JPH1048756A - Method for supplying short film - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate the collation of a short film supplied to a copying part with a short film container until the short film is returned to an owner without supplying the improper short film in the case of passing through the copying part with a simple device. SOLUTION: All short films are taken out from the short film F container, whether all short films F housed in the container satisfy a specified condition or not is detected at a detecting part 51. When the specified condition is detected to be satisfied, all short films F are successively supplied to the copying part through a carrying path for printing; and when the condition is not detected to be satisfied, all films F are discharged from the carrying path at a discharging part 52 provided between the part 51 of the carrying path and the copying part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a short film supply method for supplying a short film contained in a short film container to a supply destination such as a copying section for copying an image frame of a short film. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A short-length film supply for supplying a short-length film contained in a short-length film container to a supply destination such as a copying section for copying from an image frame of a short-length film is a short-length film which has conventionally been ordered for copying. Films were manually selected and supplied one by one.

A method of automatically supplying a short film to a supply destination such as a copying section for copying from an image frame of the short film is a method in which a short film, which has been ordered for copying, is individually used. They were manually selected and connected to each other by splicing with a splice tape or the like, and the short films were automatically supplied to the copying unit sequentially while being connected to each other.

[0004]

However, the conventional method of manually selecting and supplying short films that have been ordered for copying one by one, and the method of manually supplying short films that have been ordered for copying one by one. In the method of selecting and connecting with each other, efficiency is low and mistakes are liable to occur. Further, in a method of connecting short films to each other and automatically supplying the short films to the copying unit sequentially in a state where the short films are connected to each other, a trouble of connecting the short films to each other and an adverse effect of members connecting the short films to each other (for example, (Adverse effect on conveyance, etc.), and the trouble of disconnecting the short films connected to each other.

In view of the above, automation by a machine was considered. However, if the automation was simply performed, the short films ordered in the short film container were identified from the short films contained in the short film container in order to select and supply one of the short films ordered for copying. Advanced control of selecting and supplying the short film is required, and the unselected short film will remain in the short film container.In order to return the short film to the orderer, the copying unit It is necessary to check the supplied short film and the short film container.

Therefore, all the short films contained in the short film container are taken out and supplied to the copying section, so that a specific short film is selected from the short films contained in the short film container and supplied. Control is unnecessary, the exposure conditions can be determined from the data of all short films contained in the short film container, and until the short film is returned to the orderer,
It has been considered that the short film supplied to the copying unit and the short film container need not be collated.

However, it has been found that since all the short films contained in the short film container are supplied to the copying section, there is a problem that an unsuitable short film easily passes through the copying section. However, if only a short film that is inappropriate to pass through the copying section is eliminated on the way, not only the above-mentioned advantages are not obtained, but also the short film that has been removed from the short films contained in the short film container. Collating short films that were not excluded proved to be a difficult technique.

An object of the first invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem, and a simple apparatus can be used without supplying a short film unsuitable for passing through a supply destination such as a copying unit. Advanced control to select and supply short films ordered for copying from short films contained in short film containers, while easily collating all short films contained in short film containers And the short film supplied to a supply destination such as a copying unit and the short film container do not have to be collated until the short film is returned to the orderer.

Further, it has been found that unexpectedly many short films contained in a short film container are unsuitable to be supplied to a copying section without being connected to each other. In such a situation, if the removal of the short films from the short film container is simply automated and supplied to the copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other, a terrible problem may occur.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a short film which is unsuitable for being supplied to a destination such as a copying unit without being connected to the same, without being supplied to a destination such as a copying unit. An object of the present invention is to enable efficient and high-speed sequential processing from short films without connecting the film-like films to each other or disconnecting the short films.

The above-mentioned problems are caused by a method of automatically supplying short films to a copying unit in a state of being connected to each other, and a method of manually supplying short films which have been ordered for copying by a mini lab or a film scanner. This is a problem that has not been a problem in the method of positioning the copying section.

[0012]

The object of the invention is achieved by the claims.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a short film supply method for supplying a short film contained in a short film container to a copying section for copying from an image frame of the short film. The short film is taken out and sent out to a conveying path for supplying to the copying section, and the detecting section on the conveying path detects whether all the short films contained in the short film container satisfy a predetermined condition. When it is detected that all the short films contained in the short film container satisfy the predetermined condition, all the short films contained in the short film container are sequentially transferred to the copying unit through the transport path. If not, all of the short films contained in the short film container are sent from the detection unit of the transport path to the plurality of short films. Short film supply method characterized by discharging from said conveying path at the discharge portion provided between the parts. ], With a simple device, without supplying an unsuitable short film to pass through the copying section, it is possible to easily check all the short films contained in the short film container, Eliminates the need for advanced control of selecting and supplying only short films ordered for copying from short films stored in containers,
In order to return the short film to the orderer, the short film supplied to the copying unit and the short film container need not be checked.

[Explanation of claim 2] "The length of the transport path from the detection section to the discharge section is such that the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the short film container can be arranged. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 1, wherein the length of the short film is equal to or more than that. By the above, if all the short films contained in the short film container were not detected to satisfy the predetermined condition, all the short films contained in the short film container were detected in the transport path. It is possible to discharge from the transport path at a discharge section provided between the copying section and the copy section, even if the maximum amount of short film that can be stored in the short film container is stored in the short film container. ,
It is possible.

The transport path from the detection section to the discharge section may be a variable-length transport path such as an accumulator mechanism. In this case, the maximum length of the transport path is the short length. It is sufficient that the length is at least as long as the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the film container can be arranged.

[Explanation of Claim 3] In the short film supply method for supplying a short film contained in a short film container to a copying section for copying from an image frame of a short film, Detects whether all the short films that satisfy the predetermined condition, and if it is detected that all the short films contained in the short film container satisfy the predetermined condition, are contained in the short film container. A method of supplying all the short films taken out of the short film container and sequentially supplying all the short films taken out of the short film container to a copying section. ], With a simple device, without supplying an unsuitable short film to pass through the copying section, it is possible to easily check all the short films contained in the short film container, This eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying only the short film that was ordered for copying from the short film stored in the container, and the short film supplied to the copying unit to return the short film to the orderer. It is not necessary to collate the film with the short film container.

[Explanation of Claim 4] "The short film container is a transparent sheet-like bag which accommodates the short films arranged in a plane, and images the short film containers accommodating the short films. The method according to claim 3, wherein detecting whether or not the short film accommodated in the short film container satisfies the predetermined condition is performed. ], The short film is arranged in a plane, so that it is possible to detect whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied by quick imaging.

[Explanation of claim 5] "If any of the short films contained in the short film container is detected not to satisfy the predetermined condition, no short film is taken out of the short film container at all. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 3, wherein: 』
Therefore, even if a discharge mechanism or the like is not provided, when all the short films contained in the short film container are not detected to satisfy the predetermined condition, these short films are not supplied to the copying unit. Can be

[Explanation of claim 6] [When all the short films taken out of the short film container are sequentially supplied to the copying unit, the short films are automatically sequentially connected to each other without being connected to each other. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the short film is supplied. ], Without connecting the short films to each other or disconnecting the short films, it is possible to process the short films efficiently and sequentially from the short films, and to the copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other. If a part of the short film that is inappropriate to be supplied is not supplied to the copying section, a part of the short film contained in the same short film container will not be separated on the way.

[Explanation of Claims 7 to 9] In a short film supply method for supplying a short film housed in a short film container to a copying section for copying from an image frame of a short film, Detecting whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and automatically supplying the short films to the copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other, except for the short films which are detected not to satisfy the predetermined condition. Short film supply method. ], The short films are connected to each other and the connection of the short films is released without supplying the short films unsuitable for being supplied to the copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other. Without processing, it is possible to efficiently and sequentially process from a short film at high speed.

In this case, the following modes may be mentioned, but not limited to them.

"The short film is taken out from the short film container accommodating the short film, and the short film taken out is supplied to the copying section. After the short film is taken out from the short film container accommodating the short film, The method according to claim 7, wherein it is detected whether or not the short film satisfies a predetermined condition. "The short film is taken out from the short film container accommodating the short film, and the short film taken out to the copying section is supplied. In the state where the short film is contained in the short film container and the predetermined length The method according to claim 7, wherein it is detected whether or not the following condition is satisfied. [Explanation of claim 10] "The short film supply method according to claim 9, wherein the short film detected as not satisfying the predetermined condition is not taken out from the short film container. ] Without the need for a discharge mechanism, etc.
When it is not detected that the short film accommodated in the short film container satisfies the predetermined condition, the short film can be prevented from being supplied to the copying section.

