JP5526349B2 - Image providing server and photo sticker creating apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image providing server and a photo sticker creating apparatus, and more particularly, to an image providing server and a photo sticker creating apparatus for providing a photo image to an apparatus user through communication using a mobile terminal device of the apparatus user.

  A photo sticker that is installed in a game center or the like, takes a picture of the user of the device, and after the user (user) edits the image (doodles) on the image, provides it as a printed matter such as a sticker Creation devices are known. In addition, there is a service in which a photograph taken with a photo sticker creation device is transmitted to a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone or a PDA (personal digital assistant) held by the user and used as a standby photo.

  Specifically, the photo sticker creation apparatus is provided with a transmission function realized by a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) unit or the like, and the photographed and edited photograph is transmitted to an external server. By printing a browsing URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and ID (Identification Data: identification information) on a sticker, the user accesses the browsing URL from the mobile terminal device, inputs the ID, and stores it on the server Get a photo that is.

  In order to save the trouble of inputting the ID, there is also a method of providing a photograph stored in the server by transmitting a mail including a browsing URL to a mail address designated by the user and accessing the transmitted URL. .

  That is, the user inputs the e-mail address of the mobile terminal device on the photo sticker creating apparatus. The mail address entered by the user is recorded on the server. Mail is sent from the server to that address. In the transmitted mail, the URL of the server that uploaded the standby photo is described. The user downloads a standby photo from the URL.

  Generally, in order to create a plurality of photos, the photo sticker creating apparatus displays the plurality of photos on a display and accepts a favorite photo selection from the user. In addition, for the purpose of acquiring a WEB site member, a photo other than the selected photo is also transmitted to the server, and a service for allowing the member to view a photo other than the selected photo is also provided. Yes.

  Since the server processes standby photos of a plurality of users at the same time, they are classified and managed by IDs or the like.

  In Patent Document 1 below, in a photo sticker creation device, a QR (Quick Response) code is displayed on a screen for inputting a user's email address, and the QR code is read by a portable terminal device instead of entering the email address. A photo sticker that can access a server from a mobile terminal device is disclosed.

  Patent Document 2 below discloses an image transfer system that transmits a composite image from a photographic printing apparatus to an image storage server, and transmits information for accessing the image when receiving a mail from a user terminal. .

  Patent Document 3 below discloses a photography printing apparatus that reads and obtains communication setting information necessary for wireless communication with a mobile terminal device from a non-contact IC chip included in the mobile terminal device. .

Further, in Patent Document 4 below, a reader / writer unit that writes a plurality of thumbnail images generated by the thumbnail image generation unit and access function data provided by the server access providing unit into a non-contact type IC included in the mobile terminal device A photographic printing apparatus having the above is disclosed.
JP 2009-258251 A JP 2008-191714 A JP 2010-183156 A JP 2010-166435 A

If the user is prompted to input an e-mail address, the e-mail may not be transmitted correctly due to an input error. In addition, there is a problem that input is troublesome for the user. Also,
There is a problem such as mail not reaching due to an input error.

  For example, as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is also conceivable to display the image ID and the server URL on the screen with a QR code so that the QR code can be read by a mobile phone. According to this, the mail address of the user's portable terminal device can be sent by mail to the server using the QR code.

  If the operator of the user's mobile terminal device can know the address of the user's mobile terminal device, the operator can then send an advertisement e-mail to the address or manage the address as user information.

  However, there are many users who do not want to give their email addresses. Further, there is a problem that it is troublesome for the user to receive an e-mail every time the photo sticker creating apparatus is used (played). A user who has received a URL by e-mail can browse the photo again by bookmarking the URL, but there are users who find it cumbersome to increase the number of bookmarks each time they play.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and can provide an image providing server and a photo sticker creating apparatus that can reduce the trouble of inputting a mail address by a user and are highly convenient for the user. It is intended to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, an image providing server capable of performing communication between a photo sticker creating apparatus and a portable terminal device includes a photo image and a collation ID from the photo sticker creating apparatus. Receiving means for receiving the terminal ID for specifying the portable terminal device from the portable terminal device, receiving means for receiving a photo image request together with the verification ID, and the verification ID received by the receiving means A first unit that causes the portable terminal device to display a storage unit that stores the received terminal ID in association with each other and a first screen that causes the user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request. Display means, and the first screen shows the acquisition status of the photographic image corresponding to the collation ID associated with the received terminal ID. It is a screen.

  Preferably, when the image providing server receives the request by the receiving unit, the determining unit determines whether a photo image corresponding to the verification ID in the request is received by the receiving unit; and the determining unit And a second display means for causing the portable terminal device to display a second screen for allowing the user to obtain a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request when it is determined that The first display means displays the first screen on the mobile terminal device when it is determined that the determination means does not receive the first display means.

  Preferably, the collation ID received by the accepting unit from the mobile terminal device is a collation ID transmitted from the photo sticker creating device to the mobile terminal device by communication.

  Preferably, the image providing server displays the second screen after the photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request is received by the receiving unit when the display is performed by the second display unit. For display on the portable terminal device.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the photo sticker creating apparatus includes a generating unit that generates a plurality of photographic images, a printing unit that prints the photographic images generated by the generating unit, and the plurality of photographic images. A reception unit that accepts a selection of a photographic image that the user wants to acquire with the mobile terminal device, and at least a user to access the server to the mobile terminal device of the user so that the user can acquire a photographic image that has been selected by the reception unit A first transmission means for transmitting information to be transmitted, a second transmission means for transmitting at least a photographic image selected by the reception means to a server, and a user's portable terminal device by the first transmission means. After the information is transmitted, when it is necessary to transmit information for accessing the server to another user's portable terminal device, the first transmission means is used. Te, and a control means for controlling so as to transmit the information to the portable terminal device of the other user.

  Preferably, the first transmission means performs communication by short-range communication.

