JP2012146151A - Terminal and method for image output receiving, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

An image output receiving terminal and the like capable of suitably arranging and printing image data and text data converted from audio data added to the image data are provided.
A text conversion unit 64 included in a computer in an image output receiving terminal converts audio data into text when audio data is added among selected images received by an image selection unit 63. To do. In addition, the text conversion unit 64 extracts the feature amount (sound volume, frequency, etc.) of the audio data, and determines the character type (font), character size, character color, etc. according to the feature amount. The print execution unit 67 places the image data to be printed and the converted text data at predetermined positions, converts them to print data, and executes printing of the print data.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an image output receiving terminal that prints image data with audio data, and in particular, image data and text data converted from audio data added to the image data can be suitably arranged and printed. The present invention relates to a possible image output receiving terminal and the like.

  In recent years, image printing systems that print image data stored in storage media owned by users have become widespread. A user can print an image taken with a digital camera or the like by operating an image output receiving terminal of the image print system.

  For example, Patent Document 1 relates to a print processing apparatus that takes a photograph taken with a digital camera or the like and prints it on printing paper. If there is sound data corresponding to the photograph data, the sound data is converted into character information. A technique has been proposed in which the character information is arranged on an image as a balloon picture and printed.

JP 2000-108445 A

  In the technique of Patent Document 1, since the converted character information is arranged as a balloon in a predetermined layout style, if the number of characters in the character information is large, the area of the balloon for storing the character information becomes large. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to print image data and text converted from audio data added to the image data when printing image data with audio data. An image output receiving terminal, an image output receiving method, and a program thereof capable of suitably arranging and printing data.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the first invention provides an input control means for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal, and audio data is added to the image data. Generating text conversion means for converting the voice data into text data; display control means for controlling display of the text data converted by the conversion means; and print data in which the image data and the text data are arranged. An image output receiving terminal comprising: a print execution means for instructing execution of printing. According to the first aspect, image data and text data converted from audio data added to the image data can be suitably arranged and printed.

The image conversion apparatus further includes a selection unit that selects predetermined image data to be printed from the image data, and the text conversion unit is configured to add audio data to the predetermined image data selected by the selection unit. The voice data is converted into text data.
As a result, it is possible to efficiently perform the printing process by converting only the audio data added to the selected image data into text data instead of converting all the audio data into text data.

The text conversion means determines at least one of a character size, a font, and a character color of the text data based on the feature amount of the audio data.
Thereby, a more entertaining print service can be provided.

Editing means for editing the text data is further provided.
As a result, the user can edit the printed matter as desired.

The display control means further controls display of a list of thumbnail images of the image data, and also controls display of a mark indicating that the audio data is added on the thumbnail image of the image data.
Thereby, the user can easily confirm whether or not audio data is added to the image data.

The image processing apparatus further includes search means for distinguishing and searching image data to which the audio data is added and image data to which the audio data is not added from the image data whose input is controlled by the input control means.
As a result, the user can easily place a print order for only the image data to which the audio data is added.

When the shooting position information is added to the image data, the print execution unit generates print data in which a map indicating a shooting point is arranged based on the shooting position information, and instructs execution of printing.
As a result, the user can obtain a printed matter in which the gait of the trip is recorded.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal, and when audio data is added to the image data, the audio data is converted into text data. A text conversion step; a display control step for controlling display of the text data converted by the conversion step; and print execution for generating print data in which the image data and the text data are arranged and instructing execution of printing An image output receiving method comprising: steps.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal, and when audio data is added to the image data, the audio data is converted into text data. A text conversion step; a display control step for controlling display of the text data converted by the conversion step; and print execution for generating print data in which the image data and the text data are arranged and instructing execution of printing A program for causing a computer to execute processing including steps.

  According to the present invention, in printing image data with audio data, an image output reception terminal and an image capable of suitably arranging and printing image data and text data converted from audio data added to the image data An output receiving method and its program can be provided.

