JP2008286892A - Photograph-ordering system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photograph-ordering system by which a person ordering a photograph can order a photograph wanted to be purchased as the user desires, without making mistakes even when the person ordering the photograph is a juvenile, such as a lower-grade schoolchild. <P>SOLUTION: The photograph-ordering system is equipped with a photograph to which an IC tag for a photograph is attached; an envelope for money collection to which an IC tag for an envelop is attached; an IC tag reader having a reading means for reading identification information of each of the IC tags; a photograph information database connected to communicate with the IC tag reader, where the identification information of the IC tag for the photograph and image data are related to each other; a money collection envelope information database, where the identification information of the IC tag for the money collection envelope and user information are related to one another; a display means; an order designating means; a charge calculation means for calculating the charge for the order; a personal computer, having a means for transmitting account information of the charge for the order to a printer; and the printer connected for communicating with the personal computer, and printing and outputting the account information of the charge for the order. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, when accepting a photo purchase request from a child who participated in an extracurricular class such as an athletic meet or an excursion, a photograph purchase applicant can receive a copy of a plurality of displayed photos. The present invention relates to a photo ordering system that can easily select a photo desired to be purchased from among them and easily carry out the order processing.

Conventionally, when taking extracurricular classes such as excursions and athletic events at elementary schools and junior high schools, etc., after taking a picture of the child, such as accompanying a photo shooter, you can freely choose from multiple pictures taken by the child There is a service in which a photograph that is desired to be purchased is selected, and an order is received and sold.
Normally, when receiving an application for a photo purchase request, all the photos taken are displayed as samples on the corridor or classroom wall, and the students can see themselves in the sample photos. For example, the purchase number is entered on the application form and the purchase request is processed.

  In addition, in order to improve the efficiency of ordering photos, a photo print order that clearly shows the coded information recording sticker in a seal form so that a medium on which photo specific information is coded and recorded can be attached, and the area to which this sticker is attached Order photos by browsing the sample photo panel, selecting a photo, and pasting a coded information record sticker on the photo print order sheet that corresponds to the photo that the photo purchaser wants to order Photo print ordering systems that can be used are also known. (For example, see Patent Document 1)

JP 2004-287122 A

However, as mentioned above, the students can view the sample photo panel themselves, select the photo that they want to purchase, enter the photo number on the application form, or like the photo print ordering system described above. When pasting the coded information record sticker on the photo print order sheet, you may accidentally fill in the wrong photo number, or you may accidentally paste the coded information record sticker on the photo print order sheet. Conceivable.
In particular, there is a problem that the lower the grade, such as the lower grades, the more likely it is to make a mistake in ordering an undesired photo.

  The present invention provides a photo ordering system that allows a photographer who wants to purchase, even if the photo orderer is a young person such as a lower grader, to order the photo as intended without mistake.

  The photo ordering system of the present invention is a photo ordering system in which a person who wants to purchase a photo can freely select a photo that he / she wants to purchase from a plurality of exhibited photos, A photograph attached with a photo IC tag storing identification information, and a collection envelope attached with an envelope IC tag storing identification information, prepared for the photograph purchase applicant to insert a photo fee; An IC tag reader having reading means for reading identification information stored in the IC tag for photography and the IC tag for collecting envelope, and connected to the IC tag reader in a communicable manner and stored in the IC tag for photography A photo information database in which the identified identification information is associated with the image data of the photo to which the photo IC tag is attached, and the ID stored in the IC tag for the collecting envelope. A collection envelope information database in which information and user information of a collection envelope to which the IC tag for the collection envelope is attached are registered, and when each identification information is received from the IC tag reader, Display means for displaying image data and user information registered in association with each identification information based on registration information in a photo information database and the collection envelope information database, and a photo purchase applicant gives an order instruction A personal computer having order instruction means for performing, a price calculation means for calculating the order price ordered from the order instruction means, and a means for transmitting billing information of the order price to a printer; And a printer that prints out the billing information for the order price received from the personal computer.

In the photo ordering system of the present invention, the photo IC tag is a photo IC tag label attached to a transparent case into which a photo is placed.
Therefore, the photograph of the sample to be exhibited is less likely to be damaged, and the IC tag label for photographs can be repeatedly used by replacing the photographs to be put in the transparent case.

Furthermore, in the photo ordering system of the present invention, the personal computer sets a copy of image data of the ordered photo in association with photo purchase applicant information when an order instruction is issued from the order instruction means It has the means to perform the process preserve | saved in the folder designated with the file, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
Therefore, the photo creation process for each orderer can be efficiently performed based on the order information.

Further, in the photo ordering system of the present invention, the reading means of the IC tag reader simultaneously combines the identification information stored in the plurality of photo IC tags and the identification information stored in the collection envelope IC tag. It has a reading function.
Therefore, the reading process can be performed in a short time.

