JPWO2006100894A1 - Method for creating jacket print and jacket print - Google Patents

Abstract

In order to provide a method for creating an easy-to-use jacket print and the jacket print created by the method, when creating the jacket print 12 to be attached to the case 13 containing the recording medium 10 on which the image data is recorded. When the jacket print 12 is created using a roll-shaped print medium, the force applied to the case 13 is increased by considering the folding direction of the jacket print 12 and the warp direction of the roll-shaped print medium. This has been reduced to prevent problems such as the case 13 opening without permission. In addition, one large image 12a selected from a plurality of image data is printed on a portion corresponding to one of the front and back surfaces of the case 13, and a plurality of reduced images 12b are printed on a portion corresponding to the other. The image data recorded on the recording medium can be easily identified.

Description

  The present invention relates to a print creation method and a print product, and more particularly, to a jacket print creation method to be mounted on a case for storing a recording medium on which image data is recorded, and a jacket print created by the method.

  In recent years, various services relating to photographic images have been provided. For example, if you bring a digital camera or media that took a photo to a photo shop such as a minilab, the photo shop reads the image data from the digital camera or media, writes it to a recording medium such as a CD-R or DVD-R, and provides it to the user I have a service to do. Moreover, if an unmanned terminal (kiosk) provided in the store is used, the user can also create a recording medium.

  In addition, image data read from a digital camera or media is not simply recorded on a recording medium, but moving image data displayed as a slide show is generated (encoded) from these image data, and a DVD player or the like is generated based on the moving image data. Data (hereinafter referred to as home appliance data) that can be played back by home appliances such as DVD recorders, HDD recorders, and game machines is generated (authored), and the generated data together with image data is a CD-R or DVD-R. There is also a service for writing to other recording media.

Furthermore, in order to be able to check the image data recorded on the recording medium, a jacket print is created by arranging and printing reduced images of the image data, and the jacket print is attached to a case for storing the recording medium and provided to the user A service is also provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-104391 A (pages 4-6, FIG. 1)

  However, in the conventional jacket print, as shown in FIG. 11A, reduced images of image data are arranged and printed on a photographic paper having a size that can be mounted on one of the front surface and the back surface of the case, or As shown in FIG. 11 (b), either a reduced image of image data is printed on a photographic paper having a size that can be mounted in a state where it is connected to both the front surface and the back surface of the case. Therefore, when selecting image data required by the user from a plurality of recording media, the recording medium on which the image data required by the user is recorded even if the jacket print 12 attached to the case is viewed at a glance. There was a problem that could not be easily identified.

  Further, when creating a jacket print that is attached in a state of being connected to both the front surface and the back surface of the case as shown in FIG. If the sheet is not firmly bent, a force is applied to the case due to warping of the photographic paper. In some cases, the case opens without permission, and the recording medium is detached from the case and damaged.

  As described above, the conventional jacket print 12 cannot be easily identified as the recording medium on which the image data required by the user is recorded, or the case is undesirably opened due to warping of the photographic paper. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a main object thereof is to provide a method for producing a user-friendly jacket print and a jacket print produced by the method.

  Specifically, it is possible to easily identify the recording medium on which the image data required by the user is recorded, and to store the recording medium so that the case does not open freely due to warping of the printing medium. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing a jacket print that can reduce the applied force and a jacket print produced by the method.

