KR20000050148A - System and method for transmitting photo-image - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for transmitting photos is provided to transmit the photos inputted in a multi-photo vending machine to an operator server by connecting the multi-photo vending machine with the operator server, and making the operator server store the photos in each database to transmit the photos a receiver required by a user. CONSTITUTION: A method for transmitting photos comprises the steps of: inputting the photos by using a multi-photo vending machine; transmitting the inputted photos to an operator server; making the operator server store the photos in databases; and extracting the stored photos to transmit the photos to a receiver. The step of inputting the photos comprises the steps of: inserting coins; allowing managing numbers for the photos; and selecting classifying subjects.

Description

Photo transfer system and method {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING PHOTO-IMAGE}

The present invention relates to a system and a method for transmitting a picture, and more particularly, a picture is produced using a multi-photo vending machine or by an individual user and transmitted to an operator server, and the server transmits the picture image to a receiver desired by the user. It relates to a system and a method. In addition, by providing an Internet electronic album to store the input photo image in the Internet electronic album database and extract the stored picture according to the user's needs to be viewed on the screen of the mobile phone or to be used for mail or chat over the Internet.

In the conventional photo vending machine, when a client boots a computer, a program is started and a demo screen is displayed. At this time, when a user comes in and inputs a money and takes a picture, a real sticker photo is created and outputted. The user attached the printed sticker photo to the mobile phone and used it to suit his or her taste.

However, the sticker photo output by the conventional photo vending machine has a disadvantage of only one-time use and the user cannot use it variously.

The present invention provides a multi-photo vending machine, connects the multi-photo vending machine to an operator server, transmits a photo produced by the multi-photo vending machine to the server, and stores the photo in each database in the operator server. An object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for transmitting a picture to a desired receiving unit.

The user can not only make a photo by using the multi-photo vending machine and input the picture, but also can scan the picture by using a scanner or input a picture by using a digital camera in a personal computer or a PC room. The input photo can be provided as a printed sticker photo printout and can be sent to the mobile service provider to show the photo on the LCD screen of the mobile phone, and can be stored in the Internet electronic album for various uses as needed. It is done.

The present invention provides an Internet electronic album to store the input pictures in the Internet electronic album database and can be viewed on a mobile phone, email or chat if the user desires.

In addition, since the Internet multi-photo vending machine according to the present invention can communicate with the operator server and the client whenever necessary, it is possible to provide new services to the client side. The new services are background pictures provided when the user selects a sticker background picture, or a web file or background music that sets each screen to the user.

Therefore, the present invention is not limited to providing a printout to the user, but can consider the user's satisfaction through communication with the main office to put their photos on the mobile phone, and can have their own Internet electronic album, This can be used in various ways.

1 is a block diagram of a photo transmission system according to the present invention.

2 is a flowchart of a photo transmission method according to the present invention;

3A and 3B are flowcharts illustrating a process of inputting a photographic image using a multi-photo vending machine as one embodiment of the present invention;

4A and 4B are flow charts of an Internet electronic album as one embodiment of the invention.

5A, 5B and 5C are flowcharts illustrating a process of sending an Internet mail or a card using an Internet electronic album according to the present invention.

6 is a flow chart of a chat program using the Internet electronic album in accordance with the present invention.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an input unit for making a photo; A database storing a picture received from the input unit; An operator server for receiving a picture from the input unit, transferring the picture to the database, managing the database, and extracting and sending a designated picture from the database; And a receiver configured to receive a picture transmitted from the operator server.

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

1 is a block diagram of a photo transmission system according to the present invention.

The input unit 10 is a device or an individual user who creates and inputs a photo. The input unit 10 may use the multi-photo vending machine 12 according to the present invention or a personal computer to produce a photo. In addition to the conventional sticker vending machine, the multi-photo vending machine 12 is provided with a program capable of transmitting pictures and exchanging information with a server and executing the same. The multi-photo vending machine 12 is connected to the operator server 50 through a modem or an ADSL. The multi-photo vending machine 12 is managed and operated by a client. The client is subscribed to the operator as a business operator operating the multi-photo vending machine. The individual user 14 may scan a general picture with a scanner or may make a photo and input the picture to the personal computer using a digital camera or the like. In addition, the individual user 14 may transmit a photo to the operator server via the Internet using a personal computer.

The database 30 stores a picture transmitted from the input unit to the operator server. The database 30 is connected to the operator server 50 receives and stores the photographic image from the server. The database 30 may include a member database 31, a member internet electronic album database 32, an image temporary database 33, a library database 34, a chat database 35, or a mail database 36. Can be.

