JP5819107B2 - Method for driving server device of digital photo printing system and server device of digital photo printing system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system and a server device of the digital photo printing system.

  In recent years, services that use the Internet to send image data of photos taken by users with their digital cameras to a server, print them on the server side, and deliver them to the user's address, etc. have become widespread. It is useful because a person can get a beautifully printed photo by a specialist while at home. At this time, an ID is issued when the user performs user registration in advance, and this ID is transmitted when the image data of the user is transmitted, and user authentication is performed by checking the registration on the server side. Generally taken.

  For example, cited document 1 discloses a print system using a network as described above. The document also describes such a print system, in which the server causes the user to register as a member, means for holding the user's member registration information, and input information from the user and the member registration information are collated. One having means is also disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-021473 A

  However, the conventional method of performing registration for receiving an ID in advance is troublesome for the user. In addition, since personal information must be provided in order to receive the issuance of an ID, there is no danger of leakage of this, and there is a problem from the viewpoint of personal information protection.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that it is not necessary to perform registration for receiving an ID in advance, and a method for driving a server device and digital in a digital photo printing system that can be used easily and safely by a user The object is to provide a server device for a photo printing system.

  In order to solve the above problems, a first invention is a method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, and displays the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device An image file selection screen display command output step for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the screen displayed in the display step and outputting a command to display an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and according to the command An upload step for acquiring an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the image file selection screen that is displayed, and an uploaded image file that is uploaded to the terminal device A photographic image transmission step for transmitting the photographic image received and an input of an ID for settlement A payment screen transmission step for transmitting the payment screen as a screen to the terminal device, an ID reception step for receiving an input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen, and the received ID and the uploaded image file And a step of associating all or part of the server device with the digital photo printing system.

  The second invention is a method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, the display step displaying a portal screen of the server device on the terminal device, and a display step. An image file selection screen display command output step for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the displayed screen and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and an image file displayed in response to the command An upload step for obtaining an image file uploaded to the server device by using the selection screen and an image file to be uploaded to the server device, and the uploaded image file to be developed and transmitted to the terminal device A photo image sending step and a payment screen that is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment. A payment screen transmission step to be transmitted to the terminal device, an ID reception step for receiving input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen, and the received ID and all or part of the uploaded image file, An association step for associating IDs, an authentication step for performing ID authentication, and a print command output step for outputting a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when the authentication is correctly performed in the authentication step And a method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system.

  The third invention is a method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, the display step displaying a portal screen of the server device on the terminal device, and a display step. An image file selection screen display command output step for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the displayed screen and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and an image file displayed in response to the command An upload step for obtaining an image file uploaded to the server device by using the selection screen and an image file to be uploaded to the server device, and the uploaded image file to be developed and transmitted to the terminal device A photo image sending step and a payment screen that is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment. A payment screen transmission step to be transmitted to the terminal device, an ID reception step for receiving input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen, and the received ID and all or part of the uploaded image file, An association step for associating IDs, an authentication step for performing ID authentication, and a print command output step for outputting a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when the authentication is correctly performed in the authentication step And an ID invalidation step for registering the ID as an invalid ID.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, the display step displaying a portal screen of the server device on the terminal device, and a display step. An image file selection screen display command output step for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the displayed screen and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and an image file displayed in response to the command An upload step for obtaining an image file uploaded to the server device by using the selection screen and an image file to be uploaded to the server device, and the uploaded image file to be developed and transmitted to the terminal device The photographic image transmission step to be performed and the number of developed images are counted and compared with a predetermined value. A comment output step for outputting a comment based on the counting result to the terminal device, a payment screen transmitting step for transmitting to the terminal device a payment screen that is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment, and An ID accepting step for accepting input of an ID for settlement via the settlement screen, an associating step for associating the accepted ID with all or part of the uploaded image file, an authentication step for authenticating the ID, A print command output step for outputting a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when the authentication is correctly performed in the authentication step; and an ID invalid step for registering the ID as an invalid ID. A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system is provided.

  The fifth invention is a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, the display device displaying a portal screen of the server device on the terminal device, and displayed on the display unit An image file selection screen display command output unit for receiving a signal for pressing a processing start button on the screen and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and an image file selection screen displayed in response to the command An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the selected image file, and a photographic image that decompresses the uploaded image file and transmits the developed photographic image to the terminal device A transmission unit, and a payment screen transmission unit that transmits a payment screen, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device; An digital photo printing system comprising: an ID receiving unit that receives input of an ID for payment via a transmitted payment screen; and an associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of an uploaded image file A server device is provided.