This invention can achieve the said objective by taking the following structure.
1. A method of creating a jacket print that is mounted so as to cover the front and back surfaces of a case that stores a recording medium on which a plurality of image data is recorded,
Using a roll-shaped print medium with a predetermined width,
In the longitudinal direction orthogonal to the outer peripheral surface side of the print medium and the predetermined width direction,
A method for creating a jacket print, wherein the portions corresponding to the front and back surfaces of the case are printed side by side.
2. A method of creating a jacket print that is mounted so as to cover the front and back surfaces of a case that stores a recording medium on which a plurality of image data is recorded,
Using a roll-shaped print medium with a predetermined width,
A method for creating a jacket print, comprising printing a portion corresponding to each of a front surface and a back surface of the case in the direction of the predetermined width of the print medium.
3. Print data for printing an image on a portion corresponding to each of the front and back surfaces of the case,
3. The method of creating a jacket print according to 1 or 2, wherein the input image data is read, recorded on a recording medium, and created based on the read image data.
4). The print data is
Select image data for printing a relatively large image from a plurality of read image data,
In a first portion corresponding to one of the front surface or the back surface of the case of the print medium,
Print data for printing one relatively large image based on the selected image data;
In a second portion corresponding to the other of the front surface or the back surface of the case of the print medium,
4. The method for creating a jacket print according to 3, wherein the print data for printing a plurality of relatively small images based on the plurality of read image data is used.
5. A jacket print to be attached to the front and back surfaces of a case containing a recording medium on which a plurality of image data is recorded,
A jacket print produced based on the method for producing a jacket print according to any one of 1 to 4.

  Thus, for example, a jacket print that is mounted so as to cover the front surface or the back surface of the case that stores the recording medium on which the image data of the present invention is recorded is created using, for example, roll-shaped photographic paper as the printing medium. In some cases, the layout and the print surface of the jacket print are regulated in consideration of the bending direction and the direction of warping of the photographic paper, so the case does not open freely by reducing the force applied to the case after mounting the jacket print. Thus, it is possible to prevent problems such as the recording medium being detached from the case and being damaged.

  In the jacket print of the present invention, one relatively large image (large image) is printed on a portion corresponding to either the front surface or the back surface of the case that stores the recording medium on which the image data is recorded. Since a plurality of relatively small images (reduced images) are printed on the portion corresponding to the other of the front surface or the back surface of the recording medium, a recording medium on which the image data required by the user is recorded at a glance The image data recorded on the recording medium can be confirmed in detail by staring at the reduced image.

  With these effects, it is possible to provide a user-friendly jacket print and improve user convenience.

  According to the method for creating a jacket print of the present invention and the jacket print created by the method, it is possible to improve the usability of the jacket print, thereby improving the convenience for the user.

  The reason for this is that, for example, when creating a jacket print that is mounted so as to cover the front surface or the back surface of the case that stores the recording medium in which the image data is recorded, using a roll-shaped printing paper as a printing medium, The layout of the jacket print and the printing surface are regulated in consideration of the direction of bending and the direction of warping of the photographic paper, so the case will not be opened by reducing the force applied to the case after mounting the jacket print. This is because problems such as the recording medium being detached from the case and being damaged can be prevented.

  In the jacket print, one relatively large image (large image) is printed on a portion corresponding to one of the front surface and the back surface of the case that stores the recording medium on which the image data is recorded. Since a plurality of relatively small images (reduced images) are printed on the portion corresponding to the other side of the back side, it is easy to identify the recording medium on which the image data required by the user is recorded at a glance. This is because it is possible to check the reduced image in detail and to confirm in detail the image data recorded on the recording medium.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an image recording system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the preparation procedure of the recording medium and jacket print using the image recording system which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the preparation method of the jacket print (front and back integrated type) which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the preparation method of the jacket print (front and back division type) which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the structural example of the jacket print which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration example of a recording medium according to the first embodiment of the invention. It is a figure which shows the recording structure of the data in the recording medium based on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the preparation method of the jacket print (front and back integrated type) which concerns on the 2nd Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the creation method of the conventional jacket print (front and back integrated type). It is a figure which shows typically the creation method of the jacket print (front and back integrated type) which concerns on the 3rd Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the conventional jacket print.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image recording system 2 Recording apparatus 3 Display means 4 Operation means 5 Media loading part 6 Device connection part 7 Recording medium loading part 8 Media 9 Digital camera 10 Recording medium 11 Printing apparatus 12 Jacket print 12a Large image 12b Reduced image 13 Case 14 Print Paper 15 crease