It is an external appearance perspective view of the image output reception terminal which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the hardware of an image output reception terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the hardware of a bookbinding machine. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a computer of the image output reception terminal 1. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the imaging | photography process of the image with sound recording data. It is a flowchart explaining the process of an image output reception terminal. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a thumbnail screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a text confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a text edit screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image selection screen with a sound. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a printing method selection screen. FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display of a thumbnail screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a map screen.

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

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an image output receiving terminal 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The image output receiving terminal 1 is a terminal that receives and prints image data stored in an input medium (storage medium) or a portable terminal at a store. The image output receiving terminal 1 acquires image data from an input medium or a portable terminal (both not shown) in which image data is stored in advance, and holds the image data therein.

  Input media is, for example, DVD-ROM / CD-ROM / CD-R / CD-RW, CompactFlash (registered trademark), SD (Secure Digital) card, Mini SD card, Micro SD card, xD-Picture card, Smart Media (registered trademark), MEMORY STICK (registered trademark), USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, and the like.

Examples of the mobile terminal include a smartphone, an iPhone (registered trademark), a mobile phone with a camera, an iPad (registered trademark), and a portable personal computer. The communication method is, for example, blue
tooth (registered trademark), IR (infrared communication), and the like.

  A display 11 with a touch panel is arranged on the upper front of the image output receiving terminal 1. The display 11 with a touch panel displays operation guidance, operation status, read image data, and the like, and accepts instructions from the user. The user selects image data to be ordered for printing, instructs image processing of the image data, and the like via the display 11 with a touch panel.

  A media insertion port 12 and a communication port 13 are provided below the display 11 with a touch panel. The media insertion port 12 is an insertion port for each medium, and a plurality of insertion ports are arranged in one place. The communication port 13 is a communication port for communicating with each mobile terminal, and a plurality of communication ports (infrared ports, USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, etc.) are arranged in one place.

  The front plate 14 at the lower stage of the image output receiving terminal 1 has a receipt outlet 15, a charge insertion slot such as a coin insertion slot 16 and a banknote insertion slot 17, a change return slot 18, a printed matter outlet 19, and a door opening / closing key. 20, a maintenance key 21 and the like are provided.

  The receipt outlet 15, the coin insertion slot 16, the bill insertion slot 17, and the change return slot 18 function as billing means for requesting payment according to the order contents of the printed matter by the user. The user pays a fee for the printed matter by inserting a coin into the coin insertion slot 16 or inserting a banknote into the banknote insertion slot 17. If there is change, it is discharged from the change return port 18. Further, after collecting the fee, a receipt on which the collected amount, order contents, etc. are printed is discharged from the receipt outlet 15.

  A printed matter printed by a printer installed in the housing of the image output receiving terminal 1 is discharged to the printed matter outlet 19. The door opening / closing key 20 is a key for opening and closing the front plate 14 of the image output receiving terminal 1. The maintenance key 21 is a key for switching between an operation mode in which the user can use the image output receiving terminal 1 and a management mode in which the administrator performs maintenance and setting of the image output receiving terminal 1 and reprints a receipt. .

  Some of the image data used in this embodiment includes audio data (recorded data). When the image data with audio data is ordered to be printed, the image output receiving terminal 1 converts the audio data into text data, arranges the converted text data at a predetermined position of the corresponding image, and prints it.

  In other words, it is premised that the digital still camera owned by the user or the digital camera mounted on the portable terminal also has a recording function at the time of shooting. The digital camera can register and recognize a user's voice in advance, and stores recording data at the time of photographing in association with image data together with the recognized user information.

  Next, the basic operation of the image output reception terminal 1 will be described.

  The image output receiving terminal 1 displays the image data read from the input medium on a display 11 with a touch panel such as a liquid crystal display. The user selects an image to be ordered for printing from images read from an input medium, a portable terminal, or the like using a touch panel provided on the display 11 with a touch panel.

  In the present embodiment, there are two types of print order contents: “print” and “photo book”. “Print” is to output a sheet printed on one or both sides by a thermal transfer method or the like (perform normal image printing). A “photo book” is a book that uses a plurality of sheets of images or text printed on one or both sides by a thermal transfer method or the like, and outputs (provides) a bookbinding product.