  Preferably, the first transmission means transmits a URL for accessing the server to the user's portable terminal device.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a method of controlling an image providing server capable of communicating between a photo sticker creating apparatus and a mobile terminal device is provided with a photo image together with a verification ID from the photo sticker creating apparatus. A receiving step for receiving, receiving from the portable terminal device a terminal ID for identifying the portable terminal device, a receiving step for receiving a request for a photo image together with a matching ID, and a matching ID received in the receiving step; A first step of causing the portable terminal device to display a first step for causing the user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the collation ID in the request, and a storage step for storing the received terminal ID in association with each other. A display step, wherein the first screen is a photographic image corresponding to a collation ID associated with the received terminal ID It is a screen that shows the acquisition situation.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling a photo sticker creating apparatus including a transmission unit that transmits information for accessing a server to a user's portable terminal device includes a generation step of generating a plurality of photo images. A printing step for printing the photographic image generated in the generation step, a reception step for accepting selection of a photographic image that the user wants to acquire with the mobile terminal device among the plurality of photographic images, and a selection in at least the reception step A first transmission step of transmitting information for accessing the server to the user's portable terminal device using the transmission means, and at least the reception step. The second transmission step of transmitting the photographic image whose selection has been accepted to the server to the server, and the user's mobile phone by the first transmission step. After the information is transmitted to the terminal device, when it is necessary to transmit information for accessing the server to another user's portable terminal device, the other user's And a control step for performing control to transmit information to the terminal device.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, an image providing server control program capable of communicating between a photo sticker creating device and a portable terminal device obtains a photo image together with a collation ID from the photo sticker creating device. A receiving step for receiving, receiving from the portable terminal device a terminal ID for identifying the portable terminal device, a receiving step for receiving a request for a photo image together with a matching ID, and a matching ID received in the receiving step; A first step of causing the portable terminal device to display a first step for causing the user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the collation ID in the request, and a storage step for storing the received terminal ID in association with each other. And displaying the first screen on the screen associated with the received terminal ID. A screen indicating the acquisition status of the corresponding photographic image ID.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program for a photo sticker creating apparatus provided with a transmission means for transmitting information for accessing a server to a user's portable terminal device generates a plurality of photo images. A printing step for printing the photographic image generated in the generation step, a reception step for accepting selection of a photographic image that the user wants to acquire with the mobile terminal device among the plurality of photographic images, and a selection in at least the reception step A first transmission step of transmitting information for accessing the server to the user's portable terminal device using the transmission means, and at least the reception step. The second transmission step of transmitting the photographic image whose selection has been accepted to the server to the server, and the user by the first transmission step. After transmitting information to the mobile terminal device, when it is necessary to transmit information for accessing the server to the mobile terminal device of another user, the other user is used using the transmitting means. And a control step of performing control to transmit information to the portable terminal device.

  According to these inventions, it is possible to provide an image providing server and a photo sticker creating apparatus that can reduce the time and effort for the user to input an e-mail address and are highly convenient for the user.

  [First Embodiment]

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a network connection example of a photo sticker creating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  A plurality of photo sticker creating apparatuses (model A) 1a to 1c and photo sticker creating apparatuses (model B) 2a and 2b installed in various stores are connected to a network N such as the Internet. The photo sticker creating apparatuses 1a to 1c include a storage unit for storing image data obtained by photographing or image input (editing operation), and a transmission unit for transmitting image data stored in the storage unit to the outside. Is provided. The transmission part in this Embodiment is a PHS unit which can insert a PHS card.

  In addition, the image providing server 201 is connected to the network N via a router via a communication unit such as a LAN line. The image providing server 201 includes a communication unit 201a, a control unit 201b, and a storage unit 201c.

  A plurality of users (users) mobile terminal devices 205 a to 205 c are connected to the network N. Each of the mobile terminal devices 205a to 205c includes a communication unit 207, an operation unit 209, a display unit 211, a storage unit 213, and a camera 105 for acquiring an image.

  The image data obtained by the photo sticker creating apparatuses 1a to 1c, 2a, 2b is stored in a transmission folder in the storage unit and transmitted to the image providing server 201 connected to the network N via a communication device such as a PHS card. Is done. The image providing server 201 stores the obtained image data.

  In addition, the user can receive the image data stored in the image providing server 201 via the network N by the mobile terminal devices 205a to 205c, whereby the image data is displayed on a standby screen of the mobile terminal devices 205a to 205c. It can be used.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the appearance of the photo sticker creating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention as seen from the photographing corner side, and FIG. 3 is a photo sticker creating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the external appearance from the print corner and the graffiti corner side.

  4 is a view of the direction in which the camera 10 exists from the inside of the shooting corner, and FIG. 5 is a view of the direction opposite to the direction in which the camera 10 exists from the inside of the shooting corner. . FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the print corner and the graffiti corner.

  Referring to FIGS. 2, 4 and 5, the photo sticker creating apparatus displays in real time the camera 10 for photographing the device user who is the subject in the photographing corner 301, and the video obtained by the camera 10, And a display 11 having a touch panel for receiving input from the user, a plurality of lighting panels including a fluorescent lamp 14 and a strobe 15, a coin insertion slot 51 for inserting coins as a consideration for photographing, and a safe And a door 55 connected to the box.

  In addition, two speakers 450 (FIG. 7) that play music during shooting and output sound for operation guidance are provided at the top of the photo sticker creating apparatus. Inside the photo sticker creating apparatus, there are provided a shooting chair on which a user as a subject can sit, and a wall as a back surface at the time of shooting. The photographing chair and the wall are colored with a chroma key color for performing chroma key processing on an image photographed by the camera 10.

  The interior of each lighting panel is formed in a box shape, and a fluorescent lamp and a strobe (light source) are arranged inside the box, and light from these light sources is irradiated to the subject through the lighting panel. As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of illumination devices including fluorescent lamps 14 and strobes 15 are also provided at the rear of the photographing corner.

  Referring to FIGS. 3 and 6, a graffiti corner 303 provided with an editing device and a print corner 305 for providing a printed matter are provided outside the photographing space of the photo sticker creating apparatus.

  Two graffiti corner editing devices are installed back to back so that two sets of users can use each other face to face. The editing apparatus includes a display 40 that displays an image obtained by photographing and receives an input for editing the image, and a tablet pen 42 for performing input on the display 40.

