JP3324036B2 - Image data distribution method in amusement device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to distribution of image information for transmitting / receiving image information of a subject between an image processing terminal and a portable terminal, or between an image processing terminal or a portable terminal and an external terminal. The present invention relates to a method and an image processing terminal and a mobile terminal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, an image print supply apparatus called a print club developed by the applicant of the present application, and a very large number of similar models which supply a print by synthesizing an image of a subject and frame information (title information). Are on the market. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-84521 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-234602 disclose a communication device provided in an amusement device capable of printing an image and which transmits and receives data to and from a server or another amusement device. Has been developed.

[0003]

However, the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-84521 relates to a technique for preparing sample data related to combined data of image data of a subject and frame data, and is provided in a main body of the apparatus. Update the stored contents related to the frame image in the frame image storage means with new frame image data transmitted through a communication line, or exchange the frame image data with a server that stores a large number of frame image data. In addition, the image data is printed and created as a plurality of frame image sample sheets, and the data distributed between the apparatus main body and the server is exclusively frame image data. It was not interesting in terms of image selection and processing, such as the inability to exchange data.

The invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-234602 discloses a printing apparatus provided in a main body of an apparatus, which is different from the above-described embodiment in that combined data of title data of the same kind as the frame data and image data of a subject are provided. The present invention relates to an apparatus for supplying prints using
Although a plurality of units having the same function provided in one housing can be combined with image data sent from another unit via a communication device, a plurality of units are shown. Is provided in the same housing, so that data can be distributed and processed only to users who are next to each other, and image data that can be transmitted is limited to images taken on the spot. There was no.

[0005] As described above, the conventional methods and apparatuses combine image data selected and taken by a user with a frame image received from a server, and exchange image data between adjacent users in the same housing. , And can combine the title image with it, and the range of users who can transmit and receive is limited. Also, because you cannot save the created image data or send it to others, even if you can create your favorite image data, just print it out and enjoy it, send it to your friends, However, it was not possible to enjoy it by sending a message with image data thereto. In addition, most of conventional methods and apparatuses for distributing image information transmit and receive image information between an image data supply apparatus or a personal computer and a server, and can transmit the image information to a portable terminal or an external terminal. There were no methods, devices or systems. Furthermore, recently, a system for storing image data captured by a digital camera in a web server has been developed.
It is necessary to bring the image data to the data center or upload it to a personal computer, and the created image data cannot be transmitted and received with the desired partner on the spot, which is troublesome and timely. Was not. In addition, the data to be combined and other image processing are not new compared to the various image print supply apparatuses (commonly known as print clubs) already provided by the present applicant.

Therefore, the present invention enables image data created by an image processing terminal to be immediately transmitted to a portable terminal or another external terminal, and the created image data is stored on the spot or stored. It has been developed as an object to read out image data from a portable terminal or the like and to be able to send and receive it to a desired partner at any time, so that various image data can be sent and received in a timely and widespread manner. As in the United States, in the information society, various businesses that use information have been born and have greatly contributed to society. The present invention is also characterized as one of such business patents. have.

[0007]

According to the present invention, as means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a means for creating image data including at least image pickup information of a subject, a display means, an input means, and An image processing terminal having a printing unit, a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network, and a portable terminal connected to the server via a carrier communication network. In a method of distributing image data in a game device that performs transmission and reception, the server presents a menu to the image processing terminal as a sender to prompt the user to select a desired game item.
Floor, a step of prompting selection of a recipient to be transmitted, a step of prompting creation of image data to be transmitted to the selected recipient, and a step of transmitting the created image data to the selected transmission destination. Storing in a recipient's mail album, reading, for a portable terminal as a recipient, a recipient's mail album for storing image data transmitted to the recipient, and reading the read mail album And a step of outputting image data in the game device .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and the image processing terminal and a communication network via the communication network. Connected server,
A game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a mobile terminal connected via a carrier communication network.
In the method of distributing image data, the server presents a menu to the image processing terminal as a sender and displays the menu.
Prompting the selection of the desired play item, reading the sender's mail album that stores the image data sent to the sender, outputting the image data in the read mail album, A step of prompting the selection of a recipient as a destination or a reply destination of the image data; a step of prompting creation of image data to be transmitted to the selected destination or a recipient as a reply destination; and selecting the created image data. And storing it in the mail album of the recipient that is the destination of transmission or reply, and for the portable terminal as the recipient,
Steps of presenting a menu and prompting selection of a desired play item
When the steps of reading a recipient email album for storing the image data sent to the recipient, and outputting the image data read in the mail album comprises Yu
A method of distributing image data in a game device is proposed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a communication network with the image processing terminal. Connected server,
A game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a mobile terminal connected via a carrier communication network.
In the method of distributing image data, the server presents a menu to the image processing terminal as a sender and displays the menu.
Prompting the selection of a desired play item, reading the sender's keep album that stores the image data created by the sender, outputting the read image data in the keep album, and creating new image data. Prompting the user to select a recipient to which the created image data is to be transmitted, and storing the created image data in the selected recipient's mail album. Menu for mobile devices as
A step of prompting selection of the game item Nozomu, the steps of reading a mail album recipients to store image data sent to the recipient, and outputting the image data read in the mail album includes game A method for distributing image data in a device is proposed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a communication network with the image processing terminal. Connected server,
A game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a mobile terminal connected via a carrier communication network.
In the image data distribution method, the server presents a menu to the portable terminal as the
Prompting the selection of a play item, reading the sender's mail album that stores the image data sent to the sender, outputting the image data in the read mail album, and selecting image data from the image data. Prompting the selection of a recipient to be a destination or a reply of, a step of reading a keep album of the sender that stores image data created by the sender, and a step of outputting image data in the read keep album. And prompting the user to select image data desired to be transmitted, and storing the selected image data in a mail album of the selected destination or reply destination. For mobile terminals, a menu is presented to prompt the user to select a desired play item.
Floor and the steps of reading a mail album recipients to store image data sent to the recipient, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, comprising
A method of distributing image data in a game device is proposed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and the image processing terminal and a communication network via the communication network. A game device that transmits and receives image data between a connected server and a portable terminal connected to the server via a carrier communication network.
In the image data distribution method, the server prompts the image processing terminal as a sender to create image data to be transmitted to the bulletin board poster, and reads various bulletin boards according to hobbies and genres. Outputting the image data of the bulletin board poster posted on the read bulletin board and prompting the user to select a bulletin board poster who wants to transmit the image data from the image data. Storing the image data in the mail album of the poster, and prompting the image processing terminal as a bulletin board poster to create image data to be posted on the bulletin board;
Reading various bulletin boards according to hobbies and genres; outputting image data of bulletin board posters posted publicly to the read bulletin board; and prompting the user to select a bulletin board from which image data is desired to be posted. Storing the read image data in the selected bulletin board, reading the mail album of the bulletin board poster of storing the image data transmitted to the poster of the bulletin board, and outputting the image data in the read mail album. And a game machine
Kick to propose a method of distributing image data.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and the image processing terminal and the image processing terminal via a communication network. A game device that transmits and receives image data between a connected server and a portable terminal connected to the server via a carrier communication network.
In the image data distribution method, the server prompts the image processing terminal as a sender to create image data to be transmitted to the bulletin board poster, and reads various bulletin boards according to hobbies and genres. Outputting the image data of the bulletin board poster posted on the read bulletin board and prompting the user to select a bulletin board poster who wants to transmit the image data from the image data. Reading the mail album of the bulletin board contributor for storing the image data transmitted to the bulletin board contributor for the mobile terminal as the bulletin board contributor; and a step of outputting the image data in the mail album, proposes a method of distributing the image data in the provided game device.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a communication network with the image processing terminal. Connected server,
Between the portable terminal connected via the server and the carrier communication network, contact the game apparatus for transmitting and receiving image data
In the method of distributing image data, the server reads out various contest data from the mobile terminal as a contest applicant, outputs the read contest data, and selects a contest from which to apply. Prompting for the selection, reading the keep album of the contest applicant storing the image data created by the contest applicant, outputting the read image data, and selecting the image data to be applied to the contest from among them. Contest voting, storing the selected image data on the page related to the selected contest data, and distributing an e-mail sent to the contest applicant to the contest applicant's address. Reading out various contest data for the mobile terminal Outputting the read contest data, prompting the contest applicants who wish to vote among them, prompting the selected contest applicant to create an e-mail, and sending the created e-mail to the contest. An amusement device having a step of transmitting to the address of the applicant and a step of totalizing and displaying the results of the voting .
Kick to propose a method of distributing image data.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing terminal having at least image data creating means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and the image processing terminal and a communication network via the communication network. Connected server,
A game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a mobile terminal connected via a carrier communication network.
In a method of distributing image data, a server reads and outputs a corresponding homepage by clicking a URL to a portable terminal as a recipient, and the server transmits the image data to a portable terminal as a receiver. Prompting the user to select a homepage template; prompting the user to create or select image data to be combined with the selected template; prompting upload of the template created or combined with the selected image data; and step of storing the home page templates are denoted by the URL to which the, proposes a method of distributing the image data in the provided game device.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the first to sixth and eighth aspects of the present invention, the server is an image processing terminal or a portable terminal as a sender or a receiver, or a bulletin board poster. For image processing terminals or mobile terminals, includes the step of editing, processing or deleting image data
A method of distributing image data in a game device is proposed.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to ninth aspects, the image data is a step of inputting additional information such as a character, a figure, a message, or the like by an input means of each terminal, or Synthesizing by synthesizing means,
Alternatively, a game device comprising a step of synthesizing with frame information stored in each terminal or downloaded from a server.
To propose a method of distributing image data in the location.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the first to tenth aspects, the image data is a moving image or a method of distributing image data in a game device including a moving image is proposed.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the first to eleventh aspects of the present invention, there is provided a method for distributing image data in a game device , wherein the image data includes music information or audio information.

