JP4553536B2 - Image storage system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention, PaintingImage storage systemAnd camera systemAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
An online album site using the Internet or the like provides a storage service for storing image data. The online album site also provides print services, image editing services, and so on.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the image data that can be used for the print service and the image editing service on the online album site is only the image data generated in a general-purpose image format.
[0004]
  The present inventionRAW of different image formats generated by each company's digital cameraProvides print service for dataPossibleImage storage systemAnd camera systemTheOfferTo do.
[0005]
Claim 1Image storage systemIsIn an image storage system of a server computer that stores image data using a network, a memory that is managed for each customer who uses the server computer and stores RAW data of a plurality of different image formats generated by each company's digital camera; Reproduction means for reproducing RAW data of a plurality of different image formats stored in the memory, wherein the image storage system provides a print service, and the reproduction means provides a plurality of different image formats for printing. The RAW data is reproduced.
[0006]
  Claim 2The image storage system according to claim 1, wherein the memory is assigned a memory capacity that can be used for each customer.
  The image storage system according to claim 3 is the image storage system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the server computer uses a network to store a digital camera capable of storing image data in the memory. And providing information necessary for accessing the memory.
  The image storage system according to claim 4 is the image storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reproduction means reproduces a plurality of different RAW data of a plurality of different image formats. It has reproduction software.
  The camera system according to claim 5 includes a digital camera having an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and generates RAW data, and the image storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The digital camera transmits the RAW data generated by the imaging unit to the image storage system, and the image storage system stores the RAW data transmitted from the digital camera in the memory. The RAW data stored in the memory is reproduced by the reproducing means for printing by executing software necessary for reproducing the data.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The online shop system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the online shop system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0017]
The system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a digital camera 1, a server computer 2, and a customer computer 3. The digital camera 1, the server computer 2, and the customer computer 3 are communicably connected via a network such as the Internet. In order to enable communication between the digital camera 1, the server computer 2, and the customer computer 3 via the Internet, an Internet provider or the like is necessary. In addition, although a system using the Internet is illustrated in FIG. 1, it can also be realized by a system using a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or an extranet.
[0018]
The digital camera 1 images a subject and generates image data that is digital data. The digital camera 1 is connected to the Internet wirelessly or by wire, communicates with the server computer 2, and transmits the generated image data to the server computer 2. The digital camera 1 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
[0019]
The server computer 2 is a server including an image storage unit that can store image data transmitted from the digital camera 1. The server computer 2 is a server that is operated by a company that manufactures and sells the digital camera 1 and provides a web site that provides online shopping services, image storage services, and the like.
[0020]
The customer computer 3 is a computer used by a customer of the digital camera 1. The customer computer 3 is connected to the Internet wirelessly or by wire, communicates with the server computer 2, and uses an online shopping service, an image storage server, or the like provided by the server computer 2.
[0021]
The configuration inside the digital camera 1 will be described below. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the digital camera 1.
[0022]
The digital camera 1 includes a CPU 101, a communication circuit 102, a monitor 103, a switch circuit 104, a built-in memory 105, a memory card slot 106, and an information control circuit 107. The digital camera 1 is naturally provided with an image sensor, an image processing circuit, and the like, but the description thereof is omitted because it is not directly related to the present invention.
[0023]
The CPU 101 controls a circuit built in the digital camera 1 and controls all of the digital camera 1. The communication circuit 102 is a circuit for wirelessly or wiredly connecting to a network such as the Internet and transmitting / receiving signals via the network such as the Internet. The monitor 103 is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like and displays a captured image, a menu screen, a warning screen, and the like. The switch circuit 104 is electrically connected to various buttons and switches provided in the digital camera 1 and is a circuit that detects operations of the various buttons and switches.
[0024]
The built-in memory 105 is a memory that holds program data such as firmware for controlling the digital camera 1. The built-in memory 105 holds various data such as site information in addition to the program data. The memory card slot 106 writes image data taken on a memory card inserted. The image processing circuit 107 changes the image format of the image data.