[Explanation of Claim 11] "When a short film of one order is taken out of a short film container accommodating a short film, and it is detected that all of the taken out short films of one order satisfy predetermined conditions. The short film supply method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the taken out short films of one order are sequentially supplied to the copying unit. ], It is possible to easily collate all one-order short films without supplying a short film that is inappropriate for passing through the copying unit with a simple device, and to shorten the one-order short film. This eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying short films that have been ordered for copying from the company.To return the short films to the orderer, the short film supplied to the copying section is compared with the short film container. You can make it unnecessary.

[Explanation of Claim 12] "The predetermined condition is:
2. A condition that a length of a short film to be detected in a longitudinal direction is equal to or longer than a predetermined length.
12. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of items 11 to 11. ], A short film that is not long enough to jam or be positioned in an inappropriate position is stably transported or positioned in a predetermined direction at the copying unit. Supply can be prevented.

[Explanation of claim 13] The method of supplying a short film according to claim 12, wherein the predetermined length is equal to or longer than two full size images. ], The predetermined length is equal to or longer than two full-size images, so that the short film can be reliably transported even if the copying section and the transport mechanism to the copying section have a simple structure. I can do it.

[Explanation of Claim 14] "The predetermined condition is:
14. The short film supply method according to claim 1, further comprising a condition that a detected short film has no deformation outside a predetermined allowable range. ], It is possible to prevent a short film that has been deformed to cause a jam or is positioned at an inappropriate position from being supplied to the copying unit.

[Explanation of Claim 15] "The predetermined condition is:
15. A condition including a condition that a detected short film does not have an attached matter outside a predetermined allowable range.
The method for supplying a short film according to any one of the above items. ], It is possible to prevent a short film from being supplied to the copying section, which may cause a jam due to the adhered material, is positioned at an inappropriate position, or stains the copy.

[Explanation of claim 16] "The copying section is a printing mask section for positioning the image frame of the short film in order to print the image frame of the short film on a photosensitive material for printing. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 1. ], It is difficult to apply a transfer driving force to the printing mask portion, and despite the complicated structure, a short mechanism is used to supply a short film unsuitable for supplying to the printing mask portion with a simple mechanism. While it is easy to collate all the short films stored in the film container, there is no need for advanced control of selecting and supplying the ordered short film from the short films stored in the short film container. In order to return the short film to the orderer, the short film supplied to the supply destination and the short film container need not be checked.

[Explanation of claim 17] "The copying section is a scanning section which takes an image to obtain a copy print from an image frame of the short film.
16. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of items 15 to 15. 』
This makes it difficult for the scanning unit to supply the transport drive force, and despite the complicated structure, the short film container that is not suitable for supplying to the scanning unit is supplied by a simple mechanism, While it is easy to collate all the stored short films, there is no need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying the ordered short films from the short films stored in the short film container, and In order to return the short film to the short film container, it is not necessary to check the short film supplied to the supply destination with the short film container.

[Explanation of claim 18] "In a short film supply method for supplying a short film accommodated in a short film container to a supply destination, all the short films are taken out from the short film container and sent to the destination. Sent to the transport path for supply, for each short film container,
A detector on the transport path detects whether or not there is a problem at the destination when all of the stored short films are supplied to the destination, and when it is detected that there is no problem at the destination, the short is detected. All the short films contained in the film container are sequentially supplied to the supply destination through the transport path, and when it is detected that there is a problem at the supply destination, all the short films contained in the short film container are removed. A short-length film supply method, wherein the sheet is discharged from the conveyance path at a discharge section provided between the detection section and the supply destination of the conveyance path. ], With a simple mechanism, it is possible to easily check all short films contained in a short film container without supplying an inappropriate short film to be supplied to the destination, This eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying the ordered short film from the short films stored in the container, and returning the short film to the ordering party. It is not necessary to collate with the film container.

[Explanation of claim 19] "The length of the transport path from the detection section to the discharge section is such that the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the short film container can be arranged. 19. The method for feeding a short film according to claim 18, wherein the length of the short film is equal to or longer than the length. By the above, when it is detected that there is a problem at the supply destination, all the short films contained in the short film container are discharged from the detection unit of the transport path from the detection unit to the copy unit. It is possible to discharge from the transport path even if the maximum amount of short film that can be accommodated in the short film container is accommodated in the short film container.

The transport path from the detection section to the discharge section may be a variable length transport path such as an accumulator mechanism. In this case, the maximum length of the transport path is the short length. It is sufficient that the length is at least as long as the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the film container can be arranged.

[Explanation of Claim 20] In the short film supply method for supplying a short film accommodated in a short film container to a supply destination, in each of the short film containers,
Detecting whether or not there is a problem at the supply destination when all the stored short films are supplied to the supply destination, and when it is detected that there is no problem at the supply destination, the short film container is stored in the short film container. A method of supplying a short film, wherein all the short films are taken out of the short film container, and all the short films taken out of the short film container are sequentially supplied to the destination. ]
With a simple mechanism, it is possible to easily check all the short films contained in the short film container without supplying an inappropriate short film to supply to the supply destination, and store it in the short film container Short film and short film container supplied to the supply destination to return the short film to the orderer, eliminating the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying only the short film ordered from the short film that has been ordered. Does not have to be checked.

[Explanation of claim 21] "The short film container is a transparent sheet-like bag which accommodates the short film arranged in a plane, and the short film container in which the short film is accommodated is imaged. 21. The short film supply according to claim 20, wherein the supply of the short film contained in the short film container to the supply destination detects whether or not a problem occurs at the supply destination. Method. By the above, since the short film is arranged in a plane, whether or not there is a problem at the supply destination if all the short films contained in the short film container are supplied to the supply destination, by prompt imaging. Can be detected.

[Explanation of claim 22] The short film supply according to claim 20 or 21, wherein no short film is taken out from the short film container when a problem is detected at the supply destination. Method. ], It is possible to prevent these short films from being supplied to the supply destination when a problem is detected at the supply destination without providing a discharge mechanism or the like.

[Explanation of Claim 23] "When all the short films taken out from the short film container are sequentially supplied to the supply destination, they are supplied in a state where they are not connected to each other. 23. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of items 22 to 22. By connecting the short films to each other or disconnecting the short films, it is possible to efficiently process the short films sequentially from the short films, and to the supply destination in a state where they are not connected to each other. If a part of the short film that is inappropriate to be supplied is not supplied to the supply destination, a part of the short film contained in the same short film container does not separate on the way.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, in a short film supply method for supplying a short film of one order contained in a short film container to a destination, all the short films of one order are supplied to the destination. Detecting whether or not a problem occurs at the supply destination when supplying to the supply destination, except for a short film of the order detected to be a problem at the supply destination, the short film is automatically sequentially connected in a state where they are not connected to each other. A method for supplying a short film, comprising supplying the film to a supply destination. By the above, without suitable short film to be supplied to the destination without being supplied to the destination, without connecting the short films to each other, without disconnecting the short film, efficiently, Short films can be sequentially supplied to a supply destination at high speed.

[Explanation of claim 25] "After removing the short film from the short film container and supplying all the short films of one order to the supply destination, it is detected whether or not there is a problem at the supply destination. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 24, wherein ], It is easy to collate all short films of one order with a simple mechanism without supplying short films unsuitable for supply to the destination, while short films of one order This eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying short films ordered from a company, and collating short films supplied to the supplier with short film containers of the order when returning short films to the orderer. You can avoid having to do it.

[Explanation of Claim 26] "In the state where the short film for one order is supplied to the supply destination in the state of being accommodated in the short film container, it is detected whether or not there is a problem at the supply destination. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 24, wherein ], It is easy to collate all short films of one order with a simple mechanism without supplying short films unsuitable for supply to the destination, while short films of one order This eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying short films ordered from a company, and collating short films supplied to the supplier with short film containers of the order when returning short films to the orderer. You can avoid having to do it.

