KR100375873B1 - Digtal Photo Vending Machine and On-line Album System thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a digital photo vending machine that improves user convenience by editing image information input through various storage media and outputting the same to a plurality of printers at the same time and transmitting them online. By using various storage media such as floppy disk, smart media, compact flush, memory stick CD-ROM as a means, and controlling the multiple printers simultaneously when the user wants to output a plurality of image information or a plurality of image information simultaneously It is characterized in that configured to improve the printing speed. In addition, the present invention by sending the image information input and edited through the digital photo vending machine to an external server connected to the Internet, the user makes a variety of online albums with their own image information on the web, or a mail server provided in the external server It is characterized in that it is configured to easily transmit its own image information to the e-mail address of others.

Description

Digital Photo Vending Machine and On-line Album System

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photo vending machine, and more particularly, to a digital photo vending machine that improves user convenience by allowing the user to edit image information input through various storage media and output them simultaneously to a plurality of printers.

Due to the development of digital technology and computer devices, and the demands of users who are not familiar with the existing photographing methods, digital cameras with improved user convenience and photo sticker vending machines that provide various background composition functions and image splitting functions are rapidly spread and used. have.

In general, a photo sticker vending machine includes a digital camera, a monitor, a printer device, and a computer device for driving the same, and when a user selects a background screen and an image split ratio for a picture taken by the user, a sticker picture according to the setting is printed out. Device.

That is, when the user takes a picture by using a digital camera provided in the front of the photo sticker vending machine, it is converted into image information and transmitted to the computer device provided in the vending machine. Then, when the user selects a background image to be synthesized, an image split ratio, and the like, it is edited according to a routine of a predetermined operation program provided in the computer device and output through the monitor.

Therefore, when the user checks the image information displayed on the monitor and then manipulates the key panel to print it, the edited image information is printed out through the printer apparatus.

However, in the conventional photo sticker vending machine according to the above operation, when the user wants to print a picture, the user must take a picture every time through the vending machine, and there is a problem in that the picture once taken cannot be printed again.

In the case of the digital camera, the spread of the digital camera has been rapidly made in recent years, but when a user needs to print or edit high-quality photographs, the user can purchase an expensive editing and output device or use a specialized output center. There was an inconvenience to be done.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a digital photo vending machine that can easily output the user's photographed pictures by supporting various storage media as image information input means.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a digital photo vending machine that can improve the printing speed when image information is output after editing image information input through various storage media according to a user's selection.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an online album system using a digital photo vending machine that is capable of producing an online album by editing image information input through various storage media and then transmitting it to the Internet.

1 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a digital vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an external perspective view showing the external configuration of the digital photo vending machine having the configuration of FIG.

3 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the digital vending machine having the configuration of FIG.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a digital vending machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of an online album system using a digital vending machine according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the digital vending machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting image information from the digital vending machine of FIG. 5 to the photobank center.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of sending an e-mail of image information input and edited through the digital photographic vending machine of FIG. 5.

*** Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing ***

20: media input unit, 30: touch screen,

40, 120: data storage, 50, 80, 130: program storage,

70: motherboard, 60, 110: printing unit,

90: printer control unit, 140: network connection unit,

100, 200: digital photo vending machine, 400: user computer,

500: Photobank Center, 520: Server,

523: mail server, 530: database.

Digital photo vending machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a power supply for generating and supplying the operating power of the device from the AC power source, and a media input unit having at least one storage medium driving means to receive digital image information; Key input means for specifying selection, editing and printing settings of the image information, display means for visually displaying the selected or edited image information, and image information input and edited through the media input unit and provided to the user. A data storage unit for storing guide information, a printing unit for printing image information by a predetermined control signal, a basic operating system program related to the operation of the apparatus, an editing program for editing input image information, and image information Stores a drive program to control input, edit and print operations On the basis of the program storage unit and the operation medium of the program storage unit, if the storage medium is inserted into the media input unit detects the image information stored in each storage medium sequentially read and stored in the data storage unit and the key input And a main board having control means for controlling the selection, editing and printing operation of the image information according to the selection and input information through the means.