  In the print corner 305 for providing the printed material, the print providing unit 8 that discharges the printed material, the display 95 that displays information related to image transmission, and the like are stacked on the display 95, and are displayed by a finger from the user. A touch panel 92 that accepts input, a speaker 96 (FIG. 7) that provides guidance regarding image transmission, and a non-contact communication device 97 that performs short-distance / non-contact communication with the user's portable terminal device are provided.

  A specific example of communication by the non-contact communication device 97 is communication by FeliCa (registered trademark).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a functional configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the photo sticker creating apparatus according to the present embodiment is a central part of calculation and control for each function and processing operation, and mainly includes processing processing for play performed on the photographing side, printing, The computer device 101 executes a play processing operation mainly performed on the editing side, and a control board (DIO) 102 that controls and drives various connected devices in response to instructions from the computer device 101. . The computer device 101 exchanges image data and information data with various connected devices. The computer apparatus 101 functions as a control unit of the photo sticker creating apparatus.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus includes a power supply control unit that controls a power supply system such as the fluorescent lamp 14, the strobe 15, and the control board 102 that require a power supply, and controls the power supply voltage for these apparatuses to be stabilized. Although not shown, the power control unit is connected to a device that requires a power source in addition to the strobe 15 and performs similar control. Further, such turning on and off of the power is performed by pressing a power switch. However, forcibly terminating a program running on the computer apparatus 101 by turning off the power causes the operation to become unstable. Therefore, even if the power is turned off, UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) backs up the power for a while and transmits a power failure signal to the computer apparatus 101. In the meantime, the computer apparatus 101 performs a program termination procedure and terminates the program normally. On the other hand, when the computer apparatus 101 is terminated in a regular procedure, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the UPS.

  The computer apparatus 101 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that is an arithmetic apparatus that performs arithmetic processing as a central part of the computer apparatus 101, a program for operating the apparatus, graphic data necessary for the program, audio data, Edited images input to images and captured images, composite images obtained by combining captured images and edited images (any one of these captured images, edited images, and composite images can be a photographic image transmitted to the server), and other various images For controlling peripheral devices such as a camera, various monitors, a printer, and the like, a storage unit (which is configured by an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 104), a memory 105 serving as a temporary work area for programs, and the like. Driver (not shown) And an input / output interface (not shown) for mounting the magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or PHS unit 41 as required. In the present embodiment, the computer apparatus 101 is connected to a PHS unit 41 into which a PHS card can be inserted in order to communicate with the image providing server 201 via a network. Further, the computer apparatus 101 includes a communication unit 106 for communicating with an external device.

  When the power switch for controlling power on / off is pressed and the computer apparatus 101 is powered on from the power plug, the program is started and starts operating. The computer apparatus 101 controls the shutter timing of the connected camera 10, display and input on the touch panel display 11, and output from the printer 601. The computer device 101 controls display on the connected display 40 and input by the tablet pen 42. The printer 601 prints a sticker according to a signal from the computer apparatus 101. An image photographed and edited by the user is printed on the sticker, and further, an e-mail address for sending e-mail to the image providing server 201 and a verification ID for obtaining the image selected by the user are printed.

  The CPU 103 of the computer apparatus 101 displays on the touch panel display 11 an image (live image) captured by the camera 10 and instructions and operation screens related to shooting operations stored in the storage unit 104. The display on the touch panel display 11 displays only a live video according to a program, displays an operation screen, synthesizes and displays the live video and the operation screen, or displays another screen. When performing chroma key composition processing, the chroma capture board 17 performs image processing on an image obtained by the camera 10.

  The composition of the live image and the information related to the shooting operation and the operation screen may be performed by software stored in the storage unit 104 of the computer apparatus 101, or a dedicated control device (substrate) for performing such composition may be used. It may be performed by hardware such as connecting to the touch panel display 11.

  In addition, the computer device 101 executes the above program or outputs an instruction signal received from the touch panel included in the touch panel display 11 according to an input operation touched with a user's finger or the like to the control board 102. Send a control signal. The computer apparatus 101 transmits a control signal to the control board 102 based on an instruction signal according to an input operation touched with the tablet pen 42 received from the touch panel included in the display 40.

  The touch panel is laminated on a monitor (display). The touch panel detects an input caused by touching a user's finger or the like.

  The touch panel display 11 displays data transmitted from the computer device 101. The data transmitted from the computer device 101 is an image such as an image captured from the camera 10 or an image such as a shooting instruction or an option. By displaying these on a screen as appropriate, visual confirmation of the image at the time of shooting and operation selection Acceptance and various guidance guidance.

  The display 40 detects an input from the tablet pen 42. A data signal detected by the display 40 by an input operation with the tablet pen 42 is transmitted to the computer apparatus 101. On the display 40, data transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 is displayed. Therefore, while the user is inputting graffiti or the like, a photographed image with graffiti or the like is displayed on the display 40. That is, the user can use the tablet pen 42 to perform edit input processing on the captured image displayed on the display 40.

  The printer 601 is a printer for printing a photographed image on a printing medium such as paper, sticker, metal, or plastic, and is a printer such as a sublimation type printer or a thermoautochrome type (light fixing type direct thermal recording type). Is generally used. Note that the photo sticker creating apparatus will be described on the assumption that the sticker is printed by the printer 601, but the print medium is not limited to the sticker, and the same processing is executed even for other print media.

  The printer 601 notifies the computer apparatus 101 of a state such as the above-described out of paper. The computer apparatus 101 transmits a control signal to the control board 102 according to the state.

  Note that the components connected to the computer apparatus 101 are not limited to such a form, and may be divided for each function or for each position. Further, two or more computer devices 101 may be configured.

  The control board 102 is connected to the coin control unit 112, the service panel 113, another display unit 503, the speaker 504, the strobe control unit 110, and the like, in addition to the computer apparatus 101 and the power supply control unit. Furthermore, the control board 102 may be connected to a microcomputer 707 and a prize discharge mechanism 704 included in the providing apparatus 70 for providing a prize.

  The computer device 101 is connected to a photographing speaker 450, an editing speaker 46, a non-contact communication device 97 at a print corner, a touch panel 92, a display 95, and a speaker 96.

