JP2006140899A - Reception terminal, control program, and order processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reception terminal, a control program, and an order processing method by which a selecting work of an image file is facilitated and the selected image file is surely recorded in each recording medium. <P>SOLUTION: The reception terminal has a file reading means 15 for reading the image file, a comparison means 16 for comparing the number and capacity of the selected image file with the specified number and specified capacity, a sorting means 17 for sequentially sorting exceeding image files in the next recording medium, a display control means 18 for displaying quantity, serial numbers of the recording media, separatrixes for separating the image files by every recording medium and a drawing indicating quantity or ratio of capacity of the image files to be recorded in each recording medium, etc. when an image selection picture is displayed on a display means and a storage means 20 for storing the specified number and the specified capacity, etc. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a reception terminal, a control program, and an order processing method.

  In recent years, various services related to photography have been provided. For example, when a user takes a picture with a digital camera and brings a digital camera in which the image file is recorded, a medium for the digital camera, a CD-R that backs up the image file, etc. to a photo shop such as a minilab, the reception terminal at the photo shop Is used to read an image file from a digital camera, media, or CD-R, and to create a high-definition photo print using the read image file, or to record the image file on another CD-R or other recording medium Process such as. In addition, if a kiosk (unmanned reception terminal) installed in a store is used, the user can also perform processing such as creation of the photo print or writing to a recording medium (for the unmanned terminal, for example, See Patent Document 1 below).

  Further, not only the read image data is recorded on the recording medium, but also an application and a music file for displaying these image data as a slide show with music can be recorded on the recording medium.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-8817 (page 3-4, FIG. 1)

  When placing an order using the reception terminal, an image of an image file read from a digital camera, media, or CD-R is displayed on the screen, and an image from which a photo print or a recording medium is created. When a recording medium is created, the amount of image files that can be recorded on the recording medium is limited. For example, when a large number of image files are selected, a single recording medium can be selected. It is not possible to record all the image files in the image, and when the image files are played back as a slide show with music, if there are too many image files, the time for displaying one image is shortened, and the slide show It looks bad.

  For this reason, in the conventional reception terminal, the number of image files to be recorded on one recording medium is determined in advance, and control is performed so that no more than the specified number of image files can be selected when selecting an image file. It was. Further, even if the number of image files is less than the specified number, if the size of each image file is large, it becomes impossible to record all the image files. Further, each image file has a predetermined capacity (for example, In the case of exceeding 1 MB), control is performed so that the image file cannot be selected.

  However, recent digital cameras can take high-definition photos, and the capacity of media for digital cameras is also large, so the capacity of each image file tends to increase, and the capacity is large. It is inconvenient not to be able to record the image file on the recording medium.

  In addition, when the number of selected image files is large and cannot be recorded on one recording medium, it can be divided and recorded on a plurality of recording media. It is inconvenient to select an image file if you do not know which image file is recorded on the first recording medium, for example, it exceeds the specified quantity or the specified capacity slightly There is also a problem that adjustments such as reducing the number of image files to be selected cannot be performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its main purpose is to facilitate selection of an image file when the image file is divided and recorded on a plurality of recording media. Another object of the present invention is to provide a reception terminal, a control program, and an order processing method that can reliably record the image file on each recording medium.

  To achieve the above object, the reception terminal of the present invention includes a file reading means for reading at least an image file from a digital camera or a digital camera medium, and an image file to be recorded on a recording medium from the read image file. Display control means for displaying on the display means an image selection screen for selecting the image on the receiving terminal, the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen, a predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed Comparing means for comparing the capacity, and when at least one of the quantity or the capacity of the selected image file exceeds the specified quantity or the specified capacity, it corresponds to the excess quantity or capacity A distribution unit that sequentially distributes the image file to be recorded to the next recording medium. It is intended.

  In the present invention, the display control means may be configured to display the number of recording media necessary for recording all the selected image files on the image selection screen.

  In the present invention, the display control means may display a serial number of the recording medium on which the image file is recorded in association with the frame of the image file on each of the image selection screens. it can.