Also, in the present invention, the printing unit includes a plurality of printer apparatuses for outputting image information, and the program storage unit controls the port assignment so that the plurality of image information can be printed through the plurality of printer apparatuses. And a plurality of programmable logic elements for driving a printer device assigned according to the printer control program between the main board and the printing unit, and the programmable logic elements are provided in the printing unit. It is characterized in that it is provided to correspond to the number of the printer device is configured to drive the printer device connected through the parallel port.

In addition, the on-line album system using a digital photo vending machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object is at least one digital photo vending machine and a service provider having at least one user computer having a web browser and image information input, editing means In a network system in which a photobank center, which is a side server, is connected and communicated through the Internet, the digital photographic vending machine includes at least one storage medium driving means and network connection means for receiving digital image information through a plurality of storage media. The photobank center performs a network connection for accessing the Internet, user registration and login, and stores user image information transmitted from the digital photo vending machine in a user personal area of a database, and then stores the user computer. Communication with The user has his own image information on the web to produce a line album is characterized in that is configured to provided the desired application.

Further, in the present invention, the photobank center further comprises an email server for receiving an email message transmitted from the digital photo vending machine and sending it to an email address designated by the user, wherein the email message is configured by the user in the digital photograph. It is characterized in that the image information input and edited through the vending machine.

In addition, in the present invention, the digital photographic vending machine further includes a predetermined image receiving program for searching and downloading image information stored in the database of the photobank center, and the image receiving program searches the database for each user's personal area. Read out the image information stored in the, characterized in that configured to enable the user to select the image to be printed.

Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to use a variety of storage media as the image information input means of the digital photo vending machine, and to print a plurality of image information to control the multiple printers at the same time to improve the printing speed .

In addition, after transmitting the input and edited image information to the external server through the digital photo vending machine, you can create an online album on the web, or easily send your own image information to the e-mail address of others, users stored on the external server The image information of the digital photo vending machine can be received and printed.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a digital vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a power supply unit for generating and supplying operating power of a digital photographic vending machine from an AC power source of 220V / 110V, and is composed of a general switching mode power supply (SMPS) used in, for example, a computer device. Reference numeral 20 denotes a media input unit for receiving image information of a user, for example, a floppy disk 21, a smart media 22, a compact flash 23, a memory stick (Memory Stick) 24) and a corresponding drive to support a storage medium.

The smart media 22, the compact flush 23, and the memory stick 24 are types of memory cards used for digital media such as digital cameras and camcorders, and have a larger capacity than conventional floppy disks.

The media input unit 20 shown in FIG. 1 shows an example of the present embodiment, and further includes a drive for each storage medium capable of storing digital image information, such as a CD-ROM or an optical disk, in addition to the storage medium described above. It is also possible to configure.

The user may simultaneously insert a storage medium corresponding to at least one drive provided in the media input unit 20. The computer device provided in the digital photographic vending machine is connected to each drive for each storage medium and checks whether the corresponding storage medium is inserted, and sequentially reads out image information stored in the storage medium.

In addition, a connector (not shown) for connecting to an external data input / output cable of the digital camera is provided at one side of the media input unit 20 to transmit image information stored in the internal memory of the digital camera to the digital photographic vending machine. It is possible.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 30 denotes a touch screen for visually displaying a selected or edited image as well as selecting an image to be output and designating various edits to the selected image. The user is provided with various guides related to selection, editing, and output of an image through the touch screen, and selects, edits, and outputs an image to be output according to the guide.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the touch screen is used as a means for inputting data and displaying image information of the user. However, the touch screen includes a key panel having various operation keys and a monitor for displaying image information. It is possible.

Reference numeral 40 is a data storage unit for storing the image information input through the media input unit 20, the edited image information and various guide information provided to the user, and 50 is a basic operating system program related to the operation of the device; A program storage unit for storing an editing program for editing input image information and a driving program for controlling input, selection, editing, and printing operations of image information, and 60 is a printing unit having a printer device for printing image information. to be.

The basic operating system program uses, for example, a GUI (Graphic User Interface) based operating system such as Windows 95, 98, 2000, and the image information editing program supports well-known image segmentation and background composition functions, as well as brightness of image information, It is configured to support output sizing and filtering to change image information into tones such as red, green, blue, and black.