  In a preferred embodiment of the method for creating a jacket print of the present invention, a roll-shaped print medium is used when creating a jacket print attached to a case for storing a recording medium on which image data is recorded. When the jacket print 12 is created, the case 13 is opened by itself by reducing the force applied to the case 13 by considering the folding direction of the jacket print 12 and the direction of warping of the roll-shaped print medium. The trouble such as was prevented. Further, one large image 12a selected from a plurality of image data is printed on a portion corresponding to one of the front surface and the back surface of the case 13, and a recording medium on which image data required by the user is recorded can be easily obtained. Added identification. In addition, by printing a plurality of reduced images 12b on a portion corresponding to the other side, it is possible to take a closer look at the reduced images and to check in detail the image data recorded on the recording medium. Thereby, the convenience of the user can be improved by improving the usability of the jacket print.

  In order to describe the above embodiment in detail, a method for creating a jacket print according to a first example of the present invention and a jacket print created by the method will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an external view schematically showing a configuration of an image recording system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for creating a recording medium and a jacket print using the image recording system of this embodiment. FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams schematically showing a method for creating a jacket print. is there. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a jacket print according to the present embodiment, FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a recording medium, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a data recording structure in the recording medium.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an image recording system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a recording device 2 that records input image data on a recording medium 10 and a case 13 that stores the recording medium 10 using the input image data. It is comprised with the printing apparatus 11 which produces the printed matter (henceforth the jacket print 12) with which it mounts | wears.

  The recording device 2 includes a media loading unit 5 for loading a recording medium (hereinafter referred to as a medium 8) such as smart media, compact flash (registered trademark), memory stick (registered trademark), SD memory card, multimedia card, and the like. A device connection unit 6 for connecting a photographing device such as a digital camera 9 (including a digital still camera, a digital movie camera, a camera-equipped mobile phone, etc.) by wire, wireless, infrared, etc., and a CD-R / RW or DVD Recording medium loading section 7 for loading recording medium 10 such as ± R / RW, DVD-RAM, HD-DVD, Blu-ray disc, operation means 4 such as buttons, keyboard, mouse, and display means such as LCD, CRT 3 is provided.

  Although not shown, the printing apparatus 11 includes a photosensitive material storage unit, an exposure processing unit, a development processing unit, a cutting processing unit, and a conveyance roller, a tension roller, and the like for conveying the photosensitive material to each processing unit. For example, as a printing medium, a photosensitive material storage unit stores roll-shaped photographic printing paper having a width capable of creating the jacket print 12.

  1 is merely an example, and the image recording system 1 includes a means for inputting image data, a means for recording input image data on a recording medium 10, and a jacket print using the input image data. 12 may be provided, and may be configured to include a reception terminal for inputting image data and receiving an order, or may be a kiosk (unmanned terminal) including all of the above-described means. Further, FIG. 1 shows a large apparatus that uses roll-shaped printing paper as a printing medium as the printing apparatus 11, but in this embodiment, jacket printing is always performed using roll-shaped printing paper as the printing medium. There is no need to create 12, and a small apparatus such as an ink jet printer may be used. Moreover, the case 13 should just be a form which can be opened and closed by making one side a hinge, and the magnitude | size, thickness, material, etc. are not specifically limited.

  Next, a procedure for recording image data on the recording medium 10 using the image recording system 1 having the above-described configuration and creating a jacket print 12 to be attached to the case 13 that houses the recording medium 10 using the image data. This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S101, the medium 8 is loaded into the medium loading unit 5 of the recording apparatus 2, or the digital camera 9 is connected to the device connection unit 6, and in step S102, image data (still image) is received from the digital camera 9, the medium 8, or the like. Image data, moving image data, and data including image information are collectively referred to as image data). Here, the image data is read from the digital camera 9 or the medium 8, but the reading destination of the image data is arbitrary, and the image data is read from a recording medium such as a CD-R or DVD-R in which the image data is recorded in advance. Alternatively, it may be read from a server connected via a communication network such as the Internet.