[0025]
The online shop site provided by the server computer 2 will be described below. In the online shop, digital cameras, digital camera accessories, etc. can be purchased online. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a page for purchasing accessories of the digital camera 1 on the online shop site.
[0026]
Data 200, 201, and 202 are for indicating accessories that can be purchased. In FIG. 3, data 200 indicates a strobe, data 201 indicates a memory card mounted on the digital camera 1, and data 202 indicates a memory capacity. The memory capacity to be purchased here refers to the memory capacity that can be used by the customer in the memory in the server computer 2 that stores the image data transmitted from the digital camera 1 or the customer computer 3.
[0027]
The radio button 203 is for selecting the capacity of the memory card desired to be purchased. The radio button 204 is for selecting a memory capacity desired to be purchased. The radio button 204 can select any of 500 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB as the memory capacity. The purchase button 205 is a button that is clicked when purchasing a strobe. The purchase button 206 is a button that is clicked when purchasing a memory card. The purchase button 207 is a button that is clicked when purchasing memory capacity.
[0028]
When detecting that the purchase button 207 for purchasing the memory capacity is clicked by the customer, the server computer 2 transmits a page shown in FIG. 4 to the customer computer 3. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a page for setting options that can be selected when purchasing memory capacity.
[0029]
In the option setting of the page of FIG. 4, what kind of treatment is performed when image data is stored exceeding the purchased memory capacity is set.
[0030]
Options that can be selected when the purchased memory capacity is exceeded include rental, purchase of additional memory capacity, and unusable. This can be selected by checking one of the radio buttons 301, 306, and 308.
[0031]
The radio button 301 is checked when “rental” is selected as an option. If you choose to rent, you will be able to rent memory capacity that can be temporarily used when the memory capacity is exceeded. When rental is selected, the memory capacity to be rented is set with the radio button 302, and the rental period is set with the radio button 303. Furthermore, the radio button 304 sets what action is taken when the purchased memory capacity is exceeded at the end of the set rental period. Options that can be set with the radio button 304 are “delete image” and “buy”. When image deletion is selected, image data exceeding the purchased memory capacity is automatically deleted. When purchasing is selected, the memory capacity is automatically purchased. When image deletion is selected, the radio button 305 can be used to preferentially delete new image data or delete old image data.
[0032]
The radio button 306 is checked when “Purchase additional memory capacity” is selected as an option. If the purchase of additional memory capacity is selected, the additional memory capacity is automatically purchased when the memory capacity is exceeded. If the purchase of additional memory capacity is selected, the memory capacity to be additionally purchased can be selected with the radio button 307.
[0033]
The radio button 308 is checked when “unusable” is selected as an option. If unusable is selected, no more image data can be stored when the memory capacity is exceeded. In the amount column 309, an amount added by option setting is displayed.
[0034]
In this embodiment, “rental” is selected with the radio button 301, “1 GB (free)” is selected with the radio button 302, and “one week (free)” is selected with the radio button 303, as initial values of option settings. Has been. Therefore, when the forward button 310 is clicked on the page shown in FIG. 4, this initial value option setting is selected. This initial option setting is provided free of charge and is very effective for customers.
[0035]
When the forward button 310 is clicked, the user jumps to a purchase procedure page for selecting an address, name, payment method, and the like. Since the purchase procedure is the same as that already used in many online shop sites, it will be omitted. Like regular products, it can be purchased together with other products. Naturally, when only the memory capacity is purchased, the purchase fee cannot be paid by cash on delivery, and the shipping fee is not charged. When the purchase procedure is completed, the page shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted.
[0036]
FIG. 5 includes a folder name entry field 401 and a forward button 402. The folder name entry column 401 is a column for entering the folder name of the purchased memory capacity. Customer image data is stored in the folder having the folder name entered in the folder name entry field 401. By specifying a folder name to the customer, it is effective when switching the memory when a customer who has purchased a plurality of memory capacities uses one digital camera. For example, when switching memory between business and private, it can be switched by folder name. Also, when using one digital camera in the family, you can switch to the folder you purchased in the same way.
[0037]
When the forward button 402 is clicked, the page shown in FIG. 6 is transmitted.
