JP6568675B2 - Service providing apparatus, service control program, and service control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a service providing apparatus, a service control program, and a service control method, and more particularly, to a service providing apparatus, a service control program, and a service control method that provide a predetermined service, for example.

  A print service terminal, which is an example of a conventional service providing apparatus of this type, is arranged in a store and is operated by a user, so that various media such as a photograph taken with a digital camera, a mobile phone, or a smartphone, or an SD card or a disk are used. Photos recorded on the are printed. In the print service terminal, an advertisement-like content is reproduced on a standby screen that is not operated by the user.

  Another example of this type of service providing apparatus is disclosed in Patent Document 1. In the advertisement information distribution system disclosed in Patent Document 1, advertisement content that meets user preference is distributed from the server to the user's terminal based on the history of the user accessing the server.

JP 2010-272014 A [G06Q 30/00, G06F 13/00, G06F 19/00]

  However, in the conventional print service terminal, when the user starts an operation, the screen is switched to a screen for providing the print service, and thus a lot of information cannot be provided to the user. In other words, it seems that the effectiveness of advertising is small.

  Further, the advertisement information distribution system of Patent Document 1 is not suitable for an apparatus (terminal) used by an unspecified number of users because it is necessary to store personal information and history information of users.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a novel service providing apparatus, service control program, and service control method.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a service providing apparatus, a service control program, and a service control method that can provide a large amount of appropriate information to a user.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals in parentheses, supplementary explanations, and the like indicate correspondence relationships with embodiments described later to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way.

The first aspect of the invention is a standby screen display means for displaying a standby screen on the display surface of the display means, and starts reproduction of the first content when there is no input from the input means while the standby screen is displayed. When there is an input from the input means during the reproduction of one content, there is a standby content reproduction control means for stopping the reproduction of the first content, there is an input from the input means during the display of the standby screen or during the reproduction of the first content When a first selection screen for selecting one selection item from a plurality of selection items related to a predetermined service is displayed on the display surface of the display means, the input means selects one of the plurality of selection items on the first selection screen. when the selection item is selected, the service screen display means for displaying a second selection screen corresponding to the selected item selected in the first selection screen, and a portion of the second selection screen Contact Te is different from the first content, and includes a service time of content reproduction control means for reproducing the second content corresponding to the selected selection item, a service providing apparatus.

  In the first invention, for example, when the CPU (12) operates under the control of the program (52-62) stored in the memory (14), the standby screen display means (S1), the standby content reproduction control means ( S3-S13), service screen display means (S19, S19a, S27, S35), and service content reproduction control means (S21, S21a, S29, S39) are realized.

  The standby screen display means displays the standby screen (100) on the display surface of the display means (20). The standby content reproduction control means starts reproduction of the first content when there is no input from the input means (16) while the standby screen is displayed, and input from the input means occurs during reproduction of the first content. When there is, the reproduction of the first content is stopped. The service screen display means displays a service screen (200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500) for providing a predetermined service on the display surface after input from the input means while the standby screen is displayed. To do. The service-time content reproduction control unit reproduces the second content different from the first content in a part of the service screen.

  According to the first invention, not only the first content is reproduced on the standby screen, but also the second content is reproduced on a part of the service screen, so that a lot of information can be provided to the user.

A second invention is a service providing apparatus subordinate to the first invention, wherein when one selection item is selected from a plurality of selection items on the first selection screen by the input means, the selection is made according to the selected selection item. obtain further Bei acquisition means for acquiring second content was.

In the second invention, acquisition means (S17, S26a) are further realized. Acquisition means, when the first selection item from a plurality of selection items in the first selection screen is selected by the input means, that Tokusu preparative second content corresponding to the selected selection item.

According to the second invention, a second content corresponding to the item selected in the first selection screen, the play in a portion of the second selection screen, can provide information required by the user.

A third invention is a service providing apparatus subordinate to the first invention, a storage unit that stores the first content and the second content, a content acquisition unit that acquires new content from a server on the network, and a storage Content updating means for updating at least one of the first content and the second content stored in the means with new content acquired by the content acquisition means is further provided.

In the third invention, the first content and the second content are stored in the storage means (70), and further the content acquisition means (S57) and the content update means (S59) are realized. The content acquisition unit acquires new content from the server (208) on the network, and the content update unit acquires at least one of the first content and the second content stored in the storage unit by the content acquisition unit. To new content.

According to the third aspect , the latest information can be provided to the user.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the computer displays a standby screen display means for displaying the standby screen on the display surface of the display means, and starts playback of the first content when there is no input from the input means while the standby screen is displayed. In addition, when there is an input from the input means during the reproduction of the first content, the standby content reproduction control means for stopping the reproduction of the first content, the input from the input means during the display of the standby screen or during the reproduction of the first content When there is, a first selection screen for selecting one selection item from a plurality of selection items related to a predetermined service is displayed on the display surface of the display means, and a plurality of selection items are displayed on the first selection screen by the input means. when one selection item is selected from the service screen display means for displaying a second selection screen corresponding to the selected selection item in the first selection screen, and the second selection In a portion of the surface, different from the first content, and to function as a service time of content reproduction control means for reproducing the second content corresponding to the selected selection item, a service control program.

A fifth invention is a service control method by a computer, wherein the computer displays (a) a standby screen on the display surface of the display means, and (b) no input from the input means while the standby screen is displayed. Starts the reproduction of the first content when it continues, stops the reproduction of the first content when there is an input from the input means during the reproduction of the first content, and (c) displays the standby screen or the first content When there is an input from the input means during playback, a first selection screen for selecting one selection item from a plurality of selection items related to a predetermined service is displayed on the display surface of the display means. when one selection item from a plurality of selection item is selected in the first selection screen, displays the second selection screen corresponding to the selected item selected in the first selection screen, and (d) a first selection screen In a portion different from the first content, and reproduces the second content corresponding to the selected selection item, a service control method.

