JP6926868B2 - Examination processing equipment and photographic paper production system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an examination processing device and a print production system.

Conventionally, images taken by a digital camera, a smartphone, or the like have been uploaded and saved on a network. Further, a service for producing a photo book, a poster, or the like by printing an uploaded image is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In producing a photo book, the service provider conducts a so-called examination to determine whether or not the image uploaded by the customer is an image suitable for the photo book. For example, in the examination, it is determined whether the image does not infringe copyright or portrait right, does not violate public order and morals, and has no purpose of illegal resale.

Conventionally, inspections have been performed manually and visually. Therefore, as the number of orders for photobooks increases, there is a risk that human costs will increase and problems such as delays in delivery of photobooks due to delays in examination work will occur.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-339214

An object of the present invention is to provide an examination processing device and a print production system that reduce the workload of examination of a user image.

The examination processing device according to the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives a user image from a user terminal, an order processing unit that accepts an order for a printed matter using the user image, an examination processing unit that examines the user image, and an order. A history information storage unit that stores history information including contents and examination results is provided, and when the order processing unit accepts an order for a stamped image using a past order, the examination processing unit stores the history information. With reference to this, it is determined whether or not to examine the received current order based on the examination result of the past order.

In one aspect of the present invention, when the order processing unit accepts a reorder having the same order contents as the past order and the examination result of the past order is capable of producing a printed matter, the examination processing unit is this time. It is judged that the examination of the order is unnecessary.

In one aspect of the present invention, a difference extraction unit that extracts the difference in print data between the past order and the current order when the order processing unit duplicates the past order and accepts the edited order is provided. Further prepare.

In one aspect of the present invention, the difference is notified to the examiner terminal.

The print production system according to the present invention prints an image for printing including the user image on an article based on the examination processing device of the present invention and an order determined by the examination processing unit to be capable of producing a print. It is equipped with a printer for producing an object.

According to the present invention, the workload of examining a user image can be reduced.

It is the schematic of the print production system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of an order history screen. It is a figure which shows the structure and the functional block of the server apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the data structure of order information. It is a figure which shows the example of the data structure of history information. It is a flowchart explaining the order process by reordering. It is a flowchart explaining the order process by duplication. It is a flowchart explaining the examination process which concerns on this embodiment.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the print production system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a server device 1 and an examiner terminal 3. The server device 1 can communicate with the examiner terminal 3 and the user terminal 7 via a communication network such as the Internet. The server device 1 stores the user image uploaded from the user terminal 7.

The user terminal 7 is a PC, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like. The user image is, for example, an image taken by the user with a digital camera, a smartphone, or the like.

When ordering a new print, the user uploads the user image and performs an editing operation to combine it with an editing item such as a favorite frame or stamp. The user selects the article and the number of items to be printed on the composite image (print image) created by the editing operation, selects the payment method of the fee, and completes the print order.

When the server device 1 receives a print order from the user (user terminal 7), the server device 1 performs an examination process and determines whether or not the user image included in the print image is an image that can be used for producing a printed image. do. For example, the server device 1 determines whether or not the user image is an image that infringes copyright or portrait right, including a celebrity image.

When the server device 1 determines that the image is a user image capable of producing a printed matter that does not include a celebrity image, the server device 1 transmits the print order details and print data (print image data) to the factory 5.

If the print order includes a user image that the server device 1 did not determine that the print can be produced, that is, a celebrity image (an image similar to a celebrity), the server device 1 examines the determination result. Notify terminal 3. The examiner operates the examiner terminal 3 to visually confirm the user image for which the server device 1 has not determined that the print can be produced, and conducts the examination.

When the examiner determines that the person is not a celebrity but a person who resembles a celebrity, the server device 1 transmits print data including the order details to the factory 5.

If a celebrity appears in the user image, the examiner contacts the orderer and inquires about the source of the image and the relationship with the celebrity.

A printer (not shown) installed in the factory 5 performs a printing process using the received print data, and prints a print image on a designated article to produce a printed matter 6. The printed matter 6 to be produced is a photograph, a poster, a calendar, a photo book, a batch, a mug, or the like. The printed matter 6 produced in the factory 5 is delivered to the user.

