification information The printer to print It is intended.

  A method for controlling the print order receiving apparatus is also provided. That is, wireless network information is set in advance, and based on the wireless network information set in advance, image data is wirelessly transmitted to the print order receiving apparatus, and the wirelessly transmitted image data is transmitted to the print order receiving apparatus. Is received from the print order receiving apparatus based on the wireless network information set in advance, and print order identification data representing the print order identification information is received, and the received print order identification data is used. The displayed print order identification information is output.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention and shows the configuration of a print order receiving system.

  The print order receiving system according to this embodiment includes a digital still camera 1 and a print order receiving apparatus 20 that can perform wireless communication with each other.

  The print order receiving apparatus 20 is placed in a photo shop or the like. A user who uses the print order receiving apparatus 20 brings his digital still camera 1 and operates the print order receiving apparatus 20 placed in the photo shop.

  When performing wireless communication, it is necessary to set wireless network information such as ESS (Extended Service Set Identifier) -ID and WEP (Wired Equivalemt Privacy) -KEY in a device that performs wireless communication. In the print order receiving system according to this embodiment, wireless network information is preset in the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus 20 by a manufacturer or the like. The user of the digital still camera 1 and the operator of the print order receiving device 20 do not need to set the network information in the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving device 20, so those who are unfamiliar with setting the wireless network information But you can use the print order acceptance system.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the digital still camera 1.

  The overall operation of the digital still camera 1 is controlled by the CPU 4. The CPU 4 also has functions such as image data encryption and decryption processing.

  A switch / LED (light emitting diode) including a shutter release button, a mode setting dial (modes include a shooting mode, a playback mode, a setup mode, a print order mode, etc.) and the like are input / output units 13 To the digital still camera 1.

  The digital still camera 1 includes a memory 6. As described above, the wireless network information is preset and stored in the memory 6. The memory 6 also stores an ID unique to the digital still camera 1.

  The digital still camera 1 has a built-in strobe light emitting device 10, and the strobe control circuit 9 controls the light emission.

  When the shooting mode is set, the subject is imaged by the image sensor 2 and image data representing the subject image is obtained. The signal processing circuit 3 performs predetermined signal processing on the image data. The image data is given to the liquid crystal display device 5 so that the subject image is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5. When the shutter release button is pressed, the image data obtained as described above is given to the memory card 12 connected to the memory card interface 11 and recorded.

  When the reproduction mode is set, the image data recorded on the memory card 12 is read. When the read image data is given to the liquid crystal display device 5, an image represented by the read image data is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  When the print order mode is set, the image data recorded on the memory card 12 is read and applied to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) device 7 connected to the communication interface 8. Image data read from the memory card 12 is transmitted to the print order receiving apparatus 20 by wireless communication by the wireless LAN device 7. Needless to say, wireless communication is performed using wireless network information stored in advance in the memory 6.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the print order receiving apparatus 20.

  The overall operation of the print order receiving apparatus 20 is controlled by the CPU 24. The CPU 24 has functions such as image data encryption and decryption processing.

  The print order receiving device 20 includes a monitor display device 22 that displays operation methods to the user and the operator. On the display screen of the monitor display device 22, a touch panel 21 for receiving commands is formed. The touch panel 21 is connected to the print order receiving apparatus 20 via the input / output unit 23.

  The print order receiving apparatus 20 also includes a memory 25. In this memory 25, wireless communication network information is set and stored. The memory 25 also stores an ID unique to the print order receiving apparatus 20. Further, a wireless LAN device 26 for wireless communication with the digital still camera 1 is connected to the print order receiving apparatus 20 via a communication interface 27 and a packet filtering circuit 28. The packet filtering circuit 28 passes if the received data corresponds to the image data write command, and if the received data corresponds to the data acquisition command existing in the print order receiving apparatus 20. It refuses to pass.

  The print order receiving apparatus 20 includes a receipt printer 29. The receipt printer 29 prints a receipt indicating that the photo shop has accepted an image print order from the user.

  Further, the print order receiving apparatus 20 incorporates a laboratory system 32 for printing an image.

  Further, as will be described later, a bar code scanner 33 may be connected to the print order receiving apparatus 20.

  FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus.

  This processing procedure is for placing an order for printing an image represented by image data stored in the digital still camera 1.

  The user goes to the photo shop where the print order receiving apparatus 20 is arranged, holding the digital still camera 1 loaded with a memory card in which image data representing an image to be printed is recorded. The user holds the digital still camera 1, stands in front of the print order receiving device 20, and operates the digital order camera 1 and the print order receiving device 20.