The operator server 50 receives a photographic image from the input unit 10 and transmits the photographic image to the database 30, manages the database 30, extracts a designated photo from the database 30, and receives a receiving apparatus 70. To send). The operator server 50 is operated and managed by an operator. In addition, the operator manages a reception site of a corresponding site and a PC room, a mobile communication service provider, etc. in which the client and the individual user of the multi-photo vending machine can access and use the service. The operator server 50 exchanges and manages information with the multi-photo vending machine 12, and is connected to the multi-photo vending machine 12 through a modem or an ADSL.

The receiver 70 receives a photo image from the operator server 50 and can be used as a device desired by the user. The receiver 70 cooperates with an individual user 72, a PC room 74, a mobile communication service provider 76, or a server operator. Affiliated companies 78 and the like. The individual user 72 or the PC room 74 can read the Internet electronic album or view the picture through email or chat, and the picture image transmitted to the mobile communication provider 76 can be viewed on the screen of the mobile phone. The mobile telecommunications provider 76 may include a CDMA, PCS, or PDA telecommunications provider.

2 is a flowchart of a photographic image transmission method according to the present invention.

First, in step S20, the photo image is input by the multi-photo vending machine or the individual user. A user may input by taking a picture in a multi-photo vending machine operated by a subscribed client, and an individual user may input a picture by scanning with a scanner or using a digital camera. In the case of using the multi-photo vending machine, a sticker photo output to a printer can be obtained at the same time.

In step S40, the input photo image is transmitted to the operator server. The multi-photo vending machine should be equipped with a modem or connected to ADSL so that the input picture can be transmitted to the operator server, and the computer of the individual user should be able to connect to the Internet.

In step S60, the input photo image is stored in the database 30. That is, the input photo image is stored in the image temporary database 33, and is stored in the member's Internet electronic album database in the image temporary database 33 using the ID and password generated by the multi-photo vending machine.

In step S80, the picture is extracted from the database 30 and transmitted to the receiving unit 70. That is, the operator server extracts a desired picture from the database and transmits the picture to be used in an e-mail transmission or a chat or a mobile communication company 76 or an affiliate company 78 so that the user can use it in a desired form.

3A and 3B are flowcharts illustrating a process of inputting a photographic image using the multi-photo vending machine 12 as an embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the client of the multi-photo vending machine starts from turning on the multi-photo vending machine. When the client turns on the multi-photo vending machine, the screen determines whether the booting of today is the first occurrence or reboot (S100). In the case of the first boot, the multi-photo vending machine and the operator server are connected (S102) to transmit sales not reported to the server, and if there is new data in the operator server, the new data is transmitted from the server (S104). The first boot of the day, ie only once a day. Because a reboot should not go through this duplication, the database needs to manage the date reported to the operator server recently. You can check the previous day's date, but the reason for managing the latest report date may be that the computer was turned off because the client did not do business the previous day, or vice versa. . In this case, it is determined whether to transmit and receive data according to a recent date.

The data to be sent is sent to the operator server by creating a file name combining the account code and the date to be sent. The operator server manages data by distinguishing this file name. In order to connect to the operator server and get new data, you need to know what data to import. Since the multi-photo vending machine needs to know the name of the next file to be imported, it is necessary to manage the variables to manage it. If this variable accesses the operator server and there is new data corresponding to the variable value, the variable value is incremented and stored in order to know the file name to be received after receiving it on the own computer. The operator server must keep the index value of the file name incremented each time new data is created. This management is necessary because many clients do not know when to access and what data they will need.

The data received from the operator server can be used to improve the client program by extracting the compressed file according to the designated directory through the batch file so that the client program can be updated newly.

The client receives the output from the client's print in weekly sales report format. For example, this report will be printed on Saturdays, depending on whether it is the first boot or reboot on Saturday. It also calculates the date difference so that you don't get a printout because you inevitably didn't boot on Saturday, so you get it on the next first boot. As mentioned above, it is important whether the client turns on the computer the first boot or reboot. This is because unnecessary actions should not be taken when rebooting.

When the process is finished, the client screen (S106) can be seen. On the client screen, the client can set a new amount or view the remaining paper information. If the select button is pressed on the client screen or a predetermined time passes, the demo screen of the program is displayed. (S108) The demo screen is repeatedly displayed until the amount is inputted with the background music.

The preparation step for inputting the picture is completed.

If the user comes to input the initial amount of money during the repetition of the demonstration screen is passed to the amount input screen (S112). Whenever the amount is input, the screen shows the amount of money that has been put so far and checks whether it is equal to the set amount. (S114) When the same or higher value is obtained, the amount to be returned is returned to the user for this sticker picture. Give the management number (S116). The management number is assigned to the ID and password. The ID is obtained by increasing the value from the management database and the password is obtained by applying a certain function to this ID.

