JPH1188577A - Photograph processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow the system to acquire data from a variety of media, have provision for various output forms and reply a requirement of a customer efficiently. SOLUTION: The photograph processing system 100 receives a variety of recording media on which an image (or image data) is recorded and receives the image data from them and applies image processing photo synthesis or front print or the like to the data, then produces a photo print and records the printed image data (digital image data) on a designated recording medium depending on a desire of a customer for the customer. Furthermore, the image data are sent from a remote place by using a communication channel to request the processing. Since a plurality of I/Fs 146 are provided, the connection to an external recording medium a digital camera 148 or the like is facilitated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a photographic processing system for outputting digital image data in various formats based on digital image data input from various information sources.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art
In the photographic industry, negative films taken by cameras are
By bringing it to the store and requesting simultaneous printing, etc.,
The lab is developed, printed, and stretched, and the developed negative film and photographic print (photographic paper) are returned.

In recent years, a system (APS) that allows a negative film to be returned as a cartridge and an index print to be returned in place of the cartridge so that an order (negative image) recorded on the negative film can be re-ordered. Is being developed.

On the other hand, with the spread of personal computers (hereinafter, referred to as personal computers), customers can easily take in image data, perform image processing, and print. Accordingly, customers are increasingly demanding not only photographic paper but also the image as image data for photographic prints.

[0005] For this reason, the photographic industry has started to newly digitize (digital image data) the image recorded on the negative film on a CD or the like and record and provide it.

[0006] On the contrary, there is also a demand that a photographic print be created from digital image data possessed by a customer.

[0007] However, in the conventional photo processing system, there is no multimedia system capable of responding to all of the various demands of the customers as described above, and each is processed as an irregular work. And it is inefficient.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and has as its object to obtain a photographic processing system which can obtain data from various media, can cope with various output formats, and can efficiently respond to customer requests. It is.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first digital image data creation unit for photoelectrically converting an image and obtaining digital image data,
A second digital image data creating unit for obtaining digital image data from the read image data, comprising a driver for reading image data from a recording medium on which an image is already electrically or magnetically recorded; A third digital image data creation unit for obtaining digital image data compatible with a predetermined data format, comprising: an interface for capturing image data transmitted through a line; Image data input means that can be loaded into the unit, image processing means for performing image processing based on the digital image data, and digital image data or the image created by the first to third digital image data creation units. Storage means for storing digital image data subjected to image processing by the processing means; A photographic print creation unit for creating a photographic print based on the digital image data stored in the digital image data, a data recording unit including a driver for electrically or magnetically recording the digital image data, and the digital image A data transmission unit provided with an interface for transmitting data onto a communication line; and image data output means capable of loading a plurality of units including at least one of the data transmission units.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first to third digital image data creating units can be loaded as image data input means, and at least one of the units is provided.
One or more units can be loaded simultaneously.

That is, image data can be obtained from a plurality of different media.

The first digital image data creation unit is a unit for obtaining an image from a photographic film or the like which is a typical medium in the photographic industry. That is, in the case of a photographic film, the transmitted light is photoelectrically converted by reading the transmitted light with a solid-state image sensor or the like, and digital image data can be obtained by digitizing the photoelectric conversion. If the medium is a photographic print (photographic paper), the reflected light may be read by a solid-state image sensor or the like.

[0013] The second digital image data creation unit comprises:
For example, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD
-It is assumed that image data (including both digital and analog formats) is read from a recording medium such as a ROM, a DVD-R, a DVD-RAM, an FD, a PC card, or a ZIP, and digitized. Therefore, it is necessary to load a reading drive suitable for each.

The third digital image data creating unit is for acquiring image data transmitted through a communication line. In this case, since there is a difference in a communication format (communication protocol) and the like, an interface is required for each. Become. As the interface, for example, SCSI, Fir
There are eWire, USB, irDA, and the like, and these are frequently used for connection with a digital camera that is currently spreading.
Other interfaces include an Ethernet, a modem, and the like, which are applicable to network communication between photo processing systems. In other words, by networking a plurality of photo processing systems, it is possible to receive the requested processing on the one hand, and to store digital image data processed in a batch, Searching and reading are possible from the processing system. Further, even if each photograph processing system makes its own database, the data can be exchanged through a communication line.

