JP4887954B2 - Print order receiving apparatus and print order receiving system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a print order receiving apparatus and a print order receiving system, and more particularly to a print order receiving apparatus and a print order receiving system that read an image data file recorded on a recording medium and receive a photo print order.

  With the widespread use of digital cameras, a print order receiving apparatus for receiving photographic prints such as image data files taken with digital cameras has been installed at the storefronts of photo shops. A customer who uses the print order receiving apparatus inserts a recording medium on which an image data file is recorded into a media reader, reads the image data file on the recording medium, and the touch panel displays the image related to the image data file on the surface. Is displayed on the display unit affixed to. The customer inputs photo print order information using the touch panel, and the photo processing apparatus connected to the print order receiving apparatus creates a photo print.

  Since the above-described print order receiving apparatus is used by various people, it is necessary to make it easy to use for tall and short people. For this reason, various print order receiving apparatuses capable of adjusting the height of the display unit have been proposed in order to arrange the display unit on which the touch panel is formed at a position where it can be easily touched or viewed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

  This Patent Document 1 discloses an image print including a main body provided with an insertion slot into which a recording medium on which an image data file is recorded, and a display unit movable in the vertical direction with respect to the main body. An apparatus is disclosed. Moreover, in the image printing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, in order to prevent dust from entering the insertion slot into which the recording medium is inserted or being mischievous with respect to the insertion slot, the insertion slot is used only during use. A cover for opening the door is provided.

JP 2002-300334 A

  However, in the image printing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to provide a mechanism for moving the display unit and a mechanism for opening and closing the cover. Therefore, there are problems that the number of parts used in the apparatus is increased and the installation space is increased by installing both mechanisms.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and suppresses an increase in the number of parts and can save space, and a print order receiving apparatus and a print order receiving system. The purpose is to provide.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  In order to achieve the above object, a print order receiving apparatus according to the present invention is a print order receiving apparatus for receiving a photographic print order. The print order receiving apparatus of the present invention displays a recording medium insertion unit for inserting a recording medium in which an image data file is recorded, an image relating to the image data file recorded in the recording medium, and a recording A display unit movable independently of the medium insertion unit, and a moving mechanism for moving at least one of the display unit and the recording medium insertion unit to a position where the recording medium insertion unit is exposed and a position where the recording medium insertion unit is covered And an operator detecting means for detecting an operator who operates the print order receiving apparatus, and when the operator detecting means detects the operator, at least one of the display unit and the recording medium inserting unit is controlled by controlling the moving mechanism. And a control means for exposing the recording medium insertion portion.

  In the print order receiving apparatus according to the present invention, as described above, the operator detecting means for detecting the operator, the moving mechanism for moving at least one of the display unit and the recording medium inserting unit, and the control for controlling the moving mechanism By providing the means, when the operator is detected, the moving mechanism can be controlled to expose the recording medium insertion portion, and when the operator is not detected, the moving mechanism is controlled to record the recording medium insertion portion. The display unit can be moved to a position that covers. Accordingly, when the operator does not use the print order receiving apparatus, it is possible to prevent dust from entering the recording medium insertion unit or being mischievous to the recording medium insertion unit. Furthermore, since the display unit functions as a cover for the recording medium insertion unit, it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for opening and closing the cover for the recording medium insertion unit in addition to the moving mechanism for moving the display unit. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts and save space compared to the case where a mechanism for opening and closing the cover of the recording medium insertion portion is provided.

  The print order receiving apparatus preferably further includes a discriminating unit that discriminates an appropriate viewing position of the operator. Then, after exposing the recording medium insertion unit, the control unit controls the moving mechanism based on the determination result of the determination unit to move the display unit to an appropriate viewing position for the operator. If comprised in this way, after inserting a recording medium in the exposed recording-medium insertion part, a display part can be automatically moved to an operator's suitable viewing position. As a result, the operator can operate while viewing the display unit at the appropriate viewing position.

