JP2012058804A - Terminal and method for receiving image output, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image output reception terminal and the like capable of displaying an image output service guide screen that is easily operable by a user.SOLUTION: An image output reception terminal displays a media selection screen on a display with a touch panel. The media selection screen displays a media display area 81 for selecting an input media to be used. The media display area 81 displays selection buttons for eight types of input media including "Media A", "Media B", ... "Media H", and displays a selected "Media H" selection button 82 in an emphasized manner (displays a display area of the button larger). Each of the selection buttons includes an image and a name indicating an overview of the input media.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image output reception terminal that receives printing of image data stored in a storage medium owned by a user, a portable terminal, or the like, and in particular, can display an image output service guidance screen that is easy for a user to operate. The present invention relates to a possible image output receiving terminal and the like.

  In recent years, image printing systems that print image data stored in storage media owned by users have become widespread. A user can print an image taken with a digital camera or the like by operating an image output receiving terminal of the image print system.

  The image output service guidance screen provided to the user is different for each company. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a touch panel image output service guidance screen.

JP 2005-102208 A

  By the way, when operating the image output receiving terminal, the user needs to insert the possessed storage medium into the correct insertion slot in the correct direction. However, since there are many types of storage media that are currently popular, users must find a desired insertion slot from many insertion slots and insert it in the correct direction. There was a problem of being confused.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to provide an image output reception terminal and method capable of displaying an image output service guidance screen that is easy for a user to operate, and That program.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the first invention provides an image output receiving terminal that receives printing of image data stored in a storage medium, a portable terminal, or an external device connected via a network. A first display control means for controlling display of an object capable of identifying the medium, the portable terminal, and the external device; and the plurality of objects whose display is controlled by the first display control means The image output receiving terminal includes a second display control unit that controls to highlight a predetermined object selected in accordance with a user instruction. According to the first invention, it is possible to display an image output service guidance screen that is easy for a user to operate.

The plurality of objects are images each representing an overview of the storage medium, the portable terminal, and the external device.
Thereby, the object close | similar to the image of the main body of a storage medium, a portable terminal, and an external device can be displayed.

The plurality of objects include names of the storage medium, the mobile terminal, and the external device, respectively.
Thereby, it is possible to display an object with improved visibility.

The first control means displays a plurality of the objects arranged in a predetermined order.
This makes it possible to display an image output service guidance screen that is easy for the user to operate.

The second display control means controls to enlarge the display area of the selected predetermined object.
Thereby, the visibility of the object selected by the user can be improved.

The second display control means enlarges the display area of the selected predetermined object and arranges it so as to be the center of the plurality of objects, and other objects other than the selected predetermined object The display area is controlled to be small.
Thereby, the visibility of the object selected by the user can be improved.

The second display control means increases the contrast of the selected predetermined object and decreases the contrast of other objects other than the selected predetermined object.
Thereby, the visibility of the object selected by the user can be improved.

When the predetermined object highlighted by the second display control means is selected according to a user instruction, an image output service guidance screen corresponding to the storage medium, the portable terminal, or the external device is displayed. indicate.
This makes it possible to display an image output service guidance screen that is easy for the user to operate.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image output receiving method of an image output receiving terminal that receives printing of image data stored in a storage medium, a portable terminal, or an external device connected via a network, the storage medium, the portable A first display control step for controlling display of an object that can identify the terminal and the external device, and a user among the plurality of objects whose display is controlled in the first display control step And a second display control step for controlling to highlight a predetermined object selected in response to the instruction.

  A third invention is a program described in a computer-readable format that accepts printing of image data stored in a storage medium, a portable terminal, or an external device connected via a network, the storage A first display control step for controlling display of an object capable of identifying a medium, the mobile terminal, and the external device, and a plurality of the objects whose display is controlled in the first display control step. A program for causing a computer to execute processing including a second display control step for controlling to highlight a predetermined object selected according to a user instruction.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image output reception terminal and method capable of displaying an image output service guidance screen that is easy for a user to operate, and a program thereof.

