JP2012150626A - Image output reception terminal, method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image output reception terminal and the like, which can specify a person, and extract and print image data in which the specified person is photographed.SOLUTION: A person image detection part 64 detects person images (faces) among selection images received by an image selection part 63. A display image extraction part 65 extracts person images by identical persons among the plurality of person images detected by the person detection part 64. A display control part 62 displays a list of the person images extracted by the display image extraction part 65. A user specifies a person image as a main person from the list. A print image extraction part 67 extracts image data including the person image of the main person specified by the user based upon a specified condition (extraction condition) set by a parameter setting part 66. A printing execution part 69 after arranging the image data to be printed at a predetermined position converts the image data into print data, and prints the print data.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image output receiving terminal that receives printing of image data stored in a storage medium owned by a user or a portable terminal, and in particular, specifies a person and extracts image data that shows the specified person. The present invention relates to an image output receiving terminal that can be printed.

  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 user tends to be troublesome to select desired image data from an enormous amount of image data and order printing of the image data.

  For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique for searching for a content file in which a specific person appears.

JP 2010-39724 A

  The technology of Patent Document 1 relates to management of content files, and no disclosure or suggestion is made about the technology related to printing.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to specify an image output reception terminal that can specify a person and extract and print image data that shows the specified person And method and program thereof.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the first invention provides input control means for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal, and a person image for detecting a person image included in the image data. A detection unit; a display control unit that controls display of the person image detected by the person image detection unit; and a selection of a predetermined person image among the person images whose display is controlled by the display control unit. Receiving selection means; extraction means for extracting image data including the predetermined person image selected by the selection means; and print data based on the image data including the predetermined person image extracted by the extraction means. An image output receiving terminal comprising: a print execution unit that generates and instructs execution of printing. According to the first invention, image data including a specific person can be extracted and printed.

When a plurality of person images are detected by the person image detecting means, the display control means controls the display of different person images in descending order of the number of detections.
Thereby, the person who becomes a leading role can be selected easily.

The selection unit receives selection of one or a plurality of the predetermined person images.
Thereby, a several person can be selected as a leading role.

The extraction means extracts the image data based on extraction conditions.
Thereby, image data suitable as a printed matter can be extracted efficiently.

The extraction condition includes at least one of shooting date / time, shooting condition, presence / absence of camera shake, and photo type.
As a result, it is possible to avoid selecting a plurality of pieces of image data that are close in photographing time, selecting automatic (automatic) photographing image data, and selecting image data with camera shake.

The apparatus further comprises setting means for setting the photo type extraction parameter.
Thus, the user can set image data extraction conditions according to his / her preference.

The extraction parameters are a group photo rate, a landscape photo rate, and a main role up photo rate.
Thereby, the user can set the ratio of the group photo, the landscape photo, and the main role up photo.

  The second invention includes an input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal, a person image detection step for detecting a person image included in the image data, and the person image detection step. A display control step for controlling the display of the person image detected by the step, a selection step for accepting selection of a predetermined person image among the person images whose display is controlled by the display control step, and the selection step. An extraction step for extracting image data including the selected predetermined person image, print data is generated based on the image data including the predetermined person image extracted in the extraction step, and execution of printing is instructed An image output receiving method comprising: a printing execution step.

  A third invention includes an input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal, a person image detection step for detecting a person image included in the image data, and the person image detection step. A display control step for controlling the display of the person image detected by the step, a selection step for accepting selection of a predetermined person image among the person images whose display is controlled by the display control step, and the selection step. An extraction step for extracting image data including the selected predetermined person image, print data is generated based on the image data including the predetermined person image extracted in the extraction step, and execution of printing is instructed A program for causing a computer to execute processing including a printing execution step.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image output reception terminal and method capable of designating a person and extracting and printing image data showing the designated person, 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of the hardware of a bookbinding machine. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a computer of the image output reception terminal 1. FIG. 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 leading role selection screen. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the modification of an image output reception terminal. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display of a leading role selection 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.

Examples of the mobile terminal include a smartphone, an iPhone (registered trademark), a mobile phone with a camera, an iPad (registered trademark), and a portable personal computer. The communication method is, for example, blue
tooth (registered trademark), IR (infrared communication), and 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.

  A printed matter printed by a printer 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. The user selects an image to be ordered for printing from images read from an input medium, a portable terminal, or the like using a touch panel provided on the display 11 with a touch panel.