  In the photo ordering system of the present invention, the photograph purchase applicant can place an order for the photo by placing the photo to be ordered and a collecting envelope on the IC tag reader, etc. Even if the photo orderer is a junior, such as a junior high school student, he / she can order the photo he / she wants to purchase without making a mistake in attaching the coded information record sticker to the photo print order sheet. There is an effect that can be.

Hereinafter, a photo ordering system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a system in which a child can place an order for a photograph taken at an elementary school athletic meet as a photograph ordering system according to the embodiment.
First, all the sales sample photographs 1 taken at the athletic meet are put in a display case 14 in a transparent case 3 to which a photographic IC tag 2 is attached.
These transparent cases 3 are displayed in a state where the child 4 can easily remove them and return them to their original positions.
The photographic IC tag 2 has a configuration in which the photographic IC tag 2 is attached to the transparent case 3 by sticking it to the transparent case 3 with an adhesive as a photographic IC tag label.
Also, the child 4 can freely move the transparent case 3 by a known technique such as providing a plurality of transparent case holders on the display board 14, or providing an adhesive or a zipper that can be peeled and reattached to the back surface of the transparent case 3. It can be removed or returned to its original position.
A photo IC tag 2 is affixed to all the transparent cases 3 arranged on the display board 14 shown in FIG. 1, and a photograph 1 for a sales sample is placed in the transparent case 3.

In addition, a collection envelope 5 prepared for putting the price of a photograph to be ordered is distributed to each child 4 to the child 4 who is a photograph purchase applicant. The collection envelope 5 has identification information. The stored IC tag 6 for envelopes is attached.
The envelope IC tag 6 is preferably attached to the collecting envelope 5 with an adhesive as an envelope IC tag label. In any case, the envelope IC tag 6 is attached to the collecting envelope 5. have.

Although not shown in the figure, the IC tag for photography 2 and the IC tag for envelope 6 incorporate an antenna coil and an IC chip connected to the antenna coil. Is provided.
In the memories of the photo IC tag label 2 and the envelope IC tag 6, unique identification information used when the child 4 orders a photo using the collecting envelope 5 is stored in advance.

Further, an IC tag reader 7 having reading means for reading identification information stored in the photographic IC tag 2 and the envelope IC tag 6 is provided in the vicinity of the exhibition board 14.
The IC tag reader 7 shown in FIG. 1 is a board-shaped reader having a planar structure. The IC tag reader 7 includes a transparent case 3 in which a photograph 4 that a child 4 wants to order is placed and his / her collecting envelope 5. By placing it on top, the identification information stored in the memory of the photo IC tag 2 attached to the transparent case 3 and the memory of the envelope IC tag 6 attached to the collecting envelope 5 are stored. The identification information can be read in a non-contact manner.
An antenna coil is incorporated as a reading means of the IC tag reader 7.

The IC tag reader 7 is connected to a personal computer 9 via a reader controller 8 so as to be communicable.
The personal computer 9 is communicably connected to the printer 10. Based on the price request information received from the personal computer 9, the printer 10 generates an “order confirmation slip” 13 that prints the order contents and the price. The
Further, the personal computer 9 is communicably connected to the minilab 12 via the communication network 11.
The minilab 12 creates a photo that has been ordered based on the order information received from the personal computer 9.

The personal computer 9 includes a photo information database 15 in which the identification information stored in the memory of the photo IC tag 2 and the image data of the photo attached with the photo IC tag 2 are associated and registered, A collection envelope information database 16 in which identification information stored in the memory of the envelope IC tag 6 and user information of the collection envelope to which the collection envelope IC tag 6 is attached are associated and registered, and an IC Display means for displaying image data and user information registered in association with the identification information based on the registration information in the photo information database 15 and the collecting envelope information database 16 when the identification information is received from the tag reader 7 17, order instruction means 18 for the photograph purchase applicant to give an order instruction based on the image data and user information displayed on the display means 17, It has a price calculating means for calculating an order price ordered from the instruction unit 18, and means for transmitting the billing information including the order price to the printer.
The price calculation means and the means for sending the price request information including the order price to the printer are controlled by a program.

  The order instruction means 18 for the photograph purchase applicant to give an order instruction based on the image data and user information displayed on the display means 17 includes a touch panel method and an input method using a keyboard, and these are selected. be able to.

Further, the personal computer 9 associates a copy of the image data of the ordered photo with the photo purchase requester information in the image folder 19 specified in the setting file when an order instruction is issued from the order instruction means. Means for performing processing for saving is provided.
Therefore, since the image data of the ordered photo is copied and stored in the image folder 19 for each photograph purchase applicant, when the image data is transmitted from the personal computer 9 to the minilab 12 via the communication network 11. In addition, it can be transmitted separately for each photograph purchase applicant, and it is not necessary to divide the created photograph for each photograph purchase desirer, so that efficient processing can be performed.