  The coin control unit 112 detects the correctness of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot, and transmits a detection signal indicating that the coin has been inserted into the control board 102.

  The control board 102 transmits a control signal to the coin control unit 112 according to the control signal received from the computer apparatus 101. According to the control signal, the coin control unit 112 can block the coin insertion slot so that coins are not inserted, or can discharge coins inserted into the coin insertion slot from the coin discharge slot. The coin control unit 112 functions as a coin blocker in the former case, and functions as a coin canceller in the latter case. This makes it possible to prohibit coin insertion during play.

  The strobe control unit 110 acquires a synchronization signal corresponding to the shutter timing in the camera 10. Then, the strobe 15 is controlled to emit light in synchronization with the shutter timing of the camera 10. The strobe control unit 110 is connected to the control board 102 and selects a flash illumination device such as the strobe 15 that emits light and sets the light emission level of the strobe 15. Similarly, a normal light illumination device such as a fluorescent lamp 27 may be connected to the control board 102 to set the degree of illumination.

  The computer device 101 transmits an instruction signal to the photographing speaker 450, and outputs guidance such as operation in photographing play of the photograph sticker creating device, BGM (Back Ground Music), and the like. Similarly, the computer apparatus 101 transmits an instruction signal to the editing speaker 46, and outputs guidance, BGM, and the like for operations in the editing play of the photo sticker creation apparatus. The service panel 113 is provided with a volume adjustment knob for adjusting the sound volume of the photographing speaker 450 or the editing speaker 46.

  The service panel 113 includes a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, a print counter that counts the number of printed prints, and a volume adjustment knob that adjusts the volume of sound output from the photographing speaker 450 or the editing speaker 46. , A panel with a test button for performing a test mode, a service button for enabling the apparatus to be used without inserting coins, and the installer of the photo sticker creating apparatus performs various settings and maintenance operations. Used when performing. When a control operation such as operation of a service button is performed, service panel 113 transmits a control signal according to the operation to control board 102.

  The control board 102 transmits a control signal to the service panel 113 according to the control signal received from the computer apparatus 101. The service panel 113 operates a coin counter or a print counter according to the control signal (for example, increments the counter by 1).

  Further, the computer apparatus 101 receives a control signal corresponding to the state of the printer 601, and controls display on the display 40 in accordance with the control signal.

  The PHS unit 41 functions as a communication unit by inserting a PHS card. The photo sticker creating apparatus transmits a photographic image and necessary information stored in the storage unit 104 of the computer apparatus 101 to the outside by a PHS card, receives information transmitted from the server, and stores the information in the storage unit 104. . Details of this point will be described later.

  Two tablet pens 42 for inputting to the display 40 are provided corresponding to the left and right users, respectively.

  Needless to say, the form of the photo sticker creating apparatus is not limited to the specific examples shown in FIGS. That is, other functions not shown in FIGS. 2 to 7 may be provided, or not all the functions shown in FIGS. 2 to 7 may be provided.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the display 95 in the transmission photograph selection process of the first user.

  When shooting of a photo, selection of an edited image, and editing of an image in the selected edited image are completed, printing of a sticker sheet is started based on the created print data. During printing, a transmission photo selection screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. This is a screen for allowing the first user to select a photo (image) to be transmitted to the user's mobile terminal device. Here, a situation is assumed in which shooting is performed in a group of a plurality of people, and “first user” indicates the first user in the group.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the first user can select a desired image from the photographed image and the edited image, and transmit it to the server.

  Here, seven photographs are displayed. These seven photographs are images created by shooting and editing. Here, all the photos created by shooting and editing are displayed and accepted for selection, but only the photos selected by selecting the edited image may be displayed. In addition, the pre-edited photo image selected by the selection of the edit image and the post-edit photo image edited for the photo may be displayed in a list and selected.

  Assume that a total of seven photographs are sent as one set to the image providing server 201. Information for specifying the image selected by the user is transmitted.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen for performing communication displayed on the display 95 after the transmission image is selected on the screen of FIG.

  This screen is a screen for transmitting information for accessing the server to the user's portable terminal device in order to enable the user to acquire the photographic image accepted. This screen is a screen for prompting the user to cause the non-contact communication device 97 to touch the short-range communication unit of the mobile terminal device.

  In addition, the “GET INPUT AND IMAGE” button displayed at the bottom of the screen of FIG. 9 is a button for responding to a user who does not have a short-range communication unit in the mobile terminal device, When this button is pressed, the screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed, and an input of an e-mail address is accepted from the user.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on the user's mobile terminal device when information for accessing the server is transmitted to the user's mobile terminal device on the screen of FIG. 9.

  As shown in the figure, when the non-contact communication device 97 is touched with the short-range communication unit of the mobile terminal device, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing the server is transferred to the mobile terminal device. The URL is displayed on the screen. At the end of the URL, a collation ID for specifying the photographic image selected by the user on the screen of FIG. 8 is included. Here, the collation ID is a character string “5f6b5a7obadaecd4”. When the user selects (clicks) a URL on the screen of FIG. 10, communication is performed between the server and the mobile terminal device.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a mail address input screen displayed on the display 95 when “GET INPUT AND GET IMAGE” is pressed on the screen of FIG.

  Using the address input unit on this screen, the user can input the address of his / her mobile terminal device. It is possible to input a favorite mail address such as an e-mail address or a friend's mobile terminal apparatus other than the self-portable terminal apparatus. In the upper part of the address input section in FIG. 11, four buttons each representing a carrier of the mobile terminal device are displayed. By pressing this button, a fixed domain name is displayed on the display section on the right side of the @ mark. Entered. Further, it may be determined whether at least one character has been input on the left side of the @ mark, and these buttons may be displayed to accept button input. Thereby, an erroneous input can be prevented.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a screen for performing communication displayed on the display 95 after touching the mobile terminal device on the screen of FIG. 9 or after inputting an address on the screen of FIG.

  This screen is substantially the same as the screen of FIG. 8, but it is clear that the second user is a screen for selecting a desired one from the photographed image and the edited image.