  A start image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display screen of the monitor display device 22 of the print order receiving device 20.

  Referring to FIG. 6, start area A1 and start area A1 are touched on the start image displayed on display screen 34 of monitor display device 22, and the mode of digital still camera 1 is set to the print order mode. A statement to that effect is included. When the user views the start image, the user touches the start area A1 (YES in step 51 in FIG. 4), and the mode of the digital still camera 1 is set to the print order mode by the mode setting dial (FIG. 4). 4 step 41).

  Then, wireless communication between the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving device 20 is established using the network information stored in the memory 6 of the digital still camera 1 (step 42 in FIG. 4). Similarly, wireless communication between the print order receiving device 20 and the digital still camera 1 is established using the network information stored in the memory 25 of the print order receiving device 20 (step 52 in FIG. 4). In establishing wireless communication, a unique ID is transmitted to the counterpart device. When wireless communication is performed, the unique ID is used so that one-to-one wireless communication can be performed between the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus 20.

  When wireless communication is established between the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus 20, data indicating a request for thumbnail image data is transmitted from the print order receiving apparatus 20 to the digital still camera 1 (FIG. 4). Step 53).

  When the request data for the thumbnail image data is received by the digital still camera 1, the thumbnail image data recorded on the memory card 12 is read frame by frame. Then, the read thumbnail image data is transmitted frame by frame from the digital still camera 1 to the print order receiving device 20 (step 43 in FIG. 4). If thumbnail image data is not recorded on the memory card 12, the original image data with high resolution (referred to as print image data) is read from the memory card 12, and thumbnail image data is generated. The thumbnail image data thus transmitted will be transmitted from the digital still camera 1 to the print order receiving apparatus 20.

  Thumbnail image data transmitted from the digital still camera 1 is received frame by frame by the print order receiving device 20. When all the thumbnail image data are received in the print order receiving device 20, thumbnail images are displayed in a list on the display screen of the monitor display device 22 of the print order receiving device 20 (step 54 in FIG. 4).

  FIG. 7 is an example of a print selection image (thumbnail list image) displayed on the display screen 34 of the monitor display device 22 of the print order receiving device 20.

  The print selection image includes a thumbnail image display area A2, a selected number display area A3, a scroll bar A4, and a completion area A5. A thumbnail image i represented by thumbnail image data transmitted from the digital still camera 1 is displayed in the thumbnail image display area A2. The selected number display area A3 is formed under the thumbnail image display area A2, and displays the number of prints selected by the user (user of the digital still camera 1). The selected number display area A3 also includes a check box bc that turns black when the number is selected.

  When the thumbnail image i displayed in the thumbnail image display area A2 is touched, the number of prints of the touched thumbnail image is selected according to the number of touches. The number corresponding to the number of touches is displayed in the selected number display area A3 below the touched thumbnail image. In order to display a thumbnail image that is not displayed on the display screen 34, the arrow button above or below the scroll bar A4 is touched. When the selection of the number of prints is completed, the completion button is touched. When resetting the selected number, the reset area (not shown) is touched.

  Returning to FIG. 4, when an image to be printed is selected (step 55 in FIG. 4), the completion area A5 is touched by the user (YES in step 56 in FIG. 4). Data indicating a request for a print image corresponding to the selected image is wirelessly transmitted to the still camera 1 (step 57 in FIG. 4). Needless to say, this wireless transmission also uses predetermined wireless network information such as ESS-ID and WEP-KEY.

  When the print image request data transmitted from the print order receiving device 20 is received by the digital still camera 1, the print image data stored in the memory card 12 in response to the reception (by imaging) The obtained image data) is read. The read image data for printing is sequentially transmitted from the digital still camera 1 to the print order receiving apparatus 20 (step 44 in FIG. 5).

  When print image data transmitted from the digital still camera 1 is received by the print order receiving device 20, a thumbnail image (for printing) is displayed on the display screen 34 of the monitor display device 22 of the print order receiving device 20. An order confirmation image) is displayed (step 58 in FIG. 5).

  FIG. 8 is an example of a print order content confirmation image.

