JPH07219201A - Photographic processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To form a DP bag to be used for communication between a DPE (development, printing, and enlargement) store and a laboratory in such a manner that the bag is rapidly and surely transferred and received between the DPE store and a customer by reading the ID recorded on a housing body and printing the ID on the DP bag. CONSTITUTION:A film splicer 100 reads the ID of cartridge 22 and prints the DP bag 34 with the ID. Film is transported to a film processor 112 where its image is developed. The film is then transported to a scanner 114 and the image is read in by an image pickup element. The film is sent to an index printer 116 where index print 118 is formed. The film is sent to a collation section. The film is sent to a printer 120 where photographic paper is printed with the ID by each film. The film is transported to an attacher 110 and housed into the original cartridge 22. The DP bag 34, the index print 118, the cartridge 22 and the photographic paper are gathered in the collation section 106 where the ID is read. The film is put into the DP bag 34 and shipped in case of coincidence.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention stores a photographic film in which an ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing. The present invention relates to a photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, photographic processing systems are classified into a large laboratory (a system for processing a large amount of photographic film in a DPE specialty store) and a minilab (a system for processing a small amount of photographic film in a DPE store, etc.). System).

In any system, when a customer orders simultaneous printing or the like, a cartridge (cartridge) is put in a DP bag, and the customer name, telephone number,
The film manufacturer name, print size name, etc. are entered and accepted.

The photographic film is developed (
After being printed at the same time), it is cut into a predetermined number of image frames (usually 6 frames), housed in a bag called a negative sheet, and returned to the customer.

In recent years, it has been proposed that the photographic film be once removed from the cartridge (cartridge), subjected to development processing and printing processing on photographic paper, and then rewound into the cartridge (cartridge) again. . This makes it possible to omit the photographic film cutting process and the negative sheet accommodation process. Incidentally, in order to store the negative film in a cartridge (cartridge) and return it, it is considered to attach an index print or the like.

When such processing is performed, a DP bag,
Patrones (cartridges), photographic film, and even index prints may come apart, and some sort of matching means is required to make sure they match and return them to the customer. Relied on the operator's manual work (visual work).

In consideration of the above facts, the present invention reduces the collation work by the operator, grasps the flow of each photographic material,
It is an object of the present invention to obtain a photographic processing system that enables quick and reliable delivery between a DPE store and a customer.

[0008]

The invention according to claim 1 is
The ID for identifying the photographic film is pre-recorded on the photographic film for image capturing with a mechanically and visually readable code, and the container for accommodating the photographic film has the I
Using a photographic material in which D is recorded in advance with a mechanically and visually readable code, the photographic film is once detached from the container and printed on photographic paper, and then the photographic film is again contained. DP bag printing means for reading an ID recorded in the container and printing the ID on a DP bag used for customs clearance between a DPE store and a laboratory. It is characterized by having.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, an ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing, and the photographic film is contained. A photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is recorded in advance on a body in a mechanically and visually readable code, wherein the ID recorded in the photographic film or the container is read to obtain the photograph. The ID is printed on the photographic paper on which the image recorded on the film is printed.
It is characterized in that it has a printing paper printing means for printing.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, an ID for identifying the photographic film is pre-recorded in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing, and the photographic film is contained. A photographic film ID reading means for reading the ID recorded on the photographic film, which is a photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is pre-recorded on the body in a mechanically and visually readable code. Container ID reading means for reading the ID recorded in the container, the photographic film ID reading means, and the container ID
ID for collating each ID read by the reading means
And collating means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in a photographic film for image capturing, an ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance by a mechanically and visually readable code, and the photographic film is contained. A photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is pre-recorded on the body in a mechanically and visually readable code. The ID recorded in the container is read to enable a DPE store and a laboratory to read the ID. DP bag printing means for printing the ID on the DP bag used for customs clearance, container ID reading means for reading the ID recorded in the container, and DP for reading the ID printed by the DP bag printing means
Bag ID reading means, the container ID reading means, and the D
And a collating unit that collates each ID read by the P bag ID reading unit.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, an ID for identifying the photographic film is pre-recorded in a mechanically and visually readable code on the photographic film for image capturing, and the photographic film is contained. A photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a container, the ID recorded on the container is read, and a DPE store and a laboratory DP bag printing means for printing the ID on the DP bag used for customs clearance, and photographic paper on which the image recorded on the photographic film is read by reading the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container. A photographic paper printing means for printing the ID, and a DP bag ID for reading the ID printed by the DP bag printing means.
The reading means, the photographic paper ID reading means for reading the ID printed by the photographic paper printing means, the DP bag ID reading means, and the respective I read by the photographic paper ID reading means.
Collating means for collating D.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, an ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing, and the photographic film is contained. A photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is pre-recorded on the body in a mechanically and visually readable code. The ID recorded in the container is read to enable a DPE store and a laboratory to read the ID. DP bag printing means for printing the ID on the DP bag used for customs clearance, and photographic paper on which the image recorded on the photographic film is printed by reading the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container. A printing paper printing means for printing the ID, a container ID reading means for reading the ID recorded in the housing, and a DP for reading the ID printed by the DP bag printing means.
I printed by the bag ID reading means and the printing paper printing means
Photographic paper ID reading means for reading D, and collating means for collating the respective IDs read by the container ID reading means, the DP bag ID reading means and the photographic paper ID reading means,
have.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a photographic film for image shooting is provided with an I indicating an ID for specifying the photographic film.
D is pre-recorded with a mechanically and visually readable code,
In addition, a photographic material in which the ID is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code is used in a container for accommodating the photographic film, and the photographic film is once detached from the container and printed onto photographic paper. And a step of storing the photographic film in a container again, and a step of creating a positive image on one sheet of the image recorded on the photographic film, It is characterized in that it has a heading sheet printing means for reading the ID recorded in the photographic film or the container and printing the ID on the heading sheet.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, a photographic film for photographing an image is provided with an I indicating an ID for specifying the photographic film.
D is pre-recorded with a mechanically and visually readable code,
Further, there is provided a photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code in a container for accommodating the photographic film, and the ID recorded in the container is read. Then, a DP bag printing means for printing the ID on a DP bag used for customs clearance between a DPE store and a laboratory, and I recorded on the photographic film or the container.
A photographic paper printing means for reading the D and printing the ID on the photographic paper on which the image recorded on the photographic film is printed, and I recorded on the photographic film or the container.
Heading sheet printing means for reading D to print the ID on the heading sheet, container ID reading means for reading the ID recorded in the container, and ID printed by the DP bag printing means DP bag ID reading means for reading
Printing paper I for reading the ID printed by the printing paper printing means
D reading means, heading sheet ID reading means for reading the ID printed by the heading sheet printing means, and I of each of the container ID, the photographic paper ID, and the heading sheet ID
Collating means for collating D.