According to a thirteenth aspect, in the first aspect, the image data includes a URL.
A method of distributing image data in an amusement device marked with is proposed.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to thirteenth aspects of the present invention, there is provided a method of distributing image data in an amusement device , wherein the image data includes reservation information on print reservation.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to seventh aspects, the mail album and the keep album are a temporary album for temporarily storing image information,
Alternatively, a method of distributing image data in a game device , which is a long-term album for storing image information for a long time, is proposed.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the fifteenth aspect, in order to browse or save image data,
In a method of distributing image data in which input of authentication information including an ID or a password or both is indispensable,
The long-term album is a secret album in which the input of the authentication information is indispensable, a public album in which the input of the authentication information is unnecessary or in which only the ID is indispensable, an ID or password common only to a specific group, or Yu which is a group album broadcast type to essential inputs of the group authentication information consisting both of
A method of distributing image data in a game device is proposed.

[0023] The invention of claim 17 is the invention according to claim 15 or claim 16, wherein the long-term album is created and stored.
If the mail album or the keep album is a temporary album, the server transmits the image data stored in the temporary album to the long-term album. Prompting the user to select image data to be moved from a mail album or a keep album for an image processing terminal or a mobile terminal as a person or an image processing terminal or a mobile terminal as a bulletin board poster. The present invention proposes a method of distributing image data in a game device including a step of moving the selected image data to a long-term album and a step of updating the movement.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third, fifth, sixth, or eighth aspects of the present invention, when printing the created image data, the server transmits the image data. The image processing terminal as a person or a receiver, or the image processing terminal as the bulletin board contributor, at least a step of prompting input of a print command for the created image data, and a step of prompting selection of a print layout. A method of distributing image data in a game device provided with:

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, when a print reservation is made for the image data stored in the mail album or the keep album, the server is configured as the sender or the receiver. A mobile terminal or a mobile terminal as the bulletin board contributor, by identifying the type of the terminal, determining a type of image data suitable for distribution, and storing the image data in a mail album or a keep album and outputting the image data is read viewable to be, and a step of prompting an input of reservation information of the print reservation for the output image data, comprising Yu
A method of distributing image data in a game device is proposed.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the fourteenth aspect, when printing image data including reservation information of a print reservation, the server operates as an image processing terminal as the sender or the receiver. Or, for the image processing terminal as the bulletin board contributor, when printing image data newly created in the image processing terminal, whether to simultaneously print image data including reservation information of print reservation The present invention proposes a method of distributing image data in a game device including a step of prompting the user to select a print layout and a step of prompting the user to select a print layout.

[0027]

First, prior to a detailed description of the present invention, the terms used in the present invention will be briefly described. Transmission and reception of image data is performed between a sender as a sender of image data and a receiver as a receiver via a server. In the present invention, the invention is constituted exactly from the viewpoint of the server. . Then, the image processing terminal or the mobile terminal operated by the sender as the sender of the image data is referred to as “the image processing terminal or the mobile terminal as the sender” and the mobile terminal operated by the receiver as the receiver of the image data is referred to as “ Mobile terminal as the recipient. " When the image processing terminal or the mobile terminal as the sender that has transmitted the image data receives the image data transmitted from the third party, at the same time, the image processing terminal or the mobile terminal as the receiver also transmits the image data. is there. Also, an image processing terminal or a mobile terminal operated by a person who desires a public notice on a bulletin board is referred to as an "image processing terminal or a mobile terminal as a bulletin board contributor". The terminal is referred to as a "mobile terminal as a contest entrant", and the mobile terminal operated by a person who wishes to vote for image data submitted for the contest is referred to as a "mobile terminal as a contest contributor".

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a new user, who is the first to create image data using an image processing terminal,
The present invention relates to a method of distributing image data when creating and transmitting image data. While saving image data (generally an e-mail with an image) created by a sender who is a new user operating the image processing terminal in a mail album of the selected destination recipient, operating the mobile terminal The e-mail album is output to the recipient, and the received image data (generally, e-mail with an image) is displayed in a viewable manner. According to the present invention, the image data created by the image processing terminal can be immediately transmitted to a desired partner on the spot, and the receiving partner can immediately view the image data. Carry,
There is no need to upload to a personal computer, and it is extremely timely and has a wide range of use.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when image data is transmitted to a sender's mail album, a reply image data is created by an image processing terminal and stored in a reply recipient's mail album. On the other hand, the present invention relates to a method of distributing image data when the image data is output to a portable terminal owned by a receiver so as to be viewable. When image data is sent from a friend or the like to a sender who operates the image processing terminal, image data for reply (generally, e-mail with an image) is created in the image processing terminal, and this is set as a reply destination. While storing the mail album in the recipient's mail album, the mail album is output to the recipient who operates the portable terminal, and the received image data is displayed in a viewable manner. According to the present invention, it is possible to immediately send a reply image data to a partner who has sent the image data, so that communication can be performed without stagnation.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, when no image data is transmitted to the sender's mail album, the sender's keep album is output, and image data is newly created and selected by the image processing terminal. The present invention relates to a method of distributing image data in a case where the image data is stored in a mail album of a recipient as a transmission destination, and the image data is output to a portable terminal owned by the recipient so as to be viewable. According to the present invention, even when image data (generally, e-mail with image) is not transmitted from another person, new image data can be created and transmitted to a portable terminal such as a friend. You can communicate more closely and expand its range.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when image data is transmitted to a sender's mail album, the sender owning the portable terminal selects a recipient to be a reply destination from the mail album, and An image in which the reply image data selected from the keep album is saved in the selected recipient's mail album while the image data is output to the mobile terminal owned by the recipient so that the image data can be viewed. It relates to a data distribution method. Specifically, when image data (generally, e-mail with an image) is transmitted from a friend or the like to a sender who operates the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal accesses the server and transmits the image data of the sender. Select the image data to be used for reply from the saved keep album and save it in the recipient's mail album as a reply destination, and output the mail album to the recipient who operates the mobile terminal and receive it The displayed image data (in general, an image-attached mail) is displayed so as to be browsed. According to the present invention, it is possible to call and transmit or return image data created in an image processing terminal in advance and stored in its own keep album.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a sender who operates the image processing terminal creates and transmits his / her own image data to a bulletin board poster who has posted image data created by the image processing terminal to a desired bulletin board. In this case, the transmitted image data is stored in the mail album of the bulletin board contributor, while the image data is delivered to the bulletin board contributor when the mail album is output and displayed. According to the present invention, image data created by an image processing terminal can not only be transmitted to an individual recipient, but also to a bulletin board poster who has posted his / her image data on a bulletin board.
Can be sent.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the sender who operates the image processing terminal creates his / her own image data to the poster who has already posted the image data on the bulletin board and owns the portable terminal. In this case, the transmitted image data is stored in the mail album of the bulletin board contributor, and the image data is distributed to the bulletin board contributor when the mail album is output and displayed. According to the present invention, the image data created by the image processing terminal can be transmitted not only to the bulletin board poster who operates the image processing terminal but also to the bulletin board poster who owns the mobile terminal.

[0034] The invention of claim 7 is to provide an e-mail to the contest applicant when the contest applicant selects image data from the keep album called from a portable terminal owned by the contest applicant and applies for the contest.・
The present invention relates to a method of distributing image data in a case where the e-mail is transmitted to a contest entrant so as to be viewable while being transmitted. According to the present invention, similarly to the invention of claim 5, as long as the image data is already stored in the keep album of the contest applicant, the image data is called out of the contest applicant to apply for the contest, and the contest voters are the contest applicants You can send mail to

According to the invention of claim 8, when the sender combines the image data created by the image processing terminal with the template for the homepage to create the homepage, the URL is added to the homepage uploaded to the server. The present invention relates to a method for distributing image data when the homepage is output to a portable terminal owned by a receiver by clicking. According to the present invention, a homepage can be easily created and browsed by combining a template, a character, and the like with image data.

[0036] The invention of claim 9 relates to a method of distributing image data when editing, processing, or deleting image data created in an image processing terminal or image data stored in an album. It is. ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when preserving or transmitting image data, it is possible to arrange the contents of the album by modifying the contents or deleting unnecessary image data.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the image data to be transmitted and received in the present invention is an image data in a case where a character or a figure is added to a captured image of a photographed object, a message or a frame is added, or combined. Related to the distribution method. According to the present invention, words can be added to image data to be transmitted / received to enhance the intimacy, and the content of the image data can be more varied.

An eleventh aspect of the present invention relates to a method for distributing image data when the image data transmitted and received in the present invention is a moving image or includes a moving image. Normally, when the image data of the subject is a moving image, the image data is taken by the photographing means of the image processing terminal. However, a moving image downloaded from a server (a data server or a content server) can be used. It necessarily includes not only image data of the subject but also a moving image of a real photograph or an animation.

A twelfth aspect of the present invention relates to a method of distributing image data when image data transmitted and received in the present invention includes music information and audio information. The music information is scheduled to be downloaded as MP3 data from the server. However, by providing the image processing terminal with a voice acquisition unit and a voice data conversion unit, it is possible to add the voice information simultaneously with the creation of the image data. Alternatively, music information or audio information downloaded from a server (data server or content server) may be used.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for distributing image data in a case where a URL is attached to image data transmitted and received in the present invention so that the image data is promptly distributed by clicking the URL. It is about. Since the mobile terminal has a small button, it is troublesome to input an address or the like when receiving the distribution of the image data. By attaching a URL, the problem can be solved.

A fourteenth aspect of the present invention relates to a method for distributing image data when image data transmitted and received in the present invention includes reservation information relating to print reservation. Since the transmitted / received image data automatically includes the reservation information of the print reservation, the image data relating to the print reservation is automatically called at the time of printing. Of searching for image data or setting of print reservation can be eliminated.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, when the mail album and the keep album for storing image data are temporary albums for temporarily storing image data or long-term albums for long-term storage, distribution of image data is performed. It is about the method. According to the present invention, it is possible to selectively use an album serving as a receiver for image data and an album serving as a warehouse for image data, and it is easy to organize image data.

