JP2010113629A - Photographic print ordering system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographic print ordering system allowing low-cost construction, and allowing easy order processing of a photographic print in corporation with an image sharing server. <P>SOLUTION: This photographic print ordering system includes: the image sharing server providing a photographic image uploaded from a customer terminal, and stored in an image database based on a request from the customer terminal; the customer terminal having a browser acquiring a thumb nail image from the image sharing server and displaying a photograph browsing picture, an order processing start unit displaying an order processing start button starting the print order processing to the thumb nail image, and a print order processing unit displaying a print order picture based on operation of the button, and transmitting print order information input through the picture to a print ordering server; and the print ordering server acquiring the photographic image from the image sharing server based on the order information, and generating and for output of photographic print information of the photographic image to a photograph printer. The image sharing server, the customer terminal, and the print ordering server are network-connected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic print ordering system, or a customer terminal and a photographic print ordering server that can be incorporated in the photographic print ordering system.

  As a network photo service that allows customers to order photo prints while at home or in the office, build an image sharing server that can store and store photo image information taken by customers, and customers access the image sharing server via the network Accordingly, a network photo service has been proposed that provides various services such as photo print ordering and downloading of photographic image information.

  The above-described image sharing server is configured to be accessible via the Internet from a customer terminal (computer or the like) via a Web server, so that customer image information taken by a digital camera or the like can be accumulated via the Internet, and The customer's image information stored in the image sharing server is configured to be viewable, so that a customer can view his / her own image information and order a photo print for the desired image information. Has been.

JP 2002-175242 A

  However, in order to construct the image sharing server described above, a large-capacity disk is required to store photographic images uploaded from the customer's terminal via the Internet, or the stored images can be obtained without the customer's permission. Providing an image sharing server with a high level of customer satisfaction, such as the need for security protection to prevent leakage to a third party, requires a great deal of labor and expense.

  Therefore, in order to reduce the labor and cost, a photo ordering system that downloads an image managed by the image sharing server and places an order for printing in cooperation with an existing image sharing server provided by another organization. Can be considered. However, in this case, there is a problem that a large amount of labor is required such as incorporating a function for starting print order processing into the image sharing server, or adjusting the timing for stopping the image sharing server and the timing for checking the operation after incorporation. Yes, it was not easy to build.

  In view of the above-described conventional drawbacks, the present invention is to provide a photo print ordering system that can easily and inexpensively construct a photo print ordering process in cooperation with an image sharing server.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the first characteristic configuration of the photo print ordering system according to the present invention is that, as described in claim 1 of the document of claims, the photo image uploaded from the customer terminal is used as the photo image. An image sharing server that stores the image in the image database together with identification information for managing the image, and provides a photographic image stored in the image database based on a request from the customer terminal, and accesses the image sharing server, and the image database A browser for downloading a thumbnail image of a photo image stored in the image and displaying a photo browsing screen, and an order processing starting unit for displaying an order processing starting button for starting a print ordering process for the thumbnail image displayable on the photo browsing screen Print order information that can be input based on the operation of the order processing start button. A customer terminal including a print order processing unit that displays an order screen and transmits print order information input via the print order screen to a print order server; and based on the print order information transmitted from the customer terminal A print order server that downloads a corresponding photographic image from the image sharing server, generates photographic print information of the photographic image and outputs it to a photographic printer is connected to a network.

  According to the above-described configuration, the order processing start button for starting the photo print order processing is displayed on the photo browsing screen by the order processing starting unit, and the photo image print order processing corresponding to the thumbnail images that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen. In addition, a photographic image for which a print order has been placed can be downloaded from the image sharing server by the print order server. Therefore, a photo print ordering system can be constructed very easily without greatly changing the existing image sharing server.

  In the second feature configuration, as described in claim 2, in addition to the first feature configuration described above, the print order processing unit includes user identification information for the image sharing server stored in a storage unit. Based on this, the thumbnail image and the identification information that can be viewed on the photo browsing screen are downloaded from the image sharing server, and the print order screen including the thumbnail image, the print order information input field, and the print order button is displayed. The print order information and the access identification information issued from the image sharing server are transmitted to the print order server based on the operation of the print order button.

  According to the configuration described above, the print order processing unit of the customer terminal can download the thumbnail image and the identification information without using the print order server, and can display the thumbnail image and the like on the print order screen. Accordingly, the print order server does not need to incorporate a process for generating a print order screen, and the processing load is reduced.

  In the third feature configuration, as described in claim 3, in addition to the first feature configuration described above, the print order processing unit can access the print order server and browse on the photo browsing screen. A browser that displays a print order screen including a thumbnail image, a print order information input field, and a print order button, and the print order server is configured to display the image based on the access identification information transmitted from the customer terminal. A thumbnail image and the identification information are downloaded from a shared server to generate the print order screen.

  According to the above-described configuration, the print order server uses the access identification information issued when accessing the image sharing server from the customer terminal, thereby enabling the thumbnail image and the identification that can be viewed on the photo browsing screen from the image sharing server. Information can be downloaded. In addition, since the print order screen including the downloaded thumbnail image and identification information is generated by the print order server, the customer terminal does not need to incorporate processing for generating the print order screen, and the processing load is reduced. It becomes like this.

  According to the fourth feature configuration, in addition to the second or third feature configuration described above, the print order processing unit is configured to activate order processing operated on a plurality of photo browsing screens. Corresponding to the buttons, thumbnail images that can be browsed on the respective photo browsing screens and the identification information are downloaded, and the thumbnail images are integrated and displayed on the print ordering screen.

  According to the above-described configuration, the print order processing unit allows the photograph image stored in the plurality of image sharing servers and the photograph image having different owners even in the same image sharing server to be displayed on each photo browsing screen. Since the browseable thumbnail images are integrated and displayed on the same print order screen, the customer can efficiently perform print order processing on the thumbnail images.

  In the fifth feature configuration, in addition to any one of the second to fourth feature configurations described above, the print order server may share the image based on the access identification information. A photographic image corresponding to the print order information is downloaded from the server.

  According to the above-described configuration, the print order server can access the image sharing server by using the access identification information issued when the image sharing server is accessed from the customer terminal. The photographic image corresponding to the printed order information can be downloaded from the image sharing server.