  The print order confirmation image includes a thumbnail image display area A6, a print number display area A7, an OK area A8, a correction area A9, and a cancel area A10. A thumbnail image corresponding to the selected print image is displayed in the thumbnail image display area A6. The number of prints selected by the user is displayed in the print number display area A7. The OK area A8 is touched by the user when it is confirmed that the print image corresponding to the image displayed in the thumbnail image display area A6 is printed by the number displayed in the print number display area A7. The correction area A9 is touched by the user when correcting the print order content displayed in the print order content confirmation image. The cancel area A10 is touched by the user when canceling the print order details displayed in the print order detail confirmation image.

  Returning to FIG. 5, when the cancel area A10 is touched (step 59 in FIG. 5), a start image (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the display screen 34 of the monitor display device 22 of the print order receiving device 20, and again. Processing from step 51 is performed. When the correction area A9 is touched (step 59 in FIG. 5), the print selection image (FIG. 7) is displayed on the display screen 34 of the monitor display device 22 of the print order receiving apparatus 20, and the print order image is selected again. Therefore, the processing from step 54 is performed. When the OK area is touched (step 59 in FIG. 5), a print order is accepted and a print order ID (print order identification information) unique to a series of print orders is created (step 60 in FIG. 5). The created print order ID, the file name of the print image selected in the series of print orders, and the number of prints are stored in the print order table correspondingly (step 61).

  FIG. 9 is an example of a print order table.

  In the print order table, the image file name and the number of prints of the print image specified by the print order are stored in correspondence with the print order ID created corresponding to the series of print orders. The print order table is stored in the memory 25 of the print order receiving apparatus 20. As an example, the file names of the images specified as images to be printed in a series of print orders are “001.jpg” and “002.jpg”, and the number of prints is 1 and 2 respectively. It is stored in the print order table as corresponding to “0397241”. By creating the print order table in this way, if the print order ID is designated, the image to be printed and the number of images can be known. Furthermore, it is possible to confirm whether or not the user is a valid user who has ordered printing by using the print order ID.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the generated data representing the print order ID is transmitted from the print order receiving apparatus 20 to the digital still camera 1 (step 62 in FIG. 5).

  When the print order ID data transmitted from the print order receiving device 20 is received by the digital still camera 1, an order completion image is displayed on the display screen 15 of the display device 5 of the digital still camera 1. (FIG. 5, step 45).

  FIG. 10 is an example of an order completion image.

  The order completion image indicates that the print order has been completed and an instruction to be taken by the user of the digital still camera 1 after ordering the print (show the display screen 15 of the digital still camera 1 to the clerk of the photo shop) And a print order ID. By showing the print order ID included in the completion of the order to the clerk of the photo shop, the clerk of the photo shop can confirm that the user of the digital still camera 1 is a valid user who has made the print order.

  Returning to FIG. 5, when the order confirmation image is displayed, print order ID confirmation data is transmitted from the digital still camera 1 to the print order receiving apparatus 20 (step 46 in FIG. 5). Then, the wireless communication of the digital still camera 1 is disconnected (step 47 in FIG. 5).

  When the print order ID confirmation data transmitted from the digital still camera 1 is received by the print order receiving device 20, the wireless communication is also disconnected in the print order receiving device 20 (step 63).

  FIG. 11 shows, as a flowchart, what the user of the digital still camera 1 should perform after the print order is made as described above and the operation processing of the print order receiving apparatus 20.

  As described above, when the print order ID is displayed on the display screen 15 of the digital still camera 1 (see FIG. 10), the user shows the display screen 15 to the clerk of the photo shop (step 71).

  The clerk of the photo shop who was shown the display screen 15 by the user of the digital still camera 1 saw the print order ID displayed on the display screen 15 and entered the print order ID into the print order reception device 20 (Step 81). Since the start image is displayed on the display screen 34 of the print order receiving apparatus 20, the mode is changed to the receipt issue mode by the mode change area (not shown) in the start image and changed to the input image of the print order ID. It goes without saying that the print order ID is input later.

  When the print order ID is input, it is confirmed whether or not the input print order ID is stored in the print order table. If stored, the input print order ID is regarded as correct (YES in step 82). If the print order ID is not correct (NO in step 82), predetermined error processing is performed.

  If the input print order ID is correct, a receipt receipt 29 on which the receipt number, the name of the clerk of the photo shop that entered the print order ID, and the scheduled finish time are printed is issued from the receipt printer 29 (step 83). The name and contact information of the user of the digital still camera 1 may be entered in the reception receipt by the clerk of the photo shop, or the name and contact information of the user of the digital still camera 1 may be entered before issuing the reception receipt. It is also possible to input the print order receiving apparatus 20 (not shown) and issue a reception receipt on which the user's name and contact information are also printed.