It is an external appearance perspective view of the image output reception terminal which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the hardware of an image output reception terminal. It is a flowchart explaining the process of an image output reception terminal. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a standby screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an input method selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a media selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an agreement screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a media insertion guidance screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a service selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display of a media selection screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another display example of a media insertion guidance screen.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an image output receiving terminal 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The image output receiving terminal 1 is a terminal that receives and prints image data stored in an input medium (storage medium) or a portable terminal at a store. The image output receiving terminal 1 acquires image data from an input medium or a portable terminal (both not shown) in which image data is stored in advance, and holds the image data therein.

  Input media is, for example, DVD-ROM / CD-ROM / CD-R / CD-RW, CompactFlash (registered trademark), SD (Secure Digital) card, Mini SD card, Micro SD card, xD-Picture card, Smart Media (registered trademark), MEMORY STICK (registered trademark), USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, and the like.

  The mobile terminal is, for example, a smartphone, an iPhone (registered trademark), a mobile phone with a camera, an ipad (registered trademark), a portable personal computer, or the like.

  A display 11 with a touch panel is arranged on the upper front of the image output receiving terminal 1. The display 11 with a touch panel displays operation guidance, operation status, read image data, and the like, and accepts instructions from the user. The user selects image data to be ordered for printing, instructs image processing of the image data, and the like via the display 11 with a touch panel.

  A media insertion port 12 and a communication port 13 are provided below the display 11 with a touch panel. The media insertion port 12 is an insertion port for each medium, and a plurality of insertion ports are arranged in one place. The communication port 13 is a communication port for communicating with each mobile terminal, and a plurality of communication ports (infrared ports, USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, etc.) are arranged in one place.

  The front plate 14 at the lower stage of the image output receiving terminal 1 has a receipt outlet 15, a charge insertion slot such as a coin insertion slot 16 and a banknote insertion slot 17, a change return slot 18, a printed matter outlet 19, and a door opening / closing key. 20, a maintenance key 21 and the like are provided.

  The receipt outlet 15, the coin insertion slot 16, the bill insertion slot 17, and the change return slot 18 function as billing means for requesting payment according to the order contents of the printed matter by the user. The user pays a fee for the printed matter by inserting a coin into the coin insertion slot 16 or inserting a banknote into the banknote insertion slot 17. If there is change, it is discharged from the change return port 18. Further, after collecting the fee, a receipt on which the collected amount, order contents, etc. are printed is discharged from the receipt outlet 15.

  Printed matter printed by a plurality of printers installed in the housing of the image output receiving terminal 1 is discharged to the printed matter outlet 19. The door opening / closing key 20 is a key for opening and closing the front plate 14 of the image output receiving terminal 1. The maintenance key 21 is a key for switching between an operation mode in which the user can use the image output receiving terminal 1 and a management mode in which the administrator performs maintenance and setting of the image output receiving terminal 1 and reprints a receipt. .

  Next, the basic operation of the image output reception terminal 1 will be described.

  The image output receiving terminal 1 displays the image data read from the input medium on a display 11 with a touch panel such as a liquid crystal display. When the user selects an image to be ordered for printing from images read from an input medium or a portable terminal by using the touch panel provided on the display 11 with a touch panel, and instructs execution of printing, the user can select the image in the image output receiving terminal 1. A computer transfers image data to a plurality of internal printers.

  The image output reception terminal 1 calculates and displays a charge corresponding to the print order of the printed matter to the user, issues a receipt (voucher) with a receipt printer as required, and requests the user to pay. The image output reception terminal 1 starts printing the print data when the user's payment is completed by the charging unit. Printed printed matter is discharged from the printed matter outlet 19 and provided to the user.

  The image output receiving terminal 1 is not only for calculating charges and issuing receipts (vouchers), but also equipped with a billing machine, so that the user is requested to deposit and perform billing with cash. You can also

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the image output receiving terminal 1.

  The computer 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, an input / output unit 33, a communication unit 34, and the like. Various media reading units 41, a communication unit 42, a monitor 43, a coin mech 44, a bill valid 45, and a receipt journal processing unit 46. And a plurality of printers 47 are controlled.

  The control unit 31 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes a program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for storing program instructions or data, a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. The control unit 31 controls each device connected via the bus 35 in accordance with a program stored in the storage unit 32 or the like.

  The storage unit 32 stores a program executed by the control unit 31, data necessary for program execution, an OS (Operating System), and the like. The program is, for example, an image input program, a billing process program, a receipt print process program, a maintenance program, or the like. The data is, for example, image data or print data.