[0016]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the photographic film is prerecorded with an ID for specifying the photographic film, for example, at the manufacturing stage. It is preferable that a mechanically readable code such as a bar code and a human readable code such as a number be used in combination for this recording form.

On the other hand, the same ID is recorded by a bar code, a numeral or the like on a container for winding and storing the photographic film in layers.

When a customer requests a DPE store for simultaneous printing, the DPE store puts the container in a DP bag, and fills in the DP bag with the customer's name, telephone number, print size, print face type, etc., and accepts. However, at this time, D
The ID recorded on the container in the P bag is read and printed.
By this, even if the DP bag and the container are separated, it is possible to check later.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the ID recorded on the photographic film is read during the printing process, and the read ID is printed on the printing paper by the printing paper printing means. This makes it possible to identify collation between photographic film and photographic paper.
Can be matched by.

According to the invention of claim 3, the ID
When performing processing such as development processing using photographic material (photographic film, container, etc.) on which is recorded, the photographic film is once removed from the container, and after the processing is completed, it is stored again in the removed container. It has become. For this reason, it is necessary to collate the photographic film once detached with the container.
Therefore, the ID recorded on the photographic film is read by the photographic film ID reading means, the ID recorded on the housing is read by the housing ID reading means, both are collated, and if they match, the re-housing operation is executed. By doing so, the photographic film can be surely re-stored in the original container.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the DP bag is issued at the DPE store and used as a customs clearance bag between the DPE store, the laboratory and the customer. Therefore, it is necessary to collate the DP bag with the container housed in the DP bag. So D
The ID recorded on the container in the P bag is read and the ID is printed on the DP bag by the DP bag printing means.

Here, the DP bag ID reading means reads the ID recorded in the DP bag, the container ID reading means reads the ID recorded in the container, and the two are collated to mistakenly cause a different DP. It is possible to prevent the container from being put in the bag.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, first, the ID recorded in the container is read and the DP bag printing means prints the ID on the DP bag. Next, the photographic paper printing means prints the ID recorded on the photographic film on each of the photographic papers onto which the image recorded on the photographic film is printed.

The photographic paper is put in a DP bag and returned to the customer. At this time, the ID recorded on the photographic paper is read by the photographic paper ID reading means and recorded in the DP bag by the DP bag ID reading means. Read the ID and
Match D. By this collation, the photographic paper can be surely put in a predetermined DP bag.

According to the invention of claim 6, claim 5
When the ID is printed on the photographic printing paper as described in 1) and collated with the ID recorded in the DP bag, and further collated with the ID recorded in the container, and returned to the customer in the DP bag. The collation work of can be reduced.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, when the photographic film which has undergone processing such as development processing and printing processing is stored in the container as long and returned to the customer, Viewing the recorded image becomes difficult.
Therefore, when the photographic film is returned after development, each image is printed on at least one sheet and attached.

By looking at this heading sheet,
The customer can easily specify the image to reorder.

Since the ID read from the container is printed on the heading sheet by the heading sheet printing means, the ID printed on the heading sheet should be matched with another photographic material. If so, collation work becomes easy.

According to the invention described in claim 8, since the same ID is printed on each of the photographic material to be put in the DP bag, that is, the container, the photographic paper, and the heading sheet, the collation work of these is performed. Can be done easily.

[0030]

1 to 3 show photographic materials applied to this embodiment.

First, the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 (A) is a film 10A which is generally used for subtraction, in which an image photographed by a camera or the like is recorded. The film 10A has an ID for optically specifying the film in advance.
Is recorded optically. This recording form is both a mechanically easy-to-read bar code 12 and a number 14 visually readable by an operator. Therefore, the ID of the film 10 can be reliably read by both the operator and mechanically.

FIG. 1B shows a film 10B provided with the magnetic recording layer 16, and the film 10B provided with the magnetic recording layer 16 is not limited to the bar code 12 but is previously manufactured. You may record the ID as magnetic information, or you can read the barcode in the lab process,
It may be recorded as magnetic information. Below, film 10A
And 10B are collectively referred to as film 10.

A photo CD 18 is shown in FIG. This is a compact disc (C
It is a medium recorded in D), and an image can be displayed by reading a signal with a laser beam and scanning it on a display or the like.

Film 10 shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B.
A hole 20 is formed at the rear end portion. This hole 20 is used for connection with the cartridge 22 (see FIG. 2).

Next, FIG. 2A shows a cartridge 22, in which a spool shaft 26 for winding the film 10 in layers and accommodating the film 10 is provided in a casing 24.
A slit-shaped through hole 28 is formed in the spool shaft 26 along the axial direction, and a projection claw 30 is formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof. The protrusion 2 has a hole 2 in the film 10.
When 0 is fitted, the rear end of the film 10 is connected to the spool shaft 26 and wound in layers.

The shaft end of the spool shaft 26 projects out of the casing 24, and the film 10 can be taken in and out of the cartridge 22 by rotating the shaft end.