  When the user selects an image to be printed on the screen displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel and then instructs execution of printing, the computer in the image output reception terminal 1 transfers the image data to the internal printer.

  The image output reception terminal 1 calculates and displays a charge corresponding to the print order of the printed matter to the user, issues a receipt (voucher) with a receipt printer as required, and requests the user to pay. The image output reception terminal 1 starts printing the print data when the user's payment is completed by the charging unit. Printed printed matter is discharged from the printed matter outlet 19 and provided to the user.

Further, when creating the “photo book”, the image output receiving terminal 1 conveys the printed matter to the internal bookbinding machine and binds the printed matter by a predetermined bookbinding method. The bound photo book is discharged from a photo book outlet (not shown) and provided to the user.
Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to receiving printed matter on the spot, and can also be applied to so-called “online binding”. “Online binding” means that a printed matter is ordered from a computer owned by a user or the like according to the same procedure, and a vendor binds the printed matter and receives the printed matter by mail. When the present invention is applied to “online binding”, it can be similarly realized by installing a program for executing the processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 described later on a general-purpose computer owned by a user or the like. it can. That is, the image output receiving terminal includes a general-purpose computer in which a program for executing the processes shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is installed.

  The image output receiving terminal 1 is not only for calculating charges and issuing receipts (vouchers), but also equipped with a billing machine, so that the user is requested to deposit and perform billing with cash. You can also

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the image output receiving terminal 1.

  The computer 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, an input / output unit 33, a communication unit 34, and the like. Various media reading units 41, a communication unit 42, a shutter 43, a monitor 44, a coin mech 45, a bill validator 46, a receipt journal. The processing unit 47, the printer 48, and the bookbinding machine 50 are controlled.

  The control unit 31 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes a program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for storing program instructions or data, a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. The control unit 31 controls each device connected via the bus 35 in accordance with a program stored in the storage unit 32 or the like.

  The storage unit 32 stores a program executed by the control unit 31, data necessary for program execution, an OS (Operating System), and the like. The program is, for example, an image input program, a billing process program, a receipt print process program, a maintenance program, or the like. The data is, for example, image data or print data.

  The program code is read by the control unit 31 as necessary, transferred to the RAM, read to the CPU, and executed as various functions.

  The input / output unit 33 is used during maintenance for updating a program stored in the storage unit 32, setting the image output receiving terminal 1, and the like.

  The communication unit 34 includes a communication control device, a communication port, and the like, and is a communication interface that mediates communication between the image output reception terminal 1 and a network (not shown). The communication unit 34 performs communication control between the image output reception terminal 1 and another external device (for example, an online site described later) via a network.

  The various media readers 41 are provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the media insertion ports of the media insertion port 12 and read image data stored in advance in the inserted input media. The communication unit 42 is installed corresponding to each communication port of the communication port 13 and reads image data stored in advance in the mobile terminal that is communicating.

  The shutter 43 is provided at each insertion port of the media insertion port 12 and opens and closes the input medium insertion port so that the input medium cannot be taken out during the reading process or until the accounting process is completed. The monitor 44 is the display 11 with a touch panel.

  The coin mech 45, the bill burr 46, and the receipt journal processing unit 47 serve as a charging function. The coin mech 45 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the coin insertion slot 16, and manages input / output of coins. The bill burr 46 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the bill insertion slot 17 and manages bill input / output.

  The receipt journal processing unit 47 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the receipt outlet 15 and prints a receipt according to the collected amount of the user and the order contents.

  The printer 48 is provided in the image output receiving terminal 1 corresponding to the printed matter outlet 19 and prints the printed matter. The printer 48 is a high-resolution color printer that prints image data, and a printer system such as a thermal transfer printer or an ink jet type is not particularly limited. The paper to be printed is in the form of a sheet or roll.

  The bookbinding machine 50 has rollers, a conveyance path, and the like, and binds a printed matter printed by the printer 48 by a predetermined bookbinding method to create a booklet such as a photo book and outputs it.

