TWI694415B - Image synthesis pringting method - Google Patents

Abstract

An image synthesis printing method includes following operations. An image synthesis edit application for determining the first block and second block of the selective layout placement is executed by a mobile device. At least one image is imported to one of the first block and the second block by the image synthesis edit application. An image synthesis result is uploaded to a corporate printing server. The two dimensional barcode of the image synthesis result is displayed by a bill unit. The two dimensional barcode is scanned by the multimedia system. Multimedia system prints a payment information sheet and downloads the image synthesis result from the corporate printing server. Multimedia system connects to multi-function printer of a store, and the multi-function printer prints the result of image synthesis edit.

Description

Image synthesis printing method

This disclosure relates to a printing method, and more particularly to an image synthesis printing method.

Preparing hand-made gifts at festivals or special events is a social way for modern people to increase their relationship with friends or family.

The photography technology of the current mobile device is mature, many people will print out the captured images in the mobile device, and complete the hand-made gifts through complicated image cutting, manual collage and decoration, so how to efficiently image Synthesis and printing is one of the important topics in this field.

The present invention proposes an image synthesis printing method to solve the problems of the prior art.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the image synthesis printing method provided by the present invention includes: executing an enterprise application by a mobile device, and when the image synthesis printing service of the enterprise application is selected, the mobile device executes the image Like the composition editing program, the image composition editing program is used to determine the layout of the selected layout, the selected version The surface configuration includes a first block and a second block, and an image synthesis editing program is used to import at least one picture to at least one of the first block and the second block; the mobile device combines the first block and the second area The image synthesis editing results of the block are uploaded to the enterprise print server; the two-dimensional barcode of the pickup of the image synthesis editing result is displayed by the billing unit in the image synthesis editing program; the two-dimensional barcode of the pickup is scanned in the multimedia system of the store , The multimedia system prints the payment information sheet and downloads the image synthesis and editing results through the enterprise print server. The multimedia system is connected to the store's multi-function office machine, and the multi-function office machine prints out the image synthesis and editing results; and consumption Hold the payment information sheet to the cashier to complete the checkout.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the selected layout is selected from a plurality of candidate layouts, and the plurality of candidate layouts includes a horizontal single-sided layout, a straight single-sided layout, a horizontal double-sided layout, and a direct layout. At least one of the double-sided layouts.

In an embodiment of the invention, the selected layout is a horizontal single-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, the first block of the selected layout is located above the dividing line, and the second block of the selected layout is located on the partition Below the line, the image synthesis editing program is used to import pictures into the first block or the second block.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the selected layout is a straight single-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, the first block of the selected layout is located to the left of the dividing line, and the second block of the selected layout is located at To the right of the dividing line, the image synthesis editing program is used to import pictures into the first block or the second block.

In an embodiment of the invention, the selected layout is a horizontal double-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, the first block of the selected layout is located above the dividing line, and the second block of the selected layout is located on the partition Offline The image synthesis editing program is used to import the respective pictures to the first block and the second block.

In an embodiment of the invention, the selected layout is a straight double-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, the first block of the selected layout is located to the left of the divider, and the second block of the selected layout is located at To the right of the dividing line, the image synthesis editing program is used to import the respective pictures into the first block and the second block.

In an embodiment of the invention, the image is imported into the picture in the picture database in the mobile device through the user interface in the mobile device.

In an embodiment of the invention, after the image synthesis editing result is uploaded to the enterprise print server, the image synthesis editing program will display whether the image synthesis editing result is uploaded successfully, so that the user can know the upload status in real time.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the billing unit provides a function of viewing the image synthesis editing result for the user to confirm whether to print.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the billing unit further includes a payment deadline. If the payment time exceeds the payment deadline, the enterprise print server will delete the image synthesis editing result.

100‧‧‧Image synthesis printing system

120‧‧‧Mobile device

122‧‧‧Processing unit

124‧‧‧User interface

126‧‧‧ storage unit

140‧‧‧Enterprise print server

160‧‧‧Multimedia system

180‧‧‧ cash register

190‧‧‧Multifunctional office machine

CST‧‧‧Store

QRC‧‧‧ Pick up 2D barcode

200‧‧‧Image synthesis printing method

S210, S220, S230, S240, S250

300‧‧‧horizontal single-sided layout

400‧‧‧Straight single-sided layout

500‧‧‧Horizontal double-sided layout configuration

600‧‧‧Straight double-sided layout

IMG1, IMG2, IMG3, IMG4, IMG5, IMG6

Blocks BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, BL8‧‧‧

SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4 ‧‧‧ divider

In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the drawings are described as follows: FIG. 1 illustrates an image synthesis printing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Schematic diagram of the system.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an image synthesis printing method according to an embodiment of the disclosure