  Preferably, the print order receiving apparatus further includes medium detection means for detecting that a recording medium has been inserted into the recording medium insertion unit. The control unit controls the moving mechanism based on the determination result of the determination unit when the medium detection unit detects the insertion of the recording medium into the recording medium insertion unit after exposing the recording medium insertion unit. The display unit is moved to the appropriate viewing position of the operator. If comprised in this way, after confirming that the recording medium was inserted in the recording medium insertion part, a display part or a recording medium insertion part can be moved. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the display unit from moving during the operation of the operator inserting the recording medium into the recording medium insertion unit.

  In this case, preferably, the determination unit includes a height determination unit that determines the height of the operator using a sensor. If comprised in this way, the suitable visual position according to the operator's height can be discriminate | determined easily.

  Preferably, the determination unit includes an image determination unit that determines the position of the operator's face and the position of the line of sight with a camera. With this configuration, it is possible to easily determine an appropriate viewing position according to the position of the operator's face and the position of the line of sight.

  In the print order receiving apparatus, preferably, the moving mechanism moves at least one of the display unit and the recording medium insertion unit in the vertical direction. If comprised in this way, the installation space of a print order reception apparatus can be made small compared with the case where a display part is rotated and a recording-medium insertion part is exposed.

  The print order receiving apparatus preferably further includes a receipt discharge unit provided at a position parallel to the recording medium insertion unit. If comprised in this way, it can suppress that dust penetrate | invades not only a recording medium insertion part but a receipt certificate discharge | emission part, or is mischievous with respect to a recording medium insertion part.

  The print order receiving system according to the present invention is a print order receiving system for receiving a photographic print order. The print order receiving system of the present invention displays a recording medium insertion unit for inserting a recording medium on which an image data file is recorded, an image relating to the image data file recorded on the recording medium, and a recording medium A moving mechanism for moving at least one of a display unit movable independently of the insertion unit, a display unit, and a recording medium insertion unit to a position where the recording medium insertion unit is exposed and a position covering the recording medium insertion unit; An operator detecting means for detecting an operator who operates the order receiving device, and when the operator detecting means detects the operator, at least one of the display unit and the recording medium inserting unit is moved by controlling the moving mechanism. A print order receiving device having a control means for exposing the recording medium insertion portion and a print order receiving device, and And a reception device installation table for moving the device in the vertical direction.

  In the print order receiving system according to the present invention, as described above, the operator detecting means for detecting the operator in the print order receiving device, the moving mechanism for moving at least one of the display unit and the recording medium inserting unit, By providing a control means for controlling the mechanism, when the operator is detected, the display unit can be moved to a position where the recording medium insertion portion is exposed by controlling the moving mechanism, and the operator is not detected. Sometimes, the display unit can be moved to a position covering the recording medium insertion unit by controlling the moving mechanism. Accordingly, when the operator does not use the print order receiving apparatus, it is possible to prevent dust from entering the recording medium insertion unit or being mischievous to the recording medium insertion unit. Furthermore, since the display unit functions as a cover for the recording medium insertion unit, it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for opening and closing the cover for the recording medium insertion unit in addition to the moving mechanism for moving the display unit. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts and save space compared to the case where a mechanism for opening and closing the cover of the recording medium insertion portion is provided.

  Preferably, the print order receiving system further includes a determination unit that determines an appropriate viewing position of the operator. Then, the reception device installation base moves the display unit to the appropriate viewing position of the operator by moving the print order reception device in the vertical direction based on the determination result of the determination means. If comprised in this way, a display part can be automatically moved to an operator's suitable viewing position. As a result, the operator can operate while viewing the display unit at the appropriate viewing position.