  Further, in the present invention, the display control means can be configured to display a mark for classifying the selected image file for each recording medium on the image selection screen, and the display control means includes: The mark may be displayed so as to be movable, and the distribution unit may redistribute the selected image file to each recording medium in accordance with the position of the moved mark.

  In the present invention, the display control means displays a figure showing a ratio of the quantity or capacity of the image file distributed to each recording medium to the prescribed quantity or the prescribed capacity on the image selection screen. It can also be set as the structure to make.

  The control program of the present invention displays on the display means an image selection screen for causing the computer to select an image file to be recorded on the recording medium from among the image files read from the digital camera or the digital camera media. Display control means for performing comparison, comparing means for comparing the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen with a predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, the quantity or the capacity of the selected image file When at least one of the specified quantity or the specified capacity is exceeded, the image file corresponding to the excess quantity or the capacity is made to function as a distribution unit that sequentially distributes to the next recording medium.

  The order processing method of the present invention includes a step of reading at least an image file from a digital camera or a digital camera medium, and selecting an image file to be recorded on a recording medium from the read image file. A step of displaying an image selection screen on display means, a step of comparing the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen with a predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, and the selected image file When at least one of the quantity and the capacity exceeds the prescribed quantity or the prescribed capacity, sequentially assigning image files corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity to the next recording medium; At least.

  Thus, according to the configuration of the present invention, the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen are compared with the predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, and at least one of the quantity or capacity of the image file is compared. If the specified quantity or capacity exceeds the specified quantity or capacity, the image files corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity are allocated to the next recording medium in order, so that the selected image file is surely assigned to each recording medium. Can be recorded. The image selection screen also displays the number of recording media necessary for recording the selected image file, the serial number of the recording medium associated with each image file, and the selected image file for each recording medium. Marks to be classified, a figure showing the ratio of the quantity or capacity of the image file recorded on each recording medium to the prescribed quantity or the prescribed capacity, etc. are displayed. By referring to these, it is easy to select the image file. can do. Further, by displaying the marks for classifying the image files in an adjustable manner, it is possible to distribute an appropriate number or capacity of image files to each of a plurality of recording media.

  The reception terminal, control program, and order processing method of the present invention have the following effects.

  The first effect of the present invention is that the selected image file can be reliably recorded on each recording medium.

  The reason is that in the reception terminal of the present invention, the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen are compared with a predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, and at least one of the quantity or capacity of the image file is determined. When the specified quantity or capacity is exceeded, the image file corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity is sorted to the next recording medium in order, so that the image file with a large capacity is not selected. This is because no occurs.

  The second effect of the present invention is that the image file selection operation can be facilitated.

  The reason is that the image selection screen displays the number of recording media necessary for recording the selected image file, the serial number of the recording medium associated with each image file, and the selected image file for each recording medium. A mark showing the number of images, the number of image files recorded on each recording medium, or a figure showing the ratio to the specified capacity or the specified capacity is displayed. Refer to this number, serial number, mark, figure, etc. This is because an image file can be selected.

  The third effect of the present invention is that an appropriate number or capacity of image files can be distributed to each of a plurality of recording media.

  The reason is that when the selected image file is displayed for each recording medium by displaying it on the image selection screen, a mark indicating the divided position is displayed so that the user can adjust it.

  In a preferred embodiment of the reception terminal of the present invention, a file reading unit that reads at least an image file from a digital camera, a medium, or the like, a quantity and a capacity of an image file selected on an image selection screen, and a predetermined amount Comparing means for comparing the specified quantity and the specified capacity, and when at least one of the selected image file quantity or capacity exceeds the specified quantity or specified capacity, the image corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity The distribution means for sequentially distributing the files to the next recording medium, and when displaying the image selection screen on the display means, the number of recording media required to record the selected image file and the correspondence to each image file The serial number of the selected recording medium, the dividing line that divides the selected image file for each recording medium, and each recording medium Display control means for displaying a figure indicating the ratio of the quantity or capacity of the recorded image file or capacity to the prescribed quantity or prescribed capacity, storage means for storing the prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, display means and operation means, image It comprises at least file transmission means for transmitting the file and the order information file to an output device such as a printer or a recording medium creation device. Thereby, it is possible to easily select an image file on the image selection screen, and to reliably record the image file on each of a plurality of recording media.

