JP4387746B2 - Content printing system, information processing terminal, print management server, control method therefor, and program - Google Patents

Description

  According to the present invention, a print management server, an information processing terminal, and a print base terminal included in each of a plurality of print bases can be connected to each other via a communication line. The present invention relates to a print management system that supports search of a print base for print request information for requesting printing and reservation of a service provided by the print base.

  Conventionally, a digital photo printing service at a photo shop and a digital photo browsing service and a printing service at a WEB site have been implemented.

  For example, Patent Document 1 proposes an image print system in which photograph data taken with a digital camera during a trip is read from a terminal at a departure place and a photograph can be received at a destination airport or the like.

Patent Document 2 proposes a print ordering system that can perform dish ordering and print printing by connecting an electronic camera, a dish ordering device such as a handy terminal, and a printing device via a wireless line.
JP 2000-310819 A JP 2002-33861 A

  However, according to the conventional technique proposed in Patent Document 1, for example, the user himself / herself prints with a digital photo printer installed in a service area where a tourist bus stops or stops at a photo shop There is a problem that the print request place and the request timing are limited.

  In addition, it is difficult to find a place to provide digital photo print service during an individual trip, and even if it is found, there is a problem that time is lost due to visiting the place of delivery or waiting for printing. .

  Moreover, according to the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 2, there is a problem that the burden on employees such as a waitress increases because a photo is ordered at the time of ordering a dish. In particular, when it is necessary to receive orders, dispose of dishes, transport dishes, etc. in a short period of time at lunch, etc., there is a possibility that the original work will be hindered.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and realizes printing at an optimal printing base and, when making a print request to the printing base, a predetermined different from the printing provided at the printing base. Information processing terminal, print management server, printing base terminal, and control method therefor, which can make a reservation request for using the service together and can efficiently make a reservation for the service provided at the printing base, The purpose is to provide a program.

In order to achieve the above object, a content printing system according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
A print base terminal included in each of the plurality of print bases, a print management server that stores location information of the print base terminals, and an information processing terminal that generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base via a communication line A connectable content printing system,
The information processing terminal
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and First receiving means for receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
A plurality of print base candidates on a screen displayed using the screen information received by the first receiving means, a desired print base , a print request designating a print condition at the desired print base, and the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the provided printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and and image data, via the communication line, a first transmission means for transmitting to the print server in order to transmit to the print base terminal of print base specified in the batch specification means ,
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; Prepared,
The print management server
Second receiving means for receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Search means for searching for a printing base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received by the second receiving means;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched by the search means, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base Second transmission means for transmitting screen information for causing the information processing terminal to display a screen for designating the image data to be printed by the information processing terminal;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and a predetermined different from the print provided at the designated print base Third receiving means for receiving request information including a reservation request for using a service and the image data to be printed at the designated printing base from the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Third transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Means,
When the reservation using the reservation request is impossible at the printing base terminal, the message transmitted by the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible is transferred to the information processing terminal. A message transfer means.
In order to achieve the above object, an information processing terminal according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is, an information processing terminal that is connectable to a printing base terminal of each of a plurality of printing bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired printing base,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and Receiving means for receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates of a screen displayed using the screen information received by the receiving unit, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, it is provided in the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; Prepare.

In order to achieve the above object, an information processing terminal according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
An information processing terminal that is connectable to a print base terminal of each of a plurality of print bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
Search means for searching for print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidate retrieved by said retrieval means, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, the printing and different predetermined service provided by the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for use and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, A print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the collective designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; Prepare.

Preferably, the request information includes the information processing terminal user expecting the information processing terminal user to arrive at the printing base in order to receive a printed material upon arrival at the printing base specified by the batch specifying unit. Includes the estimated arrival time.

In order to achieve the above object, a print management server according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
The information processing terminal can be connected to the print base terminal of each of the plurality of print bases via a communication line, and the print base for the request information for requesting printing at the desired print base output from the information processing terminal is searched. A print management server that
First receiving means for receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Search means for searching for a print base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received by the first receiving means;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched by the search means, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base First transmission means for transmitting to the information processing terminal screen information for displaying on the information processing terminal a screen for designating the image data to be printed ;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and the information processing terminal In order to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base when a reservation request is made to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base in FIG. Second receiving means for receiving from the information processing terminal via the communication line the request information including the reservation request and the image data to be printed at the designated printing base ;
A second transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Means,
Wherein when the printing base terminal can not be reserved using the reservation request, message transfers received from the print base terminal, a message indicating reservation is impossible with the reservation request to the information processing terminal And a transfer means.