  In this case, it is preferable that the reception device installation table can move the print order reception device by being manually operated by the operator. If comprised in this way, the position of a display part can be suitably adjusted according to an operator's liking.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the print order receiving system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the print order receiving system shown in FIG. 3 to 6 are diagrams for explaining the details of the print order receiving system shown in FIG. First, the configuration of the print order receiving system 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the print order receiving system 1 according to the first embodiment includes a print order receiving apparatus 1a that receives a photo print order from a customer, and an installation table 1b on which the print order receiving apparatus 1a is placed. Has been. The print order receiving system 1 is installed at a photo shop, and is connected to a photo processing apparatus (not shown) that creates a photo print by wire or wireless. A recording medium such as a SmartMedia (registered trademark), a Memory Stick (registered trademark), or an FD (floppy disk) (registered trademark) in which a customer stores an image data file taken with a digital camera or the like (hereinafter collectively referred to as “ Is set in the print order receiving apparatus 1a, the print order receiving apparatus 1a reads the image data file from the set medium 2 and receives the order information. The print order receiving apparatus 1a transmits the order information input by the customer to the photo processing apparatus, and the photo processing apparatus creates a photo print based on the image data file and the order information received from the print order receiving apparatus 1a. To do.

  The customer who has received the receipt 3 issued by the print order acceptance device 1a that has received the order information presents the receipt 3 to the person in charge of the photo shop, and the person in charge is printed on the receipt 3 Based on the information, the completed photo print is handed over to the customer in exchange for the price.

  The print order receiving apparatus 1a includes a main body unit 10 provided with a media reader 11 for reading information recorded on the medium 2, and a display unit 20 movable in the vertical direction with respect to the main body unit 10. I have.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body unit 10 includes a media reader 11 for reading an image data file recorded on the medium 2, a receipt printer 12 that issues a receipt 3, and a display unit 20. A moving mechanism 13 (see FIG. 3) that moves in the vertical direction (direction A), a main board 14, and a motor drive board 15 are incorporated. The media reader 11 corresponds to the various media 2 described above. The media reader 11 detects that the medium 2 has been securely inserted into the insertion slot 11a (see FIG. 5), and reads an image data file recorded on the medium 2. In the present embodiment, the media readers 11 are arranged such that the insertion openings 11 a (see FIG. 5) for inserting the media 2 are arranged in a line along the lower side of the display unit 20. The receipt certificate printer 12 is provided to issue the receipt 3 relating to the order information input by operating the touch panel 20a of the display unit 20. In this embodiment, the receipt printer 12 is provided at a position parallel to the media reader 11.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the moving mechanism 13 includes a motor 13a serving as a driving source for moving the display unit 20 in the vertical direction (A direction), a gear 13b rotated by driving the motor 13a, and a gear 13b. The gear 13c arrange | positioned so that it may mesh | engage and the arm 13d attached to the position where one end shifted | deviated from the center of the gear 13c is included. The other end of the arm 13 d is attached to the side surface of the display unit 20. Accordingly, when the motor 13a is driven, the gear 13c meshing with the gear 13b is rotated, so that one end of the arm 13d attached to the gear 13c is rotated and the other end of the arm 13d is also rotated. Can be moved in the vertical direction (direction A). In addition, wiring for electrically connecting the display unit 20 and the main body unit 10 is provided in the arm 13d. This wiring is provided so as not to be disconnected even when the arm 13d rotates.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, the display unit 20 is provided for displaying various information related to the operation of the print order receiving apparatus 1a and notifying the customer. A touch panel 20 a for inputting order information and the like is formed on the surface of the display unit 20.

