JPH04317057A - Photograph processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a photograph processing system in which a negative film is easily handled and made to correspond to a DP bag, so that working efficiency is improved. CONSTITUTION:A sorting device 10 reads the ID code of the DP bag 16, which is recorded together with information on the order of a customer in the information recording layer of the negative film housed in a film stocker 32. Based on the recorded information, printing processing is performed and the film is collated with the DP bag 16 by a printing and collating device 50. Therefore, a seal, etc., for identification is not necessitated and the working efficiency is improved. Since a series of processing is executed in a state where the negative film is housed in the film stocker 32, the handling such as transportation is facilitated.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographic processing system for producing prints by developing, printing, and other processes on photographed negative film.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art In order to obtain a print from a negative film on which an image has been taken by a camera, a customer generally takes the negative film to a photo agency and requests that it be developed and printed (reprints). Negative film brought to a photo agency is developed and printed at a photo processing laboratory (laboratory).
Photo processing such as reprinting is performed.

That is, at a photo agency, photographed negative film is stored in a DP bag with the customer's order details written on it and transported to a photo processing facility.
The photographed negative film is developed and printed according to the order details written on the P bag. The developed negative film is cut into several frames and stored in a negative sheet, and after being compared with the finished print, it is put back into the DP bag and returned to the photo agency, where it is handed to the customer.

[0004] In order to process a large number of negative films requested by a plurality of different photo agencies and customers at a photo processing facility, a series of processes are carried out while always matching the negative films and DP bags. Must. For this reason, in the past, ID stickers with ID codes printed on them to identify photo distributors and customers were attached to negative film and DP bags, and the ID stickers (ID codes) were read during a series of processing steps. As a result, the negative film and the DP bag were processed in correspondence with each other.

[0005] Therefore, although it is possible to match the negative film and the DP bag, the complicated work of attaching ID stickers to each negative film and DP bag is essential, which is extremely inefficient, and there is no countermeasure for this. It was coveted.

[0006] Furthermore, when a finished print image is determined to be defective and is to be reprinted, it is necessary to search for a print image that corresponds to the defective print image from consecutive similar image prints on the negative film. is extremely difficult, and
Even when a customer reorders reprints, it is difficult to match the printed image with the negative film image, and specifying the print is complicated.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, since the developed negative film is cut every few frames and stored in the negative sheet, handling operations such as taking it out from the negative sheet and storing it again during the reprinting process are necessary. (handling) is not easy, and it is difficult to take appropriate measures.

[0008]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Taking the above facts into consideration, the present invention has been developed to improve the correspondence between negative films and DP bags, the correspondence between printed images and image marks on negative films, and the work of specifying the marks and handling of negative films. It is an object of the present invention to provide a photo processing system that can easily perform the above operations and improve work efficiency.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A photographic processing system according to the invention of claim 1 is provided with a negative film having an information recording layer, on which an image is exposed, and an exposure condition is recorded on the information recording layer. In a photo processing system that creates prints by processing processing such as developing and printing according to the order conditions, the ID code for customer identification written on the DP bag and the order conditions specified by the customer are used for the negative film. a recording means for recording information on the information recording layer; a sorting means for sorting the negative film into simultaneous printing and reorder printing based on order conditions recorded on the negative film and storing the same in a film stocker; After taking out the negative film individually and printing it according to the recorded exposure conditions and order conditions, the ID code recorded on the negative film corresponding to the print is compared with the ID code written on the DP bag. The present invention is characterized in that it is equipped with an inspection verification means for

The photographic processing system according to the second aspect of the present invention is the photographic processing system according to the first aspect, wherein DP bag sorting is performed in which DP bags are sorted into DP bag stockers in correspondence with the negative films sorted into the film stockers. It is characterized by having the means.

[0011]

In the photographic processing system according to the first aspect, not only the exposure conditions but also the ID code and order conditions are recorded on the negative film. Based on this recorded information, the printing process is performed and it is compared with the DP bag. Therefore, the complicated work of attaching ID stickers to individual negative films and DP bags as in the past is unnecessary, and the correspondence between negative films and DP bags can be easily performed, improving work efficiency.

[0012] Furthermore, it is possible to easily compare the print image with the print image and designate the exposure based on the exposure number of the negative film.

Furthermore, since the negative film is stored in the film stocker and a series of processing is carried out in this state,
There is no need to take out the negative film cut every few frames from the negative sheet and store it again, and handling such as transportation becomes easy.

In the photographic processing system according to the second aspect of the invention, the negative films sorted into the film stocker are
Since the DP bags sorted in the bag stocker are always handled, it is easy to handle the negative films and the DP bags, improving work efficiency.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration diagram of a photographic processing system according to the present invention.