According to the fourth and fifth inventions, much information can be provided to the user as in the first invention.

  According to the present invention, a service providing apparatus, a service control program, and a service control method capable of providing a large amount of appropriate information to a user are realized.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a print service providing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the standby screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the content reproduction | regeneration screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the service selection screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the service execution instruction | indication screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing one example of a service execution screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. 1. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the memory map of the memory shown in FIG. It is an illustration figure which shows the specific example of the content for service shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a part of print service control process of CPU shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is another part of the print service control process of the CPU shown in FIG. 1 and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 9. FIG. 11 is another part of the print service control process of the CPU shown in FIG. 1 and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 10. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the service selection screen displayed on a display in 2nd Example of this invention. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the media selection screen displayed on a display in 2nd Example of this invention. In 2nd Example of this invention, it is an illustration figure which shows an example of the size selection screen displayed on a display. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the service execution instruction | indication screen displayed on a display in 2nd Example of this invention. In 2nd Example of this invention, it is an illustration figure which shows an example of the service execution screen displayed on a display. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the memory map of the memory in 2nd Example. It is an illustration figure which shows the specific example of the 1st-3rd selection table shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is an illustrative view showing a specific example of the data amount table shown in FIG. 17. FIG. 10 is a part of the print service control process of the CPU in the second embodiment and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 9 shown in the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is another part of the print service control process of the CPU in the second embodiment and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 20. It is a flowchart which shows the content management process of CPU of the print service provision apparatus in 3rd Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content delivery process of CPU of the server in 3rd Example.

[First embodiment]
Referring to FIG. 1, a print service providing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU 12. The CPU 12 is connected to the memory 14, the touch panel 16, the printer 22, the media reader 24, the wireless communication circuit 26 and the network communication circuit 28 via the bus 30, and further connected to the display 20 via the bus 30 and the drawing controller 18. The The media 200 can be attached to the media reader 24, and the wireless communication circuit 26 can wirelessly communicate with the smartphone 202. The network communication circuit 28 is connected to the server 208 via the Internet 204 and can perform network communication with the server 208.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the CPU 12 governs overall control of the print service providing apparatus 10. The memory 14 is a memory such as a RAM, stores various programs to be processed by the CPU 12 and data necessary for executing the various programs (see FIG. 7), and is used as a work area and a buffer area of the CPU 12. It is done. Although not shown, a nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk is also connected to the bus 30.

  The touch panel 16 detects the touch input of the user, and outputs the data (touch coordinate data) of the coordinates (touch coordinates) of the position designated by the touch input to the CPU 12. The touch panel 16 is a general-purpose touch panel, and an arbitrary system such as an electrostatic capacity system, an electromagnetic induction system, a resistance film system, and an infrared system can be used. In the first embodiment, as the touch panel 16, a capacitive touch panel is provided on the screen of the display 20. Therefore, the touch panel 16 (CPU 12) can detect a touch input on the screen (display area) of the display 20. The drawing controller 18 includes a GPU, a VRAM, and the like, and draws various images on the display surface of the display 20 under the instruction of the CPU 12.

  The printer 22 is a printer for photo printing, and in this first embodiment, a sublimation printer is used. In a sublimation printer, the ink ribbon coated with solid ink is heated by the print head to sublimate the solid ink (change from solid to gas without going through liquid), and the ink is printed on a special paper coated with polyester resin. Is a type of printer that adheres (transfers) the ink, and the ink density can be adjusted for each dot, so that it is excellent in gradation expression and high image quality that can withstand photographic printing is obtained. However, it is not necessary to limit to a sublimation printer as long as it has high image quality.

  The media reader 24 is a reader that reads data stored in various media, and includes a memory card reader, a small memory card reader, a USB memory reader, a disk reader, and the like. Memory cards (eg, SD cards, compact flash, etc.) are used in digital cameras, etc., small memory cards (eg, mini SD cards, micro SD cards, etc.) are used in mobile phones, smartphones 202, etc., and USB memory is used in PCs, etc. It is used in a computer, and a disc (for example, CD, DVD, etc.) is used in a computer such as a PC or a dedicated player / recorder.

  The wireless communication circuit 26 is a communication circuit based on the Wi-Fi standard, for example, and is used for communication (wireless communication) with other Wi-Fi devices such as the smartphone 202. The line communication circuit 26 includes an infrared communication circuit, and can perform infrared communication with a mobile phone. The wireless communication circuit 26 may include Bluetooth (registered trademark). The network communication circuit 28 is, for example, a network interface card (also referred to as a LAN card). In this embodiment, the network communication circuit 28 is used for communication (network communication) with the server 208 via the Internet 204.

  The server 208 distributes a program to the print service providing apparatus 10 or provides an online DPE (Development Printing Enlargement) service in cooperation with the print service providing apparatus 10 or another print service providing apparatus of the same type.

  Although not shown in the figure, the bus 30 has a coin vendor for the user to insert coins as a consideration (price) for providing the print service, and a printer for printing a receipt for payment (for example, a thermal type). Printer). Further, as input means other than the touch panel 16, for example, a hardware operation panel (button, key) or the like may be connected.

  The print service providing apparatus 10 having such a configuration is installed in a place where an unspecified number of users visit (gather), such as a camera store, a convenience store, or a department store. When the user operates the print service providing apparatus 10, photographs taken by the user with the digital camera or the smartphone 202 or photographs recorded on various media are printed. However, the object to be printed need not be limited to photographs, and includes characters and illustrations. In addition to simply printing a photo, it is also possible to print it as an ID photo, or to create (order) a calendar or a photo book using a plurality of photos.

