KR19990037874A - Photo shop and photoprint system using projector on internet - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a photoshop system using a projector and a projector using the Internet. The photo shop server is an image editing tool that provides a photo shop to a user in a virtual electronic space using a communication medium such as the Internet, and allows the user to remotely edit and modify digital images as needed. It provides a, and accepts the image provided by the server to be able to synthesize or edit your own photos. The server receives and produces a production order in the form of various prints such as general photographs, sticker photographs, slides, or OHPs selected and ordered through a communication medium. The image resolution enhancement algorithm improves the digital video image sent by the customer to an image with a high resolution enough to output the picture.In the photo printing system using a projector, the image received from the Photoshop server is applied to the user's printing request. Therefore, it is responsible for outputting various outputs to a projector. Here, the output in the form of a general photograph can be printed using a method of printing on photo paper rather than a conventional printing method, thereby lowering the price and maximizing productivity.

Description

Photo shop and photoprint system using projector on internet}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photo printing system, and in particular, it is possible to output various digital image images and various image information ordered through a photo shop existing in a virtual electronic space on the Internet in photographs and various forms. The present invention relates to an internet service providing and a photo printing device for outputting the same.

Recently, a digital image output device uses an output method and an output device in which a person stores in a storage medium such as a floppy disk and then directly visits Photoshop and prints on color printing paper instead of a general photo paper.

1A and 1B are flowcharts illustrating an image output sequence according to a conventional embodiment.

FIG. 1A is a diagram of a conventional digital image, in which a user directly stores in a storage medium such as a floppy disk, and then visits a print shop (S10). Copying the image image (S20), and prints the digital image image presented by the user on the color paper (S30). And the user is running in the form of returning home with the printed photo after finishing the print job.

In addition, in FIG. 1B, the print order is received through the Internet (S50), but the digital image image is simply printed on the color print paper (S60) and delivered (S70).

However, the conventional method as described above may provide a method of providing a digital image stored by the user as a printed output, but the process of obtaining the output by the user is complicated, and a method of outputting a digital image image. Not only does it take a long time, but the price is high, but the resolution of the image is lower than that of a general photograph.

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and can be ordered by using a computer installed in a home or office without a person visiting, and also supports digital image letter tool, so You can freely edit and edit it, and use the image resolution enhancement algorithm to output in the same resolution as a general picture. By applying the conventional photo printing technology, the printing time is greatly reduced. It can provide printouts at a low price and provide a delivery service, so the purpose is to provide an integrated environment that can be ordered and received in the house.

1 (a, b) is a flowchart showing a digital image output procedure according to a conventional embodiment;

2 is a diagram showing a connection of Photoshop connected between remote locations using a computer installed in a home and an office according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a Photoshop system according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

4 is a diagram showing a method of executing the present invention according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 shows details of the editing tool routine shown in FIG. 3; FIG.

FIG. 6 shows details of the output selection routine shown in FIG. 3; FIG.

FIG. 7 is a detailed view of the image processing routine shown in FIG. 3; FIG.

Fig. 8 shows details of the output routine by the projector shown in Fig. 3;

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

100: Photoshop Server 200: Photo Printing System

110: Photoshop main control unit 120: Image transmission and reception unit and editing tool support unit

130: output selection unit 140: customer information input and credit card payment unit

150: image processing unit 160: input / output interface unit

170: photo printing system main control unit 180: temporary storage device

190: input / output interface unit 210: projector

220: image output device

According to a feature of the present invention proposed to achieve the above object, the Photoshop system can download a tool for editing and modifying various digital video images from a computer installed in a remote user's home or office to produce a desired image. An image transmission / reception and editing tool support unit to provide a secure environment; An output selection unit for providing various forms for outputting the edited image in various output forms such as general photos, sticker photos, slides, and OHPs; A customer information input and credit card settlement unit which receives the customer's information and credit card number, retrieves the information, and performs payment in connection with the financial period; An image processor for enhancing an image quality at the same resolution as that of the general photograph in order to output the image selected by the user as a general photograph; An input / output interface unit for interfacing the image processed by the image processor with a photo printing system and exchanging digital images and various control information; It includes a Photoshop main control unit for controlling all the above processes.