Preferably, the request information includes an expected arrival time that is an expected time at which the user of the information processing terminal arrives at the print base in order to receive a printed matter upon arrival at the print base designated by the user of the information processing terminal. Includes time.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for controlling an information processing terminal according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
A control method for an information processing terminal that is connectable to a print base terminal of each of a plurality of print bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base,
A reading step of reading out image data stored in the storage medium;
An acquisition step of acquiring position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired in the acquisition step, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and A receiving step of receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates of a screen displayed using the screen information received in the reception step, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, is provided in the desired print base A batch designation step for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation step , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the batch designation step via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and A transmission step of transmitting image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the batch designation step via the communication line ;
A message receiving step of receiving, when the reservation using the reservation request is impossible at the printing base terminal, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal to the effect that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; Prepare.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for controlling an information processing terminal according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
A control method for an information processing terminal that is connectable to a print base terminal of each of a plurality of print bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base,
A reading step of reading out image data stored in the storage medium;
An acquisition step of acquiring position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
Based on the positional information acquired in the acquisition step, a search step for searching for a printing base candidate for printing the image data;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates found by the search process, the print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, the printing and different predetermined service provided by the desired print base A batch designation step for designating a reservation request for use and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation step , the reservation request, A print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the collective designation step via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and A transmission step of transmitting image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the batch designation step via the communication line ;
A message receiving step of receiving a message indicating that reservation using the reservation request is impossible, which is transmitted from the print base terminal when reservation using the reservation request is impossible at the print base terminal; Prepare.

In order to achieve the above object, a print management server control method according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
The information processing terminal can be connected to the print base terminal of each of the plurality of print bases via a communication line, and the print base for the request information for requesting printing at the desired print base output from the information processing terminal is searched. A print management server control method,
A first receiving step of receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
A search step of searching for a print base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received in the first reception step;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched in the searching step, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base A first transmission step of transmitting to the information processing terminal screen information for causing the information processing terminal to display a screen for designating the image data to be printed ;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and the information processing terminal In order to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base when a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in FIG . A second receiving step of receiving request information including a reservation request and the image data to be printed at the designated print base from the information processing terminal via the communication line;
A second transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Process,
When the reservation using the reservation request is not possible at the printing base terminal, the information processing terminal receives a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible. And a message transfer process for transferring to.

In order to achieve the above object, a program according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
A program for causing a computer to control the information processing terminal that can be connected to a printing base terminal of each of a plurality of printing bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired printing base. There,
The computer,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and Receiving means for receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates of a screen displayed using the screen information received by the receiving unit, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, it is provided in the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, receiving from the printing base terminal a message indicating that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible. To function.

In order to achieve the above object, a program according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
A program for causing a computer to control the information processing terminal that can be connected to a printing base terminal of each of a plurality of printing bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired printing base. There,
The computer,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
Search means for searching for print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidate retrieved by said retrieval means, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, the printing and different predetermined service provided by the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for use and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, A print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the collective designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, receiving from the printing base terminal a message indicating that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible. To function.

In order to achieve the above object, a program according to the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is,
The information processing terminal can be connected to the print base terminal of each of the plurality of print bases via a communication line, and the print base for the request information for requesting printing at the desired print base output from the information processing terminal is searched. A program for causing a computer to control the control of the print management server
The computer,
First receiving means for receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Search means for searching for a print base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received by the first receiving means;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched by the search means, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base First transmission means for transmitting to the information processing terminal screen information for displaying on the information processing terminal a screen for designating the image data to be printed ;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and the information processing terminal In order to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base when a reservation request is made to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base in FIG. Second receiving means for receiving from the information processing terminal via the communication line the request information including the reservation request and the image data to be printed at the designated printing base ;
A second transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Means,
Wherein when the printing base terminal can not be reserved using the reservation request, message transfers received from the print base terminal, a message indicating reservation is impossible with the reservation request to the information processing terminal It functions as a transfer means.

According to the present invention, when a print request is made to a printing base, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the printing base can be performed together. An information processing terminal, a print management server, a printing base terminal, a control method thereof, and a program that can efficiently reserve a service to be performed can be provided.

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

  In the following description, the “server” refers to the storage of information such as HTML documents and images in the WWW system, and transmission of information through a communication line such as the Internet in response to a request from client software such as a Web browser. It means an application server (or Web application server) having a function of performing a bridge to processing such as a database system in response to a request from a user through a communication line network.

  The “client” means a computer and software that use functions and data provided by the server in a communication line. As this client, in this embodiment, for example, an in-vehicle terminal used by a user, a digital terminal with GPS, a mobile terminal including a mobile phone or a PDA, a computer such as a user terminal, a Web browser that operates on the computer, a viewer Etc.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention described below, an example of supporting the search for the optimum printing base capable of printing the image data provided by the user and the reservation of the service provided at the printing base. Although described with reference, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. In other words, the present invention can be applied to any computer network environment in which various operation screens for executing processing related to services provided by the server can provide a form that can be displayed on the browser (viewer) of the client. it can.

  The objects of the present invention include the following points.

  1) A slot for reading a storage medium of a digital terminal with a camera is attached to an in-vehicle terminal (for example, a car navigation terminal) mounted on a vehicle, and a photo service site provided by the management server is read by reading image data in the storage medium. The image data is transmitted to a printing apparatus (for example, a digital photo printer) via the printing apparatus so that the printing can be performed. Alternatively, image data can be directly transmitted to the printing apparatus so that printing can be performed.

  In addition, the optimum print base (service cooperation store) is searched from the current position, traveling direction and current time information of the in-vehicle terminal, and if the print base is, for example, a gas station or a restaurant, refueling or meal reservation is performed. Make it easy.

  2) The store terminal of the service cooperating store is allowed to pay the printing fee together with the meal and the refueling fee in cooperation with the cash register terminal. Also, when making a print reservation, whether to print so that the printed material (photograph) can be received upon arrival (assuming that image data is transmitted via a communication line), or whether to receive the printed material upon payment after arrival Can be specified.