  The program code is read by the control unit 31 as necessary, transferred to the RAM, read to the CPU, and executed as various functions.

  The input / output unit 33 is used during maintenance for updating a program stored in the storage unit 32, setting the image output receiving terminal 1, and the like.

  The communication unit 34 includes a communication control device, a communication port, and the like, and is a communication interface that mediates communication between the image output reception terminal 1 and a network (not shown). The communication unit 34 performs communication control between the image output reception terminal 1 and another external device (for example, an online site described later) via a network.

  The various media readers 41 are provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the media insertion ports of the media insertion port 12 and read image data stored in advance in the inserted input media. The communication unit 42 is installed corresponding to each communication port of the communication port 13 and reads image data stored in advance in the mobile terminal that is communicating.

  The monitor 43 is the display 11 with a touch panel.

  The coin mech 44, the bill burr 45, and the receipt journal processing unit 46 serve as a charging function. The coin mech 44 is provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the coin slot 16, and manages coin input / output. The bill burr 45 is provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the bill insertion slot 17 and manages bill input / output.

  The receipt journal processing unit 46 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the receipt outlet 15 and prints a receipt according to the collected amount of the user and the order contents.

  The plurality of printers 47 are provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the printed matter outlet 19, and print the printed matter. The plurality of printers 47 are high-resolution color printers that print image data, and the printer system is not particularly limited, such as a thermal transfer printer or an ink jet type.

  The plurality of printers 47 are provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 and are printed there. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the image data is transferred to the printer unit connected via the communication unit 34 and the network. Of course, printing can be performed there.

  Next, processing of the image output receiving terminal 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4. This process is always executed while the image output receiving terminal 1 is activated. It should be noted that the screens displayed during startup of the image output receiving terminal 1 are collectively referred to as “image output service guide screen” in the present invention.

  In step S <b> 1, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 displays a standby screen on the display 11 with a touch panel.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the standby screen. As shown in FIG. 5, the standby screen displays an image that represents an overview of the image output reception terminal 1 and an image that represents an overview of input media and mobile terminals that can be used by the user. When the user presses the “start” button 61 on the standby screen, the user can proceed to the image output service guide screen.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S2, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the “start” button 61 is pressed on the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 by the user, and the “start” button 61 is pressed. Wait until In step S <b> 2, if the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the “start” button 61 has been pressed, the control unit 31 proceeds to step S <b> 3 and displays an input method selection screen on the display with touch panel 11.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the input method selection screen. As shown in FIG. 6, the input method selection screen includes a “digital media” selection button 71, an “online site” selection button 72, an “infrared” selection button 73, as selection buttons for selecting an image input method. A “mobile terminal” selection button 74 and a “Bluetooth (registered trademark)” selection button 75 are displayed in a list. These selection buttons include images representing the appearance of input media, portable terminals, and the like and their names, and are collectively referred to as “objects” in the present invention.

  In addition, on the input method selection screen, a “return” button 76 capable of returning to the previous screen and an image capable of visually confirming the change of change are also displayed.

  When the user presses a selection button for an input method to be used on the input method selection screen shown in FIG. 6, the user can proceed to the next image output service guidance screen. The user can return to the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 by pressing the “return” button 76.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S4, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the “digital media” selection button 71 is selected (pressed) on the input method selection screen illustrated in FIG. If it is determined that the “digital media” selection button 71 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S5, and a media selection screen is displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the media selection screen. As shown in FIG. 7, a media display area 81 for selecting an input medium to be used is displayed on the media selection screen. In this media display area 81, eight types of input media selection buttons “Media A”, “Media B”,... “Media H” are displayed, and the currently selected “Media H” selection button 82 is displayed. Is highlighted (display area is large). These selection buttons include an image and a name representing an overview of the input medium, and are referred to as “objects” in the present invention as described above. The display order of the selection buttons is, for example, the order of names or the order of frequency of use.

  Further, the media selection screen includes scroll buttons 83R and 83L for selecting a selection button, a “decision” button 84 for determining selection, and a “stop order” button 85 for canceling the order. Is also displayed.

