JP3091174B2 - Network system for creating composition, method for creating seal and method for creating business card - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a composition creating system for creating and transmitting composition data for creating composition, and to a composition based on composition data transmitted from the composition creating system. The present invention relates to a network system that includes a composition output system that outputs composition, and a network that connects the composition creation system and the composition output system.

[0002] The present invention also relates to a seal making method and a business card making method to which the above network is applied.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, such as a seal,
When a composition is created and an order is made for a product to be produced based on the composition, as shown in FIG. 3, a manuscript becomes a desired seal image on an arbitrary sheet or the like, that is, a composition manuscript. Is created (step S101) and brought to the manufacturer. At this time, an elaborate meeting or the like is performed to materialize this image. Hereinafter, a process for manufacturing a seal will be described as an example.

[0004] The manufacturer examines the type and layout of characters based on the copy original and the contents of the meeting, and performs photo-typesetting to create a direct copy of the seal (step S102). Subsequently, the composition is output (step S103). Further, it is corrected whether or not there is an erroneous or missing character in the outputted composition (step S104).

[0005] Next, it is confirmed and determined whether the image of the above-mentioned seal can be represented by the composition after completion of the proofreading, or whether the balance of the type and layout of the characters is appropriate by performing temporary printing or the like ( Step S105), the determination result is N
O, that is, when it is determined that the seal obtained from the copy is not the seal desired by the client, the process returns to step S102, and the steps from step S102 to S104 are repeated. If the result of this determination is YES, that is, if it is determined that the seal obtained from the composition is the seal desired by the client, the flow proceeds to step S106. Normally, this confirmation is performed only by the manufacturer, but the production requester also participates as necessary.

[0006] Subsequently, a seal is actually produced using the composition determined that the seal desired by the client is obtained (step S106) and delivered to the client (step S1).
07). Usually, at least steps S102 to S10
Step 6 is a step performed by the manufacturer (step S110).

[0007]

By the way, when manufacturing a seal according to the conventional method as shown in FIG.
Steps from when a request is received in step S110 to when a composition is created and output (steps S102 and S1)
03) takes the most time and effort, and the composition period varies depending on the content. Therefore, it is difficult not only to shorten the delivery time, but also to determine the delivery time at the time of receiving the request.

[0008] In addition, the stamps produced on request are not mass-produced like the ready-made stamps. Therefore,
Even if it takes time and effort to create a composition, this composition is often ad hoc.

[0009] For this reason, in order to speed up the process up to the creation of the composition even a little, some companies have sometimes requested an external contractor. As a result, the price of the seal will increase. Normally, when estimating the cost of receiving a seal, a cost estimate is made, but the resulting seal may be higher than the budget originally estimated.

In addition, there are very few cases in which the client can actually use the copy manuscript prepared and brought in by the client, and it is difficult to bring up the copy as the client has in the image. The proofreading and confirmation (steps S104 and S105) of the composition after the composition was prepared was troublesome.

[0011] Therefore, it is desirable to have the client create a composition and bring in the composition to receive an order. However, composition creation often depends on the skills of the people involved in the work. Therefore, it is difficult to expect a client who has no knowledge of the type and layout of characters to create a composition. Further, if the client is required to create a composition, there is a possibility that the production of a seal cannot be easily requested.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a low-priced product such as a seal or a business card, which is prepared based on the composition by creating the composition. An object of the present invention is to provide a network system for creating a composition, which can shorten the period from the time of request to the time of delivery.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a seal making method and a business card making method using a composition obtained by using such a composition network.

