KR20040006708A - A digital camera connected with internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and device for an unmanned photographing is provided to transmit a photograph file to a wanted person as an E-mail, store the photograph file in a server, and enable a user to download the photograph file by taking a digital photograph with a tourist resort and a relic for a background and paying the price thereof using cash, a credit card, or a mobile phone. CONSTITUTION: A user selects one's use language in a tourist resort(1). The user pays a price using cash, a credit card, or a mobile phone(2). The user(photographed person) selects a frame of a photograph by adjusting a camera(3). Many pictures are taken through an instant photographing or an automatic photographing(4). The user inputs a text on the predetermined portion(for example, one corner) of the picture(5). If the edition is completed, the pictures are printed(6). If an E-mail is inputted completely, the picture is transmitted to a receiver(7). If the E-mail is transmitted normally, a confirmation is loaded on a screen, and an inherent ID of the photographed file is received from an exclusive service server(8). The ID and a receipt are output together(9).

Description

A digital camera connected with internet}

The present invention can be settled by cash, credit card, or mobile phone, and take digital pictures in the background of tourist attractions, amusement parks, relics, historical sites, etc. It is invented so that the user can download it when needed.

Inventions similar to the present invention include (1) instant developing for ID photos and (2) sticker photographing machines for sale.

(1) Instant cameras are manufactured for personal identification photos and have poor image quality. (2) Sticker cameras are about 1 inch in size and are used for decorative purposes rather than practical values. All of them are used a lot for easy operation and low cost, but it is impossible to take a high-quality one-time unmanned auto photograph in the background of famous outdoor parks, tourist attractions, historic sites and relics.

In addition, portable digital cameras and high-resolution photo printers are produced and sold. However, it is inconvenient to carry a mobile phone during tourism or travel.

The screen frame moves up, down, left and right, zoom-wide with the touch screen or jog shuttle on the monitor and appears on the monitor.

The mechanical control of the camera is driven by a motor that supports the camera, and its signal is adjusted between touch screen adjustments and jog shuttle switches.

There is a photo editing function to input the desired contents through the pen mouse and touch screen type keyboard.

After taking a picture, it is immediately output to a high-definition printer. When an e-mail address is entered into the Internet function built in the present invention, the outputted picture file is immediately sent by e-mail.

The file information is stored in a service dedicated server through the Internet from the computer inherent in the present invention, and can be downloaded later to the user's computer at home or work when the user desires. At this time, a firewall is installed on the server to prevent anyone other than the photographer from accessing the stored file. In order to go beyond this step, the camera sends a unique I.D. of the photo file from the dedicated server to the photographing device immediately after shooting and automatically prints the I.D. from the receipt printer to the user.

1 is an overall configuration diagram in which the camera body and the dedicated service server S are actually connected to the Internet.

The user (A) can take a picture of the subject (A 'or A) and immediately print the picture through the printer of the main body, and convert the picture information into a transmission file so that the picture is sent to the recipient (B) designated by the user through a dedicated server. Will be sent.

The server automatically calculates the unique I.D. of the transferred picture and sends it to the main body along with the delivery confirmation email. The main body outputs the I.D. If user (A) later accesses a dedicated service server via the Internet and inputs a unique I.D., the user (A) can download the photograph of (A ') or (A) photographed by himself / herself anytime and anywhere.

2 is a structural diagram of a camera body

3 is a flow chart that appears on a monitor and points to a touch screen

4 is a flowchart of overall information processing

Hereinafter, described in detail by the accompanying drawings as follows.

The overall operating system is shown in [Figure 1]. After making a payment, the user (A) rotates the camera up, down, left, and right through the touch screen control panel or the jog shuttle type switch on the monitor of the main body, and operates the zoom-wide function to operate the famous landscape, structure (C) or person ( Take a picture with A 'or A).

After taking a picture, you can input information such as a signature or a letter on a picture through a pen mouse or a touch screen input device.

User A sends the picture file contained in the recipient B's Internet address.

The service server calculates a unique I.D. for the photograph taken by the user A, sends it to the main body, and outputs it with the receipt.

The user A downloads a file photographed by himself / herself for a certain period of time and downloads the file anywhere on the Internet.

2 is a structural diagram of a main body.

The main part of the main body is a control box, digital camera, printer, bill payment machine, touch screen and screen monitor with multilingual interface, receipt and I.D. Through the monitor, there is a function to adjust the camera's direction and zoom function by touch screen method or jog shuttle method, to input text, and to edit text.

3 is a process in which the operation proceeds with the touch screen on the monitor.

No. 1 is installed in tourist spots, so foreigners use it frequently.

No. 2 is the payment stage. You can also pay by credit card, cash or mobile phone.

In step 3, the frame of the picture to be taken is touched or the jog shuttle switch is used to adjust the camera's up, down, left and right, zoom-wide function to select the frame that suits the intention of the photographer.

4 is the shooting stage. It has a shutter that shoots immediately and a timer that shoots automatically after a few seconds. Several successive shots can be taken by pressing the shutter once. In this case, the photographer can select a favorite picture.

Number five is the writing phase. You can write on the corner of the picture or by using a pen mouse or a touch screen keyboard. Automatically input location information and time of day.

When editing 5 is completed, the printing proceeds to the printing step 6. During the printing process, the next step, step 7, is carried out. If the user selects the 6th printing function in the 2nd payment step, the user is asked whether to add the Internet mail function again. If the user selects up to 6 times, the user can make an additional payment if the user wants to send the mail. The next step is to enter the 7th mail address input step.

When the 7th E-mail is completed, the recipient is sent through the ENTER key.

If the e-mail is sent normally, the confirmation message appears on the screen and receives the unique I.D. of the shooting file from the dedicated service server.

The 9 is printed with the I.D. and the receipt.

After 10 times, the unit's operation is completed and the unit returns to its default state.

After that, the user can access the dedicated service server on the Internet and input the I.D. given to the user to use the photographic material photographed by the user.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main command and information processing by summarizing the overall configuration of FIG.

The present invention is installed in famous tourist sites, historical sites, etc., and has high utility value for tourists.

The user can take a beautiful background and portraits of the local area at a small cost without the need of a camera at a travel destination, etc. The installer generally installs the present invention where the background is the best, so the user has the ease of shooting.

In addition, it has the advantage of transferring digital photos to the Internet instantly to anyone who wants anywhere in the world through an automated process. You can also attach autographs or letters to express your intentions and send e-mails to your friends and family.

After leaving the scene, the photographer can download the file he / she has taken through the Internet from anywhere and can prevent the leakage of information to others by assigning a unique I.D.

When the whole process comes up as a question on the monitor, the user can easily use the entire process by simply answering the touch screen.

Designed for the convenience of travelers, the value of the travel destination will increase when installed in the travel destination.

Claims (2)

In the unmanned digital camera installed and used in tourist spots, Selecting a language used by the user; Making a payment for royalties by cash, credit card, mobile phone payment; Photographing; Inputting letters, notes, signs, etc. with a pen mouse or a touch screen around the picture or after the picture is taken by the user; Outputting through a printer; Sending an e-mail to a designated recipient through the Internet automatically generating a transmission file; Granting a unique I.D. to a user's photo file at the dedicated service server; The server operates the service server and the main body of the camera, including the step of providing the visitor with the stored photo files on the Internet when the I.D. Digital Camera, Control Box, Photo Printer, Internet LAN Adapter, Camera Body with Receipt and I.D. Printer, Camera Drive Motor, Billing Function