  The printer 48 is provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1 and performs printing there. However, the printer 48 is not limited to this, and for example, transfers the image data to the communication server 34 and a printer server connected via the network. Therefore, it is of course possible to perform printing. The bookbinding machine 50 is also provided inside the image output receiving terminal 1, and bookbinding is performed there. However, the bookbinding machine 50 is not limited to this. It may be transported and bookbinding performed there. That is, the image output receiving terminal 1, the printer 48, and the bookbinding machine 50 may be separate from each other.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the bookbinding machine 50.

  The bookbinding machine 50 may include a folding mechanism 51 that folds the printed material, a binding mechanism 52 that binds the printed material with staples, bookbinding tape, a back cover, glue, a cutting mechanism 53 that trims the printed material, and the like. . As these mechanisms, known ones can be used. The details of the bookbinding method of the photobook are known techniques as described in JP 2010-137564 A and the like.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the computer 30 in the image output reception terminal 1. At least a part of the functional units shown in FIG. 4 is realized by executing the image printing program by the control unit 31 of FIG.

  The input control unit 61 controls input of image data read by the various media reading units 41 and image data read by the communication unit 42.

  The display control unit 62 displays a list display screen of image data input to the input control unit 61, an image output service guidance screen for providing a user with a print service of image data, and text editing of image data with audio data. Controls the display on the monitor 44 of various screens such as a text editing screen.

  The image selection unit 63 accepts selection of an image by the user on the image data list display screen displayed on the monitor 44.

  The text conversion unit 64 converts the audio data into text when audio data is added to the selected image received by the image selection unit 63. In addition, the text conversion unit 64 extracts the feature amount (sound volume, frequency, etc.) of the audio data, and determines the character type (font), character size, character color, etc. according to the feature amount. Here, MFCC (Mel Frequency Cestrum Coefficient) or the like can be used as the feature amount. Details of this feature amount are well known to those skilled in the art as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-301125, and the description thereof is omitted.

  When the text is edited by the user, the text editing unit 65 updates (edits) the text data converted by the text conversion unit 64 based on the input data representing the editing content input to the input control unit 61. )

  The accounting unit 66 calculates a fee corresponding to the print order, displays the calculation result on the monitor 44, and requests payment from the user. The accounting unit 67 manages input / output of money in the coin mech 45 and the bill validator 46.

  When the billing process is completed by the billing unit 66, the print execution unit 67 places the image data to be printed (and text data if it also includes text data) at a predetermined position, converts it to print data, and converts the print data Execute printing.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5, a process for shooting an image with recorded data using a digital still camera owned by the user or a digital camera mounted on a portable terminal will be described.

  First, at the start of the photographing process of an image with recorded data, as a pre-process, the digital camera registers the user's voice in step S1. Specifically, when the user A utters “A”, the feature amount of the voice and “A” are associated and registered. Of course, when there are a plurality of users, the voice feature amount for each user and information (name, nickname, etc.) uniquely identifying the user are linked and registered. For identification of a speaker, GMM (Gaussian Mixture Model) or the like can be used. Details of this speaker identification are well known to those skilled in this field as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-301125, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S2, the digital camera determines whether or not shooting of an image with recording data is started, and waits until shooting of an image with recording data is started. For example, when the user presses the recording button or presses the shutter button halfway, photographing of an image with recording data is detected. In step S2, if the digital camera determines that shooting of an image with recording data has started, the digital camera proceeds to step S3 and performs shooting and recording in accordance with a user operation. At the end of recording, the user presses the recording button again.

  When the recording is finished, in step S4, the digital camera associates the captured image data with the recording data and stores them in the storage medium. At this time, a speaker (user) is identified based on the voice of the user registered in the process of step S1, and user information is also associated.

  In step S5, the digital camera determines whether or not re-recording is instructed. If it is determined that re-recording is not instructed, the digital camera ends the photographing process. On the other hand, if it is determined that re-recording has been instructed, the digital camera proceeds to step S6 and deletes the recording data stored in the storage medium in the process of step S4.

  In step S7, the digital camera performs recording in a state where the captured image is displayed. For example, the user presses the record button to start recording while the captured image is displayed, and presses the record button again at the end.

