KR20020093413A - Printing system for image contents using internet and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system for printing image contents through the Internet and a printing method thereof are provided to minimize a trouble caused by a simultaneous connection through a distributed server structure, print a photograph through a data based image managing process using a digital CONSTITUTION: In an image contents printing system through the Internet for printing and outputting an image file through the Internet(2) and a web site(101) and delivering the files to clients, a web server(100), a watermark processing server(200), an E-mail server(300), a file server(400), and a main server(900) are constituted as a distributed processing network structure for controlling a server load when a plurality of clients is connected through the web site(101). In addition, a digital conversion unit(102) and a digital photo printing center(500) are provided. The watermark processing server(200) performs an effective file up-loading, a watermark, and an encryption. In addition, the watermark processing server(200) converts an IP address(Internet Protocol address) of the web server(100) into one's IP address when a file up-loading requesting signal is transmitted through the web server(100) and the E-mail server(300). Thus, the image file is up-loaded to the watermark processing server(200) not through the web server(100).

Description

Image Content Printing System and Printing Method through Internet {PRINTING SYSTEM FOR IMAGE CONTENTS USING INTERNET AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to an image content printing system and a printing method thereof through the Internet, and more particularly, a large-scale professional photograph image processed by a digital copyright management technology such as a watermark technique for smooth commerce of digital content online and offline. The present invention relates to an image content printing system and a printing method thereof through the Internet, which collectively print through and efficiently store, manage, and print professional, individual, family, and group photos on the Internet.

Recently, interest and research on the commercialization of digital contents are in progress, and the digital contents industry is spreading. Since digital contents are very easy to reproduce illegally and have almost the same form as the original even after being reproduced, digital contents are illegally copied and used illegally without the permission of the original authors, thereby overcoming the author's willingness to develop national social development. It is adversely affecting. This acts as a big obstacle in the information industry to commercialize digital contents, and the research and efforts of many people to prevent it appeared in the form of digital copyright management technology.

The broad meaning of Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to computer hardware and software that enables trusted licensing, secure copyright and authorization, enforcement of rights and approvals, and a certified environment and infrastructure. All of them refer to technologies, procedures, processes, and algorithms related to digital rights management.

The narrow meaning of digital copyright rights, along with technologies to prevent illegal use and duplication of digital works by original authors, such as watermark technology, fingerprinting technology, encryption algorithm technology, etc. It refers to the technology related to the security of electronic commerce occurring on the network such as related data, money execution, copy detection and key management.

In particular, watermark refers to a mark derived from the process of loosening fiber in water in the process of making papyrus (paper) in ancient times, and using a mold to extract and squeeze water. The mark is inserted on the paper to prove that they are unique. Today's watermarks contain pictures that can only be seen through light when printed, dried and printed on both sides when the paper is wet in the process of manufacturing special purpose paper such as banknotes. Today, digital watermark has emerged with the increase of digital media.

Digital watermark refers to any technical method of concealing and extracting a particular form of watermark in order to protect multimedia contents such as image files. Initially it appeared as a way of concealing the original multimedia asset itself, but nowadays a powerful watermark technology using many technical transformation methods is being developed.

For example, there is a method of inserting a watermark in the easiest way to distinguish the types of works. That is, in the same principle as imprinting a seal on an image file of a still image, an identification item such as an ID, origin, etc. of the original copyright holder is inserted in the form of digital data. Such watermarks include robust watermarks, fragile watermarks, and sticky watermarks that are not removed. A watermark, often commonly referred to as a watermark, refers to a strong watermark, which is used as proof of claim because it inserts copyright information into a work and does not disappear by various modifications of the work. It is a watermark technology that makes it easy to know which part has been manipulated because the watermark of the deformed part is easily broken when the part of the work is deformed. Finally, the watermark that is not removed is a very strong watermark that is never removed even with the weak watermark, and is used to restrain illegal distribution itself.

Digital rights management technologies such as watermarks are applied to the audio field, the eBook market, picture files, video media, and the like, and in particular, games and software rights management technology (SRM). It is applied to software and information security that can grasp the status of information sharing and usage according to the authority of external and internal employees.