  For example, after the print service providing apparatus 10 is turned on, a standby screen (initial screen) 100 as shown in FIG. 2 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20. However, the standby screen 100 is also displayed on the display surface of the display 20 even when the user receives provision of the print service and the provision of the print service is terminated.

  Hereinafter, although the case where each screen is displayed on the display surface of the display 20 will be described, as described above, the touch panel 16 is provided on the display surface of the display 20, and thus the user can perform touch input on each screen. .

  On the standby screen 100 shown in FIG. 2, a start button 102 is displayed slightly below the center, and a guidance image about services that can be provided is displayed around the start button 102. In the example shown in FIG. 2, an image regarding the services of L-size photo print, ID photo print, and calendar print (creation) is displayed. Further, below the start button 102, a message indicating that the print service is started when the start button 102 is pressed is displayed. Here, the message “Start here” is displayed.

  When such a standby screen 100 is displayed, if no input continues for a certain time (for example, 5 minutes to 10 minutes) or longer, the standby content (hereinafter referred to as “standby content”) is played back. Is done. Therefore, a content reproduction screen 150 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20. In the first embodiment, the content reproduction screen 150 is displayed instead of the standby screen 100. For example, the standby time is set by using a gap formed by reducing the vertical width of the standby screen 100, for example. The content for use may be reproduced.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the content reproduction screen 150, a message indicating that not only an L size photo but also a 2 L size photo can be printed using the print service providing apparatus 10 is displayed. The content playback screen 150 also displays a message indicating that the user should touch the screen when receiving a service. Here, the message “Please touch the screen” is displayed.

  For example, in the content reproduction screen 150, a service using a characteristic function of the print service providing apparatus 10 or a service that is recommended by the owner of the print service providing apparatus 10 or a provider of the print service using the service. Information (content) is reproduced.

  Normally, when the start button 102 of the standby screen 100 shown in FIG. 2 is touched (pressed) or the content playback screen 150 is touched, the display is switched to a screen for selecting a service to be provided. Therefore, the content reproduction is terminated. Thereafter, the user operates according to the screen for providing the service.

  In other words, even when the content is played back, the user sees the content for a short time from the time when the user has arrived at the installation location of the print service providing apparatus 10 until the operation for receiving the service is started. Therefore, the amount of content (information) that can be reproduced is very small.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, more contents (information) can be provided to the user by providing the contents even after the service provision is started.

  As described above, when the start button 102 of the standby screen 100 shown in FIG. 2 is touched (pressed) or the content playback screen 150 is touched, the display is switched to a screen for selecting a service to be provided. In this embodiment, a service selection screen 200 as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20 instead of the standby screen 100 or the content playback screen 150.

  The service selection screen 200 is vertically divided into areas 202, 204, and 206, and buttons 210, 212, and 214 for selecting services are displayed side by side in the area 202 at the center of the screen. In areas 204 and 206, information (content) such as advertisement is reproduced (telop displayed). Hereinafter, content reproduced during service provision is referred to as “service content”.

  The button 210 is provided for selecting an L size photo print service. The button 212 is provided to select a print service for ID photo. The button 214 is provided for selecting a canreda print service.

  In the first embodiment, on the service selection screen 200 (the service execution instruction screen 250 and the service execution screen 300 described later are the same), the service-time content (information) displayed in the display areas 204 and 206 is the print It is determined in advance according to the place where the service providing apparatus 10 is installed. For example, when the print service providing apparatus 10 is installed in a camera store, DPE information is displayed as service-time content. When the print service providing apparatus 10 is installed in a convenience store, travel information is displayed as service content. Furthermore, when the print service providing apparatus 10 is installed in a department store, entertainment information is displayed as service-time content. Each piece of information (service content) is stored in advance in a nonvolatile memory in the print service providing apparatus 10 and is updated as appropriate. Hereinafter, in this specification, it is the same.

  In the first embodiment, the print service providing apparatus 10 is installed in a camera store. Therefore, the DPE information is displayed on the service selection screen 200. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the area 204 displays that information about the online DPE service is displayed in the area 206, and the area 206 displays a message for applying for the online DPE service from the home page. .

  For example, if the print service device 10 is installed in a convenience store, a terminal capable of making reservations for travel, concert tickets, etc. is also provided. Play service-time content including travel information such as “Yen ~”. In addition, when installed in a department store, for example, service-time content including entertainment information such as “9th floor event venue-apparel sale-” is reproduced.

  When the button 210 is touched on the service selection screen 200 shown in FIG. 4, a service execution instruction screen 250 as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20.

  In the first embodiment, the content is not changed according to the size of the photo, and therefore the screen for selecting the L size or 2L size is omitted, and the description will be made on the assumption that printing is performed in the L size. . Similarly, the content is not changed according to the medium 200, the mobile phone, or the smartphone 202 that reads data, and this is not an essential content of the present invention. Therefore, the description is based on the assumption that the media 200 is loaded. However, actually, when a screen for selecting data 200 for reading data, a mobile phone or a smartphone 202 is displayed, and the medium 200 or the like to be read is selected and the medium 200 or the like is connected or connected by communication, the medium 200 or the like is connected. The recorded data is read and a screen for selecting a photo to be printed and the number of prints is displayed. When the photograph to be printed and the number of prints are determined (selected), a service execution instruction screen 250 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the service execution instruction screen 250 is vertically divided into three areas 252, 254, and 256, and buttons 260 and buttons 262 are displayed side by side in the area 252 at the center of the screen. The As described above, the DPE information is displayed (reproduced) in the areas 254 and 256.