The server device 1 stores history information including print order details and examination results. In addition to new orders, the orderer can place print orders using past order details. There are two types of print orders that use past order details: "reorder" and "duplicate". "Reordering" means reordering exactly the same as the one ordered last time. "Duplicate" means to edit what was ordered last time, change the characters and stamps, replace or add images, and so on.

For example, when the server device 1 is accessed using the user terminal 7 and the past order history is called, the order history screen as shown in FIG. 2 is displayed. When the duplicate button B1 is pressed on this order history screen, the contents of the previous order are called up and the edit screen is displayed. The orderer performs an editing operation on the editing screen.

When the reorder button B2 is pressed on the order history screen, the order screen is displayed. When the orderer selects the number of orders on the order screen and performs payment processing as necessary, the order is completed.

When the preview button B3 is pressed on the order history screen, the contents of the previous order are displayed.

When the server device 1 receives the print order by "reordering", the server device 1 confirms the examination result of the past order used. When it is determined that the past order can produce a photographic paper, the server device 1 determines that the current order having the same contents can also produce a photographic paper, and omits the examination process.

Similarly, when the server device 1 accepts a print order by "reproduction", it confirms the examination result of the past order used. When it is determined that the past order can produce the print, the server device 1 extracts the difference between the past order and the current order. The server device 1 (or the examiner) confirms and determines whether there is a problem in the difference occurrence location. For example, if the difference between the past order and the current order is as small as changing the color of the characters, it is determined that there is no problem. If there is no problem in the difference occurrence location, the server device 1 determines that the print can be created for this order as well, and omits the examination process.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the server device 1 examines the user image uploaded by the user (primary examination), and the examiner is a celebrity (a person similar to a celebrity) in the primary examination. It is only necessary to check the user image that is determined to show. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of images to be examined manually (visually).

In addition, when a past order is used such as "reorder" or "reproduction", the examination result of the past order is used and the examination process is omitted. As a result, the workload of examination can be further reduced. Even if there are a large number of print orders, it is possible to suppress an increase in human cost for examination and deliver the print 6 to the user at an early stage.

Next, the configuration of the server device 1 will be described. In a new order, the server device 1 receives a user image from the user terminal 7, generates an image editing screen and sends it to the user terminal 7, accepts an image editing operation and a photobook print order, and examines the user image. I do. The server device 1 stores history information and print data including order details and examination results, and when accepting a "reorder" or "reproduction" order using a past order, the server device 1 displays the examination result of the past order. Use it to omit the examination process.

As shown in FIG. 3, the server device 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 20, and a communication unit 30. The control unit 10 is a central processing unit (CPU) that controls the entire server device 1. The control unit 10 realizes various functions by reading and executing the operating system (OS) and the application program stored in the storage unit 20.

The storage unit 20 is a storage area for storing programs, data, and the like necessary for the control unit 10 to execute various processes, and a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is used. The storage unit 20 has a template DB (database) 21, a user image DB 22, a print data DB 23, an order information DB 24, a celebrity image DB 25, an image determination result DB 26, and a history information DB 27.

The template DB 21 is a storage area for storing the template. The template is an image to be combined with the user image, and includes a box for designating the arrangement position of the user image, and editing items such as a stamp and a background image.

The order information DB 24 is a storage area for storing order information including an order number, a work number, information for identifying an orderer (membership number), an ordered product name, an order type, and the like. One of new, reorder, and duplicate is registered as the order type. If the order type is reorder or duplicate, the order information further includes an original work number that identifies a past order (original data).

FIG. 4 shows an example of order information. If the order type is reorder or duplicate, the original work number is registered.

The celebrity image DB 25 is a storage area for storing facial images of celebrities such as athletes, actors, and talents, and celebrity image search results on the Internet.

The history information DB 27 is a storage area for storing history information including the work number of the past print order, the member number of the orderer, the examination result, and the like. FIG. 5 shows an example of history information.

The control unit 10 includes a receiving unit 11, an editing processing unit 12, an order processing unit 13, an examination processing unit 14, and a difference extraction unit 15. The receiving unit 11 receives the user image data from the user terminal 7 using the communication unit 30, and stores the user image data in the user image DB 22. The control unit 10 may determine whether or not the image is suitable for printing from the resolution and data size of the user image received by the reception unit 11, and notify the user terminal 7 of the determination result.