The invention of claim 16 relates to the type of long-term album referred to in claim 15, and in a method of distributing image data in which it is indispensable to input authentication information consisting of an ID and / or a password. Image data in the case of a private album that cannot be viewed by anyone without input, a public album that does not require authentication information or requires only input of an ID, or a group album that cannot be viewed unless the common authentication information given to a specific group is input Related to the distribution method. With this, image data that you do not want to show to anyone, image data that you may want to show to an acquaintance, image data that you want to share in a specific group such as wedding image data, etc., according to each application / purpose Can be stored in a long-term album.

According to the seventeenth aspect, when the mail album or the keep album is an album for temporary storage,
The present invention relates to a method for distributing image data when moving image data to be stored in a long-term album when there is image data that the user wants to store for a long time. The movement of the image data can be instructed not only from the image processing terminal but also from the mobile terminal, and the movement is updated by the server.
According to the present invention, according to the type and importance of image data,
You can use a temporary album and a long-term album properly, and you can organize the album.

An eighteenth aspect of the present invention relates to a method for distributing image data when printing image data created by an image processing terminal on the spot. According to the present invention, not only can the created image data be printed immediately, but also a desired print layout can be selected, so that the type of image data to be printed can be properly used according to the use or preference.

The invention of claim 19 relates to a method of distributing image data when a print reservation is made for image data stored in a mail album or a keep album. According to the present invention, when browsing image data stored in a mail album or a keep album from a mobile terminal,
Since a print reservation can be made in advance for the favorite image data, it is possible to save time and effort in searching the album one by one when the image processing terminal is stopped at a later date.

A twentieth aspect of the present invention relates to a method for distributing image data when printing image data including reservation information of a print reservation described in the fourteenth aspect. According to the present invention, when printing image data newly created by the image processing terminal, the image data relating to the print reservation can be printed at the same time, which is economical and saves time.

[0048]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
Will be explained.overall structure  FIG. 1 is an overall view showing the flow of image data in the present invention.
You. The present invention relates to a method for processing a plurality of images via a communication network.
The terminals 1, 1a, 1b, and the server 3 also carry
A plurality of mobile terminals 5, 5a, 5b,.
And the server 3 are connected to each other
It is in. The flow of image data in the present invention is basically
Is an image created by the image processing terminal 1 (INPUT system)
Data is stored in the server 3 via the communication network 2
Mobile terminal from the server 3 via the carrier communication network 4
5 (OUTPUT system). Departure
In the clear, the image data flow along this
Although there are some modes that do not exist, the carrier communication network 4
And always relay the image data created by the image processing terminal 1.
Of receiving image data from server 3 that stores data
So, just between the personal computer and the server, or in the same BOX
Sending and receiving image data between the installed image processing terminals,
What is a conventional image data distribution method and system?
The law is completely different. That is, in the present invention, the image data
Data to an album in the image database 13 of the server 3.
Can be stored in the image processing terminal 1
If the created image data is stored in an album,
It is not always necessary to create image data with the image processing terminal 1.
Access the server 3 from the mobile terminal 5
Select the desired image data from the album
Send message information to other mobile terminals 5a and 5b
It is possible to communicate, but in that case,
Album in server 3 of image data created by processing terminal 1
A stage of preservation is required. That is, the present invention
In order to realize, the image processing terminal 1, the server 3, and the mobile
A terminal 5 and a communication network 2 that relays them;
The existence of the carrier communication network 4 is indispensable. On the drawing and
Technically, image processing from the mobile terminal 5 via the server 3
Although it is possible to transmit image data to the terminal 1,
Actually, as long as you own the mobile terminal 5, the server 3
To view the image data at hand anytime
Images that are fixedly installed
Go to the processing terminal 1 and need to browse image data
poor. Therefore, in the present invention, the portable terminal
From the terminal 5 to the image processing terminal 1 via the server 3
It does not mention the manner in which the data is transmitted. However,
Transmission of image data from mobile terminals to other mobile terminals
As described above, the image processing terminal 1
To use the created and input image data,
Reference has been made to these embodiments.

FIG. 2 shows a system configuration for implementing the present invention. Configuration of Image Processing Terminal The image processing terminal 1 mainly includes a camera 6 and a control unit 7 as a unit for creating image data including imaging information of a subject, a monitor 8 as a display unit, and a printer 9 as a printing unit.
have. In addition, a communication unit 10 for connecting to the server 3 via the communication network 2 is provided.
And a storage unit 11 for storing various data processed in step (1). Various message information and frame information are stored in the storage unit 11, and various data output from the server 3 are also stored here. Although the illustrated image processing terminal 1 includes two cameras 6 and two monitors 8, the number and type of these are not limited in the present invention. The image processing terminal 1 also includes infrared or wireless transmission control means 16 such as IrDA or Bluetooth, so that image data can be transferred between the mobile terminal 5 and other external terminals 24. ing. The camera 6 has a function of not only a still image but also a moving image photographing (AV1), and thereby can transmit a moving image or image data including the moving image. The control means 7 has a function of downloading frame information and character information from a server,
3, ATRAC3, and TWIN-VQ. The image processing terminal 1 further includes an input unit 22 used to input characters, graphics, messages, and the like, and to input personal information, authentication information, and the like when registering as a member.

[0050]Server configuration  The server 3 mainly includes a web server 12 and an image database.
Process 13, member database 26, and process various data.
Control means 14 and the communication network 2
An image processing terminal 1 and a mobile terminal
5 and communication means 15 for connecting to each other. Ma
In addition, the server includes a server 3 as an administrator of the service.
Or various information such as video and music combined with image data
Is also scheduled to exist.
The web server 12 posts the information to be saved on the web page.
Services related to boards, contests, websites, etc.
In charge of management and operation, the image database 13
Functions for creating, searching, and updating albums to save data
In addition, various types of frame information, video, audio, music, etc.
It also has functions such as information storage and retrieval. Member Day
The database 26 manages and manages member information and user personal information.
Responsible for functions such as registration and updating. About the album
According to the present invention, transmitted image data (generally,
An email album that temporarily stores emails with images)
Temporarily save image data created by image processing terminal 1
Keep albums, images saved in these temporary albums
Private account for moving image data for long-term storage
Long term consisting of rubam, public album and group album
There are albums and the like. In addition, the image processing terminal 1
The generated image data is not affected by the capacity and resolution.
Until, can be displayed on the monitor 17 of the mobile terminal 5
Since it is not possible, the
Images suitable for distribution based on information about the device type
Identifying and deciding the type of data can also be performed by the control unit 1.
4 is performed. Note that the image database 13
Are transmitted from various content servers 27 to the image processing terminal 1 or
Frame information and characters downloaded to the mobile terminal 5
Saves video information, music, audio, etc.
Is done.

[0051]Configuration of mobile terminal  The mobile terminal 5 is usually a carrier such as NTT DoCoMo.
Means a WEB-compatible mobile phone or PDA managed by.
The mobile terminal 5 is mainly a monitor 1 for displaying image data.
7 and an input means 1 for inputting a message, authentication information, etc.
8. control means 19 for processing the input information;
Enable communication with server 3 via rear communication network 4
And communication means 20. The mobile terminal 5 is also a server 3
Storage means for storing image data and the like output from
21 is also provided. Further, the mobile terminal 5 has an image processing terminal.
Not only between terminal 1 but also between mobile terminals or other external terminals
IrDA, which enables the transfer of image data between
Infrared or wireless transmission control means 2 such as Bluetooth
3 is provided.

Hereinafter, each stage for carrying out the present invention will be described.
Will be described.Sending and receiving image data  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a main program of the image processing terminal 1.
It is. In the present invention, the image created by the image processing terminal 1
The procedure for transmitting image data is as follows.
Is used by "first time" users
And a user who is already a "registrant"
When image data (email with image) has arrived from another person
If you are a “registrant” user and you
Data has not arrived, there are three patterns
You. The present invention is not limited to transmission and reception of image data.
It does not require users to obtain authentication information,
In a real embodiment, the charge
In terms of money / collection and management / protection of user's personal data
Authentication information to the user who receives the service.
The case for acquisition is likely to be common. That
In the description of the embodiment related to transmission and reception of image data,
In other words, it is necessary to enter authentication information
It will be described as a source. In a real embodiment of the present invention,
On the image processing terminal 1 side, the new user “
"" And "Registration" for creating and sending and receiving image data.
And the portable terminal 5 has an image processing terminal
To save the user's own image data created in
"Free Member" who can own Rebum and the created image data
Mail album for long-term storage of data and received image data
There are “paid members” who can hold
Acquisition of authentication information for receiving a certificate is required. Mobile end
"Free members" and "paid members" at the end
Here, the image processing terminal exclusively uses
"Begin" and "Registrant" will be described. "first"
Of the above-mentioned image data are created and transmitted and received.
Is the first time a service has been provided, and it can be provided
User who has not yet obtained authentication information
Means a user who is a "registrant"
Have already been offered
Means that the user has acquired the authentication information of
You. For inserting coins into the charging device 25 of the image processing terminal 1
When the image processing terminal 1 is ready for use,
Is automatically connected to the server 3 and its display means 8
Select whether you are “First time” or “Registered”.
The in-menu (100) is displayed. Below, image processing
The sender operating the terminal 1 is a “first time” user
The processing flow in such a case will be described.