  When a selection is made on the screen of FIG. 12, a screen for performing communication of FIG. 9 is displayed on the display 95. When “Enter Address and Get Image” is pressed on the screen of FIG. 9, the display 95 displays the mail address input screen of FIG. That is, after image selection processing for the first user and touch processing (or mail address input processing) for the mobile terminal device are performed, image selection processing for the second user and touch processing for the mobile terminal device ( Or mail address input processing) is performed.

  Subsequently, processing for the third and subsequent users is performed as follows.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the display 95 in the transmission photograph selection process of the third user.

  Here, the photo selected by the first user and the photo selected by the second user are displayed. The third user selects one of the two photos. For the third and subsequent users, any of the photos selected by the first user and the photos selected by the second user without accepting selection from the seven photos on the screen of FIG. This selection is accepted.

  When selection is made on the screen of FIG. 13, a screen for performing communication of FIG. 9 is displayed on the display 95. When “Enter Address and Get Image” is pressed on the screen of FIG. 9, the display 95 displays the mail address input screen of FIG. That is, after image selection processing for the second user and touch processing (or mail address input processing) for the mobile terminal device are performed, image selection processing for the third user and touch processing for the mobile terminal device ( Or mail address input processing) is performed.

  For the fourth and subsequent users, processing similar to that for the third user is performed. The selected photo can be acquired even if it is not a WEB site member. For this reason, if two or more sheets can be selected, the acquisition of WEB site members is adversely affected. Therefore, the number of sheets that can be selected in one play is limited to a predetermined number (2 sheets). Furthermore, although it is not possible to select another new photo, access from more than that number of users is possible, so the number of accesses to the site increases as a whole, which is effective in acquiring WEB site members.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a process for acquiring an image selected by the user.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram showing processing when the user inputs a mail address on the screen of FIG. The e-mail address input to the photo sticker creating apparatus is transmitted to the image providing server 201. The image providing server 201 transmits a mail for accessing the selected image to the mail address. In the body of the e-mail, information indicating that preparation for image acquisition is complete and a URL for acquiring the image are described. The URL includes a verification ID corresponding to the image selected by the user. As a result, a screen (D3) on which a message indicating that preparation for image acquisition is complete and a URL for acquiring the image is displayed is displayed on the mobile terminal device having the mail address.

  When the user clicks the URL of the screen D3, a second screen (D2) for causing the user to obtain a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID is displayed on the mobile terminal device. On the second screen (D2), an image selected by the user is displayed, and the user can download this image and store it in the portable terminal device.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram showing processing when a URL is clicked on the screen of FIG.

  In step S901, the image providing server 201 that has received access from the mobile terminal device through the URL acquires a verification ID and a terminal ID. The control unit of the image providing server 201 determines whether an image corresponding to the collation ID has arrived from the photo sticker creating apparatus. If YES, a second screen (D2) for allowing the user to obtain a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID is displayed on the mobile terminal device. On the second screen (D2), an image selected by the user is displayed, and the user can download this image and store it in the portable terminal device. The terminal ID is an ID assigned to each mobile terminal device, and is a unique ID for distinguishing the mobile terminal device from other mobile terminal devices.

  If NO in step S901, it means that an image corresponding to the verification ID has not yet arrived from the photo sticker creating apparatus. At this time, the control unit of the image providing server 201 stores the terminal ID and the verification ID in association with each other in step S903. In addition, a first screen (D1) for causing the user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request is displayed on the mobile terminal device.

  The first screen (D1) is a screen prepared for each terminal ID. On the first screen, “Preparing” is displayed for a collation ID for which a corresponding image has not yet arrived from the photo sticker creating apparatus. Corresponding to the display of “Preparing”, the date and time when the mobile terminal device accessed the server for the first time with the collation ID, and the model name of the photo sticker creation apparatus for which photographing that can be read from the collation ID was performed Is displayed.

  On the first screen (D1), “NEW” is displayed for the collation ID for which the corresponding image has arrived from the photo sticker creating apparatus. Corresponding to the display of “NEW”, the date and time when the image corresponding to the collation ID was taken (this is included in the data of the taken image), and the model name of the photograph sticker creating apparatus where the image was taken Information is displayed. When the information is clicked by the user, a second screen (D2) corresponding to the collation ID is displayed. The screen (D1) on which “NEW” is displayed is a screen for displaying the second screen (D2).

  On the first screen (D1), when the “update” button is pressed, the screen is reloaded. In the update, the image providing server 201 confirms the registration status (presence of play information) of the image corresponding to the collation ID stored in association with the terminal ID, and if a new image arrives from the photo sticker creation device, “Preparing” is displayed as “NEW”.

  FIG. 14C is a diagram showing processing when the user inputs a mail address described in the sticker acquired by the photo sticker creating apparatus to the portable terminal device and sends a blank mail. The image providing server 201 receives the mail and transmits a mail for accessing the selected image as a reply mail to the mail. In the body of the email, a URL for acquiring an image is described. When the user clicks on the URL, a screen (D4) for inputting a collation ID is displayed on the mobile terminal device. The screen (D4) is a screen prepared for each terminal ID.

  When the user inputs a collation ID printed on the sticker on the screen (D4), a second screen (D2) for allowing the user to obtain a photographic image corresponding to the collation ID is displayed on the mobile terminal device. On the second screen (D2), an image selected by the user is displayed, and the user can download this image and store it in the portable terminal device.

  The image providing server 201 records the browsing history of past images for each terminal ID, and a link to the past browsing images is displayed on the screen (D4). When the link is clicked, a second screen (D2) for causing the user to obtain a photographic image corresponding to the history is displayed on the mobile terminal device.

  Further, on the screen (D4), a link for acquiring the image transmitted on the screen of FIG. 9 by using the portable terminal device (“Hold over GET”) is displayed. When the link is clicked, a first screen (D1) corresponding to the terminal ID is displayed.

  15 to 18 are flowcharts showing operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, the portable terminal device 205, and the image providing server 201.

  The processing of each step surrounded by a dotted line corresponds to the processing of each of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, the mobile terminal device 205, and the image providing server 201.