  In step S8, the digital camera associates the image data captured in step S3 with the recording data re-recorded in step S7, and stores them in the storage medium. At this time, a speaker (user) is identified based on the voice of the user registered in the process of step S1, and user information is also associated.

  As described above, image data with audio data is stored in a storage medium of a digital still camera owned by a user or a digital camera mounted on a portable terminal.

  In addition to the audio data recorded by the recording function installed in the digital camera, the image data used in the present embodiment is added by the text addition function installed in the digital camera. Some have data attached. In some cases, image data is taken from a digital camera to a personal computer or the like, and text data is added on the personal computer.

  The above-described shooting process of an image with recorded data is triggered by the start of shooting of an image with recorded data (step S2), but the subsequent processes are performed. Even when a new recording is instructed after the photographing process is performed, the image data with the recording data can be obtained by performing the processes of steps S7 and S8.

  Next, processing of the image output reception terminal 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 and 7. This process is always executed while the image output receiving terminal 1 is activated. It should be noted that the screens displayed during startup of the image output receiving terminal 1 are collectively referred to as “image output service guide screen” in the present invention.

  In step S21, the display control unit 62 of the image output reception terminal 1 displays a menu screen showing service contents, procedures, guidance, and the like on the display 11 with the touch panel (monitor 44), and allows the user to select various functions. For example, the user selects the type of input media, order contents (print or photo book), etc. from the menu screen displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel, and inserts the input media into the predetermined media slot 12 according to the guidance. To do.

  In step S <b> 22, the input control unit 61 of the image output reception terminal 1 reads image data stored in the input media read by the various media reading units 41.

  In step S23, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays a list of thumbnail images of the image data read in the process of step S22 on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the thumbnail screen 100.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the thumbnail screen 100 displays a list of thumbnail images P1 to P8 of image data read from the input medium. The mark M1 indicates that audio data is added to the corresponding image data, and the mark M2 indicates that text data is added to the corresponding image data. In the example of FIG. 8, audio data is added to the image data corresponding to the thumbnail images P1, P4, and P7, and text data is added to the image data corresponding to the thumbnail images P2 and P8. Audio data and text data are added to the image data corresponding to the thumbnail image P5.

  The thumbnail screen 100 also displays a “decision” button 101 for deciding image selection and a “cancel” button 102 for canceling the print order.

  The user can proceed to the next image output service guidance screen by selecting an image to be printed on the thumbnail screen 100 shown in FIG. 8 and pressing the “OK” button 101. The user can return to the menu screen by pressing a “cancel” button 102.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S24, the image selection unit 63 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not an image selection by the user has been received, and waits until an image selection is received. If the image selection unit 63 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines in step S24 that the selection of an image has been received, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S <b> 25, the text conversion unit 64 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines whether there is image data with audio data in the image data selected by the image selection unit 63. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S26, the text conversion unit 64 of the image output receiving terminal 1 converts the audio data added to the image data into text data. At this time, the text conversion unit 64 determines the character type, the character size, the character color, and the like from the feature amount of the audio data and the user information added to the image data.

  For example, the text conversion unit 64 determines the character type (Mincho for user A or female, Gothic for user B or male, and Pop for user C or child based on the feature amount of voice data and user information. Body), or the character color (red for user A or female, blue for user B or male, pink for user C or child, etc.). In addition, the character size can be determined according to the volume of the voice. Furthermore, an exclamation mark can be added when the voice is loud, and a soft image font can be used when the voice is high (female or child).

  In step S27, the display control unit 62 of the image output reception terminal 1 displays a screen for confirming the text converted by the text conversion unit 64 on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the text confirmation screen 110. As shown in FIG. 9, the text confirmation screen 110 displays a display area 111 for displaying image data with audio data and a display area 112 for displaying the converted text.

  In the text displayed in the display area 112, for example, “Wow! Cute cake! Great taste!” Is spoken by the user A with a loud voice from the feature amount of the voice data and the user information. The font size is larger than the text and is displayed in red. “Voice is loud” is displayed in blue with a normal character size because it is uttered by the user B with a normal voice level from the feature amount of voice data and user information. “Ah, sorry, sorry.” And “This is more delicious than I imagined.” Are spoken by user A with a normal voice volume from the features of the voice data and user information. It is displayed in red with a normal character size.