First, the processing in the case where the user is the first time to use the service and has not acquired the authentication information (claim 1) will be described. In this case, by clicking the “first” icon on the main menu (100) with an input pen or the like provided to the input means 22, the operation proceeds according to the “first” flowchart in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing on the image processing terminal 1 side and the server 3 side in the case of “for the first time”. In the case of "first time", since there is no image data to be transmitted to a friend or a bulletin board, it is necessary to first create image data to be transmitted. First, the main menu (1) displayed on the display unit 8 is displayed.
When the “first” icon is clicked and selected from (00), a screen (101) for explaining the procedure of use and the like is displayed. When the process is completed, a screen (102) for prompting the user to take a photograph and write characters, figures, and the like is displayed.
Then, image information is acquired using the input unit 22 and characters or graphics are written on the image information using the input unit 22 to create image data. Once the image data has been created,
This is an operation for acquiring authentication information, and a screen (103) for prompting input of personal information is displayed. Then, when the personal information is input using the input means 22, a screen (104) for requesting the input of the hobby is displayed. This is also input by the input means 22. Thus, when the photographing and the input of the personal information and the like are completed, a keep album for storing the created image data is given, and its screen (105) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 5, the authentication information of the user is given by the input of the personal information, and a keep album is given by the authentication. Subsequently, after the step C of FIG. 4, that is, as shown in FIG. 8, after the created image data is printed by the printing unit 9, a screen (601) for prompting the selection of a recipient as a transmission destination is displayed. Will be displayed,
When the icon of "individual" is selected, a screen (604) for prompting the input of the address and ID of the recipient as the transmission destination is displayed. Then, when this is input using the input means 22, the image data is transmitted and stored in the mail album of the recipient as the transmission destination. The image data according to the present invention has the character of "mail with image". As described above, the image data of the sender who has taken the image is provided with characters and / or graphics by the provided input means 22 as desired. Or additional information, message information or hobby information, or the synthesizing means included in the control means 7.
The method may include a step of synthesizing with frame information read from the storage unit 11 and various frame information downloaded from the server 3 or the content server 27 (claim 10). When the input means 22 is a liquid crystal monitor with a digitizer, characters and figures are input on desired coordinates of the imaging information using an input pen.
The message information or the frame information read from the server 3 or the various frame information downloaded from the server 3 or the content server 27 are clicked on the coordinates where these are displayed with the input pen. In addition, by making the camera 6 compatible with a moving image (AV1), image data can be converted into a moving image (claim 11).
By downloading and reproducing audio data such as TRAC3 and TWIN-VQ, image data with music information and audio information can be obtained (claim 12). After transmitting the image data, the sender can print the created image data by the printing unit 9. After that,
You can post the created image data to the bulletin board by yourself. This will be described later.

As described above, when the image data is created, the authentication information is acquired, and the user becomes a “registrant”, a keep album corresponding to the individual is created in the image database 13 of the server 3. As described above, the keep album is an album for storing image data created by the individual at the image processing terminal 1. Become a “registrant” and send the created image data to a friend, etc. or a bulletin board contributor.As a result, when the friend or the bulletin board contributor sends or responds to the image data, a mail album is created in addition to the keep album. You. The mail album is an album for storing image data sent from another person. Then, when the image data is transmitted from another person, the mail album is displayed (20) following the main menu (100).
4) When no image data is transmitted from another person, the main menu (100) is followed by the keep album (301).
Are respectively output and displayed from the server.

In order to allow the portable terminal 5 to browse the image data created and stored in the image processing terminal 1, the recipient operating the portable terminal 5 is also a "free member" who has obtained the authentication information. There is a need. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main program of the mobile terminal 5, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing between the mobile terminal 5 and the server 3 when acquiring authentication information from the mobile terminal 5. First,
When the mobile terminal 5 is turned on and connected to the server 3,
The main menu is displayed on the monitor 17. When the "member registration" icon (401) is selected from the menu screen, a screen (40) for prompting input of a nickname, a password, and personal information such as gender, date of birth, hobbies, and occupations.
2) is displayed, and these are input by the input means 18. When these are input, profile registration is performed in the server 3, and a screen (403) indicating that registration is completed is displayed. Thus, when the position as a "free member" to which the authentication information is given is acquired, the main menu is displayed again on the screen, and the "member page" is selected there. Then, a screen (501) for prompting the user to input the acquired authentication information is displayed. Subsequently, authentication of the authentication information input by the server 3 is performed, and by passing the authentication information, the image data can be browsed.
As described above, even when the service is provided from the mobile terminal 5, there are two members, a "free member" and a "paid member". As shown in FIGS. Is a member who can browse the keep album that stores the image data created in the above, the latter is the browse of the mail album, the transmission and reception of the image data or the transmission and reception of the simple WEB mail,
A member who can hold a long-term album, apply for a contest or vote. Therefore, in order for the image processing terminal 1 as the sender to view the image data transmitted and stored in the mail album of the receiver as the transmission destination from the mobile terminal 5, the receiver operating the mobile terminal 5 requires “paid”. It is necessary to acquire the status as a "member." Acquisition of the status as a "paid member" is subject to the acquisition of authentication information different from that of the "free member" (claim 19) or, as described below, "agreement to the paid member agreement". It is good also as a condition. Further, the scope of the service provided to the “free member” and the “paid member” is not limited to the above embodiment.

Thus, the image processing terminal 1 as a sender
Is transmitted and stored, the image data is transmitted to the portable terminal 5 owned by the receiver through the following steps. As shown in FIG. 9, first, when the portable terminal 5 is turned on and connected to the server, the type of the image data suitable for distribution is determined by identifying the type of the portable terminal 5. Next, the top page is displayed and menu selection is prompted.
Click the "Authentication" icon and select it. Next, a screen (501) for prompting the user to enter authentication information is displayed. Thus, when the input of the authentication information is completed and the authentication is passed, FIG.
As shown in Fig. 8, the top page screen of the paid member menu is displayed ("Welcome! TARO-san!"
Screen), when the "mail album" icon is clicked, the recipient's mail album is read out in order of arrival, and the image data stored therein is output in a mode suitable for the mobile terminal 5, and is monitored. 17 will be displayed. In the present invention, in addition to the screen (701) shown in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the “TOP” screen shown in FIG. But is not necessarily limited to this.
When the top page of FIG. 12 is adopted, by clicking and selecting an “album operation” icon from the top page screen (701), an “album operation” screen (70) is selected.
2) is displayed, and as shown in FIG.
If you click the icon of `` Edit '', after confirming the existence of the album, you will be prompted to select the mail album and keep album, so by selecting the mail album, the recipient's mail album will be read out and stored inside The stored image data is output in a mode suitable for the mobile terminal 5. When selecting image data to be browsed, a URL is attached to each image data.
3) By clicking the button, the image data is output, so that the trouble of operating each key button can be eliminated. In the illustrated embodiment,
The sender's ID is attached to the image data in the mail album together with the transmission date and time, and this is displayed in the order of arrival, but is not necessarily limited to this. Further, identification and determination of image data suitable for the type of the mobile terminal 5 will be briefly described. The high-resolution image data created by the image processing terminal 1 and the image data that can be displayed on the mobile terminal, and the color image type, the binary image type, and the gray scale (four gradation) type even for the same mobile terminal Since the contents of the image data are completely different, it is necessary that the server 3 and the image processing terminal 1 cooperate to adjust and determine the image data suitable for the mobile terminal used. Specifically, at the time of image data creation, at least the three types of image data are created by the image processing terminal 1 and are stored in an album managed by the server. When transmitting to the terminal 5, based on information received from the carrier data center of the mobile terminal 5 provided in the mobile communication carrier such as NTT DoCoMo, au, or Tucar to be relayed, the server 3 Is performed by identifying and determining image data suitable for the portable terminal 5 owned by the receiver.

In the above-described embodiment, in FIG. 4, the flow of image data transmission and reception is the “first” screen (10
From the stage where 1) is performed, a screen (102) of “photographing and scribble” for prompting creation of image data, a stage of a screen (103) of “personal information input” for prompting input of personal information, and FIG. Screens (601) and (604) for selecting a partner to which image data is to be transmitted.
16, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, following the “first” screen (101), the user is prompted to input “nickname / sex” which is a part of personal information (FIG. 4).
Is provided, and then a step of selecting a partner to which the image data is to be transmitted (screens 601 and 60 in FIG. 8).
Following 4), the image data can be transmitted through a “photographing / scribble” stage (screen 102 in FIG. 4) that prompts the creation of image data. Is not limited to the illustrated one.

Next, the case where there is image data transmitted from another person (claim 2) will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing of the image processing terminal 1 and the server 3 in that case. When the “registrant” icon is clicked and selected from the main menu (100), an I
D (Password)
1) is displayed. When the authentication information is input, a mail album in which the image data transmitted to the sender is stored is read out from the image database 13 of the server 3 and output / displayed on the display means 8. At this time, a display is also made to notify the presence or absence of the transmitted image data or the number thereof. Then
A message prompting the user to select a recipient to be a reply destination is displayed, and a recipient to be a reply destination is selected from the display. In this selection screen, the sent image data may be displayed in a list, or titles may be displayed in a list, and the titles may be individually clicked to read out the image data sequentially. . When a recipient to be a reply destination is selected, a screen display for prompting creation of image data to be returned is displayed.・
A figure or the like is written, or an appropriate message is selectively added (202 to 206). Thus, when the image data is completed, the image data is stored in the mail album of the recipient who is the selected reply destination.

On the other hand, the image data is delivered to the portable terminal 5 through the same steps as described above for the recipient operating the portable terminal 5. That is, the mobile terminal 5
When the server is turned on and connected to the server, the type of the image data suitable for distribution is determined by first identifying the type of the portable terminal 5. Subsequently, a main menu is displayed and a menu selection is prompted, and an “authentication” icon is selected from the menu. Next, a screen (501) for prompting input of authentication information is displayed.
This is entered using 8. Thus, when the input of the authentication information is completed and the authentication is passed, as described above, FIG.
In the case of the top page in the embodiment of FIG. 8, by clicking the “mail album” icon from the top page of the paid member menu, and in the case of the top page in the embodiment of FIG. 70
By clicking the “view / edit” icon from 2), the mail album storing the image data transmitted to the recipient is read out, and the image data stored inside is stored in the image suitable for the mobile terminal 5. Output as data, monitor 1
7 will be displayed. The recipient, as described above,
By clicking the URL of each image data or the displayed sender ID or title, the desired image data stored in the mail album can be browsed. Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, as described above, the user needs to be a “paid member” in order to view the transmitted image data from the portable terminal 5 as the recipient.