[Explanation of Claim 27] "If the short film of the one order is supplied to the supply destination, the short film of the order that is detected as a problem at the supply destination is not taken out of the short film container. The method of supplying a short film according to claim 26, wherein ], Without providing a discharge mechanism, etc., if it is detected that supplying one short-order film of one order to the supply destination causes a problem at the supply destination, these short films are not supplied to the supply destination. You can do so.

[Explanation of Claim 28] "Even if all short films of one order are supplied to the supply destination, a short film of the order which is determined to have no problem at the supply destination is taken out, and the short supply film of the order is taken out. 28. The short film supply method according to claim 26, wherein the short film is supplied sequentially. ], It is possible to easily check all short-order films of one order without using a simple device and supplying short-length films unsuitable for supply to a destination, while using short-length films of one order. This eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying short films ordered from the company, and returning short films to the orderer without collating the short films supplied to the supply unit with the short film containers. Can be taken care of.

[Explanation of claim 29] [The supply destination or the supply destination of the supply destination is an inserter for accommodating a short film of one order in a negative sheet, and the entire short film of one order is supplied to the negative sheet. 25. The method according to claim 24, further comprising detecting whether or not the number of the short films for one order is equal to or more than a predetermined number, in order to detect whether or not there is a problem at the supply destination if the supply is performed first. Any one of 28
The method for supplying a short film according to the above item. ], A general inserter accommodates a predetermined number or more of short films in a negative sheet. However, it is possible to prevent wasteful use of negative sheets due to the number of short films for one order being less than the predetermined number. .

[Explanation of Claim 30] "To detect whether or not supplying all the short films to the above-mentioned destination causes a problem at the above-mentioned destination, the length of all of the short films in the longitudinal direction is a predetermined length. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of claims 18 to 28, wherein whether or not the length is equal to or longer than the length is detected. ], A short film that is not long enough to be stably conveyed or positioned in a predetermined direction at the destination, or jams at an inappropriate position. Supply can be prevented.

[Explanation of claim 31] "The short film feeding method according to claim 30, wherein the predetermined length is equal to or longer than two full size images. ], The predetermined length is equal to or longer than two full-size images, so that the short film can be reliably transported even if the supply destination and the transport mechanism to the supply destination have a simple structure. I can do it.

[Explanation of claim 32] [Detection of whether or not supplying all the short films to the supply destination causes a problem at the supply destinations] The method for supplying a short film according to any one of claims 18 to 31, wherein it is detected whether or not the short film is present. ], It is possible to prevent a short film that has been deformed from causing a jam or being positioned at an inappropriate position from being supplied to a supply destination.

[Explanation of claim 33] "Attachment out of a predetermined allowable range to all the short films to detect whether or not supplying all the short films to the supply destination causes a problem at the supply destination." 33. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 18, wherein it is detected whether or not there is a film. ], It is possible to prevent a short film from being supplied to the supply destination, which may be jammed by the adhered material, positioned at an inappropriate position, or soil the supply destination.

[Explanation of Claim 34] "The supply destination is a printing mask portion for positioning the image frame of the short film in order to print the image frame of the short film onto a photosensitive material for printing. Claims 18-33
The method for supplying a short film according to any one of the above items. ], It is difficult to apply a transfer driving force to the printing mask portion, and despite the complicated structure, a short mechanism is used to supply a short film unsuitable for supplying to the printing mask portion with a simple mechanism. While it is easy to collate all the short films stored in the film container, there is no need for advanced control of selecting and supplying the ordered short film from the short films stored in the short film container. In order to return the short film to the orderer, the short film supplied to the supply destination and the short film container need not be checked.

[Explanation of Claim 35] [The present invention is characterized in that the supply destination is a scanning unit for taking an image to obtain a copy print from an image frame of the short film. 2. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 1. ], It is difficult to apply a transport driving force to the scanning unit, and despite the complicated structure, a short mechanism is used to supply a short film unsuitable for supplying to the scanning unit with a simple mechanism. It is possible to easily check all the short films stored in the short film container, and eliminate the need for advanced control of selecting and supplying the short film ordered from the short films stored in the short film container, and ordering. To return short films to the
The short film supplied to the supply destination and the short film container need not be checked.

[Explanation of Claim 36] "The supply destination is a film magazine for accommodating a plurality of short films while maintaining the order of supply,"
35. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of 34. 』
Accordingly, with a simple mechanism, an unsuitable short film is not supplied to accommodate a plurality of short films in a film magazine that maintains the supplied order and accommodates them.

[Explanation of Claim 37] "After the film magazine stores a plurality of short films in the order in which they were supplied, the sending unit keeps the plurality of short films in the order in which they were supplied." The short film is sent to a printing mask unit for printing a film from the image frame of the short film onto a photosensitive material for printing or a scanning unit for imaging to obtain a copy print from the image frame of the short film. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 36, wherein the film is supplied. ], It is difficult to apply the transport driving force in the printing mask portion or the scanning portion,
Despite having a complicated structure, with a simple mechanism, without supplying an unsuitable short film to the printing mask unit or the scanning unit, the short film stored in the short film container can be removed. While it is easy to perform all collation, it eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying the ordered short film from the short films contained in the short film container, and returning the short film to the orderer. In addition, the short film supplied to the supply destination and the short film container need not be checked.

[Explanation of Terms] A short film is a photographic film obtained by dividing a long film into a plurality of pieces. A long film is a photographic film obtained from a single web-like material, and is usually housed in a single film container for photography. Further, the photographic film includes a negative film, a positive film, a black and white film, and the like.

The short film container is a portable container capable of storing a plurality of short films. For example, a short film container such as a negative sheet or a sleeve sheet is provided in a sheet-like shape in which the rooms are arranged in the width direction of the short film. The container is generally used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an envelope type container in which short films are stacked and stored or a winding storage container in which the film is wound and stored may be used. The short film container is composed of a plurality of short films obtained by cutting a long film obtained by developing a photographic film originally contained in one film container for photographing (this is usually (Which is handled as a short film for one order), but the present invention is not limited to this, and a short film for a plurality of orders may be stored, or another form may be used.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, specific examples of the present invention will be described as embodiments, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Further, in the embodiments, although there are definite expressions for terms and the like, they show preferred examples of the present invention, and do not limit the meaning or technical scope of the terms of the present invention.

First, a printing mask portion for positioning the image frame of the short film to print the image frame of the short film onto the photosensitive material for printing, and a copy of a scanning portion for taking an image to obtain a copy print from the image frame of the short film. The parts are sequentially supplied and processed in a state where they are not connected to each other, or sequentially supplied in a state where they are not connected to each other,
FIG. 1 shows an example of a photographic short film which is not suitable for accommodating a short film in a film magazine for accommodating the supplied order. Hereinafter, an example of a short film that is not suitable for being supplied to a copying unit, a film magazine, or the like without being connected to each other will be described with reference to FIG.

The short film shown in FIG. 1A is an ordinary short film, and is a predetermined number of frames (in many cases, four to four frames).
It is formed by cutting one long film with a length of six frames (six frames in FIG. 1). In contrast, FIG.
(B) is a short film in which the remaining length is not equal to a predetermined number of frames, such as a leading portion or a rear end portion when cutting a long film. Even in such a case, the length Lb in the longitudinal direction of the short film is
There is no problem as long as the length is equal to or longer than a predetermined length Lc determined by a copying unit or a film magazine. However, when the length La in the longitudinal direction is less than a predetermined length Lc, as in the case of the short film shown in FIG. It is inappropriate for processing and is processed as not satisfying a predetermined condition. This is because, in a copying section, a film magazine, or the like, there is an area in which a conveyance driving force cannot be applied to the short film over an interval corresponding to the in-house length Lc. Needless to say, the interval between the regions is not always the internal length Lc.

Further, as shown in the short film shown in FIG. 1 (D), if there is a fold 81, a chip 82, or a cut 83, a jam occurs during conveyance in the copying section, and furthermore, Folding, chipping, or breaks may progress, leading to not only the side edges and perforations of the short film as shown in the figure, but also to the image frame, and the copying itself may not be possible. As soon as such breaks, chips or breaks are detected, they are unsuitable for being sequentially supplied to a copying section or a film magazine and processed in a state where they are not connected to each other, and are processed as not satisfying a predetermined condition. Is preferred. However, since such detection is likely to cause erroneous detection, conditions are set in accordance with the probability of erroneous detection and the degree of malfunction predicted by the detection, and this is set as a part of the predetermined condition.

