JP2005284866A - Order system for personal book making and personal book making method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily provide, for example, an orderer's memorial book made in accordance with photographs selected by the orderer and sentences created by the orderer. <P>SOLUTION: Bookbinding layout examples conforming to several bookbinding patterns are preliminarily generated, and stickers on which preliminarily issued peculiar discrimination numbers and photograph display positions are expressed and order papers which are provided with sentence entry areas, where an orderer will create and write sentences to be expressed together with photographs, and have peculiar discrimination numbers expressed thereon are sold. The orderer selects photographs on respective pages of a book from his or her photographs in accordance with the layout examples and sticks stickers corresponding to display positions to rear sides or the like of the selected photographs and creates and writes sentences to be expressed together with the photographs, in order papers by himself or herself and sends the order papers and the photographs to a bookbinder. The bookbinder allocates photographs and entries in the order papers to each page in accordance with a layout to create the page corresponding to the layout and binds respective pages to make a book and returns the book to the orderer. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a personal book production ordering system and a personal book production method.

  Conventionally, if you want to make a memorial book for an individual or family, for example, a commemorative photo book, ask a professional photo studio or photographer to take a photo, and choose a suitable photo from the photos taken In most cases, photos were selected and pasted as a photo book by pasting them on a mount with standard text. For this reason, everyone could not easily make a commemorative book.

  In this regard, with the recent development of computer technology and image processing technology, album ordering devices using a computer system have appeared. As an album ordering apparatus and method using a conventional image, an album creation requester inputs electronic subject image data to a personal computer and transmits an album order file created according to the album software to the laboratory. According to the order file, two photo albums and a CD containing electronic album data are created, one photo book and one album CD are handed to the first user, and the remaining one album CD Is a system that can be used for uploading image data to a server (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  There is also an original picture book production method that is set up at event venues and resorts and can be made each time an original picture book is produced by a simple method. I prepared a picture book and had the blank part keyed in. When laying out a picture in a picture book, the person's image of the orderer photographed with a digital camera and processed by the computer is laid out and printed on the blank character part of the picture book, and the name part of the character The picture book which has only one volume in the world was produced by inserting the name of the orderer only (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  In addition, it is also known that picture books created by a picture book writer by replacing the names and texts of characters in existing picture books with the names of children, etc. are given as gifts for the birth of children (for example, non-patent literature) 1).

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  However, in the album ordering apparatus and method described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the album creation requester to store the subject image data digitized in a personal computer and to transmit the order file of the album created according to the album software to the laboratory. Therefore, it is difficult for those who do not have a personal computer or who are unfamiliar with the operation of the personal computer, such as housewives or elderly people, to perform the above operation.

  In addition, in the album ordering apparatus and method described in Patent Document 1, even if a person familiar with a personal computer orders using an album ordering apparatus, the final album is simply a photo for each category. It was just an arrangement, just one of the photo files, and it couldn't be left with an impression later.

  In the picture book created by the method of producing the original picture book described in Patent Document 2, it is possible to produce a picture book that exists only in the world at a low cost. Even if the photograph was unwilling, the pasted part was unwilling and it had to be used as it was.

  Furthermore, since the original story used for picture book production uses a famous popular character picture book for children, the basic story and the dialogue of the characters appearing are fixed and the name is the name of the client Even so, it is a story of a popular character, such as a story, and there are many cases where the content becomes obsolete if it is saved later with content that depends on the fashion.

  In addition, even the original picture book described in Non-Patent Document 1 is a story of a popular character with only a different name, and if it is saved until later with content that depends on the fashion, the content becomes obsolete. It was.

  Also, for example, to make a picture book commemorating the birth of a child, even if a baby's name or message is inserted into a picture book set in advance, the original story used for picture book production is produced in advance by a picture book author Since the picture book used was used, the appearance characters and the like were preliminarily conceptualized, and the actual feeling as a child's record and a recollection album was remarkably lacking.

  For this reason, it is easy, easy and inexpensive to answer the need to produce a high value-added original commemorative book with a real feeling as a record or album for my child or family, or to give it as a gift. There wasn't.

  The present invention has been made for the purpose of solving the above-described problems, and includes, for example, the following configuration as one means for achieving such an object.