FIG. 2B shows a cartridge 32 for exclusive use in the laboratory which is particularly applied to the film developing process in the mini-lab. Without connecting the film to the spool of this cartridge 32, for example, the friction between the film and the shaft is utilized. It has a structure in which it is wound in layers. The film 10 is accommodated by being wound up in layers in a form of being exchanged from the cartridge 22 before development, and sequentially drawn out from the outermost layer when developing.

A photographic printing paper 36 is shown in FIG. The image is printed on the photographic paper 36, and as shown in FIG.
In (C), the ID represented by the barcode 12 and the numeral 14 is recorded at the lower right edge. As for this ID, the ID recorded on the film 10 or the ID recorded on the cartridge 22 is read and printed at the time of print processing. The printing position is not limited to the lower right position, but may be anywhere on the front and back that does not affect the image.

Next, the DP bag 34 is shown in FIG. 3A, which is issued at the DPE store when the customer requests the DPE store for simultaneous printing, and the cartridge 22
(See FIG. 2 (A)), the customer's name, telephone number, film maker's name, print size, and other necessary information are entered, and the product is transported to the laboratory.

An index print 118 (214) is shown in FIG. 3 (B). In the index print 118 (124), the images recorded on one film 10 are recorded vertically and horizontally.
For this recording, for example, an image on the film 10 is read by a scanner 114 or the like, and heat-sensitive recording, printing on photographic paper, or toner recording on plain paper is performed.

The image recorded here is not limited to the image quality in particular, and has a resolution that is sufficient if the general scene of the image is known. Further, the frame number attached to the film 10 is recorded in each image, or the same ID as the ID recorded in the film 10 is recorded. Further, the size is preferably such that it can fit in the DP bag 34.

The above is the photographic material applied to this embodiment, and the photographic material is used for photographic processing in a laboratory system.

FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a so-called large laboratory as a photographic processing apparatus according to this embodiment.

In the large lab, first, the film splicer 1
00, the loaded film (cartridge 22
10 accommodated in each other) are bonded one after another to form a long roll-shaped film 10.

The cartridge 22 is the splicer 100.
If negative, negative / positive / BW (black and white / color) determination is performed in order to avoid development problems. In the case of a film suitable for post-process development, by rotating the spool shaft, the film is transferred to the cartridge 22.
Will be issued from. Further, the check of development / non-development is also confirmed by detecting the amount of transmitted light with an infrared transmission sensor, for example. If undeveloped, the film 10 is pulled out.

Here, in the film splicer 100,
The detacher 102 is provided, and when the film 10 is completely pulled out from the cartridge 22, the film 1 is connected to the spool shaft 26 in the cartridge 22.
The rear end portion of 0 is detached. That is,
The hole 20 of the film 10 is disengaged from the protruding claw 30, and the spool shaft 26 and the film 10 are separated from each other. As a result, the entire film 10 is pulled out from the cartridge 22 and connected.

Here, the I recorded on the cartridge 22 is recorded.
When the film 10 is provided with the magnetic recording layer 16, the ID D is read and magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer 16. Since the same ID as that of the cartridge 22 is recorded on the film 10 in advance, this magnetically recorded ID is applied as a backup.

When the cartridge 22 is sent to the film splicer 100, a DP bag 34 issued by a DPE store is attached. This DP bag 34 is used when the cartridge 22 and the photographic paper 36 (described later) are put in and returned after the processing such as development and printing is completed, and a bill is also attached. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the printer 104 that reads the ID recorded in the cartridge 22 and prints the ID on the DP bag 34.
Are installed. This ID is applied to the collation with the cartridge 22 or the like at the time of final shipping. When the cartridge 22 is taken out from the DP bag 34, the DP bag 34 is sent to the collation unit 106 before shipment as indicated by a thin arrow A in FIG. At this time, the DP bags are bundled and sent in a lot corresponding to the film roll.

Regarding the film 10 and the cartridge 22 which are separated by the film splicer 100, the film 10 is transferred to the inspector 108 (see white thick arrow B in FIG. 4) and the cartridge 22 is transferred to the attacher 110 (FIG. 4).
(See thick black arrow C).

In the inspector 108, after checking the joining state between the films, it is sent to the film processor 112. In the film processor 112, the film is conveyed in a processing tank for developing, fixing, washing with water, etc., and is dried to be visualized. This visualized film is conveyed to the scanner 114 in a state of being wound into a roll.

In the scanner 114, the image recorded on the film 10 is read by an image pickup device such as CCD, and the image information is supplied to the index printer 116 (see the chain line arrow D in FIG. 4). The index printer 116 records an image for one film on one sheet in a matrix format. This sheet is called the index print 118 and is called the cartridge 2
2 and the photographic paper 36 are delivered to the customer, and the index print 118 on which the image is recorded is
The data is sent to the matching unit 106 as indicated by the chain line arrow D in FIG. It is preferable to collectively move the film rolls in accordance with the lot of film rolls.

By the way, this index printer 11
The ID recorded on the film 10 is also output to the reference numeral 6, and this ID is printed on a part of the index print 118. In the embodiment, the example of printing on the front surface is drawn, but of course the ID may be printed on the back surface. ID recorded in this index print 118
Is used for collation with other photographic materials when returned to the customer.

On the other hand, the film 10 whose image has been read by the scanner 114 is then conveyed to the printer 120.

In the printer 120, the roll-shaped film 1
The image frames of 0 are sequentially positioned at the printing position, and the transmission image is printed on the printing paper 36 with a predetermined exposure amount. By sequentially performing this, images are sequentially printed on the printing paper 36.

The printer 120 has an ID reading device 122 for reading the ID from the film 10, and the read ID.
An ID printing device 124 for printing on the front side or the back side corresponding to each image on the photographic paper 36 is provided, and the ID is printed in parallel with image printing by each image frame. .

