KR20010077794A - Photo Shop Agency System and Photo Shop Management System therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A photoshop member store system and a photoshop operating system for managing thereof are provided to output a photograph adapted to a client's taste by editing a digital photograph of a client who joined to a photoshop service through a chroma-keying method, a background compounding, and a photoshop linking function, thereby outputting the digital photograph through a printer supporting various sizes and high image quality. CONSTITUTION: An image recording unit digitalizes an image of an object and outputs the image as image data being divided into pixel units. An image data processing system(13) reads and stores the original image data outputted from the image recording unit by a predetermined control signal and performs an editing or a modifying process of the stored image data based on a predetermined output option inputted by a user. An output unit(15) is connected to the image data processing system(13) and outputs the edited or modified image data. The image data processing system(13) dividedly stores the original image data and the edited image data according to service members.

Description

Photo Shop Agency System and Photo Shop Management System therefor}

The present invention relates to a photoshop merchant system and an operating system for managing the same, in particular, a printer that supports various sizes and high quality after editing a digital photo of a customer who subscribed to the photoshop service through an automatic chromating technique, a background synthesis, and a photoshop linkage function. Stores personal information and image data of the subscribers, which are connected to a plurality of Photoshop merchants through the Internet and the Photoshop Merchant System, which can provide photographs according to the tastes of customers by outputting through the Internet. Service subscribers can download the previously taken image data if they lose or modify or edit their photos, and perform effective management of each affiliate based on the predetermined management information of the Photoshop merchant. Wow It relates to a Photoshop operating system that can provide customer management functions.

Recently, due to the development of computer devices and digital technologies and the demands of the modern people on the conventional photography method, the spread of photo sticker photographing devices that provide various background screens and division functions is rapidly being achieved.

On the other hand, with the establishment of the Internet based on TCP / IP (Transport Control Protocol / Internet Protocol), various communication networks are being integrated around the world. Accordingly, various services are provided using the Internet, As a system for transmitting various data including image data is being developed in real time, each service company responds to various needs of customers by performing information exchange and customer support using a system connected to the Internet. The reality is that they systematically manage each affiliate.

However, in the existing sticker shop, the photo sticker photographing apparatus does not have a self-editing function and a correction function for the photographed photographs, so if the user does not like the printed photographs again, When the portraits and backgrounds were combined, the combination of portraits and backgrounds was not smooth. There is a problem that can not fully satisfy the user's needs because it is not clear.

In addition, since the photographed information is not stored, the same photograph cannot be printed again if it is lost. Since the individual sticker shops are operated independently, it is difficult to systematically manage them. Efficient service support to meet various needs of customers has been a problem.

Accordingly, the present invention was created in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and by editing a digital picture of a customer who subscribed to the Photoshop service through a chromating technique, a background synthesis, and a Photoshop linkage function, and then outputting it through a printer supporting various sizes and high definitions. The purpose is to provide a photoshop merchant system that can provide a photo according to the customer's taste.

In addition, the present invention is connected to a plurality of Photoshop merchants through the Internet to store the personal information and the subscriber's image data about the service subscribers transmitted from the Photoshop merchants if the service subscriber lost or modified or edited the picture The Photoshop operating system enables to download efficient image subscribers and to provide efficient service subscriber management and photoshop merchant management by performing continuous management for each merchant based on the predetermined management information of the photoshop merchant. There is another purpose in providing this.

1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the basic concept of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a Photoshop merchant system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the image data processing system shown in FIG.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the Photoshop operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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10 ₁ ~ 10n: Photoshop Merchant System 13: Image Data Processing System

20: Photoshop operating system 30 ₁ ~ 30n: Service subscriber

135: chroma processing unit 136: wallpaper processing unit

137: Photoshop interlocking unit 222: database

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo shop affiliated system for digitally processing an image of a subject and outputting the image data divided into pixel units, and a predetermined control signal for the original image data output from the image recording means. An image data processing system which reads and stores the image data and performs editing or correction operation on the stored image data based on a predetermined output option input by the user, and the image data which is connected to the image data processing system and edited or modified. And an output means for outputting, wherein the image data processing system distinguishes and stores the original image data and the edited image data for each service subscriber.

