JP7388693B2 - Seal stamp ordering system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a stamp ordering system and program for ordering stamps via a communication line.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, an ordering system has been proposed in which an ordering computer and an ordering computer are connected via a network, and it is possible to receive and place orders for prints related to seals and the like via the network (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this system, the work is edited in the editing area of the operation window displayed on the display of the ordering computer, and an e-mail containing the completed work (workpiece file) is sent to the e-mail address of the ordering computer. , orders for block copies (seals, etc.) have ended.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-343669

In the above-mentioned ordering system according to Patent Document 1, when ordering a block copy (seal, etc.), the ordering computer performs editing work such as creating, moving, and changing dimensions of objects such as characters and figures that make up the design of the stamp. There is a need. Although this kind of editing work makes it possible to create block designs with a high degree of freedom, it also requires time and effort, and depending on the work, a certain degree of expertise is required, so general users are unable to create stamps, etc. It is hard to say that placing orders is easy.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a stamp ordering system and program that allows general users to easily order stamps.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

In other words, the stamp ordering system of means 1 is as follows:
A seal stamp ordering system that connects an ordering side device provided on an ordering side and an ordering side device provided on an order receiving side via a communication line, and receives and orders stamps via the communication line,
The ordering side device has a control section, a display section, and a photographing section,
The control unit includes:
acquisition means for acquiring a handwritten signature included in a photographic subject photographed by the photographing unit;
a stamp content display means for displaying a stamp content image on the display section showing the stamp content of the acquired handwritten signature ;
Stamp specification selection means for displaying selectable stamp specifications on the display section and allowing the user to select a desired stamp specification;
an ordering means for transmitting stamp ordering information based on the stamp content image displayed on the display unit and the selected stamp specification to the order receiving device ;
The order-receiving side device is
identification information generation means for generating identification information that can identify the orderer based on the stamp ordering information transmitted from the ordering device;
a seal image information generation means for generating seal image information corresponding to the seal content based on the stamp ordering information transmitted from the ordering device;
The object of the present invention is to include a transmitting means for associating the generated identification information with the seal imprint image information and transmitting the correlated information to an external information management device connected to the order-receiving device.

According to this, in the ordering device, when the handwritten signature included in the photographic subject photographed by the photographing unit is acquired by the acquisition means, a stamp content image indicating the seal content of the handwritten signature is displayed on the display unit. For the user (orderer), by photographing the object to be stamped ( handwritten signature), it becomes possible to create and confirm the content of the stamp to be ordered. Further, since selectable stamp specifications are displayed on the display section, it becomes easy for the user to select the specifications of the stamp to be ordered. After creating and confirming the contents of the stamp and selecting the stamp specifications, it is possible to order a stamp that reflects the results, making it easy for general users to order highly unique stamps. Furthermore, the identification information of the orderer (user) generated by the ordering device based on the stamp ordering information from the ordering device is associated with the stamp image information corresponding to the seal content of the handwritten signature, and the ordering device Since the information is sent to an external information management device connected to the It becomes possible to externally manage information that can serve as proof that the confirmation function is fulfilled.

The stamp ordering system of means 2 is the stamp ordering system of means 1,
The gist is that the control section includes a completed image display means for displaying, on the display section, a completed stamp image based on the stamp content image displayed on the display section and the selected stamp specification.

According to this, a completed image of the stamp to be ordered is displayed on the display section, making it possible to show the user an overall image of the stamp to be ordered.

The stamp ordering system of means 3 is the stamp ordering system of means 1 or 2,
The control section includes a stamp frame setting means for setting a stamp frame on the display section based on a predetermined stamp size,
The gist of the stamp face content display means is to display the stamp face content image within a set stamp face frame.

According to this, a stamp frame based on a predetermined stamp size is set on the display section, and an image of the stamp content is displayed within the stamp frame, making it possible to clearly show the stamp image of the stamp to be ordered. Become.

The stamp ordering system of means 4 is the stamp ordering system of means 3,
The gist is that the seal content display means adjusts at least one of the size or position of the seal content image in accordance with the stamp frame set by the stamp frame setting means and displays the image within the stamp frame. .

According to this, at least one of the size and position of the stamp content image is adjusted according to the stamp frame set on the display section, and then the stamp content image is displayed within the stamp frame. It becomes possible to display the stamp content image in a well-balanced manner.

The stamp ordering system of means 5 is the stamp ordering system of means 3,
The gist is that the control unit includes an adjustment unit that can adjust the size of the seal frame in accordance with the seal content image displayed by the seal content display unit.

According to this, it is possible to adjust the size of the stamp frame according to the stamp content image based on the photographic subject (seal content information) taken by the imaging unit, so it is possible to optimize the stamp frame (seal size). becomes.

The stamp ordering system of means 6 is the stamp ordering system of any one of means 1 to 5,
The selectable stamp specifications include stamp face shape, stamp face color, and stamp material.
The gist is that the stamp specification selection means is configured to display selectable stamp face shapes, selectable stamp colors, and selectable stamp materials on the display section.

According to this, the stamp shape, stamp color, and stamp material that can be selected as specifications for the stamp to be ordered are displayed on the display, so the user can freely select the stamp shape, stamp color, and stamp material, and create a highly unique It will be possible to order a stamp.

The stamp ordering system of means 7 is the stamp ordering system of any one of means 1 to 5,
The control unit includes an editing unit capable of editing a stamp content image based on the stamp content information acquired by the acquisition unit,
The gist of the seal content display means is to display the edited stamp content image on the display section when editing is performed by the editing means.

According to this, it is possible to edit the stamp content image based on the stamp content information acquired by the acquisition means, and when the editing is performed, the edited stamp content image is displayed on the display unit. , it becomes possible to easily obtain the contents of the stamp face that match the user's preferences.