  3) Using a digital terminal having a GPS function, a communication function, and a camera function, the captured image data is uploaded to a photo site server provided by the management server, and an image is displayed on the store terminal (or directly to the printing apparatus). Enable to send and print.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a content printing system that realizes the above object will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a content printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The content printing system of the present embodiment includes a network operator (ISP, ASP, etc.), a user who uses a service provided by the network operator, and a service cooperation store (restaurant, gas station, convenience store, supermarket, etc.) for the service. Are connected to each other via a communication line 100.

  Note that the configuration of various terminals connected on the communication line 100 in FIG. 1 is merely an example, and it goes without saying that there are various configuration examples depending on applications and purposes.

  The network operator has a management server 110, and based on the image data received from the in-vehicle terminal 130 having a navigation function and the current position information, traveling direction information, and time information of the vehicle in which the network operator is mounted, A service is provided that searches for an optimal printing base (service cooperation store) for printing, presents the search results, and requests printing and reservations to the service cooperation store.

  In order to realize this service, the management server 110 stores a charging DB (database) for managing charging information related to charging associated with printing, and print history data of printing of image data executed via a store terminal of a service cooperation store. Print history DB for management, store DB for managing store information (business name, store name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, URL, etc.) regarding service cooperation stores, and storing and managing received image data for each in-vehicle terminal or for each user An image DB is provided.

  In addition to these databases, there is a database for managing various information such as user information relating to users and authentication information relating to authentication of service use.

  Note that the management server 110 has a photo site server, a guide server function, and the like in addition to the Web server function. Further, these server functions may be configured separately from the management server 110 and may be managed by different network operators.

  Here, the photo site server has a search function for searching for an optimal print base for printing the received image data based on the position information, the traveling direction information, and the time information received from the in-vehicle terminal, and the received image data. Storage management function for storing and managing the image data, and a browsing site (photo site) generation function for browsing the image data from an external terminal. On the other hand, the guide server is specialized for the search function of the photo site server.

  Furthermore, the functions realized by the photo site server and the guide server can be added or restricted as appropriate according to the application and purpose.

  A user who uses the service provided by the management server 110 can send and receive data to and from the management server 110 via the in-vehicle terminal 130, the portable terminal 125, the GPS-equipped digital terminal 120, the user terminal 160, etc. It is.

  The in-vehicle terminal 130 is a general-purpose car navigation device having a GPS function, for example. In addition, the in-vehicle terminal 130 has a slot in which a storage medium that can be attached to and detached from the portable terminal 125, the GPS-equipped digital terminal 120, or the user terminal 160 can be mounted. Alternatively, it has a communication interface (for example, USB interface, wireless LAN interface, IrDA interface, Bluetooth interface, etc.) capable of wired / wireless communication with the portable terminal 125, the digital terminal 120 with GPS, and the terminal with the user terminal 160. ing.

  The digital terminal 120 with GPS is, for example, a digital still / video camera with GPS or a mobile phone with GPS / camera.

  The portable terminal 125 is, for example, a camera-equipped mobile phone or a camera-equipped mobile PC (notebook computer, PDA, etc.).

  The user terminal 160 is, for example, a notebook personal computer, a personal computer, a workstation, or the like.

  The service cooperating store has at least the store terminal 150 and can transmit and receive data to and from the management server 110. In particular, when a print request for image data transmitted from the management server 110 is received, the received image data can be printed by the printing device 155 in the store or the printing device 140 connected on the communication line 100. It is.

  The printing device 155 and the printing device 140 are typically photo printers capable of printing with photographic quality, but are not limited to this, and are multifunction devices having a printing function, a copying function, a server function, and the like. There may be. As the printing method, various general-purpose printing methods (for example, a laser beam method, an ink jet method, a thermal transfer method, etc.) can be used.

  In addition, a cash register terminal 156 is connected to the store terminal 150, and the cash register terminal 156 performs accounting processing based on the billing information generated by the store terminal 150.

  The communication line 100 is typically one of the Internet, LAN, WAN, telephone line, dedicated digital line, ATM, frame relay line, communication satellite line, cable TV line, data broadcasting radio line, or a combination thereof. What is necessary is just to be able to transmit and receive data.

  In addition, it is desirable to execute security communication such as SSL for communication between various terminals via the communication line 100 in consideration of safety. In addition, this security communication may be set as appropriate based on the communication environment. For example, the stock type may use SSL, and the transfer type may use VPN.

  In FIG. 1, the management server 110 is configured as one terminal. However, in order to distribute the processing load, the internal photo site server and the guide server may be configured separately.

  Next, hardware configurations of various terminals such as the management server 110, the user terminal 160, the mobile terminal 125, and the store terminal 150 in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of various terminals according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, a CPU 21, a RAM 22, a ROM 23, a LAN adapter 24, a video adapter 25, a keyboard 26, a mouse 27, a hard disk 28, and a CD-ROM drive 29 are connected to each other via a system bus 20. The system bus 20 means, for example, a PCI bus, an AGP bus, a memory bus, and the like. In FIG. 2, a chip for connecting between buses, a keyboard interface, and an input / output interface such as so-called SCSI or ATAPI are omitted.

  The CPU 21 performs various operations such as four arithmetic operations and comparison operations, and controls hardware and software. The RAM 22 stores an operation system program, an application program, and the like read from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM or CD-R mounted in the hard disk 28 or the CD-ROM drive 29, and these are controlled by the CPU 21. Performed originally.

