JP2006004064A - Image formation order receiving system and image formation order placing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image formation order receiving/placing system capable of performing image formation processing matching various service contents by a simple operation even when order data are downloaded from a plurality of print service companies. <P>SOLUTION: A print order receiving system having an order receiving terminal downloading and acquiring order data for photograph print formation, which are uploaded to a server system, and a print processor forming a photograph print is provided with a data acquisition means acquiring data about service contents, which can be processed by the print processor, from the print processor, a determination means determining whether the service contents designated by the order data downloaded by the order receiving terminal can be processed by the print processor or not according to the data acquired by the data acquisition means, and a feed part feeding the downloaded order data to the print processor determined as a print processor capable of processing the data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image formation order receiving system for receiving an order for image formation processing via a network such as the Internet and performing the image formation processing, and an image formation order system.

  Recently, a system (hereinafter referred to as a photographic print ordering system) for ordering creation of a photographic print (an example of an image forming process) via a network such as the Internet has gradually spread. This system can be realized by installing a server system on the Internet by each print service company and installing a function for placing print orders on the network in the server system (for example, see Patent Documents 1 to 3 below). .

  For example, a customer who wants to place a print order uses a personal computer to access a home page of a server system installed by a desired print service company. Then, customer information such as name and phone number is entered to register as a member, and the image data to be requested to create a photo print is uploaded from the personal computer to the server system. The customer designates the number of prints and the print size for each uploaded image. In addition, a photo shop requesting creation of a photo print and a payment method are designated. Further, depending on the requested print service company, it is possible to specify ancillary services such as photo printing with character images, sticker printing, or writing on a recording medium such as a CD-R. When these designations are completed, the order details are confirmed, and if OK, a predetermined button is clicked to confirm the order details. The confirmed order data is stored in the server system.

  On the other hand, the photo shop can accept a photo print order from the above customer by the print order accepting system. In other words, a personal computer or the like is used to access the home page of the server system installed by the affiliated print service company. Then, the presence / absence of order data for the photo shop is confirmed. If there is an order, the order data is downloaded and a photo print is created by the print processing device. The finished photo print is provided by the customer visiting the photo store directly or sending the photo print from the photo store to the customer's home.

  Normally, each photo shop has partnered with multiple print service companies and strives to secure customers by expanding the order window as much as possible. Therefore, the photo shop is required to perform print processing corresponding to the specified service contents for the order data downloaded from each print service company. However, for example, even for the same L version order, depending on the print service company, the image width size may differ by about 0.5 mm, and even if the service content specified by the order data is the same, the print service The actual situation may have been different due to different companies. In addition, there are cases in which the charge calculation method and the parameter values used for image processing differ depending on the print service company. Furthermore, many of the above-mentioned incidental services are provided independently by the print service company, and the contents differ depending on the print service company.

For this reason, in conventional photo shops, the print processing device is used properly for each print service company, or the setting of the print processing device is changed every time the order data download source is changed. Such work is a heavy burden on the operator of the photo shop. In addition, when printing is performed using an incorrect print processing device, there is a problem that a desired print result cannot be obtained, and it is also necessary to check whether the output result matches the service content. It was.
JP 2002-163192 A JP 2002-290703 A JP 2003-67478 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the problem is that even when order data is downloaded from a plurality of print service companies, image formation corresponding to various service contents is not required without complicated operations. To provide an image formation order receiving system and an image formation order system capable of performing processing.

  In order to solve the above problems, an image forming order receiving system according to the present invention is configured such that order data for image forming processing uploaded to at least one server system installed on a network can be downloaded via the network. In the image forming order receiving system, comprising: an order receiving unit; and at least one image forming processing device that acquires the order data downloaded by the order receiving unit and performs image forming processing; Data acquisition means for acquiring data relating to possible service contents from the image forming processing device, and whether or not the service content specified by the order data downloaded by the order receiving unit can be processed in the image forming processing device, Based on the data acquired by the data acquisition means Determining means for disconnection with respect to image forming processing apparatus determined to be processed by the determination unit, and a sending unit for sending the order data downloaded.