The film that has undergone the printing process is sent to the attacher 110 so as to be returned to the customer. Further, the photographic printing paper 36 is conveyed to the paper processor 126 (see the hatched arrow E in FIG. 4) and is subjected to a developing process.

In the paper processor 126, the printing paper 36 which has been subjected to the baking processing is subjected to various processings such as development, fixing, washing with water and drying, and thereafter, the rolled printing paper 36 is conveyed to the paper cutter 128 as it is. There is.

On the other hand, in the attacher 110, the roll-shaped film 10 which has undergone the developing process, the baking process and the like is set, and the cartridge 22 is set in the joining order. It is possible to easily keep the joining net by accommodating the empty carts in the stocker form in the order of snow images in the splicer. If this stocker is compatible with a roll of film rolls, collation is easy and it is easy to move.

Here, the set roll-shaped film 1
On the transport path where the outermost layer of 0 is drawn and transported, ID
A number reading device 130 is provided so that the ID number of the film 10 can be read. An ID number reading device 132 is also provided at the set position of the cartridge 22 so that the ID of the cartridge 22 can be read.

Since the cartridges 22 are set in the order of joining, the order is usually the same as the order of the films 10, but the order may be out of order due to a trouble during transportation. Therefore, by comparing the read IDs, it is confirmed that they match. Where both I
When D is the same, the joint portion of the film 10 is separated, and then the film 10 is accommodated in the cartridge 22 again in a long size. Thereby, the cutting operation of one film 10 can be omitted, and in the case of the film 10 provided with the magnetic recording layer 16, the magnetic recording layer 16 can be stored without being cut. Becomes Further, since it is housed in the cartridge 22, the film 10 is not damaged, and there is no fear of impairing the finish accuracy when reordering.

The cartridge 22 in which the film 10 has been stored is indicated by the black and white striped arrow F in FIG.
6 is conveyed.

The paper cutter 128 reads the ID printed on each of the photographic papers 36 cut for each image.

The DP bag 34 and the index print 118 are also sent to the collating unit 106.

In the collating section 106, the DP bag 34, the cartridge 22, the photographic paper 36 and the index print 118.
The ID recorded in each of the
When they match, the cartridge 22, the printing paper 36, and the index print 118 are put in the DP bag 34 and shipped.

The operation of this embodiment will be described below. First,
When the customer brings the cartridge 22 containing the film 10 that has been photographed into the DPE store and requests, for example, simultaneous printing, the DPE store issues the DP bag 34, and the customer name, telephone number, film maker name, film type, etc. Is filled in on the order form, and the cartridge 22 is put in the DP bag 34 and accepted.

The DP bag 34 for which the acceptance has been completed is sent to the laboratory and is first carried to the film splicer 100.

The film splicer 100 first reads the ID recorded in the cartridge 22 and prints the ID on the DP bag 34. The DP bag 34 for which printing has been completed is conveyed to the collating unit 106.

Next, from the cartridge 22 to the film 10
And pull it out and roll it up. Here, when the film 10 is provided with the magnetic recording layer 16, the I recorded on the magnetic recording layer 16 from the cartridge 22 is read.
Magnetically record D. This magnetically recorded ID can be applied as a backup when the ID previously recorded on the film 10 becomes unreadable for some reason.

When the film 10 is completely pulled out, the hole 20 provided in the film 10 is removed from the projection claw 30 of the spool shaft 26, and the film 10 is transferred to the cartridge 22.
Once separated from. The separated cartridge 22 is conveyed to the attacher 110.

The film 10 has its rear end and front end joined to each other one after another to form a predetermined number of rolls, and the rolls of film 10 are conveyed to the film processor 112 as they are.

In the film processor 112, the roll-shaped film 10 is guided by the reader and subjected to various processes such as development, fixing, washing with water and drying to visualize an image.

The roll-shaped film 10 which has been developed by the film processor 112 is used as the scanner 1
Then, the image of each image frame is read by an image pickup device such as a CCD. The loaded image data is
The image is sent to the index printer 116, and on the basis of the image data, the scanner 114 records an image of one film 10 in a table matrix format of several frames in each length and width, and creates an index print 118. It The index print 118 allows the image recorded on the film 10 to be easily viewed even if the film 10 is returned to the customer while being housed in the cartridge 22.

Further, the scanner 114 reads the ID recorded on each film 10 and sends it to the index printer 116.
The read ID is printed on the index print 118. As a result, the index print 118 can be easily compared with other photographic materials by the printed ID. Note that the index print 118 is sent to the collating unit 106 after the creation is completed.

The film 10 whose image has been read by the scanner 114 is then sent to the printer 120. In the printer 120, the image frames recorded on the film 10 are sequentially positioned in the printing opening, and the transmitted light is exposed to the photographic printing paper 36 via the optical system to print the image.

Here, an ID is recorded at the head of each of the joined films 10, and the printer 120 uses this I
The ID is read and the ID is printed on the front or back corresponding to each image printed on the printing paper 36. Therefore, the same ID is printed on the photographic paper 36 for each film. It should be noted that, together with the printing of this ID, it is also possible to print the frame number and the information recorded by the canela on the printing paper 36.

The film 10 applied in the printer 120 is conveyed to the attacher 110. In the attacher 110, the films 10 are released from the joining and the respective films 10 are stored in the original cartridges 22. That is, the ID recorded on the film 10 can be read from the film 10 for which the joining is released. Further, the cartridge 22 conveyed from the film splicer 100 is set at a predetermined position in the joining order, and the ID recorded in the cartridge 22 is read at this set position. Here, it is determined whether or not the IDs of both sides match, and if it is determined that they match, the trailing end of the film 10 is inserted into the cartridge 22 using the guide member, and the hole 20 is spooled. The projection claw 30 provided in the through hole 28 of the shaft 26 is engaged again. By rotating the spool shaft 26 after the engagement is completed, the film 10 is sequentially wound up and all the films 10 are accommodated in the cartridge 22.