  The button 260 is provided to execute printing of the L size photograph. The button 262 is provided for canceling the printing of the L size photograph. As described above, the DPE information is displayed in the area 254, and information related thereto is displayed in the area 256. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the area 254 displays that information about the online DPE service is displayed in the area 256, and the area 256 displays fee information about the online DPE service (“L size 1 sheet”). 30 yen, 2L size 50 yen ... ") is displayed.

  When the button 260 is touched on the service execution instruction screen 250, a service execution screen 300 as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display 300. Also, data is read from the medium 200, and a print service corresponding to the content selected on the service selection screen 200 is executed. Here, printing of the L-size photo is started.

  When the button 262 is touched on the service execution instruction screen 250, the L-size photo print is canceled and the screen returns to the standby screen 100 shown in FIG. Further, when the button 260 is touched and the reading of data from the medium 200 is completed and the photo to be printed and the number of prints are determined, the price is displayed on the service execution instruction screen 106, and the user pays.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the service execution screen 300 is vertically divided into three regions 302, 304, and 306, and a message notifying that printing is in progress is displayed in the region 302 in the center of the screen. The Further, as described above, the DPE information is displayed (reproduced) in the areas 304 and 306.

  Specifically, a message “Please wait for a while until printing is finished ...” is displayed in area 302. Although illustration is omitted, when printing is completed, a message “Please take a photo” is displayed, and this printing process is terminated.

  Further, the area 304 displays that information about the online DPE service is displayed in the area 306, and the area 306 displays a message indicating that the details of the online DPE service are described on the home page (“details Please see the home page ”).

  Although detailed description is omitted, when the button 212 or the button 214 is touched on the service selection screen 200, screens for printing the ID photo or calendar are sequentially displayed. At this time, in the same way as the respective screens (200, 250, 300) shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, not only buttons necessary for executing the service are displayed, but also the content for service is reproduced (telop) Is displayed.

  In this way, in addition to reproducing the content during standby, more information can be provided to the user by reproducing the content while providing the service. In addition, since the content to be played back during service provision is content according to the installation location, information or service providers that are considered to be suitable for the user at the installation location wants to provide the user. Information can be provided. That is, it is considered that appropriate information can be provided.

  The operation of the print service providing apparatus 10 as described above is realized by the CPU 12 executing the print control program stored in the memory 14. At this time, various data stored in the memory 14 is used. In the first embodiment, the print control program is acquired from a nonvolatile memory (hard disk). The same applies to some data (the standby content data 72, the service content data 76, and the screen generation data 80).

  FIG. 7 shows a memory map 40 of the memory 14 shown in FIG. The memory 14 includes a program storage area 50 and a data storage area 70. The program storage area 50 stores a print service control program. The print service control program includes an input detection program 52, a screen display program 54, a content reproduction program 56, a print control program 58, a wireless communication control program 60, a network communication control program 62, and the like.

  The input detection program 52 is a program for detecting the presence or absence of a touch input, and by extension, the position of the display surface on the display 20 based on the touch coordinate data output from the touch panel 16. However, the input detection program 52 is also a program for detecting an input from another input device (such as a hardware operation panel).

  The screen display program 54 is a program for controlling the drawing controller 18 to display various screens (100, 200, 250, 300 in the first embodiment) on the display 20. The content reproduction program 56 displays the content reproduction screen 150 on the display surface of the display 20 according to the standby content data 72 during standby, or selects content to be displayed on various screens displayed according to the screen display program 54. This is a program for controlling the drawing controller 18 to display (reproduce) the selected content on the display 20. According to the content reproduction program 56, the standby content is reproduced or the service content is reproduced.

  The print control program 58 is a program for controlling the printer 22 and printing photographs and characters on paper. The wireless communication control program 60 is a program for controlling the wireless communication circuit 26 to perform wireless communication with other wirelessly communicable devices such as a mobile phone and a smartphone 202. The network communication control program 62 is a program for controlling the network communication circuit 28 and performing network communication with the server 208 via the Internet 204.

  The data storage area 70 stores standby content 72, installation location data 74, installation location table 76, selection item data 78, screen generation data 80, and the like.

  The standby content data 72 is standby content data that is played back during standby. In the first embodiment, the standby content data 72 is image data for displaying the content reproduction screen 150 as shown in FIG.

  The installation location data 74 is data indicating the installation location (camera store, convenience store, department store, etc.) of the print service providing apparatus 10, and a non-volatile memory by the installer or administrator when the print service providing apparatus 10 is installed. And is read into the data storage area 70 when the print service control process is executed.

  The service content data 76 includes data in a table format (installation location table 76a) in which information on the service content is described according to the installation location. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in the installation location table 76a, camera stores, convenience stores, and department stores are described as the installation locations, and service-time contents including DPE information are stored for the camera stores. The convenience store stores service content including travel information, and the department store stores service content including event information. In this embodiment, since the service content is displayed in telop with characters (messages), the service content data is basically text data.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the selection item data 78 is data indicating the item of the service selected on the service selection screen 200 as shown in FIG. The screen generation data 80 is data such as polygon data and texture data for generating screen and telop image data when the screen display program 54 and the content reproduction program 56 display the screen and telop. The data storage area 70 is provided with a timer 82. The timer 82 is used for counting a fixed time (for example, 5 minutes to 10 minutes) during standby.

  9 to 11 are flowcharts of the print service control process executed by the CPU 12. Referring to FIG. 9, when print service providing apparatus 10 is activated, CPU 12 starts a print service control process, and displays standby screen 100 as shown in FIG. 2 in step S1. Here, under the instruction of the CPU 12, the drawing controller 18 generates image data of the standby screen 100 using the screen generation data 80, and outputs the generated image data to the display 20. The same applies to the case where each screen is displayed.