  The operational effects of the image formation order receiving system having this configuration will be described. Such an image forming order receiving system is used in an environment connected to a network such as the Internet, and at least one server system to which order data for image forming processing is uploaded is installed on the network. The order data includes, in addition to image data having image information, data related to designation of the number of prints, print size, and accompanying service contents in the case of a print order. The image forming order receiving system downloads the order data in the order receiving unit and performs image forming processing by the image forming processing device using the order data. Examples of the image forming process include creation of a photo print, recording of an image on a recording medium such as a CD-R, re-uploading to a network, and the like.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, when the order receiving unit downloads the order data, the image forming processing device that can process the service content specified by the order data is determined, and the order is sent to the image forming processing device. Data can be sent out. In addition, since the determination is made based on the data acquired from the image forming processing device, order data that can be processed almost reliably is sent to the image forming processing device. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently perform the image forming process according to the service content without forcing the operator to perform complicated work.

  In the present invention, “service content” refers to image formation processing content provided by each print service company. For example, in the case of creating a photographic print, print types such as digital silver salt print, ink jet print and sublimation print, print sizes such as L plate and 2L plate, etc. are also included. Including photo prints. Whether or not these service contents can be processed by the image forming processing device depends on the specification or setting of the image forming processing device. It should be noted that even if the same L version is ordered, the actual size varies depending on the print service company, and even if the order is the same service content, the actual service varies depending on the print service company. be able to.

  In the above, a table storage unit that stores a table that associates and records the service content specified by the order data and the image forming processing device that can process the service content is acquired by the data acquisition unit. The data is preferably recorded in the table, and the determination by the determination means is performed using the table.

  By using a table in which the determination means associates the service content specified by the order data with the image forming processing device capable of processing the service content, each image forming processing device can process each determination processing. Since it is not necessary to acquire data related to service contents, the above determination process can be performed more efficiently. Further, by storing the table in the table storage unit, it is easy for the operator to grasp the judgment processing and transmission processing performed by the order receiving unit, and management becomes easy.

  In the above, it is preferable that the service content item determined by the determination unit can be arbitrarily set.

  With the above configuration, it is possible to appropriately cope with the specification or setting status of each image forming processing device installed in each photo shop. For example, if a photo shop is affiliated only with a specific print service company and all installed image forming processing devices support the service content provided by the print service company, Judgment of service content that varies depending on the service company can be omitted. On the other hand, if it is a photo shop that uses a plurality of image forming processing devices depending on the print service company, the print service company can be set as the determination item.

  In addition, at least one image forming order system according to the present invention is installed on a network and configured to be able to store uploaded image forming processing order data, and image forming uploaded to the server system. The image forming order receiving system configured to download processing order data via a network.

  The effects of the image forming order system with this configuration will be described. First, a server system installed on a network such as the Internet receives an order for image formation processing via a network from a customer. A customer who requests image forming processing uploads image data from his computer to the server system. The computer may be a personal computer or a mobile device such as a PDA or a mobile phone. Image data and other data necessary for print processing are stored in the server system as order data. On the other hand, when an order for image forming processing is ordered from its own photo store, the photo store downloads the order data from the order receiving unit and creates a photo print by the image forming processing device. According to the image forming order system of the present invention, as described above, when the order receiving unit downloads the order data, the image forming processing device that can process the service content designated by the order data is determined, and The order data can be sent to the image forming processing device. As a result, it is possible to efficiently perform image forming processing according to the service content without forcing the operator to perform complicated work.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of an image formation ordering system according to the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a photo print ordering system (corresponding to the image formation ordering system). Usually, when a photo shop is requested to create a photo print (corresponding to the image forming process), a customer directly takes a storage medium on which an image is recorded with a photographed negative film or a digital camera to the photo shop. Done in On the other hand, an online photo print ordering system in which a customer can request creation of a photo print without visiting the photo store directly is known, and the present invention also relates to this.

<Outline of photo print ordering system>
The server system 1 is installed on the Internet (corresponding to the network) and constitutes the core of the photo print ordering system. The server system 1 has a function of accepting a photo print creation order via the Internet, and various software and hardware for realizing the function are installed. The server system 1 includes one or a plurality of server devices in terms of hardware. Preferably, in order to distribute the load, it is preferable to configure a plurality of server devices according to functions. For example, an order receiving server, a database server, a Web server, and the like. The network does not ask wired / wireless, and various forms can be adopted.