[0014]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-described problems, a network system for creating a composition according to the present invention is used for creating and transmitting composition data for creating a composition. A system, a composition output system that outputs composition based on composition data transmitted from the composition creation system, and a network that connects the composition creation system and the composition output system. A network system comprising: a composition system, wherein the composition data is input to the composition data, and first input means for performing an operation input of the composition composition system; Display means for displaying the composition image on the basis of, transmission means for transmitting the composition data to the network, and creating composition data in response to an input from the first input means, or A first control means for controlling the operation of the entire under-production system, wherein the composition output system comprises: a second input means for performing an operation input of the composition output system; and Receiving means for receiving the composition data transmitted through the network from the transmission means of the preparation system, output means for outputting the composition data received by the receiving means, and the second input means And a second control means for controlling the operation of the whole composition output system in accordance with the input of the image.

It is preferable that the composition data is created in accordance with an instruction sent from the composition output system via the network. Further, it is preferable that the composition output system has a display means for displaying a composition image based on the composition data received by the receiving means.

Further, the network has a database connectable from both the system for creating a composition and the system for outputting a composition, and the database includes composition data transmitted from the system for creating a composition. It is preferable to once capture and transmit the copy data to the copy output system based on an access instruction from the copy output system.

It is preferable that the database has a data structure for limiting a range accessible from the composition creating system. Preferably, the composition data comprises at least data comprising an overall image of a product manufactured based on the composition and data comprising the type of characters used in the product.

[0018] A seal making method according to the present invention is characterized in that a seal is made on the basis of a copy created in the above-described copy making network system. A business card creation method according to the present invention is characterized in that a business card is created based on a composition created in the above-described composition network system.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Specific embodiments of a network system for creating a composition, a method for creating a seal and a method for creating a business card according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The above-described network system for creating a composition,
As shown in FIG. 1, a composition creating system 1 for creating and transmitting composition data for creating composition, and a composition based on the composition data transmitted from the composition creating system 1. Is a network system comprising a composition output system 3 for outputting the image data, and a network 2 for connecting the composition creation system 1 and the composition output system 3.

The composition creating system 1 includes a first input unit 11 which is a first input means for inputting the composition data and inputting the operation of the composition creating system 1.
A display unit 12 for displaying a composition image based on the composition data; a transmitting unit 13 for transmitting the composition data to the network; and a composition unit for creating the composition data in response to an input from the first input unit 11 Or a first computer 14 which is a first control means for controlling the operation of the whole composition creating system 1.

The network 2 is composed of a composition creation system 1
And the transmission line 21 from both the
It has a database 23 that can be connected via the connection 22. The composition output system 3 is a second input unit 31 which is a second input means for performing an operation input of the composition output system 3.
Receiving means 33 for receiving the composition data transmitted from the transmission means 13 of the composition creating system 1 via the network 2; and a composition based on the composition data received by the receiving means 33. Display means 32 for displaying an image
An output means 35 for outputting the composition data; a second computer 34 as a second control means for controlling the operation of the entire composition output system 3 in accordance with an input from the second input unit 31; Having.

In the above-described network system for creating a composition, a client of a product produced based on the composition creates a composition by operating the system 1 for creating a composition, and receives a production request on the other hand. The trader operates the composition output system 3 to output the composition created, and manufactures a product based on the composition.

In the system 1 for creating a composition, the first input unit 11 is composed of, for example, a keyboard, a mouse-type input device and the like, and is used by a client of creation to perform input for operating the system. In addition, according to the composition creation program sent from the composition output system 3 described below,
The input when creating the composition is also performed. Further, as will be described later, it is also used for inputting data necessary for sending the created composition data to the network 2.

The first computer 14 is connected to the first input unit 11
In response to the input from the user, the composition data is created as described later, and the composition data is sent to the display unit 12 and the composition creation side network interface 13. In addition, in accordance with an input from the first input unit 11, the operation of the display unit 12 and the operation of the composition creating side network interface 13 are turned on / off.

Composition interface network interface 1
Reference numeral 3 denotes a portion that connects to the database 23 via the network 2, that is, the transmission line 21, and transmits and receives data to and from the database 23. As the data to be transmitted, copy data transmitted from the first computer 14 can be cited. As the data to be received, as will be described later, data sent from the composition output system 3 via the network 2, for example, a composition creation program.