  The text confirmation screen 110 also includes scroll buttons 113R and 113L for changing the target image, and an “edit” button 114 for editing the text displayed in the display area 112. . The user can proceed to a text editing screen by selecting an “edit” button 114 on the text confirmation screen 110 shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S28, the input control unit 61 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines whether or not editing has been instructed, that is, whether or not the “edit” button 114 on the text confirmation screen 110 has been pressed. If it is determined that it has been performed, the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays a screen for editing the text on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the text editing screen 120. As shown in FIG. 10, in the text editing screen 120, a display area 121 for displaying text to be edited, a display area 122 for displaying target image data, an editing area 123 for editing fonts, characters An editing area 124 for editing the size, a “Done” button 125 that is pressed when editing is completed, and a keyboard 126 for inputting characters when changing text are displayed.

  In the text editing screen 120 shown in FIG. 10, the user selects a predetermined text to be edited from the texts displayed in the display area 121, and inputs or deletes new text using the keyboard 126. In addition, a predetermined font can be set in the editing area 123, and a predetermined character size can be set in the editing area 124. Then, by pressing the “Done” button 125, editing can be completed and the screen can return to the text confirmation screen 110 shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S30, the input control unit 61 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the text editing end is instructed, that is, whether or not an unillustrated editing end button is pressed, and the text editing end is instructed. If it is determined that it is not, the process returns to step S27 and the above-described processing is repeatedly executed.

  When the input control unit 61 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines in step S30 that the text editing end is instructed, or in step S25, the text converting unit 64 of the image output receiving terminal 1 is the image selecting unit 63. When it is determined that there is no image data with audio data in the selected image data, or when the input control unit 61 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines in step S28 that editing is not instructed, Proceed to step S31.

  In step S31, the display control unit 62 of the image output reception terminal 1 determines whether or not the order content input by the user on the menu screen displayed in step S21 is a photo book, and the order content is a photo book. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S32 in FIG.

  In step S32, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 arranges the text data at a predetermined position of the corresponding image data, and displays a print preview screen (not shown) on the display 11 with the touch panel. The text data is arranged at a default position (a position set in advance by the administrator of the image output reception terminal 1), but can be freely changed by the user.

  When the print preview screen is confirmed by the user after the process of step S32, the charging unit 66 of the image output receiving terminal 1 in step S33 determines the number of pages of the photo book to be ordered to the user, Encourage the designation of the number of books. For example, the user inputs the number of pages and the number of photobooks to be created from the order screen displayed on the display 11 with the touch panel. The accounting unit 66 of the image output receiving terminal 1 calculates the total price for the print order from the user, and displays the calculation result (print price) on the display 11 with the touch panel.

In step S <b> 34, the print execution unit 67 of the image output receiving terminal 1 converts the image data to be printed (and text data if it also includes text data) into print data, and causes the printer 48 to print the print data. The printed matter is conveyed to the bookbinding machine 50, bound by a predetermined bookbinding method, discharged from a photobook outlet (not shown), and provided to the user as a photobook.
Furthermore, as described above, the present invention is not limited to receiving printed matter on the spot, but can also be applied to “online binding”. In the case of “online bookbinding”, a user places an order for a printed material from a computer installed at home or the like by a similar procedure, a vendor binds the printed material, and the printed material is provided by mail.

  After the creation of the photo book, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 returns to step S21 in FIG. 6, displays the menu screen again, and enters a standby state.

  On the other hand, if the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines in step S31 that the order content is not a photobook, that is, a normal print, the process proceeds to step S35 in FIG. In step S35, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays a screen (not shown) for designating the insertion position of the text data on the display 11 with the touch panel. The user can set the insertion position of the text data within the image, the margin outside the image, the back surface, or the like.