Moreover, the program of means 8 is a program for causing a computer to function as each means of the ordering device in the stamp ordering system of any one of means 1 to 7.

According to this, it is possible to provide a program for causing the ordering side device to function as each means in the stamp ordering system.

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to provide a stamp ordering system and a program that allow general users to easily order stamps.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a stamp ordering system according to an embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a mobile terminal (ordering side device), and (B) is a functional block diagram of a control unit included in the mobile terminal. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a host computer (order receiving side device), and (B) is a functional block diagram of a control unit included in the host computer. It is a flowchart of stamp order processing. It is a flowchart of stamp order processing. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a photographing screen, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a preview screen. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an example of a specification selection screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a completed image, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of an order details confirmation screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a preview screen before the stamp frame size is adjusted, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the preview screen after the stamp frame size is adjusted. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a photographing screen when tilt adjustment is performed, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a preview screen after tilt adjustment.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

[Overall configuration of stamp ordering system]
FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of a stamp ordering system 1 according to this embodiment. In the stamp ordering system 1 (hereinafter also referred to as "this system 1") of this embodiment, an ordering side device 2 provided on the stamp ordering side and an ordering side device 3 provided on the stamp ordering side are connected as a communication line. They are connected via the Internet 4 and can communicate with each other.

The ordering device 2 is at least one portable terminal device (hereinafter also referred to as a "mobile terminal") 2A used by a stamp orderer (user). The mobile terminal 2A is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, a mobile PC, or the like. Here, at least one mobile terminal 2A is defined as a person who has a mobile terminal installed with a program (hereinafter also referred to as "seal ordering program") that will be described later that enables ordering of stamps using this system 1. This is because the system 1 can be used to order stamps at any time in an environment where Internet connection is possible, and there may be many orderers (users). In addition, the reason why the ordering device 2 is a mobile terminal 2A is because in recent years, commercial transactions using mobile terminals such as online shopping have become widespread, and in this environment, users can easily order stamps. be. However, in addition to mobile terminals such as smartphones, it is also possible to use a stationary personal computer (PC) as the ordering device 2, and any terminal device that can connect to the Internet can be used as the ordering device 2. The equipment does not matter.

The order-receiving device 3 is a host computer 3A managed by a stamp manufacturing and sales business (hereinafter also referred to as "business") that is a stamp ordering company. The host computer 3A is a computer such as a workstation that manages the ordering, ordering, manufacturing, and sales of stamps. Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which the host computer 3A as the order-receiving device 3 is configured with one computer, the host computer is configured with functions distributed among multiple computers managed by the business operator. It may be something that

A database (DB) 3B is connected to the host computer 3A, and includes information on the person who ordered the stamp (orderer information), order history, information on completed (shipped) stamps (seal information), etc. Various information related to receiving and placing orders is managed. Note that the database 3B may be connected via a network (communication line) such as the Internet or an intranet.

[Mobile device configuration]
FIG. 2A shows an example of the configuration of a mobile terminal 2A as the ordering device 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the mobile terminal 2A includes a storage section 10, a display section 11, an operation input section 12, a camera (photographing section) 13, a control section 14, a communication section 15, a battery (power supply section) 16, etc. There is.

The storage unit 10 is composed of a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory or an EEPROM. The storage unit 10 stores an OS (Operating System) for operating the mobile terminal 2A, various application programs, and the like, including a stamp ordering program related to the present system 1. That is, the storage unit 10 stores a program for causing the mobile terminal 2A to function as an ordering device related to the present system 1.

The stamp ordering program (seal stamp ordering application) according to this embodiment can be installed on the mobile terminal 2A by downloading it from a program providing server managed by a business operator or another program provider, for example. Note that the stamp ordering program may be preinstalled in the mobile terminal 2A. Alternatively, a seal ordering program recorded on a recording medium such as an SD card may be read and installed. In addition, the storage unit 10 stores various image data used for displaying and editing the seal content (seal impression preview), selecting and determining stamp specifications, displaying a completed image of the stamp, etc. when ordering a stamp. Ru.

The display unit 11 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like having a touch panel function capable of detecting a touch operation by a user (orderer). This display section 11 is provided on the surface of the mobile terminal 2A. The display unit 11 (display) displays images (videos, still images, photographs, illustrations, etc.) read from the storage unit 10, photographs being taken, videos, and the like. In addition, an input screen for inputting operational instructions and various screens associated with execution of stamp ordering processing, which will be described later, are displayed.

The operation input unit 12 is comprised of buttons, switches, etc. that are operated by the user of the mobile terminal 2A to input various instructions. The instruction input by the operation input unit 12 includes input using buttons, icons, a keyboard, an input area, etc. displayed on the display unit 11 (display) having a touch panel function. A signal (operation signal, instruction signal) based on an instruction input by the operation input section 12 is input to a control section 14, which will be described later.

The camera (photographing unit) 13 becomes usable when the camera function is activated under control processing by the control unit 14, which will be described later, and takes photos, etc. based on the operation (instruction) of the user of the mobile terminal 2A. do. This camera 13 is provided on the back surface of the mobile terminal 2A. When the mobile terminal 2A is used as the ordering device 2 of the system 1, for example, a sheet of paper expressing the characters desired on the stamp is prepared in advance, and the sheet is photographed by the camera 13 as a photographic object. In this system 1, it is possible to use the characters included in the photographed paper (photographed object, photographed image) almost as they are as a stamp (the contents of the stamp). The characters included in this paper correspond to one aspect of the "seal content information" of the present invention. Note that the stamp content information may be information other than characters, such as symbols and figures (marks).

Here, the characters on the seal may be handwritten gender and first name in kanji, kana, romaji, etc. (hereinafter also referred to as "handwritten signature"). By including handwritten signatures in the photographic subject as stamp content information, it becomes possible to order stamps with highly unique stamp faces. In addition to handwritten characters, the characters on the stamp may be characters entered using commercially available character input software (text data) expressed in a predetermined font (font), or included in a photographed image (photographed image). Text information such as a handwritten signature may also be edited by editing processing of a stamp ordering program.

