KR101160645B1 - Apparatus for Making Mini Photo Album - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an album accommodating unit for accommodating a mini album jacket to perform an album case function; An image reader unit for reading an image file from input means; A display unit which displays the image file and receives an image selection command from a user; An image output unit which prints the selected image on a sticker photo paper; A photo paper supply unit for supplying the sticker photo paper to the image output unit; A product discharge unit for discharging a sticker photo paper on which the user-selected mini album jacket and the image are printed; And a control unit for retrieving an image file from the input unit, displaying an outputable image on the display unit, and controlling the output to the sticker photo paper by applying an image arrangement and a background image according to a user's selection input. It provides a mini album production apparatus.

Description

Apparatus for Making Mini Photo Album

The present invention relates to a mini album production apparatus, and more particularly, to load and display an image file from a storage medium or a mobile terminal, and to receive a selection command of a photo to be output from the user printed on a sticker photo paper that can be produced mini album The present invention relates to a mini album production apparatus for discharging a selected album jacket together to produce a mini album.

In general, a sticker photo vending machine is a device that outputs a sticker type by synthesizing a pre-stored background photo of a user's face photographed by a digital camera installed in the sticker photo vending machine.

However, the sticker photo vending machine dubs the photograph taken by the digital camera installed in the vending machine itself on the background of decorating and prints the image directly to the place where the vending machine is installed. Only limited video was available.

In addition, the number of background images provided by the vending machine is extremely limited, and there is no means to store and manage the image once taken, so there is no way to reuse it, and other external devices (eg mobile phones, digital cameras, etc.) There is no means to receive the image taken in the process or the means to process it is used only as a sticker photo vending machine taken in the field.

Recently, as the function of the mobile phone is expanded, the camera function is given to the mobile phone to take pictures and exchange them with other people using phone mail. However, there was no proper means for printing out photographs taken using such a mobile phone, and it could be inputted to a computer and printed through the computer.

On the other hand, in order to produce photos in the form of albums are used to take a photo in the studio, and to request the production of albums, in order to produce an album of a size that the user can easily carry, request a separate work, or album studio Had to go.

In addition, in order for general users to print their own photographs, they need a photo printer and expensive ink, and if the printer is not steady, nozzles may be clogged or the ink may harden, resulting in high cost loss.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a mini album production apparatus that can produce an album on the fly using an image file stored in a portable terminal or a storage device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mini album production apparatus for loading and displaying images from various mobile terminals and storage devices, and allowing a user to create an album through image selection and background decoration using a touch screen.

Still another object of the present invention is to print a user-selected image on a sticker photo paper, and to provide a fold line between each photo and photos to easily fold the photos to make album albums that can be easily combined with the album jacket of the user selected An album production apparatus is provided.

An object of the present invention described above, the album receiving unit for receiving a mini album jacket to perform the album cover function; An image reader unit for reading an image file from input means; A display unit which displays the image file and receives a photo selection command from a user; An image output unit which prints the selected photo on a sticker photo paper; A product discharge unit for discharging the photo album with the user-selected mini-album jacket and a photo print sticker; And a control unit for retrieving an image file from the input unit, displaying a printable photo on the display unit, and controlling the output to the sticker photo paper by applying a photo array and a background image according to a user's selection input. A mini album production apparatus is used.

In addition, according to the present invention, characterized in that it further comprises a memory unit for temporarily storing the image file read from the image reader unit.

In addition, according to the invention, it characterized in that it further comprises a payment unit for paying for producing the mini album.

In addition, according to the present invention, the payment unit is characterized in that at least one of the banknote input module, coin input module, RFID card reader module, magnetic card reader module.

In addition, according to the present invention, it characterized in that it further comprises a camera unit for generating a picture by photographing the user on the fly.

In addition, according to the invention, it characterized in that it further comprises an audio output for outputting a warning message about the use of the mini album production and whether the memory device and the mobile phone is mounted.

According to the present invention, the display unit is a touch screen module, characterized in that it comprises a user input unit for receiving a user's command, and a display unit for playing the photo display and mini album production program.

According to the present invention, the image reader unit may include a multi-reader module for loading an image file from any one of SD, SDHC, MMC, microSD, CF I / II, MD, MS, DUO, xD and an external HDD; And at least one data cable for loading an image file from a storage medium of the portable terminal.

In addition, according to the present invention, the image output unit is characterized by consisting of a printer module, an ink module, a photo paper tray.

According to the present invention, the photo paper supply unit is a dispenser for supplying sticker photo paper to the photo paper tray of the image output unit.

In addition, according to the present invention, a fold line is formed between the photo and the photo printed on the sticker photo paper, characterized in that the zigzag folded and bonded.

In addition, according to the present invention, a photo album album is formed by adhering the back end of the upper end of the photo and the first photograph of the lower end of the photo printed on the sticker photo paper.

In addition, according to the present invention, the control unit is characterized in that for outputting a warning message to check whether the storage device and the portable terminal is attached to the image reader unit to be removed before printing.

According to the mini album production apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to produce an album on the fly using an image file stored in a portable terminal or a storage device.