  Next, in step S103, image data that is the basis of a large image to be printed on the jacket print 12 created in the procedure described later is selected. Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 11, since only a plurality of reduced images 12b based on a plurality of image data are printed on the jacket print 12, the image data required by the user at a glance at the jacket print 12 is shown. There is a problem that the recording medium 10 on which is recorded cannot be easily identified. Therefore, in the present embodiment, not only a plurality of reduced images 12b based on a plurality of image data but also an image based on one image data selected from the plurality of reduced images 12b is displayed on the jacket print 12 so that a large image 12a is displayed. It is possible to easily identify that the image data required by the user is recorded on the recording medium 10, and to make it possible to confirm in detail the image data recorded on the recording medium 10 with the reduced image 12b. .

  The image data to be displayed as the large image 12a from the image data recorded on the recording medium 10 may be selected by the user using the display unit 3 or the operation unit 4 or may be determined in advance. It may be automatically selected according to the rule. As a method for automatically selecting image data, for example, image data is arranged in descending or ascending order of file names, and image data at an arbitrary position (for example, the beginning or end) is selected, or image data is randomly selected. There are a selection method, a method of analyzing an image using a known image processing means, and a method of selecting an appropriate image (for example, an image of a person in an appropriate size). Further, when a title or the like is printed on the jacket print 12, the user may be allowed to input a comment along with the selection of the image data.

  Next, in step S104, a recording medium 10 such as a CD-R / RW, DVD ± R / RW, DVD-RAM, HD-DVD, or Blu-ray disc is loaded into the recording medium loading unit 7 of the recording apparatus 2. An arbitrary recording medium may be used as the recording medium 10, but image data may be recorded only on a specific type of recording medium 10, and in this case, a predetermined area of the recording medium 10 may be used. The identification information for identifying the recording medium 10 is read out to determine whether the recording medium 10 is of a specific type. This identification information is provided for recording image data on an appropriate recording medium 10. If the recording location and contents of the identification information are easily known, the identification information itself is also copied. In addition, at least a part of the identification information is information that cannot be recorded by the OS of the computer, specifically, information on the program memory area, guide groove modulation (ATIP: Absolute Time In Pre-groove) that is given at the time of CD-R molding ) Or the like.

  In step S105, reduced image data such as thumbnail image data or screen nail image data obtained by reducing the data size of the read image data is created as necessary. Further, if necessary, after moving image data is generated based on the read image data, the moving image data can be reproduced by a home appliance such as a DVD player, a DVD recorder, an HDD recorder, or a game machine (Video-CD format). , DVD-Video format, HDTV format, etc.). The method for creating the moving image data from the image data is not particularly limited. For example, when still image data is displayed like a slide show, the moving image is generated by adding data with a difference of 0 corresponding to the slide display time to the still image data. Data may be generated, or moving image data may be generated by adding difference data based on the slide effect set by the slide show program to still image data.

  Next, various data are written in the recording medium 10 in step S106. At that time, since the home appliance can read only data recorded in a predetermined area (inside the disc type recording medium), when the home appliance data is generated in step S105, the home appliance data is stored in the recording medium. 10 is written inside, and the session is closed as necessary, and then the read image data, reduced image data generated as necessary, information file, music data, and the like are written outside the home appliance data.

  Next, in step S107, print data for creating a jacket print 12 to be attached to the case 13 that stores the recording medium 10 using the image data read in step S102 and the image data selected in step S103. Is generated. The print data may be data obtained by combining images, characters, or the like, or may be instruction data that designates a print position of images, characters, or the like. The layout of the images and characters may be performed by the user using the display unit 3 and the operation unit 4, or may be automatically laid out according to a predetermined rule. As a method of automatically laying out, for example, there is a method in which the number of images to be printed in advance, the size and position of images and characters, etc. are set, and the selected image or input characters are inserted therein. .