In addition, the Photoshop operating system for achieving another object of the present invention is combined with a Photoshop merchant and a service subscriber through a predetermined communication network, merchant information storage means for storing the management information of the Photoshop merchant, personal information of the service subscriber and Member information storage means for storing information on subscribers designated as excellent customers, image data storage means for storing image data of service subscribers transmitted from each affiliated store through the communication network and image data transmitted by service subscribers individually; Based on the database consisting of service information storage means for storing various event information provided by the service, the communication function with the Photoshop merchant and service subscriber, and based on the image data and personal information transmitted from the Photoshop merchant and service subscriber As above database Also processed to update the well, including the program storage means is stored for controlling operation program is characterized in that configured.

That is, according to the above, a photoshop merchant system for editing and modifying digital photographs taken by a customer who subscribed to the photoshop service through background synthesis, chromating processing, and photoshop linkage processing, and then outputting a photo suitable for the customer's taste. In addition, it is possible to realize a Photoshop operating system that can provide efficient subscriber management and customer management functions.

Next, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view for explaining the basic concept of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a Photoshop merchant system according to the present invention, which is combined with a Photoshop operating system 20 to be described later through the Internet 40. At this time, the combination between the plurality of Photoshop merchants (10 ₁ ~ 10n) and the Photoshop operating system 20 is not necessarily through the Internet, it is possible to combine through a connection to a separate dedicated network or several other communication networks as needed.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the internal structure of the Photoshop Merchant System 10 shown in FIG. 1. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes digital processing of an image of a subject and outputting the image data divided by pixel units. As an image recording means, for example, a digital camera or a scanner is used, and a service subscriber can visit a photoshop affiliated with a lighting device, makeup tools, and clothes, and then take various pictures using the image recording means 11. .

In addition, reference numeral 12 is an image data input terminal connected to the image recording means 11 for controlling the image recording means 11 and storing an original of image data output from the image recording means 11. When the customer poses and finishes shooting preparation, the operator of the photoshop merchant operates by using a predetermined keypad (not shown) provided in the input terminal 12, and the original image data photographed is the image data. It is stored in the internal memory of the input terminal 12.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a function of reading, editing, and modifying original image data stored in the image data input terminal 12 by a predetermined control signal, and connected to a predetermined communication network to display image data for each service subscriber and its image. An image data processing system for transmitting information to a Photoshop operating system to be described later.

3 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the image data processing system 13, which is an image data storage unit 131 for storing original image data read out from the image data input terminal 12, and a system operation. Memory 132, which stores various data and programs required for editing, and a plurality of background screens used for editing the image data, a modem 133 for connecting to a predetermined communication network (e.g., the Internet), and photographed image data. It includes a chromating processing unit 135, a background image processing unit 136, a Photoshop interlocking processing unit 137, and a working monitor 138 for the editing operator to view the edit state of the image data. It is composed.

In Fig. 3, reference numeral 134 denotes that the editing operator inputs predetermined output options such as a background image synthesized to the original image data, the number of divisions of the output image, a retouch to designate the brightness or face shape of the output image, and the output size. In addition, a key input unit provided with a keypad required for precise editing operations using the chromating process, the background image synthesis, and the Photoshop linkage process.

Meanwhile, the chroma processing unit 135 automatically extracts image data of only a subject to be photographed from the original image data. For example, the assignable color of the chromating may be one of white and blue, and the photoshop merchant 10 _1. 10n), the editor can select one of the colors in advance through the key input unit 134, and then specify the error range to accurately extract the image data of the photographing target from the original image data.

At this time, the editing operator repeats the chromating process by reassigning the chromating color and the error range if the chromatization state of the extracted image data is not good.