Also, as in the short film shown in FIG. 1E, a side splice tape (tape for connecting short films to each other, which is not attached in the photographic processing system of the present embodiment, It may remain if it has been re-ordered by the processing system.) 84 and center splice tape (tape for connecting long films to each other or tape for connecting to a reader) 8
If a sticking material such as 5 is stuck, jams may occur during transportation in the copying unit or film magazine, or some or all of the sticking material may remain in the copying unit or film magazine. There is. As soon as such a sticky object is detected, it is an unsuitable short film to be sequentially supplied to a copying unit or a film magazine in a state where it is not connected to each other, and is processed as a short film that does not satisfy a predetermined condition. Is preferred. However, since such detection is likely to cause erroneous detection, conditions are set in accordance with the probability of erroneous detection and the degree of malfunction predicted by the detection, and this is set as a part of the predetermined condition.

Embodiment 1 FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a photographic processing system of the present embodiment for sequentially supplying and processing short films to a copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other. Referring to FIG. 2, a photographic processing system for sequentially supplying and processing short films to a copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other according to the present embodiment will be described.

The negative sheet 92 has a plurality of rooms of the same shape for accommodating the short films F, and is arranged in the width direction of the short films F accommodating the rooms. Thus, the negative sheet 92 accommodates a plurality of short films F belonging to one order so as to be arranged in the width direction of the short films F so as not to be in contact with each other.

The negative sheet 92 is placed on the transport table 20 to be transported on the transport rail 29, and
Order processing stage H, detection stage G, extraction stage T
, And perform each processing at each stage.

At the order receiving stage H, the negative sheet 92 placed on the transfer table 20 stopped at the order receiving stage H is received.
Looking at the information about the process described near the image frame to be processed, the user specifies the ordered image frame, and inputs information about the process of the image frame.

In the detection stage G, an electronic camera 3 provided vertically above the carriage 20 stopped at the detection stage G
In step 1, the negative sheet 92 placed on the conveyor 20 is imaged, and the lengths of all the short films F contained in the negative sheet 92 placed on the conveyor 20 are detected. Is greater than or equal to a predetermined length Lc. If at least one of the plurality of short films accommodated in the negative sheet 92 has a length smaller than the predetermined length Lc, the short film F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 is taken out at the take-out stage T. Is set not to take out at all.

As an option, the detection stage G
The number of the short films F contained in the negative sheet 92 placed on the conveyor 20 is detected, and the predetermined number Nc is detected.
If the number of the short films accommodated in the negative sheet 92 is less than the predetermined number Nc, it is detected at the unloading stage T that the short film F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 is completely removed. It can be set to not be.

In the unloading stage T, the sheet is stored in the negative sheet 92 placed on the carriage 20 unless the detection stage G is set so as not to take out the short film F stored in the negative sheet 92 at all. 1
Take out all the short films F of the order. The take-out mechanism provided on the take-out stage T includes a first movable suction cup 22 for sucking the top sheet 93 of the negative sheet 92 and turning the top sheet 93, and the first movable suction cup 22 turning the top sheet 93. In the state, the second movable sucker 23 which draws the short film to the short film F and draws the short film afterward, and brings the front end of the short film F to the take-out transport rollers 24 and 25, and the short film F brought by the second movable sucker 23 It has take-out and conveyance rollers 24 and 25 which convey the sheet from the front end. Then, the short films F stored in the negative sheet 92 are sequentially sent to the detection unit 51 by the transport rollers 24 and 25 by these mechanisms.

The detecting section 51 detects whether or not the short films F sequentially sent from the take-out stage T satisfy predetermined conditions. When all the short films F belonging to one order accommodated in the negative sheet 92 satisfy all of these conditions, supplying all the short films F belonging to one order to the copying unit does not cause any problem. Negative sheet 92
If any one of the short films F belonging to one order contained in the above does not satisfy any of these conditions,
If all the short films F belonging to one order are supplied to the copying section, it may cause a problem. The predetermined conditions detected by the detection unit 51 include, first, a condition that the short film F sent from the sequential take-out stage T is longer than a predetermined length Lc, and second, The condition that the short film F sent from the T is not deformed out of a predetermined allowable range (detection of a break, a chip or a break), and thirdly, the short film F sequentially sent from the take-out stage T There is a condition that there is no attached matter outside a predetermined allowable range. Then, the detected short films are sequentially sent to the discharge unit 52.

The discharge section 52 discharges short films that do not satisfy the predetermined conditions from the transport path in the discharge direction 55. The length of the conveyance path from the detection unit 51 to the discharge unit 52 is equal to or longer than the length in which the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the negative sheet that can accommodate the maximum amount can be arranged. Then, after the detection unit 51 detects whether the last short film accommodated in one negative sheet 92 satisfies a predetermined condition, one negative sheet 9 is detected.
Whether all the short films belonging to one order accommodated in No. 2 satisfy all of the above-described predetermined conditions, or whether any short films belonging to one order contained in one negative sheet 92 satisfy any of the predetermined conditions. It is determined whether the detection unit 51 has detected that the condition is not satisfied.

At this time, the length of the transport path from the detection unit 51 to the discharge unit 52 is longer than the length capable of arranging the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the maximum amount of negative sheets. Even if the maximum amount of the short film that can be accommodated in the negative sheet that can accommodate the maximum amount is stored in the negative sheet that can accommodate the maximum amount, the last short film that has been accommodated in one negative sheet 92 has a predetermined length. Even after the detection unit 51 detects whether or not the condition is satisfied, the first short film contained in one negative sheet 92 does not reach the discharge unit 52, so that the first short film is discharged in the discharge direction 55 by the discharge unit 52. When all the short films belonging to one order accommodated in one negative sheet 92 satisfy all of the above-described predetermined conditions, the detecting unit 5 Is detected, all the short films F belonging to one order stored in the negative sheet 92 are sequentially supplied to the scanning unit 32 through the transport path without being discharged from the discharge unit 52, and are stored in one negative sheet 92. If the detecting unit 51 detects that any of the short films belonging to the one order does not satisfy any of the predetermined conditions, the discharging unit removes all the short films belonging to the order stored in the one negative sheet 92. At 52, the paper is sequentially discharged from this conveyance path in the discharge direction 55.

Then, the scanning section 32 (the copying section in the present embodiment) sequentially scans the short films F sequentially supplied. Then, the scanning unit 32 includes a negative sheet 92.
The electronic images of all the image frames recorded on all the short films F stored in the camera are obtained. Then, the image processing unit 33 converts the electronic images of all the image frames recorded on all the short films F contained in the negative sheet 92 obtained by the scanning unit 32 into image processing specifications (color reproduction specifications, etc.). Is determined, image processing of the determined specifications is performed, and p is determined.
A photo-CD recording unit 35 records on a photo-CD 36, and a photo-MD recording unit 37 records on a photo-MD
38, and the printer 34 forms a copy print 39.

The short films F scanned by the scanning unit 32 are sequentially sent to the inserter 44, and the short films F stored in one negative sheet are stored in one new negative sheet.

The detection stage G detects the number of short films F contained in the negative sheet 92 placed on the conveyor 20 and detects whether the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number Nc. If the number of short films accommodated in the storage stage is less than the predetermined number Nc, the unloading stage T
Since the short film F stored in the negative sheet 92 can be set so as not to be taken out at all, even if the inserter 44 has a predetermined number of negative sheets or more and cannot be handled, the negative sheets are wasted. Without this, the inserter 44 can accommodate as many short films as the number of negative sheets 92 accommodated.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 3 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a photographic processing system of this embodiment for sequentially supplying and processing short films to a copying section in a state where they are not connected to each other. With reference to FIG. 3, a description will be given of a photographic processing system of the present embodiment for sequentially supplying and processing short films to a copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other.

The negative sheet 92 is the same as that of the first embodiment.
It accommodates all the short films 92 belonging to the order. Then, the negative sheet 92 is attached to the transport rail 29.
It is placed on the transfer table 20 to be transported, and is sequentially transported to the order receiving stage H, the detection stage G, and the take-out stage T, and performs each processing in each stage. The order processing stage H and the take-out stage T are the same as in the first embodiment.