  It is sufficient that at least one server system 1 is installed on the network, and FIG. 1 shows two server systems 1a and 1b with different print service companies. A customer (orderer) who wants to request a photo print accesses a desired server system 1a or server system 1b from the server system 1 installed on the Internet via the Internet. In general, a personal computer 2 (computer) is used for access, but access by a mobile device such as a PDA or a mobile phone is also possible. In order for a customer to access the server system 1 and use the order system, it is necessary to register as a member in advance. Known procedures can be used for membership registration. A customer can request a photo print order by accessing the home page of the server system 1 using the personal computer 2, opening a predetermined order page, and following a predetermined procedure such as uploading image data.

  The photo shop 3 includes one or a plurality of print processing devices 31 (corresponding to the image forming processing device) and an order receiving terminal 30 (corresponding to the order receiving unit) connected to each print processing device 31. And a print order receiving system 32 (corresponding to the image forming order receiving system). The photo shop 3 can access the server system 1 using the order receiving terminal 30. When a photo print order is received from the customer at the photo shop 3, the order data is downloaded via the Internet. Can do. In order for the photo shop 3 to receive a photo print order on the Internet, it is necessary to register as a member as in the case of a customer. The order receiving terminal 30 and the print processing device 31 are connected by a communication line, and the print processing device 31 having a known structure can be used. The print processing device 31 can perform photo print creation processing using image data or the like included in the downloaded order data. In the present embodiment, the term “photo shop” is not limited to a specific type of photo shop. For example, it may be in the form of a private business or a chain store. Moreover, it is not limited to a photo specialty store, and the size of the photo store is not limited to a specific one.

<Server system configuration>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of functions of the server system 1 illustrated in FIG. The transmission / reception unit 10 has a function of receiving data transmitted via the Internet and transmitting data to the Internet. The data processing unit 11 performs various processes related to data received via the transmission / reception unit 10 and data to be transmitted via the transmission / reception unit 10. For example, when the received data is analyzed and processing based on the analysis result is performed, and a home page (Web page) is requested, the corresponding home page data is extracted from the database, and the request source Send it back to your computer.

  The authentication system 12 authenticates whether or not a member is registered. In order for a customer or a photo shop to use this ordering system, it is necessary to register as a member first, and an ID and a password are given. When a customer places an order for print processing or confirms order contents, authentication based on member registration is required. Authentication is also required when a photo shop confirms the contents of an order or downloads order data. As the authentication system, a known system can be used.

  The data of the customer who has registered as a member is stored in the customer database 13. The data of the photo shop that has registered as a member is stored in the photo shop database 14. The databases 13 and 14 are controlled by the database control unit 15. Various data can be stored as customer data and photo store data.

  The Web page storage unit 16 stores Web page data including a home page (top page). By designating the URL corresponding to each page, the designated Web page can be displayed on the monitor screen of the personal computer 2 and the order receiving terminal 30. Web page data is described based on HTML.

  Order data is stored in the order data storage unit 18 (database). When the customer requests print processing using the personal computer 2, the order data is stored here. The order data includes image data (at least one piece of data). Image data can be stored by uploading from the customer's personal computer 2 to the server system 1. The order data includes data necessary for creating a photographic print such as the number of prints and print size for each image data. Other correction data is also set as necessary. For example, if there is an image for which red-eye correction is desired, the fact is specified. In addition, depending on the print service company, it may be possible to request incidental service content, for example, processing by ink jet printing instead of digital silver halide printing, addition of character images to photo prints, or creation as sticker prints When requesting, etc., this is specified in the order data. Order data is managed in units of orders.

  The order data is further accompanied by photo shop data indicating which photo shop the print processing request is to be made. When the customer places a print order, the customer can specify the desired photo shop. The photo stores that can be specified are limited to stores that are registered as members. If you go directly to the photo store to get the finished photo print, you can specify a photo store that is convenient for your visit. It should be noted that it is preferable that a plurality of photo shops can be designated as well as one shop. For example, when a priority order is determined and a plurality of designations are made and basically a print process is performed at a first priority photo shop, and a situation where the print process cannot be performed at the first priority photo shop occurs, Print processing can be performed at a priority photo shop. Furthermore, the finish date and time (delivery date) of the photo print can be included as the order data.

<Print order reception system>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of functions of the print order receiving system shown in FIG. As described above, the print order receiving system 32 includes the order receiving terminal 30 and one or a plurality of print processing devices 31 installed.