  The ROM 23 stores a so-called BIOS that manages input / output to / from a hard disk in cooperation with the operation system. The LAN adapter 24 communicates with the outside via the communication line 100 in cooperation with the communication program of the operation system controlled by the CPU 21. The video adapter 25 generates an image signal to be output to the display device, and the keyboard 26 and the mouse 27 are used for inputting various instructions.

  The hard disk 28 stores an application program for executing portions corresponding to the steps of the flowchart executed by the operation system and each terminal shown below, various data, a database, and a table. In addition, various databases and tables described in the present invention are also stored.

  The CD-ROM drive 29 is used for installing a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-R / W and installing an application program on the hard disk 28. Needless to say, a CD-R drive, a CD-R / W drive, an MO drive, a DVD drive, or the like may be used instead of the CD-ROM drive.

  Next, hardware configurations of various terminals such as the digital terminal 120 with GPS, the portable terminal 125, and the in-vehicle terminal 130 in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of various terminals according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, the CPU 31, RAM 32, ROM 33, and system bus 30 correspond to the CPU 21, RAM 22, ROM 33, and system bus 20 of FIG.

  The communication unit 34 is a communication unit capable of wireless communication with an external terminal via the communication line 100. The liquid crystal display unit 35 displays an operation GUI or the like on the liquid crystal screen. The operation buttons 36 are a group of buttons including numeric keys, cursor keys, and the like.

  The camera unit 38 is an imaging unit that includes an optical system, a CCD, a CMOS sensor, or the like. An image captured by the camera unit 38 is stored in the image memory 37. In the in-vehicle terminal 130, the camera unit 38 is not normally mounted.

  The GPS unit 39 acquires the current position, traveling direction, time, and the like of the terminal via a GPS satellite.

  Next, a printing process executed by the content printing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the printing process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, as an example, a case where the system configuration in FIG. 1 is executed between the in-vehicle terminal 130, the management server 110, and the store terminal 150 will be described as an example.

  First, in step S501, on the in-vehicle terminal 130, in order to print image data at the nearest service cooperation store, a search screen for searching for the nearest service cooperation store is displayed based on the user's operation. In step S <b> 502, for example, position information on the current position, traveling direction information, and time information are input as search conditions via the search screen and transmitted to the management server 110.

  In step S <b> 521, the management server 110 receives the search condition from the in-vehicle terminal 130 and temporarily stores the search condition in the RAM 22. In step S522, a service cooperation store candidate (print base candidate) corresponding to the received search condition is searched from the store DB in the management server 110.

  In this search, for example, a service cooperation store existing within a predetermined range (for example, within 10 km) is searched centering on the position information of the current position received from the in-vehicle terminal 130.

  In addition, as a variation of the search for service cooperation stores within a predetermined range, when the current time is, for example, 11:00 to 11:30 (before lunch), or, for example, from 18:00 to around 18:30 (before dinner) Search service cooperating stores within a predetermined range from the expected arrival place at the meal time calculated from the current time (for example, for lunch, for example, 12:00 to 13:00, for dinner, for example, 19:00 to 20:00) Also good.

  Furthermore, on the assumption that the in-vehicle terminal 130 can communicate with the control computer of the vehicle main body, fuel remaining amount information is received from the vehicle main body control computer and refueling calculated from the current fuel remaining amount should be performed. You may search for the service cooperation store in a predetermined range from a place.

  In step S523, it is determined whether or not there is a service cooperation store corresponding to the search condition. If there is no service cooperation store that satisfies the search condition (NO in step S523), the process proceeds to step S524, and error information indicating that fact is transmitted to the in-vehicle terminal 130. In this case, when receiving the error information in step S503, the in-vehicle terminal 130 displays it.

  On the other hand, if there is a service cooperation store that satisfies the search condition in step S523 (YES in step S523), the process proceeds to step S525, and the management server 110 displays list information including a list of service cooperation stores that meet the search condition. It transmits to the in-vehicle terminal 130.

  In step S504, when receiving the list information from the management server 110, the in-vehicle terminal 130 displays a search result list screen (FIG. 5) that is the list information.

  Here, the search result list screen of FIG. 5 will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a search result list screen according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the search result list screen 800 of FIG. 5, reference numeral 810 denotes service cooperation store names that match the search conditions, and as many service cooperation store names that match the search conditions are displayed as a list.

  The service cooperating store name 810 functions as a button, and a print request destination for printing image data to be transmitted to the management server can be designated in response to pressing of the button. In particular, when a button is pressed from the initial state (display state in FIG. 5), the display form such as the color and shape of the button is changed, and the presence or absence of a print request destination can be confirmed. When canceling this designation, the designation of the print request destination can be canceled by operating the button again.

  Reference numeral 820 denotes a detail display button. When the detail display button 820 is pressed, the details of the corresponding service cooperation store (location, map, contact information, handled product / service, etc.) can be displayed.

  830 is a reservation button, and when this reservation button 830 is pressed, a reservation screen (FIG. 6) of a service (meal, refueling, etc.) provided by the corresponding service cooperation store is displayed and reservation for that service is executed. Can do. If the button of the service cooperating store name 810 is pressed in the state where the reservation has been made, a message “Do you want to delete the reservation?” Is displayed.