At the detection stage G, an electronic camera 3 provided vertically above the transfer table 20 stopped at the detection stage G
In step 1, the negative sheet 92 placed on the transport base 20 is imaged, the lengths of all the short films F contained in the negative sheet 92 placed on the transport base 20 are detected, and each of the short films F is detected. In addition to detecting whether or not the length is equal to or greater than a predetermined length Lc, whether or not each of the short films F has a deformation outside a predetermined allowable range (detecting a fold, a chip, or a break) is determined. It is detected whether or not each of the Fs is outside the predetermined allowable range. If one of the plurality of short films accommodated in the negative sheet 92,
If any one of these conditions is not satisfied, the setting is made such that the short film F stored in the negative sheet 92 is not taken out at the take-out stage T at all. In other words, the setting is made such that a short film on the order including a short film, which becomes a problem when supplied to the scanning unit 47 or the printing mask unit 41, is not taken out at the take-out stage T at all. On the other hand, the scanning unit 47 and the printing mask unit 4
1 and the like, all short films of the order that do not include any short films that are problematic are taken out by the take-out stage T.

As an option, the detection stage G
The number of the short films F contained in the negative sheet 92 placed on the conveyor 20 is detected, and the predetermined number Nc is detected.
If the number of the short films accommodated in the negative sheet 92 is less than the predetermined number Nc, it is detected at the unloading stage T that the short film F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 is completely removed. It can be set to not be.

The scanner section 47 sequentially scans all the short films F stored in the sequentially supplied negative sheet 92 and all the images recorded on all the short films F stored in the negative sheet 92. Obtain an electronic image of the piece. Then, in the image processing unit 33, the scanner unit 47
From the electronic images of all the image frames recorded on all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 obtained in the above, the printing correction conditions for all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 are determined and determined. The printing conditions for each image frame are determined from the burn-in correction conditions and the electronic images of the corresponding image frames, and the determined printing conditions for all the image frames recorded on all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 are determined. It is transmitted to the exposure unit 4. Then, the short films scanned by the scanner unit 47 are sequentially sent to the printing mask unit 41.

It should be noted that the printing condition may be determined only for the specific image frame ordered among all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 and transmitted to the exposure unit 4.

The length of the transport path from the scanner section 47 to the printing mask section 41 is equal to or longer than the length in which the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the negative sheet that can accommodate the maximum amount can be arranged. . After scanning the last image frame of the last short film accommodated in one negative sheet 92, one negative sheet 92 is scanned.
Is determined for all the short films stored in the printer. At this time, the length of the transport path from the scanner unit 47 to the printing mask unit 41 is equal to or longer than the length capable of arranging the maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the maximum amount of negative sheets that can be accommodated. Even when the maximum amount of the short film F that can be accommodated in the negative sheet that can be accommodated is accommodated in the negative sheet 92, the last image frame of the last short film that is accommodated in one negative sheet is determined. Even after scanning
Since the first short film accommodated in the two negative sheets 92 has not reached the mask 41 for printing, all the image frames recorded on all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 are scanned. The printing condition can be determined by using the printing correction condition determined from the obtained information, and printing can be performed.

Then, all the short films F stored in the negative sheet 92 are sequentially supplied to the printing mask section 41. Then, the printing mask portion 41 includes the negative sheet 9.
2 is sequentially conveyed, and from the specified specific image frame in all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92, via the projection printing lens 42, It is printed on color negative photographic paper 43 which is a photosensitive material for printing. Then, the baking mask section 4
The negative sheets passing through 1 are sequentially sent to the inserter 44.

Then, the inserter 44 stores the sent short film F in a negative sheet. At this time, the short film F stored in one negative sheet is stored in a new negative sheet.

The detection stage G detects the number of short films F contained in the negative sheets 92 placed on the conveyor 20 and detects whether the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number Nc. When the number of short films accommodated in the storage stage is less than the predetermined number Nc, the unloading stage T
Since the short film F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 can be set so as not to be taken out at all, even if the inserter 44 can handle only a predetermined number or more of the negative sheets, the negative sheets are wasted. Without this, the inserter 44 can accommodate as many short films as the number of negative sheets 92 accommodated.

Embodiment 3 FIG. 4 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a photographic processing system of the present embodiment for sequentially supplying and processing short films to a copying section in a state where they are not connected to each other. Referring to FIG. 4, a description will be given of a photographic processing system of the present embodiment for sequentially supplying and processing short films to a copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other.

The negative sheet 92 has a plurality of rooms of the same shape for accommodating the short films F, and is arranged in the width direction of the short films F in which the rooms are accommodated. Thereby, the negative sheet 92 accommodates all the plurality of short films F belonging to one order so as to be arranged in the width direction of the short film F so as not to be in contact with each other.

The negative sheet 92 is placed on the transport table 20 to be transported on the transport rail 29,
Order processing stage H, detection stage G, extraction stage T
, And perform each processing at each stage. These stages are the same as in the first embodiment. Further, the detecting unit 51, the discharging unit 52, and the transport path between them are the same as in the first embodiment.

Then, all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 are sequentially supplied to the mask 41 for printing. Then, the printing mask portion 41 includes the negative sheet 9.
When all the short films F stored in the negative sheet 92 are sequentially conveyed to position the ordered specific image frames of all the short films F stored in the negative sheet 92, the mirror 45 is inserted into the exposure path, The image frame is transferred to the electronic camera 4
The image is picked up in step 6, and the printing condition of the image frame is determined. Then, the mirror 45 retreats from the exposure path and prints on the color negative photographic paper 43 as a photosensitive material for printing via the projection printing lens 42 under the determined printing condition. The short films F that have passed through the mask 41 for printing are sequentially sent to an inserter 44.

Then, the inserter 44 stores the sent short film F in a negative sheet. At this time, the short film F stored in one negative sheet is stored in a new negative sheet.

The detection stage G detects the number of short films F accommodated in the negative sheets 92 placed on the conveyor 20 and detects whether the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number Nc. If the number of short films accommodated in the storage stage is less than the predetermined number Nc, the unloading stage T
Since the short film F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 can be set so as not to be taken out at all, even if the inserter 44 can handle only a predetermined number or more of the negative sheets, the negative sheets are wasted. Without this, the inserter 44 can accommodate as many short films as the number of negative sheets 92 accommodated.

Embodiment 4 FIG. 5 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a photo print production system including a photo document storage device of this embodiment. Hereinafter, description will be given based on FIG.

The photographic print production system according to the present embodiment inputs reprint information written on the negative sheet 92, takes out the short film F from the negative sheet 92, and stores it in the film magazine 1; The photographic film utilization systems D and E take out the short film F from the film magazine 1 in which the short film F is stored, print it on photographic paper, and develop the baked photographic paper.

The reorder station C inputs reprint information written on the negative sheet, and takes out the short film F from the negative sheet.
Short film F taken out by the reprint acceptance device 3
And a photographic film accommodating device 5C for accommodating in the film magazine 1 set at the setting position 8.

The photographic film utilization system D includes a photographic film supply device 6D for storing short films at the reorder station C and taking out the short films F from the film magazine 1 set at the set position 8, and a photographic film supply device 6D. It has a printer processor 4D for printing on the printing paper using the supplied short film F and developing the printing paper.

The photographic film utilization system E includes a photographic film supply device 6E for storing short films at the reorder station C and taking out the short films F from the film magazine 1 set at the set position 8, and a photographic film supply device 6E. It has a printer processor 4E for taking an image of the supplied short film F, performing image processing, digitally exposing the photographic paper, and developing the digitally exposed photographic paper.

Next, regarding reorder station C,
This will be described with reference to FIG. 6 which is a schematic perspective view of the reorder station C. The reorder station C is a station for inputting the reprint information written on the negative sheet 92, taking out a short film from the negative sheet 92, and storing the film in the film magazine 1.

The negative sheet 92 has a plurality of rooms of the same shape for accommodating the short films F, and is arranged in the width direction of the short films F accommodating the rooms. Thereby, the negative sheet 92 accommodates all the plurality of short films F belonging to one order so as to be arranged in the width direction of the short film F so as not to be in contact with each other.

The negative sheet 92 is placed on the transport table 20 to be transported and placed on the transport rail 29.
Then, the transport table 20 is transported to the order receiving processing stage H, the detection stage G, and the take-out stage T in this order, and the respective processes on the negative sheet 92 are performed at each stage.