  That is, number assignment means for assigning a unique identification number in advance, and order form production means for producing an order form that also serves as a manuscript description sheet on which a text display position at the time of bookbinding that expresses the identification number assigned by the number assignment means And a seal producing means for producing an image specific sticker in which the identification number and the image display position at the time of bookbinding are written, and an image paper on which the image specific sticker on which the identification number is written are input Image allocating means for allocating to an image display position, sentence allocating means for allocating the document description content described on the order form produced by the order form producing means according to the sentence display position at the time of bookbinding, the image allocating means and the sentence A print output means for printing out the assignment result assigned by the assignment means, and binding the print result printed out by the print output means Characterized in that it can produce a specific book in US.

  Further, for example, it further includes a layout example paper production means for displaying a layout example of a book in which the identification number assigned by the number assigning means is displayed, and encloses the layout example paper together with the image specifying sticker and the order paper. It is possible to easily select an image and create a document.

  Further, for example, by providing a block storage unit for storing the original document corresponding to the identification number, it is possible to cope with reprinting only by specifying the identification number.

  Further, a bookbinding method in a bookbinding system provided with a number assigning unit that assigns a unique identification number in advance, a layout sheet for displaying a layout example of a book in which a unique identification number assigned by the number assigning unit is displayed; A text writing sheet with a text entry field in which a document corresponding to a text display position of the layout paper can be entered and the image display position of the layout paper is written together with the unique identification number. A sticker that can be affixed to an image display medium that fits in the image display position is produced, and each produced paper and sticker is distributed to book production applicants as a set. Write the text on the writing paper and return it with the selected image medium with the sticker on the back of the image. The description content of the blank paper is input in association with the identification number, and the image of the image medium associated with the identification number and the image display position written on the sticker is input, and the composition for bookbinding is produced. The bookbinding method is characterized in that the bookbinding method prints and prints the book according to the composition.

  According to the present invention, a commemorative book peculiar to a client who is the main character of the client can be created only by performing a simple procedure. In addition, the client can freely select and designate a photograph represented by a commemorative book, and a unique book full of originality can be bound. For this reason, the client or the client's family can produce and obtain a commemorative book (for example, a commemorative picture book) that will remain in the client's heart forever, regardless of the main character's fashion. it can.

  In addition, since the material for creating the book is managed with a unique identification number, a desired bookbinding result can be surely obtained without mistaking the client or the material. In addition, customer management, monthly order count and collation can be performed easily, and all operations from ordering to manuscript input, photoengraving, printing and delivery can be managed with reference numbers. It is possible to realize bookbinding that is accurate and efficient.

  In addition, it is a memorial that reflects the development of a unique story based on the photo selected by the client by making it possible to freely specify and specify the text associated with the photo to be inserted on the order form for bookbinding requests. Books can be easily ordered.

  In addition, because ordering is possible using an order form, there is no need to create electronic image data or order files via a personal computer when placing an order, and those who do not have a personal computer, Even for those unfamiliar with the operation, a desired bookbinding request can be easily made.

  In addition, you can freely select and specify photos from your own photos, which eliminates the need for troublesome work such as taking new photos, and is easy to enjoy while enjoying the production process. You can request bookbinding to

  Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The following explanation is based on an example of binding a picture book, and the photo display part shown in the book can be freely selected and specified from the photos owned by the bookbinding client and inserted at the specified location in the book. An example will be described in which an order-made commemorative book in the form of a picture book in which all texts to be created are specified by the bookbinding client is ordered and bound.

  The following explanation will be made by taking as an example a case where a book for commemorating admission (or admission) to a child's elementary school (or kindergarten) is requested, but the present invention is not limited to the above example, and any book. Of course, it can be applied to the production.

  First, the configuration of the bookbinding system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a bookbinding system provided in a bookbinding company according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a control computer that performs various types of information processing of a bookbinding system owned by a bookbinding company. Reference numeral 20 denotes an order sheet printing apparatus that prints out order sheets, layout reference sheets, return envelopes, stickers for wearing photo books, and the like, which will be described in detail later, under the control of the control computer 10.

  30 is a document reading device that reads an image such as a photograph returned from the customer and an order sheet that is a manuscript, and 40 is an order sheet and photo that are read from the document reading device 30 to make the book desired by the customer according to the bookbinding type. An editing apparatus that adjusts the display position of a read image and checks, corrects, and edits the content of a read document. For example, only one unit is shown in FIG. 1, but a number corresponding to the processing amount is provided.