As described above, since the IDs of both sides are compared and the film 10 is accommodated in the cartridge 22, the film 10 can be accommodated in the original cartridge 22 without fail.

Cartridge 2 containing the film 10
2 is conveyed from the attacher 110 to the matching unit 106.

On the other hand, the printing paper 36 on which the image has been printed by the printer 120 is conveyed to the paper processor 126,
Each processing such as development, fixing, washing with water, and drying is performed, visualized, and conveyed to the paper cutter 128.

Here, the collating unit 106 includes the DP bag 34,
The index print 118, the cartridge 22, and the photographic paper 36 will be gathered together, and the ID recorded on each
Is read. Here, if the IDs match, DP
Cartridge 22 and index print 1 in bag 34
18 and the photographic paper 36 are put in, and a bill is attached and shipped. The shipped DP bags 34 are the DPEs of the request recipients.
It is sent to the store and returned to the customer.

As described above, since the IDs are recorded on all the photographic materials and the processing is carried out while collating each part,
Even if each photographic material is conveyed and processed in pieces, the final matching can be surely made without resorting to the complicated manual work of checking the image.

In this embodiment, the photographic processing system in a large laboratory is explained, but in a minilab which carries out a small amount of processing in each DPE store, each photographic material is similarly processed.
By recording D and checking it, the complexity of the work can be reduced. The outline of the photo processing system in the minilab will be described below with reference to FIG.

When the photographed cartridge 22 is brought into the DPE store and requested for simultaneous printing or the like, the order contents of the request are written in the DP bag 34 by handwriting, and the cartridge 22 is stored in the DP bag.

After the reception is completed, the DP bags 34 are once arranged in the order of reception. DP bag 34 and cartridge 22
Are set in the simple detacher 200.

In the simple detacher 200, the film 10 is pulled out from the cartridge 22 and rewound into the lab-specific cartridge 32. The empty cartridge 22 is sent to the simple attacher 202 described later in the order of reception. Here, when it is necessary to mechanically read the ID from the DP bag 34 in a later step, the ID is read from the cartridge 22 and recorded on the DP bag 34 by a symbol such as a barcode. Alternatively, when the operator visually confirms without relying on a machine, a character that is easy to read may be printed, or a bar code and a character may be written together. The DP bag 34 on which the ID (bar code or the like) is printed is sent to the collating unit 204.

Two lab-specific cartridges 32 are set as one set, joined to the reader 206, and loaded into the film processor 208. This reader 206
It has a role of guiding the film 10 in the film processor 208, whereby the film 10 is sequentially pulled out from the lab-dedicated cartridge 32, and each processing such as development, fixing, washing and drying is surely performed.

The empty cartridge 3 for the laboratory
2 is returned to the simple detacher 200.
The film 206 that has undergone processing such as development is read by the reader 206.
Are separated from each other and set in the printer processor 210 one by one.

In the printer / processor 210, each image frame recorded on the film 10 is sequentially positioned at the printing position, and the image is printed on the printing paper 36.

Here, in the printer / processor 210, the ID recorded on the film 10 is read and I read on the front or back side of the printing paper 36 for each printing process.
It is designed to print D. Therefore, the photographic paper 36
When the images recorded on the same film 10 are printed, the same ID is printed.

In the reorder printing and the reprinting printing, since the developed film is wound in the cartridge 22 as it is, the cartridge may be set in the film carrier and printed. In this case, the ID recorded in the cartridge 22 is read and the photographic paper 3
The ID may be printed on 6.

Further, in the printer processor 210,
The image recorded on the film 10 is read by an image pickup device such as a CCD, and this image data is output to the index printer 212. Index printer 21
In 2, the index print 214 is created based on the sent data. Note that the ID of the film 10 is output from the printer processor 210 together with the image data, and this I is printed on the created index print 214.
D is printed.

The printing paper 36, which has undergone the printing process in the printer processor 210, is sent to the collating unit 204, while
The film 10 is adapted to be sent to the simple attacher 202. In this simple attacher 202, the cartridge 22 from which the film 10 has been pulled out by the simple detacher 200 is waiting in the order of reception first, and when both are set in the predetermined positions, the IDs from the film 10 and the cartridge 22 respectively. It is read and collated.

When the IDs match as a result of the collation, the film 10 is rewound into the cartridge 22 and sent to the collating unit 204.

In the collating section 204, the DP bag 34, the cartridge 22, the photographic paper 36 and the index print 214.
The ID recorded in each of the
When they match, the cartridge 22, the printing paper 36 and the index print 214 are put in the DP bag 34 and shipped.

As described above, even in the minilab, by collating the IDs given to the film 10, the printing paper 36, the DP bag 34, and the index print 214, the collation work by the operator while confirming the image is reduced. However, the collation work can be performed accurately and quickly.

In both the large lab and the minilab, the ID collation may be visually confirmed by the operator instead of being mechanically read.

At the time of collation by the collating unit 204, the film 10 is pulled out from the cartridge 22 and the film 10
It is also possible to visually confirm the matching between the film image and the photographic paper image by a viewer capable of confirming the image recorded in the above.

Further, the index print information may be fetched into the collating unit 204 and the image corresponding to the cartridge ID being processed may be displayed as a positive image on the CRT monitor. It is not necessary to print the ID on the photographic paper 34 or the index print by visually confirming the matching between the displayed image and the photographic paper image. Note that this display image may be all frames or some frames (first frame, last frame, etc.), and at the same time, the number data is displayed and the coincidence with the event value of the number cut by the perpa cutter 128 is displayed. It may be confirmed or may be used as information when creating a bill.

Various processing modes related to photo processing in a large laboratory and a minilab will be described below. (1) Selection of image printing device For media that can record information other than image information, such as magnetically recordable film and photo CD, specify the device to print out during shooting or in the lab and print. Sometimes I print according to the instructions. In this case, the print designation is recorded as magnetic information in the case of a film with a magnetic layer, and is recorded in a floppy in the case of Photo CD.

