KR100425072B1 - Vending Machine of Digital Photo and Method of Supplying the Digital Photo thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a digital photo vending machine and a photo providing method through which a digital photo image stored in a portable terminal such as a mobile phone or a PDA can be quickly and simply outputted as a photo.

The present invention provides a touch screen having a display and input function including editing, printing setting and selection of a payment method for editing image data stored in a digital image storage medium, and performing control operations for output, storage, editing and payment signals of an image. In the known digital photo vending machine consisting of a control unit;

The digital image storage medium is a portable terminal with a built-in digital camera capable of capturing and storing images, and a drive storage unit for storing a program for processing the image data; It is composed of a program storage unit that stores a program for calculating the cost.

According to the present invention, a digital image stored in a portable terminal can be easily edited in a vending machine and printed as a photo to easily output a digital photo.

Description

Vending Machine of Digital Photo and Method of Supplying the Digital Photo

The present invention relates to a digital photo vending machine and a photo providing method using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a digital photo vending machine and a method for editing various types of pictures using the same, which enables a quick and easy output of a photo image stored in a portable terminal such as a mobile phone or a PDA.

The present invention is an application after improving the disadvantages of the prior application to the domestic priority claim application for the first application 2002-0068603 (application date: 2002.11.6.). That is, the present invention is characterized by the improvement of the method for transmitting a photo image, the method of payment of a fee, the method of obtaining a photo image, and the method of editing a photo image, which are insufficient in an earlier application, and the technology of remotely managing a digital vending machine.

In general, a conventional photograph is implemented by developing and printing an image of a subject photographed using a camera. Such a photograph is implemented through a medium called a film to realize an image, and thus includes the development and printing process as described above. In order to alleviate the inconvenience of photographs using film, high-tech digital cameras using digital image realization technology have recently emerged one after another.

Such a digital camera realizes a high-quality image by using a solid-state imaging device (CCD) instead of a film, and outputs the photographed image through a printing press through a process such as editing the photographed digital image data. do.

In the related art, a plurality of printers are edited by editing image information input through various storage media in Korean Patent Publication No. 2002-0063423 (published date: 2002.8.3, digital photo vending machine and online album system using the same). It also discloses a technology for digital photo vending machines that simultaneously prints and sends them online. This technology is characterized in that the user's image information is transferred from the digital photo vending machine to the photobank center, and the online photo album is created by accessing the photobank center using the digital photo vending machine to download the image information. will be.

In addition, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2002-24938 (published date: 2002.1.25, Information Processing Vending Machine) discloses a technique for printing an image photographed with a digital camera through a vending machine. In this case, however, a storage medium of a digital camera or the like is used, and there is no technique for photographing an image using a mobile communication portable terminal and outputting the image to a vending machine.

As such, a digital camera has an advantage that it can be used anytime and anywhere as long as it has sufficient storage capacity.However, in order to receive photos, a photo lab or a vending machine is installed to make a photographed image as a normal camera. There was a hassle to go to the supermarket or photo studio where there was a separate processing and printing process.

However, there is a disadvantage in that a separate cost burden is large to own such developing equipment as a general individual, and there is a problem that management of a developing apparatus and a photo paper is required. In particular, carrying a digital camera similar in size to a normal camera can be inconvenient.

On the other hand, a photo print vending machine that can print out pictures taken with a digital camera or a mobile phone with a camera in Korea Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0309394 (published: March 20, 2003, photo print vending machine) The technology disclosed after the filing date (2002.11.6) of the pre-application of the present invention. However, there is a problem that there is a limitation in the payment of credit cards, smart cards, electronic money, etc., because the specific technology of the photographic image transmission means or photographic image acquisition method is not presented, and the means of payment of money is limited to coins or bills. .

An object of the present invention devised to solve such a conventional problem is to edit image data stored in various types of digital image storage media, and to output digital photos quickly and easily in a place where a vending machine is installed. To provide a digital photo vending machine.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a digital photo vending machine that allows a digital image photographed by a portable terminal having a built-in digital camera to be instantly edited and outputted with a driver that is compatible with each terminal.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a digital photo vending machine for printing and costly processing image information stored in a digital image storage medium including a portable terminal with a built-in digital camera as a photo through offline or online. It is to provide a photo providing method through.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance configuration of a first embodiment of a digital photo vending machine according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the vending machine of Figure 1,

3 is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment in which the vending machine of FIG. 1 may be implemented separately in a network environment.