The control unit 14 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like. The control unit 14 executes processing related to stamp ordering and other processing in accordance with, for example, a stamp ordering program and other programs stored in the storage unit 10. As shown in FIG. 2B, the control unit 14 that executes these processes includes a photographing means 20, an acquisition means 21, a stamp frame setting means 22, a stamp content generation means 23, a stamp content display means 24, and a stamp specification selection unit. It functions as a means 25, a completed image generating means 26, a completed image displaying means 27, and an ordering means 28. These functions realize a stamp ordering process (stamp ordering system) to be described later in this system 1.

The communication unit 15 performs wireless data communication via the Internet 4, and performs wireless communication based on the IEEE802.11 standard, for example. If the stamp ordering program of this system 1 is provided from a predetermined program providing server, the program can be downloaded by the communication unit 15. Furthermore, the communication unit 15 executes data communication with the host computer 3A in the system 1.

The battery (power supply section) 16 is composed of a rechargeable battery, etc., and supplies power to each component of the mobile terminal 2A, such as the storage section 10, display section 11, camera 13, and control section 14. do.

[Host computer configuration]
FIG. 3A shows an example of the configuration of a host computer 3A as the order-receiving device 3. As shown in the figure, the host computer 3A includes a storage section 30, a control section 31, a communication section 32, and the like.

The storage unit 30 is configured with a nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk drive (HDD). The storage unit 30 stores an OS for operating the host computer 3A, various application programs, etc., including a stamp ordering program related to the present system 1. That is, the storage unit 30 stores a program for causing the host computer 3A to function as an order-receiving device related to the present system 1.

Furthermore, the storage unit 30 stores data (program files) of a stamp ordering program (stamp ordering application) provided to users who use the system 1 to order stamps. The host computer 3A reads the program file in response to a request from a user's mobile terminal or the like to provide (download) a seal ordering program, and transfers the program file to the requesting mobile terminal or the like. Note that the program file of the stamp ordering program may be stored in a database 3B connected to the host computer 3A.

The control unit 31 is composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. The control unit 31 executes stamp ordering and other processes as a host computer, for example, in accordance with a stamp ordering program and other programs stored in the storage unit 30. The control section 31 that executes these processes functions as an identification information generation means 40, a seal image information generation means 41, a registration means 42, and a transmission means 43, as shown in FIG. 3(B). These functions realize a stamp ordering process (seal stamp ordering system) in the present system 1, which will be described later.

The communication unit 32 executes data communication with the outside via the Internet 4. The communication unit 32 manages, for example, data communication with the mobile terminal 2A in this system 1, data communication with equipment used in the stamp manufacturing department responsible for manufacturing ordered stamps, and information regarding the stamp orderer and his/her impression. Execute data communication with external databases, servers, etc.

[Seal stamp order processing]
Next, the ordering process for seals in this system 1 will be explained. This ordering process is divided into a stamp ordering process by the mobile terminal 2A (control unit 14) on the side of the stamp orderer and a stamp ordering process by the host computer 3A (controller 31) on the stamp orderer side. The stamp ordering process (S100) by the mobile terminal 2A and the stamp ordering process (S200) by the host computer 3A will be described below in this order. Further, in the following description, it is assumed that the stamps ordered by the system 1 are stamps (hard stamps) made of ivory, water buffalo, cypress, titanium, etc., and have a handwritten signature on the stamp surface.

[Seal stamp order processing]
When the stamp ordering program (seal stamp ordering application) is started based on the input from the operation input unit 12 in the mobile terminal 2A in which the stamp ordering program according to the present system 1 is installed, the control unit 14 issues the stamps shown in FIG. Execute order processing (S100).

In the stamp ordering process (S100), first, the camera function of the mobile terminal 2A is activated and a photographing process of photographing the object is executed (S101). This S101 is due to the control unit 14 functioning as the above-mentioned photographing means 20 (see FIG. 2(B)). That is, the photographing means 20 (control unit 14) displays a photographing screen 100 for photographing the subject on the display unit 11. Through the photographing screen 100, it is possible to photograph a sheet of paper (handwritten signature portion) on which a handwritten signature (characters desired on the seal) is written. An example of the photographing screen 100 is shown in FIG. 6(A).

As shown in the figure, the photographing screen 100 includes a message display area 101, a photographing target display area 102, and an instruction input area 103. The message display area 101 is an area for displaying messages, comments, etc. regarding photography to the user. The photographing target display area 102 is an area where the photographing target is displayed so as to be visible through the lens of the camera 13. The instruction input area 103 is an area for displaying a photography icon 104 that instructs execution of photography, a setting icon 105 that instructs setting of the stamp face size (size) of the seal to be ordered, and the like.

Note that the configuration of the shooting screen 100 shown in FIG. icons, etc.) can take various forms. This also applies to other screens described below.

Further, when displaying the photographing screen 100, a stamp frame according to the stamp face size is set in the photographing target display area 102 on the photographing screen 100, and the stamp frame 110 is displayed in the photographing target display area 102. In the photographing process (S101), the handwritten signature is placed within the stamp frame 110 on the photographing target display area 102, and the sheet containing the handwritten signature is photographed.

Here, the stamp face size of the seals that can be ordered with this system 1 is determined based on the diameter of the round stamp face, and the basic stamp face sizes when ordering are "large size" with a diameter of about 18 mm, There are three types: "medium size" with a diameter of about 15 mm and "small size" with a diameter of about 10 mm. A stamp frame corresponding to these three types of stamp face sizes (basic stamp face size) can be set (displayed) in the photographing target display area 102. By default, a "medium size" stamp frame 110 is set (displayed).

