JP7224749B2 - Notepad manufacturing system and notepad - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is a manufacturing system for creating a memo pad in which a plurality of pages are detachably bound at one side edge, the memo pad printing different print data for each page of the memo pad by an on-demand printer. It relates to a manufacturing system, a notepad and a notepad manufacturing method.

Conventionally, a memo pad not only has an area for simply writing memos, but also records various information for advertisement and various additional information for improving design and amusement around the memo area. have been proposed and used.

As such additional information, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2002-200002 discloses a memo pad provided with an information display column in addition to a memo entry column to display various advertising information such as product names, store names, contact information, and maps. However, the advertisement information is fixed information and is the same information for each page. As a booklet similar to a memo pad in which different information is recorded for each page, Patent Document 2 discloses a booklet in which a large number of paper strips are bound at one end, and a pseudo-booklet by continuously flipping the paper strips. A booklet is disclosed in which a so-called flipbook is provided so that it can be seen as a moving image, and a booklet is disclosed in which still images extracted from the moving image at predetermined intervals are recorded in a predetermined display frame for each continuous page. ing. It is easily assumed that this booklet can be used as a memo pad.

However, in a booklet such as that disclosed in Patent Document 2, still image data cut out from a moving image at regular time intervals is provided on each continuous page. There is a problem that it is not clear whether the appearance when viewed as a cartoon is necessarily easy to see as a flipbook, highly amusement, or highly effective in display.

JP-A-2001-246879 Utility Model Registration No. 3131693

The present invention has been made in view of the prior art as described above. In addition, by making it possible to extract not only a fixed time interval but also a change in the time interval, and printing both as print data, the appearance when printed as a pseudo animation such as a flipbook is effective. To provide a notepad manufacturing system, a notepad, and a notepad manufacturing method that can be used as a standard.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is
A system for manufacturing a memo pad printed with an image that becomes a pseudo-animation of a frame-by-frame when the pages are turned continuously,
a video receiving unit that receives video data from a user terminal;
a storage unit that stores a plurality of template image data;
Extraction start timing for extracting still images from the moving image data, extraction end timing, extraction time interval, necessity of still image extraction with changed time interval, changed extraction start timing, changed extraction end timing, change time interval (together above) an input unit for inputting video editing data including information on template image selection;
the template image selection information is information selected from the plurality of template image data and notified from the user terminal;
An image processing unit for generating pseudo moving image data arranged in chronological order by synthesizing a plurality of still image data cut out from the moving image data and having different timings and time intervals set according to the moving image edit data with a selected template image according to the moving image editing data. and,
a print data generation unit that creates print data in which the pseudo moving image data is paginated according to a predetermined print layout;
an image editing device having
an on-demand printer that is communicatively connected to the image editing device, receives the print data, and prints the print data on a predetermined print sheet;
A notepad production system with
Further, the invention according to claim 2 is
2. The template image data of claim 1, wherein the plurality of template image data includes at least one type of information for convenience in the manufacturing process selected from alignment marks, timing marks, and registration marks indicating cutting positions. The described notepad manufacturing system.

In addition, the invention according to claim 3 is
The simulated moving image data is transmitted to the user terminal before the print data is created, the user confirms how the simulated moving image to be printed looks before the actual printing, and if the moving image edit data needs to be corrected, the user 3. The memo according to claim 1, wherein the moving image editing data modified in the terminal is received by the moving image receiving unit, reinputted by the input unit, and pseudo moving image data is recreated by the image processing unit. It is a book manufacturing system.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is
A memo pad on which the print data is printed by the memo pad production system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .

Further, the invention according to claim 5 is
5. The memo pad according to claim 4 , wherein the print data is formed by arranging a plurality of memo pad pages in a multi-up manner.