  Referring to FIG. 15, when the user inserts a coin into photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, a request for an image set ID and a collation ID is made as an http request to the image providing server in step S101. In step S103, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a receives the image set ID and the verification ID as an http response from the server. The image set ID is for specifying an image group created in one play, and one image set ID is acquired. The verification ID is an ID for specifying the image selected by the user. In order to allow two selections in one play, two verification IDs are acquired. That is, the two verification IDs correspond to the selections by the first person and the second person in FIGS. Since the third and subsequent users select either the first or second selected image in FIG. 13, the selected image can be specified by using one of the two verification IDs. In addition, you may perform the request | requirement and reception of these information (image set ID and collation ID) while the user is not using the photograph sticker production apparatus. In that case, information for a plurality of plays may be acquired.

  In step S105, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a executes an image creating process. This includes a process of shooting a user a plurality of times and allowing the left and right users to select an image to be edited (doodle) and a process of accepting the editing of the image.

  In step S107, a process for allowing each user to select an image to be transmitted to his / her mobile terminal device is performed. This is the same as that described with reference to FIGS.

  In step S111, the image data to be transmitted and various kinds of information are transmitted to the image providing server. The various information includes the image set ID acquired in step S103, the collation ID, and the mail address when at least one mail address is input on the screen of FIG.

  In step S113, it is determined whether all the images to be transmitted have been transmitted, and the process of step S111 is repeated until YES is obtained. If it becomes YES, it will move to the next user's play process and will perform the operation | movement from step S101. Note that all images may be transmitted to the image providing server at once.

  The operation of the image providing server will be described with reference to FIG.

  When there is a request for the image set ID and the collation ID from the photo sticker creating apparatus, the image providing server creates an image set ID (one) and a collation ID (two) in step S201. The ID may not be transmitted in response to a request from the photo sticker creating apparatus, but may be transmitted from the image providing server 201 to the photo sticker creating apparatus at an arbitrary timing. Among the transmitted IDs, there may be IDs that are not used by the photo sticker creating apparatus.

  In step S207, the image set ID (one) and the collation ID (two) are transmitted to the photo sticker creating apparatus.

  When image data and various types of information are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus, in step S209 they are stored. Image data is stored in the image storage 201c-1, and various information is stored in the image information table 201c-2.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the image storage 201c-1 and the image information table 201c-2.

  The image information table 201c-2 manages information for individual images. The image set ID is a different ID for each play. One image is specified by two items of the image set ID and the image ID.

  The actual image file stored in the image storage 201c-1 is given a name that is a combination of the image set ID and the image ID as a file name, and is associated.

  Here, an 8-digit number is used as the image set ID, and a number is used as the image ID for specifying each of the images included in one image set. These numbers are recorded in the image information table 201c-2.

  The image corresponding to the ID is given a file name combining the image set ID, “0”, and the image ID, and stored in the image storage 201c-1.

  After storing the image or the like, it is determined in step S211 whether or not the image is an image selected by the user. If NO, the process ends. If YES, the process proceeds to step S215. The determination in step S211 is for making it possible to distinguish the image selected by the user with the photo sticker creation device from among the plurality of images sent from the photo sticker creation device. .

  In step S215, the play information and collation ID for each user are stored in the play information table 201c-3.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the play information table 201c-3.

  The play information table is a table for managing play information for each user. An image set ID is assigned for each play, and the image selected by the user is specified by the verification ID. Further, if the mail address of the user who selected the image is input on the screen of FIG. 11, the address is recorded. If there is an access from the user's portable terminal device, the terminal ID is registered.

  After the process in step S215, it is determined in step S217 whether the user's mail address can be acquired on the screen of FIG. If YES, in step S219, a mail describing the URL including the verification ID is transmitted to the user's mail address. Thereby, the screen D3 of FIG. 14 is displayed on a user's portable terminal device. The mobile terminal device that has received the mail performs the process of “connection 2” as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing of the mobile terminal device in connection 1 and connection 2 of FIG.

  “Connection 1” indicates a state in which the mobile terminal device performs near field communication with the photo sticker creation device on the screen of FIG. 9 and the image providing server 201 is accessed from the screen of FIG. In step S251 of FIG. 17, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a creates a URL including a verification ID to be transmitted to the mobile terminal device, and transmits it to the mobile terminal device using the non-contact communication device 97.

  In step S301, the mobile terminal device performs processing for acquiring a URL and a verification ID by short-range communication. In step S303, the screen in FIG. 10 is displayed on the mobile terminal device, and the mobile terminal device accesses the image providing server 201 (http request).

  “Connection 2” indicates the processing of FIG. In step S305 in FIG. 17, a process of receiving a mail describing a URL including an ID is performed. Thereby, the screen D3 of FIG. 14 is displayed on the portable terminal device. In step S307, the URL including the verification ID is accessed. In response, the screen D2 of FIG. 14 is displayed on the display unit 211 of the mobile terminal device in step S309.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing of the image providing server 201 for connections 1 and 2.

  In step S303 in FIG. 17, when there is a request from the mobile terminal device, the image providing server 201 stores the collation ID and the terminal ID in association with each other in step S401.

  In step S403, the play information table 201c-3 is searched based on the collation ID sent from the mobile terminal device (determining whether the same collation ID is registered).

  If it is determined in step S405 that the same collation ID is registered, in step S409, a second screen (D2) for requesting the user to obtain a photographic image corresponding to the collation ID in the request is requested. In order to display on the original mobile terminal device, a process of transmitting data is performed.

  The data is received by the mobile terminal device as shown in step S309 in FIG. 17, and thereby the second screen (D2) for causing the mobile terminal device to acquire a photo image corresponding to the verification ID in the request is displayed. Is displayed. In addition, the user can download the photographic image from the mobile terminal device and save it in the mobile terminal device.

  If it is determined in step S405 in FIG. 18 that the same collation ID is not registered, a first screen (D1) for causing the user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the ID in the request in step S407. ) Is displayed on the requesting mobile terminal device, data is transmitted.