Note that the seal frame set (displayed) in the photographing target display area 102 may match the actual seal size or may be an enlarged or reduced actual seal size at a predetermined ratio. . Further, the shape of the stamp frame is not limited to a round shape, but may be other shapes such as a square shape or an ellipse shape.

When the setting icon 105 is touched (for example, tapped), the setting of the size of the seal frame (that is, the seal size) can be changed. When changing settings, "Large size", "Medium size", and "Small size" are displayed on the shooting screen 100 so that they can be selected by touch operation (for example, tap) (not shown), and the user You can select the desired seal frame size from among them. The processing related to setting (displaying) the seal frame is performed by the control unit 14 functioning as the above-mentioned seal frame setting means 22 (see FIG. 2(B)).

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the photographing icon 104 is touched (for example, tapped) with a handwritten signature contained within the stamp frame 110 on the photographing target display area 102, the photographing means 20 (control unit 14) ) executes a photograph of the paper including the handwritten signature (S101). In FIG. 6(A), the character "Ishikawa" (handwritten signature) handwritten in broken letters on paper Y is shown to be stored in a slightly smaller and visible state near the top of the stamp frame 110. There is. Here, it is assumed that photographing is performed in that state. Although FIG. 6A shows a handwritten signature written vertically, it may be a handwritten signature written horizontally.

Next, in S102, the handwritten signature (seal content information) included in the paper Y photographed in S101 is acquired (S102). This S102 is due to the control unit 14 functioning as the above-mentioned acquisition means 21 (see FIG. 2(B)). That is, the acquisition means 21 (control unit 14) recognizes the handwritten signature included in the paper Y photographed in S101 and acquires it. Recognition (acquisition) of this handwritten signature (character part) is possible, for example, by character recognition (OCR), which extracts character information (text) from a photographed image, or color information (for example, the color of the paper and the signature) from the photographed image. This can be done by applying color recognition, etc., which extracts the difference in color.

Next, in S103, a preview display process is executed to display a preview image (seal content image) based on the handwritten signature (seal content information) acquired in S102 (S103). This step S103 is performed because the control unit 14 functions as the stamp content generation means 23 and the stamp content display means 24 (see FIG. 2(B)). That is, when the handwritten signature is acquired in S102 described above, the stamp content generation means 23 (control unit 14) generates a preview image of the handwritten signature as the stamp content based on the obtained handwritten signature. Then, a preview screen 120 for displaying the generated preview image is displayed on the display unit 11. An example of the preview screen 120 is shown in FIG. 6(B).

As shown in the figure, the preview screen 120 includes a message display area 121, a preview display area 122, and an instruction input area 123. The message display area 121 is an area for displaying messages, comments, etc. regarding preview image confirmation to the user (orderer). The preview display area 122 is an area where the seal frame 110 set (displayed) in the previous photographic target display area 102 is displayed as is, and a preview image is displayed within the seal frame 110. The instruction input area 123 is an area for displaying a completion button 124 for instructing completion of checking the preview image (completion of photography), a return button 125 for instructing redo of photography, and the like.

In the preview display process (S103), the stamp content display means 24 (control unit 14) displays the preview image generated in S102 described above within the stamp frame 110 of the preview display area 122. At this time, the stamp face content display means 24 adjusts the preview image according to the stamp face frame 110 and displays the adjusted preview image within the stamp face frame 110.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, it is assumed that the handwritten signature of "Ishikawa" was located near the top of the stamp frame 110 at the time of photographing. In this case, when displaying a preview image of the handwritten signature, the display position of the preview image relative to the seal frame 110 is adjusted so that the preview image (handwritten signature) is arranged in a well-balanced manner within the seal frame 110. The adjusted preview image is displayed within the seal frame 110. This adjustment of the display position is, for example, a process of arranging the preview image at the center of the seal frame 110 so that the center of the seal frame 110 set (displayed) in the photographing target display area 102 matches the center of the preview image. (centering processing) can be performed by executing it by a program. The center of the preview image can be, for example, the intersection of a vertical line that bisects the preview image into two equal parts in the vertical direction and a horizontal line that bisects the preview image into two equal parts in the horizontal direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, assume that the handwritten signature of "Ishikawa" is displayed slightly smaller than the stamp frame 110 at the time of photographing. In this case, when displaying a preview image of the handwritten signature, the display size of the preview image is adjusted according to the size of the stamp frame 110 so that the preview image (handwritten signature) is arranged in a well-balanced manner within the stamp frame 110. Then, the adjusted preview image is displayed within the seal frame 110. This display size adjustment is performed by, for example, adjusting the distance between the inner edge of the seal frame 110 set (displayed) in the photographing target display area 102 and the outer edges (for example, the upper and lower edges) of the preview image (handwritten signature) by a predetermined amount ( This can be done by adjusting the size of the preview image so that it is, for example, 0.5 to 1.0 mm).

FIG. 6B shows how the adjusted preview image is displayed within the stamp frame 110. As shown in the figure, the size of the handwritten signature shown in the preview image inside the seal frame 110 is larger than that in FIG. It becomes.

Note that although this example illustrates a case where both the display position and display size of the preview image are adjusted, it is possible to adjust the size without adjusting the display position or without adjusting the size. It is also possible to adjust the display position. In this case, for example, depending on the state (photographing result) of the photographed image (preview image), only the display position can be adjusted without adjusting the size, or vice versa. Furthermore, if the preview image display position and display size do not need to be adjusted as a result of photographing, those adjustments are not performed.

After displaying the preview image, when the completion button 124 of the preview screen 120 (instruction input area 123) is touched (for example, tapped) (YES in S104), the control unit 14 executes a specification selection process (S105). This S105 is due to the control unit 14 functioning as the above-mentioned stamp specification selection means 25 (see FIG. 2(B)). That is, the stamp specification selection means 25 (control unit 14) displays a specification selection screen 130 on the display unit 11 for allowing the user (orderer) to select the specification (seal specification) of the stamp to be ordered, and displays the specification selection screen 130 on the display unit 11. Specifications are selected through step 130. An example of the specification selection screen 130 is shown in FIGS. 7(A) and 7(B).