The companies in Korea that are actually distributing solutions for digital rights management technology include Liquid Audio Korea (CEO: Kyu-Hwa Lee), Dream In Tech (CEO: Kyung-Suk Chung), Digi-Chem (CEO: Ji Dong Kwan), and Siltronic Technology (CEO: Kim Joo-hyun) They are commercializing digital rights management solutions that enable electronic commerce through connection with content producers, distributors and customers.

In particular, in the field where digital copyright management technology is easily applied, all the processes related to the generation, distribution, and extinction of image files, and the copyright protection by preventing illegal distribution are intended.

On the other hand, in general, even without the individual building a high-definition print system or purchasing specialized software at a high price to learn the detailed usage, there is a service that can conveniently print their image content through the Internet.

As a general example, an online system and service method for photographic development, printing, and delivery (Korean Patent Application No.34807, 2000) was devised, which automates photographic development, printing, and delivery after printing through the Internet. He tried to eliminate the hassle and build an electronic album on the Internet so that he could view his photos anytime and anywhere.

However, these attempts are limited to images with small file sizes (a large amount of 1Mbyte to 25Mbyte) when digitizing photographic image files, and many people have a lot of inconvenience in downloading or retrieving images through the server. It was a shortcoming, and couldn't process high-definition large-capacity image files directly like on-line professional photos, and it was an unfinished attempt to deliver a small number of prints to each customer.

In the related art, a digital image online printing system and method of Korean Patent Application No. 23882 of 2000 is disclosed in FIG. 1. In the conventional digital image online printing system, a customer who wants to receive a printing service of an image such as a photograph, accesses the online print server 10 through a computer terminal, an IMT-2000 mobile phone, and the Internet, and joins as a member. By uploading the image digitized by the customer's digital camera and scanner to the online print server 10, an online print service is provided so that the customer can obtain high-definition photos without having expensive printers 70 and 80. Was intended.

To this end, the conventional digital image online print system includes an online print server 10, a member manager 20, an image manager 30, an electronic payment unit 40, and a network security system 50 on a network. The image of the customer through the contrast correction unit 61, the edge enhancement unit 62, and the color matching processing unit 63 of the image processing unit 60 connected to the image management unit 30, Printed to the main printer 80, and delivered to the customer through the delivery network (90).

In particular, the conventional digital image online printing system secures a local print destination including a local print machine 70 that is online near a residence of a customer, a partner company such as a franchise, and the like, and the image processing unit 60 therein. Prints the image file of the customer who processed the image in. Therefore, the customer directly visited the affiliated company to go to print pictures, to solve the problems of the previous delivery.

However, the conventional technique can cause server load because it uploads images of multiple members through a single server, and can handle large image files (250-300 Mbytes per file) that photo professionals want. It is not possible to print it online or to edit it directly on the web.

In addition, the conventional technology is intended to be able to search for their photo files in the form of electronic albums under the security system for the network after joining as a member on the web, but basically processed by the digital rights management technology for the image itself Because it is managed in an unattended state, there is no fundamental countermeasure against hacking technology beyond imagination. Therefore, it is very difficult to manage a large number of professional photo files that can be easily pirated and misused commercially due to the characteristics of digital products. Since it is a poor situation, it is difficult to actually build a service that can be conveniently and safely used by photography professionals, and the distribution business of digital goods is difficult.

In addition, the conventional technology additionally has a disadvantage in that it is difficult to provide a reliable and convenient one-stop service for a large amount of photo scanning, color output, and CD-ROM production due to the inadequate digital copyright management of digital goods. .

Accordingly, the present invention minimizes the problem of simultaneous access to the distributed server structure, and can safely and conveniently print professional photos on the Internet through the database image processing process with digital rights management technology, infinite capacity Its purpose is to provide a video contents printing system through the Internet that can provide printing services to members as well as non-members through e-mail.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to apply a watermark technique and encryption technology, then to correct, modify, image processing and the database to the customer's desired pictures (video) on the website so that you can view and print in an easier and more convenient way It provides a user interface and therefore prevents illegal copying and misuse of digital content, ensures stability and clarity of data when used by customers, facilitates the distribution of digital content and facilitates the collection of vast amounts of personal and group photos. It is to provide the best cutting-edge services such as printing and managing photos efficiently and printing them so that anytime, anywhere computer connected to the Internet can be utilized.

1 is a schematic network diagram of a digital image online printing system according to the prior art;

2 is a network diagram illustrating a configuration and flow of an image content printing system through the Internet according to the present invention;

3 is a block diagram for explaining the functions of the main modules on the web server shown in FIG.