  The issued receipt is delivered to the user of the digital still camera 1 (step 72).

  Thereafter, the print order receiving apparatus 20 prints the selected number of images selected by the user of the digital still camera 1 (step 84). The print is stored in a photo shop according to the name, contact information, etc. of the user of the digital still camera 1.

  The user goes to the photo shop with the receipt after the scheduled finishing time and receives the print in exchange for the receipt and the fee.

  FIG. 12 shows a modification and is a flowchart showing a part of a processing procedure between the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus 20. FIG. 12 corresponds to FIG. 4, and the same processes as those shown in FIG.

  In the processing described above, the selection of the image to be printed and the selection of the number of copies are performed by the print order receiving apparatus 20. On the other hand, in the processing shown in FIG. 12, the selection of an image to be printed and the selection of the number of images are already performed in the digital still camera 1. It is assumed that print order data such as the file name of the selected image and the number of prints are recorded on the memory card 12 loaded in the digital still camera 1.

  When wireless communication is established between the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus 20 using predetermined network information (steps 42 and 52), the print order receiving apparatus 20 transfers to the digital still camera 1. Request data for print image data to be printed is transmitted in accordance with the print order data and the print order data (step 64).

  When the request data of the print order data transmitted from the print order receiving apparatus 20 is received by the digital still camera 1, in response to the reception, the pre-recorded print order data and print image data are stored in the memory.・ Read from card 12. The read print order data and the like are transmitted from the digital still camera 1 to the print order receiving apparatus 20 (step 48).

  When the print order data transmitted from the digital still camera 1 is received by the print order reception device 20, the print image (thumbnail image) represented by the received print image data is stored in the print order reception device 20. It is displayed on the display screen 34 (step 58). The subsequent processing is the same as described above.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show another modification example, which is an example of an order completion image displayed on the display screen 15 of the digital still camera 1.

  In the processing described above, the print order ID displayed on the display screen 15 of the digital still camera 1 is a combination of a plurality of numbers. In the following processing, a bar code is used as the print order ID. It is a thing.

  FIG. 13 is an example of an order completion image in which the two-dimensional barcode 16 is used for the print order ID, and FIG. 14 is an example of an order completion image in which the one-dimensional barcode 17 is used for the print order ID. is there.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the actions performed by the user of the digital still camera 1 and the processing of the print order receiving apparatus 20 when a barcode is used for the print order ID as described above. The process shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to the process shown in FIG. 11, and the same processes as those shown in FIG.

  In this process, the print order receiving apparatus 20 is provided with a bar code scanner 33. As described above, when the order completion image is displayed on the display screen 15 of the digital still camera 1, the digital still camera 1 is handed over to the clerk of the photo shop (step 71). The bar code 16 or 17 displayed on the display screen 15 of the digital still camera 1 is read by the bar code scanner 33 of the print order receiving apparatus 20 by the clerk of the photo shop (step 85). The barcode 16 or 17 may be directly read by the barcode scanner 33 by the user. Then, the print order receiving apparatus 20 recognizes the print order ID from the read barcode. It is confirmed whether the recognized print order ID is correct (step 82).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure of the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus 20 in another modification. This figure corresponds to FIG. 4, and the same processes as those shown in FIG.

  The process shown in FIG. 16 encrypts image data (thumbnail image data, print image data), and transmits / receives the encrypted image data. Of course, the print order receiving apparatus 20 may encrypt the request data of the image data and transmit / receive the encrypted request data.

  As described above, when wireless communication is established based on predetermined network information (steps 42 and 52), a secure connection is established between the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving apparatus 20 (steps). 91, 101). Then, the encrypted data communication between the digital still camera 1 and the print order receiving device 20 is used. In response to a request for thumbnail image data from the print order receiving apparatus 20 (step 53), the thumbnail image data is encrypted in the digital still camera 1 (step 92). The encrypted thumbnail image data is transmitted from the digital still camera 1 to the print order receiving apparatus 20 (step 43).

  When the encrypted thumbnail image data is received by the print order receiving device 20, it is decrypted and a thumbnail image represented by the decrypted thumbnail image data is displayed on the display screen 34 of the print order receiving device 20 ( Step 54).

  Further, when print image request data is transmitted from the print order receiving apparatus 20 to the digital still camera 1 (step 57), the print image data is also encrypted in the digital still camera 1 (step 93). ). The encrypted print image data is transmitted from the digital still camera 1 to the print order receiving apparatus 20 (step 44).