  The sixth invention is a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, the display device displaying a portal screen of the server device on the terminal device, and displayed on the display unit An image file selection screen display command output unit for receiving a signal for pressing a processing start button on the screen and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and an image file selection screen displayed in response to the command An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the selected image file, and a photographic image that decompresses the uploaded image file and transmits the developed photographic image to the terminal device A transmission unit, and a payment screen transmission unit that transmits a payment screen, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device; An ID receiving unit that receives input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen, an associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file, and an authentication unit that performs ID authentication And a print command output unit that outputs a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when authentication is correctly performed by the authentication unit. To do.

  The seventh invention is a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, the display device displaying a portal screen of the server device on the terminal device, and displayed on the display unit An image file selection screen display command output unit for receiving a signal for pressing a processing start button on the screen and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and an image file selection screen displayed in response to the command An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the selected image file, and a photographic image that decompresses the uploaded image file and transmits the developed photographic image to the terminal device A transmission unit, and a payment screen transmission unit that transmits a payment screen, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device; An ID receiving unit that receives input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen, an associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file, and an authentication unit that performs ID authentication A print command output unit that outputs a print command for printing an image file associated with an ID when the authentication unit performs authentication correctly, and an ID invalid unit that registers the ID as an invalid ID. A server apparatus for a digital photo printing system is provided.

  The eighth invention is a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device, the display device displaying a portal screen of the server device on the terminal device, and displayed on the display unit An image file selection screen display command output unit for receiving a signal for pressing a processing start button on the screen and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device, and an image file selection screen displayed in response to the command An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the selected image file, and a photographic image that decompresses the uploaded image file and transmits the developed photographic image to the terminal device The transmission unit counts the number of developed images and compares it with a predetermined value. Based on the comparison result, the terminal device is based on the count result. A comment output unit that outputs a comment, a payment screen transmission unit that transmits a payment screen, which is a screen for receiving input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device, and an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen When the authentication is correctly performed by the ID receiving unit that receives the input, the associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file, the authenticating unit that authenticates the ID, and the authenticating unit Provides a server apparatus of a digital photo printing system comprising: a print command output unit for outputting a print command for printing an image file associated with an ID by a printer; and an ID invalid unit for registering an ID as an invalid ID. .

  According to the present invention, there is provided a method of driving a server device of a digital photo printing system and a server device of a digital photo printing system that do not require registration for receiving an ID in advance and can be used easily and safely by a user. It becomes possible to provide.

The conceptual diagram for demonstrating the outline | summary of the digital photo printing system for performing the process in the method concerning this invention Figure showing an example of the input screen The figure which shows an example of business implementation using the method concerning Example 1 Figure showing an example of the file selection screen

0101 Terminal device 0102 External memory 0103 Server device 0104 Digital camera

  Examples of the present invention will be described below. The relationship between the embodiments and the claims is as follows. Example 1 mainly relates to claims 1 and 5, etc., Example 2 mainly relates to claims 2 and 6, etc., Example 3 mainly relates to claims 3 and 7, etc., and Example 4 mainly claims. 4, 8, etc. In addition, this invention is not limited to this Example at all, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof.

  <Overview>

  A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for driving a server apparatus of a digital photo printing system including a terminal apparatus and a server apparatus, and an image file selected using an image file selection screen is stored in the server apparatus. Is characterized in that the processing in the step of accepting input of an ID for settlement is performed after the processing in the step of acquiring an image file to be uploaded. Further, the server device constituting the digital photo printing system configured to perform such processing is also included in the invention of this embodiment.

  <Configuration>

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the outline of a digital photo printing system for performing processing in the method according to the present invention.

  As shown in the figure, the digital photo printing system according to the present invention includes a terminal device 0101 and a server device 0103. Also, an external memory 0102 such as an SD card is connected to the terminal device. In addition, a digital camera 0104 is used to take a photograph to be printed using this system.

  The “server device” is connected to the terminal device via a network, outputs a predetermined command to the terminal device, and receives information such as an image file from the terminal device.

  Specifically, the server device includes a display unit, an image file selection screen display command output unit, an upload unit, a photo image transmission unit, a settlement screen transmission unit, an ID reception unit, and an association unit. .