Processing based on the screen information displayed on the display means 17 of the personal computer 9 will be described.
First, in FIG. 2, the screen information displayed on the display means 17 of the personal computer 9 is stored in the memory of the image data of the photo that accepts the order and the photo IC tag 2 attached to each photo. The photo information registration screen 20 used when processing the association with the identification information, the identification information stored in the memory of the collection envelope IC tag 6 attached to the collection envelope 5, and the collection A collection envelope information registration screen 21 used when processing the association of the envelope 5 with the personal information of the user is shown.

When the image information registration screen 20 performs processing for associating the image data of the photos with the identification information stored in the photo IC tag 2 attached to each photo, the IC tag reader 7 uses the photo information registration screen 20 The identification information is read from the IC tag 2 and the image data display 22 of the photo managed by the IC tag 2 for photo is performed.
Furthermore, the information of the photo size and the price is displayed so that the registered information can be confirmed.
When registering, by clicking the photo registration display 23, the photo image data is associated with the identification information stored in the memory of the photo IC tag 2 and registered in the photo information database 15. Is done.

Next, when processing for associating the collection envelope 5 with the identification information stored in the memory of the IC tag 6 for the collection envelope is performed on the collection envelope information registration screen 21, the IC tag reader 7 uses the collection envelope envelope registration screen. The identification information is read from the IC tag 6 and the user information 25 such as the name of the student who uses the collecting envelope 5 is displayed for confirmation.
When registering, the user clicks on the envelope registration display 24 to associate the user information 25 such as the student's name with the identification information stored in the IC tag 6 for the collecting envelope, thereby collecting the collecting envelope. Registered in the information database 16.
In the above-described processing, it is assumed that photo image data is registered in advance in the photo information database 15 of the personal computer 9 as digital data.
Therefore, after the association with the identification information stored in the IC tag is completed by the above processing, the photo order processing is performed.

The child 4 who is a photograph purchase applicant, when there is a photograph that he / she wishes to purchase, as shown in FIG. 1, a transparent case 3 in which the photograph 1 that he / she wants to order is placed on the IC tag reader 7; Put your collection envelope 5 together.
FIG. 3 shows a photo IC tag 2 attached to a transparent case 3 placed on an IC tag reader 7 and containing a photo 1, and a collection envelope IC tag 6 attached to a collection envelope 5. From the registered information in the photo information database 15 and the collecting envelope information database 16 based on the respective identification information read from the image information of the photograph registered in relation to the identification information and the user information 25, A picture order acceptance screen 26 to be displayed is shown.

The photo order receiving screen 26 includes an image data display unit 27 for an ordering photo, an order quantity display unit 28, an order quantity instruction unit 29, an orderer display unit 30, an order total number display unit 31, and a total price display unit. 32, an order determination instruction display unit 33, a cancellation instruction display unit 34, and the like are displayed.
The child 4 is programmed to register the order information by clicking the order determination instruction display unit 33 when the order is determined after viewing and confirming these display contents.
Also, if you look at these displayed contents and there is a mistake in the contents of the order or if you want to cancel the order, click on the cancel instruction display unit 34 to put the photo 1 on the IC tag reader 7 again. By placing the transparent case 3 and the collecting envelope 5, new information is displayed and the order information can be corrected.
After the order determination instruction display unit 33 is clicked and ordered, the display is switched to the end display screen 35 shown in FIG.

  In addition, the child 4 who wants to purchase a photo places the transparent case 3 in which the photo 1 is put on the IC tag reader 7 and the collecting envelope 5 on the IC tag reader 7, and thereby orders the photo from the end display screen 35. It is programmed to switch to the reception screen 26 and newly perform order processing.

Next, FIG. 5 shows the display contents of the “order confirmation slip” 13 printed by the printer 10.
The printer 10 prints the contents of the order, the total amount 36 of the price, etc. on the “order confirmation slip” 13 based on the price request information including the order price transmitted from the personal computer 9. An order confirmation slip 13 is created.
This “order confirmation slip” 13 is for the child 4 who wants to purchase a photo to take it home by putting it in the collection envelope 5 or the like. The price displayed on the “confirmation slip” 13 is put in the collection envelope 5, and the price can be paid to the school side together with the collection envelope 5 at a later date.

  The ordered information is stored in the image folder 19 after the image data of the photograph ordered for each photograph purchaser is copied and stored, and then stored in the minilab 12 via the communication network 11 from the personal computer 9. The data is transmitted, a photo is created, and a photo-envelope for each student is delivered to the school for delivery to the student.