The display unit 12 responds to an input from the first input unit 11 to display, for example, an operating state of the system, a composition image being edited based on composition data being edited sent from the first computer 14, and the like. indicate.

In the composition output system 3, the second input unit 31 is composed of a keyboard, a mouse-type input device and the like as in the case of the first input unit 11, and inputs data for the manufacturer to operate the system. Is what you do. Further, an input for accessing a database 23 described later is also performed.

The second computer 34 is connected to the second input unit 31
The on / off control of the operation of the display unit 32 and the composition output side network interface 33 is performed in accordance with the input from the user. In addition, the composition output side network interface 33
Is transmitted to the display unit 32 and the output unit 35 in accordance with the input from the second input unit 31. In addition, the composition creating program 1 is sent to the composition creating system 1.

The display section 32 displays a composition image based on composition data sent from the second computer 34 in response to an input from the second input section 31. Output means 35
Outputs the composition based on the composition data sent from the second computer 34.

In the network 2, the database 2
Reference numeral 3 temporarily captures the composition data transmitted from the composition creating network interface 13 of the composition creating system 1. At this time, the data is accumulated at the location specified by the first input unit 11. In addition, in response to an access instruction from the composition output system 3, the acquired composition data is transmitted to the composition output side network interface 33 of the composition output system 3.

Although the database 23 can be accessed from both the composition creating system 1 and the composition outputting system 3, the accessible range from the composition creating system 1 is limited as follows. It has such a data structure.

For example, when receiving composition data from the composition creating system 1, for example, individual data that can specify the requester, such as the contact information of the client and the delivery address, is also requested. The loaded composition data is taken in, and at this time, authentication data such as a request number described later is output.
Therefore, the client is required to input the authentication data in order to access the database 23, and is set so that only the copy data corresponding to the authentication data can be accessed.

By doing so, it is possible for the requester to review the request once again and to prohibit access to the data of other requesters.

Further, from the composition output system, the accessible range is not limited, and the composition data of all the requesters can be viewed. If necessary, the character portion data of the composition data, for example, It is possible to create a client table using the name, address, total cost, and the like.

The operation of the network system for creating a composition will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, here, for example, as a product to be manufactured, a seal, for example, an example of a rubber stamp is given,
A case where the production of this rubber stamp is requested will be described.

In step S1, the requester activates the composition creation system and creates composition according to the following composition creation program. Here, the above-described composition creation program will be described.

This program is composed of a composition output system 3
And is stored in the database 23. The program can be accessed from the composition creating system 1, and the first computer can be accessed via the composition creating network system in response to an input from the first input unit 11 of the composition creating system 1. 14. Further, the client displays this program on the display unit 12 and, in accordance with the instructions of each program,
A composition image is created while operating the first input unit 11. The data processing at this time is performed by the first computer 14.
Done in

The program includes a first program for selecting an overall image of a product to be manufactured, a second program for selecting a type of character used in the product, a third program for inputting individual data, and a first program. And a fourth program for selecting whether or not to send the composition data created according to the instructions of the third program to the database 23.

The first program has data of the sample of the completed image of the rubber stamp and the data of the basic fee of each set sample, and allows the client to select it. It is also possible to create an arbitrary completed image, and when an input to that effect is made, an image creation screen is called, and on this screen, the requester instructs to create an image using the first input unit 11. Is done.

In the second program, the type of character used for the rubber stamp, a so-called font sample, is displayed, and the requester specifies this font. Here, the user specifies the font type and the font size (point number, etc.). Similarly to the above, it is also possible to use an arbitrary font, for example, a so-called external character, and if there is an input to that effect, the image creation screen is also called in this case, and the requester can use the first input unit 11 on this screen. You are instructed to create an image using. Here, the cost is set based on the number of characters, the type of font, and the size, and the cost is displayed when the sample is displayed.