As shown in the figure, the specification selection screen 130 includes a shape selection area 131, a color selection area 132, a stamp material selection area 133, and an instruction input area 134. In this embodiment, the shape selection area 131 and the color selection area 132 are displayed on one screen, and the printing material selection area 133 is displayed on another screen. When the specification selection screen 130 is displayed, the shape selection area 131 and color selection area 132 are displayed first (see FIG. 7(A)), and the stamp material selection area 133 is displayed later (see FIG. 7(B)). (see ). Note that it is also possible to display all selection areas on one screen, or to display separate screens for each selection area (selectable specifications).

The shape selection area 131 is an area that displays selectable seal face shapes. The color selection area 132 is an area that displays selectable seal colors. Note that the color of the seal surface is the color applied to the end surface of the convex portion of the seal surface on which the contents of the seal confirmed in the previous preview image (in this example, a handwritten signature) are engraved. The stamp material selection area 133 is an area for displaying selectable stamp materials (stamp materials and materials). In each selection area, checkboxes are provided for each selectable item such as stamp face shape and color, and by touching (for example, tapping) the checkbox corresponding to the item you want to select, you can check it. Items can now be selected.

The instruction input area 134 is an area for displaying an OK button 135 for instructing completion of the selection (checking of the checkbox) of the specifications (items) displayed in each of the selection areas 131 to 133. This instruction input area 134 is displayed in the same way at the bottom of the specification selection screen 130 when the shape selection area 131 and color selection area 132 are displayed and when the stamp material selection area 133 is displayed (Fig. 7(A) and (B)). Then, when all specifications are selected (checked in checkboxes) in the selection area being displayed, the OK button 135 in the instruction input area 134 becomes operable. When the OK button 135 is touched (for example, tapped) while the shape selection area 131 and the color selection area 132 are displayed on the specification selection screen 130, the display contents of the specification selection screen 130 are changed to the stamp material selection area 132. Switch to . On the other hand, when the OK button 135 is touched (for example, tapped) while the stamp material selection area 133 is displayed, the selection of the specifications of the stamp to be ordered is completed.

Here, in the present system 1, three types of stamp face shapes are defined as selectable in the shape selection area 131: "round" (perfect circle), "vertical ellipse", and "horizontal ellipse". Among these, the "round" stamp surface corresponds to the display content of the preview screen 120 described above, that is, the stamp image shown by the stamp frame 110 in the preview display area 122 and the preview image within the stamp frame. On the other hand, the "vertical elliptical" stamp face and the "horizontal elliptical" stamp face correspond to a stamp image in which the shape of the stamp frame 110 is replaced with a vertical ellipse or a horizontal ellipse.

Further, in the present system 1, eight types of colors such as gold and red are defined as the colors of the seal face that can be selected in the color selection area 132. Further, eight types of stamp materials are defined as selectable stamp materials in the stamp material selection area 133, such as black buffalo and white buffalo. Note that the selectable stamp specifications shown in this embodiment are merely examples, and the types and number of specifications can be arbitrarily determined.

When a specification is selected on the specification selection screen 130 and the OK button 135 is touched (YES in S106), the control unit 14 executes a completed image display process (S107). This S107 is due to the control unit 14 functioning as the above-mentioned completed image generation means 26 and completed image display means 27 (see FIG. 2(B)). That is, the completed image generation means 26 (control unit 14) will place an order this time based on the preview image (handwritten signature) displayed in S103 described above and the specifications of the seal selected in S105 described above. A completed image (completion expected image) corresponding to the expected completion of the seal is generated. Then, a completed image display screen (not shown) for displaying the generated completed image is displayed on the display unit 11. The completed image displayed on the completed image display screen can be, for example, an image representing the entire seal to be ordered and an image of the seal stamped with the stamp, as shown in FIG. 8(A).

After displaying the completed image, when a confirmation completion button (not shown) on the completed image display screen is touched (for example, tapped) (YES in S108), the control unit 14 executes ordering processing (S109). This S109 is due to the control unit 14 functioning as the above-mentioned ordering means 28 (see FIG. 2(B)). That is, the ordering means 28 (control unit 14) determines the details of the seal to be ordered (order An order details confirmation screen 140 is displayed on the display unit 11 for confirming the order details. An example of the order details confirmation screen 140 is shown in FIG. 8(B).

As shown in the figure, the order details confirmation screen 140 includes a message display area 141, an order details display area 142, and an instruction input area 143. The message display area 141 is an area for displaying messages, comments, etc. related to ordering to the user (orderer). The order details display area 142 is an area for displaying the details of the seal to be ordered (order details). The instruction input area 143 is an area for displaying an OK button 144 for instructing to proceed with order placement, a cancel button 145 for instructing to cancel (cancel) order placement, and the like.

The order content display area 142 displays order content information based on the preview image (handwritten signature) displayed in S103 described above and the specifications of the seal selected in S105 described above. Among the order details information, the stamp shape includes information regarding the size of the stamp frame 110 (that is, the stamp size) that was set (displayed) in the photographing target display area 102 at the photographing stage (see FIG. 6(A)). included. FIG. 8B shows a case where the size of the stamp frame 110 is "medium size". The user checks the order content information displayed in the order content display area 142 and confirms whether there are any mistakes in the content. When ordering a seal based on the contents, the user touches (for example, taps) the OK button 144 and proceeds to order the seal.