  Here, in this embodiment, the display unit 20 is driven by the motor 13a of the moving mechanism 13 to expose the insertion port 11a of the media reader 11 (see FIG. 5) and to cover the insertion port 11a of the media reader 11. (See FIG. 4). Specifically, when the customer touches the touch panel 20a, as shown in FIG. 5, the motor 13a is driven to move the display unit 20 upward to expose the insertion slot 11a of the media reader 11. Placed in. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 20 has information for guiding the location where the customer brings the media 2 (“FD”, “Memory Stick”, “Smart Media” in the screen of FIG. 5). Is displayed. As a result, the customer can insert the brought media 2 into the insertion slot 11 a of the media reader 11. On the other hand, when the customer does not touch the touch panel 20a, the display unit 20 is arranged at a position covering the insertion slot 11a of the media reader 11, as shown in FIG. Thereby, when the print order receiving apparatus 1a is not used, the insertion slot 11a of the media reader 11 can be covered, so that dust can be prevented from entering the insertion slot 11a.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a transparent panel 22 is attached to the display unit 20 via a hinge 21. The panel 22 is provided to sandwich a pop advertisement or a design sheet between the display unit 20 and the like. Accordingly, by sandwiching the design sheet between the panel 22 and the display unit 20, the appearance and design of the print order receiving apparatus 1a can be easily changed. Further, by inserting the pop advertisement between the panel 22 and the display unit 20, the pop advertisement enters the field of view of the customer who operates the touch panel 20a, so that the advertising effect can be improved. In addition, since it is possible to replace pop advertisements with a simple operation, advertisements targeting a short time such as service time can be easily inserted. Further, by inserting a pop advertisement or the like between the panel 22 and the display unit 20 as described above, it is not necessary to place a pop advertisement or the like around the print order acceptance apparatus 1a. The surroundings can be used effectively.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the display unit 20 and the panel 22 are fixed by screws 23 having through holes 23a. An LED 24 (light emitting diode) is disposed in the through hole 23a of the screw 23, and is configured to emit light when sensors 34a to 34c of the installation base 1b described later detect a customer. Thereby, it is possible to attract the attention of the customer who operates the print order receiving apparatus 1a.

  The main board 14 is provided to control the operation of each part of the print order receiving apparatus 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 14 is provided with a CPU 14 a, and the CPU 14 a is connected to a CPU 15 a of a motor drive board 15 described later via a PCI bus 16. For example, when the sensors 34a to 34c of the installation base 1b to be described later detect the operator, the CPU 14a of the main board 14 detects the LED 24 arranged in the through hole 23a of the screw 23 that fixes the display unit 20 and the panel 22 described above. To emit light. Further, the CPU 14a receives a signal input when the touch panel 20a of the display unit 20 is touched, controls the operation of the media reader 11 and the receipt printer 12, and displays a screen displayed on the display unit 20 (FIG. 8 to 12).

  The motor drive board 15 is provided with a CPU 15 a that receives signals transmitted from the touch panel 20 a and various switches 31 to 33 (see FIG. 1) and controls driving of the motor 13 a of the moving mechanism 13.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the touch panel 20a is touched by the operator, the CPU 15a receives the detection signal transmitted from the touch panel 20a and drives the motor 13a. And the gear 13b and the gear 13c rotate with the drive of the motor 13a, and the arm 13d attached to the gear 13c moves. As a result, the display unit 20 interlocked with the arm 13d moves upward, so that the insertion slot 11a of the media reader 11 arranged on the back side of the display unit 20 is exposed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the installation table 1b is provided for placing the print order receiving device 1a, and the placed print order receiving device 1a can be moved in the vertical direction (A direction). It is. The installation base 1 b includes a main body 30 and an operation unit 40 that operates in the vertical direction with respect to the main body 30. The main body 30 includes an UP / DOWN switch 31 and a foot switch 32 for manually moving the operating unit 40, a low / medium / high switch 33 for moving the operating unit 40 to three positions, and an operator. Are provided with three sensors 34a to 34c.

  The three sensors 34 a to 34 c are provided for detecting a customer standing in front of the print order receiving system 1. Further, the three sensors 34 a to 34 c are provided for determining the appropriate viewing position of the customer standing in front of the print order receiving system 1. Specifically, when all three sensors 34a to 34c detect, it can be determined that the height of the customer is high, and when two sensors 34b and 34c except the upper sensor 34a detect. The customer's height can be determined to be medium, and if only the lower sensor 34c detects, the customer's height can be determined to be low.