4A and 4B are flowcharts illustrating a printing and payment process of a digital photo in the network environment of FIG. 3;

5 is a diagram for illustrating a third embodiment of a digital photo vending machine according to the present invention;

6 is a flowchart showing a digital photo printing and payment process of FIG. 5;

7 is a block diagram showing a payment method using the Internet,

8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a photo output from the digital photo vending machine according to the present invention.

<Description of the code | symbol about the principal part of drawing>

100: vending machine 200: portable terminal

300: vending machine management server 400: payment institution server

10: main body 12: touch screen

14: cradle 16: storage device connection

18: card slot 30: control unit

32: power supply unit 34: image information input unit

36: drive storage 38: image data storage

40: photo printing unit 42: program storage unit

44: payment unit 46: communication unit

The digital photo vending machine of the present invention for achieving the above object is a digital image photograph printing technique associated with a known digital camera is recognized as a prior art known before the filing date of the present invention, and includes clearly distinguished components. .

That is, the present invention includes an image information input unit for receiving image data stored in at least one digital image storage medium; An image data storage unit for storing the input image data; A touch screen for displaying the image data and the list and having a display and input function including editing, printing setting, and payment method selection of the image; A payment unit for paying a cost for outputting the image;

A photo printing unit for outputting the image in a photo form; A control unit for outputting, storing, editing, and controlling a payment signal of the image generated between the image information input unit, the image data storage unit, the drive storage unit, the touch screen, the payment unit, and the photo printing unit. In the known digital photo vending machine made;

According to a technical configuration of the present invention, the digital image storage medium is a portable terminal having a built-in digital camera capable of capturing and storing an image. The digital image storage medium processes the image data inputted in different formats to be compatible with at least one digital image storage medium. A drive storage unit for storing a program for doing so; And a program storage unit for storing a program for calculating a cost for setting and payment associated with editing and printing of images stored in the image data storage unit.

Preferably, the control unit is further connected to a communication unit connected to a network to enable online payment. In addition, editing of an image on the touch screen is one of adjustments according to the dark and light states of the image, clarification of a moving scene, and rotation of the image.

The digital image storage medium of the present invention is a portable terminal with a built-in digital camera capable of capturing and storing images. The term "portable terminal" refers to a portable terminal, a PDA, an IMT 2000 mobile phone, and a digital camera. In addition, the digital image storage medium may be a flash memory, smart media, memory stick, SD memory, PC card, and the like, in particular the memory IC chip embedded in the digital camera.

In addition, the vending machine preferably has a communication unit connected to a network to enable online payment.

The image information input unit preferably includes a communication port for receiving picture data wirelessly from the portable terminal, and the touch screen can input information by a touch panel control or voice recognition technology.

(Photo image acquisition method)

The prior application uses a portable terminal such as a PDA or a mobile phone as a medium for storing a digital image. However, in the present invention, a photographic image is obtained directly from a vending machine or through the Internet. In the case of acquiring from a vending machine, a photographic image is periodically downloaded from a server using an internet system in the vending machine and stored in a hard disk (HDD). Photo images include photos of famous celebrities, sports stars, celebrities, beautiful nature, favorite poetry or sports scenes, commemorative photos such as school trips, field pictures recording traffic accidents, and records of fires or crimes occurring in emergency situations. It may be a picture such as a picture.

Therefore, when the user wants to use the photo image, the image can be easily obtained from the HDD in the vending machine. On the other hand, by using the Internet system in the vending machine, it is possible to access an Internet site providing a personal computer (PC), an e-mail mailbox or an image of one or another person, and acquire an image therefrom.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a photo through a digital vending machine, the method including: displaying digital photo image data on a touch screen after being stored in the digital vending machine; Inputting edit information according to the state of the image displayed on the touch screen, print setting information including the number of photos to be output as a photo and an arrangement of the images; Known digital using a digital photo vending machine comprising the step of calculating the cost according to the print setting, the user paying the cost using a cost payment means and supplying a picture corresponding to the editing and print setting In the photograph providing method,

Storing the digital photographic image data in a portable terminal and connecting the vending machine to a vending machine through a cable; and driving a drive corresponding to the portable terminal, and inputting separate image data after the photograph is supplied. If not, the screen of the screen is characterized in that the automatic switching to the screen for advertising.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are merely intended to illustrate the technical idea of the present invention, and it is apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications, changes and modifications are possible.