The digital image data input by the image data input means is subjected to predetermined image processing by the image processing means. For example, a so-called front print is used to add characters such as a photographing date and a photographing place, division of an image (including characters), compound processing, illustration, manga, etc. Performs processing unique to digital image data, such as a composite photograph. In addition,
Of course, it is also possible to handle the original picture as it is.

The digital image data subjected to the image processing (or the original image) is temporarily stored in a storage unit.

The image data output means outputs in a predetermined format based on the digital image data stored in the storage means.

As the image data output means, a photographic print creation unit, a data recording unit and a data sending unit can be loaded, and a plurality of units including at least one of them can be loaded simultaneously.

That is, image data can be obtained from a plurality of different media.

The photographic print creating unit is a unit for printing on photographic material (such as photographic paper) based on digital image data. When the input source is a photographic film (such as a negative film), there are many requests for simultaneous printing, and by processing this simultaneous printing based on digital image data, rapid processing is possible.

The present invention is not limited to printing on a photosensitive material such as photographic paper, but may be thermal transfer, ink-jet printing, heat-sensitive printing, or heat developing printing.

The data recording unit is a unit for reversely recording data on the recording medium used for the second digital image data creating unit.
DR, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, D
The digital image data is recorded on a recording medium such as a VD-RAM, FD, PC card, or Zip. In this case, it is necessary to load a suitable write drive. In addition,
It is also possible to mount a read / write drive integrally with the read drive.

The data transmission unit is for transmitting image data to a communication line, and, like the third digital image data creation unit, has an interface according to a difference in communication format (communication protocol) and the like. Is required.

As a unit which can be loaded as the image data input means, a television receiver or a video tape can be considered, and as a unit which can be loaded as the image data output means, it can be mounted on a monitor display, photosetting, newspaper rotary press. For example, the production of an original plate (for example, a photosensitive lithographic printing plate) can be considered.

As described above, image data in a plurality of data formats can be obtained, image processing can be performed as necessary, and image data can be output in a plurality of data formats. Can be processed, and work efficiency can be improved.

The customer can operate the photographic processing system of the present invention in cooperation with a vending machine to input a predetermined amount of money and input / output a desired image without receiving each time. You may make it.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a developing means for developing a latent image on a photographic film photographed by a camera, and photoelectrically converting an image including the developed image on the photographic film. A first digital image data creation unit for obtaining digital image data, and a driver for reading image data from a recording medium on which an image is already electrically or magnetically recorded, wherein the read image data A second digital image data generating unit for obtaining digital image data from the computer, and an interface for capturing image data transmitted through a communication line, for obtaining digital image data compatible with a predetermined data format. A plurality of units including at least one of the third digital image data creating unit Data input means, image processing means for performing image processing based on the digital image data, and image processing by the digital image data created by the first to third digital image data creation units or the image processing means. Storage means for storing the applied digital image data; a photographic print creation unit for creating a photographic print based on the digital image data stored in the storage means; and An image which can be loaded into a plurality of units including at least one of a data recording unit having a driver for recording and a data transmission unit having an interface for transmitting the digital image data onto a communication line. Data output means.

According to the invention described in claim 2, according to claim 1,
Is a system in which a developing means for developing a latent image on a photographic film photographed by a camera is added to the system described in (1). For example, a photographed and undeveloped film with a lens or an AP film is loaded. Then, the image data is automatically developed, and the first image data creation unit performs photoelectric conversion to obtain a digital image.

[0029]

1 and 2 show a photographic processing system 100 according to the present embodiment.

The photo processing system 100 is installed at a DPE store or on a street corner, and is a system on the premise that a customer operates the photo processing system by himself / herself.

Therefore, it is a so-called vending machine type provided with a money input section 102 for inputting a price required for processing.

The upper surface of the casing 104 is inclined so as to face the front, and the operation panel 106 shown in FIG. 2 is disposed on the inclined surface. Above the operation panel 106, a signboard (the contents are displayed with a company name, a catch phrase, etc. as shown in FIG. 1) 108 indicating that this is the photo processing system 100 is installed.

The operation panel 106 is roughly classified into first to third blocks 110, 112, and 114.

The first block 110 includes the operation panel 10
6, a photographed and undeveloped LF (film with lens) input port 116 and a photographed and undeveloped or developed APS film input port 118 are gathered. I have. The first block 110 has a function as a first digital image data creation unit of the present invention.

The input port 116 of the LF on the upper side is a rectangular hole corresponding to the external dimensions of the LF, and the letters "Lens Up" are displayed on the upper edge, and the "shutter is released" on the right edge. To the right"
Are printed, and determine the insertion direction of the LF.