[0038]
FIG. 6 is a page in which the address information in which the purchased memory capacity exists and the access key necessary for access are described. By registering the access key transmitted to the digital camera 1, the image data can be automatically transmitted to the folder in the purchased memory area and stored. Image data can be stored in the same folder from a plurality of digital cameras as well as a single digital camera. In addition, even digital cameras that are not set to save image data simply by entering an access key can be used by entering the sent address and entering the access key on the delivered page. Therefore, any digital camera in an environment where the Internet communication function and browser software can be used can be used.
[0039]
The purchase control of the memory capacity in the above online shop will be specifically described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the memory capacity purchase control executed by the server computer 2. The flow shown in FIG. 7 starts by receiving a signal for accessing the accessory purchase page of the digital camera 1 at the online shop site.
[0040]
First, in step S101, the accessory page of the digital camera 1 shown in FIG. Next, in step S102, it is detected whether or not a signal indicating that the purchase button 205 or 206 has been clicked is received. If received, the process proceeds to step S103, and if not received, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S103, a predetermined purchase process is started.
[0041]
On the other hand, in step S104, it is detected whether or not a signal indicating that the purchase button 207 has been clicked is received. If received, the process proceeds to step S105. If not received, the process returns to step S102. In step S105, the option page shown in FIG. Next, in step S106, it is detected whether or not a signal indicating that the forward button 310 has been clicked is received. If received, the process proceeds to step S107. If not received, the detection is continued. In step S107, a predetermined purchase process is started. In step S108, the folder name entry page shown in FIG.
[0042]
In step S109, it is detected whether or not a signal indicating that the forward button 402 has been clicked is received. If received, the process proceeds to step S110. If not received, the detection is continued. In step S110, a folder having the folder name written in the large-capacity memory of the server computer 2 is created. Also, the purchase memory capacity and option settings are registered in the customer information. When the memory capacity is exceeded by the registered customer information, an appropriate process is performed according to the content set as an option. In step S111, the page with the access key and address shown in FIG.
[0043]
Next, control executed when the purchased memory capacity is exceeded will be described.
[0044]
The control performed when rental is selected in the option settings when purchasing memory capacity will be described.
[0045]
Free storage for a certain period of time, such as rental of option settings, deleting images when a certain period has passed, and paying for memory, so that the memory capacity will not be disturbed during shooting, and the memory capacity of the server computer 2 is wasted It can also prevent the enlargement.
[0046]
Although the present embodiment has been described as an option setting for a memory capacity purchaser, it may be applied as a countermeasure for the excess memory capacity in a service that provides a predetermined memory capacity free of charge. Further, in the present embodiment, this option can be selected from a plurality of options, but only control of this option setting may be provided to all customers.
[0047]
In addition, when the excess is resolved even temporarily, the timing of the predetermined date and time is reset. Therefore, no additional charge will be collected even if the image data is deleted, the image data is deleted, and the image data is excessively exceeded at the time of shooting.
[0048]
The rental control executed by the server computer 2 will be specifically described below.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control executed by the server computer 2. The flow shown in FIG. 8 is always executed repeatedly.
[0049]
First, in step S201, memory capacity information and rental time limit information registered as customer information are acquired. The memory capacity information is a memory capacity that can be used by a customer. In step S202, where the rental term information is the rental term selected in the option settings, it is detected whether the stored image data exceeds the memory capacity. If so, the process proceeds to step S204, and if not, the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, the stored date / time information is deleted.
[0050]
In step S204, it is detected whether date / time information is stored. If stored, the process proceeds to step S207. If not stored, the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, date information is stored. In step S206, the customer's digital camera 1 and customer computer 3 are warned that the memory capacity has been exceeded. Inform them that an additional fee will be collected if they are not deleted at the same time as the warning.
[0051]
On the other hand, in step S207, the stored date / time information is read. In step S208, an elapsed time after exceeding the memory capacity is calculated from the read date / time information and the current date / time. In step S209, it is determined whether or not the rental deadline has been exceeded by comparing the previously acquired rental deadline information with the elapsed time.