  Reference numeral 840 denotes a list box for designating a receiving method of a printed matter received at the print request destination. In this list box 840, for example, one of two types of “receipt upon arrival” and “receipt upon settlement” is designated. Can do.

  Reference numeral 850 denotes an input field for inputting a file name of image data to be printed. The file name can be input via an operation button 36 or a file selection screen displayed by pressing the selection button 850a. it can.

  Reference numeral 860 denotes a list box for designating the number of printed sheets. Reference numeral 870 denotes a list box for designating a print size (for example, L / 2L plate, postcard, A4, etc.).

  The information specified in the list boxes 840, 860, and 870 is print condition information for image data to be printed.

  Reference numeral 880 denotes a confirmation button which is pressed to confirm the print request destination. When the confirm button 880 is pressed, print request information including image data to be printed in advance and selection information indicating a print request destination is transmitted to the management server 110. If a reservation is made on the reservation screen, print request information including the reservation information is transmitted to the management server 110.

  Reference numeral 890 denotes a cancel button which is pressed to cancel the state input / designated on the search result list screen 800.

  Next, the reservation screen in FIG. 6 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation screen according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The reservation screen 600 in FIG. 6 particularly shows an example when the reservation button 830 for the service cooperation store name “Restaurant ABC” in FIG. 5 is pressed.

  In the reservation screen 600, reference numeral 601 denotes a list box for specifying a reservation type. In this list box 601, for example, one of “seat reservation”, “dish reservation”, and “seat / dish reservation” is specified. Can do.

  Reference numeral 602 denotes an input field for inputting the number of reservations. Reference numeral 603 denotes a list box for specifying a reservation time. In this list box 603, for example, the reservation time can be specified in units of 30 minutes.

  Reference numeral 604 denotes a reservation button for confirming a reservation. When this reservation button 604 is pressed, reservation information including various information input / designated on the reservation screen 600 is determined and the screen returns to the search result list screen 800. To do. Reference numeral 605 denotes a cancel button which is pressed when canceling various information input / designated on the reservation screen 600.

  Returning to the description of FIG.

  In step S505, when the confirmation button 850 of the search result list screen 800 is pressed in the in-vehicle terminal 130 while the print request destination is specified, various information obtained based on the search result list screen 800 and the reservation screen 600. Is sent to the management server 110 as print request information (image data to be printed and its print condition information, print request destination, reservation information, etc.).

  Note that the image data to be printed is acquired by, for example, reading from the storage medium of the digital terminal 120 with GPS or the portable terminal 125 mounted in the slot of the in-vehicle terminal 130.

  In step S526, the management server 110 receives the print request information from the in-vehicle terminal 130, and temporarily stores the print request information in the RAM 22. Also, the image data to be printed in the print request information is registered in the image DB. In step S527, a browsing site for browsing image data to be printed is generated based on the received print request information. Specifically, the management server 110 generates a thumbnail image in which a unique file name is assigned to the image data to be printed, and generates a browsing site (user's personal electronic album site) including the thumbnail image.

  Next, in step S528, the management server 110, based on the position information and time information of the current position of the in-vehicle terminal 130, and the position information of the store terminal 150 that is the print request destination specified in the print request information, 130 users generate expected arrival time information for arrival at the print request destination, and print request information including the expected arrival time information (image data to be printed and its print condition information, reservation information, etc.) to the store terminal 150. Send.

  The estimated arrival time information may be input by providing an input field on the reservation screen 600. In this case, the estimated arrival time information is included in the reservation information.

  In step S <b> 541, the store terminal 150 receives the print request information from the management server 110 and temporarily stores the print request information in the RAM 22. If there is reservation information in the print request information in step S542, the reservation table for managing the reservation information is updated.

  In FIG. 4, the store terminal 150 is configured to receive the estimated arrival time information, the image data to be printed, the print condition information, and the reservation information at a time as the print request information. The image data to be printed and the printing condition information may be received only when reservation for the reservation information is possible.

  On the other hand, if reservation for the reservation information is impossible, a message indicating that is transmitted to the management server 110. In this case, the management server 110 transfers this message to the in-vehicle terminal 130. Thereby, the vehicle-mounted terminal 130 can confirm whether reservation is possible.

  In step S543, it is determined whether the print time of the image data to be printed in the print request information has arrived. If the print time has not arrived (NO in step S544), the process waits until it arrives. On the other hand, if the print time has arrived (YES in step S544), print data for the image data to be printed is generated based on the print condition information in the print request information, and this print data is transmitted to the printing apparatus 155.

  Whether or not the print time has arrived is determined, for example, based on print condition information (“receipt upon arrival” or “receipt upon settlement”) in the print request information.

  For example, when “reception upon arrival” is specified as the print condition information, it is necessary to print the image data to be printed before the print requesting user arrives at the service cooperation store. The printing time is determined in consideration of the estimated arrival time and the printing time in the information.

  On the other hand, when “Receive at Clearing” is designated as the printing condition information, the printing time is determined when it is confirmed that the print requesting user has actually arrived at the service cooperation store. Of course, printing may be executed at any time when print request information is received without making such a determination.

  Next, in step S561, the printing apparatus 155 receives print data from the store terminal 150 and temporarily stores it in the memory. In step S562, an image based on the print data is printed.