  In the sixth feature configuration, in addition to any one of the first to fifth feature configurations described above, the print order processing unit includes print permission / rejection information included in the identification information. The print order information is generated only for the thumbnail images determined to be printable based on the above.

  According to the above configuration, when the image sharing server is configured to include the printer permission information of the photographic image in the identification information, the print order processing unit uses the printer permission information to perform print output. It is possible to avoid generating print order information for a photographic image that is not permitted.

  The seventh feature configuration is included in the print order information in the print order processing unit or the print order server in addition to any one of the first to sixth feature configurations described above. A print permission confirmation processing unit that transmits print permission confirmation information to a copyright holder of the photographic image to be printed, and the print order server generates the photographic print information only for the photographic image obtained from the copyright holder. In the point.

  According to the above configuration, if the image sharing server is configured to include the copyright holder information of the photographic image in the identification information, the print order processing unit or the print order server includes the print permission confirmation processing unit. As a result, it is possible to confirm whether the photograph image is permitted to be printed with respect to the author of the photograph image.

  Therefore, the print order processing unit generates print order information for a photographic image for which print output is not permitted, or the print order server generates photographic print information for a photographic image for which print output is not permitted. It can be avoided.

  In the eighth feature configuration, as described in claim 8, in addition to any one of the first to seventh feature configurations described above, each print image included in the print order information is sent to the print order server. Is provided with a print order frequency management unit that manages the print order frequency information and transmits the print frequency information to an image sharing server that manages the corresponding photographic images.

  According to the above configuration, if the image sharing server is configured to be able to receive the print order frequency information, the image sharing server, for example, for a customer who uploaded a photographic image with a high print order frequency It becomes possible to provide additional services based on print order frequency information, such as uploading, that is, increasing the capacity of image data that can be stored in the image sharing server.

  In the ninth feature configuration, in addition to the third feature configuration described above, print order frequency information for each photographic image included in the print order information is stored in the print order server. A print order frequency management unit that displays information on an image sharing server that manages and manages photographic images with high print frequency on the print order screen is provided.

  According to the above-described configuration, the customer can grasp the image sharing server that manages the photographic images having a high print order frequency from the customer himself or all of the customers from the display content of the print order screen. Therefore, for example, an image sharing server with a high print order frequency may require customers to store a large number of popular photographic images and increase the number of customers who use the image sharing server. You can expect the effect of.

  The characteristic configuration of the customer terminal according to the present invention is a customer terminal that can be incorporated into the photo print ordering system having the characteristic configuration according to any one of the first to ninth aspects as described in claim 10, Access the image sharing server, download a thumbnail image of a photographic image stored in the image database and display a photo browsing screen, and start a print ordering process for thumbnail images that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen An order processing start unit for displaying an order processing start button and a print order screen for inputting print order information based on the operation of the order processing start button are displayed, and the print order information input via the print order screen is displayed. And a print order processing unit that transmits to the print order server.

  The characteristic configuration of the print order server according to the present invention is a print order server that can be incorporated into the photo print ordering system having the characteristic configuration according to any one of the first to ninth aspects described above. Then, based on the print order information transmitted from the customer terminal, the corresponding photographic image is downloaded from the image sharing server, and photographic print information of the photographic image is generated and output to the photographic printer.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a photo print ordering system that can easily and inexpensively construct a photo print ordering process in cooperation with an image sharing server.

  An embodiment of a photographic print ordering system according to the present invention or a photographic print ordering server and a customer terminal that can be incorporated in the photographic print ordering system will be described below as a first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the photo print ordering system includes an image sharing server 1 as a Web server, a customer terminal 2 such as a personal computer owned by a customer, a print order server 3 as a Web server, and the like. The customer terminal 2 can be connected to the print order server 3 and the image sharing server 1 or the print order server 3 to the image sharing server 1 via a network 9 such as the Internet or a LAN.

  The image sharing server 1 is provided with an image database 11 for storing a photographic image D1 uploaded by a customer via an upload screen 10 described later provided in the customer terminal 2.

  The image database 11 is a photograph image D1 uploaded from the customer terminal 2, identification information D3 for identifying the photograph image D1, and a photograph so that the customer can browse the photograph image D1 at a glance with a photograph browsing screen 12 described later. A thumbnail image D2 obtained by reducing the size of the image D1 can be stored.

  The identification information D3 includes information for identifying and managing the photographic image D1 corresponding to the content of the image sharing service that is different for each organization that provides the image sharing server 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the identification information D3 includes an image information identification ID indicating the photographic image D1, an image name indicating the photographic image D1, a last update date and time when the photographic image D1 was uploaded, and a photographic image D1. The user ID for identifying the customer who uploaded the URL is included.

  The image sharing server 1 issues access identification information D4 (for example, a cookie) for identifying a series of accesses from the customer terminal 2 at the start of access from the customer terminal 2, and the access identification information D4 is While replying to the customer terminal 2, it is comprised so that it may store in the memory of the image sharing server 1. FIG.

  More specifically, when the access identification information D4 is transmitted from the customer terminal 2 when there is another access from the customer terminal 2, the image sharing server 1 and the access identification information D4 stored in the memory Check if they are identical. That is, when the access identification information D4 is the same, it can be recognized that the access is a series of continuous processes (hereinafter also referred to as “session”). As shown in FIG. 2, the access identification information D4 includes a user ID for identifying the user and browser identification information for identifying the browser in order to identify the customer terminal 2 from which the access is made. Has been.

  The customer terminal 2 has an upload screen 10 for performing an input operation for uploading the photographic image D1 to the image sharing server 1, and a photo browsing screen for displaying the thumbnail image D2 and the identification information D3 downloaded from the image sharing server 1. 12 is displayed.

  The browser 20 is further configured to be accessible to a storage unit 27 configured as a folder of the customer terminal 2 in order to store data (for example, cache data, cookies, etc.) related to the operation of the displayed screen. Yes.

  The upload screen 10 acquires the photographic image D1 to be uploaded from the hard disk of the customer terminal 2 or a portable memory connected to the customer terminal 2 and storing electronic data of the photographic image D1 taken by the digital camera. An operation, an operation for inputting user identification information for identifying which customer the upload is from, an operation for inputting a part of identification information D3 such as the image name of the photograph image D1, or an input operation on the screen A screen component capable of performing an operation of transmitting contents to the image sharing server 1 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the user identification information D <b> 6 includes a user ID that identifies a customer, a password, and browser identification information that identifies the browser 20 of the customer terminal 2. In addition, the user ID included in the above-described access identification information D4 and identification information D3 is configured to link to the user ID included in the user identification information D6.