When the OK button 144 is touched, the ordering means 28 (control unit 14) displays an ordering screen (not shown) for ordering a seal based on the ordering information displayed in the ordering details display area 142. is displayed on the display section 11. The ordering screen displays an area for inputting order form information such as the name of the orderer, the delivery address of the product (seal) (recipient address, name, etc.), and payment method. The user (orderer) inputs necessary purchase order information according to the contents.

After inputting the purchase order information, when an order button (not shown) on the order screen is touched (for example, tapped), the ordering means 28 (control unit 14) inputs the above-mentioned order content information and purchase order information. Seal stamp ordering information including the information is generated and transmitted to the host computer 3A (order-receiving device 3) (S109). This completes the ordering of the seal.

After that, when the host computer 3A receives the seal order information from the mobile terminal 2A, the host computer 3A (control unit 31) delivers an order confirmation email to the mobile terminal 2A, and also sends the seal order order information shown in FIG. Execute the process (S200).

[Seal stamp order processing]
As shown in FIG. 5, in the stamp ordering process (S200), first, an identification ID (identification information) that makes it possible to identify the contents of the order is generated (S201). This S201 is due to the control unit 31 functioning as the above-mentioned identification information generation means 40 (see FIG. 3(B)). That is, the identification information generation means 40 (control unit 31) analyzes the received seal ordering information and specifies the contents of the current order. Based on the specified order details, a product ID that can identify the ordered seal, an orderer ID that can identify the person who ordered the seal, etc. are generated (S201).

Next, in S202, seal impression image data (seal impression image information) of the ordered (ordered) seal is generated (S202). This step S202 is performed because the control unit 31 functions as the aforementioned seal image information generation means 41 (see FIG. 3(B)). That is, the seal imprint image information generating means 41 (control unit 31) analyzes the received seal stamp ordering information, specifies the seal face content of the seal, and generates seal impression image data corresponding to the seal face content (S202). The seal image data generated in S202 is a seal image representing the actual seal impression obtained by manufacturing the ordered seal. This seal impression image data can also be used as a block plate for creating a seal face when manufacturing a seal.

Next, in S203, order information corresponding to the current order details is registered in the database 3B (S203). This S203 is due to the control unit 31 functioning as the above-mentioned registration means 42 (see FIG. 3(B)). That is, the registration means 42 (control unit 31) analyzes the received seal stamp ordering information and stores the ordering information indicating the current ordering details identified by using the ID generated in S201 described above and the ID generated in S202 described above. It is registered in the database 3B together with the seal impression image data (S203). This database 3B can be accessed from a dedicated terminal (not shown) used by the stamp manufacturing department of the business on the orderer's side. The stamp manufacturing department operates a dedicated terminal to obtain order information from the database 3B, and manufactures seals based on this information.

Next, in S204, the orderer ID and seal image data are sent as a set to an external information management server (external device) (S204). This S204 is due to the control unit 31 functioning as the above-mentioned transmitting means 43 (see FIG. 3(B)). That is, the transmitting means 43 (control unit 31) associates (links) the orderer ID among the IDs generated in S201 described above with the seal image data generated in S202 described above, and transmits the data to an external information management server. (S204).

The reason why the orderer ID and the seal image data are associated one-to-one and sent to the external information management server is because the seals ordered by this system 1 have a handwritten signature as the seal content, as described above. This is because it can be the only one of its kind in the world. Furthermore, by managing as data that there is a one-to-one connection between the person who ordered the seal (individual user) and the seal held by that person, it can be used as proof that it functions as identity verification. be.

[Effects of Examples]
In the stamp ordering system 1 of the present embodiment described above, the camera 13 of the mobile terminal 2A serving as the ordering device 2 captures an image of an object (for example, a handwritten signature) containing the content desired on the stamp (seal content information). When the user takes a photo of the sheet (paper), a preview screen 120 is displayed on the display unit 11 of the mobile terminal 2A. Then, a preview image showing the contents of the seal is displayed in the seal frame 110 of the preview display area 122 on the screen based on the photographing result. At this time, the preview image is displayed after the display position and display size of the preview image within the stamp frame 110 are adjusted. Therefore, it becomes easier for the user (orderer) to get an idea of what the seal will look like when it is actually stamped, and it becomes possible to save time and effort in creating (editing) the face of the seal to be ordered. It also saves you the trouble of reshooting. In this way, it is possible to create and confirm the contents of the stamp to be ordered by simply photographing an object that includes the content desired on the seal.

Further, after displaying the preview image (after confirmation), a specification selection screen 130 is displayed on the display unit 11 of the mobile terminal 2A, and there, various specifications (for example, stamp shape, stamp color, stamp materials, etc.) are displayed for selection. Therefore, it becomes easy for the user to select the specifications of the seal to order. Furthermore, it is possible to create a highly unique seal by selecting a combination of specifications. In particular, the combination of having a handwritten signature as the content of the seal (the subject of the photograph) and selecting the seal specification from multiple options makes it possible to order and order more unique seals. Become.

The creation and confirmation of the contents of the seal, the selection of seal specifications, and the ordering of a seal that reflects the results can all be done on the mobile terminal 2A, making it easy for general users to order highly unique seals. It will be possible to provide a stamp ordering system that can do this.

Furthermore, in the stamp ordering system 1 of the present embodiment, after selecting the specifications of the seal, a completed image display screen is displayed on the display unit 11 of the mobile terminal 2A, and a completed image corresponding to the expected completion of the stamp to be ordered is displayed. An image (completion image) is displayed. Therefore, the user (orderer) can visually understand the overall image of the seal to be ordered. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a seal is different from what was imagined.