In the above-described embodiment, the flow of processing (202 to 207) shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 6 is changed, for example, as shown in FIG. The flow may be different, for example, after the stage of “scribble”, a stage of prompting the selection of a recipient as a transmission destination. In the above embodiment, the sender operating the image processing terminal is an existing user who has used the service in the past, and personal information such as “nickname or gender” is already stored and registered in the server. There is no need to enter this.

Next, a case where there is no image data transmitted from another person in the above case (claim 3) will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing of the image processing terminal 1 and the server 3 in that case. If the sender operating the image processing terminal 1 is already a “registrant” and there is no transmission of image data from another person, the presence or absence or the number of the image data transmitted from the main menu (100) is notified. Subsequent to the screen display, instead of displaying the sender's mail album, the sender's keep album is displayed on the screen of the display means 8, and a display (301) indicating that image data has not been transmitted is made. Subsequently, a screen (302) for prompting the user to create image data is displayed. The user uses the camera 6 to shoot an image, and the input unit 22 inputs characters and graphics to create image data. Thus, when the image data is completed, the image data is stored in the keep album, while selection of either “bulletin board mail” or “personal mail” is performed as shown in C in FIG. 4, that is, as shown in FIG. A prompt (601) is displayed. Therefore,
When the icon of "personal mail" is clicked and selected, a screen (604) for prompting the selection of the recipient to be transmitted is displayed. By inputting the recipient ID, password or address by the input means 22, The created image data is stored in the mail album of the recipient as the transmission destination. Note that the image data created may be printed by the printing means 9 fitted.

On the other hand, for the recipient who owns the portable terminal 5, the type of the image data suitable for distribution is determined by identifying the type of the portable terminal 5 in the same manner as described above. The mail album storing the image data sent to the recipient is read out, and the image data stored therein is output so as to be browsed and displayed on the monitor 17 thereof. At this time, as described above, the URL is added to the image data.
(Claim 13), and it is desirable that image data be output by clicking this. In the embodiment of the present invention, as described above, the ID of each sender and the transmission date and time are displayed for each image data in the order of arrival, so that by clicking the desired sender ID, the corresponding image data is output. Will be.

Also in the above embodiment, in FIG. 7, after the screen display (301) indicating that no image data is transmitted,
The process flows to the screens (601) and (604) for prompting the selection of the transmission destination shown in FIG. 8 through the steps of the "photographing and scribble" screen (302) for prompting the creation of image data. As shown in FIG. 16, the flow after the screen display (301) indicating that there is no transmission of image data is described in a step of prompting the selection of a partner to which image data is transmitted (screen 60 in FIG. 8).
1 and 604), a process of “photographing and scribble” (screen 302 in FIG. 7) for prompting creation of image data can be performed, and the order of the stages is limited to the illustrated one. Not done.

Next, a case in which image data is selected from the portable terminal 5 owned by the sender and transmitted to the portable terminal 5a or 5b owned by the receiver (claim 4) will be described. As described above, when the power source is turned on and connected to the server 3, the type of the portable terminal 5 is identified, and the type of the image data suitable for distribution is determined. It is determined. Next, a mail album for storing the image data sent to the sender is output and displayed, and a screen display for prompting selection of a recipient to be a reply destination from the mail album is displayed. When the recipient to be the reply destination is selected, a keep album in which the sender saves the image data created by the image processing terminal 1 is read out, and this is read by the monitor 17.
Is displayed on the screen to prompt the user to select image data to be used for reply. After selecting the recipients and the image data to be used for reply,
The image data is stored in the recipient's mail album. The selection of the image data from the mail album or the keep album depends on the capacity of the mobile terminal 5 and the monitor 1.
In consideration of the performance and the like of the image No. 7, it is desirable that the image data in these albums is displayed in a list by URL or title, and the image data is sequentially output and displayed by clicking the list.

On the other hand, for the recipient who owns the portable terminal 5a or 5b, the type of image data suitable for the portable terminal 5a, 5b,.
Next, in the case of the embodiment of FIG. 18, the user selects “view / edit” from the “album operation” screen (702) in the case of the embodiment of FIG. The album is read, and the corresponding image data is output and displayed by clicking the URL of each image data, the sender ID, or the like. In the embodiment of the present invention, the step of creating the image data in the image processing terminal 1 is not included, and the sender and the receiver are both users who operate the mobile terminal. As described above, having the status of “member”.

Next, a case where image data posted by the bulletin board poster to the bulletin board is transmitted from another person to the image data will be described. The bulletin board is a service provided by the server 3, and in the present invention, the bulletin board poster is positioned as a person who has posted his / her image data to the bulletin board of the server 3. That is, the image data created by the bulletin board poster using the image processing terminal operated by the bulletin board is stored in a bulletin board of a favorite hobby or genre. Create your own image data using a terminal,
Send and save to the message board poster's mail album,
The content of the bulletin board poster is to read and output the image data of the sender. To put it more simply, the poster creates the image data and posts it on the desired bulletin board, and the sender who likes it creates his own image data and writes it on the bulletin board's mail album. It is transmitted and stored, and is read out and output to the poster of the bulletin board. In this way, the image data created by the bulletin board poster is stored in the bulletin board managed by the server,
The image data created by the sender is stored in the mail album of the bulletin board poster managed by the server.
However, as described later, the sender can post the created image data to a desired bulletin board. When transmitting the image data from another person to the image data posted by the bulletin board poster, the sender can transmit his / her own image data when operating the image processing terminal 1, but the bulletin board poster operates the mobile terminal 5. In this case, it is only possible to send an e-mail containing only characters without image data. In the present invention,
Since the main purpose is transmission and reception of image data (email with images), in the case where the sender who can only transmit text mail operates the mobile terminal 5, the description of the mode is omitted. Transmission of image data created by the image processing terminal 1 to the poster of the bulletin board or posting to the bulletin board requires time and effort for the user by newly creating image data at the image processing terminal 1. In order to reduce the cost burden, in an actual embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, after the sender transmits image data to the recipient as a destination, the sender transmits image data to an individual such as a bulletin board poster or a friend. It is desirable to be able to transmit data and also to post to a bulletin board. Hereinafter, a case where the bulletin board poster is an image processing terminal and a case where the bulletin board poster is a portable terminal will be described separately according to an actual embodiment.

First, a case where the poster of the bulletin board operates the image processing terminal 1 (claim 5) will be described. The image processing terminal 1 operated by the bulletin board poster is urged to create image data in the steps up to C in FIG. 4 (10 in FIG. 4).
2, 205, 302), and the image data has already been created according to the instruction. However, as described above, this is in accordance with the actual embodiment, and for posting on a bulletin board, creating image data “photographing and scribbling”
Can be made independent. Next, as shown in FIG. 8, at a stage immediately before the processing is completed, a screen (605) for prompting the user to select whether or not the public notice is desired is displayed. Then, when the icon of "desired" is clicked and selected, it is posted on the bulletin board of the selected hobby or genre. At that time, the type of bulletin board for which a public notice is not desired can also be selected. Thus, image data is created, and when this is sent and posted to the selected bulletin board,
The created image data is stored in a desired bulletin board in the server, and is posted. Also, if you like the image data of the posted / posted bulletin board poster,
The sender can create his / her own image data using the image processing terminal operated by the sender and send / save it in the mail album of the bulletin board poster managed by the server. When image data is transmitted from the sender to the bulletin board poster, as shown in FIG. 4, following the input of the authentication information (201), a mail album for storing the image data transmitted to the bulletin board poster. Is read out (202), and the image data therein is output and displayed on the display means 8 in a viewable manner.

On the other hand, for the sender who operates the image processing terminal 1a or 1b,..., Various bulletin boards are read out according to hobbies and genres, and the bulletin boards are output so as to be browsed, and the image data is transmitted from among them. A screen display (602) and (603) for prompting selection of a desired bulletin board poster is made. Therefore, if the user selects a desired message board poster image by hobbies or genres by clicking on it, the image data has already been created up to the stage shown in FIG. 4C. Send to mail album
Will be saved. Note that, as described above, in order to reduce the burden on the user, the steps up to FIG.
2, 205, and 302), the image data shown in FIG.
At the stage after C, that is, as shown in FIG. 8, at the stage after the screen (601) for prompting the selection of the other party to be sent, the message can also be sent to the poster of the bulletin board. Although there is no stage of creating the image data described above, it is natural that this stage is provided independently. The same applies to the image processing terminal 1 as a bulletin board poster. In the embodiment, as described above, the created image data can be posted on the bulletin board by itself. At this time, the type of bulletin board for which posting is not desired can be specified (606), and it is desirable that the image data is not transmitted to another person unnecessarily. In addition, the time may be set, and during that time, the message may be transmitted to an individual in addition to the bulletin board. It is desirable that the bulletin board poster be selected by clicking on the image data of the bulletin board poster displayed on the screen to automatically select the mail album.

It should be noted that in the above embodiment, C in FIG.
By which the creation of image data is encouraged (102, 2 in FIG. 4)
05, 302), for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the user is prompted to select a bulletin board poster by hobby or genre in a stage prior to “photographing and scribble” for prompting creation of image data, as shown in FIG. 16. Stage ("hobby partner" in FIG. 16)
And “genre selection”), and the order of these steps is not limited to the illustrated one.