  In the present embodiment, there are two types of print order contents: “print” and “photo book”. “Print” is to output a sheet printed on one or both sides by a thermal transfer method or the like (perform normal image printing). A “photo book” is a book that uses a plurality of sheets of images or text printed on one or both sides by a thermal transfer method or the like, and outputs (provides) a bookbinding product.

  When the user selects an image to be printed on the screen displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel and then instructs execution of printing, the computer in the image output reception terminal 1 transfers the image data to the internal printer.

  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.

Further, when creating the “photo book”, the image output receiving terminal 1 conveys the printed matter to the internal bookbinding machine and binds the printed matter by a predetermined bookbinding method. The bound photo book is discharged from a photo book outlet (not shown) and provided to the user.
Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to receiving printed matter on the spot, and can also be applied to so-called “online binding”. “Online binding” means that a printed matter is ordered from a computer owned by a user or the like according to the same procedure, and a vendor binds the printed matter and receives the printed matter by mail. When the present invention is applied to “online binding”, a program for executing the processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 described later can be similarly realized by installing it on a general-purpose computer owned by a user or the like. it can. That is, the image output receiving terminal includes a general-purpose computer in which a program for executing the processes shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is installed.

  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 shutter 43, a monitor 44, a coin mech 45, a bill validator 46, a receipt journal. The processing unit 47, the printer 48, and the bookbinding machine 50 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 via the 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 shutter 43 is provided at each insertion port of the media insertion port 12 and opens and closes the input medium insertion port so that the input medium cannot be taken out during the reading process or until the accounting process is completed. The monitor 44 is the display 11 with a touch panel.

  The coin mech 45, the bill burr 46, and the receipt journal processing unit 47 serve as a charging function. The coin mech 45 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the coin insertion slot 16, and manages input / output of coins. The bill burr 46 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the bill insertion slot 17 and manages bill input / output.

  The receipt journal processing unit 47 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 printer 48 is provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the printed matter outlet 19 and prints the printed matter. The printer 48 is a high-resolution color printer that prints image data, and a printer system such as a thermal transfer printer or an ink jet type is not particularly limited. The paper to be printed is in the form of a sheet or roll.

  The bookbinding machine 50 has rollers, a conveyance path, and the like, and binds a printed matter printed by the printer 48 by a predetermined bookbinding method to create a booklet such as a photo book and outputs it.

  The printer 48 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 and performs printing there. However, the printer 48 is not limited to this, and for example, transfers the image data to the communication server 34 and a printer server connected via the network. Therefore, it is of course possible to perform printing. The bookbinding machine 50 is also provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1, and bookbinding is performed there. However, the bookbinding machine 50 is not limited to this. It may be transported and bookbinding performed there. That is, the image output receiving terminal 1, the printer 48, and the bookbinding machine 50 may be separate from each other.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the bookbinding machine 50.

  The bookbinding machine 50 may include a folding mechanism 51 that folds the printed material, a binding mechanism 52 that binds the printed material with staples, bookbinding tape, a back cover, glue, a cutting mechanism 53 that trims the printed material, and the like. . As these mechanisms, known ones can be used. The details of the bookbinding method of the photobook are known techniques as described in JP 2010-137564 A and the like.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the computer 30 in the image output reception terminal 1. At least a part of the functional units shown in FIG. 4 is realized by executing an image printing program by the control unit 31 of FIG.

  The input control unit 61 controls input of image data read by the various media reading units 41 and image data read by the communication unit 42.

  The display control unit 62 is a list display screen of image data input to the input control unit 61, an image output service guidance screen for providing a print service of image data to the user, and a display image extraction unit 65 extracted by the display control unit 62. Controls the display of various screens such as a list display screen of person images on the monitor 44.

  The image selection unit 63 accepts selection of an image by the user on the image data list display screen displayed on the monitor 44.

  The person image detection unit 64 detects a person image (face) in the selected image received by the image selection unit 63, and acquires a feature amount of the detected person image. Here, as a human image detection method, for example, a face detection method by matching a template in which luminance distribution information of a face is recorded with an actual image, a skin color part included in the image, a human face feature amount, or the like A face detection method can be used. Details of this feature amount are well known to those skilled in the art as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-39724, and the description thereof is omitted. Further, as will be described later, in order to distinguish a group photo, a landscape photo, and a leading role up photo, the person image detection unit 64 sets the photo type of an image including a plurality of person images (faces) to “group photo”, The photo type of an image that does not include any person image (face) is set as “landscape photo”, and the photo type of an image that includes one person image (face) with a large area is set as “main role up photo”.