  The transmission / reception unit 300 has a function of receiving data transmitted via the Internet and a function of transmitting data to the Internet. Thereby, it is possible to access the server system 1 to which the order data has been uploaded from the customer and download the order data. The data processing unit 301 has a function of analyzing the received data and performing processing according to the analysis result. For example, if the received data is photo print order data, the print processing device 31 capable of processing the service content specified by the order data is determined and the order data is transmitted, as will be described later. Further, when an e-mail regarding print processing is transmitted from the server system 1, the e-mail is transferred to the print processing device 31 related to the print processing.

  The determination unit 302 is provided in the data processing unit 301 and has a function of determining the print processing device 31 that can process the service content designated by the downloaded order data. The table storage unit 303 stores a table (correspondence table) that records the service content specified by the order data and the photo processing apparatus that can process the service content in association with each other. The determination by the determination unit 302 is performed using this table. The contents of the table can be displayed on the monitor 307, and the operator can easily confirm what service contents can be processed by which print processing device 31.

  The data acquisition unit 304 (corresponding to the data acquisition unit) has a function of acquiring data related to service contents that can be processed by each print processing device 31. A setting data storage unit 317 provided in the print processing device 31 stores data related to specifications and settings of the print processing device 31 and includes data related to service contents that can be processed. That is, the data acquisition unit 304 is configured to be able to acquire data stored in the setting data storage unit 317, and the acquired data is recorded / updated in a table stored in the table storage unit 303. The data acquisition method by the data acquisition unit 304 is not particularly limited. For example, a data request is made from the data acquisition unit 304 to each print processing device 31 in accordance with an instruction from the operator of the order receiving terminal 30, and In response, data may be transmitted. Alternatively, data may be automatically transmitted from each print processing device 31 at regular time intervals or whenever the setting is changed.

  The sending unit 306 has a function of sending order data determined to be processable by the judging unit 302 to each print processing device 31. As a result of the determination by the determination unit 302, the order data determined not to be processed by any print processing device 31 is stored in the hold data storage unit 305. The order data stored in the hold data storage unit 305 is preferably sent when the setting of one of the print processing devices 31 is changed and processing is possible. For example, when the data processing unit 301 detects that the table has been updated in the above determination process, the pending order data can be the target of the determination process. As a result, the pending order data can be sent to the print processing device 31 that can process it. A series of processes from acquisition of data relating to service contents that can be processed by the print processing device 31 to determination of the print processing device 31 capable of processing service contents and transmission of the order data described above are automatically performed. Is preferred.

  Here, for example, processing when the order data shown in FIG. 4A is downloaded will be described. Order 1 is an order for creating 10 print prints of a print size L, and indicates that the print was downloaded from the server system 1a. Orders 2 and 3 are also described in the same configuration. Assume that the print order receiving system 32 includes three photo processing apparatuses X, Y, and Z, and the table storage unit 303 stores a table as shown in FIG.

  First, Order 1 is sent to the photo processing apparatus X set to correspond to the server system 1a among the photo processing apparatuses X and Y capable of processing the print size L. This is because, as described above, even if the print size is the same, the actual size may differ depending on the print service company. Order2 is sent to the photo processing apparatus Z for the same reason. In Order 3, data related to the print size L is sent to the photo processing apparatus Y, and data related to the print size 2L is sent to the photo processing apparatus Z. As described above, in the present invention, the order data may be transmitted for each service content, not for each order. As a result, more efficient print processing can be performed.

  In the example of FIG. 4, the example of the service content item determined by the determination unit 302 is a print size considering the print service company, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the service described above The content can be cited as a judgment item. These determination items can be arbitrarily set, and the table can be updated so that the service content to be determined is added, deleted, or changed. For example, in the case of a photo shop 3 that uses the print processing device 31 separately for digital silver halide printing and inkjet printing, the print type may be set as the determination item.

  The print processing device 31 includes a personal computer 310 and a photo processing device 320. The transmission / reception unit 311 has a function of transmitting / receiving data, and can receive the order data transmitted from the order receiving terminal 30. As described above, the received order data specifies the service contents that can be processed by the print processing device 31. The data processing unit 312 has a function of analyzing received data and performing processing according to the analysis result. For example, if the received data is photo print order data, print processing described later is executed. In the case of an electronic mail transmitted from the server system 1 via the order receiving terminal 30, the data is stored in the mail folder 314.

  When order data is received, the order data is stored in the order data storage unit 313. The data to be stored is the same as that already described, and includes image data, correction data, data necessary for print processing such as data related to service contents, orderer data, and photo shop data.