  In order to describe the above embodiment in detail, a receiving terminal, a control program, and an order processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of an order processing system according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams illustrating variations of a reception terminal, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating functions of the reception terminal. It is. FIGS. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing the order processing procedure using the receiving terminal, the printer, and the recording medium creating apparatus of the present embodiment. FIGS. 7 to 17 are displayed on the display means of the receiving terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure performed. 18 and 19 are diagrams showing a data recording structure in the recording medium, and FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically showing the structure in the recording medium.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the order processing system 1 of this embodiment is installed in a minilab or the like in an order store such as a photo shop or a convenience store, and a reception terminal 2 for instructing creation of a photo print or a recording medium, and a photo An output device 10 such as a print creation device 11a or a recording medium creation device 11b installed in a store or a production store is connected via a communication network such as a LAN, WAN, or VAN.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the reception terminal 2 of this embodiment is for a digital camera 9 such as a smart media, a compact flash (registered trademark), a memory stick, an SD memory card, a multimedia card, or a mobile phone 9a with a camera. A recording medium (hereinafter, referred to as a medium 8), or a photographing device (hereinafter, referred to as a digital camera 9) such as a digital camera 9 or a camera-equipped mobile phone 9a. File reading means 15 for reading an image file using a device connection unit 6 for connection by infrared rays or the like, the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen, and recording on one recording medium 13 The quantity that can be specified in advance (hereinafter referred to as the specified quantity) and one recording medium 1 The comparison means 16 that compares a predetermined capacity (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined capacity) as a capacity that can be recorded in the recording medium, and at least one of the quantity or the capacity of the selected image file is a predetermined quantity or a predetermined capacity. In the case of exceeding, the distribution unit 17 that sequentially distributes the image files corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity to the next recording medium 13 and the image file selected when the image selection screen is displayed on the display unit The number of recording media necessary for recording the image, the serial number of the recording medium 13 associated with each image file, and a mark for dividing the selected image file for each recording medium 13 (hereinafter referred to as a dividing line). ), A table for performing control or the like for displaying a figure or the like indicating the ratio of the quantity or capacity of the image files recorded on each recording medium to the prescribed quantity or prescribed capacity Control means 18, storage means 20 for storing the prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, display means 3 such as LCD and CRT, operation means 4 such as buttons, keyboard and mouse, and output device for image file and order information file 10 is connected to a receipt printer 7 for outputting a receipt in which an order number is recorded. Note that each of the above units may be configured as hardware, or a control program that causes the computer to function as at least the comparison unit 16 and the distribution unit 17 or the comparison unit 16, the distribution unit 17 and the display control unit 18. The control program may be configured to be installed in the reception terminal 2 and executed.

  In addition, the print creation apparatus 11a of the present embodiment can use any type of printer such as a silver salt printer, a sublimation printer, and an ink jet printer. The print creation apparatus 11a is based on at least a predetermined order information file. Print size (E, L, LD, 2L, 2LD, KG, 8, 6, 4, 6 W, 4 W, A4, A3, etc.), predetermined type (silver salt print, sublimation print, etc.) ), A function of creating a photographic print 12 in a predetermined form (individual print, index print, jacket print, etc.), and the recording medium creating apparatus 11b includes at least a CD-R / RW or a DVD ± R / RW. Writing means such as a recording medium loading unit 14 for loading a recording medium 13 such as a DVD-RAM, HD-DVD, or Blu-ray disc. To have. In FIG. 1, the reception terminal 2, the print creation device 11a, and the recording medium creation device 11b are illustrated as separate devices. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the reception terminal 2 and the recording medium creation device 11b are illustrated. Or a kiosk (unmanned terminal) in which the reception terminal 2, the print creating apparatus 11a, and the recording medium creating apparatus 11b are integrated as shown in FIG.