  The display image extraction unit 65 extracts a person image for each person out of the plurality of person images detected by the person detection unit 64.

  The parameter setting unit 66 presets a specified condition (extraction condition) for the image extracted by the print image extraction unit 67. Examples of the designated conditions include shooting date and time, shooting conditions, presence / absence of camera shake, and photo type. By setting these conditions, the print image extraction unit 67 does not select a plurality of images that are close to the shooting time, does not select all the images of a plurality of images shot in continuous shooting, and is automatic (automatic). It is possible not to select a photographed image (an image that is not particular) and not to select an image with camera shake.

  The parameter setting unit 66 sets the parameter information of the photo type input by the user on the parameter setting screen displayed on the monitor 44. For example, the photo type includes group photo, landscape photo, and main role up photo, and the extraction ratio is set by the user.

  More specifically, the parameter setting unit 66 determines in advance the values “large” = 3, “normal” = 2, and “small” = 1, and the parameter setting screen displayed on the monitor 44 by the user. In the above, a value can be set for each of the group photo, the landscape photo, and the main role up photo. Then, the ratio of the group photo = the value of the group photo / (the value of the group photo + the value of the landscape photo + the value of the main role up photo), the ratio of the landscape photo = the value of the landscape photo / (the value of the group photo + the value of the landscape photo). (+ Value of main character up photo), ratio of main character up photo = value of main character up photo / (value of group photo + value of landscape photo + value of main character up photo), and set the extraction ratio of the photo type.

  The print image extraction unit 67 is based on the specified conditions (extraction conditions) set by the parameter setting unit 66, and the main character image of the main character specified by the user from the image data input to the input control unit 61. The image data including is extracted.

  The accounting unit 68 calculates a fee according to the print order, displays the calculation result on the monitor 44, and requests payment from the user. The accounting unit 68 manages input / output of money in the coin mech 45 and the bill validator 46.

  When the accounting unit 68 completes the accounting process, the print execution unit 69 places the image data to be printed at a predetermined position, converts it to print data, and executes printing of the print data.

  Next, processing of the image output reception terminal 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6. 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 S1, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays a menu screen showing service contents, procedures, guidance, etc. on the display 11 with a touch panel (monitor 44), and allows the user to select various functions. For example, the user selects the type of input media, order contents (print or photo book), etc. from the menu screen displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel, and inserts the input media into the predetermined media slot 12 according to the guidance. To do.

  In step S <b> 2, the input control unit 61 of the image output reception terminal 1 reads image data stored in the input media read by the various media reading units 41.

  In step S3, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 classifies the image data read in the process of step S2 for each date, and displays a list of the image folders on the display 11 with a touch panel. The user can proceed to the next image output service guide screen by selecting an image folder to be printed.

  In step S4, the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the user has received selection of an image folder, and waits until reception of selection of an image folder. If the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines in step S4 that the selection of the image folder has been received, the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S <b> 5, the person image detection unit 64 of the image output reception terminal 1 detects a person image (face) in the image data in the selected image folder received by the image selection unit 63, and determines the feature amount of the detected person image. get. In addition, the display image extraction unit 65 of the image output reception terminal 1 extracts a person image for each same person among a plurality of person images detected by the person image detection unit 64. The display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 rearranges the representative images of the human images extracted by the display image extracting unit 65 in the descending order of the number of detections, and uses the list as the main role selection screen on the touch panel display 11. indicate.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the leading role selection screen 100. As shown in FIG. 7, person images P <b> 1 to P <b> 8 extracted by the display image extraction unit 65 are displayed on the leading role selection screen 100 in the descending order of the number of detections. The main character selection screen 100 also displays a “second main character” button 101 for selecting an image of the second main character and an “image selection” button 102 for extracting an image including the selected main character. .

  The user can proceed to the next image output service guidance screen by selecting an image of the main character to be printed on the main character selection screen 100 shown in FIG. 7 and pressing the “select image” button 102. The user can proceed to the second main character selection screen by selecting an image of the main character to be ordered for printing (selecting the first main character) and pressing the “second main character” button 101.

  Although the person images P1 to P8 displayed on the main character selection screen 100 are different person images, the same person may be detected and displayed as different persons. In this case, the user may select all the person images detected as different persons.