In addition, users can load and display images from various mobile devices and storage devices, and users can create albums by selecting images and decorating backgrounds using the touch screen, printing user-selected images on sticker photo paper, By providing a fold line between the photos, you can easily fold the photos to create an album album that can be easily combined with the album jacket of your choice.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mini album production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a mini album production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a multi-reader module of an image reader unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of data cables of an image reader unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
5A to 5D illustrate sticker photo paper according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing a process of producing a mini photo album by combining the album album in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The terms or words used in this specification and claims are not to be construed as limiting in their usual or dictionary meanings, and the inventors may appropriately define the concept of terms in order to best explain their invention in the best way possible. It should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, various modifications that can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be equivalent water and variations.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mini album production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a mini album production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the mini album producing apparatus 100 includes an album accommodating unit 160 for accommodating a mini album jacket 400 which performs an album case function, and an input unit 200. An image reader 110 for reading an image file, a display unit 130 for displaying the image file, that is, a picture 320, and a command for selecting a picture 320 from a user, and the selected picture 320. An image output unit 150 for printing the sticker on the photo paper 300, a photo paper supply unit 155 for supplying the sticker photo paper 300 to the image output unit 150, and a mini album jacket 400 selected by the user. And the product discharge units 170a and 170b from which the sticker photo paper 300 on which the picture 320 is printed is discharged, and the image file is searched by the input means 200, and the printable picture 320 is displayed on the display unit. 130, and according to the user's input selection 320 is configured to include a control unit 190 for applying the arrangement and the background image to be output to the sticker photo paper 300, the memory unit 120 for temporarily storing the image file read from the image reader 110 ), A payment unit 105 for the user to pay for making the mini album, a camera unit 140 for photographing the user on the spot to generate a picture 320, and the mini album of the An audio output unit 180 is further provided for outputting a description of the use and a warning message on whether the storage device and the portable terminal are mounted.

The input means 200 is a mobile terminal such as iPhone, Android series, Windows Mobile series, Blackberry, Symbian-based smartphones and SD, SDHC, MMC, microSD, CF I / II, MD, MS, DUO, xD And an external HDD.

The display unit 130 is a touch screen module and includes a user input unit 132 for receiving a user's command and a display unit 134 for displaying a photo 320 and playing a mini album production program.

The display 130 may conveniently touch and drag all the operations of selecting and decorating the picture 320.

Although not shown, a user interface (UI) displayed on the display unit 130 displays an image file loaded from a storage medium at the top, and at the bottom, a user drags and double-clicks an image file of the top image file. Photos 320 are displayed.

If the user drags or double-clicks the picture 320 to be canceled to the top of the selected picture 320 at the bottom, the selection is canceled, and the arrangement of the selected picture 320 at the bottom can also be changed by dragging and double-clicking.

When the selection of the picture 320 to be printed is completed, images and icons for decorating the background of the selected pictures 320 are displayed on the next screen, and a desired image and icon are dragged and double-clicked to apply the pictures to the picture 320. Do it.

The picture 320 taken through the camera unit 140 is also displayed at the top in real time, and since the desired picture 320 can be selected and printed from the taken picture 320, the existing picture that needs to be carefully taken within a predetermined shot It can be distinguished from a sticker camera.

The payment unit 105 may be configured of at least one of a banknote input module, a coin input module, an RFID card reader module, a magnetic card reader module, and a wireless network when paying using a transportation card, a credit card and a check card. It is preferred that a module (not shown) be further configured.

The image output unit 150 is composed of a photo-only printer module (not shown) and an ink module (not shown), a device capable of printing paper at a level of 1440DPI by receiving a sheet of paper from a sticker photo paper tray (not shown) to be.

The photo paper supply unit 155 is a dispenser for supplying photo paper to the sticker photo paper tray 300 of the image output unit 150. When the photo paper falls to the tray, the photo paper supply unit 155 automatically supplies the photo paper stored in the tray.

The controller 190 searches for an image storage path of a storage medium when a portable terminal such as a smartphone is connected from the image reader 110, and is generally output in a predetermined format in a “DCIM” folder. You will be able to import image files.

3 is a view showing the configuration of a multi-reader module of the image reader unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a view showing the configuration of data cables of the image reader unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, the image reader unit 110 stores an image from any one of SD, SDHC, MMC, microSD, CF I / II, MD, MS, DUO, xD, and an external HDD. A multi-cable module 110a for loading a file and a multi-cable module 110b composed of one or more data cables for loading an image file from a storage medium of the portable terminal.

The multi-reader module 110a and the multi-cable module 110b are moved by the tray according to the input means 200 selected by the user, and the cover 450 is opened to be displayed.

For example, when the user selects the loading of an image file from the mobile terminal, the multi-cable module 100b is opened to be displayed, and when the user selects the loading of the image file from the storage device, the multi-reader module 110a is opened to be displayed. To do that.

The portable terminal or storage device connected to the image reader 110 may be detachable before final printing, and printing may be performed after the cover 450 is closed, thereby reducing the risk of loss.