  Next, an order processing procedure using the reception terminal 2 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, when the reception terminal 2 is activated, a work selection screen 21 as shown in FIG. On this work selection screen 21, buttons for selecting work such as whether to create a photo print 12 from an image file, to create a recording medium 13 in which an image file is recorded, or to create both are displayed. In step S101, the user selects a desired work from the list. Thereafter, in step S102, the medium 8 is loaded into the medium loading unit 5 or the digital camera 9 is connected to the device connection unit 6.

  Next, the work selected in step S103 is determined, and if the creation of the photo print 12 or the creation of both the photo print 12 and the recording medium 13 is selected, the display control means 18 displays the display means in step S104. 3 displays a print size selection screen 22 for allowing the user to select the print size of the photo print 12 as shown in FIG. On this print size selection screen 22, various print sizes such as E, L, LD, 2L, 2LD, KG, 8, 6, 4, W, 4 W, A4, A3 can be selected. The user selects the desired print size by operating the operation means 4.

  Next, in step S105, the display control unit 18 causes the display unit 3 to display a delivery date selection screen 23 for allowing the user to select a delivery date as shown in FIG. On this delivery date selection screen 23, various delivery dates such as limited express, normal, and the next day are displayed so as to be selectable, and the user operates the operation means 4 to select a desired delivery date.

  Next, after the process of step S105 or in parallel with the processes of steps S103 to S105, the file reading unit 15 is connected to the medium 8 loaded in the medium loading unit 5 or the device connection unit 6 in step S106. The digital camera 9 reads an image file and an order information file such as a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) file as necessary.

  Next, the display control means 18 causes the display means 3 to display a batch selection screen 24 as shown in FIG. 10, for example, and then displays an image selection screen 25 as shown in FIG. The image selection screen 25 is provided with a plurality of frames for arranging the images of the respective image files in a predetermined order such as date order or file name order (ascending order of file names in the figure). In the vicinity of each frame, a button for setting processing for the corresponding image file (in the disc creation mode, a button for rotating an image, a button for instructing selection / release of an image, and an image are enlarged) Button for display). In step S107, the user selects an image file to be processed (here, an image file to be recorded on the recording medium 13) from among the image files displayed on the image selection screen 25.

  Here, in the conventional reception terminal, only the number of selectable image files is specified, and when a specified number of image files are selected, other image files are controlled so that a desired image file cannot be selected. There was a problem that data could not be written to the recording medium 13. In addition, since the conventional reception terminal defines only the quantity of image files, it has been controlled so that a large-capacity image file cannot be selected. Therefore, there has been a problem that a desired image file cannot be selected. Further, some conventional reception terminals can divide and record an image file selected when it cannot be recorded on one recording medium into a plurality of recording media. Can be recorded on a single recording medium, or if it cannot be recorded on a single recording medium, information indicating the number of recording media is not displayed, so that an image file can be easily selected. There was also a problem that it was not possible. Therefore, in the receiving terminal 2 of the present embodiment, the following processing is performed so as to facilitate the selection of the image file on the image selection screen 25 and to reliably write the image file.

  Specifically, when the user selects a desired image file on the image selection screen 25, in step S108, the comparison unit 16 determines the quantity and capacity of the selected image file and the specified quantity stored in advance in the storage unit 20. In step S109, it is determined whether at least one of the quantity or capacity of the selected image file exceeds the specified quantity or the specified capacity. If it exceeds, the distribution is performed in step S110. The means 17 performs control for sequentially allocating the image files corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity to the next recording medium 13, and can record the image files on each recording medium 13 under the condition of the prescribed quantity or less and the prescribed capacity or less. Like that.

  For example, assuming that the specified quantity is 200 frames, the specified capacity is 256 MB, and the selected image file quantity is 250 frames and the capacity is 200 MB, the comparing means 16 has a capacity equal to or less than the specified capacity, but the number of frames is smaller. The distribution unit 17 determines that the specified quantity has been exceeded, and distributes the image files from the first frame to the 200th frame to the first recording medium 13, and the image files from the 201st frame to the 250th frame. Sort to the second recording medium 13. Also, assuming that the number of selected image files is 180 frames and the capacity is 300 MB, the comparison unit 16 determines that the number of frames is equal to or less than the specified number, but the capacity exceeds the specified capacity, and sorts. The means 17 distributes the image files from the first frame to a frame having a capacity of 256 MB or less to the first recording medium 13, and the image files from the next frame to the 180th frame to the second recording medium 13. Distribute.