The driving program provides a series of guide information provided to the user through the touch screen 30, and also selects, edits and prints image information based on the user's selection and input through the touch screen 30. Configured to perform the operation.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 70 denotes a main board including a graphics card 71, a RAM 72, a ROM bios 73, and a microprocessor 74 required for operation of the apparatus. The graphics card 71 performs image processing related to display and editing of image information, and the RAM 72 stores various temporary data generated during arithmetic processing of the microprocessor 74.

The ROM bios 73 is for storing initial information required for booting the device, and the microprocessor 74 controls the entire device based on various programs stored in the program storage unit 50. In order to control the selection, editing and printing operation of the corresponding image information according to the information selected and input through the touch screen 30. In addition, the main board 70 uses a main board configuration of a general computer device.

And, although the present invention is not shown in Figure 1, when the user is determined to be a normal coin / banknote after determining whether the coin input for the coin / banknotes, the authenticity of the coin / banknotes inserted into the currency inputs A currency input interface connected to the main board 70 is provided to operate the digital photographic vending machine.

2 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of the digital vending machine having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those shown in FIG. 1, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 2, the digital photo vending machine main body 100 has the above-described media input unit 20 and a touch screen 30 disposed on a front surface thereof, and a currency inlet A1 and a discharge port A4 through which a printed photo is discharged on one front side of the vending machine. ) Is provided. Then, the electronic pen A2 for operating the touch screen 30 is connected to the internal computer device through the cable A3.

The operation of the present invention having the above configuration will be described below.

3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the digital vending machine having the configuration of FIG.

First, when the device is on, the microprocessor 74 executes a booting operation of the computer device based on the initial information stored in the ROMBIOS 73 (step ST301).

Thereafter, the microprocessor 74 reads various guides and sample image information related to the use of the digital vending machine from the data storage unit 40 and displays them on the touch screen 30 through the graphic card 71. (ST302 step)

On the other hand, when a storage medium such as smart media 22, compact flush 23, or the like is inserted into the media input unit 20 (step ST303), it is detected by an internal computer device and the microprocessor 74 is connected to the media input unit 20. After checking the storage device for each storage medium provided, the stored image information is read out.

In this case, when the sub path is set in the storage medium, all the image information stored in the lower path is read and transmitted to the computer device, and the read image information is stored in a predetermined area of the data storage unit 40. (ST304 step)

A plurality of image information stored in the data storage unit 40 is displayed on the touch screen 30 in the form of a thumbnail (Thumb Nail), the user selects the image to be printed through the touch screen 30, the amount of printing (Step ST305)

On the other hand, after the user selects the image information, the user can select various editing options such as image split ratio and background image selection. The editing options selected and designated by the user through the touch screen 30 are processed according to a predetermined operation routine of the editing program. In addition, the edited image information is displayed in real time through the touch screen 30 (step ST306).

Subsequently, when the selection of the image information, the designation of the editing option, and the setting of the print quantity are completed (step ST307), the microprocessor 74 calculates the input amount according to the set print quantity and displays it on the touch screen 30. Then, when the user inputs the corresponding amount into the money input hole A1 shown in FIG. 2 (step ST308), the microprocessor 74 controls the printing unit 60 to set the selected and edited image information and set printing quantity. Will be output (ST309 step)

4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a digital vending machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those shown in FIG. 1, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 80 denotes a predetermined printer control that stores the same program as the program storage unit 50 of FIG. 1 and controls port allocation of each printer device so that a plurality of image information can be printed through a plurality of printer devices. The program storage unit is further provided.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 90 denotes a printer control unit 90 which is connected to the main board 70 and drives a printer device assigned to the port according to the printer control program, which controls the printer device individually as shown in FIG. And a plurality of configured programmable logic devices (PLDs) (hereinafter referred to as 'PLD') 90 ₁ to 90 _n .

Reference numeral 110 denotes a printing unit which is connected to the printer control unit 90 and includes a plurality of printers 110 ₁ to 110 _n to output a plurality of image information sequentially / simultaneously. The number of the printers 110 ₁ to 110 _n is provided to correspond to the number of the PDLs 90 ₁ to 90 _n .