  Next, in step S108, the generated print data is transmitted to the printing apparatus 11, and the printing apparatus 11 creates a jacket print 12 according to the print data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, the roll-shaped printing paper 14 is pulled out from the photosensitive material storage unit, and exposure / development is performed based on the print data in the exposure processing unit and the development processing unit, and the cutting process This is cut according to the size of the case 13 (in this case, the length including the front surface, back surface, and back cover width of the case 13), and a jacket print 12 as shown in FIG. On the jacket print 12, one large image 12 a based on the selected image data is printed on a portion corresponding to one of the front and back surfaces of the case 13, and a portion corresponding to the other of the front and back surfaces of the case 13. A plurality of reduced images 12b based on the plurality of image data are printed.

  The arrangement and orientation of the large image 12a and the reduced image 12b are arbitrary, and the large image 12a only needs to be at least larger than the reduced image 12b, and the size is not limited. In addition, the plurality of image data serving as the basis of the reduced image 12b may be all the image data read in step S102 or a plurality of image data selected from the image data.

  FIG. 3A shows a jacket print 12 of a type that is mounted so as to cover the surface and the back surface of the case 13, but a set of two jacket prints for the surface of the case 13 and the back surface of the case 13. 12 may be created. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4A, the roll-shaped printing paper 14 is pulled out from the photosensitive material storage unit, and exposure / development is performed based on the print data in the exposure processing unit and the development processing unit. As shown in FIG. 4B, after cutting one set of jacket prints 12 on both outer sides in the cutting processing section, the cutting processing section cuts the center of the one set of jacket prints 12 as shown in FIG. 4C. The two jacket prints 12 are divided.

  3 and 4 show the roll-like photographic paper 14 having a width substantially equal to the short side of the jacket print 12, a wider photographic paper 14 may be used, and in that case, the photographic paper 14 is used. What is necessary is just to cut | disconnect also to the longitudinal direction orthogonal to the short side direction. In FIG. 4, in order to make it easy to understand the correspondence between the two jacket prints 12 forming a set, the pair of jacket prints 12 is cut at both ends and then cut at the center, but the photographic paper 14 is cut. When the image is printed, the information for associating the two jacket prints 12 (referred to as association information INF) can be printed to make the correspondence relationship easier to understand. The association information INF is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, identification information generated according to a predetermined rule (for example, YYMMDDyyy_XXXXXXAAB, YYMMDD: a number specifying the date of writing, yyy : Sequential number for each day, XXXXXX: Random ID number, AA: Manufacturer code (00 to ZZ), B: Product category of software and equipment (0 to Z)) may be used, as shown in FIG. As shown, the same numbers, symbols, characters, etc. may be used.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, the association information INF may be recorded for one jacket print 12 that is attached in a state of being connected to both the front surface and the back surface of the case 13. As shown in FIG. 6, if the association information INF is recorded on the label surface of the recording medium 10 or the like, the association between the recording medium 10 and the jacket print 12 can be made, and the convenience can be improved.

  In step S109, the recording medium 10 on which the image data is recorded in step S106 is stored in the case 13, the jacket print 12 created in step S108 is attached to the case 13, and the series of processing ends. In addition, the mounting method of the jacket print 12 is not particularly limited, and the jacket print 12 may be inserted between the case 13 and a protective material such as a plastic film covering the outside, and an adhesive material or A part or all of the jacket print 12 may be attached using an adhesive or the like.

  The directory structure of the recording medium 10 created by the above procedure is, for example, as shown in FIG. 7A, and image data, reduced image data, and recording medium in a folder (PS Roll folder) indicating the storage location of image data. Management data (index.pvm) in which management information is described, a slide show program for displaying image data in the APPL folder as a slide show, a slide show setting file, and data in which identification information is described (identification.txt) Etc. constitute data for computer equipment. Although the directory structure and file name are arbitrary, in order to facilitate the management of the image data, the media 8, the device, and the film are arranged in the lower hierarchy of the folder (PS Roll) indicating the storage location of the image data. Folder indicating the data storage location (ROYYMMDDyyy_XXXXXXAABxxx, YYMMDD: Number specifying the date of writing, yyy: Sequential number for each day, XXXXXX: Random ID number, AA: Manufacturer code (00 to ZZ), B: Software, device Product categories (0 to Z), xxx: sequential number), etc., and each data to CCYYMMDDxxxxxx (CC: type of data, YYMMDD: number specifying date of writing, xxxxxx: sequential number), etc. You may rename it.