  In step S563, print history data is transmitted to the store terminal 150 as the print result (print requester name, print size, number of prints, print date, etc.). In addition to this, this print history data is transmitted to the management server 110.

  When the management server 110 receives the print history data, it registers it in the print history DB. Also, the management server 110 periodically refers to the print history DB, generates billing information for billing the service fee for the user who uses the service, and registers this in the billing DB.

  In step S545, the store terminal 150 receives the print history data from the printing apparatus 155, and temporarily stores the print history data in the RAM 22. Based on the print history data, a print fee charged to the print requesting user is calculated. In step S546, billing information for charging the printing fee at the cashier terminal 156 is generated, and the billing information is transmitted to the cashier terminal 156.

  In step S530, the cashier terminal 156 receives billing information from the store terminal 150. In step S531, a receipt is printed based on the billing information.

  When the print requesting user uses a service provided by the service cooperating store (eating and drinking, refueling), the cash register terminal 156 prints a printing fee based on the billing information and a receipt including the service fee. .

  As described above, according to the flowchart of FIG. 4, the user of the in-vehicle terminal 130 can request printing of image data to be printed at the nearest service cooperation store from the current position, and at the same time, the service cooperation store. You can make a reservation for the service provided by.

  In FIG. 4, after the management server 110 generates a browsing site for image data to be printed based on print request information from the in-vehicle terminal 130, the print request information is transmitted to the store terminal 150 that is the print request destination. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, by simply causing the management server 110 to function as the above-described guide server, the in-vehicle terminal 130 directly sends the print request information generated based on the list information provided from the management server 110 to the store terminal 150 that is the print request destination. It is good also as a structure which transmits. The printing process with this configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another example of the brochure printing process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  7, step S601 to step S605, step S621 to step S625, step S641 to step S646, step S661 to step S663, step S630 and step S631 are the same as step S501 to step S505 and step S521 to step S521 of FIG. This corresponds to S525, step S541 to step S546, step S561 to step S563, step S530, and step S531.

  However, in FIG. 7, the in-vehicle terminal 130 directly transmits the print request information generated in step S <b> 605 to the store terminal 150 that is the print request destination without going through the management server 110. In this case, since the management server does not receive the print request information including the image data to be printed, a browsing site for the image data to be printed is not generated.

  Further, the store terminal 150 may receive only the reservation information from the in-vehicle terminal 130 first, and may receive the image data to be printed from the in-vehicle terminal 130 according to whether or not the reservation is possible. At this time, if reservation is impossible, a message indicating that is transmitted to the in-vehicle terminal 130.

  In FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, the configuration is such that the printing process involving the management server 110 is executed, but when the in-vehicle terminal 130 has sufficient processing capability and ample storage resources, the management server 110 executes it. It is good also as a structure which performs the process to perform by the vehicle-mounted terminal 130 single-piece | unit. The printing process with this configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing another example of the printing process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 8, step S741 to step S746, step S761 to step S763, step S730 and step S731 correspond to step S641 to step S646, step S661 to step S663, step S630 and step S631 in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, first, in step S701, on the in-vehicle terminal 130, in order to print the image data at the nearest service cooperation store, a search screen for searching for the nearest service cooperation store is displayed based on the user's operation. indicate. In step S702, a service cooperation store corresponding to the search condition input via the search screen is searched from the store DB stored in its own HD 28.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not there is a service cooperation store corresponding to the search condition. If there is no service cooperation store that satisfies the search condition (NO in step S703), the process proceeds to step S704, and error information indicating that is displayed.

  On the other hand, if there is a service cooperation store that satisfies the search condition in step S703 (YES in step S703), the process proceeds to step S705, and the management server 110 is list information including a list of service cooperation stores that satisfy the search condition. A certain search result list screen (FIG. 5) is displayed.

  In step S706, when the confirmation button 850 of the search result list screen 800 is pressed in the in-vehicle terminal 130 while the print request destination is specified, various information obtained based on the search result list screen 800 and the reservation screen 600. Print request information (image data to be printed and its print condition information, print request destination, reservation information, etc.) is transmitted to the store terminal 150 serving as the print request destination.

  Thereafter, the same processing as that after step S642 in FIG. 6 is executed after step S741.

  The print processing described in FIGS. 4, 7, and 8 is an example, and the terminal for executing various processes is appropriately set according to the use, purpose, and terminal affiliation according to the use, purpose, and terminal affiliation. Is possible.

  4, 7, and 8 are configured to output print request information from the in-vehicle terminal 130, but are described with reference to FIGS. 4, 7, and 8 using the digital terminal 120 with GPS. It is also possible to execute the process.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  1) From the in-vehicle terminal 130 or the GPS digital terminal 120, based on the current position, the traveling direction, and the current time, it is possible to search for an optimal print base for printing image data to be printed and execute a print request. Reservation (restaurant, refueling) of services provided by the printing base can be performed at the same time, which is very convenient for both printing requests and service usage.

  2) It is possible to make a reservation for the service at the printing base from a remote location, and the time for receiving the printed matter can be specified in detail, such as when it arrives or when a fee is paid, thereby minimizing time loss. In particular, when the printing base (service cooperating store) is a restaurant, it is possible to check the printed matter while waiting for cooking by receiving a photo upon arrival. In addition, the service cooperating stores can also differentiate their sales from the main business, commission income, and competition without worrying about a decline in customer turnover.