When the LF is loaded, in the photographic processing system 100, the case is removed, the APS film inside is taken out, and the development processing unit 120 (see FIG. 3).
To be sent to Further, an undeveloped or developed APS film is supplied to the APS film input port 118 located below the LF input port 116. For this reason, the photographic processing system 100 determines whether the input APS film is undeveloped or developed (detects a marking or the like provided on the APS film cartridge), and removes only the undeveloped APS film. It is sent to the development processing unit 120.

APS film which has been developed at the time of loading,
The APS film that has been subjected to the development processing in the development processing unit 120 is a SCANER 122 (see FIG. 3).
The image of each image frame is read by a solid-state imaging device such as a CCD.

Here, since the image data of the read image frame is analog data,
The analog image data captured by the PU 124 is converted into digital image data. This conversion process is executed based on the control program stored in the ROM 126, and the obtained digital image data is temporarily stored in the RAM 126.
128.

The development processing unit 120 is controlled by a development processing controller 130. The development processing controller 130
4 so that signals can be exchanged with each other. Therefore, synchronization with the SCANER 122 is established, and the development processing and the scanning are continuously performed.

The second block 112 includes the operation panel 10
6 are located at the left end, and slots for loading recording media are gathered. The second block 112 functions as a second digital image data creation unit and a data recording unit of the present invention.

At the top of FIG. 2, a slot 132 for inserting a PC card is provided, and when the PC card is inserted into this slot 132, the PC card becomes a PCCARD-DRIVER 134 inside the apparatus.
(See FIG. 3).

A slot 136 for inserting a DVD is provided below the PC card slot 132. When a DVD is inserted into the slot 136, a DVD-DRIBER 138 (see FIG. 3) is provided. Is set to

Further below the DVD slot 136, a CD loading section 140 is provided. This CD
The loading section 140 is provided with a lid 140A, and a CD-DRIVER 142 (see FIG. 3) is provided inside. For this reason, when the CD is set with the lid 140A opened, and then the lid 140A is closed, the set CD rotates at a high speed.

As shown in FIG. 3, PCCARD-DR
IVER134, DVD-DRIBER138, CD-
DRIVER 140 is the I of controller 143
/ O port 123.

For this reason, the PC card, DVD, CD
The recording contents are read through the respective drivers and temporarily stored in the RAM 128 via the CPU 124. Note that such reading control of an image from a recording medium is executed according to a control program stored in the ROM 126.

The above PCCARD-DRIVER1
34, DVD-DRIBER138, CD-DRIVE
In the R142, the RAM 128 or H.264 is used. D. The digital image data stored in the (hard disk) 144 can be recorded on each recording medium.

Here, a communication line port 146 as a third digital image creation unit and a data transmission unit is provided at the lower part of the front surface of the casing 104 of the photographic processing system 100.

The communication line port 146 is a SCSI port, USB port, FireWire port, irDA
A port is provided, and connection with the digital camera 148 is possible. That is, when a customer brings in a digital camera and connects to the appropriate communication line port 146, image data can be taken into the photographic processing system 100 without going through a recording medium.

The image data (digital image data) captured by the communication line port 146 is temporarily stored in the RAM 128 via the I / O port 123. This image capture control is executed according to a control program stored in the ROM 126.

The communication line port 146 is connected to the RA
M128 or H.M. D. The digital image data stored in the (hard disk) 144 can be transmitted.

Further, the communication line port 146 is provided with an Ethernet port and a modem port. These Ethernet ports and modem ports are ports for networking with other photo processing systems 100A, 100B, 100C... And a lab or the like for centrally managing a plurality of photo processing systems, and are installed in different places. The information received by the photo processing system can be obtained and processed by the photo processing system 100.

As shown in FIG. 3, the photographic processing system 1
00 is equipped with a digital printer 150.
This digital printer 150 is a device for printing and exposing an image on photographic paper, and is a so-called laser printer that moves and prints the photographic paper in the sub-scanning direction while scanning the laser with a polygon mirror in the main scanning direction. is there.

A digital printer controller 152 for controlling the digital printer 150 is connected to the CPU 124, and is connected to the RAM 128 or the H.264. D. (Hard disk) The digital image data stored in the 144 is taken in and printed.

That is, the digital printer 150
Has a function as a photo print creation unit of the present invention.