  Further, the directory structure of the recording medium 10 when the data in the Video-CD format is generated as the home appliance data is as shown in FIG. 7A, and in the “VCD” folder in addition to the computer device data. File that associates the image data as Video-CD format data, image data to be displayed on the TV screen in the “SEGMENT” folder, moving image data in the “MPEGAV” folder, and still image data on the TV screen in the “DAT” folder Applications for display are recorded. When data in the DVD-Video format is generated, as shown in FIG. 7B, VIDEO_TS.IFO in which the chapter position information is described in the “VIDEO_TS” folder and its backup file VIDEO_TS.BUP And a video manager (VMG) composed of VIDEO_TS.VOB for the title selection menu, VTS _ ** _ 0.IFO in which the chapter position information is described, and VTS _ ** _ 0.BUP and VTS which are backup files thereof A video title set (VTS) composed of VTS _ ** _ *. VOB, which is video data of each title, is recorded.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the jacket print 12 to be mounted on the case 13 that stores the recording medium 10 on which the image data is recorded has the image selected on the portion corresponding to one of the front surface and the back surface of the case 13. Since one large image 12a based on the data is printed and a plurality of reduced images 12b based on the plurality of image data are printed on a portion corresponding to the other of the front surface or the back surface of the case 13, the large image 12a can be seen at a glance. Thus, it is possible to easily identify the recording medium 10 on which the image data required by the user is recorded, and to check the image data recorded on the recording medium 10 in detail by staring at the reduced image 12b. Thus, the usability of the jacket print 12 can be improved.

  Next, a jacket print creation method according to a second embodiment of the present invention and a jacket print created by the method will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a method for creating a jacket print according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a conventional method for creating a jacket print.

  In the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the large print 12a and the reduced image 12b are combined and printed on the jacket print 12 has been described. However, when the jacket print 12 is created with the roll-shaped printing paper 14, After cutting according to the size, the jacket print 12 is warped to return to its original shape. At this time, if the jacket print 12 is divided into two sheets for the front surface and the back surface of the case 13, there is no problem even if warpage occurs, but the jacket print 12 is attached in a state where it is connected to both the front surface and the back surface of the case 13. When the long jacket print 12 is created, as shown in FIG. 9, the direction of warping of the roll-shaped printing paper 14 (see FIG. 9B) and the direction of closing the case 13 (see FIG. 9C). ) In the opposite direction, a force acts in the direction of opening the case 13 due to warping, and as a result, there is a risk that the recording medium 10 that is opened by opening the case 13 may be detached and damaged. .

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when creating one long jacket print 12 to be mounted in a state of being connected to both the front surface and the back surface of the case 13 using the roll-shaped photographic paper 14, FIG. As shown in a), the jacket print 12 is printed on the outer side (outer peripheral surface side) of the roll-shaped printing paper 14. As a result, the warping direction of the roll-shaped photographic paper 14 (see FIG. 8B) and the closing direction of the case 13 (see FIG. 8C) are in the same direction. Can be prevented, and the usability of the jacket print 12 can be improved.

  In FIG. 8, one large image 12 a and a plurality of reduced images 12 b are printed on the jacket print 12, but the purpose of this embodiment is to prevent problems due to warpage of the jacket print 12. The same type of image (for example, a plurality of reduced images 12b on both sides) may be printed on the portion corresponding to the front surface and the portion corresponding to the back surface, or information other than the image may be printed. In FIG. 8, the roll-shaped photographic paper 14 having a width substantially equal to the short side of the jacket print 12 is shown as a photographic paper having a predetermined width, but a wider photographic paper 14 may be used. May be cut also in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the direction of the predetermined width of the photographic paper 14.