By performing the above selection, it is possible to print with a different device for each case or frame.
When printing digitally, the image quality varies greatly depending on the printer method and type. For example, CLP can print as beautifully as a normal photograph, but some output devices have poor color reproducibility. Also, regarding the price,
They range from inexpensive methods to expensive printing. It becomes possible for the user to shoot these while thinking at the time of shooting.

That is, although the print quality is good,
The user (photographer) makes a selection as to whether or not inexpensive printing is to be performed, and by recording this on a film, it is possible to make a decision in the laboratory without ordering from a DPE store or the like each time. Further, in the case of a film with a magnetic layer, since it is possible to record in a negative, it is not necessary to use another storage medium, which is rational. (2) Discrimination of film with magnetic layer Film 10B with magnetic layer and film 10A without magnetic layer
When both and are processed, the printing conditions are different. For example, print magnification, paper feed amount, printing condition (exposure amount, etc.) may be mentioned.

Therefore, if the film type can be automatically discriminated before printing, the above printing conditions can be changed to perform efficient printing.

By the way, since magnetic information is recorded on the film 10B with a magnetic layer, the magnetic information is read before printing, and if it is meaningful information, it is judged that the film 10B with a magnetic layer. can do.
On the other hand, in a film without a magnetic layer, since there is no magnetic information,
Information cannot be read.

Since magnetic information is not always recorded on a film with a magnetic layer, a writing head and a reading head are provided in the apparatus, and some information is written before printing, and this information is written. You may judge by whether or not. (3) Film breakage detection By recording a continuous and meaningful signal on the film 10B with a magnetic layer as magnetic information, when the film 10B is cut or broken, the magnetic information is interrupted. Therefore, the breakage of the film 10B can be detected.

Conventionally, at the time of splicing before film development in a large laboratory, the breakage is detected by the night-vision camera or the tentacle because the film is not yet developed. By detecting, the breakage of the film 10 can be detected efficiently and reliably. By combining with the film length information (how many shots are taken), it is possible to detect the mid-cut of the film 10B more effectively. (4) Management of the number of negative lots The number of frames of one lot of film processed in the laboratory is controlled by the perforations provided on the film 10.

Normally, a certain fixed amount of the film 10 is spliced and treated as one lot, but this size is determined by the printer, the processor, the time required for finishing, and the like. In the past, lot management was performed with this number, but more accurately, it is better to perform lot management with the number of print frames.

Therefore, especially the film 10B with a magnetic layer is provided.
In this case, since a predetermined number (one or two) of perforations are provided for one frame, the number of frames is the perforation count number / the predetermined number. Perforation can be easily detected by optically arranging the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion on the front and back surfaces of the film 10. (5) Image Positioning Basically, the position of the print image is specified by perforation. However, depending on the camera, the image may be slightly deviated from a predetermined position based on this perforation. In this case, the print image will be cut off. Therefore, if a more appropriate frame position can be detected by detecting the position of the captured image, the shift amount of the frame position is magnetically recorded as a correction amount from the positioning by perforation, and this information is printed by a printer or the like. By reading and correcting, it is possible to perform accurate image positioning. (6) Gradation Correction During Printing Conventionally, since the image recorded on the film 10 is exposed on the photographic paper 36 through the lens, the gradation cannot be changed. When I tried to make it flesh-colored, sometimes the whole became a reddish-brown color.

Therefore, when the exposure amount increases or decreases during photographing with a camera, the information is magnetically or optically recorded on the film 10, and this information is read at the time of printing,
By performing the gradation correction, the print finish is improved.

That is, for example, an inappropriate exposure amount at the time of photographing is magnetically recorded with an n value of the aperture number 2 ⁿ with respect to the proper exposure amount, and this information is read by the printer to grasp the deviation amount with respect to the proper exposure amount. Adjust the key.

As a result, even if there is improper exposure at the time of shooting, an appropriate finish can be obtained at the time of printing, and in particular, the reddish-colored finish that occurs when the light quantity is insufficient can be prevented.
In addition, since the film sensitivity is substantially the same as the increased film speed, the strobe is unnecessary, the blurring can be prevented by increasing the shutter speed, and the diameter of the lens can be reduced. (7) Assigning a reception number As described above, it is possible to save labor by assigning ID numbers to the photographic materials and collating them with each other. By recording and recording this reception sequence number on each photographic material as well as the ID, even if an operator intervenes on the way, it is easy to read and no error occurs, so that the work can be simplified. (8) In-store reception machine When the film 10 is stored in the cartridge 22 and returned to the customer, the form of the film in the cartridge 22 becomes unknown. That is, undeveloped / developed, negative /
Positive, color / black and white, etc. are unknown. Therefore, it is conceivable that the form is recorded on the film 10 accommodated in the cartridge 22 by characters or symbols, or the cartridge 22 is indexed by using notches or indicators, but incorrect recording or indexing is performed. In particular, an undeveloped / developed error may cause a serious problem such as exposure of a captured image.

Therefore, the cartridge 2 is placed at the front of the DPE store.
It is desirable to install a reception machine that can set 2 in a dark room. In this accepting machine, when the cartridge 22 is set, a dark room state is set, the spool shaft 26 is rotated, and the leading end of the film 10 is pulled out.

The transmittance of the film 10 in this pulled-out portion, the physical properties of the emulsion, the thickness, marks and the like are inspected to determine whether the film has been developed / undeveloped, negative / positive, color / black and white or the like.

Further, it is also possible to confirm the order contents by providing a monitor function and a viewer function in the reception machine, and in the case of the cartridge 22 containing the developed film 10, while interacting with the customer while viewing the image. Is. further,
When the film 10 is provided with the magnetic recording layer 16, if the above information is magnetically recorded and sent to the laboratory,
You will never make a mistake in your order.