The background image processing unit 136 performs a function of synthesizing various background images with the extracted image data of the photographing target, and the Photoshop interlocking processing unit 137 precisely edits or corrects the image data being edited. In order to automatically read image data currently being edited into a professional graphic program (PHOTO SHOP), the photoshop (PHOTO SHOP) program is stored in a predetermined area of the memory 132. Therefore, the editing operator can perform precise editing on the image data using the photoshop program.

On the other hand, if a predetermined output option is specified in advance, the memory 132 stores an operation program capable of performing an automatic chromating process and a background image combining function on the original image data with a single key input. The editing time for the image data can be reduced.

As the graphic program to be interworked, it is also possible to use not only the photoshop program but also other programs that perform similar functions.

In addition, in FIG. 3, reference numeral 139 controls the overall apparatus of the image data system 13, and when the image data is input, the chroma processing unit 135, the background image processing unit 136, and the Photoshop interlocking processing unit ( A control unit 139 controls the editing and modification operations based on the operation program of 137.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 14 denotes a customer terminal which is connected to the image data processing system 13 so that a service subscriber can view the state in which image data is edited, and 15 is connected to the image data processing system 13. As output means for outputting the edited or modified image data, the output means 15 is composed of, for example, a plurality of printers 15a, 15b, 15c supporting various output sizes and resolutions.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the Photoshop operating system 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is an input terminal 24 such as a modem 21 and a server 22, a monitor 23, and a keyboard. It is configured to include. In addition, the server 22 includes a program storage unit 221 and a data memory 223 in which an operation program for controlling the operation of the system is stored.

Here, the operation program of the program storage unit 221 executes a communication function with a plurality of Photoshop affiliate systems 10 ₁ to 10 n and service subscribers 30 ₁ to 30 n, as well as the Photoshop affiliate system 10 ₁ to 10 n. And update the internal database based on the subscriber-specific image data and the personal information transmitted from the service subscribers 30 ₁ to 30n.

In addition, the operation program is provided with a GUI (Graphic User Interface) module, a predetermined input screen (not shown) for entering personal information for subscribing to the Photoshop service, and the service subscribers 30 ₁ to 30n have lost pictures. When the user wants to correct or edit, execution control is performed to output a predetermined menu screen for providing image data previously photographed.

The database 222 is a merchant information storage unit 222a for storing management information of Photoshop merchants, for example, customer registration data for each merchant, the location conditions of the affiliated stores, and a list of equipped equipment, and service subscribers 30 ₁ to 30n. Member information storage unit 222b for storing personal identification information and information on a subscriber designated as an excellent customer of the subscriber, such as a social security number, name, contact information, password, and the like, and a photoshop merchant system (10 ₁ to 10n) through the communication network. Image data storage unit 222c for storing the image data of the service subscribers 30 ₁ to 30n transmitted from the service provider and the image data transmitted by the service subscribers 30 ₁ to 30n individually, and various kinds of services provided by the service. The service information storage unit 222d for storing event information, for example, a model contest or makeup service coupon providing information.

On the other hand, when there are a plurality of image data of the same subscriber in the image data storage unit 222c, the most recently transmitted image data is set as a base image, and when the other image data is to be output, the photoshop operating system 20 ), You can select the image data as the base image.

That is, the service subscribers 30 ₁ to 30n may output predetermined image data set as the basic image at each Photoshop affiliate store or access the homepage of the photoshop operating system 20 for download.

In addition, the data memory 223 provided in the server 22 of FIG. 4 is for storing various processing data executed by the program storage unit 221, which is, for example, a random access memory (RAM) or a hard disk. It is composed.

And, in the above configuration, the database 222 is shown as being configured in the server 22, but it is also preferably configured as a separate file server (file server).

Next, the operation of the Photoshop merchant system 10 ₁ to 10 n having the above-described configuration will be described.