In order to be able to take the sticker photo taken through the photo management number in the album management by inputting the member ID by using the password and entering the member ID to his photo management database. The ID and password are output together when the sticker picture is output, so the user does not need to remember them.

Next, the main category selection screen (S118) appears. At this stage, you can choose a big topic for yourself. This is to satisfy the various tastes of users. There are various background pictures, backgrounds, and mobile phones on the main category selection screen, but in the case of backgrounds, only one's appearance can be output like a photographic effect without any background.

First, it is selected whether or not to use a mobile phone. (S120) When selecting a mobile phone (S132), a predetermined number of shots are taken, and after shooting, a favorite picture is selected or retaken (S138). Therefore, the user can select a certain clear picture to be printed on his or her cell phone or another person's mobile phone.

The selected picture is selected in black and white or in color (S140). If the selected picture is black and white (S142), it is processed in black and white (S144) and then dot processing (S146). Since you need to know the mobile phone number of the user requires the mobile phone number input (S152) and when the mobile phone number input is completed, select the image to be serviced in the mobile phone. The mobile phone number is also transmitted to the operator server in combination with the ID to the operator server (S154). If a color is selected, it is sent to the operator server in the color state. In transmission, it is desirable to convert the image to jpg in consideration of the transmission speed.

As above, the picture is sent to the operator server and the client separately prints to provide output to the user (S156).

If the mobile phone or the background is not selected in the main category selection, it enters the middle category selection (S124). Mid-classes are designed to provide more subdivisions to users.

The user who selected the middle classification then meets the cut division selection screen S126. There are four, seven, eight, multi, eight, ten, sixteen, and thirty-two cuts, so you can choose the same background as your favorite cut or a different background. In the case of the same background, the same picture will be output as many as the corresponding cut. If you have a different background, you can get a different background as well as the cut. However, since 10 or 16 cuts are too many cuts, the user may be bored. .

The next step is to select a sub-category theme (S128). The reason for the sub-category selection after cut division is that it is necessary to select a sub-category theme, which is the background to be photographed directly by the selected cut. In the small category, the user selects the background that is of interest because the situation is to select the actual output background. At this time, the backgrounds shown may be vertical or horizontal. Therefore, you must have information about whether each picture is horizontal or vertical.

When the screen is displayed in the horizontal and vertical directions, the user stands at the proper position, stares at the camera, and shooting (S132) starts. Each time a shoot is taken, the camera captures a sequence of pictures captured by the camera and the user's background. When compositing, a mask is used, and the transparent photo value shows the captured part of the camera, and the other part shows the background picture, and the two pictures are composed by one piece.

After shooting as many cuts, the result is displayed on the screen in the same state as the printout, so that the user is satisfied with it. At this time, if the user does not like it, it is preferable to retake (S138) only once.

However, if you can retake a photo, you have selected a mobile phone or a different background. When the same background is selected, three shots 134 can be taken, and a favorite picture can be selected (S136) from among them, so that there is no need for reshooting.

Once the user has selected a favorite photo, it will now have a nicer effect on the photo for better results. Therefore, a color effect selection screen S148 is next met.

In the color effect selection screen S148, various lighting effects, for example, a glow atmosphere, cyan, brown, red, blue, black or embossing, can be seen. By selecting the lighting effect, it is possible to produce a natural effect similar to that photographed under actual lighting.

Next, the user selects a favorite message (S150). The type of the message is that it can be transmitted to the user with new contents from time to time. For example, you can put a message like Happy Birthday, I Love You, etc. to suit your needs.

After selecting a message, the message is moved in case another message already exists in the background picture. If no message is selected, there is no need to move the position.

After completing the above steps, the photograph is transmitted to the operator server (S154) and the output is printed. (S156)

Unlike the conventional sticker photo device, the multi-photo vending machine according to the present invention does not have a function of outputting only a picture, but is a single input device to hold a picture. Therefore, the photo is transmitted to the operator server (S154). In the multi-photo vending machine, the photo is printed and output (S156), and codes corresponding to the photos are used in the sales volume database.

Through the above process, a photo is input using a multi-photo vending machine, and the photo is transmitted to an operator server.

When the above steps are completed by one user, the display returns to the demo display screen S108. The demo display screen continues until a picture is entered by a new user.

When the client wants to terminate the program, if the switch is turned off (S110) while the demo display is being executed, the program is terminated and the multi-photo vending machine is turned off.

The operator server may store the picture in a database and use it for chatting using an Internet electronic album, an e-mail or a picture of itself.