[0052]
Next, in step S210, image data that exceeds the memory capacity is deleted, or an additional memory capacity is charged. Whether to delete or charge depends on the option setting described above. When charging is performed, the additional memory information is registered in the customer information. In step S211, the customer is notified of the deletion or charging.
[0053]
By controlling in this way, a large amount of image data is temporarily transmitted to the server computer 2 at the time of shooting, print ordering, etc., and unnecessary image data is deleted later even if the usable memory capacity is exceeded. Or downloaded to the customer computer 3 for use without incurring costs. Therefore, the customer can send the image data without worrying about the memory capacity at the time of shooting or ordering the print without paying for the memory capacity exceeding the memory capacity necessary for storing normal image data. it can.
[0054]
In addition, when “Purchase additional memory capacity” is selected in the option settings and the memory capacity that the customer can use is exceeded, the additional memory capacity is automatically purchased.
[0055]
In addition to the online shop service and the image storage service, the server computer 2 provides various services that use image data.
[0056]
A service for printing image data, a service for attaching to an e-mail and sending it to another person, a service for creating an electronic card and sending it to another person, etc. can be performed.
[0057]
Next, a server system capable of handling image data generated in an image format unique to each digital camera will be described.
[0058]
Some digital cameras 1 have a function of recording data from an image sensor with RAW data that is output almost without processing. RAW data cannot be reproduced by general-purpose image reproduction software because the data format of each maker that provides a digital camera differs.
[0059]
Accordingly, there is no problem as long as it is a service that only stores image data including RAW data. However, in order to perform a printout service, an image editing service, or the like, software for reproducing RAW data of each manufacturer is installed on the server computer 2. It is necessary to prepare for. In addition to RAW data, image data in a format unique to the manufacturer can be reproduced.
[0060]
Below, the structure of the memory 20 in the server computer 2 is demonstrated. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the memory 20 of the server computer 2. The memory 20 includes a customer image data storage area 21, a site program area 22, an image reproduction program area 23, and a customer information area 24.
[0061]
The customer image data storage area 21 is an area for storing image data including the memory capacity purchased by the customer. The site program area 22 is an area for storing programs for operating sites such as online shops and print services, page data, and the like. The image reproduction program area 23 is an area for storing a program for reproducing image data created in an image format unique to each company or a general-purpose image format. The customer information area 24 is a database area for storing customer customer information.
[0062]
The server computer 2 stores a program capable of reproducing original format image data such as RAW data of each company in the image reproduction program area 23. This enables services such as printout for any image data in any image format. Of course, it is necessary to obtain the right to use each company's image playback program.
[0063]
By doing so, it is possible to handle high-quality RAW data generated by each company's digital cameras, and therefore, high-definition printouts and the like can be realized.
[0064]
The control executed by the server computer 2 will be specifically described below. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the control executed by the server computer 2. The flowchart shown in FIG. 10 starts when some service such as printing is designated for image data in a unique format.
[0065]
First, in step S301, the image format of the image data is analyzed. In step S302, software necessary for reproducing image data is executed. In step S303, the image data is reproduced by the executed software. In step S304, a designated service is provided using the reproduced image.
[0066]
By controlling in this way, various services can be executed on the image data of each company's original format.
[0067]
In the system according to the embodiment described below, instead of having the software of each company's own format in the server computer 2, a partnership with each company is sent, and a copy of the image data of the original format is sent to each company, and the printout is performed. And so on.
[0068]
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the system configuration. In the present system, the description of the same configuration as in FIG. 1 is omitted. The system shown in FIG. 11 includes a digital camera 1, a server computer 2, a customer computer 3, and server computers 4, 5, and 6. Each server computer 2 and server computers 4, 5, and 6 are connected to be communicable via the Internet. The server computer 2 includes a company database 25 in which each company server computer is associated with each company's original format image data. By using this database, it is possible to reproduce the original format image data for which a printout order has been placed, and to extract a server computer capable of printing out.
[0069]
The server computer 2 extracts the server computer when receiving a print order of the original format image data, and transmits the image data and the order information to the server computer. In addition, when there is an order to print out the image data in the general format together with the image data in the original format, the server computer 2 also transmits the image data in the general format and prints it out at the same time. By doing so, the customer does not pay the shipping cost twice. The fee collection from the customer is performed by the operating company of the server computer 2, and the fee is paid to the operating company of the printed server computer.