  In step S35, the input control unit 61 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines whether or not a text position has been designated, and waits until the text position is designated. If the input control unit 61 of the image output receiving terminal 1 determines in step S35 that the text position has been designated, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, the charging unit 66 of the image output receiving terminal 1 prompts the user to specify the number of prints of images to be printed. For example, the user inputs the number of printed images to be printed from the order screen displayed on the touch panel display 11. The accounting unit 66 of the image output receiving terminal 1 calculates the total price for the print order from the user, and displays the calculation result (print price) on the display 11 with the touch panel.

  In step S <b> 34, the print execution unit 67 of the image output receiving terminal 1 converts the image data to be printed (and text data if it also includes text data) into print data, and causes the printer 48 to print the print data. Printed printed matter is discharged from the printed matter outlet 19 and provided to the user.

  Then, after the printing is completed, the control unit 31 of the image output receiving terminal 1 returns to step S21 in FIG. 6, displays the menu screen again, and enters a standby state.

[Effects of the embodiment of the invention]
1. As described above, when audio data is added to image data ordered for printing, the audio data can be converted into text data and printed together with the image.

  2. In addition, since the user can freely edit the character type, character size, character color, etc., set based on the feature amount of the audio data and the user information, an entertaining print service can be provided. Can be provided.

  3. Also, by converting the voice data recorded at the time of shooting into text data and printing it, the user can always remember the situation at the time of shooting. For example, instead of taking notes, you can shoot and record a meeting scene, take a picture with a message at a wedding scene, or take a picture while talking about cooking procedures and quantity, so users can take a long time from shooting. Even when time elapses, it is possible to easily know what purpose the image was taken by printing the image data with audio data.

[Modification]
1. In the above, the thumbnail screen 100 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed and the user is allowed to select an image to be printed. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and image data with audio data is selected. It is also possible to narrow down in advance and select an image to be ordered for printing.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the image selection screen with sound 130.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the image data read from the input medium is classified (differentiated) by date and displayed as image folders 131 and 132 on the image selection screen with sound 130. In addition, in the image selection screen with sound 130, a selection button 131A for selecting image data with sound stored in the image folder 131, and a selection for selecting all image data stored in the image folder 131. A button 131B, a selection button 132A for selecting image data with sound stored in the image folder 132, and a selection button 132B for selecting all image data stored in the image folder 132 are displayed.

  That is, before displaying the image selection screen with sound 130 shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 31 narrows down the image data for each date and the presence or absence of sound data, and the image folders classified by the presence or absence of the date and sound data are displayed. It is made selectable.

  For example, the user can proceed to the print method selection screen 140 shown in FIG. 12 by selecting the selection button 131A on the image selection screen 130 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the print method selection screen 140, only the image data with audio data among the image data having the date information “October 10, 2010” is narrowed down and the searched audio data is added. An image folder in which image data is stored is displayed. The print method selection screen 140 also includes a selection button 141 for ordering printing of all the image data with audio data searched for narrowing down, and a selection button for displaying a list of thumbnail images of the image data with audio data searched for narrowing down. 142 is also displayed.

  In the print method selection screen 140 shown in FIG. 12, when the user places a print order for all the image data with audio data that has been narrowed down, the user can proceed to the next processing by pressing the selection button 141. it can. That is, when the selection button 141 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. 6, and the audio data is converted into text data as described above, and the text data is edited as necessary, and then printed. Is executed to provide a photo book or printed matter.

  In addition, when displaying a list of thumbnail images of the image data with audio data subjected to the narrowing search on the print method selection screen 140 shown in FIG. 12, the user presses the selection button 142 to proceed to the next process. You can proceed. That is, when the selection button 142 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG. 6 and the thumbnail screen 100 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. The subsequent processing is as described above.

  As described above, the user can easily place a print order of only the image data with audio data by previously narrowing down and searching for the image data with audio data that is predicted to be printed by the user.

  2. In the above description, the case of printing image data to which audio data or text data is added has been described as an example. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and an image to which GPS (Global Positioning System) information is added. It is also possible to print a map showing the gait of the trip using the data. In this case, a digital still camera owned by the user or a digital camera mounted on a mobile terminal is equipped with a GPS receiver or the like for detecting position information, and is detected as a shooting point in the captured image data. GPS information is added. The storage unit 32 of the image output reception terminal 1 stores map data received from a map distribution server (not shown).