  The photo browsing screen 12 can access the image sharing server 1, download the identification information D3 corresponding to the thumbnail image D2 together with the thumbnail image D2 of the photo image D1 stored in the image database 11, and display the identification information D3. It is configured. Here, it is configured that the identification information D3 can be displayed. Even if the identification information D3 cannot be viewed on the photograph browsing screen 12, the photograph browsing screen 12 can access the data set in the identification information D3 during the browsing operation. For example, it may be displayed with characters of the same color as the background color of the photo browsing screen 12.

  Further, similar to the upload screen 10, the photo browsing screen 12 has an operation of inputting user identification information D 6 for identifying a customer, or an operation of transmitting the content input to the screen to the image sharing server 1. Possible screen parts are provided.

  In the following, based on the above configuration, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a photographic image D1 is uploaded from the customer terminal 2 to the image sharing server 1, and a thumbnail image D2 corresponding to the photographic image D1 stored in the image sharing server 1 and A processing procedure for displaying the identification information D3 on the photo browsing screen 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the customer inputs the identification address indicating the upload screen 10 to the browser 20 and displays the upload screen 10 (S11), the customer inputs the user identification information D6, and the input user identification is performed. Information D6 is transmitted to the image sharing server 1 to request login to the image sharing server 1 (S12).

  The image sharing server 1 confirms whether the customer can log in to the image sharing server 1 based on the user identification information D6 received from the customer terminal 2 (S13).

  The image sharing server 1 uses, for example, a user management database (such as “user management record” in FIG. 2) as shown in FIG. 2 to combine the user ID and password included in the user identification information D6. It is determined whether or not there is a record corresponding to, and if the record exists, it is determined that login is possible.

  If the image sharing server 1 determines that login is possible, the user ID and browser identification information included in the user identification information D6 is used to generate access identification information D4, and the created access identification information D4 is It transmits to the customer terminal 2 (S14). Further, when the image sharing server 1 determines that the record does not exist and login is impossible, the customer terminal 2 indicates that login is impossible, for example, by a message indicating that the corresponding customer does not exist. Reply to

  Upon receiving the access identification information D4 from the image sharing server 1, the upload screen 10 stores the access identification information D4 in the storage unit 27 (S15), and the operation buttons and the like so that the upload operation of the photographic image D1 can be performed. Screen parts (hereinafter referred to as “operation parts”) are displayed (S16).

  The customer uses the operation parts displayed on the upload screen 10 to obtain the photographic image D1 to be uploaded from the hard disk or the like, and inputs the part of the identification information D3 of the photographic image D1, and then obtains the photographic image D1. The uploaded photographic image D1 is uploaded. When the upload operation is performed by the customer, the upload screen 10 acquires the access identification information D4 from the storage unit 27 and uploads it to the image sharing server 1 together with the photographic image D1 and the identification information D3 (S17).

  When the image sharing server 1 confirms the access identification information D4 uploaded from the customer terminal 2 and determines that the access is continuing a series of processing, the image sharing server 1 reduces the size of the photo image D1 uploaded from the customer terminal 2. Thus, a thumbnail image D2 is generated. Further, the image sharing server 1 acquires the user ID included in the access identification information D4 to identify the customer from which the photograph image D1 was uploaded, and the identification uploaded from the customer terminal 2 The acquired user ID is added to the information D3 (S18).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2, the image sharing server 1 links the photographic image D1, the thumbnail image D2, and the identification information D3 and registers them in the image database 11 (S19).

  As shown in FIG. 4, when browsing the uploaded photo image D1, the customer inputs the identification address indicating the photo browsing screen 12 to the browser 20 and displays the photo browsing screen 12 (S21). The customer uses the displayed image browsing screen 12 to input user identification information D6, transmits the input user identification information D6 to the image sharing server 1, and sends the user identification information D6 to the image sharing server 1. A login is requested (S22).

  The image sharing server 1 confirms whether the customer can log in to the image sharing server 1 based on the user identification information D6 received from the customer terminal 2 (S23). When it is determined that the login is possible, the image sharing server 1 generates the access identification information D4 using the user ID and the browser identification information of the user identification information D6 (S24). ).

  Subsequently, the image sharing server 1 searches for the user ID included in the identification information D3 registered in the image database 11, and selects a user ID that matches the user ID included in the user identification information D6 received from the customer terminal 2. Including the identification information D3 including the thumbnail image D2 linked to the identification information D3 (S25), the access identification information D4 generated in step S24, the thumbnail image D2 acquired in step S25, and The identification information D3 is transmitted to the customer terminal 2 (S26).

  Upon receiving the thumbnail image D2, the identification information D3, and the access identification information D4 from the image sharing server 1, the photo browsing screen 12 stores the access identification information D4 in the storage unit 27 (S27), and the received thumbnail image D2 The identification information D3 is displayed on the photo browsing screen 12 (S28).

  That is, the image sharing server 1, the upload screen 10, and the photo browsing screen 12 constitute an image sharing system that can access the photograph image D 1 uploaded from the customer terminal 2 via the network 9.

  An upload screen 10 and a photo browsing screen 12 constituting another image sharing system are provided in one customer terminal 2, and the image sharing server 1 and the customer terminal 2 constituting the other image sharing system are connected to the network 9. In other words, a plurality of image sharing systems may be configured to be usable from a single customer terminal 2. However, in this case, the access identification information D4 generated by each image sharing system stored in the storage unit 27 is configured to be stored in the storage unit 27 so as to be identifiable for each image sharing system.

  In the following, a description will be given of a configuration in which a photographic image D1 corresponding to a thumbnail image D2 that can be displayed on the photographic browsing screen 12 is printed in cooperation with the above-described image sharing system.