  3) By directly accessing the management server 110 with the in-vehicle terminal 130 or the digital terminal 120 with GPS, the user searches and registers a print base for image data to be printed, reserves a service provided by the print base, and is for personal use only. Because it is possible to automatically create an electronic album site, even if you take a lot of images on the go, you can print out the printed image data without worrying about the capacity of the storage medium and without time loss. Can be received at.

  Although the embodiments have been described in detail above, the present invention can take an embodiment as, for example, a system, an apparatus, a method, a program, or a storage medium, and specifically includes a plurality of devices. The present invention may be applied to a system that is configured, or may be applied to an apparatus that includes a single device.

  In the present invention, a software program (in the embodiment, a program corresponding to the flowchart shown in the figure) that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment is directly or remotely supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer of the system or apparatus Is also achieved by reading and executing the supplied program code.

  Accordingly, since the functions of the present invention are implemented by computer, the program code installed in the computer also implements the present invention. In other words, the present invention includes a computer program itself for realizing the functional processing of the present invention.

  In that case, as long as it has the function of a program, it may be in the form of object code, a program executed by an interpreter, script data supplied to the OS, or the like.

  As a recording medium for supplying the program, for example, floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, MO, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card ROM, DVD (DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD + R, DVD + RW).

  As another program supply method, a client computer browser is used to connect to an Internet homepage, and the computer program of the present invention itself or a compressed file including an automatic installation function is downloaded from the homepage to a recording medium such as a hard disk. Can also be supplied. It can also be realized by dividing the program code constituting the program of the present invention into a plurality of files and downloading each file from a different homepage. That is, a WWW server that allows a plurality of users to download a program file for realizing the functional processing of the present invention on a computer is also included in the present invention.

  In addition, the program of the present invention is encrypted, stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, distributed to users, and key information for decryption is downloaded from a homepage via the Internet to users who have cleared predetermined conditions. It is also possible to execute the encrypted program by using the key information and install the program on a computer.

  In addition to the functions of the above-described embodiments being realized by the computer executing the read program, the OS running on the computer based on the instruction of the program is a part of the actual processing. Alternatively, the functions of the above-described embodiment can be realized by performing all of them and performing the processing.

  Furthermore, after the program read from the recording medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion board or The CPU or the like provided in the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the content printing system of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the various terminals of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the various terminals of embodiment of this invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a printing process according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search result list screen of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reservation screen of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows another example of the printing process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows another example of the printing process of embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Communication line 110 Management server 120 GPS digital terminal 125 Portable terminal 130 In-vehicle terminal 150 Store terminal 140, 155 Printing device 156 Cash register terminal 160 User terminal

Claims (12)