  On the media selection screen shown in FIG. 7, the user selects the input media selection button to be used using the scroll buttons 83R and 83L, and presses the “decision” button 84, whereby the next image output service guidance is displayed. You can go to the screen. The user can return to the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 by pressing the “stop order” button 85.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S6, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines whether or not the user has selected a selection button corresponding to the predetermined medium on the medium selection screen shown in FIG. If it is determined that the corresponding selection button has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S <b> 7, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the user cancels, that is, whether or not the “stop order” button 85 is pressed on the media selection screen illustrated in FIG. 7. If it is determined that it has not been canceled, the process returns to step S6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “stop order” button 85 has been pressed by the user, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 returns to step S1 and displays the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 again.

  In step S6, when it is determined that the selection button corresponding to the predetermined medium is selected, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 proceeds to step S8 and displays the consent screen on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the consent screen. As shown in FIG. 8, on the consent screen, precautions for receiving the image output service are displayed according to the input method selected on the input method selection screen shown in FIG. Also, on the consent screen, an “agree” button 91 for accepting the precautions (to receive the image output service), a “disagree” button 92 for not accepting the precautions, and canceling the order A possible “order cancel” button 93 is also displayed.

  When the user agrees to the precautions on the consent screen shown in FIG. 8, the user can proceed to the next image output service guidance screen by pressing the “agree” button 91. If the user cannot agree with the precautions, the user can return to the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 by pressing the “not agree” button 92. Further, the user can return to the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 even when the “order cancel” button 93 is pressed. It should be noted that when the “not agree” button 92 is pressed, the input method selection screen shown in FIG. 6 may be returned.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S9, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the “agree” button 91 is pressed by the user on the consent screen shown in FIG. If it is determined that the button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the user has canceled, that is, the “disagree” button 92 or the “order cancel” button 93 is pressed on the consent screen shown in FIG. If it has been determined that it has not been canceled, the process returns to step S9. On the other hand, if the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the user has canceled, the control unit 31 returns to step S1 and displays the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 again.

  In step S9, when it is determined that the “agree” button 91 is pressed, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 proceeds to step S11 and displays the insertion guidance screen for the selected medium on the display 11 with the touch panel. .

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a media insertion guidance screen. As shown in FIG. 9, on the media insertion guidance screen, an image representing an overview of the media slot 12 of the image output receiving terminal 1 is displayed, and an arrow for guiding the insertion of the input media is superimposed on the image. It is displayed. In addition, an image capable of visually confirming the insertion direction of the input medium is also displayed.

  In addition, the media insertion guidance screen has an “OK” button 101 for selecting an input medium after inserting it in the correct insertion slot and in the correct direction, “Cancel print” (can be canceled) ”Button 102 and a“ return to previous screen ”button 103 capable of returning to the previous screen are also displayed.

  On the media insertion guidance screen shown in FIG. 9, the user confirms that the input media has been inserted in the correct insertion slot and in the correct direction, and presses the “OK” button 101 to display the next image output service guidance screen. You can go on. The user can return to the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 by pressing the “stop printing” button 102, and press the “return to previous screen” button 103 when the selected input medium is wrong. Thus, it is possible to return to the media selection screen shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S12, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the input medium is inserted by the user and the “OK” button 101 is pressed on the media insertion guidance screen shown in FIG. If it is determined that those operations have not been performed yet, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the user cancels, that is, whether or not the “stop printing” button 102 is pressed on the media insertion guidance screen shown in FIG. If it is determined that it has not been canceled, the process returns to step S12. On the other hand, if the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the user has canceled, the control unit 31 returns to step S1 and displays the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 again. Although illustration is omitted, when the “return to previous screen” button 103 is pressed, the process returns to step S5, the media selection screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed again, and the above-described processing is repeated.

  In step S12, when the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the input medium is inserted and the “OK” button 101 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S14 shown in FIG. Display the screen.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the service selection screen. As shown in FIG. 10, the service selection screen displays three types of selection buttons: a “select print” selection button 111, an “index print” selection button 112, and a “split print” selection button 113. The service selection screen also displays an “order cancel” button 114 capable of canceling the order.

  The user can proceed to the execution of image output by selecting (pressing) the selection button for the service content to be used on the service selection screen shown in FIG. The user can return to the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 when the “order cancel” button 114 is pressed.