  Returning to FIG. 1, in addition to the above-described configuration, the customer terminal 2 includes an order process activation unit 21 that displays an order process activation button 22 that activates a print order process for the thumbnail image D2 that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen 12. The print order screen 24 on which the print order information D5 can be input based on the operation of the order processing start button 22 is displayed, and the print order information D5 input via the print order screen 24 is transmitted to the print order server 3. And an order processing unit 23.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the storage unit 27 includes a screen identification address input to the browser 20 to activate the photo browsing screen 12 and an image sharing including the photo browsing screen 12 as shown in FIG. A system identification list D211 in which system identification information D7 configured by a server connection address for accessing the image sharing server 1 provided in the system is described.

  The order processing activation unit 21 is configured as an add-in function that can be incorporated into the browser 20. When the order processing activation unit 21 detects that the photo browsing screen 12 is displayed on the browser 20, the order processing starting unit 21 is located in the vicinity of the thumbnail image D 2 displayed on the photo browsing screen 12. The order processing activation button 22 is configured to be displayed.

  More specifically, the order processing activation unit 21 is configured to be activated simultaneously with the activation of the browser 20, and after activation, reads the system identification information D7 described in the system identification list D211 from the storage unit 27, and reads the read system. The identification information D7 is configured to be stored in the memory.

  The order processing activation unit 21 is configured to monitor the screen identification address input to the browser 20 after storing the system identification information D7 in the memory. When the order processing activation unit 21 detects that the screen identification address input to the browser 20 matches the screen identification address included in the image sharing server identification information, the thumbnail image displayed on the photo browsing screen 12 is displayed. An order processing activation button 22 is displayed in the vicinity of D2. Note that the order processing activation button 22 may not be visible, and may be configured to be displayed as one of the operation menus of the browser 20, for example.

  When an input operation such as pressing is performed, the order processing activation button 22 activates the print order processing unit 23, acquires a server connection destination address corresponding to the screen identification address indicating the photo browsing screen 12 from the memory, It is configured to output to the activated print order processing unit 23.

  The print order processing unit 23 is activated by an input operation such as pressing the order processing activation button 22, acquires the access identification information D 4 stored in the storage unit 27, and is input with the acquired access identification information D 4 at the time of activation. As a result of transmitting the server connection destination address to the print order server 3, a print order screen 24 returned from the print order server 3 is displayed.

  The print order server 3 transmits the access identification information D4 transmitted from the customer terminal 2 to the image sharing server 1 corresponding to the server connection destination address transmitted from the customer terminal 2, whereby the access identification information D4 is transmitted. A thumbnail image D2 and identification information D3 corresponding to the included user ID are downloaded.

  Therefore, when the image sharing server 1 is provided from an external organization different from the provider of the photo print ordering system, when the access identification information D4 is received from the print order server 3, the access identification information D4 is displayed. It is necessary to provide an interface function for transmitting the thumbnail image D2 and identification information D3 corresponding to the included user ID, and to disclose the interface specifications to the developer of the photo print ordering system.

  Further, the print order server 3 generates the print order screen 24 including the downloaded thumbnail image D2 and the identification information D3 including the server connection destination address transmitted from the customer terminal 2 in the downloaded identification information D3, The generated print order screen 24 is configured to be transmitted to the print order processing unit 23 of the customer terminal 2.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5, the print order screen 24 includes a thumbnail image D2 that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen 12, identification information D3, print order information input fields 25a and 25b, and a print order button 26. Yes.

  The print order information input fields 25a and 25b include a number input field 25a for designating the number of prints of each thumbnail image D2, the development size of the photographic image D1, the product form such as an album stored on a DVD or CD, It includes a product information input field 25b for inputting a method for receiving the ordered product, a payment method, and the like.

  The print order screen 24 further includes display operation parts 24a and 24b that facilitate scrolling of the screen and switching of displayed pages when there are many thumbnail images D2 displayed on the screen. Note that FIG. 5 is merely an example of the print order screen 24, and the screen configuration may be appropriately changed as a design matter.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, when the print order button 26 is pressed, the print order processing unit 23, as shown in FIG. 2, inputs the information input in the number input field 25a and the number of sheets in the number input field. Stored in the storage unit 27, print order information D5 including the print number information including the identification information D3 corresponding to the thumbnail image D2, and the print product information input in the product information input field 25b. The access identification information D4 is transmitted to the print order server 3.

  In addition to the above configuration, the print order server 3 receives the print order information D5 and the access identification information D4 from the print order processing unit 23, and acquires the server connection destination address from the identification information D3 included in the print order information D5. Is configured to do.

  Further, the print order server 3 transmits the identification information D3 included in the acquired print order information D5 and the access identification information D4 to the image sharing server 1 indicated by the acquired server connection destination address. The photographic image D1 linked to the identification information D3 is downloaded.

  Therefore, when the image sharing server 1 is provided from an external organization different from the provider of the photo print ordering system, the access is performed when the access identification information D4 and the identification information D3 are received from the print order server 3. Based on the identification information D4, an interface function for recognizing that a series of accesses is ongoing and transmitting a photographic image D1 linked to the identification information D3 is provided, and an interface is provided to the developer of the photographic print ordering system. The specification needs to be disclosed.

  Furthermore, when the print order server 3 downloads the photographic image D1 for which the print order has been placed from the image sharing server 1, as shown in FIG. 2, the print order information included in the print order information D5, the print merchandise information, and the corresponding information. Photo print information D8 including the photo image D1 is generated, and the generated photo print information D8 and the downloaded photo image D1 are output to the photo printer 4 connected to the print order server 3 as shown in FIG. It is configured as follows. The photo printer 4 may be configured to be accessible to the print order server 3 via the network 9 such as a photo printer 4 provided in a photo print laboratory.

  Hereinafter, based on the above-described configuration and FIG. 6, a processing procedure for placing a print order for the photo image D1 corresponding to the thumbnail image D2 that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen 12 will be described.

  When the customer activates the browser 20, the order processing activation unit 21 is activated. The order processing activation unit 21 stores the system identification information D7 described in the system identification list D211 in the memory, and is a screen input to the browser 20 The identification address is monitored (S31).

  When the customer displays the photo browsing screen 12 (S32), when the order processing activation unit 21 detects that the screen identification address matches the screen identification address stored in the memory, the order processing activation button 22 displays the photo browsing screen 22. It is displayed on the screen 12 (S33).