  The “display unit” is configured to display the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device. The “image file selection screen display command output unit” is configured to receive a signal for pressing the processing start button on the screen displayed on the display unit and output a command to display the image file selection screen on the terminal device. Yes. The “upload unit” is configured to acquire an image file that is uploaded to the server device by using the image file selection screen displayed in response to the command. The “photo image transmission unit” is configured to expand the uploaded image file and transmit the expanded photo image to the terminal device. The “settlement screen transmission unit” is configured to transmit a settlement screen, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for settlement, to the terminal device. The “ID reception unit” is configured to receive an input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen. The “association unit” is configured to associate the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file.

  In addition, the “terminal device” uses means for receiving an instruction to display an image file selection screen from the server device corresponding to each of the configurations of the server device, and an image file selection screen displayed in response to the command. Means for uploading the selected image file to the server device, means for receiving a photographic image transmitted from the server device, means for receiving a settlement image transmitted from the server device, and the like.

  <Process flow>

  Next, a method for driving the server device of the digital photo printing system in this embodiment will be described. An example of the flow of processing in the method is as follows.

  First, in the display step S11, the portal screen of the server device is displayed on the terminal device. On this portal screen, a screen including a screen processing start button is displayed.

  Next, in the image file selection screen display command output step S12, the server device receives a signal for pressing the processing start button on the screen displayed in the display step and outputs a command to display the image file selection screen on the terminal device. To do. The processing start button pressing signal is received, for example, by receiving an input signal based on a pressing operation of the button by the user.

  At that time, after the portal screen is displayed before the command in the image file selection screen display command output step, the server device displays a screen for automatically viewing the transmitted photographic image on the terminal, and then the above command. And a process of outputting a command to display an image file selection screen on the terminal device may be performed. Alternatively, the image file selection screen display command may be immediately output from the server device when the user depresses the process start button.

  Next, in the uploading step S13, the server device acquires an image file that is uploaded to the server device by using the image file selection screen displayed in response to the command.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a file selection screen. In the example of this figure, three image files are displayed on the file selection screen 0401. The display method can be appropriately set according to the terminal device. In this figure, a state in which “mountain.jpg” 0403 is selected is shown. When the selection is completed, the setting completion button 0402 is pressed, and when the upload button 0404 is further pressed, the upload is completed.

  Next, in the photographic image transmission step S14, the server device expands the uploaded image file and transmits the expanded photographic image to the terminal device.

  Next, in a payment screen transmission step S15, a payment screen, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment, is transmitted to the terminal device. This input of ID is received by receiving an input signal by a manual input operation by a user using an interface such as a mouse or a keyboard, for example.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of the input screen. In the example of this figure, a box 0202 for inputting a card number, a box 0203 for inputting a name, and a box 0204 for inputting a delivery address are provided on the input screen 0201.

  As an example of business implementation using such a method, a user purchases a product that includes an external memory (such as an SD card) that is installed in a terminal device at a store and stores a program for performing the above processing in the terminal device. Things can be considered. In this case, a card or the like on which an ID for uniquely identifying the user is enclosed is included in the product. Therefore, the user can accept the input of the ID by manually inputting the ID number described on the card or the like into the terminal device.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of business implementation using such a method according to the present embodiment, and the card number “234567” which is an ID in the package 0301 containing the product including the external memory as described above. The card 0302 in which “is written” is enclosed.

  Next, in ID acceptance step S16, the server device accepts input of an ID for settlement via the transmitted settlement screen. As described above, the feature of this embodiment is that the processing in the ID reception step is performed after the processing in the upload step. In this respect, the method according to the present embodiment is greatly different from the conventional method in which an ID is registered in advance, and thereafter, user authentication is performed using this ID and an image file is uploaded. By doing in this way, the user does not need to perform registration for receiving an ID in advance, and can use the service easily and safely.

  Further, in the associating step S17, the server device performs processing for associating the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file. This makes it possible to send the printed photo to the user who is the correct orderer. Prior to this association, a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not the printing state (print size, image quality, date stamp presence, etc.) is as ordered may be displayed to the user. Details of this example will be described in the next embodiment. Further, when there is a possibility that a clear picture cannot be printed because the data amount of the transmitted image file is too small, a warning message may be displayed on the screen or output with sound.