According to the invention of claim 1 of the present invention, when a still image is cut out from a moving image and a pseudo moving image such as a flip book is printed on a memo pad, the user can partially change the time interval at which the moving image is cut out. By making it possible, the appearance changes partially, for example, it is possible to create a part that looks like slow motion, a part that looks like fast forward, etc., making flipbooks more versatile and effective. A memo pad production system that can easily print a simulated moving image is obtained.

According to the invention of claim 2 of the present invention, pseudo-moving image data in which data of still images cut out from moving images are arranged in chronological order is transmitted to the user before actually being printed, and the user displays the pseudo-moving image data. You can check in advance how it will look when it becomes a pseudo-animation such as cartoon, and if necessary, you can modify the extraction conditions from the video data to correct the pseudo-animation data, so that the user can more accurately It is possible to obtain a memo pad production system capable of printing pseudo moving images such as flipbooks that meet the needs.

According to the invention of claim 3 of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a memo pad provided with a pseudo-animation such as a flipbook that looks colorful and effective.

According to the invention of claim 4 of the present invention, multiple types of memo pads can be obtained at the same time by making the print data into a multi-imposed form.

1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the notepad manufacturing system of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a mode of cutting out a still image from a moving image; 4 is a flowchart of printing in the memo pad manufacturing system of the present invention; FIG. 4 is another flowchart of printing in the notepad production system of the present invention; FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the printing aspect of the front and back in the memo pad manufacturing method of this invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a state in which the continuous paper is folded in a zigzag pattern; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a mode of multi-imposition. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a state of cutting; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of how a pseudo moving image is viewed;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the following embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the notepad manufacturing system of the present invention. This embodiment comprises an image editing device connected to the Internet and communicating moving image data and other information with a user terminal, and an on-demand printing machine for printing a memo pad based on information from the image editing device. The image editing apparatus has a moving image receiving section, a storage section, an input section, an image processing section, a print data generating section, a transmitting section for transmitting data to the on-demand printer, and an Internet communication section (not shown).

The moving image receiving unit receives moving image data from the user terminal via the Internet, and can appropriately use a known data transmitting/receiving device or buffer memory. Also, the format of the moving image data is not particularly limited as long as it is a standard format that is generally used. The size of the moving image data is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate.

The storage section is mainly composed of a memory device, and stores template image data of a plurality of types of notepads prepared in advance. The template image is fixed information data commonly printed on each page of the memo pad, such as ruled lines, entry fields, border decorations, advertisements, and flip-book pages to be printed on the memo pad page. Information for convenience in the manufacturing process, such as alignment marks, timing marks, registration marks indicating cutting positions, etc., may also be included. The user separately notifies which template data to select from a plurality of template data.

In the input unit, the extraction start timing for extracting a still image from the video data notified by the user, the extraction end timing, the extraction time interval, the necessity of extracting the still image with the changed time interval, the changed extraction start timing, the changed extraction Moving image editing data including timing information such as end timing and change time interval, and template image selection information is input by a known input means such as a keyboard. The notification from the user may be in writing or the like, or data notified via the Internet may be automatically input to the system.

The image processing unit cuts out a plurality of still image data from the moving image data according to the moving image editing data, synthesizes them with a selected template image, and creates pseudo moving image data arranged in chronological order. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a manner in which a plurality of still image data are extracted from moving image data 1 and used as pseudo moving image data 2. Between frame A and frame D of moving image data 1, there is a time interval of every four frames. between frame D and frame H are cut out at time intervals of 2 frames, and between frame H and frame J are cut out at time intervals of 8 frames.

That is, in the example of FIG. 2, it is necessary to cut out a still image with a changed time interval, the first cutout start timing A, the cutout end timing D, the cutout time interval of 4 frames, and then the second cutout start. In this example, timing D, cutout end timing H, cutout time interval is 2 frames, and third cutout start timing H, cutout end timing J, cutout time interval is 8 frames. In this way, it is possible to set different timings and time intervals from other portions, so when the frames of the pseudo moving image 2 are viewed continuously, the period between timings D and H looks like a slow-motion moving image compared to the timings A and D. In addition, it looks like a fast forward moving image between timings H and J. In this way, it is possible to create pseudo videos that look different depending on the part, and it is possible to cut out still images while appropriately setting the parts that you want to emphasize or omit from the original video. Easy to create. Note that the moving image data to be synthesized with the template is not limited to one type, and a plurality of sets of still image data can be extracted from a plurality of moving image data and synthesized with the template image.