The digital photo vending machine according to the present invention may be implemented in various forms, but the image information can be edited, printed, and settled by a main body having only a hardware configuration on the offline, and the vending machine can be connected to a network. It can be configured so that payment information can be provided online. In addition, a vending machine and a portable terminal are connected on a network to transmit an image to the vending machine through a wireless network, and a technology for payment for photo output can be implemented by applying specific techniques in various new ways.

(How to send photo image in mobile terminal and auto sales period)

The first application uses a communication cable (wired communication method). In other words, since the shape of the communication connector of the portable terminal is the same with the 24 pin method, only the connection port of the vending machine needs to be dualized with the USB and the COM. Since communication programs may be different depending on the manufacturer or model of the portable terminal, there is a hassle to embed a plurality of communication programs in the vending machine. Can be provided.

Meanwhile, the present invention employs a near field communication method (aka brutus) or an infrared communication method. First, in case of using Brutus, a brutus system and a communication program in the digital photo vending machine are embedded, and the photograph image stored in the portable terminal is transmitted to the vending machine through the terminal capable of brutus communication. This method is available only to users of portable terminals capable of Brutus communication.

In addition, the infrared communication method often refers to a communication standard set by the IrDA Standard (Infrared Date Association), and standardizes IrTran-p when transmitting still images such as digital cameras. The international standard for payment that supports infrared (IR) communication in mobile phones is using or studying the IrFM commercial version. In the present invention, such IrDA standard communication is collectively referred to as 'infrared communication'. Infrared system and communication program are embedded in the vending machine, and digital photo images stored in the portable terminal are transmitted to the vending machine. In this case, it is possible to use only a portable terminal user capable of infrared communication.

That is, in the step of connecting the portable terminal and the vending machine, there is a short range wireless communication method or an infrared communication method instead of a cable.

In the step of supplying the photo, the payment means is any one of a mobile phone payment by infrared communication method or a credit card payment by a wireless payment method, smart card payment, electronic money payment, mobile phone payment.

As a means of acquiring the digital photographic image data, the photographic image is periodically downloaded from a server and stored in a hard disk (HDD) using an internet system in a vending machine instead of a portable terminal. It is one of the methods of acquiring images by accessing a personal computer, an e-mail mailbox or an internet site that provides images.

Based on the various techniques described above will be described by dividing each embodiment.

<Example 1>

The first embodiment proposes that the above-mentioned vending machine is solely offline, and a portable terminal is connected to a main body via a cable provided in the main body so that image information can be edited, output and settled.

A configuration applicable to the first to third embodiments of the digital photo vending machine according to the present invention is disclosed in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the vending machine 100 includes a touch screen 12, a holder 14, a portable storage device connecting unit 16, and a plurality of inlets 18, 20, 22 for payment. , The main body 10 having a photo output port 26 for outputting a photo, and the portable terminal 200 is connected to the main body 10 through a cable provided in the holder 14.

The vending machine according to the first embodiment configured as described above, the image information stored in the portable terminal 200 including a PCS phone, a CDMA phone and a PDA is input to the main body 10 via a cable and at the same time outputs a photo. The process for this proceeds. At this time, the configuration of the communication port of the portable terminal 200 may be different for each manufacturer. Therefore, the main body 10 is configured with a cable of a different standard for each manufacturer and a drive corresponding thereto. More details will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

By the above process, a photographic image is displayed in a certain form of standard, and the user can select a standard or number of prints including the background, size, photographing date, output date, title of the photograph, etc. of the desired photograph through the touch screen 12. If you choose to, and the cost for it is the desired picture is automatically supplied through the photo outlet (26). Unexplained symbol 24 is a change return.