  The setting data storage unit 317 stores data related to the specifications and settings of the print processing device 31 and includes data related to service contents that can be processed. The data is updated every time the setting in the print processing device 31 is changed, for example, when the print size that can be processed is changed. Further, the data is transmitted to the data acquisition unit 304 via the transmission / reception unit 311 and used for determination by the determination unit 302.

  The photo print is created by the photo processing device 320. As the photographic processing device 320, one having a known structure can be used. The image processing unit 321 has a function of performing image processing on image data and converting it into data suitable for performing print processing. For example, color / density correction processing, special processing such as red-eye correction, and enlargement processing for making data print size. For these processes, image data stored in the order data storage unit 313, data relating to the number of prints and print size, and other correction data are used. As described above, the print processing device 31 corresponds to the processing of the service content specified by the order data. For example, the print size matches the actual size of the print service company. Further, since the image processing unit 321 is in a state corresponding to the parameter value of the correction data included in the order data, it is not necessary to change the setting, and a desired output result can be obtained efficiently.

  The photo processing device 320 can process not only the image data acquired via the Internet but also the image data input from the image input unit 324 provided in the print processing device 31. The image input unit 324 can acquire image data from a storage medium such as a film scanner or a digital camera. The image data storage unit 325 stores image data acquired from the image input unit 324.

  The monitor 315 can display image data and a necessary screen for performing print processing, and an operator can perform image processing work via an input unit such as a keyboard 316 or a numeric keypad. The exposure engine 322 has a function of printing and exposing an image on a photographic photosensitive material using the image data processed by the image processing unit 321. As the exposure engine 322, a laser engine, a PLZT engine, a CRT engine, or the like can be used as appropriate. The photographic light-sensitive material on which the image is printed and exposed is subjected to development processing and drying processing in a development / drying processing unit 323. After this processing is completed, the finished photo print is discharged outside the apparatus.

<System usage procedure>
Next, a procedure for using the photo print ordering system shown in FIG. 1 will be described. First, a procedure until the customer orders a print process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the customer uses the personal computer 2 to access the homepage (# 1). Membership registration is required to request print processing via the Internet. If the member registration has not been completed (# 2), the member registration procedure is performed (# 3). When member registration is performed, customer data is stored in the customer database 13. When you register as a member, you will be given an ID and password.

  When member registration is completed, an authentication procedure is performed (# 4). At the time of authentication, the assigned ID and password are input. When the authentication is completed, it is possible to enter a dedicated Web page given to the individual and to make a print order. When a print order is made (# 5), image data is uploaded from the personal computer 2 (# 6). Image data to be uploaded is stored in the personal computer 2 in advance. The image data can be uploaded by a known method. When the image data is uploaded, the image data is stored in a predetermined Web page, and the image can be confirmed in the form of an album.

  Next, print data is set for the uploaded image (# 7). As the print data, the number of prints and the print size are designated. Special corrections such as red-eye correction and backlight correction can be set as necessary. Next, a photo shop that requests print processing is set (# 8). The photo store can be specified anywhere as long as it is a registered photo store. It should be noted that not only one photo shop can be designated, but a plurality of can be designated in advance. For example, when there is a situation in which printing processing cannot be performed at a photo shop with the highest priority, processing can be performed at a photo shop with a lower priority.

  Next, fee payment is set (# 9). As a payment method, a credit card, cash on delivery, store payment, etc. can be set. When the necessary items have been entered, the screen moves to a confirmation page to confirm the order contents (# 10). If there are correction items in the order contents, the process returns to step # 6 to make necessary corrections. If the order contents are OK, the confirmation button is clicked to confirm the order contents (# 11). The confirmed order data is stored in the order data storage unit 18 (# 12).

<Procedure until print processing>
Next, the procedure from downloading order data at the photo shop 3 to creating a photo print will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the photo shop 3 accesses the server system 1 (# 20), performs an authentication procedure, and then shifts to a dedicated page given to the photo shop 3 (# 21). Next, in the photo shop 3, the presence / absence of an order can be confirmed on a dedicated page. For example, orders are displayed as a list in order units. The list display also displays whether or not the print process has been completed. If there is order data that has not been processed yet, the photo shop 3 downloads the order data (# 22, 23).