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a horizontal single-sided layout according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a straight single-sided layout according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a horizontal double-sided layout according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a straight double-sided layout according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The following is a detailed description of the embodiments in conjunction with the drawings, but the specific embodiments described are only used to explain the case, not to limit the case, and the description of the structural operation is not used to limit the order of execution, any component The recombined structure and the resulting devices with equal effects are all covered by the disclosure.

It should be understood that, in this disclosure, when an element is referred to as "electrically connected" or "electrically coupled" to another element, it may be directly connected or coupled to another element, or it may be There is an additional element. In contrast, when an element is referred to as "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, there are no additional elements present. Further, "electrically connected" or "connected" may further represent the connection or interaction between two or more components.

In addition, it should be understood that in the present disclosure, although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms can only be used to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this embodiment, the first element may be referred to as the second element, and similarly, the second element may be referred to as the first element.

In addition, it should be understood that when used in this disclosure, the terms "including", "having", "including", and "containing" should be understood as open-ended terms, meaning "including, but not limited to." In addition, it should be understood that when used in this specification, the meanings of "a" and "the" also include plurals unless clearly indicated in the text.

Please refer to Figure 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an image synthesis printing system 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the image synthesis printing system 100 includes a mobile device 120, an enterprise print server 140, a multimedia system 160, a cash register 180, and a multifunction printer 190 installed in the store CST.

Specifically, the mobile device 120 may be a device such as a smart phone or a tablet computer, which may be provided with a processing unit 122, a user interface 124, and a storage unit 126. The processing unit 122 is electrically coupled to the user interface 124 and the electronic Sexually coupled to the storage unit 126.

For example, in some embodiments, the processing unit 122 may be an integrated circuit such as a central processing unit, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), or a field programmable gate array (Field -programmable gate array, FPGA), Special application integrated circuits (application specific integrated circuit, ASIC) or logic circuits are used to perform calculations or data processing.

The storage unit 126 may be a random access memory (Random Access Memory, RAM), flash memory (flash memory), read only memory (Read Only Memory, ROM), hard disk, optical disk, flash drive, or any Those skilled in the art can think of a storage medium with the same function within the scope of this disclosure document.

In some embodiments, the user interface 124 may be a display panel or a touch screen for displaying or inputting information on the mobile device 120.

The enterprise print server 140 may be a central network room of an enterprise, and is connected to the mobile device 120 via a network for storing and computing user upload information.

In practice, for example, the store CST may be a retail window or a convenience store, but the invention is not limited to convenience stores. In terms of architecture, the multimedia system 160, the cash register 180, and the multifunction printer 190 are connected to each other and are located in the same store CST. In some embodiments, the cash register 180 may be an electronic cash register or an electronic cash box. The MFP 190 may include an input device, a screen, a thermal paper printer, a photo printer, a photocopier, a fax machine, a scanner, a network device, etc. It may be an independent machine or it may be integrated into Multimedia machine, those who are familiar with this skill should choose it flexibly according to the needs at the time.

When the user executes the image synthesis editing program through the processing unit 122 of the mobile device 120, the user imports the image from the storage unit 126 for image synthesis editing, and uploads the image synthesis editing result to the enterprise print server 140 via the network , Use the user interface 124 to connect with the multimedia system 160 in the store CST, in the store The multimedia system 160 in the home CST is connected to the cash register 180 and the multifunction printer 190 at the same time to complete printing and payment.

In order to further elaborate on the image synthesis printing method 200 executed by the above image synthesis printing system 100, please refer to FIG. 2, which is an image synthesis printing method according to an embodiment of the invention 200 flow chart. As shown in FIG. 2, the image synthesis printing method 200 includes steps S210, S220, S230, S240, and step S250. It should be understood that the steps mentioned in this embodiment, unless specifically stating the order, They can be adjusted according to actual needs, and can even be executed simultaneously or partially.