Then, the internal structure of the main body 10 of the vending machine 100 according to the embodiment connected as described above will be described in more detail.

A block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit showing the internal structure of the vending machine 100 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, image data stored in at least one digital image storage medium is input from the image information input unit 34, and the input image data is stored in the image data storage unit 38. A program for processing the image data input in different formats so as to be compatible with at least one digital image storage medium is stored in the drive storage unit 36. A touch screen 12 is provided to display the image data and the list, and to display and input functions including editing, printing setting, and payment method selection of the image. In addition, a program for calculating a cost for setting and payment associated with editing and printing an image stored in the image data storage unit 38 is stored in the program storage unit 42, and the payment for outputting the image is paid. Payment unit 44 and a photo printing unit 40 for outputting the image in the form of a photo is provided. The image information input unit 34, the image data storage unit 38, the drive storage unit 36, the touch screen 12, the program storage unit 42, the payment unit 44, and a photograph The control operation of the output, storage, editing and payment signal of the image generated between the printing unit 40 is performed.

The internal structure of the electronic circuit built into the main body 10 configured as described above is controlled so that the image can be edited, composed and settled together with the processing of various image data. Next, a process for this together with various functions made by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B.

Prior to this function of the vending machine 100, the vending machine 100 of this embodiment displays a screen for advertisement repeatedly while the screen saver function is always performed when in the standby state. 3 is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment in which the vending machine of FIG. 1 may be separately implemented in a network environment, and FIGS. 4A and 4B are flowcharts illustrating a digital photo printing and payment process performed in the network environment of FIG. 3.

As shown in the drawing, the portable terminal 200 stores image data obtained through a digital camera embedded therein, or stores image data downloaded through a mobile communication server or wireless Internet by wireless communication. When the portable terminal 200 is connected to the image information input unit 24 through a cable (S2), the stored image data recognizes the input device (S4). At this time, if the input through the cable is determined to be a portable terminal 200 (S6), if it is confirmed as a "terminal", the drive is driven (S8), otherwise it is determined as a portable storage device (S12). .

The input image data is stored in the image data storage 38 (S10). Here, the reason why the image data stored in the portable terminal 200 can be collectively stored in the image data storage unit 38 through the image information input unit 34 is the portable terminal 200. Of course, various types of portable storage devices, such as flash memory, smart media, memory sticks, SD memory, PC card, etc. The drive for the drive to find the compatibility to process the image data input in different formats from the drive storage It is possible because it is stored in the section 36.

The vending machine 100 displays the digital image information on the touch screen 12 with the stored image data (S14). At this time, the user sets the image editing menu displayed on the touch screen 12 and the setting (S16) related to printing after editing. At this time, the menu and the setting is made through a program input to the program storage unit 42, the program also includes a program for the payment to be generated later.

The image editing menu may edit image data input from the portable terminal 200, and a change and manipulation operation according to a state of an image is performed. In other words, if the captured image is dark or light, the state is brightened or darkened in a form suitable for viewing, and if the moving scene is taken, the blurred image is clarified, the image is rotated, or the wallpaper is inserted into the original image. A kind of menu is provided. In the case of printing with the above pictures, the number of pictures to be output, the arrangement of images to be put into one picture, and the like are set.

(Photo image editing method)

In the previous application, the editing of photographic images is edited by adjusting the contrast or rotating the image. However, in the present invention, images obtained from various media using image synthesis (for example, alpha branding) are used as background photographs, We propose a method of composing and editing kinds of images.

When the editing and printing setting of the image is completed as described above, the job is terminated if the user does not want to print whether or not to print, and the cost for outputting as a picture for the "print" is calculated.

The cost is calculated by the above-described program stored in the program storage unit 42, and then, in the payment means selection step (S20), if any cash payment, cash payment, or mobile payment is selected (S36). The cash payment is made by depositing the calculated cost in the form of bills or coins. In this case, the payment unit 44 compares the calculated cost with the deposited money and supplies a photo output signal to the controller 30 when the cost is less than or equal to the deposited money. When the payment confirmation (S28) is made as described above, the control unit 30 supplies the photo print signal to the photo printing unit 40, and the edited image is printed by the set number of sheets and supplied through the photo outlet 26 (S30). ).