  The downloaded order data is sent to the data processing unit 301 via the transmission / reception unit of the order receiving terminal 30. Then, the print processing device 31 that can process the service content designated by the order data is determined (# 24). The determination process is performed by the determination unit 302 using the table stored in the table storage unit 303. If the print processing device 31 that can process the service content is not determined, the order data can be stored in the hold data storage unit 305 (# 25, 26). On the other hand, if it is determined, the order data is sent to the print processing device 31 by the sending unit 306 (# 27). When the setting is changed in the print processing device 31, the order data stored in the hold data storage unit 305 is subject to determination processing (# 33), and the print processing device 31 that can be processed is determined. In addition, transmission processing is performed in the same manner as described above. The presence / absence of a setting change in the print processing device 31 is determined, for example, when the data processing unit 301 detects an update of a table stored in the table storage unit 303.

  The sent order data is stored in the order data storage unit 313 via the transmission / reception unit 311 and the data processing unit 312 (# 28). The photo processing device 320 uses the order data to perform image processing, print processing (image printing exposure), development processing and drying processing, and then completes a photo print (# 29 to # 32). Finished photo prints are packaged and stored in a bag when customers come directly to the photo shop. For customers who wish to deliver by home delivery, work for delivery is performed.

  When the photo shop 3 finishes the print process, it notifies the server system 1 to that effect. In the server system 1, the order data that has been processed is given data indicating that it has been processed. Thereby, it is possible to recognize that the print processing has been completed for the order data.

<Another embodiment>
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the table storing the service content specified by the order data and the print processing device capable of processing the service content in association with each other is stored in the table storage unit 303 and the determination is made. Although an example in which the table is used in the processing is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, every time order data is downloaded at the order receiving terminal 30, data related to service contents that can be processed from the print processing device 31 may be acquired, and determination processing and transmission processing may be performed using the data. In this case, the configuration can be simplified because the table storage unit is not necessary.

  (2) The data processing unit 301 of the order receiving terminal 30 preferably has a function of managing the order data sent to each print processing device 31. Specifically, it is preferable to aggregate the number of processed sheets, calculate the order amount, etc. in order units or for each service content. As described above, since the charge calculation method differs depending on the print service company, the order situation as the photo shop 3 can be suitably managed by having such a function.

  (3) In the present invention, the timing at which the sending unit 306 sends the order data is not particularly limited. For example, it may be sent immediately after the determination process by the determination unit 302. Alternatively, after the determination process by the determination unit 302, the order data may be temporarily stored in a data storage unit provided in the order receiving terminal 30, and sent to each print processing device 31 at an arbitrary timing.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example of creating a photographic print as an image forming process has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, image data subjected to image processing in a print processing device may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-R, or may be uploaded again to a network. The recording medium is provided to the customer in the same manner as the photographic print. Further, the re-uploaded image data is provided to the customer by allowing the orderer to browse and download the image data.

Schematic diagram showing the outline of the configuration of the photo print ordering system Block diagram explaining functions of server system Block diagram explaining the functions of the print order reception system Diagram showing an example of order data and table Flow chart showing the procedure for ordering print processing Flow chart showing the procedure when performing print processing

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Server system 2 Personal computer 3 Photo shop 10 Transmission / reception part 11 Data processing part 18 Order data storage part 30 Order receiving terminal 31 Print processing apparatus 32 Print order reception system 300 Transmission / reception part 301 Data processing part 302 Determination means 303 Table storage part 304 Data acquisition part 306 Sending unit 311 Transmission / reception unit 312 Data processing unit 313 Order data storage unit 317 Setting data storage unit

Claims (4)

An order receiving unit configured to be able to download order data of image forming processing uploaded to at least one server system installed on the network via the network, and the order data downloaded by the order receiving unit An image forming order receiving system comprising at least one image forming processing device for performing image forming processing,
Data acquisition means for acquiring, from the image formation processing device, data relating to service contents that can be processed by the image formation processing device;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the service content specified by the order data downloaded by the order reception unit can be processed in the image forming processing device based on the data acquired by the data acquisition unit;
An image forming order receiving system, comprising: a sending unit that sends the downloaded order data to an image forming processing device that is judged to be processable by the judging means. A table storage unit that stores a table that records the service content specified by the order data and the image forming processing device that can process the service content in association with each other;
The image forming order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein the data acquired by the data acquisition unit is recorded in the table, and the determination by the determination unit is performed using the table.   The image forming order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein the service content item determined by the determining unit can be arbitrarily set. A server system installed on the network and configured to store uploaded ordering data for image forming processing;
An image forming order receiving system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein image forming order data uploaded to the server system is downloadable via a network.

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