According to another feature of the present invention, a photo printing system comprises: an input / output interface unit for receiving a digital image image and various control information from a photoshop server and storing it in a temporary memory device; A temporary memory device for temporarily storing a digital image received from the input / output interface unit; A projector converting a digital image from the storage into analog video and printing the photo on photo paper; An output processing unit which outputs the photo paper printed by the projector as a chemically processed and finished output; It includes a photo printing system main control unit that controls the operation process selection and all related devices that can output the digital image stored in the temporary storage device to the output such as general photos, sticker photos, slides, and OHP.

The present invention relates to a photo printing system using a Photoshop operation and a projector on the Internet. The image transmitting / receiving unit and the image editing tool support unit of a Photoshop server provide an environment for modifying and editing images to remote users, and outputting The selection unit receives the order of the output form according to the user's symbol, the customer information input and credit card payment unit receives the customer information and the credit card information, the image processing unit improves the image having the same resolution as the photo, and the input / output interface is The received image is transmitted to the photo printing system, and the Photoshop main controller is configured to control the apparatus configured above.

In addition, the input / output interface unit in the photo printing system receives the image from the Photoshop server and stores it in the temporary storage device, the temporary memory device stores the image sent from the input / output interface unit for use in another window, and the projector stores the temporary storage device. Prints the image stored on the photo paper, the output processing unit performs a task for obtaining a final output on the photo paper, and the photo printing system main control unit is configured to control the above-configured device to receive an order from a remote user. Image tools can be provided when necessary, and various image tools can be provided. Since the use of photo paper, it is possible to provide high resolution pictures having a low price in a short time.

Example

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 2, the novel photoshop server and photo printing system of the present invention is a virtual photoshop existing directly on the Internet through a computer installed in a user or office of a general household using a modem or a dedicated line connected to the Internet. Visit the to show the overall configuration to order a variety of digital images you have.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a photoshop system among parts illustrated in FIG. 2. In the drawing, reference numeral 100 denotes a Photoshop system, 110 denotes a Photoshop main control unit, 120 denotes an image transmission and editing tool support unit, 130 denotes an output selection unit, 140 denotes a customer information input and credit card payment unit, 150 denotes an image processing unit, and 160 denotes an input / output interface unit. The reference numeral 170 denotes a photo printing system main control unit, 180 denotes a temporary storage device, 190 denotes an input / output interface unit, 200 denotes a photo printing system, 210 denotes a projector, and 220 denotes an output processing unit. The main control unit 110, image transmission and reception and editing tool support unit 120, output selection unit 130, customer information input and credit card payment unit 140, the image processing unit 150, input and output interface unit The 160 is configured in the Photoshop server 100 to transmit control signals and data to each other through a predetermined system bus. The photo printing system main control unit 170, the temporary storage unit 180, the input / output interface unit 190, the projector 210, and the output processing unit 220 are configured in the photo printing system 200 and are also predetermined. The control signals and data are transmitted to each other through the system bus of the Photoshop server 100 and the photo printing system 200 to communicate through the interface bus of the input and output interface unit 160, 190.

The main control unit 110 of the Photoshop server 100 controls all components of the Photoshop server and performs a data processing function. In addition, the image transmission and reception unit and the editing tool support unit 120 provides a tool for editing and modifying various images when necessary to a remote user, and plays a necessary role of image transmission and reception. The output selector 130 allows the user to select various outputs such as general photographs, sticker photographs, slides, OHPs, and the like, and provides various kinds of support necessary for selecting an image such as a background image. Customer information input and credit card payment unit 140, for example, receives the credit card number, resident registration number, home address, etc. of the customer to order, executes the payment for the output and receives the various contents necessary for delivery. The image processing unit 150 is to solve the problem that the resolution of the image is low in outputting the current digital image, when the output to make a digital image having a high resolution, such as a normal picture, to have the same resolution as a normal picture can do. The input / output interface unit 160 provides an interface for control information and digital images between the Photoshop server and the photo printing system.

The main control unit 170 of the photo printing system 200 controls all components of the photo printing system and performs a data processing function. The input / output interface 190 receives the control information and the digital image associated with the input / output interface 160 of the photoshop server 100 and stores it in the temporary memory device 180. The temporary memory device 180 temporarily stores a command or data to be executed by the photo printing system main controller 170 in the input / output interface 190. The projector 210 converts a digital video image temporarily stored in the temporary storage device into an analog video image and prints the photo paper. This projector is a technology that applies the printing technique used in the laboratory, not the printing method using the existing color paper. Finally, the image output apparatus 220 performs a chemical process on the photo paper printed by the projector and a procedure required to output the same in a short time.