Internet electronic albums allow users to view and manage their photos from anywhere.

4A and 4B are flowcharts illustrating a process of an Internet electronic album of a user who uses the input photo.

With the Internet e-album, users can create portal sites that suit their tastes and the convenience of using their photos anytime and anywhere.

Internet electronic album is operated by membership system. Therefore, when the user accesses the site through the Internet, it is checked whether the member (S200). In the case of not being a member, a screen for registering a member is provided to enable the user to register as a member. (S202) When a member is registered as a member, the member is stored in the member management database (S204). Next, various album formats (S208) are shown in the Internet electronic album format database (S206), and a member selects an album of a format that suits his or her taste.

When the member selects a specific album type from the Internet electronic album format database (S206), the operator server generates a member Internet electronic album database related to the member. (S210) Next, the member displays the album (S212) in the format selected by the member. Shows on.

In the case of an existing member, the user can select whether or not to receive the data transmitted from the multi-photo vending machine. (S216) If the member has taken a photo from the multi-photo vending machine, the ID and password related to the photo are displayed at the bottom of the developed photo. Since the ID and password are printed, the data transmitted from the multi-photo vending machine is temporarily stored in the image temporary database (S220), and the data is stored in the Internet electronic album database (S222). Add to Afterwards, the received data is placed according to the member's taste (S212).

In addition, the member may directly add the member's photo as well as the multi-photo vending machine to the member's own photo files or scanned photos (S214).

In addition, the mobile service (Mobile Service) can be used directly in the Internet electronic album (S212). Mobile service is a service that allows you to send a picture taken from a multi-photo vending machine to a mobile phone so that it can appear on your mobile phone or send it to someone else's mobile phone. When a member selects a mobile service, he / she converts it into a file suitable for the type of mobile phone and receives various types of services such as mobile communication service providers (CDMA, PCS, PDA, etc.).

In addition, the Internet electronic album (S212) can be a mail service with a member selected by the member. That is, in the case of sending mail (S228), it is possible to select a mail picture (S230) and send a mail including its own picture.

5A, 5B and 5C are flowcharts illustrating a process of sending an Internet mail or a card using an Internet electronic album.

The user manages the picture in the operator server that receives the picture obtained from the multi-photo vending machine and provides the picture when the user needs it. The user can select a picture of himself, select a card, write text only or attach a reference file. In order to satisfy all of the above situations, the operator server needs a database for managing a user's photo related database, a card type or a melody.

If the mail management screen appears (S300), select to send or read the mail (S302). When a user wants to compose an e-mail containing a picture of himself or herself, he browses the Internet e-album (S320) and selects a favorite picture of himself or when he chooses to use a card when he wants to compose an e-mail with a card. S304) A screen showing the card type is displayed. (S306) The operator server provides various cards and the user selects a favorite card from the card database. (S308)

In addition, the present program prepares and provides various types of music to the user. For example, movie themes, the latest, or light music to prepare a variety of music so that the user can choose the music to suit their tastes.

If the user selects the use of the melody card (S310) and the type of music is displayed, the user selects the music from the music database (S314) and inputs a recipient, sender, e-mail address, title, and reference (S316). Next, after writing the contents of the mail, if the reference file exists (S324), the reference file can be linked (S326) and attached to the recipient. After confirming that there is no abnormality about the mail which he / she made through the preview, send a mail. At this time, if the recipient email address does not exist and search (S328), if the recipient email address does not exist, an error message is displayed and again enters the recipient email address (S340). If there is no abnormality because the recipient e-mail address exists (S330), the transmission confirmation message is confirmed (S332). After sending the mail, the user returns to the album screen (S336) or the mail screen (S338) according to the path in which the user entered (S334).

The above process is a case of sending an e-mail by selecting a photo, a card, a melody, and the like through an internet electronic album.

The same process applies to reading and replying to mail.

6 is a flowchart of a chat program using the Internet electronic album according to the present invention.

The chat program shows a user's appearance and at the same time, selects a video chat form while viewing a person's appearance, selects a user's photo stored in the operator server, and enters a chat, or in plain text only. The user who selects a chat (S500) selects one of three types of video chat, chat using an Internet electronic album, and general chat (S502). In the case where the video chat is selected (S504), a necessary program is downloaded before starting the video chat, or if the program exists, the video chat start program is executed (S504). In addition, in the case of a user who selects the Internet electronic album, the user searches for a photo picture corresponding to the user ID in the album database (S510) of the operator server and displays the picture to the user (S512). S514). If a normal chat, you do not need to go through the above process.

Next, a screen for selecting a type of chat room (S516) is provided. Here, some users may want to open a new chat room (S518). In this case, by creating a chat room (S520) and waiting for another user to enter (S522) to start chatting.