  When the “second main character” button 101 is pressed, a screen (not shown) similar to the main character selection screen shown in FIG. 7 is further displayed, but instead of the “second main character” button 101, The “third main character” button is displayed. Thus, the user can select a plurality of main characters.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S <b> 6, the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the person image to be the main character has been selected by the user, and waits until the person image to be the main character is selected. If the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines in step S6 that the person image to be the main character has been selected, the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, the image selection unit 63 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines whether or not the end of the main character selection is instructed, and when it is determined that the end of the main character selection is not instructed, that is, as shown in FIG. When the “second main character” button 101 is pressed on the main character selection screen 100, the process returns to step S6 and the above-described processing is repeatedly executed. That is, one or a plurality of protagonist images are selected by the processes in steps S6 and S7.

  In step S7, when the image selection unit 63 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the end of the main character selection is instructed, that is, one or more main character images are selected, and the “image selection” button 102 is pressed. If so, the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, the display control unit 62 of the image output reception terminal 1 displays a screen for setting the parameters of the extracted image on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  On the parameter setting screen of the extracted image, the user selects any one of “many” = 3, “normal” = 2, and “small” = 1 for each of the group photo, the landscape photo, and the main role up photo. Can be set. In addition, the user can also specify “rely” that is a setting value that causes the image output receiving terminal 1 to automatically perform parameter setting. In this case, the image output receiving terminal 1 sets a predetermined extraction ratio as a default value, sets an extraction ratio at random, or extracts ratios according to the number of group photos, landscape photos, and main role up photos. Or setting.

  In step S9, the parameter setting unit 66 of the image output acceptance terminal 1 determines whether or not the photo type extraction ratio is set by the user, and the user sets the photo type extraction ratio or “rely”. Wait until set.

  In step S9, if the parameter setting unit 66 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the photo type extraction ratio has been set by the user, the process proceeds to step S10 to determine the ratio of the extracted image set by the user. .

For example, if the user sets the group photo value = 1, the landscape photo rate = 2, and the protagonist up photo value = 3, the extracted image rate is as follows.
Group photo ratio = 1 / (1 + 2 + 3) = 1/6
Landscape photo ratio = 2 / (1 + 2 + 3) = 1/3
Proportion of leading-up photos = 3 / (1 + 2 + 3) = 1/2

  In step S11, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines whether or not the order content input by the user on the menu screen displayed in step S1 is a photobook, and the order content is a photobook. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

In step S12, the print image extraction unit 67 of the image output reception terminal 1 extracts the following designated conditions (extractions) set by the parameter setting unit 66 from the image data including the main character image selected in step S6. Image data that meets (condition) is extracted.
1. 1. Do not select multiple images with similar shooting times. 2. Select one of the images taken by continuous shooting. Select images for which shooting conditions have been set (does not select images for automatic shooting)
4). Do not select images with camera shake (use image analysis for camera shake)

  After the image data is extracted in step S12, in step S13, the display control unit 62 of the image output reception terminal 1 displays a screen for selecting the thickness of the photo book.

  The user designates (selects) one of “recommended version (for example, page 18)”, “light version (for example, page 10)”, and “heavy version (page 36)” on the thickness selection screen. can do. Note that the number of images arranged in one page, the layout, and the like can also be set on the thickness selection screen.

  In step S14, the input control unit 61 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the photobook thickness is specified, and waits until the photobook thickness is specified. In step S14, when the input control unit 61 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines that the thickness of the photo book is specified, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the print image extraction unit 67 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines the thickness of the photobook (number of pages and the number of images in one page) designated in step S14, and the extracted image (step S10). Based on the ratio of (photo type), the image data to be printed is narrowed down from the image data extracted in step S12.

  For example, the total number of prints is determined from the thickness (number of pages and the number of images in one page) of the designated photobook, and the ratio of the extracted images determined in step S10 out of the image data extracted in step S12 ( In the above example, narrowing down is performed based on the ratio of the group photo = 1/6 of the total number, the ratio of the landscape photo = 1/3 of the total number, and the ratio of the main role up photo = 1/2 of the total number. At this time, the image data extracted in step S12 is smaller than the sum of “group photo ratio × total number of prints”, “landscape photo ratio × total number of prints”, and “main role up photo ratio × total number of prints”. In this case, any other image data may be automatically selected arbitrarily.