  When the encrypted print image data is received by the print order receiving device 20, the print image data is decrypted and the print image represented by the decrypted print image data is printed.

It is an outline of a print order reception system. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a digital still camera. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a print order reception apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a digital still camera and a print order reception apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a digital still camera and a print order reception apparatus. It is an example of the image displayed on the display screen of a print order reception apparatus. It is an example of the image displayed on the display screen of a print order reception apparatus. It is an example of the image displayed on the display screen of a print order reception apparatus. It is an example of a print order table. It is an example of the image displayed on the display screen of a digital still camera. The actions performed by the user of the digital still camera and the processing of the print order receiving apparatus are shown in a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a digital still camera and a print order reception apparatus. It is an example of the image displayed on the display screen of a digital still camera. It is an example of the image displayed on the display screen of a digital still camera. The actions performed by the user of the digital still camera and the processing of the print order receiving apparatus are shown in a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a digital still camera and a print order reception apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

1 Digital still camera 4,24 CPU
6,25 memory 7,26 Wireless LAN device
12 Memory card
14, 31 Switch / LED, etc.
20 Print order acceptance device
32 Laboratory system
33 Barcode scanner

Claims (7)

In a print order system including an image data transmission device and a print order reception device,
The image data transmission device is
Wireless network information is set in advance, and includes first wireless transmission means for wirelessly transmitting image data to the print order receiving apparatus based on the wireless network information set in advance.
The print order reception device
Print order receiving means for receiving a print order of an image represented by the image data transmitted from the first wireless transmission means of the image data transmitting device;
Wireless network information is set in advance, and print order identification data representing print order identification information is received in response to the reception of the print order by the print order receiving means based on the preset wireless network information. Second wireless transmission means for wirelessly transmitting to the image data transmitting device;
Storage means for storing the image data transmitted from the first wireless transmission means and the print order identification data transmitted from the second wireless transmission means in association with each other;
Input means for inputting print order identification information, and controlling the printer to print the image represented by the image data stored in the storage means based on the print order identification information input from the input means Printer control means,
Print order system with The print order identification data transmitted from the second wireless transmission means of the print order receiving apparatus represents a barcode;
The input means of the print order receiving device reads a barcode;
The print ordering system according to claim 1. At least one of the first wireless transmission unit of the image data transmission device and the second wireless transmission unit of the print order receiving device transmits encrypted data.
The print ordering system according to claim 1. Print order accepting means for accepting a print order of an image represented by image data wirelessly transmitted from the image data transmitting device based on wireless network information set in advance;
Wireless network information is set in advance, and print order identification data representing print order identification information is received in response to acceptance of the print order by the print order acceptance means based on the preset wireless network information. Wireless transmission means for wireless transmission to the image data transmission device;
Storage means for storing the image data transmitted from the image data transmission apparatus and the print order identification data transmitted from the wireless transmission means in correspondence with each other;
Input means for inputting print order identification information, and controlling the printer to print the image represented by the image data stored in the storage means based on the print order identification information input from the input means Printer control means,
A print order receiving apparatus. Wireless transmission means for wirelessly transmitting image data to the print order receiving apparatus based on the wireless network information set in advance and based on the wireless network information set in advance,
When the image data wirelessly transmitted from the wireless transmission means is received by the print order reception device, the print order reception device wirelessly transmits the print order identification information based on wireless network information set in advance. Wireless receiving means for receiving print order identification data representing, and output means for outputting print order identification information represented by the print order identification data received by the wireless receiving means,
An image data transmission device comprising: Based on the wireless network information set in advance, accepts the print order of the image represented by the image data wirelessly transmitted from the image data transmitting device,
Wireless network information is set in advance, and print order identification data representing print order identification information is sent to the image data transmitting device in response to acceptance of the print order based on the preset wireless network information. Wirelessly transmit
The image data transmitted from the image data transmission device and the print order identification data are stored correspondingly,
Accepts input of print order identification information,
Based on the input print order identification information, the printer is controlled to print the image represented by the image data stored in the storage means.
Control method of print order receiving apparatus. Wireless network information is set in advance, and based on this preset wireless network information, image data is wirelessly transmitted to the print order receiving device,
When the image data transmitted wirelessly is received by the print order receiving device, the print order identifying information that is wirelessly transmitted from the print order receiving device based on preset wireless network information and represents the print order identifying information. Receive data,
Output print order identification information represented by the received print order identification data,
A method for controlling an image data transmitting apparatus.

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