Pseudo-moving images are generally widely known in so-called flipbooks and the like, in which still images from a frame feed are printed on a booklet in chronological order. A moving image is obtained. If you press the edge of the page of the booklet with your finger and turn the pages continuously so that the patterns provided in the frame feed form on that part can be seen continuously, it looks like a pseudo animation. It is highly amusement and highly effective as an information display means.

In addition to animated cartoons and other storytelling data, pseudo-animations are based on video data that makes it possible to see movements such as characters dancing, jumping, and rotating, characters, marks, For logos, etc., it can be enlarged, reduced, rotated, or made to appear to blink, or created to appear to flow vertically, horizontally, diagonally, etc. within the page plane. Also, if it is an image of a product such as a mechanical device, it is possible to use a moving image obtained by photographing the operation of the mechanical device. In other words, the content of moving images can be used for various purposes.

The print data generation unit creates print data by paginating the pseudo moving image data in accordance with a print layout and print order on a predetermined print sheet. That is, print data for multiple-page printing is created by laying out a plurality of pseudo moving image data as print data for one page, and print data for continuously printing a plurality of sets of a series of pseudo moving image data is created.

The on-demand printer is communicably connected to the image editing device, receives the print data, and prints it on a predetermined print sheet. Here, on-demand printing machines do not require printing plates corresponding to the content to be recorded in advance, unlike conventional printing technologies such as offset printing, and digitalize the printing information to be recorded and supply it from a personal computer. It is a device that can print immediately with a printer, and various recording methods such as ink jet, laser recording, electrophotography, and thermal transfer are known and have been put into practical use. This method can also be applied to the printing machine of the memo pad manufacturing system of the present invention. Among them, the inkjet method is preferable because of its simplicity of mechanism, reliability, printing speed, maintainability, and the like. Further, since these printers are capable of recording not only black-and-white images but also full-color images, the memo pad manufacturing system and memo pad manufacturing method of the present invention can also record black-and-white images, full-color images, or both. can be recorded.

FIG. 3 is an example of a schematic flow chart when memo pad printing is performed in this embodiment. Receiving video data from a user terminal, obtaining and inputting information on extraction start timing, extraction end timing, extraction time interval, and template selection for extracting still images from the video data from the user, and changing the extraction time interval. In this case, input the information of the change extraction start timing, the change extraction end timing, and the change time interval. A still image is cut out from the moving image based on the input moving image editing data, and pseudo moving image data is created. Next, print data such as binding is created and sent to the on-demand printer for printing.

FIG. 4 is another example of a flow chart for memo pad printing in this embodiment. The difference from the above-described flowchart will be mainly described. Still images are extracted from moving image data based on the input moving image editing data to create pseudo moving image data, which is then transmitted to the user terminal. By viewing the transmitted pseudo-moving image data, the user can confirm whether the pseudo-moving image has a desired display effect, such as an interesting appearance, before the memo pad is actually printed. As a result of confirmation, if there is no problem, a reply to that effect is made, and the memo pad is printed. As a result of the confirmation, if the edited moving image data needs to be corrected, the corrected edited moving image data is transmitted, and pseudo moving image data is created again. In this manner, since the pseudo moving image data can be confirmed before the actual printing, it is possible to create a memo pad on which the pseudo moving image that meets the user's request is printed more accurately.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the printing mode of the front and back surfaces in the memo pad manufacturing method of the present invention. A recording area 11 for the first page, a recording area 12 for the second page, a recording area 13 for the third page, and so on are sequentially provided on the continuous paper. The print information for the second page is printed, and the print information for the second, fourth and even pages are sequentially printed on the reverse side 10R of the continuous paper, which is reversed in the width direction, and so on. As shown in FIG. 5, the front and back sides are printed in the opposite direction to the flow direction of the continuous paper indicated by the arrow A with respect to the front side. Note that the terms front and back here are simply names for distinguishing the surfaces to be printed on, and do not mean any other particular difference.