In addition, in the stamp ordering system 1 of this embodiment, when stamp ordering information is transmitted from the mobile terminal 2A (ordering side device 2) to the host computer 3A (ordering side device 3), the host computer 3A An identification ID and seal imprint image data are generated based on the received seal order information. Then, the orderer ID included in the identification ID and the seal impression image data are associated and transmitted to an external information management server. Therefore, it becomes possible to externally manage information (orderer information and seal information) that can serve as proof of the function of identity verification. For example, when registering a seal that has been ordered and manufactured using this system 1 as a registered seal, the orderer ID (personal ID) and seal image data are sent to an information management server managed by the municipal office. By doing so, it will be possible to contribute to the seal registration work of government offices.

Although examples have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, it is also possible for the present invention to adopt other embodiments different from the examples.

For example, the function of generating a preview image showing the contents of the stamp (seal content generation means) may be provided in the host computer 3A (orderer's device 3) instead of the mobile terminal 2A (orderer's device 2). In this case, stamp content information based on the content photographed through the photographing screen 100 of the mobile terminal 2A is transmitted to the host computer 3A, and the host computer 3A (control unit 31) generates a preview image based on the stamp content information. In other words, the control unit 31 of the host computer 3A is configured to function as a stamp content generation means. The generated preview image is then transmitted to the mobile terminal 2A, and the mobile terminal 2A (control unit 14) is configured to display the preview image within the seal frame 110 on the preview display area 122 on the preview screen 120. Even when displaying the preview image in this case, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which position adjustment and size adjustment are performed as in the above-described embodiment. According to such a configuration, since no preview image is generated on the mobile terminal 2A, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the mobile terminal 2A (orderer side device 2). This also applies to the function (completed image generation means) that generates a completed image of the seal to be ordered.

Furthermore, for example, when displaying a preview image showing the contents of the stamp based on the photographing result in the stamp frame 110, only the display position (centering) may be adjusted without adjusting the size of the preview image. In this case, a function (adjustment means) that allows the size of the stamp frame to be adjusted according to the preview image displayed within the stamp frame is included in the stamp ordering program, and the control unit 14 of the mobile terminal 2A installed with the program makes adjustments. Configure to function as a means.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, it is assumed that a preview image (the characters "Ishikawa") is displayed in a smaller size approximately in the center of the seal frame 110 on the preview display area 122 on the preview screen 120. In this state, touch the stamp frame 110 on the display screen (for example, pinch in) to reduce the diameter of the stamp frame 110 as shown in FIG. Size adjustment is possible. Although not shown, on the contrary, if the preview image is displayed in a larger size within the seal frame 110, the diameter of the seal frame 110 can be increased by performing a touch operation (for example, pinching out) on the seal frame 110. This allows the size of the seal frame 110 to be adjusted to match the size of the preview image.

According to such a configuration, the size of the stamp frame displayed (set) on the preview screen (preview display area) can be adjusted (changed) by a touch operation on the stamp frame, so that the preview image can be changed to the stamp frame. This makes it easy to make adjustments to ensure a well-balanced arrangement within the interior. In addition, by setting (determining) the stamp size of the stamp to be ordered based on the size of the stamp frame displayed on the preview screen (preview display area), users can make detailed adjustments to the stamp size themselves. It becomes like this. This expands the range of stamp sizes that can be ordered.

It should be noted that such size adjustment of the seal frame may be performed by a program (software) according to the size of the preview image displayed within the seal frame. According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to save time and effort related to size adjustment of the seal face frame.

Further, for example, when displaying a preview image indicating the seal content based on the photographing result in the seal frame 110, a configuration may be provided that includes a function to adjust (correct) the tilt of the preview image (characters etc. that are the seal content). . In this case, for example, a function that allows the tilt of the preview image (that is, the photographed image) displayed within the stamp frame to be adjusted (corrected) to match the reference line (horizontal line or vertical line) set in the stamp frame (Tilt adjustment means) is included in the stamp ordering program, and the control unit 14 of the mobile terminal 2A in which the program is installed is configured to function as the tilt adjustment means.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, assume that the characters "Ishikawa" (handwritten signature) are tilted clockwise with respect to the reference vertical line X passing through the center of the stamp frame 110 at the time of photographing. In this state, when the shooting icon 104 is touched (for example, tapped) to perform shooting processing (S101) and display a preview image based on the shooting result (S103), the preview image (shot image) with respect to the reference vertical line The tilt angle (tilt amount) is calculated, and the preview image is rotated in a predetermined rotation direction (in this case, counterclockwise direction) based on the tilt angle, so that the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the preview image is aligned with the reference vertical line X. The configuration is such that a program executes processing (tilt adjustment processing) for arranging the preview image within the seal frame 110 so that the preview image is substantially perpendicular (substantially parallel to the reference vertical line X). The state after this tilt adjustment process is shown in FIG. 10(B). With this configuration as well, the preview images are arranged in a well-balanced manner within the stamp frame, making it easier for the user (orderer) to grasp the image of what the stamp will look like when it is actually stamped. Such tilt adjustment of the preview image is conceptually included in the position adjustment of the preview image (seal content image). This is because adjusting the inclination of the preview image changes (adjusts) the relative positional relationship between the seal frame and the preview image.

Note that the tilt adjustment of the preview image can also be configured to be performed by a touch operation (for example, rotation) of the preview image displayed within the seal frame. According to such a configuration, the user can arbitrarily adjust the inclination of the preview image.

Alternatively, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the display position, display size, etc. of the preview image described above are not adjusted. In this case, the content (photographed image) captured within the stamp frame on the shooting screen (shooting target display area) is displayed as a preview image within the stamp frame, and the content shown in the preview image becomes the stamp as is. . According to such a configuration, for example, when photographing an object that includes the content that the user wants to display on the stamp surface, the user can freely adjust the balance of the stamp surface, such as by making the content of the stamp smaller or tilting it with respect to the stamp frame. It becomes possible to do so. This makes it possible to order more unique seals.