  “Select and print” is a service for printing image data selected by the user. “Index print” is a service for printing thumbnail images of image data stored in an input medium as a list on one page. “Divided printing” is a service for printing a plurality of image data on one page.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S15, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not a predetermined service content is selected on the service selection screen illustrated in FIG. 10 by the user, and the predetermined service content is selected. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S <b> 16, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the user has canceled, that is, whether or not the “order cancel” button 114 is pressed on the service selection screen illustrated in FIG. 10. If it is determined that it has not been canceled, the process returns to step S15. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “order cancel” button 114 has been pressed by the user, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 returns to step S1 and displays the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 again.

  In step S15, when the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the predetermined service content has been selected, the control unit 31 proceeds to step S17 and stores the image data stored in the input media read by the various media reading units 41. Is read.

  In step S18, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays an order screen (not shown) on the display 11 with a touch panel, and prompts the user to select image data to be printed and to specify the number of prints.

  In step S <b> 19, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 calculates the total price for the print order from the user, and displays the calculation result (print price) on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  In step S <b> 20, the control unit 31 of the image output reception terminal 1 converts the image data to be printed into print data, and causes the plurality of printers 47 to print the print data. Printed printed matter is discharged from the printed matter outlet 19 and provided to the user.

  Then, after the printing process is completed, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays the standby screen shown in FIG. 5 again and enters a standby state.

  In step S4 shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 selects (presses) a selection button other than the “digital media” selection button 71 on the input method selection screen shown in FIG. If it is determined that the communication has been performed, the process proceeds to step S21 to perform communication processing with the selected communication means.

  For example, when the “online site” selection button 72 is selected on the input method selection screen shown in FIG. 6, communication processing is performed with an image upload server (not shown) connected via the network. The image upload server is a server that stores image data uploaded by a user from an input medium or a portable terminal in the past via a network.

Further, for example, when the “infrared” selection button 73 is selected on the input method selection screen shown in FIG. 6, infrared communication is performed with a mobile phone or the like, and when the “portable terminal” selection button 74 is selected, Wired or wireless communication with a dedicated cable (for example, Wi-Fi (wireless
fidelity)), and when the “Bluetooth (registered trademark)” selection button 75 is selected, Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication is performed with a mobile phone or the like.

  After the process of step S21, the process proceeds to step S14, where the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays the service selection screen shown in FIG. 10 and repeatedly executes the above-described process.

[Effects of the embodiment of the invention]
1. As described above, the operability of the user can be improved by displaying the image representing the overview of the input medium, the portable terminal, and the like and the object including the names thereof.

  2. Further, when a user selects a desired input medium from among a plurality of types of input media, the selected object is highlighted more greatly than other objects, thereby improving the visibility of the user. be able to.

  3. Further, by displaying the correct insertion slot and the correct insertion direction of the selected desired input medium, it is possible to prevent user's erroneous operation.

  4). Further, in any image output service guide screen, the order can be easily canceled, and even if the user makes an erroneous operation, the screen can be easily returned to the standby screen. Therefore, it is possible to display an image output service guidance screen that is safe and easy to operate.

[Modification]
1. In the above, as shown in FIG. 7, the display example of the media selection screen in which objects are arranged in a predetermined order has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, media selection as shown in FIG. It is also possible to display a screen.

  In the case of the display example of the media selection screen of FIG. 11, a plurality of selection buttons are three-dimensionally displayed in the media display area 121, and the currently selected “media H” selection button 122 is highlighted (the display area is large, And arranged so as to be the center of a plurality of selection buttons).

  In addition, the media selection screen shown in FIG. 11 includes scroll buttons 123R and 123L for selecting a selection button, a “decision” button 124 for determining selection, and an “order” for canceling the order. A “quit” button 125 is also displayed. The user can scroll the selection button in the direction indicated by the dotted arrow in the figure by pressing the scroll button 123L.

  In the display example of FIG. 7 or FIG. 11, the display area of the selection buttons 82 and 122 being selected is enlarged to increase the display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the contrast of the selection button being selected is increased. The contrast of other selection buttons other than that may be increased.