The digital printer 150 includes:
It has an index print function. In this index print function, the A
A plurality of images on the PS film are reduced and printed on one sheet.

Apart from such a sheet-like index print, the photographic processing system 1 according to the present embodiment
00 is equipped with an index print unit 154 for forming an index image directly on the CD or DVD recording medium.

This index print unit 154
The original image 166A of the digital image data recorded on the surface of the CD 166 (the surface opposite to the recording surface of the digital image data) as shown in FIG. 4, for example.
Has the function of reducing and printing in a predetermined format. As a printing means, a thermal transfer method or an ink jet method is preferable. In this embodiment, separately from the CD loading section 140, slots dedicated to index printing (CD, DVD, PCCA)
RD) is separately provided, and in response to a customer request, an image is printed and displayed on the front surface by loading a CD into a CD slot dedicated to the index print. The index print unit 154 may be provided in the image data read / write drivers 134, 138, and 142.

A monitor 158 is provided at the center of the operation panel 106.
And a plurality of operation keys 160 are provided.
An original image or a composite image of the read image data is displayed at 58, and the operation keys 160 can be used to determine the suitability of combination, select an image, and the like.

The operation of this embodiment will now be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described according to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 5 shows a main flowchart. In step 200, it is determined whether or not money has been inserted. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 202 to recognize the amount of money. The recognized amount is calculated in step 2
At 04, it is displayed on the display of the money recognizing unit 102, and proceeds to step 206.

In step 206, it is determined whether or not the entered amount satisfies a predetermined amount. In this case, the predetermined amount may be the maximum amount in a series of processes of the present apparatus, or may be an amount according to the type of the process by inputting the type of the process in advance.

If the amount is satisfactory in step 206, the flow shifts to step 208 to perform input control (see the subroutine in FIG. 6). This input control is performed when the customer
Did you request simultaneous printing of S film, CD or D
Do you want to print from VD or other recording media?
This is to determine whether the image data is in the input state through the communication line, and the input control subroutine will be described below with reference to FIG.

In steps 300 to 310 shown in FIG. 6, each of LF reception, APS film reception, CD reception or DVD reception, PCCARD
Or an input from the IA / F are sequentially determined.
2 to output a signal L, and in step 302, to step 314 to output a signal A, and in step 304
Then, the process proceeds to step 316 to output the signal C. At step 306, the process proceeds to step 318 to output the signal P. At step 308, the process proceeds to step 320 to output the signal L. At step 310, the process proceeds to step 322. To output a signal I, and then to step 210 of the main routine.
Return to That is, the signal L indicates LF reception,
Signal A indicates APS film reception, signal C indicates CD reception, signal D indicates DVD reception, and signal P indicates PCCA
An RD reception is indicated, and a signal I indicates an image input from the I / F.

As shown in FIG. 5, at step 208,
When the input mode (request content) is recognized, step 210
Then, drive control (see the subroutine in FIG. 7) is executed. In this drive control, as shown in FIG.
In step 350, the input control subroutine of FIG.
Recognize the output signal content. Then step 352
In step 254, an instruction signal for starting driving of a drive or the like corresponding to the recognized signal is output, and in step 254,
Wait for a processing end signal from the unit corresponding to the output instruction signal. When the process end signal is recognized in step 354, the process returns to step 212 of the main routine.

Each unit receiving the instruction signal is driven based on a signal drive control subroutine shown in FIGS. 10 to 15, and the description of each unit will be described later. In any case, at the end of the work, the digital image data
After the end signal is stored in M128, the end signal is output. Therefore, the end signal is recognized in step 354 of FIG. 7 and the process proceeds to step 212 of the main routine.

In step 212, image processing control is performed (see the image processing control subroutine in FIG. 8). That is, in step 400 of FIG. 8, the stored digital image data is read from the RAM 128, and then in step 4
At 02, a photograph, illustration, character, or the like to be combined or combined is selected. Such a selection can be made while looking at the monitor 158, and in step 404, the combined and combined image is displayed.

In the next step 406, it is determined whether or not the displayed image is OK. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step 402 to repeat selection and combination. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 408 to determine whether or not to shift to the next image.
Return to 0 and repeat the above steps. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination, it is determined that the image processing has been completed, and the flow proceeds to step 410 to proceed to H.264. D. (Hard disk) 144 stores the digital image data after the image processing, and returns to step 214 of the main routine.