After the picture is printed and supplied to the user, if there is no additional print job command, the vending machine 100 returns to the standby state, and the above-described advertisement screensaver program is repeatedly executed.

<Example 2>

The second embodiment, which is another embodiment of the present invention, is an embodiment of the digital photo vending machine 100. An example of the vending machine 100, which is configured to be connected to a network environment and provides payment information, is illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the vending machine 100 is connected to a network such as the Internet through the vending machine management server 300, and is connected to a payment institution server 400 for payment. Thereby, the vending machine 100 can be easily managed through the vending machine management server 300, and payment can be made with coins or bills, as well as credit cards, electronic money, and smart cards. You can pay by

Specifically, in order to make the vending machine 100 operate in such a network environment, a program and a communication means connectable to the network should be provided. In order to satisfy this condition, as shown in FIG. 2, the communication unit 46 must be additionally installed, and the program storage unit 42 described above must be added with a program connectable to the network.

The series of processes that can be implemented under such a condition is greatly different in the payment method compared to the first embodiment described above. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the editing and printing setting of the image data is completed, the payment step is entered. The payment is made by the mobile terminal 200 or the electronic money or the credit card (S32).

If the payment method is the payment by the portable terminal 200, first connected to the vending machine management server 300 that manages the corresponding vending machine 100 in a network connection state through the portable terminal 200 If the mobile phone information is provided (S24) and the mobile phone information is provided to the payment institution server 400 through the network, the request for approval (S26) is made, and the result is returned. As a result, a payment confirmation (S28) signal is received from the payment institution server 400, and a picture print message is sent from the vending machine management server 300 to the vending machine 100, and the picture is printed from the vending machine 100 ( S30).

At this time, in the payment by the electronic money or credit card, the user first inserts the electronic money or credit card into the card entrance 18 into the vending machine 100 connected to the network and inputs basic information for the card payment ( Enter S34). Then, the vending machine management server 300 requests the payment for the card, and receives the payment confirmation (S28) from the payment institution server 400. Then, a picture print message is sent from the vending machine management server 300 to the vending machine 100, and the picture is printed at the vending machine 100 (S30).

Also, when there is no more connection for printing a picture, an advertisement screensaver program is executed. The screen saver program is automatically added or updated through the communication unit 46.

<Example 3>

According to a third embodiment of the present invention, the vending machine 100 and the portable terminal 200 are connected on a network to transmit an image to the vending machine 100 through a wireless network, and to make a payment for photo output. We propose a technique to implement.

5 is a diagram for illustrating a third embodiment of the digital photo vending machine according to the present invention. The description thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

As shown in FIG. 5, the portable terminal 200 is connected to a network such as the Internet, which is also connected to the vending machine management server 300 and the payment institution server 400. In addition, a plurality of vending machines 401, 402, 403... Are connected to the vending machine management server 300. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a digital photo printing and payment process of FIG. 5.

In this connected network environment, the user connects to the network using the portable terminal 200 and accesses the vending machine management server 300 (S40). After connection, the user transmits image data from the portable terminal 200 to the vending machine management server 300 (S42). Then, using the portable terminal 200 to set whether to edit and print the image as in the first embodiment and the second embodiment (S44). At this time, the vending machine management server 300 is a unique number (for example, # 1) of the vending machine 401 installed in the position where the user is currently standing among the vending machines (401, 402, 403 ...) ), And the user inputs the information of the vending machine using the portable terminal 200 (S44). After that, it is finally judged whether or not printing (S48), if the printing is not desired is terminated. However, when printing is desired, the vending machine management server 300 requests payment information from the portable terminal 200 to obtain payment information, and requests the approval from the payment institution server 400 (S50).

Then, the payment institution server 400 is approved for the corresponding information (S52), the vending machine management server 300 transmits a print command to the vending machine 401, and eventually the photo outlet 26 The printed picture is obtained through S54.