In the third program, a screen for inputting individual data, that is, data for specifying the requester and an address and name to be put on a rubber stamp is displayed. 1 input unit 11
Enter using.

When the first to third programs are completed, a confirmation screen is displayed, at which time the total cost is also displayed. In this example, these data, that is, data consisting of the overall image of the product requested to be produced, data consisting of the number of characters used in the product, the type of character and the size of the character, the individual data described above, and the production cost of the product Is the composition data. The requester can examine whether or not to request by looking at the composition data.

Next, returning to FIG. 2, when a rubber stamp production is requested based on the created copy data, the process proceeds to step S2. Here, the fourth program is called in accordance with the input by the first input unit 11 of the client. Here, it is instructed to input a command to output the composition data.

When the command is input, the first computer transmits data indicating that the command has been input to the database via the network interface 13 on the composition creation side and the transmission line 21 in order to assign a request number to the requester. 2
Send to 3. On the other hand, when this data is sent, the database 23 secures a recording area for the composition data, and sends the request number associated with the address of this recording area to the transmission line 2.
1. Send to the first computer 14 via the network interface 13 on the composition side.

When the request number is assigned, the first computer 14 sends the composition data to the composition creating network interface 13. The composition data is converted into data that can be transmitted on the transmission line 21 here, sent to the database 23, and proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, the database 23
The composition data is stored in a previously secured recording area, accumulated, and the process proceeds to step S4. In step S <b> 4, the manufacturer inputs using the second input unit 31 a message inquiring whether a rubber stamp production request has been made. When this input is made, second computer 34 outputs an instruction to access database 23. When this instruction is issued, the database 23 outputs an information indicating that the composition data is stored in the predetermined recording area.

When there is an output indicating that the composition data is stored, the fact is notified to the manufacturer by displaying it on the display unit 32 or the like. Here, for example, the manufacturer may display the above-mentioned requester table for all the composition data, display the requester table for the specific composition data, or display the specified composition data. A command input relating to data acquisition or display is performed using the second input unit 31.

When this command is input, the second computer 34 designates the composition data and sends data to the database 23 to request the designated composition data. On the other hand, when this data is transmitted, the database 23 transmits the corresponding composition data to the second computer 34 via the transmission line 22 and the composition output side network interface 33.

As described above, the provision of the database 23 on the network 2 eliminates the need to handle a large number of copy data at a time in the copy output system, thereby reducing the load on the second computer 34 of the system. This is preferable because a general-purpose computer system can be used.

However, the database 23 is stored in the network 2
Even if it is not provided above, the effect of the present invention can be obtained even if the database 23 is provided in the composition output system. In step S5, the second computer 34 sends the transmitted composition data to the output means 35, and the output means outputs the composition based on the composition data. In addition, the second computer 34 responds to an input from the second input unit 31 to display the display unit 3.
2, the composition data can be sent to the display unit 32 for display. In this way, before printing the composition,
The manufacturer can also check the composition image,
For example, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of a typographical error that was overlooked by the client.

In step S6, a rubber stamp is produced by using the output copy, and the flow advances to step S7 to deliver the completed rubber stamp to the delivery address of the individual data by mail or the like.

Steps S1 and S2 are performed by the composition creating system 1, that is, a step performed by the client (step S11), and steps S4 and S5 are performed by the composition outputting system, that is, the manufacturer (Step S12).

With the above-described configuration, it is possible to make the client create a composition. In addition, this makes it possible to reduce the number of steps from preparation of the composition to proofreading where the delivery date and cost are uncertain, and there is no possibility that the client will exceed the cost displayed before transmitting the composition data. In addition, it is possible to set an accurate delivery date at the time of request.

Further, by allowing the client to create a composition while guiding the user with the composition creation program, it is possible to easily prepare the composition without special knowledge concerning the composition or a special computer. Can create composition. Further, since the client himself creates the composition, a product as desired by the client can be obtained.