  <Effect>

  According to the invention of this embodiment, it is not necessary to perform registration for receiving an ID in advance, and the server device is driven to enable processing in a digital photo printing system that can be used easily and safely by the user. It is possible to provide a method and the server device.

  <Overview>

  The method according to the present invention is basically the same as the method according to the first embodiment, but is characterized in that it includes a step of performing ID authentication. Further, the server device constituting the digital photo printing system configured to perform such processing is also included in the invention of this embodiment.

  <Configuration>

  The configuration of the digital photo printing system for performing processing in the method according to the present invention and the configuration of the server device constituting this are basically the same as the system and server device of the first embodiment. However, the server device of the present embodiment is characterized in that it includes an authentication unit and a print command output unit.

  The “authentication unit” is configured to perform ID authentication.

  The “print command output unit” is configured to output a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when authentication is correctly performed by the authentication unit.

  The present embodiment is characterized in that the system can be configured so that the site where the image file is printed is a facility on the server side, not just information processing. That is, considering the efficiency and convenience in the actual business, it is desirable that the site where the image file is printed is a facility on the server side. In this case, the image file stored in the terminal is viewed by the terminal device. You can't have an impression of how it will be printed. At this time, if printing is performed without user confirmation, it may cause complaints such as the sent photo being different from the order. Therefore, as mentioned in the first embodiment, it is desirable that the user confirms whether or not the printing state is as ordered before printing. The invention of the present embodiment is configured to suitably implement this.

  That is, in this embodiment, for this confirmation, an image file before printing is purposely uploaded to the server device, the uploaded image file is expanded, and sent back to the terminal as a photographic image. The cage. This is a time-consuming procedure, but since the final interest for the user is in the content of the actually printed photo, the server apparatus of this embodiment is authenticated in order to satisfy the interest of the user. And a print command output unit are provided. That is, the configuration of the present embodiment is devised to suitably realize a form in which the print printer is managed on the server side and not in the terminal side management in an actual business.

  <Process flow>

  Next, a method for driving the server device of the digital photo printing system in this embodiment will be described. An example of the flow of processing in the method is as follows.

  The server device first performs processing in the display step S21, and then the selection screen display command output step S22, the upload step S23, the photograph image transmission step S24, the settlement screen transmission step S25, the ID reception step S26, and the association step S27. The contents of the processing in these steps are the same as in the first embodiment.

  Next, the server device authenticates the ID in the authentication step S28. Thereafter, the server device outputs a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when the authentication is correctly performed in the authentication step in the print command output step. The purpose of the processing in these steps is as described in the description of the configuration.

  <Effect>

  According to the invention of the present embodiment, it is possible to suitably realize a form in which a print printer is managed on the server side but not on the terminal side in an actual business.

  <Overview>

  The method according to the present invention is basically the same as the method according to the second embodiment, but is characterized in that it includes a step of registering an ID as an invalid ID. Further, the server device constituting the digital photo printing system configured to perform such processing is also included in the invention of this embodiment.

  <Configuration>

  The configuration of the digital photo printing system for performing processing in the method according to the invention of this embodiment and the configuration of the server device constituting this are basically the same as the system and server device of the second embodiment. However, the server device of this embodiment is characterized in that it has an ID invalid part.

  The “ID invalid part” is configured to register the ID as an invalid ID.

  The present embodiment is characterized in that the ID is invalidated when a print command is output once. According to such a configuration, for example, the following business implementation is possible. In other words, when the user takes a business form in which the external memory and the ID card are enclosed as described above, the user purchases the ID as a prepayment for the service. Can do. In this case, for example, in order to keep the product at a low price, the price for the service is set as a price assuming one photo transmission. So, for example, if you can order the printing of up to 120 photos with one product, even if the user orders only 60 photos, by invalidating the ID at that stage, The postage for the product can be limited to one time. In order to meet the various needs of users, prepare a variety of products such as 120, 60, and 30 for the maximum number that can be ordered with one product, and set reasonable prices accordingly. Therefore, such a configuration does not hinder the implementation of the project.

  As described above, in this embodiment, once the right to order and send the user's print is exercised in the association step, the ID is immediately invalidated regardless of the number of copies. This invalidation mechanism makes it possible to complete an over-the-counter sales model of an ID package that includes the shipping cost of printed photos.

  Unlike the configuration of the present embodiment, the ID may be discarded, but it may be necessary to use user information associated with the ID later. Therefore, the configuration of the present embodiment is preferable. It is.