  The display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 displays a list of thumbnail images of image data to which audio data, text data, or GPS information read by the input control unit 61 is added, on the display 11 with a touch panel.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the thumbnail screen 150.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the thumbnail screen 150 displays a list of thumbnail images P1 to P8 of image data read from the input medium. The marks M1 and M2 indicate that audio data or text data is added to the corresponding image data. The mark M3 represents that GPS information is added to the corresponding image data. In the example of FIG. 13, audio data and GPS information are added to the image data corresponding to the thumbnail images P1, P4, and P7, and text data is added to the image data corresponding to the thumbnail images P2 and P8. In addition, audio data, text data, and GPS information are added to the image data corresponding to the thumbnail image P5.

  When the user selects an image (photographing point) to be printed on a map showing a trip in the thumbnail screen 150 shown in FIG. 13, the display control unit 62 of the image output receiving terminal 1 adds the selected image data. Based on the GPS information, the map data is read from the storage unit 32, and a map screen showing the gait of the trip shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the map screen 160. As shown in FIG. 14, the map screen 160 has a display area 161 for displaying a travel gait map, an “OK” button 162 that is pressed when a map print order is placed, and a case where a map print order is canceled. “Cancel” 163 to be pressed is displayed.

  In the display area 161 illustrated in FIG. 14, image data captured at “10:00”, image data captured at “12:00”, image data captured at “14:00”, and “17:00” The shooting point and the shooting time are indicated at predetermined positions on the map based on the GPS information added to the image data shot in “”.

  As described above, based on the GPS information detected at the time of shooting, the user can also place an order for printing a map showing the gait of the trip.

  In addition, when printing a map showing the gait of a trip, if the GPS information added to the selected image data covers a wide range, the map can be reduced to an appropriate size or divided into multiple sheets. Can be printed.

  The preferred embodiments of the image output receiving terminal and the like according to the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ......... Image output reception terminal 11 ......... Display with touch panel 31 ......... Control part 61 ......... Input control part 62 ......... Display control part 64 ......... Text conversion part 67 ......... Print execution part

Claims (9)

Input control means for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal;
When audio data is added to the image data, text conversion means for converting the audio data into text data;
Display control means for controlling the display of the text data converted by the conversion means;
An image output receiving terminal comprising: print execution means for generating print data in which the image data and the text data are arranged and instructing execution of printing. A selecting means for selecting predetermined image data to be printed from the image data;
2. The image according to claim 1, wherein the text conversion unit converts the audio data into text data when audio data is added to the predetermined image data selected by the selection unit. 3. Output reception terminal. The said text conversion means determines at least 1 among the character size of the said text data, a font, and a character color based on the feature-value of the said audio | voice data. The Claim 1 or Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Image output acceptance terminal. The image output receiving terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising editing means for editing the text data. The display control means further controls display of a list of thumbnail images of the image data, and also controls display of a mark indicating that the audio data is added on the thumbnail image of the image data. The image output reception terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image output reception terminal is characterized in that: The image processing apparatus further comprises search means for distinguishing and searching image data to which the sound data is added and image data to which the sound data is not added from the image data whose input is controlled by the input control means. The image output reception terminal according to claim 1, wherein: When the shooting position information is added to the image data, the print execution unit generates print data in which a map indicating a shooting point is arranged based on the shooting position information, and instructs execution of printing. The image output reception terminal according to claim 1, wherein: An input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal;
When audio data is added to the image data, a text conversion step for converting the audio data into text data;
A display control step for controlling the display of the text data converted by the conversion step;
A print execution step of generating print data in which the image data and the text data are arranged and instructing execution of printing. An input control step for controlling input of image data stored in a storage medium or a portable terminal;
When audio data is added to the image data, a text conversion step for converting the audio data into text data;
A display control step for controlling the display of the text data converted by the conversion step;
A program for generating a print data in which the image data and the text data are arranged and causing a computer to execute a process including a print execution step for instructing the execution of the print.

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