5A and 5B are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the Photoshop merchant system 10 ₁ to 10n shown in FIG.

First of all, if a customer visits a photoshop and wants to take a photo, he or she checks whether or not the customer subscribes to the Photoshop service. (ST501, 502)

At this time, when the customer is not a service subscriber, the subscription process of the Photoshop service is performed by inputting personal information for service subscription, for example, a social security number, a name, a password, etc. through a customer terminal provided in the store. (ST503)

Afterwards, the subscriber of the service will take three photographs, for example, using the digital camera 11 in a studio in a store equipped with lighting equipment, various makeup tools and clothes for photographing. (ST504)

The image data output from the digital camera 11 is stored in the image data input terminal 12, and the service subscriber can view his own photographic image through a monitor (not shown) installed separately. Therefore, the service subscriber decides whether or not the corresponding picture is satisfied (step ST505, ST506).

On the other hand, if the customer who visited the photoshop affiliated shop in step ST502 is a service subscriber, the process moves to step ST504 to perform a corresponding operation.

Then, in step ST506, the service subscriber selects one of the original image data photographed so that the worker in the store presses a predetermined confirmation button (not shown) provided in the key input unit 134 of the image data processing system 13. (ST507), the original image data stored in the image data input terminal 12 is transmitted to the image data storage unit 131 of the image data processing system 13. (ST508)

Subsequently, the service subscriber decides whether or not to edit the original image data photographed (step ST509). The service subscriber decides to edit the image data, and the background image synthesized to the image data and the number of divisions of the image to be output. When a predetermined output option such as brightness, face shape or output size of the output image is designated, the editing operator inputs the specified output option through the key input unit 134 of the image data processing system 13 and the above-described automatic chromating is performed. Processing, background composition, and Photoshop interlocking process are performed precisely. (ST510 step)

At this time, the service subscriber can see the state that the image data is edited through the customer monitor (14).

On the other hand, the automatic chromating processing and background composition function for the original image data captured by the editing operator is provided in the key input unit 134 of the image data processing system 13 when the output option of the image data is specified in advance. This can be accomplished by one-clicking on a predetermined function key (not shown).

Thereafter, when the subscriber of the service likes the edited image data, the editing operator inputs a predetermined key to output the edited image data through the output means 15. For example, the output means 15 A plurality of printer devices 15a, 15b, and 15c are connected to the image data processing system 13 through a sharer (not shown) for each output size and resolution. The edited photo can be output (step ST511, ST512).

On the other hand, if the service subscriber does not want to edit the original image data in step ST509, the process moves to step ST512 to perform the corresponding operation. If the service subscriber does not like the edited image data in step ST511, the operation goes to step ST510. It moves to repeat the above-described editing process.

When the image data is output in step ST512, the control unit 137 transmits the original image data and the edited and modified image data to the Photoshop operating system 20 by a predetermined key input of the operator.

According to the above embodiment, the digital photo of the customer who subscribed to the Photoshop service can be edited and modified through the background composition, the chromating process, and the Photoshop interlocking process, and then the photo can be output according to the taste of the customer.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the original image data output from the digital camera was input to the image data processing system 13 through the image data input terminal 12, but the interface device provided in the image data processing system 13 ( It is also possible to directly receive the image data by connecting a digital camera directly to the (not shown).

In addition, according to the size of the Photoshop merchant, it may be possible to use a plurality of the image data processing system 13 connected to each other.

Hereinafter, the operation of the Photoshop operating system 20 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

When the user accesses the homepage of the Photoshop operating system 20 through the Internet, the accessor inputs a screen for subscribing to a predetermined Photoshop service provided by an operation program of the program storage unit 221 of the Photoshop operating system 20 (not shown). You can become a subscriber of Photoshop service by entering your personal information in.

That is, the input screen is provided with personal identification information fields, such as a social security number and name and password of the service subscriber (not shown). Personal information of the subscriber is recorded and managed in the member information storing means 222b.