The boundary 15 of each page is the part that will be folded in a zigzag shape after printing. A boundary line may be printed to make the position easier to understand, or a perforation may be made to make it easier to fold. You can stay. Although not shown, sprocket holes may be provided on the sides of the continuous paper in the direction of flow for guiding the transportation of the paper.

In order to print on both the front and back sides, various commercially available on-demand printers can be adopted and applied as appropriate according to the required specifications. It can also be used as an on-demand printer that records on both sides by coordinating the timing of printing on the front and back, or an on-demand printer that has a mechanism that prints on the back side after printing on the front side and then flipping the paper using a turn bar or the like. good. If it is an inkjet printer, a drying unit or the like may be provided as necessary. Further, the printing surface of the continuous paper may be subjected to necessary surface treatment such as providing an ink absorbing layer according to the printing method.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating how the continuous paper 20 after printing is folded in a zigzag shape at the boundary 21 of each page. As explained with reference to FIG. 5, the print information of the odd-numbered page 22 and the print information of the even-numbered page 23 are recorded separately on the front side and the back side, and the back side is recorded with respect to the running direction of the continuous paper with respect to the front side. By printing in the opposite direction, when the paper is folded, the printed information on each page is overlapped with the same surface side and direction.

FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the memo pad manufacturing method of the present invention, in which a plurality of types of memo pads are laid out in a multi-page layout in the recording area for each page. Print information 31 and 33 of the odd-numbered pages printed on the front side 30 of the continuous paper are recorded, and print information 32 of the even-numbered pages are recorded on the back side 30R reversed in the width direction. be. The print information for the odd-numbered pages and the print information for the even-numbered pages are oriented in the opposite direction to the running direction of the continuous paper, as described with reference to FIG. When folded in a zigzag pattern, they are arranged to overlap in the same direction, for example, ABC, ABC, 1-2-3.

The print data for multiple imposition is created by the print data generation unit, but like the case of single imposition, it can be easily edited on a personal computer or the like, and can be supplied to an on-demand printer. Similarly, it is easy to reverse the reverse side and print information different for each page.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of cutting in the memo pad manufacturing method of the present invention. After printing on each page, in the memo pad printed material 40 of the present invention folded in a zigzag and stacked, one side edge to be bound is trimmed along the trimming position by a known trimmer or the like. Then, glue is applied to the cut surface to form an adhesive surface 42, and the left and right side portions and the opposing side portions are cut to a predetermined size at the cutting position, and pieces 46, 47, and 48 are cut from each side. A memo pad 41 in the form of a booklet is cut off.

As a method for binding one side edge of the memo pad printed material 40, in addition to binding the one side edge with glue, for example, one side edge of each page is adhesively bonded with a low-adhesive adhesive, and each page is bound. A method of binding so that it can be removed one by one, one side edge of each page is firmly adhered and fixed with adhesive, staple, binding string, etc., and a position slightly inward from the fixed part of each page It can be bound by a variety of methods, such as a method in which perforations are made at the bottom and each page is cut off from the perforations as needed. Also, a front cover, a back cover, a mount, and the like may be added.

Although the shape of the memo pad 41 is square in this example, it is not particularly limited and may be any shape according to the shape of the cutting die. Although the size is not limited, it is preferable that the maximum size is about A4 size or less as a size suitable for rolling by hand. As for the number of pages, since it is a memo pad, there is no particular limitation as long as it has a plurality of pages. The material of each page is not limited to paper, and synthetic paper, plastic sheets, wood chips, etc. can also be used as long as they can be turned by hand, have aptitude for writing, have appropriate flexibility and durability. .