[0070]
Specific control will be described below. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control executed by the server computer 2. The flow shown in FIG. 12 starts when a print order is received from a customer.
[0071]
First, in step S401, it is detected whether or not image data for which a print order has been placed includes image data in a unique format such as RAW data. If it is included, the process proceeds to step S403. If it is not included, the process proceeds to step S402. In step S402, the server computer 2 performs printout processing. On the other hand, in step S403, it is extracted on which server computer the original format image data for which the print order has been placed can be reproduced. Extraction is performed using a database stored in each company database 21. In step S404, the extracted server computer is connected. In step S405, all image data for which a print order including image data in a unique format has been ordered and the order data are transmitted to the connected server computer.
[0072]
Alternatively, the server computer 2 may return the data to a format that can be printed out by another server computer, and the server computer 2 may print it out.
[0073]
Below, the rental system of this embodiment is demonstrated.
[0074]
For example, when a group trip is performed, a camera that can use wireless communication such as Bluetooth is lent, a tour operator carries a server computer, and image data taken by a tourist is received from the digital camera by the server computer. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the rental system of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the rental system according to the present embodiment includes a server computer 2, a simple server computer 7, and a plurality of digital cameras. The server computer 2 and the simple server computer 7 are connected to be communicable via the Internet.
The simple server computer 7 and the plurality of digital cameras are connected by a wireless LAN such as Bluetooth.
[0075]
The simple server computer 7 includes a memory 70 and is a computer that is carried by a tour operator, a guide, a professional photographer, or the like who accompanies a customer's trip. A notebook computer or PDA may be used as long as it has a certain amount of memory capacity and a communication function with a digital camera.
[0076]
The digital camera has a function of communicating with the simple server computer 7. In the present embodiment, the digital camera is rented out from a travel agency to a customer. However, even if it is not a rented digital camera, it can be used similarly if it is a digital camera having a communication function of the same communication standard. The image data photographed by the digital camera is automatically transmitted to the simple server computer 7 and stored. In FIG. 13, the digital camera A is used by the customer A, the digital camera B is used by the customer C, and the digital camera C is used by the customer C. The digital camera D is used by a tour operator, a guide, a professional photographer, and the like accompanying the trip.
[0077]
The memory 70 of the simple server computer 7 will be described below. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a memory configuration of the memory 70. As shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of folders are created in the memory 70.
[0078]
Folder A stores image data transmitted from digital camera A. Similarly, folders B, C, and D store image data transmitted from digital cameras B, C, and D, respectively. Also, customers such as couples can save image data taken by two digital cameras in a common folder.
[0079]
Customer A can use digital camera A to play back, delete, etc. the image data in folder A. However, customer A cannot do anything with the image data in folders B and C of other customers B and C.
[0080]
The folder D stores image data of group photos and commemorative photos taken by all the digital cameras D taken by tour operators, professional photographers, and the like. The image data stored in the folder D is set so that all customers can access it. However, the image data stored in the folder D can be reproduced but cannot be copied or deleted. In addition, the image data transmitted by the customer's digital camera cannot be stored.
[0081]
Further, instead of storing the image data captured by the digital camera D in the folder D, the image data may be transferred to everyone's folder.
[0082]
The simple server computer 7 uploads image data to the server computer 2. A password for viewing image data is also given to family members waiting at home. For example, the image data in the folder A can be viewed by the customer A's family. Thereby, the family waiting at home can confirm the safety of the traveler.
[0083]
In the case of a bus tour, the simple server computer 7 may be installed in the bus. The image data may be temporarily stored in the digital camera, and the image data may be transferred from the digital camera to the simple server computer 7 during movement on the bus.
[0084]
Since the image data is uploaded to the server computer 2, the image data can be accessed by a personal computer or the like via the Internet.
[0085]
In the rental system of the present embodiment, the memory rental is continued for a predetermined period after the trip is completed. Hereinafter, the rental control of the rental system of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating rental control executed by the server computer 2. In this flow, an example in which the predetermined period is 30 days will be described.