In the order receiving stage H, the negative sheet 92 placed on the carrier 20 stopped in the order receiving stage H
Looking at information related to the processing described in the vicinity of the ordered image frame (for example, the number of reprints written in the vicinity of the ordered image frame in the negative sheet 92),
The image frame ordered is specified, and the number of reprints of the image frame is input. Also, information on the print size and print surface quality for this order is input. Then, film use information relating to the order, such as print size and print surface quality information for the order of the negative sheet 92, is transmitted to the central storage device 2 in association with the order ID information. Then, the central storage device 2 stores the order in which the order has been received in the order receiving stage H, the ID information of this order, and the film use information relating to this order. The film use information includes information specifying the ordered image frame, information on the number of reprints of the image frame, and information on the print size and print surface quality for this order.

At the detection stage G, an electronic camera 3 provided vertically above the transfer table 20 stopped at the detection stage G
At 1, the negative sheet 92 placed on the transport base 20 is imaged, and all the short films F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 placed on the transport base 20 are first set to a predetermined length L.
c, and secondly, whether there is any deformation (bending, chipping or break) outside a predetermined allowable range, and thirdly, whether there is any sticky substance outside a predetermined allowable range. Detect whether or not. And, among the plurality of short films accommodated in the negative sheet 92, even one of the short films is shorter than the predetermined length Lc, there is a deformation outside a predetermined allowable range, or outside the predetermined allowable range. If there is a sticker of
At the take-out stage T, the setting is made so that the short film F accommodated in the negative sheet 92 is not taken out at all.
That is, when any one of the plurality of short films F belonging to one order contained in the negative sheet 92 does not satisfy any one of the predetermined conditions, that is, the copy as the supply destination When there is a possibility that a problem may occur in a part or a film magazine, the setting is made such that the short film F stored in the negative sheet 92 is not taken out at all. In addition, 1 stored in the negative sheet 92
When all of the plurality of short films F belonging to the order satisfy all of the predetermined conditions, that is, when there is no possibility that there is a problem in the copy unit or the film magazine that is the supply destination, the film is accommodated in the negative sheet 92. The setting is made so that all the short films F are taken out.

In the unloading stage T, the negative sheet 92
Unless the setting is made such that the short film F stored in the negative sheet 92 placed on the transport base 20 is not taken out, all the short films F stored in the negative sheet 92 are taken out. The take-out mechanism provided on the take-out stage T includes a first movable sucker 22 for sucking the upper sheet 93 of the negative sheet 92 and turning the upper sheet 93, and the first movable sucker 22 turning the upper sheet 93. In this state, the short film is sucked onto the short film F, and the short film is pulled out and taken out.
, And take-out transport rollers 24 and 25 for transporting the short film F carried by the second movable sucker 23 from the front end thereof.
Then, by these mechanisms, the short films F stored in the negative sheet 92 are sequentially transferred to the transport rollers 24 and 25.
Is sent to the detection unit 51.

The detecting section 51 first detects whether or not all the short films F stored in the negative sheets 92 sequentially supplied from the take-out stage T are longer than a predetermined length Lc. First, it is detected whether or not there is any deformation (bending, chipping or break) outside a predetermined allowable range. Thirdly, it is detected whether or not there is any sticky substance outside a predetermined allowable range. Then, if even one of the plurality of short films accommodated in the negative sheet 92 has a short film having a length less than a predetermined length Lc, there is a deformation outside a predetermined allowable range, or it is out of a predetermined allowable range. Is set, the next photographic film storage device 5C is set to discharge all the short films F belonging to one order stored in the negative sheet 92. That is, when any one of the plurality of short films F belonging to one order contained in the negative sheet 92 does not satisfy any one of the predetermined conditions, that is, the copy as the supply destination If there is a possibility that a problem may occur in a set or a film magazine, it is set so that all the short films F belonging to one order, which are stored in the negative sheet 92, are discharged. Further, when all the short films F belonging to one order contained in the negative sheet 92 satisfy all of the predetermined conditions, that is,
If there is no possibility that a problem occurs in the copy unit or the film magazine that is the supply destination, the setting is made such that all the short films F belonging to one order stored in the negative sheet 92 are stored in the film magazine.

The short films F that have passed through the detecting section 51 are sequentially sent to the photographic film storage device 5C. Then, the photographic film storage device 5C stores all the short films F belonging to one order stored in the negative sheet 92.
Is set to discharge the negative sheet 9
It is set so that all the short films F belonging to one order stored in 2 are discharged in the discharge direction 55, and all the short films F belonging to 1 order stored in the negative sheet 92 are stored in the film magazine. In this case, all the short films F belonging to one order and stored in the negative sheet 92 are stored in one film magazine 1. Thus, the short film F belonging to one order
Are all stored in one film magazine 1.

The length of the transport path between the detection unit 51 and the photographic film storage device 5C is longer than the transport length when the maximum amount of short films that can be stored in the negative sheet 92 that can store the maximum amount of short films. Therefore, after determining whether all the short films F belonging to one order accommodated in the negative sheet 92 satisfy all of the predetermined conditions, the photographic film accommodation device 5C sets the short film F belonging to one order All of them can be discharged in the discharge direction 55 or stored in the film magazine 1.

Next, the photographic film storage device 5C and the film magazine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 7, which is a schematic sectional view of the photographic film storage device 5C and the film magazine 1.

The film magazine 1 is provided with an outer frame 10 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape except for the photographic film entrance 19, and provided on the outside of the bottom surface of the outer frame 10.
And a container ID recording unit 7 for recording the container ID information.
The film magazine 1 includes a first roller 11, a second roller 12 rotatably held by an outer frame 10,
The third roller 13 and the fourth roller 14 are provided so that their axial directions are all parallel. Then, the long mat sheet 15 has one end fixed to the first roller 11, the other end fixed to the second roller 12, is stretched over the third roller 13 and the fourth roller 14, and passes therethrough. It is freely supported. And one of the remaining long mat sheets 15 is
It is wound around the first roller 11. Then, the other of the remaining long mat sheets 15 is wound and accumulated by the second roller 12. In the film magazine 1, a variable guide 18 having a shaft fixed to the outer frame 10 is provided.
As shown by an arrow in FIG. 7, the long mat sheet 15 wound between the first roller 11 and the scroll 17 of the long mat sheet 15 wound on the first roller 11 is pressed. It is provided to be.

The longitudinal direction of the long mat sheet 15 of the film magazine 1 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first roller 11, and the width direction of the long mat sheet 15 and the first roller 1
One end of the long mat sheet 15 is held by the first roller 11 so that the first axial direction is horizontal.
The long mat sheet 15 is stretched between the first roller 11 and the third roller 13 so as to form an S shape.

Then, the photographic film storage device 5C includes:
Photo film transport rollers 64 and 65 and a guide 66 are provided. Then, the photographic film transport rollers 64, 6
As shown in FIG. 7, the short film F is conveyed from the photographic film entrance 19 of the film magazine 1 to the variable guide 18 by the guide 5 and the guide 66. Short film F transported by photographic film transport rollers 64 and 65
The variable mat 18 is extended between the scroll 17 of the long mat sheet 15 wound around the second roller 12 and the second roller 12 in an S-shape. Lead to. And the long mat sheet 15
Is wound up by the second roller 12, so that the guided short film F is wound between the scroll 17 of the long mat sheet 15 and the long mat sheet 15 wound by the second roller 12. In this way, the film magazine 1 winds and stores the short films F in the order in which they are sent. Therefore, the film magazine 1 stores the short films F in the stored order.

The photographic film accommodating apparatus 5C has a container ID recording section reader 9 for reading container ID information recorded in the container ID recording section 7 of the film magazine 1 set at a predetermined setting position 8. Then, the film magazine 1 is set at the setting position 8 of the photographic film storage device 5C.
Before removing from the container, the container ID of the film magazine 1
The container ID information recorded in the recording unit 7 is transmitted from the photographic film storage device 5C to the central storage device 2. And
The central storage device 2 stores the container ID information of the film magazine 1 and the ID information of the order of the short film F stored in the film magazine 1 in a corresponding manner. In addition,
The ID information of the order of the short films F stored in the film magazine 1 is stored in the order in which the short films F are stored in the film magazine 1. Therefore, in the photographic film utilizing system, the order ID information is used in the reverse order of the order in which the order is stored in the film magazine 1.