  <Process flow>

  Next, a method for driving the server device of the digital photo printing system in this embodiment will be described. An example of the flow of processing in the method is as follows.

  The server device includes a display step S31, a selection screen display command output step S32, an upload step S33, a photo image transmission step S34, a settlement screen transmission step S35, an ID reception step 36, an association step S37, an authentication step S38, and a print command. Processing in the output step S39 is performed. The contents of the processing in these steps are the same as in the second embodiment.

  Next, the server device registers the ID as an invalid ID in the ID invalidation step S391. The purpose is as described in the description of the configuration.

  <Effect>

  According to the invention of the present embodiment, it is possible to complete an over-the-counter sales model of an ID package that includes the postage of a printed photo by using an ID invalidation processing mechanism.

  <Overview>

  The method according to the present invention is basically the same as the method according to the third embodiment. However, the number of developed images is counted and compared with a predetermined value, and the terminal device is determined based on the comparison result. It is characterized by having a step of outputting a comment based on the counting result. Further, the server device constituting the digital photo printing system configured to perform such processing is also included in the invention of this embodiment.

  <Configuration>

  The configuration of the digital photo printing system for performing the processing in the method according to the invention of this embodiment and the configuration of the server device constituting this are basically the same as the system and server device of the third embodiment. However, the server device of this embodiment is characterized in that it has a comment output unit.

  The “comment output unit” is configured to count the number of developed images, compare it with a predetermined value, and output a comment based on the count result to the terminal device based on the comparison result.

  The present embodiment aims to further clarify the significance of the ID invalid part by providing a comment output part. In other words, the ID invalid portion is excellent in that it can complete an over-the-counter sales model of an ID package including the postage of a photograph printed as described above. Even if a variety of products are prepared, it is not impossible to order a small number of items unexpectedly due to misunderstanding of the maximum number of products. In order to avoid such a situation, a comment output unit is provided in this embodiment. According to such a configuration, it is possible to alert the user who is the orderer before ordering, but the risk of misunderstanding of the user can be minimized, and the storefront by providing the ID invalid part It is possible to more suitably realize the sales model.

  <Effect>

  According to the invention of the present embodiment, it is possible to more suitably realize the over-the-counter sales model by providing the ID invalid part.

Claims (8)