  Reference numeral 50 denotes a database for storing various types of information for management of information related to identification numbers assigned to each order form, registration holding associated with identification numbers of sent documents and photographs, management of customer information, and the like. .

  Reference numeral 60 denotes a line control unit that controls an interface for connecting to the public telephone line network 600, and is constituted by, for example, an ACU or a modem. Reference numeral 70 denotes an interface control unit that controls an interface with the Internet network 700, and includes, for example, a terminal adapter function or a router function.

  Reference numeral 80 denotes a printing apparatus that prints out the bookbinding information edited by the editing apparatus 40, and 100 denotes a bookbinding apparatus that binds bookbinding sheets printed by the printing apparatus 80.

  A series of control up to the completion of a book between a bookbinding company having the bookbinding system and a customer who requests bookbinding will be described below. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of the surface of an order sheet for picture book production according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an order for picture book production according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the back side of a sheet, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a picture book layout reference sheet sent together with an order sheet for picture book production.

  In this embodiment, the order form shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and the layout reference form in the picture book format as shown in FIG. 4 are printed in advance by the order form printing apparatus 20 and given unique identification numbers. They are printed and stored in an order form return (order) envelope for sale.

  The client (orderer) who requests bookbinding pays a fee, receives this order form, and puts an image such as a photograph (such as a photograph to be printed at the time of bookbinding) into the picture portion of the layout reference sheet. An arbitrary one is selected from the photographer's hand (or from the picture), and for example, a sticker whose details will be described later is pasted and specified on the back.

  The identification number issued by the control computer 10 is assigned a number that can identify the book type. For example, a unique number is assigned to each of an entrance commemorative book, a wedding book, a pet book, a birth book, a graduation book, and the like. As a result, for example, even if the application form is forged, it can be determined based on whether the identification number matches the book type.

  Furthermore, since it is a unique number, the distribution method, distribution target information, distribution date / time, bookbinding date / time, and shipping destination information can be managed for each identification number in the database 50, which can be used for fine-tuned services. For example, it is possible to send an entrance commemorative book production guide to a user who created a birth memorial book or issue a discount coupon.

  Although FIG. 4 shows a layout reference sheet in the case of creating a picture book for an entrance ceremony, the present invention is not limited to the above example, and various books such as a birth memorial book, a wedding memorial book, a pet pet book, etc. Each layout sheet is prepared for each type of book. Then, the orderer selects a desired kind of book to be ordered.

  In this way, in order to have the bookbinding client specify (create) the text portion shown in the layout, each square portion printed on the order form is filled with text as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. It will be.

  The order form is composed of one sheet of, for example, A4 sized tri-folded double-sided paper, and the front and back surfaces specify the text to be inserted on each page of the layout reference paper shown in FIG. Is represented.

  In the column on the right side of the order form for commemorative book production according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the application method, application notes, and issuer information are displayed in the right column. In the right column on the back side, as shown in FIG. 3, there are written precautions for entering text on the order form, precautions for photographs, and other precautions.

  In the column on the left side of the order form, an inquiry number, which is a unique identification number for each application form, is printed on the right side of the uppermost application form type display. Image information (including photographic information) can be managed. This inquiry number (identification number) is not limited to the above display position, and may be printed in any place.

  Below that, there are an entry field for the delivery address of the order picture book after bookbinding, followed by a name contact address entry field (contact address entry field) of the client, and a communication field.

  From there, it becomes a text entry field for specific bookbinding, and first there is an information entry field for creating a cover. For example, there is a field for specifying whether this book is for admission or for admission, the main character of the book, for example, an admission name (entry name) designation field printed on the cover, and a color designation field for the book cover. is there.

  Subsequently, the text entry field on the first page is followed by a designation field such as a date, for example, an entrance date or an admission date, a title name entry field, and a hero name entry field. Next is a text entry field for the second and third pages, followed by a title entry for this page, a comment for the second page photograph, and a comment entry field for the third page photograph.

  Below that, there are text entry fields on the fourth and fifth pages, and a title entry for this page, a comment for the fourth page photo, and a comment entry column for the fifth page photo are displayed. This is the surface.

  Similarly, the back left column shown in FIG. 3 is a text entry column for the 6th and 7th pages at the top, and the title of this page, the comment for the 6th page photo, and the comment for the 7th page photo. The entry field continues.