Then, the photographic film supply devices 6D and 6E
Can set the film magazine 1 at a predetermined set position 8. The container I recorded in the container ID recording section 7 of the film magazine 1 set at the predetermined set position 8
Container ID recording section reader 9 capable of reading D information
Having. Then, the photographic film supply devices 6D and 6E
Before supplying the short film F from the film magazine 1 to the printer processors 4D and 4E, the central storage device 2 reads the container ID information of the film magazine 1 set at the set position 8 read by the container ID recording section reader 9. The ID information of the order supposed to be accommodated in the film magazine 1 stored in the film magazine 1 is read, and the photographic film stored in the central storage device 2 is used based on the ID information of the order. The information is read, and it is determined whether or not the information can be processed by the printer processors 4D and 4E. And if it can't be processed,
Without taking out the short film F from the film magazine 1,
The film magazine 1 is automatically removed. If the film can be processed, the short film F is taken out of the film magazine 1. Then, the taken out short film F
Is sent to the printer processors 4D and 4E. Further, based on the read photographic film usage information, the printer processors 4D and 4E perform processing using the taken out short film F.

Next, the photographic film supply devices 6D and 6E will be described with reference to FIG. 8 which is a schematic sectional view of the photographic film supply devices 6D and 6E and the film magazine 1.

The photographic film supply devices 6D and 6E are provided with photographic film transport rollers 61 and 62 and a guide 63. Then, the second roller 12 winds up the long mat sheet 15 from the first roller 11, so that the scroll 17 of the long mat sheet 15 and the first roller 11
The wound short film F is sent out from the space between the long mat sheet 15 and the long mat sheet 15. Then, the fed short film F is wound between the scroll 17 of the long mat sheet 15 wound on the first roller 11 and the first roller 11 and the long mat sheet 15 The variable length guide 18 allows the short film F to be transferred to the photographic film entrance 19 of the film magazine 1.
From outside. As shown in FIG. 8, the short film F guided to the outside from the photographic film entrance 19 is guided to the photographic film transport rollers 64 and 65 by a guide 63 or directly. Then, the photographic film transport rollers 64, 65
Supplies the guided short film F to the printer processor. In this way, from the film magazine 1,
The short film F is sent out in order from the short film wound around the outside of the second roller 12.

Further, the photographic film supply devices 6D and 6E
Is a container ID recording unit reader 9 capable of reading the ID information recorded in the container ID recording unit 7 of the film magazine 1 set in the predetermined setting position 8. Having.
The photographic film supply devices 6D and 6E hold the film magazine 1 fixedly so that the film magazine 1 cannot be removed from the set position 8 until all the short films are taken out from the film magazine 1 in principle.

As shown in FIG. 5, the printer processor 4D has a scanning unit 71 for picking up frame images recorded on the short film F sequentially taken out by the photographic film supply device 6D, and a central storage device 2. Using the read film usage information, a printing condition for a frame image to be printed is calculated from the electronic image of the frame image captured by the scanning unit 71, and a magazine 72 is printed from the frame image to be printed recorded on the short film F. An exposure unit 73 for printing on the photographic paper supplied from the printer unit, a development processing unit 74 for developing the photographic paper exposed in the exposure unit 73 to obtain a photographic print, and a short film printed in the exposure unit 73 and a development process. A sorting section 75 for sorting the photographic prints obtained by the section 74 for each order.

The printer processor 4E has a short film F sequentially taken out by the photographic film supply device 6D.
A scanning unit 71 that captures a frame image recorded in a digital camera and an electronic image of a frame image that is digitally exposed and obtained by the scanning unit 71 using the film usage information read from the central storage device 2. A digital exposure section 76 for digitally exposing the photographic paper supplied from the magazine 72; a development processing section 74 for developing the photographic paper exposed by the digital exposure section 76 to obtain a photographic print; A sorting unit 75 for sorting the photographic prints obtained by the development processing unit 74 for each order.

Thus, a photographic print is produced,
A photographic product is produced by sorting photographic prints and used short films for each order.

[0113]

According to the present invention, all the short films are taken out from the short film container, and whether or not all the short films contained in the short film container satisfy a predetermined condition is detected by the detection section, and the short film container is contained in the short film container. If it is detected that all the short films that have been fulfilled the predetermined conditions, all the short films contained in the short film container are sequentially supplied to the copying unit through a printing path, and if not. By discharging all the short films contained in the short film container from the conveyance path at the discharge section provided between the detection section and the copying section of the conveyance path, copying can be performed with a simple apparatus. It is easy to check all short films contained in a short film container without supplying an inappropriate short film to pass through the section While it is possible, it eliminates the need for advanced control of selecting and supplying the short film ordered for copying from the short film stored in the short film container. The supplied short film and the short film container need not be collated.

Further, it is detected whether or not all the short films contained in the short film container satisfy the predetermined conditions, and it is detected that all the short films contained in the short film container satisfy the predetermined conditions. In the case where all the short films contained in the short film container are taken out from the short film container, and all the short films taken out from the short film container are sequentially supplied to the copying unit, Thus, without being supplied with an unsuitable short film to pass through the copying section, all of the short films contained in the short film container can be easily checked, and the short films are contained in the short film container. Eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying short films for which copying was ordered from short films, and shortens the ordering process. By returning the film, it is possible to avoid the need to match the short film and short film container supplied to the copying unit.

Further, it is detected whether or not the short film satisfies a predetermined condition. Except for the short film which is detected as not satisfying the predetermined condition, the short films are automatically copied sequentially without being connected to each other. By connecting the short films to each other without connecting the short films to each other without supplying the short films unsuitable to be supplied to the copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other. Can be efficiently and sequentially processed from a short film without releasing the image.

Further, in a short film supply method for supplying a short film contained in a short film container to a supply destination, a transport path for taking out all the short films from the short film container and supplying the short film to the supply destination. And, for each of the short film containers, when all of the short films stored therein are supplied to the supply destination, whether or not there is a problem at the supply destination is detected by a detection unit on the transport path, and at the supply destination, If it is detected that there is no problem, sequentially supply all the short films contained in the short film container to the supply destination through the transport path, and if it is detected that there is a problem at the supply destination, the short film All of the short films contained in the film container are discharged from the transport path by a discharge section provided between the detection section and the supply destination of the transport path. With the simple mechanism, without supplying an inappropriate short film to be supplied to the supply destination, the short film container can be easily collated with all the short films contained in the short film container. This eliminates the need for advanced control of selecting and supplying the ordered short film from the short films stored in the short film, and the short film and the short film supplied to the supplier when returning the short film to the orderer. It is not necessary to check the container.

Further, in the short film supply method for supplying a short film accommodated in a short film container to a supply destination, when all of the short films contained in the short film container are supplied to the supply destination, the supply Detecting whether there is a problem in the first, if it is detected that there is no problem in the supply destination, take out all the short films contained in the short film container from the short film container, the short film container By supplying all the short films taken out from the supply destination sequentially to the above-mentioned destination, the short film unsuitable for supply to the destination is supplied by a simple mechanism without being supplied to the destination. It was possible to easily check all short films, but it was ordered from short films contained in short film containers. Eliminates the need for sophisticated control of selecting and supplying only the short film and returning the short film to the orderer without having to collate the short film supplied to the supplier with the short film container. Can be

Further, in the short film supply method for supplying a short film of one order contained in a short film container to the supply destination, when all the short films of one order are supplied to the supply destination, Detects whether or not there is a problem, and automatically supplies the short films to the supply destination sequentially in a state where they are not connected to each other, except for the short films of the order detected as having a problem at the supply destination. By doing so, the short films inappropriate to be supplied to the destination are not supplied to the destination, and the short films are connected to each other, without disconnecting the short films, efficiently, Short films can be sequentially supplied to a supply destination at high speed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a short photographic film which is not suitable for sequentially supplying and processing to a copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a photographic processing system according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a photographic processing system according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a photographic processing system according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of a photo print production system including a photo document storage device according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of a reorder station C according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view of a photographic film storage device 5C and a film magazine 1 according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a photographic film supply device 6D, 6E according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a film magazine 1.