A print base terminal included in each of the plurality of print bases, a print management server that stores location information of the print base terminals, and an information processing terminal that generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base via a communication line A connectable content printing system,
The information processing terminal
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and First receiving means for receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
A plurality of print base candidates on a screen displayed using the screen information received by the first receiving means, a desired print base , a print request designating a print condition at the desired print base, and the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the provided printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and and image data, via the communication line, a first transmission means for transmitting to the print server in order to transmit to the print base terminal of print base specified in the batch specification means ,
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; Prepared,
The print management server
Second receiving means for receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Search means for searching for a printing base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received by the second receiving means;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched by the search means, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base Second transmission means for transmitting screen information for causing the information processing terminal to display a screen for designating the image data to be printed by the information processing terminal;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and a predetermined different from the print provided at the designated print base Third receiving means for receiving request information including a reservation request for using a service and the image data to be printed at the designated printing base from the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Third transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Means,
When the reservation using the reservation request is impossible at the printing base terminal, the message transmitted by the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible is transferred to the information processing terminal. A content printing system comprising: a message transfer unit. An information processing terminal that is connectable to a print base terminal of each of a plurality of print bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and Receiving means for receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates of a screen displayed using the screen information received by the receiving unit, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, it is provided in the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; An information processing terminal comprising: An information processing terminal that is connectable to a print base terminal of each of a plurality of print bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
Search means for searching for print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidate retrieved by said retrieval means, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, the printing and different predetermined service provided by the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for use and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, A print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the collective designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; An information processing terminal comprising: The request information is an expected arrival time that is an expected time at which the user of the information processing terminal arrives at the print base in order to receive a printed matter when the user of the information processing terminal arrives at the print base designated by the batch designation unit. The information processing terminal according to claim 2, wherein the information processing terminal includes time. The information processing terminal can be connected to the print base terminal of each of the plurality of print bases via a communication line, and the print base for the request information for requesting printing at the desired print base output from the information processing terminal is searched. A print management server that
First receiving means for receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Search means for searching for a print base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received by the first receiving means;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched by the search means, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base First transmission means for transmitting to the information processing terminal screen information for causing the information processing terminal to display a screen for designating the image data to be printed at step S ;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and the information processing terminal In order to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base when a reservation request is made to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base in FIG. Second receiving means for receiving from the information processing terminal via the communication line the request information including the reservation request and the image data to be printed at the designated printing base ;
A second transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Means,
Wherein when the printing base terminal can not be reserved using the reservation request, message transfers received from the print base terminal, a message indicating reservation is impossible with the reservation request to the information processing terminal A print management server comprising a transfer means. The request information includes an expected arrival time that is an expected time at which the user of the information processing terminal arrives at the printing base in order to receive a printed matter upon arrival at the designated printing base by the user of the information processing terminal. The print management server according to claim 5, wherein: A control method for an information processing terminal that is connectable to a print base terminal of each of a plurality of print bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base,
A reading step of reading out image data stored in the storage medium;
An acquisition step of acquiring position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired in the acquisition step, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and A receiving step of receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates of a screen displayed using the screen information received in the reception step, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, is provided in the desired print base A batch designation step for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation step , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the batch designation step via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and A transmission step of transmitting image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the batch designation step via the communication line ;
A message receiving step of receiving, when the reservation using the reservation request is impossible at the printing base terminal, a message transmitted from the printing base terminal to the effect that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible; A method of controlling an information processing terminal comprising: A control method for an information processing terminal that is connectable to a print base terminal of each of a plurality of print bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired print base,
A reading step of reading out image data stored in the storage medium;
An acquisition step of acquiring position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
Based on the positional information acquired in the acquisition step, a search step for searching for a printing base candidate for printing the image data;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates found by the search process, the print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, the printing and different predetermined service provided by the desired print base A batch designation step for designating a reservation request for use and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation step , the reservation request, A print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the collective designation step via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and A transmission step of transmitting image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated in the batch designation step via the communication line ;
A message receiving step of receiving a message indicating that reservation using the reservation request is impossible, which is transmitted from the print base terminal when reservation using the reservation request is impossible at the print base terminal; A method of controlling an information processing terminal comprising: The information processing terminal can be connected to the print base terminal of each of the plurality of print bases via a communication line, and the print base for the request information for requesting printing at the desired print base output from the information processing terminal is searched. A print management server control method,
A first receiving step of receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
A search step of searching for a print base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received in the first reception step;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched in the searching step, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base A first transmission step of transmitting, to the information processing terminal, screen information for causing the information processing terminal to display a screen for designating the image data to be printed in step S;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and the information processing terminal In order to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base when a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in FIG . A second receiving step of receiving request information including a reservation request and the image data to be printed at the designated print base from the information processing terminal via the communication line;
A second transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Process,
When the reservation using the reservation request is not possible at the printing base terminal, the information processing terminal receives a message transmitted from the printing base terminal that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible. And a message transfer step for transferring to the print management server. A program for causing a computer to control the information processing terminal that can be connected to a printing base terminal of each of a plurality of printing bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired printing base. There,
The computer,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
A plurality of print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means, print conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the print base, and Receiving means for receiving screen information for displaying a screen for designating image data from the print management server via the communication line;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidates of a screen displayed using the screen information received by the receiving unit, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, it is provided in the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing, and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, The print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, receiving from the printing base terminal a message indicating that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible. A program characterized by functioning. A program for causing a computer to control the information processing terminal that can be connected to a printing base terminal of each of a plurality of printing bases via a communication line and generates request information for requesting printing at a desired printing base. There,
The computer,
Storage means for storing image data;
Obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position of the information processing terminal;
Search means for searching for print base candidates for printing the image data based on the position information acquired by the acquisition means;
The desired print base from a plurality of print base candidate retrieved by said retrieval means, a print request specifying the printing conditions in the desired print base, the printing and different predetermined service provided by the desired print base Batch designation means for designating a reservation request for use and the image data to be printed at the desired printing base ;
When a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is made in accordance with the operation for confirming the batch designation in the batch designation unit , the reservation request, A print management server for transmitting request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data and the image data to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the collective designation means via the communication line. Request information including a print request for requesting printing of the image data, if a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the desired printing base is not made, and Transmitting means for transmitting the image data to the print management server to be transmitted to the print base terminal of the print base designated by the batch designation means via the communication line ;
Message receiving means for receiving, when the printing base terminal cannot make a reservation using the reservation request, receiving from the printing base terminal a message indicating that the reservation using the reservation request is impossible. A program characterized by functioning. The information processing terminal can be connected to the print base terminal of each of the plurality of print bases via a communication line, and the print base for the request information for requesting printing at the desired print base output from the information processing terminal is searched. A program for causing a computer to control the control of the print management server
The computer,
First receiving means for receiving position information of a current position of the information processing terminal via the communication line;
Search means for searching for a print base candidate for printing the image data of the information processing terminal based on the position information received by the first receiving means;
Via the communication line, a plurality of printing base candidates searched by the search means, printing conditions, a reservation request for using a predetermined service different from printing provided at the printing base, and the printing base First transmission means for transmitting to the information processing terminal screen information for displaying on the information processing terminal a screen for designating the image data to be printed ;
A print base designated from the plurality of print base candidates displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, a print request for requesting printing of image data provided at the designated print base, and the information processing terminal In order to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base when a reservation request is made to use a predetermined service different from the printing provided at the designated printing base in FIG. Second receiving means for receiving from the information processing terminal via the communication line the request information including the reservation request and the image data to be printed at the designated printing base ;
A second transmission for transmitting the request information and image data to be printed at the designated print base to the print base terminal corresponding to the designated print base included in the request information via the communication line. Means,
Wherein when the printing base terminal can not be reserved using the reservation request, message transfers received from the print base terminal, a message indicating reservation is impossible with the reservation request to the information processing terminal A program that functions as a transfer means.

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