  In this way, when the quantity and capacity of the selected image file are compared with the prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, and at least one of the quantity or capacity of the selected image file exceeds the prescribed quantity or prescribed capacity, By allocating the image files corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity to the next recording medium 13 in order, the selected image file can be reliably written to the recording medium 13.

  According to the above method, an image file having a prescribed quantity and a prescribed capacity or less is recorded on each recording medium 13. For example, the intention to record the selected image file on one recording medium 13 is 2 contrary to the intention of the user. In some cases, the recording medium 13 is divided and recorded. In addition, since the number of frames of the selected image file slightly exceeds the specified amount, or the capacity of the selected image file slightly exceeds the specified capacity, it is divided and recorded on a plurality of recording media 13. There is also a case. Therefore, in order to prevent such inconvenience from occurring in the receiving terminal 1 of this embodiment, in step S111, the sorting unit 17 specifies the quantity of the recording medium 13 necessary for recording the selected image file, In step S112, the display control means 18 displays the number of recording media 13 at an arbitrary location on the image selection screen 25 (lower right in FIG. 11), for example, as shown in FIG. Further, in place of the number display or together with the number display, as shown in FIG. 12, a serial number of the recording medium 13 for identifying on which recording medium 13 each image file is recorded. It can also be displayed. By displaying the number of the recording media 13 and the serial number, the user can recognize how many recording media 13 the divided image file is recorded on, so that the image file can be easily recorded. You will be able to choose.

  In FIG. 12, serial numbers indicating the number of recording media 13 are displayed in association with the respective frames. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, instead of the display method of FIG. 11 or FIG. Alternatively, in addition to the display method of FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, a dividing line for dividing the selected image file for each recording medium 13 can be displayed in step S112. This display method is effective particularly when a large number of frames are displayed on the image selection screen 25 because the position at which the recording medium 13 is switched can be grasped at a glance.

  In the configurations of FIGS. 12 and 13, it is not known which image file the recording medium 13 is switched to unless the page on which the corresponding image file is displayed is displayed. Therefore, in order to be able to determine at a glance how many image files are allocated to each recording medium 13, for example, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, a figure showing how many image files are distributed with respect to the specified capacity (here, the specified quantity) is displayed, or as shown in FIG. It is also possible to display a diagram showing whether the capacity image file is distributed. By displaying such a diagram, the quantity and capacity of the image files distributed to each recording medium 13 can be captured as an image, so that the image file can be selected more easily.

  Then, the user refers to the display of the number of recording media 13, the serial number, the division line, the figure, etc., and determines whether or not to further select an image file or cancel the selection of the image file in step S113. When selecting / deselecting a file, the process returns to step S107 and the same processing is repeated.

  Although the next processing may be performed immediately after selecting an image file in this way, in the above procedure, as many image files as possible are recorded in order on each recording medium 13 within a range not exceeding the prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity. In some cases, the balance between the quantity and capacity of the image files recorded on each of the plurality of recording media 13 is deteriorated. For example, as described above, if the specified quantity is 200 frames, the specified capacity is 256 MB, the selected image file quantity is 250 frames, and the capacity is 200 MB, the first recording medium 13 has 200 images. Since the file is recorded and 50 frames of image files are recorded on the second recording medium 13, the number of image files differs greatly between the first and second sheets, and the balance becomes poor. Also, when the image file is taken at a plurality of events, and the event delimiters do not match the division of the recording medium 13 (for example, the event delimiter between DSC00199.jpg and DSC00200.jpg in FIG. 13). (If the recording medium 13 is classified between DSC00200.jpg and DSC00201.jpg, etc.) When a photograph taken in one event is divided into two recording media 13, and the image file is played back as a slide show The appearance will worsen and the balance will worsen.