  When the customer performs an operation such as pressing the order processing start button 22, the order processing start button 22 acquires the server connection destination address corresponding to the screen identification address from the memory and starts the print order processing unit 23 (S34). . The activated print order processing unit 23 acquires the access identification information D4 stored in the storage unit 27, and transmits the acquired access identification information D4 and the server connection destination address input at the time of activation to the print order server 3. (S35).

  The print order server 3 transmits the access identification information D4 transmitted from the customer terminal 2 to the image sharing server 1 corresponding to the server connection destination address transmitted from the customer terminal 2, whereby the access identification information D4 is transmitted. A thumbnail image D2 and identification information D3 corresponding to the included user ID are downloaded (S36).

  Subsequently, the print order server 3 includes the server connection destination address transmitted from the customer terminal 2 in the identification information D3 obtained in step S36, and the print order including the thumbnail image D2 and identification information D3 obtained in step S36. The screen 24 is generated (S37), and the generated print order screen 24 is transmitted to the print order processing unit 23 of the customer terminal 2 (S38).

  The print order processing unit 23 displays the print order screen 24 transmitted from the print order server 3 on the browser 20 (S39).

  Subsequently, when the customer inputs the print order screen 24 and then presses the print order button 26, the print order processing unit 23 stores the print order information D 5 input on the print order screen 24 and the storage unit 27. The stored access identification information D4 is transmitted to the print order server 3 (S40).

  The print order server 3 uses the print order information D5 and the access identification information D4 transmitted from the customer terminal 2 to obtain the identification information D3 corresponding to the thumbnail image D2 that has been ordered for printing and the server connection destination address included in the identification information D3. The acquired identification information D3 and the access identification information D4 are transmitted to the image sharing server 1 indicated by the acquired server connection destination address, and the photograph image D1 corresponding to the identification information D3 is downloaded. (S41).

  Subsequently, the print order server 3 generates the photo print information D8 including the print number information and the print product information included in the print order information D5 and the corresponding photo image D1 (S42), and the generated photo print information. D8 and the photographic image D1 downloaded in step S41 are output to the photographic printer 4 (S43).

  That is, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, the order processing activation unit 21 displays the order processing activation button 22 for activating the photo print ordering process on the photo browsing screen, and the thumbnail images that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen 12. The print order process for the photographic image D1 corresponding to D2 can be performed, and the photographic image D1 for which the print order has been placed can be downloaded from the image sharing server 1 by the print order server 3. Therefore, a photo print ordering system can be constructed without adding new components to the image sharing server 1 and the customer terminal 2 for using the image sharing server 1.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment different from the first embodiment described above will be described as a second embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the print order processing unit 23 and the print order screen 24 are configured to be provided in the browser 20, and operate as application software installed in the customer terminal 2 as shown in FIG. 6. You may comprise so that it may do.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the print order processing unit 23 includes a user information identification information input screen 28 on which user information identification D6 can be input. The user information identification information input screen 28 transmits to the image sharing server 1 an operation for inputting user identification information D6 for identifying which customer the access is from and the content input on the screen. It is configured with screen parts that can be operated.

  The print order processing unit 23 is activated by an input operation such as pressing the order processing activation button 22 and is configured to activate the user identification information input screen 28 when receiving the server connection destination address. By transmitting the user identification information D6 input and operated on the user identification information input screen 28 to the image sharing server 1 corresponding to the destination address, a login request is made to the image sharing server 1.

  As described above, in the image sharing server 1, based on the login request from the print order processing unit 23, as shown in FIG. 3, the processes of steps S13 and S14 are executed, and the print order processing unit 23 receives the access identification information D4. Is transmitted, the print order processing unit 23 stores the received access identification information D4 in the storage unit 27, and stores the access identification information D4 in the image sharing server corresponding to the server connection destination address input at the time of activation. 1, the thumbnail image D <b> 2 and the identification information D <b> 3 corresponding to the user ID included in the access identification information D <b> 4 are downloaded.

  Further, the print order processing unit 23 generates a print order screen 24 including the downloaded thumbnail image D2 and the identification information D3 including the server connection destination address input at the time of startup in the downloaded identification information D3. The generated print order screen 24 is displayed.

  Based on the above-described configuration and FIG. 8, a processing procedure for placing a print order for the photo image D1 corresponding to the thumbnail image D2 that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen 12 will be described. In addition, when performing the same processing as the content used in the description of the first embodiment described above, the same symbols as those described in FIGS. 4 and 6 are cited and described.

  When the customer activates the browser 20, the order processing activation unit 21 is activated. The order processing activation unit 21 stores the system identification information D7 described in the system identification list D211 in the memory, and is a screen input to the browser 20 The identification address is monitored (S31).

  When the customer displays the photo browsing screen 12 (S32), when the order processing activation unit 21 detects that the screen identification address matches the screen identification address stored in the memory, the order processing activation button 22 displays the photo browsing screen 22. It is displayed on the screen 12 (S33).

  When the customer performs an operation such as pressing the order processing start button 22, the order processing start button 22 acquires the server connection destination address corresponding to the screen identification address from the memory and starts the print order processing unit 23 (S34). .

  The activated print order processing unit 23 activates the user identification information input screen 28 (S51).

  The customer performs an input operation on the user identification information input screen 28, performs an operation of transmitting the input user identification information D6 to the image sharing server 1, and requests login to the image sharing server 1 (S52).

  The image sharing server 1 performs the processes of steps S13 and S14 described above.

  Subsequently, the print order processing unit 23 stores the received access identification information D4 in the storage unit 27 (S53).

  Subsequently, the print order processing unit 23 transmits the access identification information D4 to the image sharing server 1 corresponding to the server connection destination address input at the time of activation, so that the user ID included in the access identification information D4 is transmitted. The thumbnail image D2 and the identification information D3 corresponding to are downloaded (S54).

  Subsequently, the print order processing unit 23 generates the print order screen 24 including the downloaded thumbnail image D2 and the identification information D3 including the server connection destination address input at the time of startup in the downloaded identification information D3. Then, the generated print order screen 24 is displayed (S56).

  Thereafter, the processing of steps S40 to S43 in FIG. 6 described above is performed.

  That is, in the configuration of the first embodiment, the process of generating the print order screen 24 by the print order server 3 is configured to be performed by the print order processing unit 23 in the configuration of the second embodiment. . Accordingly, the processing load on the print order server 3 is reduced. Further, according to the configuration of the second embodiment, the print order screen 24 can be configured using screen components that do not depend on the functions provided in the browser 20.