A processing procedure at the time of the above-mentioned photo order will be described based on a flowchart shown in FIG.
First, a child 4 who wants to purchase a photo places an IC tag reader 7 together with a transparent case 3 in which the photo 1 he wants to order is placed and his collection envelope 5 together with the IC for photo. The identification information is read from the tag 2 and the IC tag 6 for the collecting envelope. (Step S1)
The IC tag reader 7 transmits each read identification information to the personal computer 9 via the reader controller 8. (Step S2)
The personal computer 9 extracts, from the registration information in the photo information database 15 and the collection envelope information database 16, the image data of the photo registered in association with the identification information and the user information 25 to accept the photo order. Displayed on the display screen 26. (Step S3)

If there is no mistake in the contents of the photo order acceptance screen 26, the child 4 clicks on the order determination instruction display unit 33 to perform the order process. (Step S4)
In addition, when making mistakes or canceling the contents of the photo order acceptance screen 26, the cancel instruction display unit 34 is clicked to cancel the order contents. (Step S8)
Then, when the above order processing is performed, the order price is calculated in the personal computer 9 and the price request information including the order price is printed as “order confirmation slip” 13 by the printer. (Step S5)

Further, the personal computer 9 performs processing for storing a copy of the image data of the ordered photo in the image folder 19 specified in the setting file in association with the photo purchase applicant information. (Step S6)
After the acceptance of orders from all children, the user information such as the names of students who use the collecting envelope 5 as image data and orderer information is sent from the personal computer 9 to the minilab 12 via the communication network 11. 25 is transmitted. (Step S7)
With the above processing, even if the photograph orderer is a younger person such as a lower grader, the photographer wants to purchase can be ordered without mistake as desired.

As a photo ordering system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a configuration of a system in which a child can place an order for a photo taken at an athletic meet in an elementary school is shown. In the photo ordering system according to the embodiment of the present invention, a photo information registration screen and an envelope information registration screen are shown. A photo order reception screen is shown in the photo order system according to the embodiment of the present invention. An end display screen is shown in the photo ordering system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the photo ordering system according to the embodiment of the present invention, display contents of an “order confirmation slip” printed by a printer are shown. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence at the time of the photo order of the photo order system which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Photo for sales sample
2 IC tag for photography
3 Transparent case
4 children
5 Collection envelope
6 IC tag for envelopes
7 IC tag reader
8 Reader controller
9 PC
10 Printer
11 Communication network
12 Minilab
13 Order confirmation slip
14 Exhibition board
15 Photo information database
16 Collection envelope information database
17 Display means
18 Order instruction means
19 Image folder
20 Photo information registration screen
21 Screen for collecting envelope information
22 Image data display
23 Photo registration display
24 Envelope registration display
25 User information
26 Screen for ordering photos
27 Image data display area for photos
28 Order quantity display
29 Order quantity instruction section
30 Orderer display
31 Total order display
32 Total price display section
33 Order determination instruction display section
34 Cancellation instruction display section
35 End display screen
36 Total price

Claims (4)

A photo ordering system in which a person who wishes to purchase a photo can freely select a photo he / she wants to purchase from a plurality of exhibited photos,
A photo attached with a photo IC tag storing identification information;
A collecting envelope attached with an IC tag for an envelope storing identification information prepared for the photograph purchase applicant to put in a photo fee;
An IC tag reader having reading means for reading each identification information stored in the photo IC tag and the collection envelope IC tag;
A photo information database that is connected to the IC tag reader in a communicable manner and that is associated with and registered identification information stored in the photo IC tag and image data of a photo attached with the photo IC tag; A collection envelope information database in which identification information stored in the IC tag for the collection envelope and user information of the collection envelope to which the IC tag for the collection envelope is attached are associated and registered; and the IC tag reader When the identification information is received from the image data, the image data and the user information registered in association with the identification information are displayed based on the registration information in the photograph information database and the collection envelope information database. Display means, order instruction means for a photograph purchase applicant to give an order instruction, and calculation of the order price of the photo ordered from the order instruction means A personal computer having a means for transmitting the price calculating means that, the billing information of the order price to the printer,
A printer that is communicably connected to the personal computer and that prints out the billing information for the order price received from the personal computer;
A photo ordering system characterized by comprising:   2. The photo ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the photo IC tag is a photo IC tag label attached to a transparent case into which a photo is placed.   The personal computer stores a copy of the image data of the ordered photo in the folder specified in the setting file in association with the photo purchase applicant information when the order instruction is issued from the order instruction unit. 2. The photo ordering system according to claim 1, further comprising means for performing the following. The reading means of the IC tag reader has a function of simultaneously reading each piece of identification information stored in a plurality of photo IC tags and identification information stored in a collecting envelope IC tag. The photo ordering system according to claim 1.

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