Next, the case where the bulletin board poster operates the portable terminal 5 (claim 6) will be described. This case relates to a case in which a bulletin board poster has already posted his / her own image data on the bulletin board, and the sender who has seen the image data transmits image data created by the image processing terminal 1. The sender who operates the image processing terminal 1, as shown in FIG.
After creating image data through any of the steps (102, 205, 302 in FIG. 4) and saving it in the keep album,
When there is a bulletin board contributor who wants to transmit his / her own image data when browsing the bulletin board at the stage after C in FIG. 4, the created image data is displayed on the screens (602) and (603). It will be transmitted along the flow. Specifically, (102), (205) or (302) in FIG.
After the image data is created at any one of the stages, the image data of various bulletin board posters is read out according to hobbies and genres, and following the output stage, a desired bulletin board poster is selected from among them. The prompting screens (602) and (603) are displayed. By selecting one of them, the image data is transmitted and stored in the mail album of the selected desired bulletin board poster. Thus, after the image data is transmitted to the mail album of the selected bulletin board poster, the image data can be posted on the bulletin board by itself.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, the bulletin board contributor who owns the portable terminal 5 connects to the server from the portable terminal 5 and identifies the type of the terminal, so that the type of image data suitable for distribution is obtained. 18 is determined, the authentication information is input to pass the authentication (501).
In the case of the embodiment, the top page of the paid member menu is displayed. From this, the mail album icon is clicked. In the case of the embodiment of FIG. 12, the "album operation" is displayed from the top page screen (701). Click the “Browse / Edit” icon via the screen (702). Then, as described above, the URL of each image data and the sender I
Since the sender list for each D is displayed in the order of arrival, by clicking a desired URL or the like, the corresponding image data is read from the mail album and output to the monitor 17 so as to be browsed, and the image as the sender is displayed. The image data transmitted from the processing terminal 1 to the poster of the bulletin board can be viewed on the mobile terminal 5.

Next, in the case where the contest applicant applies for the contest from the portable terminal 5 owned by the contest applicant and the contest voter votes for the contest from the portable terminal 5a or 5b. Will be described. When using the contest, as described above,
After the stage of becoming a “paid member” in FIG. 9 (my menu registration in FIG. 9), this is performed by clicking and selecting the “popular vote” icon from the “paid menu” screen (701) in FIG. For the mobile terminal 5 owned by the contest applicant, the type of the image data suitable for distribution is determined by first identifying the type of the terminal.
Next, various contests are read out and output so as to be browsed, and a screen is displayed for prompting selection of a contest desired to be applied from among them. When the type of contest is selected in accordance with the instruction, the keep album of the contest applicant is read out so as to be browsed, and a screen for prompting selection of image data to be applied for the contest from the album is displayed. Then, when the user selects the image data, the image data is transmitted and stored in a desired contest.
If there is an e-mail sent to the contest applicant, it will be sent to the contest applicant's address. As described above, the selection of the image data is performed by displaying the image data in the keep album by a title or a URL in a list in terms of the capability of the mobile terminal or the like and clicking them by a simple key operation. It is desirable that corresponding image data be read and output. Similarly, regarding the selection of the contest type, it is desirable to display a title for each contest.

On the other hand, for the portable terminal 5a or 5b, etc. owned by the contest voters, the type of the image data suitable for distribution is determined by identifying the type of the terminal as described above. Then, various contests are read out and output to the monitor 17 for browsing. continue,
A screen is displayed to prompt the selection of a contest applicant who wants to vote from among them, and the image or identifier of the desired contest applicant is clicked and the selection is made. Once a contest entrant is selected, a screen prompting you to compose an email to the contest entrant will be displayed.
This is created by the key input means 18 of the portable terminal 5a or 5b. Thus, when a contest applicant is selected and an e-mail is created, the created e-mail is sent to the contest applicant's address. Also,
The results of the voting are also totaled, and the data is output and displayed on the mobile terminal. As described above, it is desirable that the image data and the contest be displayed by title or URL, and that the content be output by clicking the title or URL.

Next, a case will be described in which the sender operating the image processing terminal 1 creates a home page containing his / her own image data and outputs it to the receiver who owns the portable terminal 5 (claim 8). The sender operating the image processing terminal 1 is prompted to select a homepage template read from the storage unit 11 of the image processing terminal 1 or downloaded from the server 3 or the content server 27. Input means 22
Is selected by clicking with the input pen. Next, a screen is displayed to prompt the user to create image data to be combined with the selected template. The user creates own image data in the same manner as described above. When the image data is created, the image data is synthesized at a predetermined position of the template by the synthesizing means included in the control means 7. By uploading the image data, it is stored in the server 3 with a URL. The server 3 and the content server 2
The homepage template downloaded from 7 has a title, an icon, or a URL, and is desirably clicked on so as to be easily selected.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, when the recipient who owns the portable terminal 5 is connected to the server 3 through the authentication from the top menu, the type of the portable terminal is identified and suitable for distribution. The type of the image data is determined. Next, in the embodiment of FIG. 18, when "mail album" is clicked from the top page of the paid member menu,
In the embodiment of FIG. 12, when “viewing / editing” is selected from the top page screen (701) via the “album operation” screen, the home page that is stored therein and uploaded by the sender is read together with other image data. The URL is displayed by its URL, ID, or title. By clicking this, the corresponding sender's home page is output in a browsable manner. In the embodiment of the present invention, the homepage uploaded by the sender is
A corresponding URL or title is attached, and is output so as to be browsed by clicking on it, but the selection method is not limited to this.

[0076]About simple web mail  In the present invention, the image data transmission / reception function of the server 3
Separately, the mail server provided by the carrier of the mobile terminal 5
Simple WEB mail between mobile terminals by service function
Can be transmitted and received. This is described in the “Paid
This menu is available to the user as a "member." Simple
When you want to send image data by WEB mail
From the paid menu (901) as shown in FIG.
Click the "Simple Mail" icon to select it. Do
Then, a long-term album, which will be described later, is displayed.
Screen (902) for prompting the user to select
Select an album. Then, the selected long-term alba
The image data saved in the system is output and displayed,
Screen (903) prompting you to select image data to attach to
Is displayed. Therefore, when the desired image data is selected,
A confirmation screen (904) asking whether or not to make it a simple mail
Click the "YES" icon and select it
I do. Next, the address of the recipient
Screen (905) for prompting the user to input
Click the "OK" icon. Hide
The completed simple mail is sent to the recipient's mobile
Will be sent at the end.

[0077]Get authentication information  Although the acquisition of the authentication information has already been described, the present invention
In the actual embodiment, the image processing terminal 1
In other words, for the "first time" user to be a "registrant"
Acquisition of certificate information and "free membership" on mobile terminal 5
Acquisition of authentication information to become a "paid member"
Authentication information is required. Below, these are explained
I do. First, on the image processing terminal 1 side, the "registrant"
As described above, acquisition of authentication information for
The sender operating the image processing terminal 1 is shown in FIG.
To create own image data in the image processing terminal 1
Your name, nickname, gender
In response to a request to enter personal information such as
By inputting these using the input means 22, the ID and the path
Authentication information, such as a ward,
Get the rank. Next, the sender / receiver operating the mobile terminal 5
Followers to obtain authentication information to become a “free member”
As shown in FIG. 9 or FIG.
The server 3 is accessed via the carrier communication network 4 and
Select the "Register" icon from the in-menu screen
(401) Similarly, input personal information such as a nickname.
(402), the authentication information is given and the “registrant”
(403). In addition, the mobile terminal 5
For the sender / recipient who operates to become a "paid member"
As a condition, enter various personal information in the same way as for “free membership”.
When the authentication information is acquired by pressing
Like, from the "My Menu" on the free member page
Click the `` My Menu Registration '' icon and select
Click the "I agree" icon on the "About" screen
To obtain a status as a "paid member".
Which is planned. Thus, the server provided by the server 3
Services and services provided by mobile device carriers
Because of the differences, in a real embodiment,
It is necessary to obtain authentication information relating to “member registration”.

As described above, it is necessary to obtain the authentication information on the image processing terminal 1 side and the portable terminal 5 side respectively. However, by becoming the “registrant” on the image processing terminal 1 side, the created image is stored. It is possible to use the keep album and the mail album for saving and browsing image data sent from others, and by becoming a "free member" on the mobile terminal 5,
It is possible to browse the keep album that stores the image data created by the image processing terminal 1, and by becoming a “paid member”, in addition to voting for contests and simple emails, editing albums described later, It becomes possible to hold an album. Note that these services are provided except when the bulletin board poster is the image processing terminal 1 (Claim 5).
Since it is exclusively related to the mobile terminal 5 that is the recipient of the image data, the acquisition of the status as a “paid member” is performed only through the mobile terminal 5. However, it is also possible to acquire the authentication information of “paid member” from the image processing terminal 1, and the present invention is not limited to the case from the mobile terminal 5.

[0079]About the long-term album  Next, a long-term album (Claim 15) according to the present invention will be described.
Will be described. In the present invention, image data
Long-term albums to save include private albums, public
There are open albums and group albums. private
Albums allow you to browse inside the album,
In order to save the data, the "paid member"
Authentication informationofInput is indispensable, and public
To view albums and save image data
Requires no input of the authentication information or only ID
Input is essential, and group albums and
To view and save the image data inside it
Is an ID or password that is common only to a specific group.
Or group authentication information consisting of both
Means a broadcast-type album to be deleted (claim 1
6). Private albums are usually only the album owner
Public albums are a concern if you store image data for a long time
Saves image data that you can share with friends you know
Group album, for example, for a wedding reception
Common images that certain groups, such as occupants, want to see
It is used when saving data. Long-term
Create a new album and save the image data
Data is moved to a long-term album and saved (claim 1
The operation of 7) will be briefly described. Figure 12 shows the long-term al
Shows the flow of mobile device processing when creating a new Bam
FIG. 13 is a flowchart, and FIG.
Move and save the image data to the created long-term album
Flowchart showing the flow of processing of the mobile terminal when performing
It is. Mail album and keep album are image data
If this is a temporary album that temporarily stores the
If you wish to move / save to the last album,
5 Sender, recipient or bulletin board contributor is charged
Click the `` Album operation '' icon from the menu
When the user selects (701), the screen display related to the album is displayed.
Select the “New” icon from the list.
(702). Then, input the album name
Is displayed (703).
Input using step 18. Next, create a new long-term
Whether Lubum's personality is "private" or "public"
A screen prompting you to make a selection is displayed (704).
Input by the force means 18. Thus, the album name and its
When the type is entered, the server 3 newly creates a long-term album
Will be created. Then save to a temporary album
Image data to the created long-term album
If you already have an album
Select the icon of `` Work '' and from the displayed screen,
Icon is selected (801). Then, temporarily
The presence / absence of Rebum is confirmed by the server 3 (802).
If the image data is
Is displayed (803). So where
When you select the desired image data, that image data is temporarily
Read from Lubum and output / display on monitor 17
At the same time, a screen for confirming the desire to save is displayed (80
4). Click the "Save" icon
And the long-term albums you already have are listed,
A desired long-term album is selected from among them (805).
At this time, it is necessary to make it easy to search the stored image data.
“Keywords” and “comments” related to the content of the image data
A comment "can be input (806). Hide
When you finish entering keywords and comments,
Image data from temporary album to desired long-term album
Move and will be preserved there long term (80
7).