The editing processing unit 12 generates an editing screen capable of image editing such as a process of selecting a template or a user image, a process of arranging the selected user image in a frame, a process of arranging a selected stamp, and a communication unit. 30 is used to transmit to the user terminal 7. Further, when the editing processing unit 12 accepts an order by duplication, the editing processing unit 12 generates an editing screen for editing the past order contents.

The editing processing unit 12 accepts an editing operation performed by the user on the editing screen using the user terminal 7, and generates a composite image (print image) in which a template, a user image, or the like is combined. The print data for creating a photo book, including the generated print image data, is stored in the print data DB 23. The print data may include data in an editable format and data for transmission to the factory 5 obtained by converting this data into a PDF format.

The order processing unit 13 receives an order from the user terminal 7, such as selection of an order type, selection of an article for printing an image for printing, and the number of printing objects 6 to be produced. The order types are new, reorder, and duplicate. If necessary, the settlement department (not shown) performs settlement processing and completes the print order.

When the print order is completed, the order processing unit 13 stores the order information that combines the order number, the work number, the member number of the orderer (user), the ordered product name, the order type, etc. of the print order in the order information DB 24. ..

The examination processing unit 14 examines each image included in the photo book ordered for print, and determines whether or not the image can be used for producing the photo book. For example, the examination processing unit 14 conducts an examination to prevent unauthorized resale of a photo book using an image of a celebrity. The examination result of each image is registered in the image determination result DB 26. The examination processing unit 14 stores the history information in which the examination result of the order unit, the work number, the member number of the orderer, and the ordered product name are combined in the history information DB 27. For example, OK is registered in the examination result of the history information of the order in which it is determined that all the images can be produced as a photographic paper.

Further, when the order type is reorder or duplication, the examination processing unit 14 determines whether or not the examination processing can be omitted from the examination results of the past orders.

When the order type is duplicate, the difference extraction unit 15 compares the print data of the past order with the print data of the current order and extracts the difference.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating order processing by reordering. When the reorder button B2 is pressed on the order history screen shown in FIG. 2, the order processing unit 13 generates and displays the order screen (step S101). Since the reorder is the same as the previous order, the product to be ordered is confirmed on the order screen and cannot be changed. When the user selects the number of orders, the order processing unit 13 accepts the order and completes the order (step S102). The order processing unit 13 registers the original work number that identifies the past order, and stores the order information with the order type as "reorder" in the order information DB 24.

The editing processing unit 12 refers to the order information, takes out the print data (original data) corresponding to the original work number from the print data DB 23, copies it, and uses it as the print data of the order this time (step S103).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating order processing by duplication. When the duplicate button B1 is pressed on the order history screen shown in FIG. 2, the editing processing unit 12 copies the print data (original data) of the past order (step S201) and displays the editing screen for editing the print data (step). S202).

The user edits the contents of the past order on the edit screen (step S203). The order processing unit 13 accepts an order for the edited content (step S204). The order processing unit 13 registers the original work number that identifies the past order, and stores the order information with the order type as "duplicate" in the order information DB 24.

Next, the examination process by the examination processing unit 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The examination processing unit 14 refers to the order information in the order information DB 24 and determines the order type of the print order to be examined (step S1). When the order type is reorder, the examination processing unit 14 confirms the examination result registered in the history information of the past order corresponding to this order. If the examination result of the past order (previous order) is OK (printing can be made) (step S2_Yes), the examination processing unit 14 determines that the examination is unnecessary for this order with the same contents, and print data of this order. Is transmitted to the factory 5 (step S20).

When the examination result of the past order (previous order) is NG (step S2_No), the examination processing unit 14 determines that the examination is necessary, and performs the examination processing after step S10. The examination process will be described later.

For example, in the order information shown in FIG. 4, since the order type of the work number 87261 is "reorder", the examination processing unit 14 confirms the examination result of the past order corresponding to this order. Since the original work number of the work number 87261 is 85367, the examination processing unit 14 confirms the history information of the work number 85367. As shown in FIG. 5, since the examination result of the work number 85367 is OK, the examination processing unit 14 determines that the order of the work number 87261 does not require the examination.