  Next, in step S3, the timer 82 is reset and started. In the next step S5, it is determined whether or not a touch is detected. Here, the CPU 12 detects the output of the touch panel 16 and determines whether there is a touch input.

  If touch coordinate data is output from the touch panel 16, “YES” is determined in the step S5, and the process proceeds to a step S17. When the touch coordinate data is not output from the touch panel 16, “NO” is determined in Step S5, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes to 10 minutes) has elapsed in Step S7. Here, the CPU 12 determines whether or not the count value of the timer 82 exceeds a certain time.

  If “NO” in the step S7, that is, if a predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to the step 5 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S7, that is, if a predetermined time has elapsed, the reproduction of the standby content data 72 is started in a step S9, and the process proceeds to the step S11.

  In step S11, it is determined whether a touch is detected. This process is the same as step S9. If “NO” in the step S11, the process returns to the same step S11. Therefore, the reproduction of the standby content is continued. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S11, the reproduction of the standby content is terminated in a step S13, and the process proceeds to the step S17.

  In step S17, the service-time content corresponding to the installation location indicated by the installation location data 74 is acquired from the installation location table 76a included in the service-time content data 76, and the process proceeds to step S19 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in step S19, it is displayed on the display surface of the display 20 of the service selection screen 200 as shown in FIG. In the next step S21, the service-time content acquired in step S17 is displayed as a telop in the areas 204 and 206 of the service selection screen 200. Here, the drawing controller 18 displays (reproduces) the acquired service content under the instruction of the CPU 12. The same applies to the case where the service content is displayed.

  In the next step S23, it is determined whether or not a selection input has been detected. Here, the CPU 12 detects touch coordinate data output from the touch panel 16, and determines whether any of the buttons 210, 212, and 214 is touched. If “NO” in the step S23, that is, if the selection input is not detected, the process returns to the step S21 and the reproduction of the service content is continued (telop display is updated).

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S23, that is, if a selection input is detected, the content of the service set in the selection item, that is, the touched button (210, 212, 214) is selected in the selection item data 78 in a step S25. Is stored in the data storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the next step S27, the service execution instruction screen 250 as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. In step S29, the areas 254 and 256 of the service execution instruction screen 250 are acquired in step S17. Play service content.

  In the next step S31, it is determined whether or not an execution input is detected. Here, the CPU 12 detects touch coordinate data output from the touch panel 16 and determines whether or not the button 260 is touched. If “NO” in the step S31, that is, if an execution input is not detected, the process returns to the step S29. Therefore, the reproduction of the service content is continued. Although illustration is omitted, if the button 262 is touched, the L-size photo print, ID photo print, or calendar print is canceled, and the process returns to step S1.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S31, that is, if an execution input is detected, the data is read from the medium 200 loaded in the media reader 24 in a step S33, and then in FIG. The service execution screen 200 as shown is displayed. In the next step S37, the printer 22 is controlled to execute a print service based on the selection item data 78. In step S39, the service-time content acquired in step S17 is displayed in the areas 304 and 306 of the service executing screen 300. Play.

  In step S41, it is determined whether or not the process is completed. Here, the CPU 12 determines whether or not all printing has been completed. If “NO” in the step S41, that is, if it is not completed, the process returns to the step S37 to continue the printing and to continue the reproduction of the service-time content. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S41, that is, if completed, the process returns to the step S1. That is, the screen returns to the standby screen 100.

  According to the first embodiment, the standby content is played back during standby without any user operation, and the service content different from the standby content is played back while the service is being provided. A lot of information can be provided.

In addition, according to the first embodiment, the service-time content corresponding to the installation location is reproduced, so that it is possible to provide content that is considered suitable for the user who has arrived at the installation location and content suitable for the installation location. That is, appropriate content can be provided to the user.
[Second Embodiment]
The print service providing apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment has different service contents to be reproduced according to the type of service to be provided, the type of media, the paper size, and the amount of data. Since the service content to be reproduced is changed in accordance with the selection of the paper size, it is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore, redundant description will be omitted.

  In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the print service providing apparatus 10 is installed in a convenience store. Therefore, travel information is acquired according to the installation location table 76a as service-time content corresponding to the installation location.

  In the second embodiment, when the start button 102 of the standby screen 100 is touched or the content playback screen 150 is touched, a first selection screen (service selection screen) 350 as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Since the first selection screen 350 is substantially the same as the service selection screen 200 shown in FIG. 4, the overlapping contents will be described briefly.

  The first selection screen 350 is vertically divided into areas 352, 354, and 356, and buttons 360, 362, and 364 for selecting a service are displayed side by side in the area 202 at the center of the screen. In the areas 354 and 356, service-time content regarding travel information according to the installation location table 76a is reproduced (telop displayed). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12, it is displayed in the area 354 that the information about the hot spring is displayed in the area 356, and in the area 356, information on the accommodation fee of the hot spring facility (here, “1 night 2 days 20,000 yen ~ ") is displayed.

  For example, when the button 360 is touched on the first selection screen 350, the L-size photo print service is selected, and a second selection screen (media selection screen) 400 as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20. Is done.

  The second selection screen 400 is vertically divided into regions 402, 404, and 406. In the region 402 in the center of the screen, buttons 410, 412, 414, and 414 for selecting media (the media 200 and the smartphone 202) are displayed. 416 and 418 are displayed side by side in two rows. Button 410 is provided for selecting a memory card. The button 412 is provided for selecting a small memory card. A button 414 is provided for selecting a USB memory. Button 416 is provided for selecting a disk. Button 418 is provided to select a smartphone. Note that a smartphone with a built-in or attached medium can transfer data in the medium to the print service apparatus 20 by wireless communication. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the smartphone is a kind of media.