  For example, in the layout reference form shown in FIG. 4, the photos from page 1 to page 7 are the pre-admission (pre-entry) photos, for example, the photo at birth, from the time of birth to pre-entry (entrance). Select the photo that you want to use, and use it as the page for comments about this photo.

  The lower column is a text entry column for the 8th and 9th pages, and the 8th page is a text display page without any photo, and a title (comment) entry column for subsequent pages. For example, the layout reference form shown in FIG. 4 has a content indicating the entrance ceremony (entrance ceremony).

  On the order form layout reference form, there are entry fields for the class name and the name of the homeroom teacher as the status of the entrance ceremony. In the example of FIG. 3, a simple comment entry field follows. This comment is preferably a comment associated with the photograph displayed on the ninth page.

  Next, for example, it becomes a text entry column for the 10th and 11th pages, and a comment entry column for the photograph on the 10th page and a comment entry for the photo on the 11th page are displayed.

  This is followed by the text entry fields on the 12th and 13th pages, where the first message is entered on the 12th page for the main character, and the second message for the main character on the 13th page. It becomes the entry column of. The twelfth and thirteenth pages are configured so that there is no photograph and only a message is described.

  This is followed by the text entry fields on pages 14 and 15. In the layout reference form, page 14 is a photo-only display page, and page 15 is a text-only display page. It is an entry column for the main character's determination.

  At the bottom, there is a column for entering the document on the back cover of the book. For example, the book publication date (book creation date) and publication location can be specified by any follower such as the bookbinding client's address or the hero's address. Is possible.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to make a book having a characteristic characteristic to the family of each original client by simply filling the cells of the order form in this way. The above explanation is an example of the entrance ceremony, but as a birthday celebration book, a wedding souvenir commemorating the couple, a book celebrating the gold wedding ceremony, the silver wedding ceremony, grandpa, grandma's "Birthday celebration birthday book birth" It can be applied to any book-making to make a memorial for each individual, such as a book for a day celebration.

  Further, the image information to be displayed is not limited to a photograph, and may be a picture drawn by a family or a picture of a picture. Furthermore, the main character is not limited to humans, and may be a book for memories of pets.

  The identification number display is unique identification information that identifies the product type, customer, or order, and can be expressed by numbers, letters, barcodes, etc., and can be automatically read by a reader during bookbinding. Has been.

  This identification number is displayed not only on the order form shown in FIG. 2 but also on the form showing the layout reference form shown in FIG. 4 (the upper row), and it is not necessary to return this form. Thus, the bookbinding client can also confirm this identification number at any time.

  In the present embodiment, the text can be specified on the above order form, but the book will be described in a photograph. When the display position or the like of this photograph is specified, for example, when it is specified by handwriting on the back of the photograph, there is a possibility that a mistake such as a description mistake or a display position is mistaken due to misunderstanding.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, a sticker to be attached to a photograph is attached together with an order sheet. FIG. 5 shows a photographic sticker according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the sticker for sticking a photograph according to the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, as the stickers for sticking photographs, the same number of stickers as the number of photographs necessary for book production and two spare stickers are attached to the mount 20 in a state where they can be easily peeled off.

  Each sticker 22 is preliminarily displayed with a photo display position display 18 of the commemorative book and an identification number 19 so that each photo can be identified where the photo is written in the book. Note that only the identification number 19 is displayed on the preliminary seal, and the requester can write the photo display position.

  An adhesive is applied to the back surface of each seal, and the seal can be easily and reliably fixed to the photograph simply by pressing the seal peeled off from the mount 20 against the back side of the photograph.

  The mount 20 is stored in an order envelope in a state of being put in a photo storage bag, the details of which will be described later. In FIG. 4, the identification numbers are displayed on all the stickers. However, a blank sticker may also be attached to the mount to prepare for further misuse of the sticker.

  When using each sticker, the sticker 20 may be peeled off and attached to the back of the photograph. In this embodiment, the identification number is displayed in a type so that it can be identified by humans, and a bar code is displayed for easy and reliable machine reading even if the sticking position on the photograph varies. Has also been done.

  The order sheet and the sticker for photo sticking shown in FIGS. 2 and 5 are assigned the same identification number in advance and are not assigned the same identification number.