  The operating unit 40 has the print order receiving apparatus 1a mounted thereon, and can move the display unit 20 in the vertical direction (A direction).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the operating unit 40 operates the display unit 20 based on the height determined by the three sensors 34 a to 34 c after the insertion port 11 a of the media reader 11 is exposed by the moving mechanism 13. Move to the appropriate viewing position. For example, if the height of the operator is determined to be high by three sensors 34a to 34c, the operating unit 40 is moved to a high position, and if the height of the operator is determined to be medium, When the unit 40 is moved to the middle position and it is determined that the height of the operator is low, the operating unit 40 is moved to the low position. As a result, the display unit 20 can be automatically moved to the appropriate viewing position of the operator.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operating unit 40 can automatically move the operating unit 40 in addition to automatically disposing the display unit 20 at an appropriate viewing position of the operator. That is, the operating unit 40 moves the print order receiving apparatus 1a based on the detection signal transmitted from the switches (UP / DOWN switch 31, foot switch 32, and low / medium / high switch 33) operated manually by the customer. Specifically, the operating unit 40 raises the print order receiving apparatus 1a based on a detection signal transmitted from the UP unit 31a or the foot switch (UP) 32a of the UP / DOWN switch 31 that is manually operated by the customer. The print order receiving apparatus 1a is moved downward based on the detection signal transmitted from the DOWN unit 31b of the UP / DOWN switch 31 or the foot switch (DOWN) 32b. Further, the operating unit 40 moves the print order receiving apparatus 1a to a low position, a middle position, or a high position based on each detection signal transmitted from the low switch 33a, the middle switch 33b, or the high switch 33c that is manually operated by the customer. Move to position. Therefore, the customer can adjust the position of the display unit 20 as appropriate by operating the switches (UP / DOWN switch 31, foot switch 32, and low / medium / high switch 33).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 12, the receiving process of the print order receiving system 1 of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the receiving process of the print order receiving system. 8 to 12 are various screens displayed on the display unit of the print order receiving apparatus.

  First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the customer has touched the touch panel 20a from the state in which the initial screen (see FIG. 8) is displayed on the display unit 20 (step S2). If it is determined that the customer is not touching the touch panel 20a (step S2: No), the determination in step S2 is repeated until it is determined that the customer touches the touch panel 20a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the customer touches the touch panel 20a (step S2: Yes), the height of the operator is determined by the three sensors 34a to 34c (step S3). And the operation part 40 moves to an up-down direction based on a customer's height (step S4). At this time, the print order receiving apparatus 1a is moved so that the insertion slot 11a of the media reader 11 is arranged at a position where the media 2 can be easily inserted.

  Subsequently, in the present embodiment, the display unit 20 of the print order receiving apparatus 1a is moved upward by the moving mechanism 13 (step S5), and the insertion slot 11a of the media reader 11 covered by the display unit 20 is moved. Exposed. At this time, a guidance screen (see FIG. 9) for prompting the user to set the medium 2 is displayed on the display unit 20 (step S6).

  Then, the media reader 11 determines whether or not the media 2 has been inserted into the exposed insertion slot 11a (step S7). If it is determined that the medium 2 is not inserted into the insertion slot 11a (step S7: No), the determination in step S7 is repeated until the medium 2 is inserted into the insertion slot 11a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the medium 2 has been inserted into the insertion slot 11a (step S7: Yes), the image data file is read from the medium 2 by the media reader 11 (step S8). Then, the display unit 20 is moved in the vertical direction by the operating unit 40 of the installation base 1b based on the height of the operator determined in step S3 (step S9). Thereby, the display part 20 is arrange | positioned in an operator's suitable viewing position. At this time, the display unit 20 displays an order acceptance screen (see FIG. 10) on which thumbnail images 20b and the like related to the read image data file are displayed (step S10).