At step 214, print (output) control is executed. The print (output) of the present embodiment is
This means printing on photographic paper, and the processing is executed by the digital printer unit 150. This print control will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 450 of FIG.
D. Predetermined digital image data is read from 144.
In this case, the digital image data for one case is collectively read and copied to a memory (RAM or the like) of the digital printer controller 152 (step 452). In the next step 454, digital image data is sequentially read from the memory (for each image frame), and then in step 456, digital print processing is performed. In the present embodiment, an image is formed by moving the photographic paper in the sub-scanning direction while performing main scanning of the laser with the polygon mirror.

When the digital print processing for one image is completed in step 456, the flow advances to step 458 to instruct development processing, and in step 460, it is determined whether or not there is a next image. The flow shifts to 454, and the above processing is repeated.

If a negative determination is made in step 460, the digital image data printed in step 462 is output to any of the recording media, and it is determined whether there is a request to record. That is, for example, a customer brings in an APS film, and receives a DV together with a simultaneous print at the reception stage.
If the user wants to record data on D, an operation input to that effect is made, and an affirmative determination is made in step 462, and the flow shifts to step 464 to specify the designated output destination (in this case, the DVD-DRAIVER 138 sends the digital In the DVD-DRIVER 138, the digital image data is recorded on the loaded DVD (if not loaded, a display or a message prompting the loading is performed). The same applies to PCCARD and PCCARD.)

If the recording on the recording medium in step 464 is completed or a negative determination is made in step 462, the process returns to step 216 of the main routine.

At step 216, the usage fee is calculated. At step 218, the difference from the input amount, that is, the balance is displayed, and the routine goes to step 220.

At step 220, it is determined whether or not to continue the next process. This may be determined by determining whether or not to continue processing by key operation by the customer.

If an affirmative determination is made in step 220,
Returning to step 206, the above processing is repeated. If a negative determination is made in step 220, the process proceeds to step 222, where the balance is returned and the process ends.

Here, if the amount is not satisfied in step 206, a negative determination is made, and step 224 is reached.
The process proceeds to step 226 to indicate that the number is insufficient.
Move to. Step 226 gives the customer an opportunity to decide whether or not to cancel the processing, and if there is a cancellation (when there is a key operation for instructing cancellation during the repetition of steps 206, 224, and 226), step 2 is executed.
The process returns to step S22, and the entered amount (that is, the balance) is returned, and the process ends.

The drive control for each signal recognized in step 350 of FIG. 7 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, according to FIG. 10, the L signal, that is, LF
The drive control in the case of receiving is described.

At step 500, the LF is disassembled, and then at step 502, the internal APS film is taken out and developed.

In the next step 504, the developed APS film is scanned (photoelectric conversion) by the SCANER 506, the read image data is converted into digital image data, stored in the RAM 128, and the process proceeds to step 508. In step 508, an end signal indicating that the processing has been completed is output, and this signal is recognized in step 354 of the signal content recognition control routine in FIG.

Next, according to FIG. 11, the A signal, that is, A signal
Drive control when a PS film is received will be described.

At step 510, it is determined whether or not the APS film has been developed.
After the development process is performed in step 2, the process proceeds to step 514. If the image has been developed, the process proceeds directly to step 514.

In the next step 514, the developed or developed APS film is
R122 scans (photoelectric conversion), converts the read image data into digital image data,
128 (step 516), and the process proceeds to step 518. In step 518, an end signal indicating that the processing has ended is output.

Next, according to FIG. 12, the C signal, that is, C signal
Driving control when D is received will be described.

At step 520, the image data recorded from the CD is read out, stored at step 522 in the RAM, and the routine proceeds to step 524. In step 524,
An end signal indicating that the processing has ended is output.

Next, according to FIG. 13, the D signal, that is, the D signal
Driving control when VD is received will be described.

At step 530, the image data recorded from the DVD is read out, stored at step 532 in the RAM, and the routine proceeds to step 534. In step 534, an end signal indicating that the processing has ended is output.

Next, according to FIG. 14, the P signal, that is, P signal
Drive control when CCARD is received will be described.

In step 540, the image data recorded from the DVD is read out, stored in the RAM in step 542, and the process proceeds to step 544. In step 544, an end signal indicating that the processing has ended is output.

Next, according to FIG. 15, the I signal, that is, I signal
The drive control when the image signal from / F is received will be described.