4 is a view for explaining the operation principle of the user module shown in FIG.

5 is an overall flowchart illustrating a method of printing image contents through the Internet according to the present invention;

6 to 12 are flowcharts for explaining in detail the method of printing image content through the Internet using the digital rights management technology shown in FIG.

♣ Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing ♣

2: Internet 100: Web Server

101: website 102: digital conversion unit

110: user module 120: output module

130: manager module 200: watermark processing server

300: email server 400: file server

500: Digital Photo Printing Center 900: Main Server

An object of the present invention as described above is an image content printing system through the Internet that prints an image file through the Internet and a website and delivers the image file to customers. The web server, watermark processing server, e-mail server, file server and main server are configured in a distributed processing network structure, and include a digital conversion unit and a digital photo printing center. When uploading a file upload request signal through web server and email server while uploading, watermarking and encrypting, it converts the IP address of the web server to its own IP address. Image control via the Internet, which is uploaded to a watermark processing server without going through a web server Achieved by the Tenz printing system.

In addition, another object of the present invention in the image content printing method via the Internet receiving the customer's picture by mail and digitizing the image using a high-resolution scanner, a digital camera or receiving the image file of the customer over the Internet, Receive the photo in the mail and digitize the image using a high resolution scanner or digital camera, or send the customer's image file to the Internet, insert a watermark into the received image file, and correct and correct the digital image. Image processing on the CD-ROM, DVD, tape, disk, and other storage media for permanent preservation, and on the website for easy viewing, receiving, and editing of the database. Providing a user interface and web-based image Provide to customers on the site, to recover damaged or discolored photos, or to combine various backgrounds and figures, to adjust hue and contrast, to restore damage, to provide background and portrait composition and other services. Organize the steps and photos according to the purpose and form, and send a file such as text, picture, voice, music, etc. to the Internet to create a multimedia photo album in the form of commemorative photos, ID photos, electronic albums, virtual photos with an electronic card. Internet processing, including the step of processing, and a variety of memorial images, anniversary, and if necessary, the processed multimedia image is transmitted to the Internet or printed in high-definition on the web according to the customer's request on a specific day or by mail It is achieved by the image content printing method through.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a network diagram for explaining the configuration and flow of the image content printing system through the Internet according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block for explaining the functions of the main modules on the web server shown in FIG. It is also. In addition, Figure 4 is a view for explaining the operation principle of the user module shown in Figure 3, Figure 5 is an overall flow chart for explaining the image content printing method through the Internet according to the present invention. 6 to 12 are flowcharts for explaining in detail the method of printing image contents through the Internet using the digital copyright management technology illustrated in FIG. 5.

As shown in FIG. 2, the printing system of the present invention is provided with a website 101, a digital conversion unit 102, and a digital photo printing center 500 constructed of various network equipments of a distributed processing method. .

The website 101 of the present invention is a digital photograph (video material) digitalized through a device such as a scanner or a digital camera owned by a customer or a user such as an individual, a group, an expert group, or a company online through the Internet 2. ) Can be uploaded and downloaded. In addition, the website 101 may include a web server 100 having a distributed processing network structure, a watermark processing server 200, an e-mail server 300, and a server to prevent a load on a server when a plurality of customer users are connected. It is constructed with network equipment such as a file server 400 and a main server 900.

The web server 100 includes a hardware consisting of a CPU, a recording device, a memory, a web engine programmed with CGI, ASP, JSP, a web programming language, and a program for general membership management, homepage management, community management, and content management. Access to various web solutions, etc. Through this, it is responsible for accessing members and using various services of the user module described below on the web.

The watermark processing server 200 is similar to the hardware of the web server 100 mentioned above, but performs efficient file uploading, watermarking, and encryption, and at the same time through the web server 100 or the email server 300 described below. When the file upload request signal is transmitted, the IP address (Internet Protocol address) of the web server 100 is converted into its own IP address value, and the file is transferred to the watermark processing server 200 without passing through the web server 100. The software has a solution programmed for this upload. That is, the web server 100 or the e-mail server 300 receives the file upload request signal from the customer's computer terminal, and transmits it to the watermark processing server 200. The watermark processing server 200 accesses the transferred file upload request signal to allow the customer's file to be uploaded to him. Thereafter, when the file is uploaded from the customer's computer terminal (network system), the transmitted file is divided into predetermined sizes, watermarks and encryption are sequentially performed, and the files are divided and stored in the file server 400. In this case, the watermark processing server 200 can upload a large file while preventing the server load, and can minimize the loss of the transmitted file due to a network error.