  In the first or second embodiment described above, the thumbnail image D2 and the identification information that can be browsed on each of the photo browsing screens 12 corresponding to the order processing activation button 22 operated on the plurality of photo browsing screens 12. In step S37 and step S55 in which D3 is downloaded in steps S36 and S54 and the print order screen 24 is generated, the downloaded thumbnail images D2 and identification information D3 are integrated and displayed on the print order screen 24. You may comprise so that it may do.

  In this case, the photo order processing unit 23 causes each photo browsing screen such as a photographic image D1 stored in a plurality of image sharing servers 1 and a photographic image D1 having different owners even in the same image sharing server 1 to each other. Since the thumbnail image D2 that can be viewed at 12 is integrated and displayed on the same print order screen 24, the customer can efficiently perform the print order process for the thumbnail image D2.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment different from the above-described first or second embodiment will be described as a third embodiment.

  In addition to the configuration of the first or second embodiment described above, the image sharing server 1 used in the third embodiment is a photographic image D1 uploaded from the customer terminal 2 in step S18 as shown in FIG. In the generation processing of the thumbnail image D2 and the identification information D3 corresponding to, whether or not the photographic image D1 can be output to the printer connected to the customer terminal 2 by using the printing function provided in the browser 20 is determined. As shown in FIG. 2, the print permission / rejection information D9 for restriction is included in the identification information D3. Note that the upload screen 10 includes a screen component that can input and operate the printer permission information D9 in addition to the configuration of the first or second embodiment described above.

  In addition to the configuration of the first or second embodiment described above, the print order processing unit 23, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, generates print number information in the process of step S40. When the printer permission / rejection information D9 included in the identification information D3 input and operated at 24 indicates print rejection, the printer number information corresponding to the photographic image D1 corresponding to the identification information D3 is not generated. .

  That is, if the image sharing server 1 is configured to include the printer permission / rejection information D9 of the photographic image D1 in the identification information D3, the print order processing unit 23 uses the printer permission / rejection information D9. Generation of the print order information D5 for the photographic image D1 for which print output is not permitted can be avoided.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment different from the first to third embodiments described above will be described as a fourth embodiment.

  The image sharing server 1 used in the fourth embodiment is a customer terminal in the process of step S18 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 in addition to the configuration of any of the first to third embodiments described above. In the generation process of the thumbnail image D2 and the identification information D3 corresponding to the photographic image D1 uploaded from 2, the copyright owner information D10 is included in the identification information D3.

  The copyright owner information D10 is based on the copyright owner ID of the copyright owner of the photographic image D1, the name of the copyright owner, the contact information such as the address and email address of the copyright owner, and the contact method corresponding to the contact information. It is configured. Note that the upload screen 10 is configured such that the copyright holder information D10 can be input in addition to the configuration of any of the first to third embodiments described above.

  The print order processing unit 23 includes a print permission / rejection confirmation processing unit in addition to the configuration of any of the first to third embodiments described above. The print permission confirmation processing unit is started by the print order processing unit 23, and based on the copyright owner information D10 included in the identification information D3 input and operated on the print order screen 24, the print permission confirmation information is sent to the copyright holder. Configured to send.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the print permission / rejection confirmation processing unit is activated immediately before generating the print number information in the process of step S 40 of the print order processing unit 23 and performs an input operation on the print order screen 24. The copyright holder information D10 included in the identification information D3 is obtained.

  Further, when the print permission confirmation processing unit detects that the copyright holder ID included in the acquired copyright holder information D10 is different from the user ID included in the identification information D3, the copyright included in the copyright holder information D10 is detected. Based on the contact information and contact method of the copyright holder, a message to confirm with the copyright holder whether or not to print the photographic image D1, which is the copyrighted work of the copyright holder, and whether to confirm the print result after confirming the message The author is notified of a notification message including a reply destination and reply method for replying to the photo print ordering system.

  The upload screen 10 includes, for example, screen parts that can be selected and operated for mail transmission, telephone, and mail, and is configured to be able to perform a contact method input operation. The notification method can be notified to the contact information of the author by the contact method corresponding to the option.

  For example, when the contact method is mail transmission, the print permission / rejection confirmation processing unit transmits a notification message to a mail address set as a contact via a mail server connected via the network 9. It is configured as follows.

  Further, for example, when the contact method is telephone or mail, the print permission / rejection confirmation processing unit may request the confirmation of the notification message from the copyright holder. The request request to be sent to the operation terminal of the person in charge of order processing together with the notification message and the telephone number or mailing address of the contact.

  In this case, the person in charge of order processing who has received the request request contacts the copyright holder based on the notification message received at the time of receiving the request request and the telephone number or mailing address of the contact, and the notification message Communicate the contents and check whether printing is permitted.

  Note that the reply destination included in the notification message may be composed of, for example, a reply-only mail address, or may be composed of contact information such as the telephone number and mail address of the person in charge of order processing. However, in this case, for example, if the reply destination is configured with an email address, the print permission / rejection confirmation processing unit receives an email sent to the email address and indicates that the email indicating the response has been received. It is necessary to be able to receive a reply from the copyright holder by a reply method corresponding to the reply destination, such as displaying a message on the screen of the operation terminal of the person in charge of ordering.

  When the print permission / rejection confirmation processing unit receives a reply indicating the print permission from the copyright owner, the print order number information corresponding to the photographic image D1 to be confirmed is the same as the process in step S42 (see FIGS. 6 and 8). And the print order information D5 including the print order quantity information is transmitted to the print order server 3.

  The configuration in the case where the print permission confirmation processing unit is provided in the print order processing unit 23 has been described above. However, instead of this configuration, the print permission confirmation processing unit is configured in the print order server 3. It does not matter.

  In this case, the print permission confirmation processing unit is activated immediately before generating the photo print information D8 in the process of step S42 shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, and the identification information included in the print order information D5 transmitted from the customer terminal 2 The copyright holder information D10 is obtained from D3.

  That is, according to the configuration of the fourth embodiment, if the image sharing server 1 is configured to include the copyright holder information D10 of the photographic image D1 in the identification information D3, the print order processing unit 23 or The print order server 3 can confirm the print permission / rejection of the photographic image D1 with respect to the author of the photographic image D1 via the print permission / rejection confirmation processing unit.