<Example 4>

A fourth embodiment, which is another embodiment of the present invention, is a method of remotely managing a vending machine. The fourth embodiment aims to improve the efficiency by operating and managing the vending machine remotely. In this case, the main control points include whether errors in various systems in the vending machine occur, checking the remaining amount of printing media such as printing ink and ribbon cartridge in printing, checking remaining amount of printing paper in the printing unit, and managing statistics on printing by daily, weekly and monthly printing type. Statistics management such as daily, weekly and monthly sales.

The method of remotely managing the vending machine includes the steps of operator management (e-mail, mobile phone number, office number, etc.) for each vending machine; Transmitting all management contents to a server; The server notifying the vending machine operator of the management contents by e-mail or a mobile phone; The vending machine operator determines the time of replacement or input of the print media, printing paper, etc. in response to the situation by accessing the server or checking the received contents; Vending machine operator and server manager consists of performing business management using various statistics. These technologies will be very active in the commercial value of the vending machine, the use of which is commonly used in supermarkets, department stores, destinations, tourist information centers, etc., the business value will be very active. In this case, a person operating a vending machine will feel the need to manage and operate the vending machine at home or remotely.

(Paid payment method)

7 is a block diagram showing a payment method using the Internet. As shown in the figure, the payment fee may be divided into a mobile phone 200, a credit card (including a smart card and electronic money), and infrared communication. In the earlier application, payment of digital photo vending machine is paid by cash or by credit card, smart card payment or mobile phone payment by wire communication. However, the payment means of the present invention adopts a wireless mobile phone payment method and a wireless payment method. In the case of a mobile phone payment method, there is a wired connection and a wireless connection. In the wireless connection method, an infrared communication method is used to obtain a user's credit information from an IC in a mobile phone and make a payment. The basic structure is that the payment system in the vending machine is connected to the payment institution server through the Internet or a public telephone network (PSTN) / dedicated line. This case applies when a mobile phone payment is possible as a camera phone user.

In the case of the wireless payment method, there are credit card payment, smart card payment and mobile phone payment. The basic structure incorporates a wireless LAN (LAN) system in a vending machine to connect wirelessly between the payment system in the vending machine and the payment institution server.

Communication in the vending machine 401 can be divided into a LAN method, a wireless LAN method, and a modem method. On the other hand, if you divide the connection between the vending machine 401 and the payment institution server 400,

As shown in Fig. 7, when the connection method is a LAN method, the LAN card in the vending machine and the Internet dedicated line / high-speed Internet (ADSL, VDSL) are connected, and the wireless LAN method is a wireless LAN in the vending machine. Connect to the Internet through wireless communication such as cards and netspots. Modem type is connected to the PSTN (public telephone network) / dedicated line between the modem in the vending machine and the payment institution server (400).

As such, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable terminal and the vending machine may be connected to each other through a wired or wireless network.

8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a photo output from the digital photo vending machine according to the present invention. On your birthday on your birthday (501), a sketch of your ballet (Giselle: Giselle) edited with image data stored on your vending machine to record your favorite ballet (502), and a commemorative photo taken on your mobile phone. A picture 503 obtained by synthesizing the characters can be output. That is, in the vending machine of the present invention, a character may be synthesized and printed on his or her photo, and input and edit necessary information such as a title, a shooting date, an anniversary date, and a time of the photo to output a photo of a desired style. Can be.

In particular, when editing a photo on a vending machine, the title, print date, and print time of the photo can be entered on the photo, and the heading "phone photo" can also be entered to clarify the source of the photo. . In addition, the photographs of famous singers and actors, poems and sayings, famous characters such as Mickey Mouse and Massimaro, their signatures, logos or slogans of each company can be edited and used for advertisement.

In addition, by using the image synthesis technology, you can synthesize a character, a background picture or a picture of a celebrity to a picture taken through a portable terminal, so that you can take a snapshot of your favorite celebrity on a mobile phone and synthesize your favorite characters. can do. These various digital photography techniques can be widely realized using image compositing techniques.

According to the present invention, since the image data stored therein can be quickly outputted as a photograph through a compatible drive and a program for each portable terminal, the users can exchange or store each other, so that traffic accidents using the portable terminal as well as a separate storage medium are possible. There is a big advantage that can greatly contribute to the expansion of services such as photographs of photographs, commemorative photographs, album production, works photos.