The e-mail server 300 plays a role of processing attached files as well as communication means of customers registered as members and non-member customers.

The file server 400 divides and stores a file from the watermark processing server 200 when the web server 100 is responsible for accessing the website 101 of members and non-members through the Internet 2. In addition, by playing a role of transferring a large file to the digital photo print center 500, the overall network load can be reduced, and a large file can be processed at high speed. The file server 400 includes an order processing unit 401, a database management system 402, an image database 403 (hereinafter referred to as an image DB), a member DB 404, a filter DB 405, and the like. Service DB 406 is included.

The main server 900 is a server that oversees the roles of the web server 100, the watermark processing server 200, the e-mail server 300, and the file server 400 described above, and includes a user module, an administrator module, It is provided with a solution consisting of an output module, it is responsible for managing the image content printing method through the Internet to be described in detail below through the Internet access.

In addition, the digital conversion unit 102 of the present invention is located in the vicinity of a plurality of customers to receive analog photos through direct customer visits, or is located at the headquarters where the website 101 is established and delivered by mail ( After receiving the transmitted analog picture, it plays a role of digitizing it. To this end, the digital conversion unit 102 is connected to the web server 100 by a high-speed dedicated line T1, E1, and a storage medium such as a CD-ROM (CD-ROM) so that the digital pictures can be almost permanently preserved. CD ROM writer 103 to be produced, high definition scanner 104, professional digital camera 105, and although not shown, equipment for producing DVD, tape, disc, etc. Equipped with.

In addition, the digital photo printing center 500 of the present invention is professionally processed image, digital watermark (hereinafter referred to as watermark) is processed after being encrypted and divided file server 400 and a dedicated line to be encrypted and stored A solution for decrypting and restoring large files that are split, encrypted, and restored, a typical digital photo printing program for printing high-definition files, LED plotters such as HP1055CM, HP2500CP, etc. It is equipped with digital printing equipment consisting of high speed developing printers such as PHOTO Q1300, Frontier 350/370, and Noritsu QSS 2600E. In particular, the digital photo printing center 500 includes retouching, ie, an image modification program 501, and a high temperature / spray coating equipment 502 to print a high definition analog photograph of a file. The digital photo print sensor 500 delivers the printed photo to the aforementioned digital conversion unit 102 through the courier company 600, or delivers the printed photo to the customer's door by courier.

In the following, the user module, the manager module and the output module of the aforementioned main server 900 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 3, the user module 110, the output module 120, and the manager module 130 associated with the web server 100 are controlled by the main server 900, and the main server 900. Is connected to each administrator computer terminal 901 to be updated or managed.

User module 110 is a program that enables users to provide a variety of web services provided through the web server 100, an image viewer, personal image management, messages, webmail, image packaging that is a user interface for image search and viewing It is a solution that provides functions such as, community, and help.

The output module 120 is a solution that provides functions such as a web engine, a web server interface, data input / output management, and a search tool.

Administrator module 130 functions such as announcement management, community creation and management, image management (watermark), user management (members, non-members), administrator-only menu, various value-added service management, statistics management, card and album production management As a solution for providing a solution, it is possible for administrators of the administrator computer terminal 901 connected to the main server 900 to supplement, add, and manage the solution, and to produce and generate other solutions. have. In particular, the solutions of the administrator module 130 is interlocked with a file server and an e-mail server, so that administrators can easily handle the work on the network, the Internet can be programmed to handle the work from the outside. Of course it is.