On the other hand, a plurality of PLD (90 ₁ ~ 90 _n ) in the printer control unit 90 is each given a unique ID data (ID data) as identification information, and its own ID data from the internal bus of the motherboard 70 If so, it is operated to drive the printers 110 ₁ to 110 _n connected thereto. In addition, ID data assigned to the plurality of PLDs 90 ₁ to 90 _n are stored in the data storage 40 or the program storage 50.

Therefore, when a user wants to output a plurality of image information at the same time or outputs a plurality of image information, the microprocessor 74 of FIG. 4 displays the image information according to the printer control program of the program storage unit 80. The printer 110 ₁ to 110 _n to be output is determined, and ID data of the PLDs 90 ₁ to 90 _n connected to the corresponding printers 110 ₁ to 110 _n is transmitted through the internal bus.

At this time, the ID data PLD (90 ₁ ~ 90 _n ) is received image information through the internal bus, which is transmitted to the corresponding printer (110 ₁ ~ 110 _n ) through a parallel port (not shown) to print The operation is performed.

On the other hand, since the PLD 90 and the printers 110 ₁ to 110 _{n in} the printer control unit 90 form a one-to-one correspondence, the microprocessor 74 controls each printer 110 ₁ to 110 _n individually. It is possible.

In addition, when the user wants to print a plurality of different image information because the data amount of each image information is different, there is a difference in the printing speed, the microprocessor 74 is a printer (110 ₁ ~ 110 where the print job is finished first) _n ) to transmit the ID data and the corresponding image information through the internal bus to print the next image information.

Therefore, when the user wants to print a plurality of image information, the microprocessor 74 can shorten the printing time by distributing the image information to be printed to a plurality of printers 110 ₁ to 110 _n .

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of an online album system using a digital vending machine according to the present invention.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 200 (200 ₁ to 200 _n ) is a digital photographic vending machine having an Internet access function, and 400 (400 ₁ to 400 _n ) is a user computer having a network connection means such as a web browser and a modem to access the Internet. to be.

Reference numeral 400 is connected to the digital photographic vending machine 200 and the user computer 300 through the Internet (1) to store the user-specific image information transmitted therefrom in the user personal area and to store the stored image information online on the Internet. Photo Bank Center for the production of albums.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the digital vending machine illustrated in FIG. 5, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those illustrated in FIG. 4, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 120 denotes a data storage unit for storing the same data as the data storage unit 40 of FIG. 4 and also for storing IP information and an authentication code required for communication connection with the photobank center 500. The authentication code is security information given to all digital vending machines 200, and the Pocobank Center 500 requests this when communicating with the digital vending machine 200. On the other hand, it is also possible to establish a communication connection using only the IP information without requiring a security procedure.

The program storage unit 130 of FIG. 6 stores the same program as the program storage unit 80 of FIG. 4 and adds a predetermined communication connection program to be connected to the photobank center 500 through the Internet 1. It is provided with. Reference numeral 140 denotes a network connection unit for communication connection to the Internet 1, which supports various communication protocols required for data transmission and reception through the Internet 1.

In FIG. 6, the photobank center 500 includes a network connection unit 510, a server unit 520, and a database 530.

The network connection unit 510 is for communication connection with the Internet (1), in the case of a small system using an ADSL modem, a cable modem, etc., in the case of a medium-sized system network equipment such as hub (hub), router (router) Will be used.

In FIG. 6, the server unit 520 receives a user's image information transmitted from the web server 521 and the digital vending machine 200, which performs user registration and login, and the database. FTP server 522 for storing and storing at 530, and a mail server 523 for processing an e-mail message transmitted from the digital photo vending machine 200 and the user computer 400 is configured.

The e-mail message transmitted from the digital photo vending machine 200 is composed of image information that the user wants to send to others, and the e-mail server 523 transmits the image information to the e-mail address of another user input.

In the configuration of FIG. 6, the FTP server 522 is used to transmit image information for each user from the digital vending machine 200, but it is also possible to transmit the same using the mail server 523. The FTP server 522 may be used when the amount of data of the image information is large.

In addition, the web server 521 is configured with a predetermined application program configured to enable a user to create an online album with his image information. The application program can be configured as, for example, a server application program such as an Active Server Page (ASP) or a Common Gate Interface (CGI).