In step 550, the image data is fetched via the I / F, and stored in the RAM in step 552.
Move to step 554. In step 554, an end signal indicating that the processing has ended is output.

As described above, in the photographic processing system 100 according to the present embodiment, the image (or image data)
Can accept various recording media on which the image data is recorded, capture image data from these media, perform image processing such as synthetic photos and front prints as necessary, create photo prints, and The printed image data (digital image data) can be recorded and provided on a recording medium designated accordingly. It is also possible to send image data remotely and request processing using a communication line.

Further, since a plurality of I / Fs 146 are provided, connection with an external recording medium such as the digital camera 148 becomes easy.

As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of photographic processing systems 100 are networked to collectively manage digital image data, or to read or write digital image data stored in each of them. You may.

In the present embodiment, CD, DVD and PCCARD have been described as examples of recording media.
A driver for another recording medium such as O, LD, and FD may be provided. Drivers used for these other recording media may be connected via an I / F 146 such as SCSI.

Further, as the output medium, an ink jet printer, a laser printer, or a thermal transfer type, thermal type, or heat development type image forming apparatus may be connected to the I / F 146.

[0097]

As described above, the photographic processing system according to the present invention can obtain data from various media, can correspond to various output formats, and can efficiently respond to customer requests. Has excellent effects.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a photographic processing system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an operation panel of the photographic processing system shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the photo processing system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the CD when an index print is provided on the surface of the CD.

FIG. 5 is a control flowchart showing a main routine of the photo processing system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a control flowchart showing a subroutine of input control of a main routine.

FIG. 7 is a control flowchart showing a subroutine of signal content recognition control of a main routine.

FIG. 8 is a control flowchart showing a subroutine of image processing control of a main routine.

FIG. 9 is a control flowchart showing a print control subroutine of a main routine.

FIG. 10 is a control flowchart showing an L signal drive control subroutine.

FIG. 11 is a control flowchart showing an A signal drive control subroutine.

FIG. 12 is a control flowchart showing a C signal drive control subroutine.

FIG. 13 is a control flowchart showing a D signal drive control subroutine.

FIG. 14 is a control flowchart showing a P signal drive control subroutine.

FIG. 15 is a control flowchart showing an I signal drive control subroutine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 Photo Processing System 102 Money Recognition Unit 106 Operation Panel 116 Slot (for LF) 118 Slot (for APS Film) 122 SCANER 132 Slot (for PCCARD) 134 PCCARD-DRIVER 136 Slot (for DVD) 138 DVD-DRIVER 140 CD Loading unit 142 CD-DRIVER 143 Controller 144 H. D. (Hard disk) 146 I / F (Interface)

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A first digital image data creation unit for photoelectrically converting an image and obtaining digital image data, and for reading image data from a recording medium on which an image is already electrically or magnetically recorded. A second digital image data creation unit for obtaining digital image data from the read image data,
A third digital image data generating unit for obtaining digital image data compatible with a predetermined data format, comprising an interface for capturing image data propagating through a communication line. Image data input means capable of loading a plurality of units; image processing means for performing image processing based on the digital image data; digital image data created by the first to third digital image data creation units; Storage means for storing digital image data subjected to image processing by the image processing means; a photographic print creation unit for creating a photographic print based on the digital image data stored in the storage means; A data recording unit having a driver for electrically or magnetically recording
A photographic processing system comprising: a data transmission unit having an interface for transmitting the digital image data onto a communication line; and image data output means capable of loading a plurality of units including at least one of the units. 2. A developing means for developing a latent image on a photographic film taken by a camera, and photoelectrically converting an image including the developed image on the photographic film and obtaining digital image data. And a driver for reading image data from a recording medium on which an image is already recorded electrically or magnetically, and obtaining digital image data from the read image data. And a third digital image data for obtaining digital image data compatible with a predetermined data format, comprising an interface for capturing image data transmitted through a communication line. Image data input means capable of loading a plurality of units including at least one of the creation unit; Image processing means for performing image processing based on digital image data, digital image data created by the first to third digital image data creation units or digital image data subjected to image processing by the image processing means Storage means for storing; a photographic print creation unit for creating a photographic print based on the digital image data stored in the storage means; and a driver for electrically or magnetically recording the digital image data. Data recording unit,
A photographic processing system comprising: a data transmission unit having an interface for transmitting the digital image data onto a communication line; and image data output means capable of loading a plurality of units including at least one of the units.