  Therefore, in consideration of such a case, the partition line is moved to the image selection screen 25 as shown in FIG. 16, for example, so that the user can adjust the image file to be recorded on each recording medium 13. A button may be provided, and if it is desired to correct the division in step S114, the division line is moved to a desired position by pressing the button or the like. When the correction is completed, in step S115, the sorting unit 17 sorts the image file again according to the corrected position of the dividing line, and specifies the image file to be recorded on each recording medium 13. By making the dividing line movable as described above, the image file can be distributed in accordance with the actual situation.

  Then, after the image file is selected in the above procedure, if the creation of the photo print 12 is selected in step S116, the EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) information or the order information file of the image file to be printed is selected. If date information is recorded in at least one image file to be printed or date information is recorded in the order information file, the date is recorded on the photo print 12. Therefore, the display control means 18 displays a date presence / absence selection screen 26 on which a button for selecting whether or not to write a date on the photo print 12 is displayed as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed.

  Next, in step S117, the user selects the presence / absence of date on the date / absence selection screen 26. If the date is not selected, the user selects the date / time in the predetermined description location of at least one of the image file and the order information file. The date is not set by, for example, performing processing so that the date is not written in the image based on the image file. In addition, when “with date” is selected, the date information described in the EXIF information is written in the description location related to the date specification in the order information file, and the date is set.

  Thereafter, in step S118, the file transmission unit 19 transmits the selected image file and the order information file to the output device 10 such as the print creation device 11a and the recording medium creation device 11b set via the network. The receipt on which the order number is recorded is output by using the receipt printer 7 and delivered to the user, and the processing of the receiving terminal 2 is completed.

  On the other hand, the print creating apparatus 11a receives the image file and the order information file transmitted from the receiving terminal 2 in step S201, and in step S202, the photographic print 12 having a print size selected based on the order information file. Create

  When the recording medium 13 is created in step S203, a CD-R / RW, DVD ± R / RW, DVD-RAM, HD-DVD is loaded in the recording medium loading unit 14 of the recording medium creation device 11b in step S204. Then, the recording medium 13 such as a Blu-ray disc is loaded, and identification information is read from a predetermined area (for example, outside the logical address area) of the recording medium 13 as necessary in step S205. The logical address area is an area in which user data (program) is recorded, such as a program memory area in which user data arrangement information is recorded, a lead-in / TOC (Table Of Contents) area, and a lead-out area. It does not include the information area, the application code of the disk, the recommended value of laser recording power, and the area of guide groove modulation (ATIP: Absolute Time In Pre-groove) information where other information is recorded. It shall refer to an area other than the logical address area.

  The contents of the identification information are not limited, and a code corresponding to the manufacturer of the recording medium 13 (manufacturer code, commonly known as M code), a code corresponding to the standard of the recording medium 13 (type code, commonly known as T code), etc. It can be. In addition, the identification information is provided for recording an image file on an appropriate recording medium, and the identification information itself is copied if the recording location and contents of the identification information are easily known. At least a part of the identification information is information that cannot be recorded by the OS of the computer, specifically program memory area information, and guide groove modulation (ATIP: Absolute Time In Pre-groove) given at the time of CD-R molding It is preferable to use information according to the above.

  Here, the structure of a general recording medium 13 will be described with reference to FIG. 20. The CD-R is formed on a polycarbonate substrate 100 with an organic dye layer 101 such as cyanine, phthalocyanine, or azo and a reflective layer such as silver. 102 and a protective layer 103 are laminated to form a pit by applying laser light of a predetermined power to the organic dye layer 101 to decompose the dye and deform the substrate, thereby recording information. However, since the optimum value of the laser power varies depending on the laser head type that irradiates the laser beam and the type of the organic dye layer 101 used, the CD-R type or the The drive side needs to recognize the recommended value of the laser recording power. Therefore, information such as the disc application code and recommended laser recording power is written as guide groove modulation (ATIP) information at the manufacturing stage of the recording medium, and the information is read by the drive firmware. The laser power is adjusted by control. Since such guide groove modulation (ATIP) can be created only at the time of manufacture, it is possible to prevent copying at the user level, and is thus effective as the identification information.