  Therefore, the print order processing unit 23 generates the print order information D5 for the photographic image D1 for which print output is not permitted, or the print order server 3 provides the photographic print information for the photographic image D1 for which print output is not permitted. Generation of D8 can be avoided.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment different from the first to fourth embodiments described above will be described as a fifth embodiment.

  The print order server 3 manages the print order frequency information for each photographic image D1 included in the print order information D5 in addition to the configuration of any of the first to fourth embodiments described above, and stores the print frequency information. A print order frequency management unit that transmits the corresponding photographic image D1 to the image sharing server 1 is provided.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the print order frequency information D11 includes the print order frequency for each photo image D1 included in the print order information D5, and the image information included in the identification information D3 corresponding to the photo image D1. It is configured to include an identification ID and a server connection destination address of the image sharing server 1 that manages the photographic image D1, and is configured to be linked to the identification information D3 by the image information identification ID and the server connection destination address. Yes.

  Further, the print order frequency management unit includes an order management database for storing the print order frequency information D11. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the print order frequency management unit 3 performs print processing in step S42 by the print order server 3. It is configured to be activated immediately before generating the photo print information D8 of the photo image D1 corresponding to the identification information D3 included in the order information D5.

  Furthermore, the print order frequency management unit acquires print order frequency information D11 corresponding to the photographic image D1 from the order management database after activation, or when the corresponding print order frequency information D11 does not exist in the order management database. Generates new print order frequency information D11, counts up the print order frequency included in the print order frequency information D11, and updates the order management database with the counted up print order frequency information D11. It is configured.

  The print order server 3 further ends the above-described steps S42 and S43 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8 after the update processing of the print order frequency information D11 by the above-described print order frequency management unit. Print order frequency information D11 corresponding to the photographic image D1 for which the print order has been obtained is acquired from the order management database, and the image sharing server 1 corresponding to the server connection destination address included in the acquired print order frequency information D11 is obtained. The print order frequency information D11 is transmitted.

  Therefore, if the image sharing server 1 is configured to be able to receive the print order frequency information D11, the image sharing server 1 sends, for example, to a customer who uploaded a photo image D1 with a high print order frequency. Additional services based on the print order frequency information D11, such as uploading, that is, increasing the capacity of image data that can be stored in the image sharing server 1, can be provided.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment different from the above-described first to fifth embodiments will be described as a sixth embodiment.

  In addition to the configuration of the first embodiment described above, the print order server 3 manages print order frequency information D11 for each photo image D1 included in the print order information D5, and manages a photo image D1 having a high print frequency. A print order frequency management unit for displaying information of the image sharing server 1 to be displayed on the print order screen 24.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the print order frequency information D11 includes the print order frequency for each photo image D1 included in the print order information D5, and the image information included in the identification information D3 corresponding to the photo image D1. It is configured to include an identification ID and a server connection destination address of the image sharing server 1 that manages the photographic image D1, and is configured to be linked to the identification information D3 by the image information identification ID and the server connection destination address. Yes.

  Further, the print order frequency management unit includes an order management database for storing the print order frequency information D11. As shown in FIG. 6, in the process of step S42 by the print order server 3, the print order information D5 is displayed. Is activated immediately before generating the photographic print information D8 of the photographic image D1 corresponding to the identification information D3 included.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the order management database includes a server management table for managing a server management record including a server connection address and an image sharing server name corresponding to the server connection destination address. Is provided.

  Furthermore, the print order frequency management unit acquires print order frequency information D11 corresponding to the photographic image D1 from the order management database after activation, or when the corresponding print order frequency information D11 does not exist in the order management database. Generates new print order frequency information D11, counts up the print order frequency included in the print order frequency information D11, and updates the order management database with the counted up print order frequency information D11. It is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the print order server 3 includes the server connection destination address transmitted from the customer terminal 2 in the identification information D3 obtained in step S36 in the process of step S37 described above, and in step S36. When generating the print order screen 24 including the obtained thumbnail image D2 and identification information D3, the print order frequency information D11 linked to the image identification information ID of the identification information D3 is acquired from the order management database. Has been.

  Further, the print order server 3 performs a process of cumulatively adding the print order frequency included in each print order frequency information D11 for each server connection destination address included in the acquired print order frequency information D11. For each connection destination address, a server management record corresponding to the server connection destination address is acquired from the server management table, an image sharing server name corresponding to the server connection destination address is acquired from the acquired server management record, and the cumulative addition is performed. Along with the processing result, the print order screen 24 is configured to display the result.

  Alternatively, the print order server 3 includes the server connection destination address transmitted from the customer terminal 2 in the identification information D3 obtained in step S36 in the process of step S37 described above, and the thumbnail image D2 obtained in step S36 and When the print order screen 24 including the identification information D3 is generated, all print order frequency information D11 is obtained from the order management database.

  In this case, the print order server 3 further performs a process of cumulatively adding the print order frequency included in each print order frequency information D11 for each server connection destination address included in the print order frequency information D11. For each connection destination address, a server management record corresponding to the server connection destination address is acquired from the server management table, an image sharing server name corresponding to the server connection destination address is acquired from the acquired server management record, and the cumulative addition is performed. Along with the processing result, the print order screen 24 is configured to display the result.

  That is, the customer can grasp the image sharing server 1 that manages the photographic image D1 having a high print order frequency from the customer himself or all of the customers from the display content of the print order screen 24. Therefore, for example, the image sharing server 1 with a high print order frequency can make the customer expect that many popular photographic images D1 are stored, and can increase the number of customers who use the image sharing server 1. , You will be able to expect the effect of advertising.

  The customer terminal 2 that can be incorporated into the configuration of any one of the first to sixth embodiments described above accesses the image sharing server 1 and downloads the thumbnail image D2 of the photographic image D1 stored in the image database 11. The browser 20 for displaying the photo browsing screen 12, the order processing starting unit 21 for displaying the order processing starting button 22 for starting the print order processing for the thumbnail image D 2 that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen 12, and the order processing starting button A print order processing unit 23 that displays a print order screen 24 in which print order information D5 can be input based on the operation 22 and transmits the print order information D5 input via the print order screen 24 to the print order server 3; For example, in a personal computer, a cellular phone, or other portable terminal Made are not may be not.