FIG. 9 briefly describes a method for viewing pseudo-moving images on a memo pad manufactured by the memo pad manufacturing method of the present invention. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the memo pad 50 provided with the pseudo moving images 52 and 53 is glued and bound by the adhesive surface 51 on the back side, so the back side 55 of the memo pad is held with the left hand as shown in (2). Then, hold the front side 56 with the fingers of the right hand or the like and bend it slightly downward. As shown in (1) to (4) of FIG. 9, since still images are printed in chronological order on each of a plurality of pages, the plurality of pages can be read at an arbitrary speed with a little bit of the right hand finger. By shifting the pages one by one, the pages 54, 54, and 54 of (1) to (4) can be turned over in order from the top, and the pattern information 52, for example, moves from right to left due to the afterimage effect. Thus, if the illustration information 53 is used, it looks like a pseudo-animation, like a flower growing and blooming.

The original images of the simulated moving images can be cut out and used as frame images from any moving image files such as live-action moving images and animation moving images. may be added. At this time, continuous frame images may be used, or frame images extracted in a frame-by-frame manner may be used at arbitrary intervals, and the number of pages in the memo pad may be taken into consideration when setting them as appropriate. In either case, it is pleasing to see, and can give a strong impression to the user of the memo pad, thereby enhancing the information display effect.

As described above, according to the memo pad manufacturing system and the memo pad manufacturing method of the present invention, not only the original function of the memo pad but also the simulated moving image such as a flip book can be effectively and easily provided, thereby providing amusement. Therefore, it is possible to easily manufacture a wide variety of notepads having different information recorded on each page.

1: moving image data 2: pseudo moving image data 10, 30: front side 10R, 30R: back side 11, 12, 13, 14: recording area 15, 21 Boundary 20 Continuous form 22 Odd page 23 Even page 31, 33 Multi-imposition Odd-numbered page print information 32 . Surface 52 ..... Image information 53 ..... Illustration information

Claims (5)

A system for manufacturing a memo pad printed with an image that becomes a pseudo-animation of a frame-by-frame when the pages are turned continuously,
a video receiving unit that receives video data from a user terminal;
a storage unit that stores a plurality of template image data;
Extraction start timing for extracting still images from the moving image data, extraction end timing, extraction time interval, necessity of still image extraction with changed time interval, changed extraction start timing, changed extraction end timing, change time interval (together above) an input unit for inputting video editing data including information on template image selection;
the template image selection information is information selected from the plurality of template image data and notified from the user terminal;
An image processing unit for generating pseudo moving image data arranged in chronological order by synthesizing a plurality of still image data cut out from the moving image data and having different timings and time intervals set according to the moving image edit data with a selected template image according to the moving image editing data. and,
a print data generation unit that creates print data in which the pseudo moving image data is paginated according to a predetermined print layout;
an image editing device having
an on-demand printer that is communicatively connected to the image editing device, receives the print data, and prints the print data on a predetermined print sheet;
A notepad manufacturing system with 2. The template image data of claim 1, wherein the plurality of template image data includes at least one type of information for convenience in the manufacturing process selected from alignment marks, timing marks, and registration marks indicating cutting positions. Notepad manufacturing system described. The simulated moving image data is transmitted to the user terminal before the print data is created, the user confirms how the simulated moving image to be printed looks before the actual printing, and if the moving image edit data needs to be corrected, the user 3. The memo according to claim 1, wherein the moving image editing data modified in the terminal is received by the moving image receiving unit, reinputted by the input unit, and pseudo moving image data is recreated by the image processing unit. Book manufacturing system. A memo pad on which the print data is printed by the memo pad production system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . 5. The memo pad according to claim 4 , wherein said print data is formed by arranging a plurality of memo pad pages in a multi-up manner.

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