  In step S206, it is determined whether the loaded recording medium 13 is a specific recording medium based on the presence or absence of the identification information. If the recording medium 13 is a specific recording medium, the first recording is performed in step S207. An image file distributed by the distribution means 17 on the medium 13, a reduced image file in which the data size of the image file is reduced as necessary, an application for slide display of the image file, a slide show setting file, an order information file Write etc.

  Next, in step S208, it is determined whether all the selected image files have been recorded on the recording medium 13. If there are unrecorded image files remaining, the process returns to step S204, and the distribution means 17 distributes them. The obtained image file is recorded on the second recording medium 13, and the same processing is repeated thereafter. When all the selected image files are recorded on each recording medium 13, the created photographic print 12 and recording medium 13 are delivered to the user in exchange for a receipt in step S209.

  The directory structure of the recording medium 13 created by the above procedure is, for example, as shown in FIG. 18. When the specified number is 200 frames and the number of image files selected is 250 frames, it is stored in the “DCIM” folder. An image file of 200 frames is recorded on the first recording medium 13, and an image file of 50 frames is recorded on the second recording medium 13, and the order information file in the “MISC” folder, the “APPL” folder A slide show program, a slide show setting file, an auto start file, and the like are recorded. Although the directory structure of the image file is arbitrary, in order to facilitate management when the image file is backed up to a computer device or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, a folder ( Folder indicating the storage location of image files for each media 8, device, and film in the lower hierarchy of PS_Roll (ROYYMMDDyyy_XXXXXXAABxxx, YYMMDD: Number specifying the date of writing, yyy: Sequential number for each day, XXXXXX: Random ID number, AA: Manufacturer code (00 to ZZ), B: Software, product category (0 to Z), xxx: Sequential number), etc. Type, YYMMDD: Number specifying the date of writing, xxxxxx: Sequential number), etc.

  Thus, in the receiving terminal 2 of the present embodiment, when an image file is selected on the image selection screen 25, the quantity and capacity of the selected image file are compared with a predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, and the selection is made. When at least one of the quantity or capacity of the image files exceeds the specified quantity or the specified capacity, the image files corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity are allocated to the next recording medium 13 in order. The recorded image file can be reliably recorded on the recording medium 13.

  The image selection screen 25 also includes the number of recording media 13 necessary for recording the selected image file, the serial number of the recording medium 13 indicating which recording medium 13 each image file is recorded on, respectively. A parting line indicating which image file is recorded on each recording medium 13, a figure indicating the number of image files recorded on each recording medium 13, a prescribed quantity or a ratio of the prescribed capacity, and the like are displayed. Therefore, the user can easily select an image file with reference to the number of recording media 13, serial numbers, division lines, and the drawings.

  Further, since the above-mentioned division line is displayed on the image selection screen 25 so as to be movable, when the division of the image file for each event is different from the division set based on the prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity, etc. Since the image file recorded on each recording medium 13 can be adjusted according to the user's preference, the image file can be effectively distributed to each recording medium 13.

  In the above embodiment, the processing using the image file recorded in the digital camera 9 or the medium 8 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the image file read from the negative film, The present invention can be similarly applied to an image file acquired via a communication network.

It is a figure showing typically composition of an order processing system concerning one example of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the variation of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the function of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the order procedure using the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the order procedure using the output device which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (work selection screen) displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (print size selection screen) displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (delivery date selection screen) displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (batch selection screen) displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the example of a screen structure (image selection screen) displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the image selection screen displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the image selection screen displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the image selection screen displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the image selection screen displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the image selection screen displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (date / absence selection screen) displayed on the display means of the reception terminal which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data recording structure of the recording medium based on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other example of the data recording structure of the recording medium based on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of a recording medium (CD-R).