  For this reason, when order forms and photos are sent to the bookbinding center at a later date, the contents of the order forms and photos are managed by this identification number, so that from ordering by the customer to input of the manuscript, photoengraving, printing and delivery Everything can be managed and bookbinding without any confusion with others can be done.

  The mount 20 to which the sticker 22 is attached is sold in a state of being placed in an order sheet return envelope in a state of being a bag that also serves as a photo storage bag for storing a photo at the time of ordering. An example of this order form return envelope is shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an application envelope which is an order form return envelope according to the invention of this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the address and name of the commemorative book producer are written in advance on the surface of the order form return envelope 50 as the destination. Thus, by describing the destination in advance, it is possible to save the user from having to write the destination and to prevent erroneous writing.

  Further, the identification number 19 which is the same as that of the order sheet is written in advance on the lower surface of the order sheet return envelope 50, for example. Thereby, the bookbinding person can manage with the identification number 19 from when the envelope is sent.

  In this identification number 19, identification information relating to the product type (for example, application types such as birth anniversary albums, new entrance albums, wedding anniversary albums, pet albums, etc.) is described in symbols or numbers (including barcodes). This makes it possible to determine the application type without opening the package, so that the producer can easily manage orders.

  As a result, it is also possible to read the management number written on the envelope with an automatic reader, automatically sort the envelope according to the application type, and flow it to the subsequent process.

  The order sheet return envelope 50 is sold in a state in which at least the above-mentioned return bag for storing photos containing the sticker mount 20, the order sheet shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and the layout sheet shown in FIG. 4 are stored in advance. Is done.

  A return bag for storing photos according to this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a return bag for storing photos according to the present embodiment. The return bag 40 is formed of a light-transmitting material such as polyethylene or polypropylene so that the color or pattern of the contents (photo) can be seen from the outside of the bag without opening the bag.

  And it is comprised from the bag-shaped storage part 42 for storing and storing the photograph described in this book, and the margin part 44 for folding and fixing in order to seal a storage part. The marginal portion 44 has a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface 46 to which an adhesive is applied. The adhesive surface 46 is covered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 46 and easily peelable to protect the adhesiveness.

  The bookbinding process of the bookbinding system of this embodiment described above will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the bookbinding process of this embodiment.

  The bookbinding company first executes the “producer process” in FIG. First, in step S101, the control computer 10 determines an identification number, and the same identification number thus determined is written on the order sheet, the seal 22 and the order sheet return envelope 50, and printed out from the order sheet printing apparatus 20.

  The display on the order form and the order form return envelope 50 is not limited to the example performed at the time of printing from the order form printing apparatus 20, and all of them are displayed without displaying the identification number at the time of printing from the order form printing apparatus 20. Printing may be performed in the same format, and an identification number sticker on which an identification number is separately printed may be manufactured and pasted.

  Alternatively, it may be controlled such that when a later-described envelope containing an order form is purchased, a store staff sticks to a predetermined location on the envelope, the order form, and the layout example form. Alternatively, an envelope, an order sheet, and a layout example sheet may be set and printed out on an identification number printing apparatus installed in a printing apparatus of a store.

  Then, the mount 20 with the sticker attached is stored in an open state in the photo storage return bag, and the order paper and the layout paper are folded in, for example, in three, together with the photo storage return bag, in the order paper return envelope 50 Store in an open state. The reason why the order sheet and the layout sheet are folded in three is to make the order sheet return envelope 50 into a fixed envelope.

  Then, a large number of order form return envelopes 50 having different identification numbers are prepared and displayed at a store where general consumers gather such as a photo shop, a stationery shop, or a convenience store as shown in step S102. A consumer who wishes to place an order among those who have seen this can pay a predetermined bookbinding fee to the store, for example, and take the order form return envelope 50 home. Then, order processing shown in step S200 and subsequent steps is performed.

  The envelope 50 for returning the order form is not limited to the display of such an attachment, but also accepts direct orders from consumers who have known this bookbinding process by other means. The “order dispatch” process shown in S104 is performed. When the producer receives the order from the orderer and confirms that the necessary fee has been paid from the orderer or confirms the credit sales, the producer encloses the order form return envelope 50 to the orderer. Ship envelopes. And it registers in the database 50 with customer information.

  Direct orders include re-orders from the person who previously booked the book, orders from the word of mouth, according to advertisements using the media, or orders placed through the web site of the Internet 700 And so on.