  In step S16, the accounting unit 68 of the image output reception terminal 1 prompts the user to specify the number of photobooks to be printed. For example, the user inputs the number of photo books to be created from the order screen displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel. The accounting unit 68 of the image output reception terminal 1 calculates the total price for the printing order from the user, and displays the calculation result (printing price) on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  In step S <b> 17, the print execution unit 69 of the image output reception terminal 1 converts the image data to be printed into print data, and causes the printer 48 to print the print data. The printed matter is conveyed to the bookbinding machine 50, bound by a predetermined bookbinding method, discharged from a photobook outlet (not shown), and provided to the user as a photobook.

  Then, after the photobook creation is completed, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 returns to step S1 in FIG. 5, displays the menu screen again, and enters a standby state.

  Note that after the process of step S15, a print preview screen (not shown) of a photobook that is extracted and created by the image output receiving terminal 1 based on the specified conditions may be displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel. . As a result, the user can grasp the print image of the photobook before placing a print order, and can also replace the image data or change the layout as necessary.

  On the other hand, when the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines in step S11 that the order content is not a photobook, that is, a normal print, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In step S18, the print image extracting unit 67 of the image output receiving terminal 1 is set by the parameter setting unit 66 from the image data including the main character image selected in step S6, as in the process of step S12. Image data that meets the specified conditions (extraction conditions) is extracted.

  In step S19, the display control unit 62 of the image output reception terminal 1 displays a screen for selecting the amount of printing.

  The user can specify (select) the number of prints he / she wants to order on the print amount selection screen. Although basically one image per page, a plurality of image arrangements can be set within one page on the print amount selection screen.

  In step S20, the input control unit 61 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines whether or not the print amount is designated, and waits until the print amount is designated. If the input control unit 61 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines in step S20 that the print amount has been designated, the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S21, the print image extraction unit 67 of the image output reception terminal 1 extracts in step S12 based on the print amount specified in step S20 and the ratio of the extracted image (photo type) determined in step S10. Narrow down the image data to be printed from the image data.

  In step S16, the charging unit 68 of the image output reception terminal 1 prompts the user to specify the number of prints of the image to be printed. For example, the user inputs the number of printed images to be printed from the order screen displayed on the touch panel display 11. The accounting unit 68 of the image output reception terminal 1 calculates the total price for the printing order from the user, and displays the calculation result (printing price) on the display 11 with the touch panel.

In step S <b> 17, the print execution unit 69 of the image output reception terminal 1 converts the image data to be printed into print data, and causes the printer 48 to print the print data. Printed printed matter is discharged from the printed matter outlet 19 and provided to the user.
Furthermore, as described above, the present invention is not limited to the case of receiving a printed matter on the spot, but can also be applied to “online printing”. In the case of “online printing”, a user places an order for a printed material from a computer installed at home or the like by the same procedure, and a trader makes the printed material, and the printed material is provided by mail.

  After the printing is completed, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 returns to step S1 in FIG. 5, displays the menu screen again, and enters a standby state.

  Note that after the process of step S21, the print output screen (not shown) of the printed matter that is extracted and created by the image output reception terminal 1 based on the specified condition may be displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel. . Thus, the user can grasp the print image of the printed matter before placing a print order, and can also replace the image data or change the layout as necessary.

[Effects of the embodiment of the invention]
1. As described above, image data including a person image designated as a leading role by a user can be easily extracted from a huge amount of image data based on a predesignated condition and printed.

  2. Further, by setting in advance the shooting date and time, shooting conditions, and conditions for specifying the presence or absence of camera shake (extraction conditions), it is possible to reduce the burden of the user's selection operation. In other words, the conditions specified by the user are only photo types (group photo rate, landscape photo rate, protagonist photo rate), and image data extraction conditions can be set according to personal preference. .

  3. In addition, the user can easily extract a desired image by designating a person image as a leading role. For example, it is possible to extract only an image including a person who is a leading role from images showing a large number of athletic events or the like, or to extract images for friends and yourself from images taken in a group trip.

[Modification]
In the above, the main role selection screen 100 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, and the user is allowed to select the person image as the main role. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the flowchart shown in FIG. Can be executed to display a main character selection screen 110 as shown in FIG. 9 to select a person image to be the main character. In FIG. 8, steps indicating the same processing as in the above-described example (FIG. 5) are given the same step numbers, and redundant description is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the image output reception terminal 1 executes Steps S <b> 1 to S <b> 6 in the same manner as in the above example (FIG. 5). In step S6, when the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines that the person image to be the main character has been selected, the process proceeds to step S31.