  Then, when the customer uses the order acceptance screen to select a photo and the like, order information is input (step S11) and the OK button 20c is touched, the order content confirmation screen (FIG. 11) is displayed (step S12). Then, it is determined whether or not the OK button 20c on the order details confirmation screen has been touched (step S13). If it is determined that the OK button 20c is not touched, the determination in step S13 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the OK button 20c has been touched, a reception end screen (see FIG. 12) is displayed (step S14), and a receipt 3 is issued by the receipt printer 12 (step S15). ). Thereafter, the customer who has received the receipt 3 presents the receipt 3 to the person in charge of the photo shop, and the person in charge receives the completed photo print based on the information printed on the receipt 3. Hand it over in exchange for the price.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, by providing the touch panel 20a for detecting the customer, the moving mechanism 13 for moving the display unit 20, and the CPU 15a of the motor drive board 15 for controlling the motor 13a of the moving mechanism 13. When the customer touches the touch panel 20a, the display unit 20 can be moved to a position where the insertion port 11a of the media reader 11 is exposed by controlling the driving of the motor 13a of the moving mechanism 13, and the customer is not detected. Sometimes, the display unit 20 can be moved to a position covering the insertion slot 11a by controlling the driving of the motor 13a. Thereby, when a customer does not use the print order reception apparatus 1a, it is possible to prevent dust from entering the insertion slot 11a or being mischievous to the insertion slot 11a. Furthermore, since the display unit 20 functions as a cover for the insertion port 11a, it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for opening and closing the cover for the insertion port 11a in addition to the moving mechanism 13 for moving the display unit 20. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts and save space compared to the case where a mechanism for opening and closing the cover of the insertion port 11a is provided.

  In the first embodiment, the print order receiving device 1a is provided based on the determination results of the three sensors 34a to 34c by providing the installation table 1b provided with the three sensors 34a to 34c for determining the height of the customer. Can be moved in the vertical direction (A direction) by the operating unit 40, so that the display unit 20 can be moved to an appropriate viewing position for the operator. Thereby, the customer can operate while viewing the display unit 20 at the appropriate viewing position.

  In the first embodiment, the media reader 11 that detects that the media 2 is surely inserted is provided so that the media reader 11 detects and confirms that the media 2 has been inserted into the exposed insertion slot 11a. After that, the display unit 20 can be automatically moved to the customer's appropriate viewing position by the operating unit 40. As a result, it is possible to prevent the display unit 20 from moving during an operation in which the operator inserts the medium 2 into the insertion slot 11a.

(Second Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, an example will be described in which the installation stand for moving the print order receiving apparatus in the vertical direction is not used. In the second embodiment, a print order receiving apparatus similar to that in the first embodiment described above is used except that a sensor for determining the height of the customer is provided in the print order receiving apparatus. For this reason, in 2nd Embodiment, description except the part relevant to a sensor is abbreviate | omitted. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the print order receiving apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the receiving process of the print order receiving apparatus 100a.

  In the second embodiment, the print order receiving apparatus 100a is provided with three sensors 110a to 110c that detect customers standing in front of the print order receiving apparatus 100a as shown in FIG. The three sensors 110a to 110c also have a function of determining the height of the operator. The CPU 15a of the motor drive board 15 drives the motor 13a based on the height of the operator determined by the three sensors 110a to 110c after exposing the insertion slot 11a of the media reader 11, and displays the display unit. 20 is moved to an appropriate viewing position of the operator.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the receiving process of the print order receiving apparatus 100a of the second embodiment will be described.

  First, in step S101, it is determined whether or not the customer has touched the touch panel 20a from the state in which the initial screen (see FIG. 8) is displayed on the display unit 20 (step S102). If it is determined that the customer does not touch the touch panel 20a (step S102: No), the determination in step S102 is repeated until it is determined that the customer touches the touch panel 20a.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when it is determined that the customer touches the touch panel 20a (step S102: Yes), the display unit 20 of the print order receiving apparatus 100a is moved upward by the moving mechanism 13. Thus, the insertion port 11a of the media reader 11 covered with the display unit 20 is exposed (step S103). At this time, a guidance screen (see FIG. 9) for prompting the user to set the medium 2 is displayed on the display unit 20 (step S104).

  Then, the media reader 11 determines whether or not the media 2 has been inserted into the exposed insertion slot 11a (step S105). When it is determined that the medium 2 is not inserted into the insertion slot 11a (step S105: No), the determination in step S105 is repeated until the medium 2 is inserted into the insertion slot 11a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the medium 2 has been inserted into the insertion slot 11a (step S105: Yes), the image data file is read from the medium 2 by the media reader 11 (step S106).