In addition, the homepage of the Photoshop management system 20 provides a predetermined menu screen (not shown) for providing image data previously photographed by a service subscriber, and is transmitted from each Photoshop merchant through a communication network or the service subscriber is individually. The transmitted image data is stored in the image data storage means 222c of the database 222. If the service subscriber loses the photo or wants to directly modify or edit the image, the user accesses the homepage of the Photoshop operating system 20 and Image data can be downloaded.

Further, the affiliated store information storage unit 222a stores affiliated store management data such as customer registration data for each affiliated store, location conditions of the affiliated store, and a list of equipments provided, for example, the affiliated store management data and service subscribers of each affiliated store. In preparation for the number of image data registrations, merchants that perform poorly in terms of location conditions can perform systematic management of the affiliated stores by providing an event business or coupon service.

Thus, according to the above embodiment, it is possible to realize a Photoshop operating system that can provide efficient subscriber management and customer management functions.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be modified in various ways without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

For example, according to the present invention, the unedited original image data of the service subscriber and the edited image data are stored together, so that a business card printed with the service subscriber's photo is printed in a Photoshop merchant or the LCD screen of a mobile terminal through a public network. It is also possible to transmit the image data of the service subscriber.

In addition, by accessing the homepage from a remote site, the original image data may be synthesized on a resume image provided in the homepage, and output through a printer.

As described above, according to the present invention, the digital photo of the customer who subscribed to the Photoshop service is edited through a chromating technique, a background synthesis, and a Photoshop linkage function, and then output through a printer supporting various sizes and high definitions to meet the customer's taste. It is possible to provide a photoshop merchant system that can provide photos, and to realize a photoshop operating system that can provide efficient service subscriber management and photoshop merchant management functions.

Claims (6)

Image recording means for digitally processing an image of a subject and outputting the image data separated by pixel; An image data processing system which reads and stores original image data output from the image recording means by a predetermined control signal, and then edits or corrects stored image data based on a predetermined output option input by a user; And output means for outputting edited or modified image data connected to said image data processing system, The image data processing system is a photoshop merchant system, characterized in that for storing the original image data and the edited image data for each service subscriber. The method of claim 1, The image data processing system includes a chromating processing unit for automatically extracting only a photographing object from original image data, a background image processing unit performing a function of synthesizing the extracted image data of the photographing object with various background images, and precise editing or correction. Photoshop interlocking unit that automatically reads the image data currently being edited in Photoshop, a professional graphic program, and automatic chromating and background image of the original image data with a single key input when a predetermined output option is specified. An operating program capable of performing a processing function controls the stored memory and the device as a whole, and when the image data is input, editing and modification operations are performed based on the operating program of the chroma processing unit, the background image processing unit, and the Photoshop interlocking unit. Including a control unit for controlling Photoshop franchise system of Jing. The method of claim 1 Photoshop merchant system, characterized in that the service subscriber is configured to further include a customer monitor to view the edit status of the image data. The method of claim 1, And the image data processing system is connected to a predetermined communication network to transmit image data for each service subscriber and image information thereof to the Photoshop operating system. Combined with Photoshop merchants and subscribers through a network, Merchant information storage means for storing the management information of Photoshop merchants, member information storage means for storing the personal information of the subscribers and information about subscribers designated as excellent customers, the service subscribers transmitted from each merchant through the communication network Image data storage means for storing the image data and image data separately transmitted by the subscribers of the service, a database consisting of service information storage means for storing various event information provided by the service, Including a program storage means for executing a communication function with the Photoshop merchant and the service subscriber, and processing to update the database based on the image data and the personal information transmitted from the Photoshop merchant and the service subscriber. Photoshop operating system, characterized in that configured. The method of claim 5, The operation program of the program storage means is configured to read out the image data from the image data storage means and provide it to the service subscriber when the subscriber to output or edit or modify the image data previously photographed by the service subscriber. Photoshop operating system.