This photo processing system can be roughly divided into processing at a photo agency and processing at a photo processing laboratory. Furthermore, the processing at the photo processing laboratory is
This is carried out by the sorting device 10 as recording means and sorting means, the developing device 40, and the printing verification device 50 as inspection verification means. Each device will be explained below.

Exposure conditions are recorded on the information recording layer of the negative film onto which the image is exposed by the camera 12.

At the photo agency, a DP bag 16 for storing a cartridge 14 containing a wound negative film and an order sheet 18 for reordering are prepared. This D
The P bag 16 contains an ID to identify the photo agency and customer.
the code is printed, for example by a barcode,
Furthermore, the details of the customer's order are recorded. The order details recorded on the DP bag 16 and order sheet 18 include the type of negative film (manufacturer and type), whether simultaneous printing, reorder printing, or development only, the number of simultaneous prints, and the frame number for reorder printing. Information such as number of copies, print size, print area, order date, necessity of sensitization processing, etc.

Sorting device 10 used in a photo processing facility
The whole has a desk-shaped configuration, and a DP bag stocking section 20 into which the DP bags 16 are inserted and processed is disposed at one end. After the ID code recorded on the inserted DP bag 16 is optically read, it is stored in the DP bag stock section 20 by sorting. Further, the other end of the sorting device 10 is provided with a cartridge pocket portion 24 into which a cartridge 22 for return containing a negative film is inserted and processed by the cartridge 14 or a developing device 40 to be described later. The cartridge pocket section 24 has a built-in information recording device, and can automatically record the ID code read by the DP bag stock section 20 on the inserted cartridge 14 or the negative film in the return cartridge 22. .

A keyboard 2 is provided in the center of the sorting device 10.
6 and a display section 28 are provided, and by operating the keyboard 26, the order conditions recorded on the DP bag 16 can be recorded on the negative film. A film stocker section 30 is arranged on the side of the cartridge pocket section 24. The film stocker section 30 stores negative film (patrone 14 or return cartridge 22) on which order conditions are recorded by operating the keyboard 26.
The film can be stored in a box-shaped film stocker 32 after being sorted into simultaneous printing and reorder (reprint) printing based on order conditions. This film stocker 32 can store a plurality (for example, 20 to 30) of cartridges 14 or return cartridges 22 at one time. Also, corresponding to the negative films sorted into the film stocker 32, DP bags are stored in the DP bag stock section 20.
Bags 16 are arranged to be sorted.

The developing device 40 has a general mechanism for developing a negative film, and has a mechanism at one end.
The cartridges 1 are sorted by the sorting device 10.
A film stocker 32 containing 4 (undeveloped negative films) can be set. The developing device 40 can pull out the undeveloped negative film from the set film stocker 32 and perform a developing process. In addition, the developing device 40
has a built-in cartridge winding section, and the negative film after development can be wound up and stored in the return cartridge 22. Furthermore, an empty film stocker 32 is set at the other end of the developing device 40.
A return cartridge 22 in which a developed negative film is wound can be stored.

The printing verification device 50 has a general mechanism for printing and exposing a negative film and developing a photographic paper, that is, an exposure and printing section 52 and a developing section 54. At the same time, the return cartridge 22 is taken out, and the negative films are sequentially pulled out and printed and developed to produce prints 56. In addition, the printing verification device 50 prints all the image frames exposed on one negative film onto one sheet of photographic paper (
There is a built-in index printing mechanism that uses this as an image index.

Furthermore, the printing verification device 50 has a built-in information reading section for reading the exposure conditions, order conditions, and ID code recorded on the negative film. Based on the read information, the image on the negative film can be printed. Further, the read ID code is displayed on the display section 58. Furthermore, the printing verification device 50 has a built-in information recording section, which prints the read ID code on the print 56 and the index print 60, and also prints laboratory information on the print 56 when printing the negative film image.
can be printed on and recorded on negative film.

Next, the processing steps of this photographic processing system will be sequentially explained. A negative film (on which an image is exposed by the camera 12 and exposure conditions are recorded on its information recording layer)
The cartridge 14) is brought to a photo agency. At a photo agency, 1 DP bag containing the customer's order details
A cartridge 14 (negative film that has been photographed) is stored in the cartridge 6 and transported to a photo processing facility. Also, if the customer prints 5
When reordering (reprinting) 6, the return cartridge 22 containing the corresponding negative film is stored in the DP bag 16, and the order details are written on the order sheet 18 and attached to the DP bag 16. .