If the user wants to chat by selecting an existing chat room without opening a chat room, it is determined whether the number of current chats is exceeded (S524). If it is exceeded, it is necessary to reenter another chat room (S552), and when it is not exceeded, the chat is normally entered (S528). If you enter a chat, you can enjoy a chat while revealing your own photos or other information (S526) according to whether or not to disclose personal information.

If the chat is to be terminated (S530), the video chat is terminated when the video chat is in progress (S534).

As described above, the present invention relates to a system and a method for transmitting a photo, and when a photo image is input using a multi-photo vending machine or the like, the photo can be viewed using a mobile phone or the like and stored in an Internet electronic album to meet the needs of the user. According to the above, the photographs may be used in various ways, and the present invention may be sufficiently changed, converted, replaced, and replaced in consideration of the above-described matters, and is not limited thereto.

According to the present invention, in addition to printing and using a sticker picture by using a multi-photo vending machine connected to an operator server, the user can variously use the input picture such that the input picture is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone. .

In addition, by providing an Internet electronic album, the user can use the photos stored in the Internet electronic album in mobile phones, emails or chats, and allows users to decorate their own Internet electronic albums.

The multi-photo vending machine according to the present invention provides a simple print output function of a conventional photo vending machine to add various functions of the user's photos input to the multi-photo vending machine to the mobile phone and the Internet electronic album through the Internet to satisfy various needs of the user. Multi-photo vending machine and operator server can be connected to continuously exchange and improve new information or functions.

By using the Internet electronic album according to the present invention, the user can use his photo anytime and anywhere through a mobile phone, an email or a chat, and can select and decorate the Internet electronic album to suit his or her taste.

Claims (18)

An input unit for making and inputting a photo; A database for receiving and storing the input picture; An operator server for receiving a picture from the input unit, transferring the picture to the database, managing the database, and extracting and sending a designated picture from the database; And a receiver configured to receive a photo transmitted from the operator server. The method of claim 1, wherein the input unit A photo transfer system, characterized in that it is a multi-photo vending machine or an individual user. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein said individual user inputs a photo into a computer using a scanner or a digital camera. The system of claim 1, wherein the database comprises a member database, a member internet electronic album database, an image temporary database, a library database, a chat database or a mail database. The system of claim 1, wherein the receiving unit is an individual user, a PC room, a mobile communication service provider, or an affiliate company. Inputting a photo; Transmitting the input picture to an operator server; Storing the photo received at the operator server in a database; Extracting the stored picture and transmitting the extracted picture to a receiving unit. The method of claim 6, wherein the inputting of the photo is performed using a multi-photo vending machine. The method of claim 7, before the step of inputting a photo into the multi-photo vending machine. Determining whether the client is the first boot when the client turns on the multi-photo vending machine; Connecting the multi-photo vending machine server to the operator server in the case of first booting; The multi-photo vending machine server reports the sales volume and receives new data from the operator server; Outputting a multi-photo vending machine screen; And displaying a demo on the screen. The method of claim 7, wherein the photo input step Inserting a coin; Assigning a photo management number; Selecting a major category of subjects. The method of claim 9, wherein when the mobile terminal is selected in the step of selecting the large category, Photographing as many as the number of cuts; Selecting a color of the mobile phone. The method of claim 10, wherein in the step of selecting a color of the mobile phone, Performing black and white processing; Performing dot processing; Entering a number of the mobile phone comprising the step of transmitting a picture. The method of claim 10, wherein when selecting a color in the step of selecting a color of the mobile phone, Selecting a color effect; And selecting the message. Accessing the site through the Internet; Determining whether a member; Determining whether to receive an input picture and data when the member is a member; Checking an image data management number; Searching for and extracting an image temporary database; And storing the extracted photo in a member internet electronic album database. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein Registering a member's identity; Storing in the membership management database; Generating a database in an Internet electronic album format; Selecting an album type; Generating a member internet electronic album database. Selecting a photo by searching an Internet electronic album database; Selecting to receive a mobile service; And transmitting the selected picture to a mobile communication service provider. In the method of sending an email via the Internet, Browsing the Internet electronic album and selecting a photo; Displaying the card type; And selecting a card to be used. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein after selecting a card Selecting whether to use a melody card; Selecting a music type; The method of claim 1, further comprising attaching the selected music to a music database. In the chat method over the Internet, Selecting whether to chat using an Internet electronic album photo; Searching the Internet electronic album database; Displaying the internet electronic album; A method of chatting via the Internet using an Internet electronic album, comprising the step of selecting an album picture for use in a chat.