A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display step of displaying the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device in a state where the user ID is not registered ;
Image file selection screen display command for receiving a signal for pressing the processing start button on the screen displayed in the display step without registering the user ID and outputting a command to display the image file selection screen on the terminal device An output step;
An uploading step of acquiring an image file that is uploaded to a server device by using an image file selection screen that is displayed in response to the command without registering a user ID ;
A photographic image transmission step of expanding the image file uploaded without registering the user ID and transmitting the photographic image expanded to the terminal device;
A payment screen transmission step of transmitting a payment screen to the terminal device, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment in a state where the user ID is not registered ;
An ID receiving step for receiving an input of an ID for payment from the terminal device made based on a user's operation via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating step for associating the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising: A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display step of displaying the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device in a state where the user ID is not registered ;
Image file selection screen display command for receiving a signal for pressing the processing start button on the screen displayed in the display step without registering the user ID and outputting a command to display the image file selection screen on the terminal device An output step;
An uploading step of acquiring an image file that is uploaded to a server device by using an image file selection screen that is displayed in response to the command without registering a user ID ;
A photographic image transmission step of expanding the image file uploaded without registering the user ID and transmitting the photographic image expanded to the terminal device;
A payment screen transmission step of transmitting a payment screen to the terminal device, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment in a state where the user ID is not registered ;
An ID receiving step for receiving an input of an ID for payment from the terminal device made based on a user's operation via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating step for associating the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
An authentication step for authenticating the ID;
A print command output step for outputting a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when the authentication is correctly performed in the authentication step;
A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising: A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display step for displaying the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device;
An image file selection screen display command output step for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the screen displayed in the display step and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device;
An uploading step of acquiring an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the image file selection screen displayed in response to the command;
A photographic image transmission step of expanding the uploaded image file and transmitting the expanded photographic image to the terminal device;
A payment screen transmission step for transmitting a payment screen, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device;
An ID receiving step for receiving an input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating step for associating the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
An authentication step for authenticating the ID;
A print command output step for outputting a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when the authentication is correctly performed in the authentication step;
An ID invalidation step for registering the ID as an invalid ID;
A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising: A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display step for displaying the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device;
An image file selection screen display command output step for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the screen displayed in the display step and outputting a command for displaying an image file selection screen on the terminal device;
An uploading step of acquiring an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the image file selection screen displayed in response to the command;
A photographic image transmission step of expanding the uploaded image file and transmitting the expanded photographic image to the terminal device;
A comment output step of counting the number of developed images, comparing with a predetermined value, and outputting a comment based on the count result to the terminal device based on the comparison result;
A payment screen transmission step for transmitting a payment screen, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device;
An ID receiving step for receiving an input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating step for associating the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
An authentication step for authenticating the ID;
A print command output step for outputting a print command for printing the image file associated with the ID by the printer when the authentication is correctly performed in the authentication step;
An ID invalidation step for registering the ID as an invalid ID;
A method for driving a server device of a digital photo printing system comprising: A server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display unit for displaying the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device in a state where the user ID is not registered ;
Image file selection screen display instruction for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on a screen displayed on the display unit without registering a user ID and outputting an instruction to display an image file selection screen on the terminal device An output section;
An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to a server device by using an image file selection screen that is displayed in response to the command without registering a user ID ;
A photographic image transmission unit that expands an uploaded image file in a state where the user ID is not registered and transmits the photographic image expanded to the terminal device;
A payment screen transmitting unit for transmitting a payment screen to the terminal device, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment in a state where the user ID is not registered ,
An ID receiving unit that receives an input of an ID for payment from a terminal device made based on a user's operation via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
A server device for a digital photo printing system comprising: A server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display unit for displaying the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device in a state where the user ID is not registered ;
Image file selection screen display instruction for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on a screen displayed on the display unit without registering a user ID and outputting an instruction to display an image file selection screen on the terminal device An output section;
An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to a server device by using an image file selection screen that is displayed in response to the command without registering a user ID ;
A photographic image transmission unit that expands an uploaded image file in a state where the user ID is not registered and transmits the photographic image expanded to the terminal device;
A payment screen transmitting unit for transmitting a payment screen to the terminal device, which is a screen for accepting input of an ID for payment in a state where the user ID is not registered ,
An ID receiving unit that receives an input of an ID for payment from a terminal device made based on a user's operation via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
An authentication unit for authenticating the ID;
A print command output unit for outputting a print command for printing an image file associated with an ID by a printer when authentication is correctly performed by the authentication unit;
A server device for a digital photo printing system comprising:


A server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display unit that displays the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device;
An image file selection screen display command output unit for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the screen displayed on the display unit and outputting a command to display an image file selection screen on the terminal device;
An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the image file selection screen displayed in response to the command;
A photographic image transmission unit that expands the uploaded image file and transmits the developed photographic image to the terminal device;
A payment screen transmitting unit that transmits a payment screen, which is a screen for receiving input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device;
An ID receiving unit that receives input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
An authentication unit for authenticating the ID;
A print command output unit for outputting a print command for printing an image file associated with an ID by a printer when authentication is correctly performed by the authentication unit;
An ID invalid part for registering an ID as an invalid ID;
A server device for a digital photo printing system comprising: A server device of a digital photo printing system comprising a terminal device and a server device,
A display unit that displays the portal screen of the server device on the terminal device;
An image file selection screen display command output unit for receiving a signal for pressing a process start button on the screen displayed on the display unit and outputting a command to display an image file selection screen on the terminal device;
An upload unit that obtains an image file that is uploaded to the server device using the image file selection screen displayed in response to the command;
A photographic image transmission unit that expands the uploaded image file and transmits the developed photographic image to the terminal device;
A comment output unit that counts the number of developed images, compares it with a predetermined value, and outputs a comment based on the count result to the terminal device based on the comparison result;
A payment screen transmitting unit that transmits a payment screen, which is a screen for receiving input of an ID for payment, to the terminal device;
An ID receiving unit that receives input of an ID for payment via the transmitted payment screen;
An associating unit that associates the received ID with all or part of the uploaded image file;
An authentication unit for authenticating the ID;
A print command output unit for outputting a print command for printing an image file associated with an ID by a printer when authentication is correctly performed by the authentication unit;
An ID invalid part for registering an ID as an invalid ID;
A server device for a digital photo printing system comprising:

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