  Next, a jacket print creation method according to a third embodiment of the present invention and a jacket print created by the method will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a method for creating a jacket print according to the present embodiment.

  In the second embodiment described above, the printing surface of the jacket print 12 is defined so that the direction of warpage of the roll-shaped photographic paper 14 and the direction of closing the case 13 are the same direction, thereby opening the case 13. Although no force was applied, the warp of the roll-shaped photographic paper 14 was also made by making the direction of warping of the roll-shaped photographic paper 14 and the direction of closing the case 13, that is, the direction of bending the jacket print 12, orthogonal. It is possible to suppress.

  More specifically, when creating one long jacket print 12 to be mounted in a state where it is connected to both the front surface and the back surface of the case 13 using the roll-shaped printing paper 14, FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, a roll-shaped photographic paper 14 having a width substantially equal to the long side of the jacket print 12 is used, and the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the width direction of the photographic paper 14 matches the direction of the crease 15. 12 is printed. Thus, even if the jacket print 12 is warped as shown in FIG. 10B, the warp is suppressed by bending at the crease 15 as shown in FIG. 10C, and the case 13 is opened freely by the warp. Can be prevented, and the usability of the jacket print 12 can be improved.

  In FIG. 10, one large image 12a and a plurality of reduced images 12b are printed on the jacket print 12. However, as in the second embodiment, the portion corresponding to the surface of the case 13 and the back surface of the case 13 are printed. The same type of image (for example, a plurality of reduced images 12b on both sides) may be printed on the corresponding part, or information other than the image may be printed. Further, in FIG. 10, the jacket print 12 is printed on the outer side (outer peripheral surface side) of the roll-shaped photographic paper 14, but in this embodiment, the warp direction of the photographic paper 14 and the bending direction need only be orthogonal to each other. The jacket print 12 may be printed on the inner side (inner peripheral surface side) of the photographic printing paper 14. 10 shows the roll-shaped photographic paper 14 having a width substantially equal to the long side of the jacket print 12, a wider photographic paper 14 may be used, in which case the longitudinal direction of the photographic paper 14 may be used. Can be cut.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the jacket print 12 is created based on image data obtained by photographing with a digital camera. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and an image read from a negative film or the like. The same can be applied to the case where the jacket print 12 is created based on the data, and an artist's photograph or song name attached to the case for storing the recording medium on which the music data is recorded is printed. The same applies to the jacket print.

Claims (5)

A method of creating a jacket print that is mounted so as to cover the front and back surfaces of a case that stores a recording medium on which a plurality of image data is recorded,
Using a roll-shaped print medium with a predetermined width,
In the longitudinal direction orthogonal to the outer peripheral surface side of the print medium and the predetermined width direction,
A method for creating a jacket print, wherein the portions corresponding to the front and back surfaces of the case are printed side by side. A method of creating a jacket print that is mounted so as to cover the front and back surfaces of a case that stores a recording medium on which a plurality of image data is recorded,
Using a roll-shaped print medium with a predetermined width,
A method for creating a jacket print, comprising printing a portion corresponding to each of a front surface and a back surface of the case in the direction of the predetermined width of the print medium. Print data for printing an image on a portion corresponding to each of the front and back surfaces of the case,
The method for creating a jacket print according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the input image data is read, recorded on a recording medium, and created based on the read image data. The print data is
Select image data for printing a relatively large image from a plurality of read image data,
In a first portion corresponding to one of the front surface or the back surface of the case of the print medium,
Print data for printing one relatively large image based on the selected image data;
In a second portion corresponding to the other of the front surface or the back surface of the case of the print medium,
4. The method for creating a jacket print according to claim 3, further comprising print data for printing a plurality of relatively small images based on the plurality of read image data. A jacket print to be attached to the front and back surfaces of a case containing a recording medium on which a plurality of image data is recorded,
A jacket print produced based on the method for creating a jacket print according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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