Furthermore, if the order reception machine issues an order slip in which the order details, customer side, contact information, date and time of deposit, name of the receiving store, estimated delivery date, fee, etc. are entered, it is possible for the customer and the laboratory. You can leave evidence in between. (9) Cartridge Indicator For example, an optical disc is attached to the cartridge 22 and information (indicator) of negative / positive, color / black and white, film length, undeveloped / developed is recorded to classify the process in the laboratory, The damage of the film 10 is reduced by controlling the replenishment timing of the processing liquid such as the developing liquid, measuring the transportation time, and detecting the jam early. (10) Reordering of prints When the prints are reordered, an array of ordering forms of reorder sheets or index prints 1 with multiple frames printed 1
The order frame is designated by the same keyboard as the array of 18, 214 frames.

As a result, it is easy to specify an order at the reception shop or the laboratory at the time of reception and it is possible to prevent an error, so that work efficiency can be improved. Further, it is also an effective ordering method to directly instruct the image displayed on the screen using a touch key or a penlight.

At the time of reprinting, since the film 10 is accommodated in the cartridge, the ID recorded in the cartridge 22 or the film 10 is collated with the ID recorded in the index prints 118 and 214. By issuing an alarm or the like, it is possible to prevent the designation mistake of the cartridge 22.

[0117]

As described above, the photographic processing system according to the present invention reduces the collation work by the operator, grasps the flow of each photographic material, and quickly and reliably delivers the photographic material between the DPE store and the customer. It has an excellent effect that

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a plan view showing the shape of a 135 film,
(B) is a plan view showing the shape of the film with a magnetic layer,
(C) It is a perspective view which shows the shape of Photo CD.

2A is a cross-sectional perspective view of a cartridge that contains a film, FIG. 2B is a side cross-sectional view of a lab-specific cartridge mainly used in a minilab, and FIG. 2C is a plan view of photographic paper.

3A is a perspective view of a DP bag, and FIG. 3B is a plan view of an index print.

FIG. 4 is a processing system diagram of a large laboratory.

FIG. 5 is a processing system diagram of a minilab.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 film 12 bar code 14 number 22 cartridge 34 DP bag 36 photographic paper (large laboratory) 100 film splicer 102 detacher 106 collator 108 certifier 110 attacher 112 film processor 114 scanner 116 index printer 120 printer 126 paper processor 128 paper cutter (minilab) ) 200 simple detacher 202 simple attacher 204 collating unit 208 film processor 210 printer processor 212 index printer

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 25, 1994

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Claim 5

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0012

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, an ID for specifying the photographic film is pre-recorded in a photographic film for image capturing by a mechanically and visually readable code, and the photographic film is contained. A photographic processing system using a photographic material in which the ID is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a container, the ID recorded on the container is read, and a DPE store and a laboratory DP bag printing means for printing the ID on the DP bag used for customs clearance, and photographic paper on which the image recorded on the photographic film is read by reading the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container. A photographic paper printing means for printing the ID, a DP bag ID reading means for reading the ID printed by the DP bag printing means, and a photographic paper ID reading for reading the ID printed by the photographic paper printing means Means, and the respective IDs read by the DP bag ID reading means and the photographic paper ID reading means
And collating means for collating.

[Procedure 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0031

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

First, the embodiment shown in FIG. 1A is a film 10A which is generally used at present, in which an image taken by a camera or the like is recorded. Further, an ID for optically specifying the film is optically recorded in advance on the film 10A. This recording form is both a mechanically easy-to-read bar code 12 and a number 14 visually readable by an operator. Therefore, the ID of the film 10 can be reliably read by both the operator and mechanically.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0040

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

An index print 118 (214) is shown in FIG. 3 (B). In this index print 118 ( 214 ), the images recorded on one film 10 are recorded vertically and horizontally.
For this recording, for example, an image on the film 10 is read by a scanner 114 or the like, and heat-sensitive recording, printing on photographic paper, or toner recording on plain paper is performed.

[Procedure Amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] 0045

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The cartridge 22 is the splicer 100.
If negative, negative / positive / BW (black and white / color) determination is performed in order to avoid development problems. In the case of a film suitable for post-process development, by rotating the spool shaft, the film is transferred to the cartridge 22.
Will be issued from. Further, the check of development / non-development is also confirmed by detecting the amount of transmitted light with an infrared transmission sensor, for example. If undeveloped, film 10 is even more
They are drawn to.

[Procedure correction 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] 0058

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

On the other hand, in the attacher 110, the roll-shaped film 10 which has undergone the developing process, the baking process and the like is set, and the cartridge 22 is set in the joining order. It is possible to easily maintain the joining order by accommodating the empty cartones in the stocker form in the order of joining in the splicer. Further, in this stocker is matching is easy if the corresponding lots of the film roll, is convenient also to yet moved.

[Procedure Amendment 7]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0075

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[0075] Here, the head of each film 10 bonded, ID are recorded, the printer 120 reads This ID, along this table or the back in correspondence with each image to be printed on the photographic printing paper 36 The ID is printed. Therefore, the same ID is printed on the photographic paper 36 for each film. Incidentally, it is also possible to print the information recorded in the frame number or Camera etc. on the printing paper 36 together with the printing of the ID.

[Procedure Amendment 8]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0098

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Further, the index print information may be fetched into the collating unit 204 and the image corresponding to the cartridge ID being processed may be displayed as a positive image on the CRT monitor. It is not necessary to print the ID on the photographic paper 34 or the index print by visually confirming the matching between the displayed image and the photographic paper image. Incidentally, the display image may be all frames, some frames (top frame, last frame, etc.) may be the displays the count data at the same time, consistent with the count value of the number of sheets were cut Papakatta 128 May be confirmed, or may be used as information when creating a bill.