  The orderer who has received the order form return envelope 50 performs the order processing shown in step S200 and thereafter. It is to be noted that when the order form return envelope 50 is shipped or the store staff who has sold the order form return envelope 50 reads the identification number and informs the bookbinding person when the order form return envelope 50 is sold, It is also possible to prevent use.

  In the “order processing” process, the orderer first performs a process of “selecting a photograph based on a layout sample” in step S201. The orderer grasps the contents of the order method procedures described in FIGS. 2 and 3 and confirms the position of the photograph in the book shown on the layout reference sheet shown in FIG. Decide which photos to place.

  As a photograph, a desired photograph can be arbitrarily selected from photographs owned by the user. The size of the photograph is desirably a size that can be stored in the order form return envelope 50 and the return bag for storing the photo, such as a service size. Photos larger than this are not delayed in principle, but may be configured so that they can be received when preparing and sending a special envelope with its own identification number.

  Subsequently, in step S202, a “seal pasting process” is performed. Here, a sticker corresponding to each described position is attached to, for example, the back surface of the photograph determined in step S201.

  Next, in step S203, an “order form entry process” is performed, and a text creation process for filling each cell of the order form shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is performed with reference to the photograph selected in step S201. Here, the text related to the photo for which the placement location has been determined is entered according to the grid.

  The orderer can create a book reflecting the original story development of the orderer by creating a sentence related to the photos arranged according to the order of the layout sample described on the order form.

  When the arrangement of the photos and the entry of the text related to each photo are completed on all pages, the order preparation is complete, so the process proceeds to step S204, and the selected photo is transparent with visibility as shown in FIG. The photo with the seal 22 is stored and sealed in the photo storage return bag 40, and the sealed return bag 40 and the order sheet filled with necessary information are sealed in the order sheet return envelope 50.

  In step S205, a necessary postage stamp is pasted and shipped. The order form return envelope 50 is pre-printed with the address of the book producer, etc., and is simply sent out to the producer.

  Upon receipt of the order form return envelope 50, the book producer executes the bookbinding process shown in FIG. In addition, since the layout sheet on which the identification number is written is left at the orderer's hand, the identification number can be notified so that the booker can be inquired and various confirmations can be made.

  Next, the bookbinding process by the bookbinding person will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the bookbinding process of the bookbinding person in this embodiment. When the bookbinding person receives the order envelope, such as the order form or photo, sent from the orderer shown in step S205 of FIG. 8, the bookbinding process proceeds to the bookbinding process shown in step S300 of FIG.

  First, in step S301, the identification number written on the received order envelope is read from, for example, the document reading device 30, and a customer file is created. When a customer file corresponding to an identification number is created by a customer who orders directly, etc., only receipt of an order envelope is registered.

  Next, the order envelope received in step S303 is opened, and a photograph (image) is taken out from the inside. Then, for example, it is set on the document reading device 30 and the photo display position information on the back side of the photo and the seal information on which the identification number is displayed are read, and then the photo image is read. When the document reading device 30 is configured to be able to read both sides of a document, it may be configured to read the document simultaneously.

  In this embodiment, the seal reading information and the read image are registered in pairs. Thereby, the read image can be edited while confirming the photographer at any place.

  In step S305, the order sheet is set on the document reading device 30, for example, and read as image information. Then, for example, the handwritten character written on the square part of the read order form is recognized by the handwritten character recognition program, and the read image and the character recognition result are registered in association with each other.

  Instead of inputting text using a handwritten character recognition program, the text may be input from the keyboard while visually confirming the order form. Even in this case, the read image can be compared with the input result in the editing process in step S307, and even if there is an input error, it can be easily found and corrected.

  In step S307, editing processing is performed. In the editing process, the recognition result of the handwritten character portion read in step S305 or the input document input from the keyboard or the like is confirmed by comparing with the read image, and if there is a recognition error, it is corrected.

  Then, the image information provided sequentially from the cover part of the book is trimmed, the confirmed orderer-written text is edited according to the pre-assigned layout, the image and text position are adjusted, and the print status for each page at the time of bookbinding Is determined while checking the display screen.

  The image is displayed so as to be integrated with the sticker so that the image is not mistaken for an image in another place. Similarly, by displaying the inserted document together with the order form, it is possible to prevent a mistake that the sent document is printed in a different place.