In the order information shown in FIG. 4, since the order type of the work number 87252 is "reorder", the examination processing unit 14 confirms the examination result of the past order corresponding to this order. Since the original work number of the work number 87252 is 84167, the examination processing unit 14 confirms the history information of the work number 84167. As shown in FIG. 5, since the examination result of the work number 84167 is NG, the examination processing unit 14 determines that the order of the work number 87252 needs to be examined.

When the order type is duplicate, the examination processing unit 14 confirms the examination result registered in the history information of the past order corresponding to this order. When the examination result of the past order (previous order) is NG (step S3_No), the examination processing unit 14 determines that the examination is necessary, and performs the examination processing after step S10.

When the examination result of the past order (previous order) is OK (step S3_Yes), the difference extraction unit 15 compares the print data of the current order with the print data (original data) of the previous order (step S4). , Extract the difference.

For example, in the order information shown in FIG. 4, since the order type of the work number 87241 is "reproduction", the examination processing unit 14 confirms the examination result of the past order corresponding to this order. Since the original work number of the work number 87241 is 81391, the examination processing unit 14 confirms the history information of the work number 81391. As shown in FIG. 5, since the examination result of the work number 81391 is NG, the examination processing unit 14 determines that the order of the work number 87241 needs to be examined.

In the order information shown in FIG. 4, since the order type of the work number 87253 is "reproduction", the examination processing unit 14 confirms the examination result of the past order corresponding to this order. Since the original work number of the work number 87253 is 86943, the examination processing unit 14 confirms the history information of the work number 86943. As shown in FIG. 5, since the examination result of the work number 86943 is OK, the difference extraction unit 15 compares the print data of the work number 87253 with the print data of the work number 86943 and extracts the difference.

If there is no difference between the print data of the current order and the print data (original data) of the previous order (step S5_No), the examination processing unit 14 determines that the current order with the same contents does not require examination, and orders this time. The print data of is transmitted to the factory 5 (step S20).

If there is a difference between the print data of the current order and the print data (original data) of the previous order (step S5_Yes), the difference occurrence location is confirmed. The examination processing unit 14 may automatically process the confirmation of the difference occurrence location, or the examiner terminal 3 may be notified of the difference occurrence location and the examiner may visually confirm the difference occurrence location. If the difference is small, for example, if the user images used are the same and only the composite stamp is changed, the difference is determined to be okay (step S6_Yes), and the print data ordered this time is It is transmitted to the factory 5 (step S20).

If the difference is large, such as when the user image used is changed, it is determined that there is a problem with the difference (step S6_No), and the examination process after step S10 is performed.

Even if the order type is new, the examination process is performed. In the examination process, first, among the images included in the print order to be examined, an image that has not been examined yet is selected (step S10).

The examination processing unit 14 detects whether or not the image to be examined includes a face image, and determines whether or not the image includes a person (personal image) (step S11). For face detection, for example, a known technique can be used in which the difference in brightness such as eyes and mouth is once roughly analyzed from an image to detect a face-like portion, and then the face-like portion is analyzed in detail. The ratio of the region estimated to be skin in the image (skin exposure degree) may be detected to determine whether or not the image includes a human image.

When the person image is not included (step S12_No), since the celebrity image is not included, it is determined that the image (printing OK image) can be used for creating a photo book (step S14).

When a person image is included (step S12_Yes), the examination processing unit 14 searches for an image similar to the face image extracted from the image to be examined from the face images of the celebrity in the celebrity image DB 25. For example, the similarity of facial images is calculated by a known method, and celebrity images having a similarity of a predetermined value or more are searched.

When there is no similar celebrity image (step S13_No), it is determined that the image may be used for producing a photo book (step S14).

When a similar celebrity image is detected (step S14_Yes), it is determined that the image requires a secondary examination by the examiner because there is a possibility that the image infringes the portrait right (step S15).

Steps S10 to S15 are repeated until all the images included in the print order to be examined are examined (step S16).