As shown in FIG. 4, the user module 110 interworks with the file server 400 and the email server 300. That is, the database management system 402 that manages the database of the order management unit 401 of the file server 400, the image DB 403, the member DB 404, the filter DB 405, the additional service DB 405, and the like. By accessing the various functions of the user module 110 described above. For example, a case where a customer registered as a member uploads an image, searches and views his own image, and uses various additional services will be described below. The customer accesses the website of the present invention via the Internet, and the web server receives the web browsing request of the customer's computer terminal, and delivers the homepage information of the website to the web browser of the customer's computer terminal (S10). Subsequently, the user module 110 of the main server requests the installation of an OCX (OLE custom control) for an image viewer of a plug-in type for web through a web browser of a customer's computer terminal. Click to transfer the image viewer program to the customer's computer terminal to install (S11). Here, the OCX is a custom control using one object linking and embedding (OLE; Object Linking and Embedding), which is made for use in an application running on Microsoft Windows, of course, the present invention is different to the operating system of the customer Of course, you can provide a plug-in. In addition, the installed image viewer is a user interface for accessing various services to be described below, so that text input, voice recording, It is programmed to perform functions such as uploading photos, browsing images, searching images, checking results, compositing and editing images such as backgrounds, people, and accessories.

Thereafter, according to the request of the customer, the user module 110 of the main server transmits the watermarked image (S12), and the customer processes the image as desired on the installed image viewer (S13). In this case, the image processing refers to a process of performing color tone and contrast adjustment, restoration of damage, background and portrait composition, application of accessories, and virtual plastic surgery online according to a customer's request. In addition, the user module 110 of the main server provides a variety of additional information in accordance with the request of the customer (S14). Various additional information includes information that can be made according to the purpose and form of the photo such as electronic card, souvenir photo, ID photo, electronic album, catalog, etc. The method will be described in detail.

The image content printing method through the Internet of the present invention shown in FIG. 5 is started by an Internet user or a customer accessing a website providing the present invention through the Internet (S100). At this time, by operating the user module of the main server, the service provided on the website is displayed on the customer's web browser, or the latest information is delivered to the customer's web browser. Then, when the customer clicks the hyperlinked item to view more detailed information, the user module of the main server queries the user whether to register a member through a guide window newly displayed on the customer's web browser (S102). If the customer is an existing member, enter the ID (ID) and password, access the member authentication process (S103), if the non-member, inquires whether you want to join (S105), according to the customer A series of normal membership registration procedures (S106) is performed. In addition, the non-member open service is provided to the customer who does not register as a member in the step S105 of querying whether the member wants to join the member (S107). If a customer who is not a member wants to print his or her own picture, he or she may upload a picture using an e-mail service provided on a non-member public service (S108), and may use basic content provided basically (S109).

On the other hand, the web browser of the customer registered as a member is provided with a member service selection menu transmitted from the web server (S104), and if the customer selects a photo upload service through this, the photo upload process of uploading the photo to the watermark processing server. S110 is performed. Photo upload process (S110) is a step of receiving an image file (digital photo file) of the customer via the Internet from the file server side view to the file server. Here, the image viewer as described above can be easily used by the customer entrusted with the photo management to access the Internet website and search and use the stored photo (see FIG. 6).

The watermark processing server and the file server perform the watermark processing and DB storage steps to be described below (S120), and the stored information is transmitted to the digital photo printing center through the file server. Of the transmitted information, the image file is printed as an analog picture with high definition image quality. In addition, the printed analog pictures are delivered to the customer by a series of delivery procedures such as delivered to the customer by courier (S400).

The web server performs a photo DB search process (S130), an image processing process (S200), and a card and album production process (S300), which will be described in detail below, according to a member service selection signal of a customer.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the aforementioned photo upload process (S110), a search term related to a photograph is input on the image viewer, and a photo file on its own computer terminal directory is attached to upload the photo file (S111). Then, after a predetermined time passes, when the photo file is delivered to the file server and stored, the web server displays the photo upload result on the customer's image viewer, allowing the customer to confirm the upload result of his photo file. (S112). After that, when the customer selects the upper menu (S113), the member service selection menu is displayed again on the customer's web browser (S104).

As shown in FIG. 7, the aforementioned watermark processing and DB storage (S120) divides the uploaded image into watermark processing (S121), and asks the customer whether to store in the file server (S122). At step S123, the photo file into which the watermark is inserted is stored in the image DB of the file server. At this time, the database-based photo files are stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD, a tape, a disk, or a disk for semi-permanent preservation. Then, the member service selection menu is displayed on the customer's web browser (S104).

As shown in FIG. 8, in the photo DB search process (S130), when a customer inputs a keyword search term in an image input window on an image viewer (S131), the DBs are searched on the file server, and the result value is displayed on the image viewer. In operation S132, a reading and uploading menu is displayed on the image viewer so that the customer may view the pictures that are the searched results or upload a new picture of themselves. At this time, the file server determines whether the photographic image found by the keyword search is selected as a background and a photograph to be synthesized (S134), and delivers the member service selection menu to the customer's web browser (S104), or the synthesis described below. The method selection step S232 proceeds (see FIG. 9).