  The print order server 3 that can be incorporated into the configuration of any one of the first to sixth embodiments described above is based on the print order information D5 transmitted from the customer terminal 2, and the corresponding photo from the image sharing server 1. The image D1 is downloaded, and the photo print information D8 of the photo image D1 is generated and output to the photo printer 4, and may be constituted by, for example, a personal computer, a main frame, or other devices. Absent.

  In the above-described embodiment, the photo print ordering system including the single print order server 3 has been described. However, a plurality of print order servers 3 are installed in a large-scale photo lab store or the like. It does not matter.

  In the above-described embodiment, the electronic data of the photographic image D1 photographed by the digital camera connected to the hard disk of the customer terminal 2 or the customer terminal 2 by operating the upload screen 10 provided in the customer terminal 2 is used. The photographic image D1 to be uploaded is obtained from the stored portable memory or the like. However, the photographing device such as a digital camera or a mobile phone with a camera function that can use the network 9 by wireless communication or the like is used. The terminal 2 is configured so that the upload screen 10 is started after the photographing is completed, and the photograph image D1 for uploading directly to the image sharing server 1 from the memory of the photographing device can be acquired. As a result, the photographed image D1 can be quickly ordered for printing, which further increases convenience.

  Note that the above-described embodiment is merely an example of the present invention, and it is needless to say that the specific configuration and the like of each block can be changed and designed as appropriate within the scope of the effects of the present invention.

Block diagram of photo print ordering system Explanatory drawing showing the structure of input / output data of the photo print ordering system and the relationship between the data Flowchart for explaining an operation of uploading a photographic image from the customer terminal to the image sharing server Flowchart for explaining an operation of browsing a photographic image uploaded to an image sharing server External view showing an example of the print order screen Flowchart for explaining an operation of placing a print order for a photographic image uploaded to the image sharing server Block configuration diagram showing an example of the photo print ordering system different from FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement which print-orders the photograph image uploaded to the image sharing server in the photograph print ordering system based on the structure of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1: Image sharing server 2: Customer terminal 3: Print order server 4: Photo printer 9: Network 10: Upload screen 11: Image database 12: Photo browsing screen 20: Browser 21: Order process activation unit 22: Order process activation button 23 : Print order processing unit 24: Print order screen 25: Print order information input field 26: Print order button 27: Storage unit 28: User identification information input screen D 1: Photo image D 2: Thumbnail image D 3: Identification information D 4: Access identification information D5: Print order information D6: User identification information D7: System identification information D8: Photo print information D9: Print permission information D10: Copyright holder information D11: Print order frequency information

Claims (11)

An image sharing server for storing a photographic image uploaded from a customer terminal together with identification information for managing the photographic image in an image database, and providing the photographic image stored in the image database based on a request from the customer terminal; ,
A browser that accesses the image sharing server, downloads a thumbnail image of a photographic image stored in the image database and displays a photo browsing screen, and starts a print ordering process for the thumbnail image that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen An order processing start unit for displaying an order processing start button and a print order screen for inputting print order information based on the operation of the order processing start button are displayed, and the print order information input via the print order screen is displayed. A customer terminal comprising a print order processing unit for sending to the print order server;
A print order server that downloads a corresponding photographic image from the image sharing server based on the print order information transmitted from the customer terminal, and generates and outputs photographic print information of the photographic image on a photographic printer;
A network-connected photo print ordering system.   The print order processing unit downloads the thumbnail image and the identification information that can be viewed on the photo browsing screen from the image sharing server, based on the user identification information to the image sharing server stored in the storage unit, A print order screen including the thumbnail image, print order information input field, and print order button is displayed, and the print order information and the access identification information issued from the image sharing server based on the operation of the print order button are displayed. The photographic print ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the photographic print ordering system is transmitted to a print order server. The print order processing unit is configured by a browser that accesses the print order server and displays a thumbnail image that can be viewed on the photo browsing screen, a print order information input field, and a print order screen including a print order button. ,
2. The photo print order according to claim 1, wherein the print order server generates the print order screen by downloading a thumbnail image and the identification information from the image sharing server based on the access identification information transmitted from the customer terminal. system.   The print order processing unit downloads thumbnail images and the identification information that can be viewed on each photo browsing screen in response to the order processing start buttons operated on a plurality of photo browsing screens, and displays them on the print order screen. 4. The photo print ordering system according to claim 2, wherein the thumbnail images are displayed in an integrated manner.   5. The photo print ordering system according to claim 2, wherein the print order server downloads a photo image corresponding to the print order information from the image sharing server based on the access identification information.   The photographic print according to claim 1, wherein the print order processing unit generates print order information only for a thumbnail image determined to be printable based on print permission information included in the identification information. Order system.   The print order processing unit or the print order server includes a print permission confirmation processing unit that transmits print permission confirmation information to a copyright holder of a photographic image included in the print order information, and the print order server receives a request from the copyright owner. 7. The photo ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the photo print information is generated only for a photo image for which print permission information is obtained.   The print order server includes a print order frequency management unit that manages print order frequency information for each photographic image included in the print order information and transmits the print frequency information to an image sharing server that manages the corresponding photographic image. The photo ordering system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.   Print order frequency for managing print order frequency information for each photographic image included in the print order information in the print order server and displaying information on an image sharing server for managing photographic images with high print frequency on the print order screen The photo print ordering system according to claim 3, further comprising a management unit. A customer terminal that can be incorporated into the photo print ordering system according to claim 1,
A browser that accesses the image sharing server, downloads a thumbnail image of a photographic image stored in the image database and displays a photo browsing screen, and starts a print ordering process for the thumbnail image that can be displayed on the photo browsing screen An order processing start unit for displaying an order processing start button and a print order screen for inputting print order information based on the operation of the order processing start button are displayed, and the print order information input via the print order screen is displayed. A customer terminal including a print order processing unit that transmits to a print order server.   10. A print order server that can be incorporated into the photo print order system according to claim 1, wherein a corresponding photo image is received from the image sharing server based on print order information transmitted from the customer terminal. A print order server that downloads, generates and outputs photographic print information of the photographic image to a photographic printer.

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