In step S210, after the user executes the image synthesis printing program of the enterprise application in the processing unit 122 with the mobile device 120, the selected layout is determined. In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first 3 is a schematic diagram of a horizontal single-sided layout 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The horizontal single-sided layout 300 includes a first block BL1, a second block BL2, and a separation line SL1. Suppose step S210 determines that the selected layout is the horizontal single-sided layout 300 shown in FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the horizontal single-sided layout 300 includes a dividing line SL1, a first block BL1, and a second area Block BL2, above the dividing line SL1 of the horizontal single-sided layout 300 is the first block BL1, and below the dividing line SL1 of the horizontal single-sided layout 300 is the first block BL2, the user uses the user interface 124 Import the picture IMG1 from the database in the storage unit 126 to the horizontal single-sided layout 300 through the processing unit 122. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the picture IMG1 is imported to the second block BL2 to complete Image synthesis editing. However, this disclosure does not limit the import of the image IMG1 to the second block BL2 as shown in FIG. 3. In another embodiment, the user can also use the user interface 124 The picture IMG1 is imported into the first block BL1 (not shown) in the horizontal single-sided layout 300.

In this disclosure, step S210 determines that the selected layout is not limited to the horizontal single-sided layout 300 shown in FIG. 3. Please refer to FIG. 4 as well. FIG. 4 is a straight layout according to an embodiment of the present invention. A schematic diagram of a single-sided layout 400. The straight-sided single layout 400 includes a first block BL3, a second block BL4, and a dividing line SL2. The left side of the dividing line SL2 of the straight single-sided layout 400 is the first block BL3, and the right side of the dividing line SL2 of the straight single-sided layout 400 is the second block BL4, the user uses the user interface 124 to pass The processing unit 122 imports the image IMG2 from the database in the storage unit 126 to the first block BL3 for image synthesis editing. However, this disclosure does not limit importing the picture IMG2 to the first block BL3 as shown in FIG. 4, in another embodiment, the user can also import the picture IMG2 to the user interface 124 The second block BL4 (not shown) in the straight single-sided layout 400.

In addition, the step S210 determines that the selected layout is not limited to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Please refer to FIG. 5 together. FIG. 5 is a horizontal double-sided layout according to an embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram of configuration 500. As shown in FIG. 5, it is determined that the selected layout is a horizontal double-sided layout configuration 500. The horizontal double-sided layout configuration 500 includes a first block BL5, a second block BL6, and a dividing line SL3. Above the dividing line SL3 of the horizontal double-sided layout 500 is the first block BL5, and below the dividing line SL3 of the horizontal double-sided layout 500 is the second block BL6, the user passes the processing unit 122 through the user interface 124 Import the picture IMG3 from the database in the storage unit 126 to the first block BL5, and import the picture IMG4 to the second block BL6 to complete the image synthesis editing, here In the embodiment, the picture IMG3 and the picture IMG4 are opposite in the layout direction of the layout. In another embodiment, the picture IMG3 and the picture IMG4 are arranged in the same layout direction (for example, the same direction is upward or the same direction is downward). In the example, the picture IMG3 and the picture IMG4 are mirror-symmetrical to each other. In addition, the picture IMG3 may be the same as the picture IMG4, or the picture IMG3 may be two different images different from the picture IMG4.

Similarly, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a straight double-sided layout 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The straight double-sided layout 600 includes a first block BL7, a second block BL8, and a dividing line SL4. The left side of the dividing line SL4 of the 600 on the straight double-sided layout is the first block BL7, and the right side of the dividing line SL4 of the 600 on the straight double-sided layout is the second block BL8. The processing unit 122 imports the picture IMG5 from the database in the storage unit 126 to the first block BL7, and imports the picture IMG6 to the second block BL8 to complete the image synthesis editing, wherein the picture IMG5 may be the same as the picture IMG6 Or different, the layout direction of the picture IMG5 and the picture IMG6 can be opposite, the same or mirror symmetry.

In step S220, after the image synthesis editing is completed, the image synthesis editing result is uploaded to the enterprise print server 140 via the mobile device 120 via the network. In one embodiment, the image synthesis editing program will immediately display the upload status of the image synthesis editing results, and the user can know the image synthesis editing results as soon as possible to ensure that the image synthesis editing results are uploaded successfully. The editing program shows that the upload of the image synthesis editing result failed. The user must confirm whether to upload again.

In step S230, the billing unit in the image synthesis editing program displays the QR code QRC of the pickup that belongs to the result of the image synthesis editing, as a basis for the user to pick up at the store. In one embodiment, the billing unit provides a function of viewing the image synthesis and editing results, for the user to confirm whether the image synthesis and editing results are correct, and to ensure the accuracy of the printing target. The billing unit also includes a payment deadline. The user must complete the payment within the payment deadline. If the payment time exceeds the payment deadline, the enterprise print server 140 will delete the image synthesis editing result to avoid unnecessary pictures. For example, the composite editing result occupies the storage space of the enterprise print server 140.