  The data is received by the mobile terminal device as shown in step S311 of FIG. 17, and thereby the first screen (D1) for causing the mobile terminal device to wait for the user to obtain a photo image corresponding to the ID in the request. Is displayed. When there is a request to update the first screen (D1) from the user, the image providing server 201 performs the process of step S407 in FIG. 18 again, and the first screen (D1) updated according to the presence / absence of play information. ) Is displayed on the mobile terminal device.

  In “connection 2”, the user who has received the mail describing the URL including the ID by the mobile terminal device accesses the URL (step S307 in FIG. 17). If there is an http request in the portable terminal device, the image providing server acquires a verification ID from the URL in step S411 in FIG. Furthermore, by searching for the corresponding collation ID from the play information table 201c-3, the play information corresponding to the ID is acquired.

  In step S413, based on the play information, the corresponding image information and image file are acquired from the image storage 201c-1 and the image information table 201c-2.

  In step S415, HTML data and image data for displaying an image are transmitted to the portable terminal device based on the acquired information. In the mobile terminal device, the process of step S309 in FIG. 17 is performed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the process in step S107 of FIG.

  Referring to the figure, in step S701, processing for determining an image that the user wants to transmit to the mobile terminal device is performed. For the first user, the screen of FIG. 8 is displayed, for the second user, the screen of FIG. 12 is displayed, and for the third and subsequent users, the screen of FIG. 13 is displayed to accept the user's selection. It is processing.

  Thereafter, a process of specifying the mobile terminal device that transmits the image selected in step S701 is performed by short-range communication (step S703) or mail address input (step S705). Near field communication is performed with the screen of FIG. 9 displayed, and mail address input is performed with the screen of FIG. 11 displayed.

  If it is determined in step S707 that there is no next user and no further transmission is required, or if the time limit has elapsed, the process returns to the main routine; otherwise, the process from step S701 is performed.

  Through the above processing, the user can acquire HTML data and image data for displaying an image. The user can capture the image displayed here (the image created by the photo sticker creating device) into the mobile terminal device using the image storage function of the mobile terminal device. In addition, a user who cannot use near field communication can use a conventional method of inputting a mail address.

  In a conventional apparatus in which a user inputs a mail address, there is a limit to the number of mail addresses that can be input due to time restrictions (usually, one or two persons is the limit).

  For this reason, when playing with a large number of users, it was difficult for all of them to input an e-mail address. There is also a method in which the image providing server ID and access password are printed on a sticker, and the user inputs the images to provide the images to all users' mobile terminal devices. It takes more time and effort than typing.

  Such inconvenience can be eliminated by using near field communication as in this embodiment. Since data transfer in near field communication is very fast, it is possible to communicate with many users' portable terminal devices within the time limit. This makes it possible to provide images to more users than when inputting e-mail addresses. Further, the user can obtain a desired image without telling his / her mail address to the operator of the photo sticker creating apparatus. Furthermore, if the user registers the first screen (D1) of FIG. 14 as a bookmark, the user can subsequently acquire an image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus from that screen. That is, the first screen (D1) is a screen for acquiring an image dedicated to the user that is created based on the terminal ID, and the user can display images obtained by past or future shooting on the first screen ( Through D1).

  [Second Embodiment]

  In the above embodiment, the mobile terminal device acquires the URL including the verification ID by the short-range communication. However, the photo sticker creation device can verify the image uploaded on the image providing server. The URL including the ID may be displayed as a QR code. The user can acquire an image simply by reading the QR code with the camera of the mobile terminal device.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, the image providing server 201, and the mobile terminal device 205 in the second embodiment.

  When the user uses the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, photography, image editing (doodle), and the like are performed in step S603. At this time, various IDs are transmitted from the image providing server 201 in step S601.

  In step S605, the image selected by the user, information on the ID, and the like are uploaded to the image providing server 201. In step S607, the image providing server 201 stores the image in association with the ID (note that the above processing is substantially the same as in the first embodiment).

  In step S609, the QR code corresponding to the verification ID is displayed on the display 95. This QR code is a unique QR code corresponding to the collation ID, and includes a URL that causes the mobile terminal device to display an image corresponding to the collation ID.

  When the mobile terminal device 205 reads the QR code in step S611, the mobile terminal device 205 communicates with the image providing server 201 by using the URL included therein. In step S <b> 613, the image providing server 201 transmits an image corresponding to the verification ID to the mobile terminal device 205.

  In the present embodiment, the user can directly access the URL, but the operator of the photo sticker creating apparatus cannot obtain the user's e-mail address for performing the additional service.

  [Others]

  Data for displaying the screen D1 in FIG. 14 can be created by the CPU of the image providing server 201 executing the following steps.

  (1) a step in which the CPU of the image providing server 201 acquires the terminal ID of the mobile terminal device that has accessed the image providing server 201;

  (2) A step of searching for the collation ID corresponding to the acquired terminal ID from the saved data in step S401 of FIG. 18 and the play information table 201c-3.

  (3) About the searched collation ID, what is not registered in the play information table 201c-3 is displayed as “in preparation”, and the date and time when the image providing server 201 was accessed for the first time with the collation ID is displayed. A step of displaying the photograph sticker creating apparatus that has been photographed and identified by the collation ID; and

  (4) For the searched collation ID, “NEW” is displayed for those registered in the play information table 201c-3, and the photo shooting date and time with the collation ID is also displayed. A step of displaying a photograph sticker creating apparatus specified by

  In the second embodiment, the QR code is exemplified as an example of the code. However, other codes that can be read by the mobile terminal device such as a barcode and a two-dimensional barcode may be displayed. The code may be output in the form of a display, or may be output using radio waves or infrared rays, for example, and read by the user's portable terminal device.

  In the photo sticker creation apparatus, one photographic image may be generated by one shooting, or one photographic image may be generated by a plurality of shootings. In some cases, the photographic images obtained by photographing are edited to generate edited photographic images. Furthermore, it is possible to configure a photo sticker creating apparatus that does not have a photographing function such as a camera. In this case, a photographic image is taken from a storage medium or a communication line instead of taking a picture with a camera. In this way, the photo sticker creating apparatus is used as a generating means in the meaning including the photo image generated by various methods.