At the photo processing facility, a reception slip is issued, and the DP bag 16 and cartridge 14 (or return cartridge 22) are set in the sorting device 10. In this sorting device 10, the ID code read from the DP bag 16 is automatically recorded on the cartridge 14 or the negative film in the return cartridge 22. Furthermore, the order conditions recorded in the DP bag 16 are
6, the image is recorded on a negative film. Next, the cartridge 14 or return cartridge 22
The films are sorted into simultaneous printing and reorder (reprint) printing based on order conditions, and then stored in the film stocker 32, respectively. In addition, in response to this, 1 DP bag
6 are sorted.

Among the cartridges 14 or return cartridges 22 sorted according to subsequent processing and stored in the film stocker 32, the cartridges 14 (that is,
A film stocker 32 containing undeveloped negative film is sent to a developing device 40.

In the developing device 40, the cartridge 14 is taken out from the set film stocker 32, and
Undeveloped negative film is pulled out and developed one by one. The developed negative film is wound up into a return cartridge 22 and further stored in a film stocker 32.

The film stocker 32 in which a return cartridge is stored by the developing device 40 and the film stocker 32 in which a return cartridge 22 for reorder printing has already been stored by the sorting device 10 are stored in the D.
It is sent to the burning verification device 50 together with the P bag 16.

In the printing verification device 50, the return cartridge 22 is taken out from the set film stocker 32, and the negative films are sequentially pulled out and subjected to printing processing, thereby producing individual prints 56. in this case,
The exposure conditions and order conditions recorded on the negative film are read, and the image on the negative film is printed based on these conditions. Further, in the printing verification device 50, all the image frames exposed on one negative film are printed on one sheet of photographic paper to produce an index print 60.

Further, in the printing verification device 50, the ID code read from the negative film is printed on each print 56 and the index print 60, and furthermore, the laboratory information when printing the negative film image is printed on each print. 56 and recorded on negative film.

[0031]The individual prints 56 are then inspected;
The ID code read from the negative film corresponding to the print 56 under inspection is displayed on the display section 58, and the DP
It is compared with the ID code written on the bag 16. As a result of the inspection and verification, the prints 56 that have passed are stored in the DP bag 16 together with the return cartridge 22 containing the negative film, the index print 60, and the order sheet 18, and are transported to the photo agency and handed to the customer.

On the other hand, prints 56 that fail as a result of the inspection and verification are sent back to the sorting device 10 together with the negative film and the return cartridge 22, and the printing conditions (exposure correction information, etc.) are corrected and the prints 56 are turned into negative films again. is recorded and the above process is repeated. In this case, the print 56 that is determined to require reprinting is
Lab information is printed on the printer, so you can easily determine this and change the printing conditions. Also, if you print the piece number, you can easily search and check. This improves the efficiency of reprinting work.

As described above, in the photographic processing system of this embodiment, not only the exposure conditions but also the ID code and order conditions are recorded on the negative film, and the printing process is performed based on this recorded information, and the DP bag 16 is It is compared with Therefore, the complicated work of attaching ID stickers to individual negative films and DP bags 16 as in the past is unnecessary, and the correspondence between negative films and DP bags 16 can be easily performed, improving work efficiency.

Further, it is possible to easily compare the print image with the print image and designate the exposure based on the exposure number of the negative film.

Furthermore, since the negative film is stored in the film stocker 32 and a series of processing is carried out in this state, there is no need to take out the negative film that has been cut every few frames from the negative sheet and store it again. It also becomes easier to handle.

[0036]

Effects of the Invention As explained above, the photo processing system according to the present invention can handle the correspondence between negative film and DP bag, the correspondence between printed images and image marks on negative film, or the work of specifying the print and handling of negative film. It has excellent effects in that it can be easily carried out and work efficiency can be improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a photo processing system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Sorting device (recording means, sorting means) 14
Patrone 16 DP bag 22 Return cartridge 32 Film stocker 40 Developing device 50 Print verification device (inspection verification means) 56
Print

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A negative film having an information recording layer, on which an image is exposed and the exposure conditions recorded in the information recording layer, is subjected to processing such as development and printing according to the customer's order conditions. In a photo processing system for producing prints, a recording means records an ID code for customer identification written on a DP bag and order conditions designated by the customer on an information recording layer of the negative film; sorting means for sorting the negative film into simultaneous printing and reorder printing based on the recorded order conditions and storing them in a film stocker; A photographic process characterized by comprising an inspection and verification means for verifying an ID code recorded on a negative film corresponding to a print with an ID code written on the DP bag after a printing process is performed according to conditions. system. 2. The photographic processing system according to claim 1, further comprising DP bag sorting means for sorting DP bags into DP bag stockers in correspondence with the negative films sorted into the film stockers.