  2. In the above, when the “digital media” selection button 71 is selected on the input method selection screen shown in FIG. 6, the media selection screen shown in FIG. 7, the consent screen shown in FIG. 8, and the screen shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the “digital media” selection button 71 is selected on the input method selection screen shown in FIG. It is also possible to immediately display a media insertion guidance screen as shown in FIG.

  In the case of the display example of the media insertion guidance screen shown in FIG. 12, the guidance to each media insertion slot and the correct media insertion direction are displayed as moving images. In addition, the media insertion guidance screen shown in FIG. 12 also displays an “order cancel” button 131 capable of canceling the order and a “return” button 132 capable of returning to the previous screen. The user can insert the input medium in the correct insertion slot and in the correct insertion direction while checking the moving image.

  3. Further, in the above, on the service selection screen shown in FIG. 10, three types of selection buttons including a “select print” selection button 111, an “index print” selection button 112, and a “split print” selection button 113 are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a selection button for selecting a service such as “calendar print”, “easy print”, and “CD / DVD writing” can be displayed.

  “Calendar printing” is a service that prints image data selected by the user along with a calendar. “Easy print” is a service for printing all input media owned by the user and image data stored in the portable terminal. “CD / DVD writing” is a service for writing image data selected by the user to a CD / DVD.

  Further, the display method of these services may be changed according to the input type on the input method selection screen shown in FIG.

  4). Further, in the above, the consent screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed in step S8 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “start” is displayed on the standby screen shown in FIG. When it is determined that the “” button 61 has been pressed, it is possible to immediately display an agreement screen on which precautions for receiving the image output service are displayed.

  In this way, the consent screen may be displayed while proceeding from step S2 to step S3 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

  5. Further, in the above, the consent screen on which the precautions for receiving the image output service are displayed alone. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, while the image output reception terminal 1 is being activated. You may make it display the precautions at the time of receiving an image output service in each displayed screen (image output service guidance screen).

  The preferred embodiments of the image output receiving terminal and the like according to the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

1 ……… Image output acceptance terminal 11 ……… Display with touch panel 31 ……… Control unit

Claims (10)

In an image output receiving terminal that receives printing of image data stored in a storage medium, a portable terminal, or an external device connected via a network,
First display control means for controlling display of an object capable of identifying the storage medium, the portable terminal, and the external device;
Second display control means for controlling to highlight a predetermined object selected according to a user's instruction among the plurality of objects whose display is controlled by the first display control means; An image output receiving terminal comprising: The image output receiving terminal according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of objects are images each representing an overview of the storage medium, the mobile terminal, and the external device. The image output reception terminal according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of objects include names of the storage medium, the mobile terminal, and the external device, respectively. The image output acceptance terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first control means displays a plurality of the objects arranged in a predetermined order. The image output receiving terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second display control unit performs control so as to enlarge a display area of the selected predetermined object. The second display control means enlarges the display area of the selected predetermined object and arranges it so as to be the center of the plurality of objects, and other objects other than the selected predetermined object The image output receiving terminal according to claim 1, wherein the display area is controlled to be small. The second display control means increases the contrast of the selected predetermined object and decreases the contrast of other objects other than the selected predetermined object. 5. The image output receiving terminal according to any one of 4 above. When the predetermined object highlighted by the second display control means is selected according to a user instruction, an image output service guidance screen corresponding to the storage medium, the portable terminal, or the external device is displayed. The image output receiving terminal according to claim 1, wherein the image output receiving terminal is displayed. In an image output receiving method of an image output receiving terminal that receives printing of image data stored in a storage medium, a portable terminal, or an external device connected via a network,
A first display control step for controlling display of an object capable of identifying the storage medium, the mobile terminal, and the external device;
A second display control step for controlling to highlight a predetermined object selected in accordance with a user instruction among the plurality of objects whose display is controlled in the first display control step. An image output receiving method characterized by the above. A program written in a format readable by a computer that accepts printing of image data stored in a storage medium, a portable terminal, or an external device connected via a network,
A first display control step for controlling display of an object capable of identifying the storage medium, the mobile terminal, and the external device;
A second display control step for controlling to highlight a predetermined object selected in accordance with a user instruction among the plurality of objects whose display is controlled in the first display control step. A program that causes a computer to execute processing.

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