[0080]Viewing and editing albums  In the present invention, an album can be browsed from the mobile terminal 5.
As described above, the own image data is
If you keep a keep album, you can view it with "Free Member"
Can save image data sent from others.
To view the album, you must be a “paid member”
You need to get the status. After the above steps,
In the embodiment shown in FIG.
When you reach the image data output screen from the page screen,
"Edit / delete", and in the embodiment of FIG.
Click the "Album operation" icon to select
When you reach the "Bam operation" screen, select "View / Edit"
You. Next, the existence of the album is checked, and the album is
If exists, all albums saved by the user
The title of the album is displayed.
By clicking on the file, it is read out and viewed
It will be output as possible. In FIG. 14, "Keep A
By selecting “REBUM,” the server 3
Image data is displayed for each title,
By clicking on it, you can browse it. Ma
To edit the viewed image data,
"Delete" and "Process" icons are displayed at the bottom of the data
If it is unnecessary, select `` Delete '' and
Edit the image data by selecting "Edit"
(Claim 9).

[0081]About printing  In the present invention, basically, an image created by an image processing terminal is used.
The image data is provided on the spot using the printing means 9 provided.
It is possible to print out (claim 18),
In that case, the stage to prompt the input of the image data print command
Enter the print command and select the print layout.
At the stage of prompting the user to make a selection,
Can be performed. The print layout and
Is divided into four, six, ten, and
The content is to select a print form such as 16 divisions.
When printing with, the layout screen 29 in FIG.
Is shown. Also, when selecting the print layout,
It may be possible to input personal information such as a hobby or a hobby.

[0082]About print reservation  In the present invention, furthermore, the mail
About image data saved in Bam or Keep Album
Can make a print reservation. As mentioned above,
Image data sent from others is saved in the mail album
And keep albums
Although the image data is stored, the transmission
Followers, recipients or bulletin board contributors sent by others
These image data created or created by the user
If you like what you like when browsing,
A print reservation can be designated from the side (claim 1).
4). FIG. 19 shows the image data stored in the keep album.
This is an example of making print reservations for
The simple procedure is from the top page of the paid member menu
If you select Keep Album, the image data stored inside
Data is displayed in the order of arrival, so select the desired image data.
And output it to the monitor 17 for display. Then, the screen
Since the icon of "Print reservation" is displayed at the bottom,
Click this to specify "print reservation"
Will be. Further, in the case of the embodiment shown in FIG.
Screen (701) to the "album operation" screen (70
Select 2) and click the “Print reservation” icon in it.
You can specify "Print reservation" by selecting
it can. Note that, in the present invention, the mobile terminal 5 side
Although only the print reservation is mentioned, for example,
When the image data is created and transmitted on the end 1 side, it is automatically marked.
Print reservation information can be added,
Rebum or keep album is called and print reservation is specified.
It is also possible to do so.

Thus, the print reservation is designated for the desired image data from the portable terminal 5 side, and when the print reservation reservation information is added to the image data (claim 14), this is printed out on the image processing terminal 1 side. Will be.
The printout of the image data related to the print reservation can be performed together with the user who made the print reservation creates new image data in the image processing terminal 1 and prints out the new image data. As a specific processing flow, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the presence of image data reserved for printing is notified on the print processing screen 28, and selection of whether to print out the image data together is made. When prompted, click the icon of "Make together" and select the icon. When the layout screen 30 displaying the newly created image data and the image data related to the print reservation is output,
By selecting a desired print form, it is possible to print out the image data related to the print reservation together with the newly created image data (claim 20).

[0084]Notification of image data reception  Next, when the image data is transmitted, the recipient
If you want to see the image data immediately,
Is sent to the recipient of the
May be notified. image data
Is sent to the server 3, the recipient
Unless the image data is sent, it is delivered to the recipient
There is no such thing as, for example, express mail,
If you want to see the data immediately,
Notification to the mobile terminal 5 owned by the receiver of the transmission destination
You can do it. In the present invention, FIGS.
As shown in FIG.
After sending to the intended recipient,
To tryin? Is displayed (207).
You will be prompted to select “hot line (direct)” or not
So, click the icon of "make hotline"
By selecting, the recipient who is the destination immediately after transmission
Is notified to the portable terminal 5. In addition, "Hot la
Because of the nature of "in," the image processing
Since it does not make sense to notify the
Is the only recipient of the mobile terminal 5
Or to a bulletin board contributor who owns the mobile terminal 5
Just for. Also, in the present invention, “hot line
By setting the effect to last for several days
It is considered that the
Each time image data is sent, the recipient is the destination
Is notified to the portable terminal 5. "Hot rye
'' Means that when image data is transmitted,
Is displayed on the monitor 17 of the portable terminal 5.
Such as displaying a message to that effect.
Is determined.

[0085]Transferring image data between other external terminals  Finally, in the present invention, the image processing terminal 1 and the portable terminal 5
In addition, image data can be mutually exchanged with another external terminal 24.
Equipped with infrared or wireless transmission control means so that transmission is possible
Are planned. Other external terminals include
Small-sized terminals for computer games and wristwatch-type image shooting machines
Such as an image storing image data that can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 5.
A small terminal equipped with the same type of transmission control means as an image memory
Conceivable. The external terminal 24, as shown in FIG.
Transmission control means 16 provided in the processing terminal 1;
As shown in FIG. 2, transmission control means provided in the portable terminal 5
23, image data can be exchanged between these terminals.
Can be transferred. This allows, for example, external terminals
Transfers image data to the image processing terminal 1 from the server.
Image data suitable for the terminal type
Can be output to a portable terminal. In addition,
Communication control means such as IrDA and Bluetooth
Is scheduled.

[0086]

As described above, the image data distribution method according to the present invention allows the image data created by the image processing terminal to be immediately transmitted to the portable terminal, so long as the portable terminal is owned. The image data can be sent anywhere, and it is extremely timely and rich in direction. In addition, image data created in the past from an image processing terminal or mobile terminal can be read from the album and sent, published on a bulletin board, applied for a contest, created a home page, and it can be sent from anywhere Since the user can browse, post, and vote on the mobile terminal, communication can be maintained and topics can be shared anywhere. Further, a plurality of albums for storing image data are prepared for each type, and the albums can be used properly according to the purpose. Further, by providing the transmission control means, it is possible to exchange image data with an external terminal, to make the image data a moving image, and to add music / audio information. As described above, conventionally, an image is printed on a sticker and pasted on a sticker album or the like. In the present invention, the image data is output (printed) to a portable terminal, and the output image data is sent to a server. By storing (pasting) the image data in an image database as a managed album, it is possible to completely change the medium for displaying and storing the image data (paperless), and in addition, it is possible to provide interactivity. Further, image data in an album held by the user can be organized and edited from a portable terminal. Further, since the print reservation is made possible, the user who browses the image data on the mobile terminal, if he / she wants the printout, designates the print reservation and prints the newly created image data at a later date. At the time, they can be printed out together.

[0087]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view showing a flow of image data in the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration for implementing the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the image processing terminal.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing of a main program of the image processing terminal.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing performed by the image processing terminal and the server in the case of “for the first time”;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing performed by an image processing terminal and a server when the user is a “registrant” and image data is transmitted.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing between the image processing terminal and the server when the user is a “registrant” and does not transmit image data.

[8] in FIG. 4 BBS contributors C is a flow chart showing a process flow of image processing terminal 1 to operate.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a main program of the mobile terminal.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing performed by a mobile terminal and a server when acquiring authentication information from the mobile terminal.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing when acquiring authentication information as a “paid member” from the portable terminal 5.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when a long-term album is created from a portable terminal.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing of the mobile terminal when moving image data to be stored in a temporary album to a created long-term album and storing the image data.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing flow when editing / deleting each image data in an album from a portable terminal.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing when a simple WEB mail is transmitted from a portable terminal.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing another processing flow of the main program of the image processing terminal.

FIG. 17 is a selection screen and a print layout screen relating to printing of image data or printing of image data relating to print reservation.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a flow of different processing when browsing image data in an album from a portable terminal.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when reading a keep album from a mobile terminal and designating a print reservation.