It should be noted that the network system for creating a composition according to the present invention is not limited to the specific examples described above, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present application. No.

For example, here, a method of producing a seal (rubber stamp) has been described as a specific example of using the network system for producing a composition, but the invention is not limited to this, and the production is performed using another composition. The effects of the present invention can be obtained even when applied to a method for producing a product, for example, a business card or a nameplate.

Further, the network system of the present invention can be realized by using a computer dedicated to creating a copy and a dedicated closed network system, but it can also be realized by using an existing general-purpose computer and an open general-purpose network system. Can be realized.

[0059]

According to the present invention, it is possible to make a client of a product manufacture create a copy of a product such as a seal or a business card. In addition, this makes it possible to reduce the number of processes from production to proofreading by the manufacturer, whose delivery date and cost are uncertain, and to reduce the time from request to delivery at a low price for products. Is possible. Further, in terms of cost, there is no possibility that the cost will exceed the cost displayed before transmitting the composition data of the product requested by the client, and it is possible to set an accurate delivery date at the time of request.

In addition, by allowing the client to create a composition while guiding the user with the composition creation program, it is possible to easily prepare the composition without special knowledge on the composition or special computer knowledge. Can create composition.

Further, by providing display means in the composition output system, the maker side can also output the composition image before outputting the composition based on the composition data captured by the composition output system. Since the confirmation can be performed, the manufacturer can confirm whether or not there is a typographical error that was overlooked on the client side.

Further, by providing a database on the network, a large amount of composition data is not transmitted to the composition output system at one time, so that the composition data is handled at once in the composition output system. There is no need to have a special large database,
A general-purpose computer can be used as a composition output system.

Further, by limiting the data structure in the database to a range accessible from the composition creating system, the requester can review the request once again, and It is possible to prohibit access to the requester's data.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a specific embodiment of a network system for creating a composition according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the network system for creating a composition.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating steps of a conventional block creation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Composition System 2 Composition 3 Composition Output System 11 1st Input Unit 12 Display Unit 13 Composition Network Interface 14 First Computer 23 Database 31 Second Input Unit 32 Display Unit 33 Composition Output Network Interface 34 second computer 35 output means

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Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A composition creating system for creating and transmitting composition data for creating composition, and a composition for outputting composition based on composition data transmitted from the composition creating system. network and, the plate making for the system and the block copy output system connecting the lower output system, and the block copy preparation for the system and the block copy output system
Can be connected from both the
Once the composition data transmitted from the system is
Based on the access instruction from the underprinting output system,
A database for transmitting the composition data to the composition output system.
A composition system comprising: a first input unit for inputting the composition data and performing an operation input of the composition system; and Display means for displaying the composition image based on the composition data, transmission means for transmitting the composition data to the network, and composition data creation in response to input from the first input means, or A first control means for controlling the operation of the entire composition creation system, wherein the composition output system is a second input means for performing an operation input of the composition output system; Receiving means for receiving the composition data transmitted from the transmission means of the composition creating system via the network; output means for outputting the composition data received by the receiving means; and second input means From Possess a second control means for controlling the operation of the entire said plate under the output system according to the input, the database A from the system for the block copy preparation
A composition system for creating a composition, having a data structure for limiting an accessible range . 2. The composition system according to claim 1, wherein the composition data is created according to an instruction sent from the composition output system via the network. 3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition output system has a display means for displaying a composition image based on the composition data received by said receiving means. Network system. 4. The composition system according to claim 1, wherein the network includes the database. 5. The composition data is characterized by comprising at least data composed of an overall image of a product manufactured based on the composition and data composed of the type of characters used in the product. The composition system according to claim 1. 6. A seal creation method, wherein a seal is created based on a copy created in the copy creation network system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. A business card creation method, wherein a business card is created based on a composition created in the composition system for network creation according to any one of claims 1 to 5.