The application program may, for example, represent a motion album capable of enlarging / reducing / rotating image information, a slide album showing image information in sequence together with image description, and image information in virtual reality. It is configured to provide various album production tools such as panorama album.

In FIG. 5, the database 530 includes a member information storage unit 531 storing member registration information such as a user ID, password, address, name, and the like from the digital photo vending machine 200 and the user computer 400. The image information storage unit 532, which stores various image information such as icons, sample images, and the like provided on the homepage of the photobank center 500 as well as the transmitted user image information, and management information about the digital vending machine 200 Of course, it consists of a management information storage unit 533 for storing the guide information, such as various announcements provided to the user.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention according to the configuration of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting image information from the digital photo vending machine 200 to the photobank center 500 when producing an online album.

First, the user inputs, edits, and outputs his image information through the steps of FIG. 3. Subsequently, a user who wants to create an online album by transmitting the edited image information to the photobank center 500 selects a predetermined Internet album menu provided through the touch screen 30. In this case, the user may directly transmit the edited image information to the photobank center 500. (ST701)

After the Internet album menu is selected, the digital vending machine 200 attempts to communicate with the photobank center 500. For example, in addition to performing a protocol process for communication connection, such as a server test, if there is a security request from the photobank center 500, the authentication code is read and transmitted from the data storage unit 120 (step ST702).

On the other hand, if the operating program provided in the digital photographic vending machine 200 is upgraded, after executing the server test in step ST702, it is also possible to configure to be automatically updated by receiving the higher version of the operating program from the photobank center 500 Do.

Subsequently, a member information input field (not displayed) for user authentication is displayed on the touch screen 30 of the digital photo vending machine 200, and the user inputs his or her member ID and password by operating the touch screen 30. Done. At this time, the member information means a member ID and password registered when the user registered as a member of the photobank center 500 (ST703).

The photobank center 500 inquires the member information transmitted from the digital photo vending machine 200, and then determines whether the member is a registered member. (ST704) In this case, if it is determined that the member is not a registered member, the photobank The center 500 transmits a predetermined non-authentication message to the digital vending machine 200, and an error message informing the member unregistered status is displayed on the touch screen 30 of the digital photo vending machine 200 (step ST705).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST704 that the user is a registered member, the digital vending machine 200 transmits the image information selected by the user to the photobank center 500 (step ST706), and the transmitted image information is the photobank. It is stored in the user's personal area provided in the database 530 in the center 500. (ST707)

Thereafter, the user connects to the photobank center 500 through the user computer 100, and then creates his own online album using a predetermined album production tool provided on the web. At this time, the menu provided through the album production tool is composed of the above-described motion album, slide album, panorama album, etc. (step ST708).

8 is a flowchart for explaining a process of sending an e-mail of image information input and edited through the digital photo vending machine 200.

First, the user inputs, edits, and outputs his image information through the steps of FIG. 3. Thereafter, the user who wants to transmit the image information to another person's e-mail address selects a predetermined e-mail transmission menu provided through the touch screen 30 (step ST801).

When the user operates the touch screen 30 and selects an e-mail transmission menu, a predetermined e-mail address input field for inputting an e-mail address of another person who will receive image information and an e-mail address of the user (not displayed) ) Is displayed (ST802).

Thereafter, the user manipulates the touch screen 30 to select image information to be transmitted (step ST803), and the microprocessor 74 of the digital photo vending machine 200 reads the selected image information from the data storage unit 120. The user inputs the e-mail address and the corresponding image information to the photobank center 500. (ST804 step)

Then, the mail server 523 of the photobank center 500 transmits the received image information to another person's e-mail address, and sends a predetermined transmission completion message to the user's e-mail address when the transmission procedure is completed. ~ ST807 step)

Therefore, according to the above embodiment, various storage media such as floppy disk, smart media, compact flush, memory stick, and CD-ROM can be used as the image information input means of the digital photo vending machine. In addition, when the user wants to output a plurality of image information at the same time, or output a plurality of image information at the same time it is possible to improve the printing speed by controlling a plurality of printers at the same time.