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the user can select (set) whether or not to adjust the display position, display size, etc. of the preview image described above. In this case, for example, by touching (for example, tapping) the setting icon 105 in the instruction input area 103 of the shooting screen 100 shown in FIG. The configuration is such that an area for selecting whether to operate each adjustment function (ON/OFF) is displayed on the photographing screen 100. Then, the adjustment function selected (turned ON) based on the user's selection operation is configured to operate. According to this configuration, the user can arbitrarily select (set) whether or not to execute the adjustment process when displaying the preview image, which improves convenience when ordering a seal (seal stamp). will improve.

For example, regarding the selection of the seal shape as the seal specifications (seal specifications), the shape of the stamp frame is It is also possible to have a configuration in which the following can be selected. In this case, for example, when the shooting screen 100 shown in FIG. 6(A) is displayed, the setting icon 105 in the instruction input area 103 is touched (for example, tapped), and the setting icon 105 shown in FIG. 7(A) is touched. The configuration is such that an area for selecting a seal face frame shape (that is, a seal face shape), such as the shape selection area 131, is displayed on the photographing screen 100. Then, a seal frame corresponding to the seal frame shape selected based on the user's selection operation is set (displayed) in the photographing target display area 102. That is, the stamp face frame is set (displayed) in the photographing target display area 102 of the photographing screen 100 through cooperation between the seal face frame setting means 22 and the stamp specification selection means 25. According to this configuration, when photographing an object that includes the content that the user wants to make into a stamp, the selected stamp shape is already displayed as a stamp frame on the photographing screen, so it is difficult for the user to place an order. The imprint image of the seal (stamp) becomes easier to grasp.

For example, regarding the preview image displayed within the seal frame 110 of the preview screen 120 (preview display area 120), the content of the preview image (seal content) can be edited, and if editing is performed, the editing A configuration may also be adopted in which a later preview image is displayed. In this case, a function (editing means) that enables editing of the preview image displayed within the stamp frame is included in the stamp ordering program, and the control unit 14 of the mobile terminal 2A installed with the program is configured to function as the editing means. do. Editing in this case includes, for example, selecting or changing the font of the characters used as the seal content.

For example, when a preview image (the characters "Ishikawa") is displayed in the seal frame 110 as shown in FIG. The configuration is such that a font selection area displaying selectable fonts prepared in advance by a program is displayed on the preview screen 120. Then, when any font is selected based on the user's selection operation, a preview image (seal letter) is displayed in the seal frame 110 using the selected font. According to such a configuration, for example, when a handwritten signature is photographed and used as a seal as in the above-mentioned embodiment, the handwritten signature can be changed to the default font, so the content of the seal can be edited freely. It is possible to increase the degree of In addition, even when characters (text) entered using a specified character input software are photographed and used as a stamp, the font can be changed to the system's default font, allowing the user to express characters that cannot be expressed using the character input software. It becomes possible to obtain a stamp with a font that suits your taste.

Further, such font selection (change) can also be executed by a program (software) based on the character information forming the seal surface content obtained from the photographic result. For example, when photographing a handwritten signature and using it as a stamp as in the above embodiment, the program selects the default font that is closest to the photographed handwritten signature, and the preview image (letters on the stamp) is created using the selected font. The configuration is such that it is displayed within the stamp frame 110. According to such a configuration, handwritten signatures are displayed in a default font that approximates them, so users have a wider range of choices regarding the specifications of the seals (seals) they order and can save them the trouble of selecting fonts. become. Note that such font selection can be executed, for example, in response to a touch operation (for example, double tap) on the preview image displayed within the stamp frame 110.

Furthermore, the stamp ordering system of the present invention is not limited to ordering stamps as described in the above-mentioned embodiments, but can also be applied to various types of stamps, such as penetrating stamps made of porous rubber with open cells and rubber stamps made of non-porous rubber. Applicable to orders for seals. Further, the type of stamp such as a seal, a penetrating stamp, a rubber stamp, etc. may be selectable as the specifications of the stamp to be ordered (seal specifications).

Further, the connection between the order receiving device and the ordering device is not limited to the Internet, but can be connected via any network (communication line).

1 Stamp ordering system, 2 Ordering side device, 2A Mobile terminal, 3 Ordering side device, 3A Host computer, 3B Database, 4 Internet, 10 Storage unit, 11 Display unit, 12 Operation input unit, 13 Camera, 14 Control unit, 15 communication section, 16 battery, 20 photographing means, 21 acquisition means, 22 stamp frame setting means, 23 stamp content generation means, 24 stamp content display means, 25 stamp specification selection means, 26 completed image generation means, 27 completed image display means , 28 ordering means, 30 storage section, 31 control section, 32 communication section, 40 identification information generation means, 41 seal image information generation means, 42 registration means, 43 transmission means, 100 photographing screen, 110 stamp frame, 120 preview screen, 130 Specification selection screen, 140 Order details confirmation screen.

Claims (1)

A seal stamp ordering system that connects an ordering side device provided on an ordering side and an ordering side device provided on an order receiving side via a communication line, and receives and orders stamps via the communication line,
The ordering side device has a control section, a display section, and a photographing section,
The control unit includes:
acquisition means for acquiring a handwritten signature included in a photographic subject photographed by the photographing unit;
a stamp content display means for displaying a stamp content image on the display section showing the stamp content of the acquired handwritten signature ;
Stamp specification selection means for displaying selectable stamp specifications on the display section and allowing the user to select a desired stamp specification;
an ordering means for transmitting stamp ordering information based on the stamp content image displayed on the display unit and the selected stamp specification to the order receiving device ;
The order-receiving side device is
identification information generation means for generating identification information that can identify the orderer based on the stamp ordering information transmitted from the ordering device;
a seal image information generation means for generating seal image information corresponding to the seal content based on the stamp ordering information transmitted from the ordering device;
A seal stamp ordering system comprising: a transmission unit that associates the generated identification information with the seal imprint image information and transmits the correlated information to an external information management device connected to the order receiving device.

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