When the examination processing unit 14 determines that all the images included in the print order to be examined are images that can be used for producing the photo book (step S17_Yes), the examination processing ends. The examination processing unit 14 registers the examination result in the history information. The control unit 10 uses the communication unit 30 to transmit the print data of the print order for which the examination has been completed to the factory 5 (step S20).

When the print order to be examined includes an image determined to require secondary examination by the examiner (step S17_No), the control unit 10 uses the communication unit 30 to perform an image that requires secondary examination. Notify the examiner terminal 3 that there is (step S18).

The examiner performs a visual secondary examination using the examiner terminal 3 (step S19). If necessary, the examiner will contact the orderer by telephone, etc., and inquire about the image acquisition route, the purpose of the photo book, the relationship with celebrities, etc. If you believe you do not have the right to use celebrity images, your print order will be cancelled. The examiner registers the examination result in the history information.

The server device 1 transmits the print data of the print order to the factory 5. At the factory 5, the image for printing is printed on paper and bound to make a photo book or a poster.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the server device 1 having a function as an examination processing device examines the user image uploaded by the user (primary examination). The examiner only needs to confirm the image in which a celebrity (a person similar to the celebrity) is shown and it is judged that the secondary examination is necessary. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of images to be examined manually (visually).

In addition, in print orders using past orders such as reorders and duplications, the examination results registered in the history information are referred to, and the same contents or differences as the past orders are small, and the past orders are examined. If the result is OK, the examination process is omitted. As a result, the workload of examination can be further reduced. Even if there are a large number of print orders, it is possible to suppress the increase in the cost for examination and to produce the printed matter at an early stage and deliver it to the user.

In the above embodiment, the server device 1 is provided with the celebrity image DB 25, but the celebrity image DB 25 may be provided in a server device different from the server device 1. In addition, the examination processing unit 14 may search for similar celebrity images from the entire web.

In the above embodiment, the server device 1 includes the examination processing unit 14, but the communication unit 30 transfers the user image included in the print order to another server device, and the other server device performs the primary examination (celebrity image). It may be determined whether the image can be used for producing a photo book or whether a secondary examination by an examiner is necessary. The communication unit 30 of the server device 1 receives the determination result from another server device. The server device 1 may transmit all user images to another server device, or may perform face detection and transmit only the user image determined to include a person image to the other server device.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and at the implementation stage, the components can be modified and embodied within a range that does not deviate from the gist thereof. In addition, various inventions can be formed by an appropriate combination of the plurality of components disclosed in the above-described embodiment. For example, some components may be removed from all the components shown in the embodiments. In addition, components across different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

1 Server device 3 Examiner terminal 5 Factory 6 Printed matter 7 User terminal 10 Control unit 11 Reception unit 12 Editing processing unit 13 Order processing unit 14 Examination processing unit 15 Difference extraction unit 20 Storage unit 30 Communication unit

Claims (5)

A receiver that receives user images from the user terminal,
An order processing unit that accepts orders for photographic papers using the user image, and
The examination processing unit that examines the user image and
A history information storage unit that stores history information including order details and examination results,
The order processing unit, in the case that has received the order edited by duplicating the order of the past, and the difference extraction unit for extracting the difference between the print data of the past of the order and the current order,
With
Order the order processing section, when receiving an order of the print object by using the past orders, the examination processing unit refers to the history information, based on said examination results of past orders, accepted in this Judging whether or not to conduct an examination for
When the order processing unit accepts an order obtained by duplicating and editing the past order and the examination result of the past order is capable of producing a printed matter, the examination processing unit accepts the order based on the difference. An examination processing device characterized in determining whether or not to examine the current order. When the order processing unit accepts a reorder having the same order contents as the past order and the examination result of the past order is capable of producing a printed matter, the examination processing unit does not need to examine the current order. The examination processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the determination is made. A storage unit for storing a stamp to be combined with the user image is further provided.
When the examination result of the past order is that the printed matter can be produced and the difference is the change of the color of the characters in the image or the change of the stamp synthesized with the image, the examination processing unit performs the present order. The examination processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein it is determined that the examination is unnecessary. The examination processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the difference is notified to the examiner terminal. The examination processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A printer that prints a print image including the user image on an article to produce a print based on an order determined by the examination processing unit that the print can be produced.
A photographic paper production system equipped with.

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