As described above, according to the present invention, a vending machine in which image data stored in various types of digital image storage media such as a flash memory, an IC memory chip, a smart media, a memory stick, an SD memory, a PC card, a portable terminal, and the like is directly connected. After inputting to, you can edit and output digital photos quickly and easily.

In addition, the digital image photographed by a portable terminal with a digital camera is edited, paid and output instantly through a vending machine equipped with a driver that is compatible with each terminal, so that digital media can be used.

Photographs of photographs or commemorative photographs of traffic accidents, etc. may be taken through a portable terminal, and the photographs may be automatically printed on the digital photo vending machine through the portable terminal. Can be.

In addition, the present invention can be used to print digital image photographs (photographs of famous entertainers, sports stars, beautiful nature or sports scenes, etc.) using the Internet system in the vending machine or to synthesize these photos to create a commemorative album or a photograph of the work, This invention is suitable for the digital age of the 21st century and is economically valuable, and its field of business is very broad.

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An image information input unit configured to receive image data stored in at least one digital image storage medium; An image data storage unit for storing the input image data; A touch screen for displaying the image data and the list and having a display and input function including editing, printing setting, and payment method selection of the image; Payment means for paying money required to print the photographic print; A photo printing unit for outputting the image in a photo form; A controller for outputting, storing, editing, and controlling a payment signal of the image generated between the image information input unit, an image data storage unit, a drive storage unit, a touch screen, a payment unit, and a photo printing unit; ; The digital image storage medium is a portable terminal with a digital camera capable of capturing and storing images; In the conventional digital photo vending machine comprising a drive storage unit for storing the program for processing the image data input in different formats to be compatible with one or more of the digital image storage medium, The program for calculating the setting and payment for the editing and printing of the image stored in the image data storage unit is stored, a program that can be connected to the network is added, the communication unit is further installed in the control unit to enable online payment A program storage unit, Adjust the image according to the dark and light state of the image on the touch screen, clarify the moving scene, and edit any one of the operations for the rotation of the image, from the image or vending machine obtained from various media A digital photo vending machine comprising a method of using as a background photo through the acquired image data or synthesizing and editing the images. delete delete delete The digital photo vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the photo edited using the image synthesizing technique synthesizes a photo of a character, a background photo, or a celebrity into a photo taken through a portable terminal. Storing the digital photo image data in the digital vending machine and displaying the same on the touch screen; Inputting edit information according to the state of the image displayed on the touch screen, print setting information including the number of photos to be output as a photo and an arrangement of the images; A known picture using a digital photo vending machine comprising a step of calculating a cost according to the print setting, a user paying the cost using a cost payment means, and supplying a picture corresponding to the editing and print setting In the providing method, Storing the digital photographic image data in a portable terminal, connecting the vending machine to a vending machine through a cable, driving a drive corresponding to the portable terminal, and inputting no separate image data after the photograph is supplied. In the case of the digital photo vending machine, characterized in that the screen of the screen is automatically switched to the screen for advertising. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the connecting means is any one of a short range wireless communication method or an infrared communication method instead of a cable in the step of connecting the portable terminal and the vending machine. The method of claim 6, wherein the payment means in the step of supplying the picture is any one of a mobile phone payment by an infrared communication method or a credit card payment, a smart card payment, electronic money payment, mobile phone payment by a wireless communication method. To provide photographs through digital photo vending machines. The method of claim 6, wherein the means for acquiring the digital photo image data is obtained by periodically downloading the photo image from the server using the Internet system in the vending machine instead of the portable terminal and storing the image image on a hard disk, and obtaining or automatically selling the image if necessary. A method of providing a picture through a digital photo vending machine, which is one of a method of accessing a personal computer, an e-mail mailbox, or an internet site providing an image using an in-flight internet system. The method of claim 6, wherein the connection between the vending machine and the payment institution server is a method of accessing a LAN card and a dedicated Internet line or a high-speed Internet in a vending machine, and a wireless communication with a wireless LAN card in a vending machine. A digital photo vending machine, characterized in that any one of a wireless method, a connection between the modem in the vending machine and the payment institution server by a public telephone network or a dedicated line.