In addition, by transmitting the image information input and edited through the digital photo vending machine to an external server connected to the Internet, users can create various online albums with their own image information on the web, or through the mail server provided on the external server. You can easily send your own image information to an e-mail address.

Meanwhile, in the above embodiment, the image information of the user is transmitted from the digital photo vending machine to the photobank center, but the user accesses the photobank center through the digital photo vending machine, downloads his image information, and prints it. It is also possible. In this case, the program storage unit of the digital photographic vending machine is provided with a predetermined image receiving program for the user to search for and download his image information.

At this time, the image receiving program is configured to search the database of the photobank center to read the image information stored in the user's personal area, and the user can select the image to be printed. The downloaded image information may be stored in a storage medium of the user.

As described above, according to the present invention, the user can easily output the image information by supporting various storage media as the image information input means.

In addition, according to the present invention, the utilization of the digital camera can be improved by using the storage medium of the digital camera as the image information input means.

In addition, according to the present invention, when printing a plurality of image information by controlling a plurality of printers provided in the digital photo vending machine at the same time it is possible to improve the printing speed.

In addition, according to the present invention, the image information input and edited through a digital photo vending machine can be transmitted to an external server for use in the production of an online album, or transmitted to an e-mail address of another person. Receiving and printing with a vending machine can increase the utilization of digital photographic keyboards.

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Power supply unit for generating and supplying the operating power of the device from the AC power, A media input unit including at least one storage medium driving means to receive digital image information; Key input means for selecting, editing, and printing image information; Display means for visually displaying the selected or edited image information, A data storage unit for storing image information input and edited through the media input unit and guide information provided to a user; A printing unit for printing image information by a predetermined control signal, A program storage unit for storing a basic operating system program related to the operation of the device, an editing program for editing input image information, and a driving program for controlling input, editing, and printing operations of image information; When the storage medium is inserted into the media input unit on the basis of the operation program of the program storage unit, the image information stored in each storage medium is sequentially read and stored in the data storage unit, and selected by the key input unit. And a main board having control means for controlling selection, editing and printing operation of image information according to the input information. The method of claim 1, The storage medium includes at least one of a floppy disk, smart media, compact flush, memory stick, CD-ROM. The method according to claim 1 or 2, And the key input means and the display means are configured as a touch screen. The method of claim 1, The printing unit includes a plurality of printer devices for outputting image information, The program storage unit further includes a printer control program for controlling the port assignment so that a plurality of image information can be printed through a plurality of printer devices, Between the main board and the printing unit is provided with a plurality of programmable logic elements for driving the printer device assigned port in accordance with the printer control program, And the programmable logic device is configured to drive a printer device connected through a parallel port to correspond to the number of printer devices provided in the printing unit. The method of claim 1, Each of the programmable logic devices is provided with unique ID data as identification information, and is configured to drive a printer device connected thereto when ID data is transmitted through an internal bus of the main board. vending machine. In a network system in which at least one user computer having a web browser and at least one digital photographic vending machine having image information input and editing means and a photobank center, which is a server of a service provider, are connected and connected via the Internet, The digital photographic vending machine includes at least one storage medium driving means and network connection means for receiving digital image information through a plurality of storage media, The photobank center performs a network connection unit for accessing the Internet, a user registration and login process, and separately stores and stores image information for each user transmitted from the digital photo vending machine in a user personal area of a database and then connects the user computer with the user computer. An online album system using a digital photo vending machine, characterized in that the communication connection is provided with a predetermined application program for the user to create an online album with their image information on the web. The method of claim 6, The photobank center is configured to further include a mail server for receiving an e-mail message sent from the digital photo vending machine to send to the e-mail address specified by the user, The e-mail message is an online album system using a digital photo vending machine, characterized in that the user input and edited through the digital photo vending machine. The method of claim 6, The storage medium provided in the digital photo vending machine is an online album system using a digital photo vending machine, characterized in that it comprises at least one of a floppy disk, smart media, compact flush, memory stick, CD-ROM. The method of claim 6, The digital photographic vending machine further includes a predetermined image receiving program for searching and downloading image information stored in a database of the photobank center, The image receiving program is an online album system using a digital photo vending machine, characterized in that configured to retrieve the image information stored in the personal area for each user by searching the database, the user can select the image to be printed.