[Description of Signs] 1, 1a, 1b Image processing terminal 2 Communication network 3 Server 4 Carrier communication network 5, 5a, 5b Portable terminal 6 Camera 7 Control means 8 Display means 9 Printing means 10 Communication means 11 Storage means 12 Web server 13 image database 14 control means 15 communication means 16 transmission control means 17 monitor 18 input means 19 control means 20 communication means 21 storage means 22 input means 23 transmission control means 24 external terminal 25 billing device 26 member database 27 content server 28 print reservation The processing screen of the image processing terminal at the time of printing when there is 29 The print layout screen for printing the created image data on the spot 30 The print layout screen for printing the image data related to the print reservation 100 Main of the image processing terminal Menu 101- 05 Processing screen of the image processing terminal in the case of “for the first time” 201 to 207 Processing screen of the image processing terminal when the image data is transmitted by the “registrant” 301 to 302 When the image data is not transmitted by the “registrant” Processing screens 401 to 403 of a mobile terminal when acquiring authentication information 501 to 502 Processing screens of a mobile terminal when browsing a temporary album 601 to 607 Send image data to a bulletin board or an individual, Or, a processing screen for posting on a bulletin board 701 to 704 A processing screen of a mobile terminal for creating a new album 801 to 807 A processing screen of a mobile terminal for saving image data 901 to 905 Processing screen of mobile terminal

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Claims (20)

(57) [Claims] 1. An image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. In a method of distributing image data in an amusement device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a portable terminal connected via a carrier communication network, the server includes: Is a step of presenting a menu and prompting selection of a desired play item.
When the reception made the steps of prompting the selected recipient to which to send the steps of prompting the creation of the image data to be transmitted to the recipient to a selected destination, a transmission destination selected image data created Storing the message in the user's mail album, and presenting a menu to the portable terminal as a receiver to prompt the user to select a desired play item.
When the image data in the game apparatus characterized by the steps of reading a recipient email album for storing the image data sent to the recipient, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, comprising Delivery method. 2. An image processing terminal comprising at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. In a method of distributing image data in a game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a portable terminal connected via a carrier communication network, the server transmits an image data to the image processing terminal as a sender. Is a step of presenting a menu and prompting selection of a desired play item.
When the steps of reading the sender's email album for storing the image data sent to the sender, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, a destination or return destination of the image data from the Prompting the user to select a recipient, and prompting the user to create image data to be transmitted to the selected recipient or recipient, and the created image data to be the selected recipient or reply destination. Storing the message in the recipient's mail album, and presenting a menu to the portable terminal as the recipient to prompt the user to select a desired play item.
When the image data in the game apparatus characterized by the steps of reading a recipient email album for storing the image data sent to the recipient, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, comprising Delivery method. 3. An image processing terminal comprising at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. In a method of distributing image data in a game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a portable terminal connected via a carrier communication network, the server transmits an image data to the image processing terminal as a sender. Is a step of presenting a menu and prompting selection of a desired play item.
When the steps of reading the sender keep album for storing the image data created sender, and outputting the image data of the read keep-album, the steps of prompting the new creation of the image data, image data created And prompting the recipient to select the recipient, and storing the created image data in the selected recipient's mail album. For the portable terminal as the recipient, Steps of presenting a menu and prompting selection of a desired play item
When the image data in the game apparatus characterized by the steps of reading a recipient email album for storing the image data sent to the recipient, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, comprising Delivery method. 4. An image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. In a method of distributing image data in a game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a mobile terminal connected via a carrier communication network, the server includes: , Presenting a menu and prompting selection of a desired play item
When the steps of reading the sender's email album for storing the image data sent to the sender, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, a destination or return destination of the image data from the Prompting the user to select a recipient, reading the sender's keep album that stores the image data created by the sender, outputting the read image data in the keep album, and requesting transmission from among them. Prompting the user to select the image data to be transmitted, and storing the selected image data in the selected recipient's or reply destination's mail album. Steps of presenting a menu and prompting selection of a desired play item
When the image data in the game apparatus characterized by the steps of reading a recipient email album for storing the image data sent to the recipient, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, comprising Delivery method. 5. An image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. In a method of distributing image data in a game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a portable terminal connected via a carrier communication network, the server transmits an image data to the image processing terminal as a sender. Is a step of prompting creation of image data to be transmitted to a bulletin board poster, a step of reading various bulletin boards according to hobbies and genres, outputting image data of a bulletin board poster posted on the read bulletin board, Prompting the user to select a bulletin board contributor who wants to send image data from among them, and store the created image data in the mail album of the selected bulletin board contributor For image processing terminals as bulletin board contributors, there is a step of prompting creation of image data to be posted on the bulletin board, a step of reading various notices according to hobbies and genres, and a public notice on the read notice board. Outputting the image data of the bulletin board poster to be posted, prompting the user to select a bulletin board from which image data is to be posted, storing the posted image data in the selected bulletin board, the method of distributing the image data in the game device for the steps of reading a mail album Wall contributors to store image data transmitted, and outputting the image data read in the mail album, characterized in that it comprises a. 6. An image processing terminal having at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. In a method of distributing image data in a game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a portable terminal connected via a carrier communication network, the server transmits an image data to the image processing terminal as a sender. Is a step of prompting creation of image data to be transmitted to a bulletin board poster, a step of reading various bulletin boards according to hobbies and genres, outputting image data of a bulletin board poster posted on the read bulletin board, Prompting the user to select a bulletin board contributor who wants to send image data from among them, and store the created image data in the mail album of the selected bulletin board contributor Reading the mail album of the bulletin board contributor for storing the image data transmitted to the bulletin board contributor for the mobile terminal as the bulletin board contributor; and reading the image data in the read mail album. Outputting the image data in the game device . 7. An image processing terminal comprising at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. In a method of distributing image data in a game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a mobile terminal connected via a carrier communication network, the server may include a mobile terminal as a contest applicant. Is a step of reading various contest data, a step of outputting the read contest data, a step of prompting the user to select a contest to apply for, and a step of saving the image data created by the contest applicant. Reading the keep album, outputting the read image data in the keep album, Comprising the steps of prompting the user to select image data to apply for Luo contest,
A mobile terminal as a contest voter, comprising a step of storing the selected image data on a page relating to the selected contest data, and a step of delivering an e-mail sent to the contest applicant to an address of the contest applicant. , The steps of reading various contest data, outputting the read contest data, prompting contest applicants who wish to vote from among them, and sending to the selected contest applicants Image data distribution in a game device , comprising: a step of prompting creation of an email; a step of sending the created email to an address of a contest applicant; and a step of counting and displaying voting results. Method. 8. An image processing terminal comprising at least image data creation means, display means, input means, and printing means including image information of a subject, and a server connected to the image processing terminal via a communication network. A method of distributing image data in a game device for transmitting and receiving image data between the server and a mobile terminal connected via a carrier communication network, wherein the mobile terminal as a receiver is:
In reading and outputting a corresponding homepage by clicking a URL, the server presents a menu to the image processing terminal as a sender to prompt the user to select a desired play item.
And prompting you to select a homepage template,
A step of prompting creation or selection of image data to be combined with the selected template, a step of prompting upload of a template combined with the created or selected image data, and attaching a URL to the uploaded template as a home page. Storing the image data in a game device . 9. For an image processing terminal or a mobile terminal as a sender or a receiver, or an image processing terminal or a mobile terminal as a bulletin board poster, a step of editing, processing, or deleting image data is included. 9. A method for distributing image data in a game device according to claim 1, wherein 10. The image data is input to additional information such as characters, graphics, and messages by input means of each terminal, or is synthesized by synthesizing means, or is stored in each terminal or transmitted from a server. downloaded distribution method image data in game device according to claim 1 to claim 9, wherein further comprising the step of combining with the frame information. 11. The image data according to claim 1, wherein the image data is a moving image or includes a moving image.
A method for distributing image data in the amusement device described above. 12. The image data, according to claim 1 or method of delivery image data in game device according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises a music information or audio information. 13. The image data according to claim 1, wherein a URL is attached to the image data.
A method of distributing image data in a game device . 14. The said image data distribution method image data in game device according to claim 1 to claim 13, wherein the containing reservation information about printing reservation. 15. The mail album and the keep album are a temporary album for temporarily storing image information, or
8. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the album is a long-term album for storing image information for a long time.
The method of delivery that image data. 16. A method for distributing image data in an amusement machine which requires input of authentication information including an ID and / or a password in order to browse or store the image data, wherein the long-term album includes the authentication information. , A private album that does not require input of the authentication information, or a public album that requires input of only the ID, an ID and / or password common only to a specific group, 16. The method of distributing image data in a game device according to claim 15, wherein the input is a broadcast type group album in which input is indispensable. 17. If the mail album or the keep album is a temporary album, and if the user wants to move the image data stored in the temporary album to the long-term album, the server sends the image data as a sender or a receiver. Image processing terminal or mobile terminal,
Alternatively, for an image processing terminal or a portable terminal as a bulletin board poster, a step of prompting the user to select image data desired to be moved from a mail album or a keep album, and moving the selected image data to a long-term album 17. The method for distributing image data in a game device according to claim 15, further comprising a step of updating the movement of the image data. 18. When printing the created image data, the server is configured to provide at least an image processing terminal as the sender or the recipient or an image processing terminal as the bulletin board poster. 9. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a step of prompting a user to input a print instruction for the created image data, and a step of prompting a user to select a print layout. A method of distributing image data in a game device . 19. When making a print reservation for the image data stored in the mail album or the keep album, the server transmits the image data to the mobile terminal as the sender or the receiver or the mobile terminal as the bulletin board contributor. A step of determining the type of image data suitable for distribution by identifying the type of the terminal; a step of reading out image data stored in a mail album or a keep album and outputting the image data so that it can be viewed; claims 1 to 6, wherein Yu, characterized in that the step of prompting an input of reservation information of the print reservation for the output image data, comprising
A method of distributing image data in a game device . 20. When printing image data including reservation information of a print reservation, the server transmits the image data to the image processing terminal as the sender or the receiver or the image processing terminal as the bulletin board contributor. When printing the newly created image data in the image processing terminal, there is a step of notifying the presence or absence of the image data related to the print reservation and a step of noting whether to simultaneously print the image data including the reservation information of the print reservation. 15. The game machine according to claim 14, further comprising: a step of prompting the user to select a print layout; and a step of prompting the user to select a print layout .
The method of delivery kicking image data.