In step S240, the user goes to the store CST, displays the two-dimensional barcode QRC of the pickup via the user interface 124 of the mobile device 120, and scans the two-dimensional barcode QRC by the multimedia system 160 in the store CST to connect, The multimedia system 160 reads the QR code of the two-dimensional barcode for pickup and connects to the network of the enterprise print server 140 to download the image editing result. The multimedia system 160 also prints payment information sheets at the same time.

In step S250, the multimedia system 160 in the store CST is connected to the multifunction printer 190. The multifunction printer 190 receives the image synthesis editing result information and prints out the image synthesis editing result. Finally, the user holds the multimedia system 160 Print the payment information sheet to the cashier 180 to complete the checkout.

In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with the prior art. The image synthesis printing method 200 of the present invention provides a selected layout configuration and allows users to import their favorite images and synthesize them, which can be printed at a convenience store, allowing users to complete the manual work in a quick and convenient way gift.

Although this disclosure has been disclosed as above by way of implementation, it is not intended to limit this disclosure. Those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of this disclosure, so this The scope of protection of the disclosure shall be deemed as defined by the scope of the attached patent application.

200‧‧‧Image synthesis printing method

S210~S250‧‧‧Step

Claims (10)

An image synthesis printing method includes: executing an enterprise application by a mobile device, and when an image synthesis printing service of the enterprise application is selected, the mobile device executes an image synthesis editing program, the The image synthesis editing program is used to determine a selected layout, the selected layout includes a first block and a second block, and the image synthesis editing program is used to import at least one picture to the first block and At least one of the second blocks; the mobile device uploads the image synthesis editing results of the first block and the second block to an enterprise print server; The billing unit generates a two-dimensional barcode for picking up the image synthesis editing result; scans the two-dimensional barcode for picking up in a multimedia system of a store, and prints payment information according to the two-dimensional barcode for picking up by the multimedia system And download the image synthesis editing result to the multimedia system through the enterprise print server according to the two-dimensional barcode of the pickup, and the multimedia system is connected to a multi-function transaction machine of the store. The image synthesis and editing results are printed and output; and a consumer holds the payment information sheet to a cash register to complete the checkout. The image synthesis printing method as described in claim 1, wherein the selected layout is selected from a plurality of candidate layouts, and the plurality of candidate layouts includes a horizontal single-sided layout and a straight single-sided layout At least one of a horizontal double-sided layout configuration and a straight-sided double-sided layout configuration. The image synthesis printing method as described in claim 2, wherein When the selected layout is the horizontal single-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, the first block of the selected layout is located above the dividing line, and the second block of the selected layout is located Below the dividing line, the image synthesis editing program is used to import a picture into the first block or the second block. The image synthesis printing method according to claim 2, wherein when the selected layout is the straight single-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, and the first block of the selected layout is located at the To the left of the dividing line, the second block of the selected layout is to the right of the dividing line, and the image synthesis editing program is used to import a picture to the first block or the second block. The image synthesis printing method according to claim 2, wherein the selected layout is the horizontal double-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, and the first block of the selected layout is located on the dividing line In this way, the second block of the selected layout is located below the dividing line, and the image synthesis editing program is used to import a respective picture to the first block and the second block. The image synthesis printing method according to claim 2, wherein the selected layout is the straight double-sided layout, the selected layout includes a dividing line, and the first block of the selected layout is located at the dividing line On the left, the second block of the selected layout is located on the right of the dividing line, and the image synthesis editing program is used to import a respective picture to the first block and the second area Piece. The image synthesis printing method according to claim 1, wherein the picture is imported into a picture in a picture database in the mobile device through a user interface in the mobile device. The image synthesis printing method as described in claim 1, wherein after the image synthesis editing result is uploaded to the enterprise print server, the image synthesis editing program will display whether the image synthesis editing result is uploaded successfully, let The user immediately knows the upload status. The image synthesis printing method as described in claim 1, wherein the billing unit provides a function for viewing the result of image synthesis editing for the user to confirm whether to perform printing. The image synthesis printing method as described in claim 1, wherein the billing unit further includes a payment deadline, and if the payment time exceeds the payment deadline, the enterprise print server will delete the image synthesis editing result.

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