  As shown in FIG. 9, person images P <b> 11 to P <b> 23 extracted by the display image extraction unit 65 are displayed on the main character selection screen 110. The person images P11 to P15 are images detected as the same person, and the representative image P11 is displayed on the left side. The person images P21 to P23 are also images detected as the same person, and the representative image P21 is displayed on the left side. Also, on the main character selection screen 110, “select” buttons B1 and B11 for selecting an image of the main character, “delete” buttons B2 to B5, B12 and B13 for canceling the selection, and “add” for adding an image. ”Buttons B 6 and B 14, a“ decision ”button 111 for deciding the selected main character image, and a“ cancel ”button 112 for canceling the selection of the main character image are also displayed.

  In step S31, the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the change of the image extracted as the same person has been instructed, and when it is determined that the change has been instructed, that is, as illustrated in FIG. If the “delete” button B2 to B5, B12, B13 or the “add” button B6, B14 is pressed on the main character selection screen 110, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S32, the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 adds or deletes the designated image. That is, when the “delete” buttons B2 to B5, B12, and B13 are pressed, the image selection unit 63 of the image output receiving terminal 1 deletes the corresponding person images P12 to P15, P22, and P23, and “add” When the buttons B6 and B14 are pressed, an additional image selection screen (not shown) is displayed, and the image selected on the selection screen is added.

  For example, the user selects the selection button B1 when selecting the person image P11 of the main character to order printing on the main character selection screen 110 shown in FIG. As a result, the images P12 to P15 detected as the same person as the selected person image P11 are also selected. The user can select (add) a new image by selecting the “Add” button B6 if he wants to add more images, and corresponds to the case where he wants to delete an already selected image. One of the “delete” buttons B2 to B5 is selected.

  Then, the image output reception terminal 1 executes steps S7 to S21 in the same manner as in the above example (FIGS. 5 and 6), and prints the printed matter.

  As described above, in the leading role selection screen 110 shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to easily add an image that has not been detected as the same person or delete an unnecessary image.

  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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ......... Image output reception terminal 11 ......... Display with touch panel 31 ......... Control part 61 ......... Input control part 62 ......... Display control part 63 ......... Image selection part 64 ......... Person image detection part 67 ... Print image extraction unit 69 ... Print execution unit

Claims (9)

Input control means for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal;
A person image detecting means for detecting a person image included in the image data;
Display control means for controlling the display of the person image detected by the person image detection means;
A selection means for receiving selection of a predetermined person image among the person images whose display is controlled by the display control means;
Extraction means for extracting image data including the predetermined person image selected by the selection means;
An image output receiving terminal comprising: print execution means for generating print data based on image data including the predetermined person image extracted by the extraction means and instructing execution of printing. 2. The image output reception according to claim 1, wherein when a plurality of the person images are detected by the person image detection unit, the display control unit controls display of different person images in descending order of the number of detections. Terminal. The image output reception terminal according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit receives selection of one or a plurality of the predetermined person images. The image output receiving terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the extraction unit extracts the image data based on an extraction condition. The image output reception terminal according to claim 4, wherein the extraction condition includes at least one of a shooting date and time, a shooting condition, presence / absence of camera shake, and a photo type. The image output receiving terminal according to claim 5, further comprising setting means for setting the photo type extraction parameter. The image output reception terminal according to claim 6, wherein the extraction parameters are a group photo ratio, a landscape photo ratio, and a protagonist up photo ratio. An input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal;
A person image detecting step of detecting a person image included in the image data;
A display control step for controlling display of the person image detected by the person image detection step;
A selection step of accepting selection of a predetermined person image among the person images whose display is controlled by the display control step;
An extraction step of extracting image data including the predetermined person image selected by the selection step;
An image output receiving method comprising: a print execution step of generating print data based on image data including the predetermined person image extracted in the extraction step and instructing execution of printing. An input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal;
A person image detecting step of detecting a person image included in the image data;
A display control step for controlling display of the person image detected by the person image detection step;
A selection step of accepting selection of a predetermined person image among the person images whose display is controlled by the display control step;
An extraction step of extracting image data including the predetermined person image selected by the selection step;
A program for causing a computer to execute a process including: a print execution step of generating print data based on image data including the predetermined person image extracted in the extraction step and instructing execution of printing.

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