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Order processing system 2 Reception terminal 3 Display means 4 Operation means 5 Media loading part 6 Equipment connection part 7 Receipt printer 8 Media 9 Digital camera 9a Mobile phone with camera 10 Output device 11a Print creation apparatus 11b Recording medium creation apparatus 12 Photo print 13 Recording medium 14 Recording medium loading unit 15 File reading means 16 Comparison means 17 Distribution means 18 Display control means 19 File transmission means 20 Storage means 21 Work selection screen 22 Print size selection screen 23 Delivery date selection screen 24 Collective selection screen 25 Image selection screen 26 With / without date selection screen 100 Polycarbonate substrate 101 Organic dye layer 102 Reflective layer 103 Protective layer

Claims (18)

A file reading means for reading at least an image file from a digital camera or a digital camera medium;
In a reception terminal comprising at least display control means for displaying on the display means an image selection screen for selecting an image file to be recorded on the recording medium from among the read image files.
A comparison means for comparing the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen with a predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity;
When at least one of the quantity or the capacity of the selected image file exceeds the specified quantity or the specified capacity, an image file corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity is transferred to the next recording medium. An ordering terminal comprising: at least sorting means for sorting in order.   2. The order terminal according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the number of the recording media necessary for recording all the selected image files on the image selection screen.   The display control means displays a serial number of the recording medium on which the image file is recorded in association with a frame of the image file on each of the image selection screens. Ordering terminal.   The order terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display control unit displays a mark for classifying the selected image file for each recording medium on the image selection screen. The display control means displays the mark so as to be movable,
5. The order terminal according to claim 4, wherein the distribution unit redistributes the selected image file to each of the recording media according to the position of the moved mark.   The display control means causes the image selection screen to display a figure showing the ratio of the quantity or capacity of image files distributed to each recording medium to the prescribed quantity or prescribed capacity. Item 6. The order terminal according to any one of Items 1 to 5. Computer
Display control means for displaying on the display means an image selection screen for selecting an image file to be recorded on the recording medium from among the image files read from the digital camera or the digital camera medium;
Comparison means for comparing the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen with a predetermined quantity and capacity specified in advance;
When at least one of the quantity or the capacity of the selected image file exceeds the specified quantity or the specified capacity, an image file corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity is transferred to the next recording medium. A control program which functions as a sorting means for sorting in order.   8. The control program according to claim 7, wherein the display control means displays the number of recording media necessary for recording all the selected image files on the image selection screen.   9. The display control means displays a serial number of the recording medium on which the image file is recorded in association with the frame of the image file on each of the image selection screens. Control program.   The control program according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the display control unit displays a mark for classifying the selected image file for each recording medium on the image selection screen. The display control means displays the mark so as to be movable,
11. The control program according to claim 10, wherein the distribution unit redistributes the selected image file to each of the recording media according to the position of the moved mark.   The display control means causes the image selection screen to display a figure showing the ratio of the quantity or capacity of image files distributed to each recording medium to the prescribed quantity or prescribed capacity. Item 12. The control program according to any one of Items 7 to 11. Reading at least an image file from a digital camera or digital camera media;
Displaying on the display means an image selection screen for selecting an image file to be recorded on a recording medium from the read image file;
Comparing the quantity and capacity of the image file selected on the image selection screen with a predetermined prescribed quantity and prescribed capacity;
When at least one of the quantity or the capacity of the selected image file exceeds the specified quantity or the specified capacity, an image file corresponding to the excess quantity or capacity is transferred to the next recording medium. And an order processing method characterized by comprising:   14. The order processing method according to claim 13, wherein in the display step, the number of the recording media necessary for recording all the selected image files is displayed on the image selection screen.   15. The display step according to claim 13, wherein a serial number of the recording medium on which the image file is recorded is displayed in association with a frame of the image file on each of the image selection screens. Order processing method.   16. The order processing method according to claim 13, wherein, in the display step, a mark for classifying the selected image file for each recording medium is displayed on the image selection screen. In the display step, the mark is displayed movably,
17. The order processing method according to claim 16, wherein, in the sorting step, the selected image file is sorted to each of the recording media in accordance with the position of the moved mark.   The display step displays a figure showing a ratio of the quantity or capacity of image files distributed to each recording medium with respect to the prescribed quantity or prescribed capacity on the image selection screen. The order processing method according to any one of 13 to 17.

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