[0086]
First, in step S501, it is detected whether or not 25 days have elapsed since the end of the trip.
If 25 days have passed, the process proceeds to step S502, and if not, detection continues. In step S502, a warning that the image data will be deleted is notified to the customer by e-mail or the like when 30 days of the predetermined period come. In addition to the warning, a guidance for purchasing the memory capacity is also notified at the same time.
[0087]
In step S503, it is detected whether or not purchase has been made. If it has been purchased, this flow is terminated. If it has not been purchased, the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, it is detected whether or not 30 days, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed. If 30 days have passed, the process proceeds to step S505, and if not, the process returns to step S503. In step S505, the image data is deleted.
[0088]
In addition, the following services can be received within this predetermined period.
[0089]
You can still receive services such as downloading image data, sending it attached to an e-mail, printing it out, creating an electronic card, and creating a calendar.
[0090]
Provide a logo to be inserted into the print when printing. For example, logos tailored to travel such as logos of tourist spots are prepared. In addition, there is a restriction on the image data stored in the folder D as described above. Downloads will be charged, and printouts will also be set higher than normal. Other services are also charged.
[0091]
This service will be described specifically. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a page provided by this service.
[0092]
The image display unit 600 is a display unit that displays selected image data. A logo portion 601 is displayed in the image display portion 600 when a logo is selected. The image selection button 602 is a button that is clicked when selecting image data to be displayed on the image display unit 600. The download button 603 is a button that is clicked when downloading the image data displayed on the display unit 600. A print button 604 is a button that is clicked when printing out the image data displayed on the image display unit 600. The logo buttons 605 and 606 are clicked when it is desired to display a logo on the image data displayed on the image display 600. Multiple buttons are provided because multiple logos are available. The warning unit 607 displays a warning. In the page illustrated in FIG. 16, since the selected image data is image data taken by a crew member, a professional photographer, or the like, a warning is given that a special fee is required for downloading and printing out.
[0093]
In addition, when the memory capacity is purchased, the service is continued even after the predetermined period ends.
[0094]
In the above embodiment, an example of a group trip has been described, but the rental system of the present embodiment can be implemented when a plurality of people shoot in a group such as a photo session.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an online shop system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an internal configuration of the digital camera 1;
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a page for purchasing accessories of the digital camera 1 on an online shop site.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a page for setting options that can be selected when purchasing memory capacity;
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a page according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a page describing address information where purchased memory capacity exists and an access key necessary for access.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing memory capacity purchase control executed by the server computer 2;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control executed by the server computer 2;
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the memory 20 of the server computer 2;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the control executed by the server computer 2;
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the system configuration.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control executed by the server computer 2;
FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a rental system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a memory configuration of the memory 70;
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing rental control executed by the server computer 2;
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a page example provided by the service;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Digital camera
2 ... Server computer
3. Customer computer

Claims (5)

In an image storage system of a server computer that stores image data using a network,
A memory that is managed for each customer who uses the server computer and stores RAW data of different image formats generated by each company's digital camera;
Playback means for playing back RAW data of different image formats stored in the memory,
The image storage system provides a print service;
The image reproduction system, wherein the reproduction means reproduces RAW data of a plurality of different image formats for printing. The image storage system according to claim 1.
An image storage system , wherein the memory is allocated a memory capacity that can be used for each customer . The image storage system according to claim 1 or 2,
The server computer provides information necessary for accessing the memory to a digital camera capable of storing image data in the memory using the network.
An image storage system characterized by this. In the image storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The reproduction means has different reproduction software for reproducing RAW data of different image formats.
An image storage system characterized by this. A digital camera having an imaging unit for imaging a subject and generating RAW data;
It is comprised with the image storage system as described in any one of Claims 1-4,
The digital camera transmits the RAW data generated by the imaging unit to the image storage system,
The image storage system stores the RAW data transmitted from the digital camera in the memory, and prints the RAW data stored in the memory by executing software necessary for reproducing the RAW data. For playback by said playback means
A camera system characterized by

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