  At this time, the height of the operator is determined by the three sensors 110a to 110c (step S107), and the display unit 20 is moved in the vertical direction based on the height of the operator (step S108). Thereby, the display part 20 is arrange | positioned in an operator's suitable viewing position. Then, an order acceptance screen (see FIG. 10) on which the thumbnail image 20b related to the read image data file is displayed is displayed on the display unit 20 (step S109).

  Then, when order information is input by the customer using the order acceptance screen to select a photo or the like (step S110), an order details confirmation screen (see FIG. 11) is displayed on the display unit 20. (Step S111). Then, it is determined whether or not the OK button 20c on the order details confirmation screen has been touched (step S112). If it is determined that the OK button 20c is not touched, the determination in step S112 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the OK button 20c has been touched, a reception end screen (see FIG. 12) is displayed (step S113), and a receipt 3 is issued by the receipt printer 12 (step S114). ). Thereafter, the customer who has received the receipt 3 presents the receipt 3 to the person in charge of the photo shop, and the person in charge receives the completed photo print based on the information printed on the receipt 3. Hand it over in exchange for the price.

  In the second embodiment, as described above, by providing the touch panel 20a for detecting the customer, the moving mechanism 13 for moving the display unit 20, and the CPU 15a of the motor drive board 15 for controlling the motor 13a of the moving mechanism 13. When the customer is detected, the display unit 20 can be moved to a position where the insertion port 11a of the media reader 11 is exposed by controlling the drive of the motor 13a of the moving mechanism 13, and when the customer is not detected, the motor The display unit 20 can be moved to a position covering the insertion slot 11a by controlling the drive of 13a. Thereby, when the customer does not use the print order receiving apparatus 100a, it is possible to prevent dust from entering the insertion slot 11a or being mischievous to the insertion slot 11a. That is, since the display unit 20 functions as a cover for the insertion port 11a, it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for opening and closing the cover for the insertion port 11a in addition to the moving mechanism 13 for moving the display unit 20. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts and save space compared to the case where a mechanism for opening and closing the cover of the insertion port 11a is provided.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of claims for patent, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  For example, in the first embodiment, an example is shown in which a sensor is provided on the installation table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a sensor may be provided in the print order receiving apparatus. In the first and second embodiments, four or more sensors may be provided, or two or less may be provided as long as the operator's appropriate viewing position can be detected.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the height of the operator is determined by three sensors has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the print order receiving system according to the first modified example shown in FIG. As in the case of 200, an image captured by the camera 1c may be analyzed to determine the position of the operator's face and the position of the line of sight.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the insertion port of the media reader covered by the display unit is exposed by moving the display unit in the vertical direction (A direction) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the insertion port 11a of the media reader 11 is exposed by rotating the display unit 220 in the horizontal direction (arrow B direction) as in the second modification shown in FIGS. It is good.

  In the first embodiment, the moving mechanism is configured by a motor, a gear, and an arm, and the arm is attached to the side surface of the display unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is illustrated in FIGS. 18 and 19. As in the third modification, the moving mechanism 313 may be provided at a position near the center of the back surface portion 320a of the display unit 320. Further, as in the fourth modification shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the moving mechanism 413 may be provided at positions corresponding to both end portions of the back surface portion 420 a of the display unit 420. The moving mechanisms 313 and 413 of the third and fourth modifications may be any of rail type, gear and sprocket type, or wire type.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the display unit is moved to expose the insertion slot of the media reader has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the insertion slot can be moved by moving the media reader. May be moved to an exposed position that is not covered by the display unit.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the operator is detected based on whether or not the touch panel is touched has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operator may be detected by a sensor.