  In areas 404 and 406, service-time content corresponding to the print service selected on the first selection screen 350 is reproduced (telop display). For example, when the print service is an L size photo, photo studio information is displayed as the service content. If the print service is an ID photo, the recruit information is displayed as the service content. Further, when the print service is a calendar, schedule information is displayed as service-time content.

  In the second selection screen 400 shown in FIG. 13, the area 404 displays that information about the photo studio (here, “photo studio information”) is displayed in the area 406, and the area 406 displays the location of the photo studio. Etc. (here, “in the XX photo studio on the 3rd floor of the building…”) is displayed.

  For example, when the button 410 is touched on the second selection screen 400, the media type is selected as the memory card. Then, a third selection screen (size selection screen) 450 as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20.

  The third selection screen 450 is vertically divided into areas 452, 454, and 456, and buttons 460 and 462 for selecting a print (paper size) are vertically arranged in the area 452 at the center of the screen. Is displayed. Button 460 is provided for selecting the L size. The button 462 is provided for selecting a 2L size.

  In addition, in the areas 454 and 456, service-time content corresponding to the type of media selected on the second selection screen 400 is reproduced (telop displayed). For example, when the type of media is a memory card, digital camera information is displayed as service content. When the type of media is a small memory card, mobile phone information is displayed as service content. Furthermore, when the type of media is a USB memory, PC information is displayed as service content. Furthermore, when the type of media is a disc, player / recorder information is displayed as service-time content. And when the kind of media is a smart phone, smart phone cooperation household appliance information is displayed as contents for service.

  In the third selection screen 450 shown in FIG. 14, information indicating that a new model of digital camera will be released (here, “new model of digital camera is released”) is displayed in area 454, and area 456 is displayed. Then, a message (in this case, “Would you like to buy it soon?”) Is displayed as information prompting you to buy a new digital camera.

  For example, when the button 462 is touched on the third selection screen 450 as shown in FIG. 14, a service execution instruction screen 500 as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20. Even when the button 460 is touched, a similar service execution instruction screen is displayed on the display 200.

  The service execution instruction screen 500 is vertically divided into regions 502, 504, and 506, and buttons 510 and 512 are displayed side by side in the region 502 at the center of the screen. A button 510 is provided for executing a print service. A button 512 is provided to cancel the print service. Above the buttons 510 and 512, information about the selected print service, the selected media type and the selected print size is displayed in text. In addition, the contents explaining the method for executing the print service are displayed in text.

  In addition, in the areas 504 and 506, service-time contents corresponding to the print size selected on the third selection screen 450 are reproduced (telop display). For example, when the print size is L size, photo studio information is displayed as service content. When the print size is 2L, the enlargement service information is displayed as the service content.

  In the service execution instruction screen 500 shown in FIG. 15, a message (here, “Would you like to print a poster?”) Is displayed in the area 504 as information for prompting poster printing, and in the area 506, poster printing is performed. Information (in this case, “1 sheet 1000 yen 3 sheets 2000 yen”) is displayed.

  After the medium 200 (here, a memory card) is loaded into the media reader 24, when the button 510 is touched on the service execution instruction screen 500 of FIG. 15, the print service is executed. Then, a service execution screen 550 as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20.

  Normally, when the selected medium is loaded, the photograph to be printed and the number of prints are selected before executing the print service. However, since this is not an essential content of the present invention, in this second embodiment, Will also be omitted.

  The service execution screen 550 shown in FIG. 16 is vertically divided into three areas 552, 554, and 556. The area 552 in the center of the screen displays the number of photos stored in the medium 200 (memory card). A message notifying that printing is in progress is displayed together with the message to be notified. Also, in the areas 504 and 506, the service content corresponding to the data amount is displayed in a telop (reproduced).

  In this second embodiment, the data amount is the number of sheets to be printed, but it may be the sum of the data amounts of all the photos to be printed instead of the number of sheets.

  For example, when the number of photos is less than a threshold value (for example, 100), photobook information is displayed as service-time content. When the number of photos is equal to or greater than the threshold, cloud storage information is displayed as service content.

  For example, the number of photos recorded on the medium is 30, which is less than the threshold value. Therefore, in the service execution screen 550 shown in FIG. , “Would you like to make a photo book?”) Is displayed, and in the area 556, information on the price of the photo book (here, “one book from 800 yen”) is displayed.

  As described above, even during service provision, service provision is provided according to the installation location of the print service providing apparatus 10, the type of the selected service, the type of the selected medium, the size of the selected print, and the number of sheets to be printed. The content to be played is different, and the content to be played depends on the type of service selected, the type of media selected and the size of the selected print, i.e. the user's selection (operation). The contents can be changed. Therefore, more information can be presented to the user. In addition, as described with reference to the first selection screen 350, the second selection screen 400, the third selection screen 450, and the service execution instruction screen 500, the content corresponding to the selected content is reproduced on the screen that is displayed next. Therefore, it is possible to provide information that the user thinks is necessary or information that seems to suit the user.

  FIG. 17 shows a memory map 40 of the memory 14 in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the service content data 76 further includes a first selection table 76b, a second selection table 76c, a third selection table 76d, and a data amount table 76e.

  The first selection table 76b stores service-time content corresponding to the type of print service. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the first selection table 76b, an L size photo, an ID photo, and a calendar are registered as the types of print services. Photo studio information is registered as service-time content for L-reading. Recruit information is registered as service content for the ID photo. Then, schedule book information is registered as service-time content for the calendar.