As shown in FIG. 9, in the image processing process S200, a customer first performs a photo DB search process S130 and selects a service menu on an image viewer (S201).

That is, when the customer selects tonal and contrast adjustments (S210), the image viewer provides a function menu that allows the customer to adjust the tonality and contrast of the searched specific image (S211), and according to the click signal of the view result button, And it shows the image with the contrast changed (S212).

In addition, when the customer selects to restore the damage and focus (S220), the image viewer provides a function menu for inputting the restoration method (S221), and shows the restored image according to the click signal of the customer's view result button ( S222).

In addition, when the customer selects a photo collage (S230), the image viewer receives a plurality of backgrounds and images or photos to be synthesized from the file server and presents them to the customer, and allows the customer to select the background and photo as desired (S231). ). In this case, when the customer selects the desired background and photo, the file server search process (S130) described above is performed in the file server, and the image viewer displays a composition method selection menu (S232). In addition, the image viewer displays a special effect selection menu, and when the customer selects the desired effect, the image viewer proceeds to the corresponding effect process (S233). In addition, the image viewer shows a special effect processed image in accordance with the click signal of the customer view button (S234).

In addition, when the processes of the above-described menus are finished, the watermark processing and the DB storing step are performed again (S120). In addition, when the customer selects other services (S240), a service such as applying a hairstyle, accessories or virtual plastic surgery is in progress.

That is, as shown in FIG. 10, as described above in the other services S240, the customer performs a photo DB search process S130 on the image viewer and selects a service menu in S241.

That is, when the customer selects the hairstyle and accessory service menu (S242), the image viewer provides a function menu after selecting the clothes, the hairstyle and the accessory (S243), and the water according to the click signal of the view result button of the customer. After applying the mark, the customer is shown an image to which the costume, hairstyle, accessories, etc. are applied (S244).

In addition, when the customer selects the virtual plastic surgery in the service menu (S245), the image viewer provides a function menu for adjusting the application area and degree (S246), and the watermark according to the click signal of the customer view button After the application, the virtual plastic surgery image is shown to the customer (S247).

Thereafter, the image viewer queries the customer whether to re-execute (S248), and the applied image is stored in the image DB through the watermark processing and DB storage step (S120).

As shown in FIG. 11, in the card and album production process (S300), the user selects a card and album on the image viewer (S301), and the results of the selected cards and albums are displayed (S302). After the customer enters the desired sentence, the sentence is displayed in the state in which the sentence is input to the selected card and album (S303). In addition, the customer records his voice on the image viewer and transmits it through the Internet (S304). The transmitted result value is displayed on the image viewer of the customer, and the customer can view the applied image as he / she desires or hear the recorded voice (S305), and the image DB through the watermark processing and DB storage step (S120). Are stored in.

Below, the printing and delivery process (S400) mentioned above will be described. First, the image transmitted after the watermark processing and image processing from the file server is edited into digital media, and then stored in a CD-ROM, a DVD, a tape, a disk, a disk, or an image. After being corrected by the fix program and printed as a high-definition analog photograph, it is output and then finished by a high temperature / spray coating equipment (S410). In more detail, in the production step of digital media (S411), the transmitted image is edited and produced as digital media, and according to the customer's intention to download (S412), the produced digital media is downloaded to the customer, that is, the user. Or (S414), by using a media production equipment, such as a CD-ROM writer, the CD-ROM, DVD, tape, disk to produce and store (S413). Here, in the case of non-members, the produced digital media can be transmitted via e-mail, and the members can receive the watermarked multimedia image on a specific day or customer in accordance with an anniversary, various congratulations, and ID photo requests registered in the member DB. Transfer from the web to the Internet as required.

In the case of print output (S421), an output size and an option are selected using a digital printing equipment (S422), and the digital image is printed and output as a high definition analog photograph (S4223). Printed pictures are assigned distinct items such as names, symbols, delivery numbers, barcodes, and the like, and are added to the mail and courier shipment list (S415). In addition, on the website, depending on whether the desired recipient is the person or another person, words to be added to the recipient are added (S416, S417), and the member service selection menu is then provided to the user's web browser (S104).