1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a print order receiving system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the print order reception system shown in FIG. It is the side view which showed the moving mechanism of the print order reception apparatus shown in FIG. It is a front view of the print order reception apparatus shown in FIG. It is a front view of the print order reception apparatus shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the display part of the print order reception apparatus shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the reception process of the print order reception system shown in FIG. It is an initial screen displayed on the display part of the print order reception apparatus shown in FIG. 3 is a media set guidance screen displayed on the display unit of the print order receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 1. It is an order reception screen displayed on the display part of the print order reception apparatus shown in FIG. 3 is an order content confirmation screen displayed on the display unit of the print order receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 1. It is a reception end screen displayed on the display unit of the print order receiving apparatus shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the whole structure of the print order reception apparatus by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the reception process of the print order reception apparatus shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the whole structure of the print order reception system by the 1st modification. It is the perspective view which showed the whole structure of the print order reception apparatus by the 2nd modification. It is the perspective view which showed the whole structure of the print order reception apparatus by the 2nd modification. It is a side view of the print order reception system by the 3rd modification. It is a back perspective view of the print order reception system by the 3rd modification. It is a side view of the print order reception system by the 4th modification. It is a rear perspective view of the print order reception system by the 4th modification.

Explanation of symbols

1,200 Print Order Reception System 1a, 100a Print Order Reception Device 1b Installation Table (Reception Device Installation Table)
1c Camera (image discrimination means)
3 media (recording media)
11 Media reader (medium detection means)
11a insertion slot (recording medium insertion part)
12 Receipt Eject Department (Receipt Certificate Printer)
13, 313, 413 Movement mechanism 15a CPU (control means)
20, 220, 320, 420 Display unit (display unit)
20a Touch panel (operator detection means)
34a-34c, 110a-110c sensor (operator detection means, discrimination means, height discrimination means)

Claims (10)

A print order receiving device for receiving photo print orders,
A recording medium insertion unit for inserting a recording medium in which an image data file is recorded;
A display unit that displays an image related to the image data file recorded on the recording medium and is movable independently of the recording medium insertion unit;
A moving mechanism that moves at least one of the display unit and the recording medium insertion unit to a position that exposes the recording medium insertion unit and a position that covers the recording medium insertion unit;
Operator detecting means for detecting an operator who operates the print order receiving device;
When the operator detection means detects the operator, the control means for controlling the moving mechanism to move at least one of the display section and the recording medium insertion section to expose the recording medium insertion section. And a print order receiving apparatus. A discriminating means for discriminating a suitable viewing position of the operator;
The control unit controls the moving mechanism to move the display unit to an appropriate viewing position of the operator based on a determination result of the determination unit after exposing the recording medium insertion unit. The print order receiving apparatus according to claim 1. A medium detecting means for detecting that the recording medium is inserted into the recording medium inserting section;
When the medium detection unit detects the insertion of the recording medium into the recording medium insertion unit after exposing the recording medium insertion unit, the control unit moves the movement based on the determination result of the determination unit. The print order receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a mechanism is controlled to move the display unit to an appropriate viewing position of the operator.   The print order receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit includes a height determination unit that determines the height of the operator using a sensor.   The print order receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit includes an image determination unit that determines the position of the operator's face and the position of the line of sight with a camera.   The print order receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the moving mechanism moves at least one of the display unit and the recording medium insertion unit in a vertical direction.   The print order receiving apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a receipt discharge unit provided at a position parallel to the recording medium insertion unit. A print order receiving system for receiving photo print orders,
A recording medium insertion unit for inserting a recording medium on which an image data file is recorded;
A display unit that displays an image related to the image data file recorded on the recording medium and is movable independently of the recording medium insertion unit;
A moving mechanism for moving at least one of the display unit and the recording medium insertion unit to a position for exposing the recording medium insertion unit and a position for covering the recording medium insertion unit;
An operator detecting means for detecting an operator who operates the print order receiving device; and
When the operator detection means detects the operator, the control means for controlling the moving mechanism to move at least one of the display section and the recording medium insertion section to expose the recording medium insertion section. A print order receiving device comprising:
A print order receiving system comprising: a receiving device mounting table on which the print order receiving device is placed and the print order receiving device is moved in the vertical direction. A discriminating means for discriminating a suitable viewing position of the operator;
The reception apparatus installation base moves the display unit to an appropriate viewing position of the operator by moving the print order reception apparatus in the vertical direction based on a determination result of the determination unit. The print order reception system according to claim 8.   The print order receiving system according to claim 9, wherein the print order receiving device is capable of moving the print order receiving device by being manually operated by the operator.

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