  When the editing for all the pages is completed in this way, the composition for bookbinding is completed. Therefore, the completed composition is registered in the database 50 together with the identification number, for example. This makes it possible to easily respond to requests for reprints at a later date.

  When registration of the composition is completed, the process proceeds to bookbinding processing in step S311. In the bookbinding process, for example, a bookbinding sheet is printed out from the printer 80. The bookbinding paper is printed out in a layout in which the print results are correctly in page order when bookbinding. Then, the bookbinding paper is “set and bookbinding is performed in the bookbinding apparatus 100.

  The book bound by the bookbinding apparatus 100 is finally checked for bookbinding mistakes, and the process proceeds to the sending process in step S313. In the shipping process in step S313, for example, the address field of the order form is stored and enclosed in a dedicated envelope or packing bag so that the address field can be seen from the outside. Alternatively, the address field is copied and displayed as a name display. They are then shipped by courier or mail.

  The book orderer can get only one book in the world in step S315.

  In the above description, the case of producing one book has been described as an example. However, when a plurality of books are produced, a composition can be created by editing with the editing device 40, and registered in the control computer 10 or the database 50, for example. By doing so, it is possible to deal with the second and subsequent volumes by simply reading out the block, printing out from the printing apparatus 80, and binding with the bookbinding apparatus 100.

  In this case, the production fee for the second and subsequent books can be discounted. Furthermore, it is possible to make a reprint request together with the identification number even at a later date, and it is possible to easily reprint.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the bookbinding system with which the bookbinding company of the example of one embodiment which concerns on this invention is provided. It is a figure which shows an example of the surface of the order paper of commemorative book production effect | action of the embodiment of 1 invention concerning this invention.

It is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of the order paper of commemorative book production effect | action of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the layout reference paper of commemorative book production effect | action of the example of this Embodiment.

It is a figure for demonstrating the sticker for photo sticking of this implementation. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the photograph storage bag of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the example of the envelope for application of the example of this embodiment.

It is a flowchart for demonstrating the bookbinding process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the bookbinding process of the bookbinding person of this Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Control computer 20 Order form printing apparatus 30 Document reading apparatus 40 Editing apparatus 50 Database 60 Line control part 70 Interface control part 80 Printing apparatus 100 Bookbinding apparatus 600 Public telephone line network 700 Internet network

Claims (4)

Number assigning means for assigning a unique identification number in advance;
An order form production means for producing an order form that also serves as a manuscript description sheet in which the text display position at the time of bookbinding indicating the identification number assigned by the number assignment means is combined;
Seal production means for producing an image specific seal in which the identification number and the image display position at the time of bookbinding are written together;
Image assigning means for inputting the image paper with the image specific sticker on which the identification number is written and assigning it to the image display position at the time of bookbinding;
Sentence allocating means for allocating the document description content described in the order form produced by the order form production means according to the text display position at the time of bookbinding,
A print output means for printing out the assignment result assigned by the image assignment means and the sentence assignment means;
A bookbinding system characterized in that a book unique to the identification number can be produced by binding a print result printed out by the print output means. Furthermore, a layout example paper production means for displaying a layout example of a book in which the identification number assigned by the number assignment means is displayed,
2. The bookbinding system according to claim 1, wherein the image specifying sticker and the order sheet are enclosed together with the layout example sheet so that an image can be easily selected and a document can be created. 3. A bookbinding system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a printing block storing means for storing a production document corresponding to the identification number makes it possible to cope with reprinting only by specifying the identification number. . A bookbinding method in a bookbinding system comprising number assigning means for assigning a unique identification number in advance,
A layout sheet displaying a layout example of a book with a unique identification number assigned by the number assigning means and a document corresponding to the text display position of the layout sheet with the unique identification number can be entered. Producing a text writing sheet with a text entry field and a sticker that can be attached to an image display medium that fits into an image display position where the image display position of the layout sheet is written together with the unique identification number;
Distribute the produced paper and stickers as a set to those who wish to produce books,
The production applicant sees the layout example and fills in the text writing paper and returns it together with the selected image medium with the sticker on the back of the image,
The description content of the returned writing sheet is input in association with the identification flight number, and the image of the image medium associated with the identification number and the image display position written on the sticker is input, and the plate for bookbinding A bookbinding method characterized in that the bottom is produced, printed and printed according to the composition.

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