The image content printing system through the Internet according to the present invention is a technology that protects copyrights efficiently and effectively stores, distributes, and manages a large amount of photographic material on the Internet by preventing security and illegal use by using watermark technology. It can fundamentally prevent the risk of discoloration, loss, and fire caused by the storage of photos, and the risk of fire due to time, which can reflect the life of photos containing important data and precious memories. You can view and receive pictures from an internet connection, and save and use pictures over the Internet without having to take pictures taken with a digital camera on media such as diskettes.

In addition, the image content printing system through the Internet according to the present invention provides a synthesis and special effects of a variety of backgrounds, figures, and users with a simple operation on the web without the user having to purchase a specialized software for image processing at a high price to learn the detailed usage. By creating a new image that fits the customer's preferences and professionally dealing with the digitization of the photo, it can reduce the individual burden on the complexity of expensive equipment and replace the trouble of outputting and delivering the contents according to the necessary purpose of the photographic material. There is enlightenment that can be done.

Ultimately, the image content printing method using the digital copyright management technology of the present invention is a technology that protects, distributes, and manages copyrights by preventing the security and illegal use of digital contents, and thus, information (contents) that are most important in the 21st century knowledge information industry. With the effective preservation and systematic management of photographic images, it has the advantage of meeting the expectation of the government policy aiming to be the leader in the center of the world through advanced informatization.

In addition, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed for the purpose of illustration, those skilled in the art will be able to various modifications, changes, additions, etc. within the spirit and scope of the present invention, such modifications and modifications belong to the following claims You will have to look.

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In the image content printing system via the Internet that prints an image file through the Internet (2) and the website 101 and delivers it to customers, Web server 100, watermark processing server 200, e-mail server 300, file server 400 and the like so as to prevent the server load when a plurality of customers are connected through the website 101 The main server 900 is configured in a distributed processing network structure, and includes a digital conversion unit 102 and a digital photo printing center 500, The watermark processing server 200 performs efficient file uploading, watermarking, and encryption, and when the file uploading request signal is transmitted through the web server 100 and the email server 300, the web server 100 By converting the IP address (Internet Protocol address) value to its own IP address value, the image file is uploaded to the watermark processing server 200 via the web server 100, characterized in that via the Internet Image Content Printing System. The method of claim 1, The main server 900 includes a user module 110 that provides functions such as an image viewer, a personal image management, a message, a webmail, an image packaging, a community, a help, etc., to a customer for image searching and viewing; An output module 120 providing a web engine, a web server interface, data input / output management, and a search tool; Provides administrators with functions such as announcement management, community creation and management, image management (watermark), user management (members, non-members), administrator-only menu, various value-added service management, statistics management, card and album management Image content printing system via the Internet, characterized in that it comprises a manager module (130). In the method of printing image contents through the Internet which receives a photograph of a customer by mail and digitizes the image using a high resolution scanner or a digital camera or sends the image file of the client to the Internet, Receiving the customer photo by mail and digitizing the image using a high resolution scanner or a digital camera or receiving the image file of the customer over the Internet; Inserting a watermark into the received image file, correcting, correcting, and processing a digital image, and storing the database on a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD, tape, disk, or the like to be suitable for permanent preservation; Providing a user interface on a website for easily viewing, receiving, and editing the databased images; The database can be viewed by the customer on the website, to recover the damaged or discolored photos, or to synthesize the various backgrounds and people, if there is a need to adjust the hue and contrast, damage restoration, background and people Providing synthesis and other services; By arranging the photos according to the purpose and form and sending files such as texts, pictures, voices, and music to the Internet, a multimedia photo album is produced and processed into an e-card in the form of commemorative photos, ID photos, electronic albums, virtual photos. Steps; Printing the contents of the image on the Internet, comprising the step of transmitting the multimedia images processed on various occasions and ID photographs, if necessary, on a specific day or on the web according to a customer's request, or printing the images in high definition. Way. The method of claim 3, The image content printing system and printing method through the Internet, characterized in that the hue and contrast adjustment, damage restoration, background and portrait composition is processed in real time by providing a user interface on the website. The method of claim 3, The other service is a method of printing image content via the Internet, characterized in that the application of the costume, hairstyle, accessories and virtual plastic surgery to the image file.