[Explanation of symbols]

 32 Scanning part 33 Image processing part 34 Printer 41 Printing mask part 42 Projection printing lens 43 Color negative photographic paper 44 Inserter 47 Scanner part 51 Detecting part 52 Ejection part 81 Fold 82 Chipping 83 Break 84 Side splice tape 85 Center splice tape F Short Film 92 Negative sheet T Extraction stage G Detection stage H Order processing stage

Claims (37)

[Claims] 1. A short film supply method for supplying a short film stored in a short film container to a copying section for copying from an image frame of the short film, wherein all the short films are taken out from the short film container,
The short film container is sent out to a conveyance path for supplying to the copying section, and a detection unit on the conveyance path detects whether or not all the short films contained in the short film container satisfy a predetermined condition. If it is detected that all the short films stored in the short film container satisfy the predetermined condition, all the short films stored in the short film container are sequentially supplied to the copying unit through the transport path, and if not, Discharging a short film from the conveyance path at a discharge section provided between the detection section and the copying section of the conveyance path, the short film being contained in the short film container. . 2. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a length of the conveyance path from the detection unit to the discharge unit is equal to or longer than a length capable of arranging a maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the short film container. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A short film supply method for supplying a short film contained in a short film container to a copying section for copying from an image frame of the short film, wherein all the short films contained in the short film container are provided. It is detected whether or not the predetermined conditions are satisfied, and when all the short films contained in the short film container are detected to satisfy the predetermined conditions, all the short films contained in the short film container are detected. Is taken out of the short film container, and all the short films taken out of the short film container are sequentially supplied to the copying section. 4. The short film container is a transparent sheet-like bag that stores a short film in a planar manner,
4. An image of the short film container containing the short film is detected to detect whether or not the short film contained in the short film container satisfies the predetermined condition. 5. 3. The method for supplying a short film according to item 1. 5. A short film is not taken out of the short film container when any of the short films contained in the short film container is detected not to satisfy the predetermined condition. 3 or 4
3. The method for supplying a short film according to item 1. 6. When all the short films taken out of the short film container are sequentially supplied to the copying unit, the short films are automatically sequentially supplied to the copying unit in a state where they are not connected to each other. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. A short film supply method for supplying a short film accommodated in a short film container to a copying section for copying from an image frame of the short film, wherein whether or not the short film satisfies a predetermined condition is determined. A short film supply method, wherein short films are automatically and sequentially supplied to the copying section in a state where they are not connected to each other, except for the short films which have been detected and detected not satisfying the predetermined condition. 8. A short film is taken out from a short film container accommodating a short film, and the short film taken out is supplied to the copying section. The short film is taken out from the short film container accommodating the short film. 8. The method according to claim 7, further comprising detecting whether the short film satisfies a predetermined condition. 9. A method for taking out a short film from a short film container accommodating a short film and supplying the short film taken out to the copying section, wherein the short film is stored in the short film container. The short film supply method according to claim 7, wherein whether or not satisfies a predetermined condition is detected. 10. The short film supply method according to claim 9, wherein the short film detected as not satisfying the predetermined condition is not taken out from the short film container. 11. A short film of one order is taken out of a short film container accommodating a short film, and when it is detected that all the taken out short films of one order satisfy a predetermined condition, the taken out short film is removed. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein short films of the order are sequentially supplied to the copying unit. 12. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition includes a condition that a length in a longitudinal direction of the short film to be detected is equal to or longer than a predetermined length.
The method for supplying a short film according to the above item. 13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the predetermined length is at least two frames of a full size image. 14. The short film supply according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition includes a condition that a detected short film has no deformation outside a predetermined allowable range. Method. 15. The short film according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition includes a condition that the detected short film does not have an adhered substance outside a predetermined allowable range. Supply method. 16. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the copying section is a printing mask section for positioning the image frame of the short film to print the image frame of the short film onto a photosensitive material for printing. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of the preceding claims. 17. The short film supply according to claim 1, wherein the copying unit is a scanning unit that captures an image to obtain a copy print from an image frame of the short film. Method. 18. A short film supply method for supplying a short film contained in a short film container to a supply destination, wherein a conveying path for taking out all the short films from the short film container and supplying the short film to the supply destination. To each of the short film containers, if the supply of all the short films stored therein to the supply destination, whether or not there is a problem at the supply destination is detected by the detection unit on the transport path, and at the supply destination, When it is detected that there is no problem, sequentially supply all the short films contained in the short film container to the supply destination through the transport path, and when it is detected that there is a problem at the supply destination, the short film Discharging all the short films contained in the container from the transport path by a discharge unit provided between the detection unit and the supply destination of the transport path. Characteristic short film supply method. 19. The apparatus according to claim 19, wherein a length of the transport path from the detection unit to the discharge unit is longer than a length capable of arranging a maximum amount of short films that can be accommodated in the short film container. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 18, wherein: 20. A short film supply method for supplying a short film contained in a short film container to a supply destination, wherein the supply of the short film contained in each short film container to the supply destination is carried out. Detect whether or not there is a problem in the first, if it is detected that there is no problem in the supply destination, take out all the short films contained in the short film container from the short film container, the short film container A short film supply method comprising sequentially supplying all the short films taken out of the apparatus to the supply destination. 21. The short film container is a transparent sheet-like bag that accommodates the short film in a planar arrangement, and the short film container that houses the short film is imaged to obtain the short film container. 21. The short film supply method according to claim 20, wherein if all of the short films contained in the film container are supplied to the supply destination, it is detected whether or not a problem occurs at the supply destination. 22. The short film supply method according to claim 20, wherein if the supply destination is detected as causing a problem, no short film is taken out of the short film container. 23. The apparatus according to claim 18, wherein all short films taken out of said short film container are automatically supplied in a state where they are not connected to each other when said short films are sequentially supplied to said supply destination. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of the preceding claims. 24. In a short film supply method for supplying a short film of one order contained in a short film container to a supply destination, when the short film of one order is entirely supplied to the supply destination, the supply destination Detecting whether or not a problem occurs at the destination, except for the short films of the order detected to be a problem at the destination, automatically supplying the short films to the destination sequentially without being connected to each other. A short film supply method characterized by the above-mentioned. 25. The method according to claim 25, wherein, after taking out the short film from the short film container and supplying all the short films of the order to the destination, it is detected whether or not there is a problem at the destination. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 24. 26. When the short film for one order is supplied to the supply destination while the short film container is accommodated in the short film container, it is detected whether or not a problem occurs at the supply destination. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 24. 27. When the short film of one order is supplied to the supply destination, the short film of the order detected as causing a problem at the supply destination is not taken out of the short film container. 3. The method for supplying a short film according to item 1. 28. A method according to claim 28, wherein even if all the short films of the order are supplied to the supply destination, the short films of the order which are determined to have no problem at the supply destination are taken out and sequentially supplied to the supply destination. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 26 or 27, wherein: 29. The supply destination or the supply destination of the supply destination is an inserter for accommodating a short film of one order in a negative sheet, and the supply of the short film of one order is performed to the supply destination. 29. The method according to claim 24, wherein detecting whether or not a problem occurs first detects whether or not the number of short films for one order is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. 3. The method for supplying a short film according to item 1. 30. Detecting whether or not supplying all short films to the supply destination causes a problem at the supply destination,
3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising detecting whether or not the lengths of all short films in the longitudinal direction are equal to or longer than a predetermined length.
9. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of items 8 to 8. 31. The method according to claim 30, wherein the predetermined length is at least two frames of a full-size image. 32. Detecting whether or not supplying all the short films to the supply destination causes a problem at the supply destination,
The short film supply method according to any one of claims 18 to 31, wherein it is detected whether or not all short films have a deformation outside a predetermined allowable range. 33. Detecting whether or not supplying all the short films to the supply destination causes a problem at the supply destination,
33. The short film supply method according to any one of claims 18 to 32, wherein it is detected whether or not all the short films have a sticky substance outside a predetermined allowable range. 34. The printing apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the supply destination is a printing mask portion for positioning the image frame of the short film to print the image frame of the short film onto a photosensitive material for printing. The method for supplying a short film according to any one of the preceding claims. 35. The short sheet according to claim 18, wherein the supply destination is a scanning unit for taking an image to obtain a copy print from an image frame of the short film. Film supply method. 36. The short-length film supply according to claim 18, wherein the supply destination is a film magazine that stores a plurality of short-length films in a supplied order. Method. 37. The film magazine, after storing a plurality of short films in the order in which they were supplied, and sending out the plurality of short films stored in the supply order in the sending unit, The short film is supplied to a printing mask unit for printing from a short film image frame onto a photosensitive material for printing or a scanning unit for imaging to obtain a copy print from the short film image frame. The method for supplying a short film according to claim 36.