  The second selection table 76c stores service-time content corresponding to the type of media. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, in the second selection table 76c, a memory card, a small memory card, a USB memory, a disk, and wireless communication are registered as media types. Digital camera information is registered as service-time content for the memory card. In addition, mobile phone information is registered as service-time content for the small memory card. Further, PC information is registered as service-time content for the USB memory. Furthermore, player / recorder information is registered as service-time content for the disc. Then, the smartphone information is registered as a service content for wireless communication.

  Further, the third selection table 76d stores service contents corresponding to the print size. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C, in the third selection table 77d, L size and 2L size are registered as print sizes. Photo studio information is registered as service-time content for the L size. In addition, enlargement service information is registered as service-time content for the 2L format.

  The data amount table 76e stores service-time content corresponding to the amount of data (number of photographs) stored in the medium 200. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the data amount table 76e, less than a threshold value and more than a threshold value are registered as the number of photographs. Photobook information is registered as service-time content for a value below the threshold. Further, cloud storage information is stored as service-time content for a threshold value or more.

  The print service control process of the CPU 12 in the second embodiment is executed in the same way as the print service control process in the first embodiment except for some differences. Therefore, different contents will be described in detail, and the same processing will be briefly described or omitted. 20 and 21 are a part of the print service control process of the CPU 12 in the second embodiment, and follow the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 of the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, since it is assumed that the print service providing apparatus 10 is installed in a convenience store, convenience store information is stored as the installation location data 74. Accordingly, in step S17 of FIG. 9, travel information is traveled from the installation location table 76a. Information is acquired.

  When the process of step S17 shown in FIG. 9 is executed, as shown in FIG. 20, an initial value is set to a variable i in step S18 (i = 1). In the next step S19a, the i-th selection screen is displayed. Since i = 1 at the first time, the first selection screen 350 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display surface of the display 20.

  In subsequent step S21a, the service-time content acquired in step S17 is reproduced. Therefore, service-time content corresponding to the user's operation status (specifically, service-time content including information that the user may need, estimated from selection items on the previous service screen) Is played. In step S23a, it is determined whether a selection input has been detected. Here, the CPU 12 determines whether or not the button is touched on the displayed i-th selection screen. Specifically, when the first selection screen 350 is displayed, the CPU 12 determines whether or not the buttons 360 to 364 are touched. In addition, when the second selection 400 is displayed, the CPU 12 determines whether or not the button 410-418 is touched. Then, when the third selection screen 450 is displayed, the CPU 12 determines whether or not the buttons 460 and 462 are touched.

  If “NO” in the step S23a, the process returns to the step S21a. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S23a, the i-th selection item, that is, the content selected on the i-th selection screen is stored in a step S25a. Therefore, in this second embodiment, the selected item (content) is added each time step S25a is executed, and selection item data 78 indicating the selected print service, media type, and print size is provided. Remembered.

  In the next step S26a, service-time content corresponding to the i-th selection item is acquired from the i-th selection table. In the specific example described above, in the first case, since the first selection item is an L size photo, the photo studio information is acquired from the first selection table 76b as service-time content corresponding to the L size photo. .

  Subsequently, in step S26b, it is determined whether or not the variable i has reached the maximum value imax (total number of selection screens) (i ≧ imax). In the above specific example, the total number of selection screens is three. When a print service other than the L size photo is selected, the total number of selection screens may be 2 or 4 or more.

  If “NO” in the step S26b, that is, if the variable i has not reached the maximum value imax, the variable i is incremented by 1 (i = i + 1) in a step S26c, and the process returns to the step S19a. Therefore, the next selection screen is displayed. For example, in the above specific example, when i = 2, the second selection screen 400 as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed. Similarly, when i = 3, the third selection screen 450 as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. Is displayed.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S26b, that is, if the variable i has reached the maximum value imax, a service execution instruction screen 500 as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display 20 in a step S27 shown in FIG. Display on the surface. Subsequently, in step S29, the service-time content acquired last (when i = imax) in step S26a is reproduced in the areas 504 and 506 of the service execution instruction screen 500. In the above specific example, since the print size is selected to 2L in the third selection screen 450, the enlargement service information is reproduced.

  In the next step S31, it is determined whether or not an execution input is detected. Here, the CPU 12 detects touch coordinate data output from the touch panel 16 and determines whether or not the button 510 is touched. If “NO” in the step S31, the process returns to the step S29. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S31, after reading data from the medium in a step S33, the data amount of the read data (here, the number of photographs) is detected in a step S34a. In step S34b, service-time content corresponding to the detection result in step S34a is acquired from the data amount table 76e. In the above specific example, the number of detection results is 30, and photobook information is acquired as service-time content from the data amount table 76e.

  In step S35, a service executing screen 550 as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. In the next step S37, the printer 22 is controlled to execute the print service based on the selection item data 78. In step S39, the service-time contents acquired in step S34b are displayed in the areas 554 and 556 of the service execution screen 550. Play.

  In step S41, it is determined whether or not the process is completed. If “NO” in the step S41, the process returns to the step S37, but if “YES” in the step S41, the process returns to the step S1.

  According to the second embodiment, not only the installation location of the print service providing apparatus but also the service content corresponding to the item selected during the service provision and the service time corresponding to the data amount during execution of the print Since the content is provided, more information can be provided to the user than in the case of the first embodiment.

Further, in the second embodiment, since the service-time content corresponding to the item selected during the provision of the service is presented, the information that the user thinks is necessary or the information that the user wants to provide is provided. Can do. That is, appropriate content can be provided.
[Third embodiment]
The print service providing apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment acquires new content from the server 208 and updates the stored content (standby content and service content) to new content. Except for the above, the second embodiment is the same as the first and second embodiments described above, and therefore, different contents will be described, and redundant description will be omitted.