[Procedure Amendment 9]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0101

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

That is, whether to print with good image quality,
And selects whether to inexpensive printed user (photographer) is, by recording the this film, each time, be rather ordered DPE shop or the like, can be determined in the lab. In the case of a film with a magnetic layer,
Since it can be recorded in the negative, it is not necessary to use another storage medium, which is rational. (2) Discrimination of film with magnetic layer Film 10B with magnetic layer and film 10A without magnetic layer
When both and are processed, the printing conditions are different. For example, print magnification, paper feed amount, printing condition (exposure amount, etc.) may be mentioned.

[Procedure Amendment 10]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0114

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Furthermore, if the order receipt, the customer name , the contact information, the date and time of deposit, the name of the receiving store, the expected delivery date, the fee, etc. are issued to the order reception machine, the order slip can be delivered to the customer and the lab. You can leave evidence in between. (9) Cartridge Indicator For example, an optical disc is attached to the cartridge 22 and information (indicator) of negative / positive, color / black and white, film length, undeveloped / developed is recorded to classify the process in the laboratory, The damage of the film 10 is reduced by controlling the replenishment timing of the processing liquid such as the developing liquid, measuring the transportation time, and detecting the jam early. (10) Reordering of prints When the prints are reordered, an array of ordering forms of reorder sheets or index prints 1 with multiple frames printed 1
The order frame is designated by the same keyboard as the array of 18, 214 frames.

[Procedure Amendment 11]

[Document name to be corrected] Drawing

[Name of item to be corrected] Fig. 4

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[Figure 4]

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An ID for identifying the photographic film is pre-recorded on a photographic film for image capturing with a mechanically and visually readable code, and the ID is a machine for storing the photographic film. Using a photographic material pre-recorded with a visually and visually readable code, the photographic film is once detached from the container and printed on photographic paper, and then the photographic film is housed again in the container. A photographic processing system including steps, comprising: DP bag printing means for reading an ID recorded in the container and printing the ID on a DP bag used for customs clearance between a DPE store and a laboratory. A photo processing system characterized by. 2. An ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing, and the ID is a machine for storing the photographic film. A photographic processing system using a photographic material pre-recorded with a visually and visually readable code, wherein an ID recorded on the photographic film or the container is read to obtain an image recorded on the photographic film. A photographic processing system comprising a photographic paper printing unit for printing the ID on a photographic paper to be printed. 3. An ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing, and the ID is a machine for storing the photographic film. A photographic processing system using a photographic material pre-recorded with a visually and visually readable code, comprising: a photographic film ID reading means for reading an ID recorded on the photographic film; and an ID recorded on the container. A photographic processing system comprising: a container ID reading unit that reads the ID; and an ID collating unit that collates the IDs read by the photographic film ID reading unit and the container ID reading unit. 4. An ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing, and the ID is a machine for storing the photographic film. A photographic processing system using a photographic material pre-recorded with a visually and visually readable code, which is a DP bag used for customs clearance between a DPE store and a lab by reading an ID recorded in the container. A DP bag printing unit for printing the ID, a container ID reading unit for reading the ID recorded in the container, and a DP bag I for reading the ID printed by the DP bag printing unit.
A photo processing system, comprising: a D reading unit; and a collating unit that collates the IDs read by the container ID reading unit and the DP bag ID reading unit. 5. An ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code on a photographic film for image capturing, and the ID is stored in a container for containing the photographic film. A photographic processing system using a photographic material pre-recorded with a code that can be read mechanically and visually, and a DP used for customs clearance between a DPE store and a laboratory by reading an ID recorded in the container. DP bag printing means for printing the ID on the bag, and reading the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container, and printing the ID on a photographic paper on which the image recorded on the photographic film is printed. Printing paper printing means and DP bag I for reading the ID printed by the DP bag printing means
D reading means and photographic paper I for reading the ID printed by the photographic paper printing means
A photo processing system, comprising: a D reading unit; and a collating unit that collates the IDs read by the DP bag ID reading unit and the photographic paper ID reading unit. 6. A photographic film for image capturing is prerecorded with a mechanically and visually readable code for identifying the photographic film, and a container containing the photographic film has the ID as a machine. A photographic processing system using a photographic material pre-recorded with a visually and visually readable code, which is a DP bag used for customs clearance between a DPE store and a laboratory by reading an ID recorded in the container. A DP bag printing means for printing the ID, and a print for reading the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container and printing the ID on a photographic paper on which the image recorded on the photographic film is printed. Paper printing means, container ID reading means for reading the ID recorded in the container, and DP bag I for reading the ID printed by the DP bag printing means
D reading means and photographic paper I for reading the ID printed by the photographic paper printing means
A photo processing system comprising: a D reading unit; and a collating unit that collates the IDs read by the container ID reading unit, the DP bag ID reading unit, and the photographic paper ID reading unit. 7. A photographic film for image capturing, in which an ID representing an ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code, and in a container for accommodating the photographic film, Using a photographic material in which an ID is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code, the photographic film is once detached from the container and printed on a photographic paper, and then the photographic film is again contained. And a step of forming a positive image on one sheet of the image recorded on the photographic film, the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container. And a heading sheet printing means for printing the ID on the heading sheet. 8. A photographic film for image capturing, in which an ID representing an ID for identifying the photographic film is recorded in advance in a mechanically and visually readable code, and a container for accommodating the photographic film is provided with: A photographic processing system using a photographic material in which an ID is recorded in advance by a mechanically and visually readable code, which is used for customs clearance between a DPE store and a laboratory by reading the ID recorded in the container. DP bag printing means for printing the ID on the DP bag, and the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container is read, and the ID is printed on the photographic paper on which the image recorded on the photographic film is printed. Printing paper printing means for printing; heading sheet printing means for reading the ID recorded on the photographic film or the container to print the ID on the heading sheet; DP bag I read the container ID reading means for reading the recorded ID body, the ID which has been printed in the DP bag printing means
D reading means and photographic paper I for reading the ID printed by the photographic paper printing means
D reading means, heading sheet ID reading means for reading the ID printed by the heading sheet printing means, and collation means for collating the container ID, the photographic paper ID, and the heading sheet ID. I have a photo processing system.