5A to 5D are diagrams illustrating sticker photo paper according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the photograph 320 of the sticker photo paper 300 in the embodiment of the present invention is composed of two photographs of the upper photograph 320a and the lower photograph 320b.

The upper photo 320a and the lower photo 320b are separately cut out.

When the upper photo 320a and the lower photo 320b are worn, the shape of the perforation line can be confirmed as shown in FIG. 5B. A round groove 330 is formed at two photo intervals except for a portion to be inserted into the album case. It is.

This is to allow the corners to be produced in the form of curved surfaces when the mini album is completed.

The upper photo 320a and the lower photo 320b that are cut out are folded in a zigzag form along a fold line as shown in FIGS. First, the back side 322b is bonded to form a single photo album album.

The first surface 321a of the upper photo 320a and the last surface 321b of the lower photo 320b are surfaces for inserting into a case, and the front and the lower surface of the first surface 321a of the upper photo 320a. The last side 321b of the picture 320b has an extra printing paper space formed at the rear thereof that can be folded onto the back of the front picture and the back picture.

This is to remove the adhesive portion of the back side because only one side is visible when the first side 321a of the top photo 320a and the last side 321b of the bottom photo 320b are placed on the left and right side of the album jacket 400.

The sticker photo paper is preferably made of a silk material so as not to be torn even if it is detached and correctly attached when the adhesive photo paper is wrong.

6 is a view illustrating a process of manufacturing a mini photo album by combining a photo album according to an embodiment of the present invention to an album jacket.

As shown in FIG. 6, the album jacket 400 includes vinyl covers 401 and 402 for inserting the first face 321a of the top picture 320a and the last face 321b of the bottom picture 320b into the left and right sides. ), And a hook 420 for hanging on other items and a lock 404 that is locked by the attraction of the magnet so that the mini album is not unfolded, the outside is composed of various shapes.

The first face 321a of the top picture 320a and the last face 321b of the bottom picture 320b are inserted into the vinyl covers 401 and 402, and the mini album is completed when the lock is secured by the lock 404. .

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

100: mini album production device 102: power supply
105: payment unit 110: image reader unit
110a: multi reader module 110b: multi cable module
111: data cable 120: memory section
130: display unit 132: user input unit
134: display unit 140: camera unit
150: image output unit 160: album storage unit
170a, 170b: product discharge unit 180: audio output unit
190: control unit 200: input means
300: sticker photo paper 320: photo
320a: top photo 320b: bottom photo
400: album jacket 401,402: vinyl cover
404: lock ring 420: link ring
450: cover

Claims (13)

An album storage unit for storing a mini album jacket which performs an album case function;
An image reader unit for reading an image file from input means;
A display unit which displays the image file and receives a photo selection command from a user;
An image output unit which prints the selected photo on a sticker photo paper;
A photo paper supply unit for supplying the sticker photo paper to the image output unit;
A product discharge unit for discharging the photo album with the user-selected mini-album jacket and a photo print sticker; And
A control unit for searching for an image file in the input unit, displaying a printable photo on the display unit, and controlling the output to the sticker photo paper by applying a photo array and a background image according to a user's selection input;
The image reader unit may include a multi reader module for loading an image file from any one of SD, SDHC, MMC, microSD, CF I / II, MD, MS, DUO, xD, and an external HDD; And
It consists of a multi-cable module consisting of one or more data cables for loading an image file from the storage medium of the mobile terminal,
When the user selects the loading of the image file in the mobile terminal, the multi-cable module is opened to be displayed. When the user selects the loading of the image file from the storage device, the multi-reader module is opened and displayed, and the portable terminal connected to the image reader unit is displayed. Or printing is performed after the cover is closed so that the storage device can be removed before final printing. The method of claim 1,
And a memory unit for temporarily storing the image file read from the image reader unit. The method of claim 1,
Mini album production apparatus characterized in that it further comprises a payment unit for paying for producing the mini album. The method of claim 3, wherein
The payment unit is a mini album production apparatus, characterized in that at least one of the banknote input module, coin input module, RFID card reader module, magnetic card reader module. The method of claim 1,
Mini album production apparatus characterized in that it further comprises a camera for photographing the user to create a picture on the fly. The method of claim 1,
And an audio output unit for outputting an instruction for using the mini album production and a warning message regarding whether a memory device and a mobile phone are mounted. The method of claim 1,
The display unit is a touch screen module, a mini album production apparatus comprising a user input unit for receiving a user's command, and a display unit for reproducing a photo display and mini album production program. delete The method of claim 1,
And the image output unit comprises a printer module, an ink module, and a photo paper tray. The method of claim 1,
And the photo paper supply unit is a dispenser for supplying sticker photo paper to the photo paper tray of the image output unit. The method of claim 1,
Mini album production apparatus characterized in that the folded line is formed between the photo and the photo printed on the sticker photo paper is folded in a zigzag form. The method of claim 1,
Mini album production apparatus, characterized in that one photo album album is formed by bonding the back end of the top photo and the bottom of the first photo printed on the sticker photo paper. The method of claim 1,
The control unit is a mini-album production apparatus characterized in that for outputting a warning message to check whether the storage device and the portable terminal is attached to the image reader unit before printing.

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