  In the third embodiment, the server 208 shown in FIG. 1 is made to function as a content server, but a content server may be provided separately from the server 208.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the content management process of the CPU 12 in the third embodiment, and FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the content distribution process of the server 208. The content management process is executed prior to the print service control process, for example, when the print service providing apparatus 10 is activated. However, it may be executed in parallel with the print service control process.

  Note that a content management program for processing the flow of FIG. 22 is further stored in the program storage area 50 of the memory 14 shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when starting the content management process, the CPU 12 determines whether or not the current date is a pre-registered date in step S51. If “NO”, the content management process ends. To do. If “YES” in the step S51, that is, if the current date is a date registered in advance, the server 208 is accessed using the network communication circuit 28 in a step S53. In step S55, it is determined whether there is content to be updated. When accessing the server 208, the CPU 12 requests transmission of the content to be updated, and determines whether or not the content has been transmitted from the server 208.

  If “NO” in the step S55, that is, if there is no content to be updated, the content management process is ended. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S55, that is, if there is a content to be updated, a new content transmitted from the server 208 is acquired in a step S57, and the data storage area 70 is acquired in a step S59. The stored content is updated to new content. For example, the new content includes at least one of content for standby and content for service. Accordingly, in step S59, the CPU updates at least one of the standby content data 72 and the service content data 76.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the content distribution process is started, the server 208 determines whether there is an access from the terminal, that is, the print service providing apparatus 10 in step S101. Return to the same step S101. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S101, that is, if there is an access from the print service providing apparatus 10, the presence or absence of new content is confirmed in a step S103. As described above, when the print service providing apparatus 10 accesses the server 208, it requests transmission of content to be updated.

  In the next step S105, it is determined whether there is new (to be updated) content. If “NO” in the step S105, that is, if there is no new content, the process returns to the step S1. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S105, that is, if there is a new content, the new content is transmitted to the accessing print service providing apparatus 10 in a step S107, and then the process returns to the step S1.

  According to the third embodiment, the print service providing apparatus 10 can provide the latest information to the user in cooperation with the server 208.

  In the above-described first to third embodiments, the case where the present invention is realized by the print service providing apparatus 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a service providing apparatus that provides various other services. It is also possible to apply to. For example, a reservation service providing device that is installed at convenience stores or department stores to reserve tickets for travel or concerts, or an information provider that is installed in sightseeing spots or station premises to provide traffic information, accommodation information, etc. Examples of the service device include a certificate issuing service device that is installed in a city hall or a station building and issues a certificate such as a resident's card or a seal certificate.

  Further, the numerical values and the screens mentioned in the first to third embodiments are examples, and can be appropriately changed according to the actual product.

10 ... Print service providing device 12 ... CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 ... Memory 16 ... Touch panel 18 ... Drawing controller 20 ... Display 22 ... Printer 24 ... Media reader 26 ... Wireless communication circuit 28 ... Network communication circuit 200 ... Media 202 ... Smartphone 204 ... Internet 208 ... Server

Claims (5)

Standby screen display means for displaying the standby screen on the display surface of the display means;
When the state where there is no input from the input means continues while the standby screen is displayed, the reproduction of the first content is started, and when there is an input from the input means during the reproduction of the first content, Standby content playback control means for stopping playback,
A first selection screen for selecting one selection item from a plurality of selection items related to a predetermined service when there is an input from the input means while the standby screen is being displayed or the first content is being reproduced. When a selection item is displayed on the display surface of the display means and one selection item is selected from the plurality of selection items on the first selection screen by the input means, a first item corresponding to the selection item selected on the first selection screen is displayed . service screen display means for displaying a second selection screen, and the in the second part of the selection screen, the different from the first content, and the selected service when the content reproduction control for reproducing the second content corresponding to the selected item A service providing apparatus comprising means. When the selection item 1 from a plurality of selection items in the first selection screen is selected by said input means, further Ru comprising an acquisition means for acquiring second content corresponding to the selected selection item, according to claim 1, wherein Service providing equipment. Storage means for storing the first content and the second content;
Content acquisition means for acquiring new content from a server on the network, and updating at least one of the first content and the second content stored in the storage means with new content acquired by the content acquisition means The service providing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising content updating means. Computer
Standby screen display means for displaying the standby screen on the display surface of the display means;
When the state where there is no input from the input means continues while the standby screen is displayed, the reproduction of the first content is started, and when there is an input from the input means during the reproduction of the first content, Standby content playback control means for stopping playback,
A first selection screen for selecting one selection item from a plurality of selection items related to a predetermined service when there is an input from the input means while the standby screen is being displayed or the first content is being reproduced. When a selection item is displayed on the display surface of the display means and one selection item is selected from the plurality of selection items on the first selection screen by the input means, a first item corresponding to the selection item selected on the first selection screen is displayed . service screen display means for displaying a second selection screen, and the in the second part of the selection screen, the different from the first content, and the selected service when the content reproduction control for reproducing the second content corresponding to the selected item A service control program that functions as a means. A service control method using a computer,
(A) is displayed on the display screen of the display means the standby screen,
(B) The reproduction of the first content is started when there is no input from the input means while the standby screen is displayed, and the first content is inputted when there is an input from the input means during the reproduction of the first content. Stop playing one content,
(C) A first selection for selecting one selection item from a plurality of selection items related to a predetermined service when there is an input from the input means while the standby screen is being displayed or the first content is being reproduced. A screen is displayed on the display surface of the display means. When one selection item is selected from the plurality of selection items on the first selection screen by the input means, the selection item selected on the first selection screen is displayed. and displays the corresponding second selection screen, and (d) in a portion of the second selection screen, to reproduce the second content corresponding to the selected item is different, and the selection from the first content, the service control Method.

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