4 is a view showing in detail the operating method of the Photoshop system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, a user visits a virtual photoshop existing on the Internet through an individual or office computer (S100). In the Photoshop server 100, the user downloads the editing tool from the predetermined editing tool support unit 120 as shown in FIG. It will be performed (S120).

5 is a diagram illustrating the editing tool routine in detail. As shown in the figure, after downloading the editing tool from the remote photoshop to the computer used by the user according to the user's needs (S110) (S122), the image editing operation according to the user's needs (S123, S125) (S124) ) And image correction operation (S126). For example, if the digital video image acquired by the digital camera is dark or light, the lighting of the image can be modified to be darker or brighter, and the photo of the lover can be edited into a memorable sticker photo. . After editing and editing the image as described above, the user transmits the digital video image to the Photoshop server 100. (S130). After the image transmission, as shown in Figure 6 through a predetermined procedure according to the user's preferences to select a variety of outputs, such as general photographs, sticker photographs, slides, OHP to select according to the size and preferences that the Jisin wants to output.

After the output is selected, payment is made with a credit card number (S150) in accordance with the format provided by the customer information input and credit card settlement unit 140 (S160). After completing all inputs, the user ends Photoshop (S170), and the porter shop manager knows that the customer has ordered the photoshop server (S180). As shown in FIG. 7, the image processing unit 150 goes through a routine for improving the resolution of a predetermined digital video image for outputting a general picture form and a sticker picture requiring high resolution through a predetermined procedure (S190). The image performed by the image processing routine S190 is transmitted to the projector 210 of the photo printing system 200 through the input / output interface 160 of the Photoshop server as shown in FIG. 8 (S202). After the output is converted into an analog video signal (S203), it is printed (S204) and output by the output processing unit 220 (S205).

The outputted output is directly delivered to the user's home or office using the general delivery or quick service selected by the user (S210).

According to the present invention, in outputting a conventional digital video image, the user may simply output an image of the user in the form of an output, but after the user visits Photoshop with a storage medium containing the image, waits about 30 minutes to 1 hour. It solves the problem of having to receive the printout, and the resolution of the image is lower than that of the general picture, but the price is expensive. The user can order and receive it at the seat through the computer installed in the home or office. It eliminates the trouble of visiting Photoshop, and because the resolution of the output image also has the same resolution as a general picture, it provides a high-resolution print and prints on the same photo paper as a normal picture so that it can be printed quickly. In addition, use expensive color paper Can output the output at an affordable price than. And most of all, it is provided to the user as a photograph rather than a printed print.

Photoshop system according to the present invention as described above by modifying and editing the image through the Internet anywhere in the home, office, etc. where people can use the computer, thanks to the spread of digital cameras and popularization of general user computers, It provides a convenient environment at home at low prices.

Claims (4)

A photographic printing system connected to a local or long-distance communication network (commercial communication network) and outputting a digital video image, The Photoshop server provides an environment where users can download and edit image editing tools from a remote location through a communication medium such as the Internet, and edit and send and receive images through communication rather than a transmission method using a storage medium. Tool support unit 120; A customer information input and credit card payment unit 140 for performing payment by user's information and credit card through communication; An image processor 160 for improving an image quality of the digital video image to have a high resolution such as a photograph; Input and output interface unit 160 for transmitting the image and various control information processed by the image processing unit 160 to the photo printing system to the Photoshop server; In the photo printing system, the input / output interface unit 190 for storing the image received from the input / output interface unit 160 of the Photoshop server to the temporary storage device 180; A projector (210) for converting a digital video image stored in the temporary storage device (180) into an analog video signal for printing on photo paper; And a printout processing unit (220) for performing a process for chemically outputting the printout by the projector (210) and the finished printout. The method of claim 1, The photo shovel server 100 is operated in the form of a virtual photo studio using a communication medium such as the Internet, and the user accesses from a remote place and edits and modifies various images using the editing tool 120 (S120). The system, characterized in that to provide a service that can directly receive the image output from the home or office (S210). The method of claim 1, The photo printing system receives the digital image to be output and stores it in the temporary memory device 180, and also outputs the output form to be output and various control information therefrom from the input / output interface 190 to output the output process suitable for various outputs. Photo printing system having a photo printing system main control unit 170 for selecting a job. The method of claim 3, Photo printing system using projector 210 which converts digital video image into analog video signal instead of simply outputting the digital video image to be output on color print paper and prints in the form of application of conventional photo printing technology to photo paper.