  In addition, the control method of the computer apparatus 101 and the image providing server 201 of the above-described photo sticker creating apparatus can be provided as a program. Such a program can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a RAM, and a memory card, and provided as a program product. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. The program can also be provided through a network such as a telecommunication line or a satellite communication line.

  The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. The program product includes the program itself and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a figure which shows the example of network connection of the photograph sticker production apparatus in one of the embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the appearance of the photograph sticker creation device in one of the embodiments of the present invention from the photography corner side. It is the perspective view which looked at the appearance of the photograph sticker creation device in one of the embodiments of the present invention from the print corner and the graffiti corner side. It is the figure which looked at the direction where the camera 10 exists from the inside of an imaging | photography corner. It is the figure which looked at the direction opposite to the direction where the camera 10 exists from the inside of an imaging | photography corner. It is the figure which expanded the print corner and the graffiti corner. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a function structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display 95 in the transmission photograph selection process of the 1st user. It is a figure which shows the screen which performs the communication displayed on the display 95 after selection of a transmission image on the screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on a user's portable terminal device when the information for accessing a server is transmitted to the user's portable terminal device on the screen of FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an e-mail address input screen displayed on the display 95 when “GET INPUT AND GET IMAGE” is pressed on the screen of FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen for performing communication displayed on the display 95 after touching the mobile terminal device on the screen of FIG. 9 or after inputting an address on the screen of FIG. 11. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display 95 in the transmission photograph selection process of the 3rd user. It is a figure for demonstrating the process for acquiring the image which the user selected. 4 is a flowchart showing operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, the portable terminal device 205, and the image providing server 201. 4 is a flowchart showing operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, the portable terminal device 205, and the image providing server 201. 4 is a flowchart showing operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, the portable terminal device 205, and the image providing server 201. 4 is a flowchart showing operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1a, the portable terminal device 205, and the image providing server 201. It is a flowchart which shows the process in FIG.15 S107. It is a figure which shows the structure of the image storage 201c-1 and the image information table 201c-2. It is a figure which shows the structure of play information table 201c-3. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement with the photograph sticker production apparatus 1a in 2nd Embodiment, the image provision server 201, and the portable terminal device 205. FIG.

1a to 1c, 2a, 2b Photo sticker creation device 41 PHS unit 92 Touch panel 95 Display 97 Non-contact communication device 101 Computer device 104 Storage unit 201 Image providing server 201a Communication unit 201b Control unit 201c Storage unit 205a to 205c Mobile terminal device 207 Communication Unit 209 Operation unit 211 Display unit 213 Storage unit 215 Camera 601 Printer D1 First screen D2 Second screen

Claims (7)

An image providing server capable of communicating with a photo sticker creating device and a mobile terminal device,
Receiving means for receiving a photo image together with a verification ID from the photo sticker creating device;
Accepting means for receiving a terminal ID for specifying the portable terminal device by an http request from the portable terminal device without acquiring the e-mail address of the portable terminal device, and receiving a request for a photo image together with a verification ID; ,
A storage unit that associates and stores the verification ID received by the reception unit and the received terminal ID;
First display means for causing the mobile terminal device to display a first screen for causing a user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request;
The first screen, Ri screen der showing the acquisition status of the photographic image corresponding to the matching ID associated with the received terminal ID, re-reading is performed by being updated, the image providing server in the update is you check the registration status of the photographic image corresponding to the matching ID, the image providing server. A determination unit that determines whether a photo image corresponding to a verification ID in the request is received by the reception unit when the request is received by the reception unit;
Second display means for causing the portable terminal device to display a second screen for allowing the user to obtain a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request when it is determined that the determination means has received the request. And further comprising
The image providing server according to claim 1, wherein the first display unit displays the first screen on the mobile terminal device when it is determined that the determination unit does not receive the first display unit.   The image providing server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the collation ID received by the accepting unit from the mobile terminal device is a collation ID transmitted from the photo sticker creating device to the mobile terminal device by communication.   In the case where the display is performed by the first display unit, a screen for displaying the second screen is received after the photograph image corresponding to the verification ID in the request is received by the receiving unit. The image providing server according to claim 1, further comprising third display means for displaying on the terminal device. Generating means for generating a plurality of photographic images;
Accepting means for accepting selection of a photographic image that the user wants to acquire with the mobile terminal device among the plurality of photographic images;
5. The communication device is configured to be communicable with the image providing server according to claim 1, further comprising: a transmission unit that transmits at least a photographic image selected by the receiving unit to the image providing server together with a verification ID. Photo sticker creation device. A method for controlling an image providing server capable of communicating with a photo sticker creating device and a portable terminal device,
A receiving step of receiving a photo image together with a verification ID from the photo sticker creating device;
An accepting step of receiving a terminal ID for specifying the portable terminal device by an http request from the portable terminal device without acquiring a mail address of the portable terminal device, and receiving a request for a photographic image together with a verification ID; ,
A storage step of storing the verification ID received in the reception step in association with the received terminal ID;
A first display step for causing the mobile terminal device to display a first screen for causing a user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request;
The first screen, Ri screen der showing the acquisition status of the photographic image corresponding to the matching ID associated with the received terminal ID, re-reading is performed by being updated, the image providing server in the update is you check the registration status of the photographic image corresponding to the matching ID, the control method of the image providing server. An image providing server control program capable of communicating with a photo sticker creating device and a mobile terminal device,
A receiving step of receiving a photo image together with a verification ID from the photo sticker creating device;
An accepting step of receiving a terminal ID for specifying the portable terminal device by an http request from the portable terminal device without acquiring a mail address of the portable terminal device, and receiving a request for a photographic image together with a verification ID; ,
A storage step of storing the verification ID received in the reception step in association with the received terminal ID;
Causing the computer to execute a first display step for causing the mobile terminal device to display a first screen for causing the user to wait for acquisition of a photographic image corresponding to the verification ID in the request;
The first screen, Ri screen der showing the acquisition status of the photographic image corresponding to the matching ID associated with the received terminal ID, re-reading is performed by being updated, the image providing server in the update , the verification ID you check the stored status of the corresponding photographic image, the image providing server control program.