Photo studio management method, management system, and management program

Abstract

To provide a photo studio management method that realizes the provision of print photographs in a manner that places less of a burden on both users and the studio. [Solution] In a method for managing multiple photo studios executed by a computer, photo data taken by a user at one of multiple photo studios is recorded, and when a request to print the photo data in a specified format and a method for receiving the printed photo obtained by printing are received from a user terminal operated by the user (S305), printing data generated in a specified format using the photo data is recorded (S316), and the printing data is referenced by a printing terminal provided at a location corresponding to the receiving method (S315).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a photo studio management method, a management system, and a management program. [Background technology]

[0002] Since the quality of the photograph is important when the subject is a human, there remains a high demand for photography at photo studios. With the recent trend toward digitalization, the opportunities to use printed photographs have decreased, and some photo studios provide only photo data and prints upon request. For example, such photo data can be stored by users on the cloud and printed out using a multifunction printer installed in a convenience store (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6202048 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Although the use of printed photographs is decreasing, printed photographs may be necessary for applications for official documents such as resumes and passports. Since multifunction machines do not print on high-quality dedicated paper and color reproduction rates may differ depending on the machine, there are a certain number of users who do not like to print with multifunction machines at convenience stores as described in Patent Document 1. Furthermore, when a printed photograph is needed only for the final selection process in a job search, users may wish to receive the printed photographs at the store as soon as possible. Therefore, it is necessary to meet the demand for various receiving methods, such as receiving the printed photographs at the store, in addition to mailing the printed photographs.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a photo studio management method, management system, and management program that enables the provision of printed photographs in a manner that places less of a burden on both users and stores. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The photo studio management method of the present invention is a method for managing multiple photo studios executed by a computer, which records photo data taken by a user at one of the multiple photo studios, and upon receiving a request from a user terminal operated by the user to print the photo data in a specified format and a method for receiving the printed photos obtained by printing, records printing data generated in the specified format using the photo data, and has a printing terminal provided at a location corresponding to the receiving method refer to the printing data.

[0007] The photo studio management system of the present invention includes a management device that manages any one of a plurality of photo studios where a photo can be taken with the user as the subject, a user terminal operated by the user, and a printing terminal that is provided at a location corresponding to the receiving method. The management device records photo data taken by the user at one of the plurality of photo studios, and upon receiving a request from the user terminal to print the photo data in a predetermined format and a receiving method for the print photo obtained by printing, records printing data generated in the predetermined format using the photo data, and has the printing terminal refer to the printing data.

[0008] The photo studio management program of the present invention is a program executed by a management device that manages multiple photo studios, and in the management device, records photo data taken by a user at one of the multiple photo studios, and upon receiving a request from a user terminal operated by the user to print the photo data in a specified format and a method for receiving the printed photo obtained by printing, records printing data generated in a specified format using the photo data, and causes a printing terminal provided at a location corresponding to the receiving method to refer to the printing data. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the photo studio management device, management method, management system, and management program of the present invention, the user can receive the print photo not only at the store where the photo was taken, but also at a store other than the store where the photo was taken, or by mail. Furthermore, the format of the print photo is inputted by the user terminal and is directly referenced by the printing terminal that creates the print data, thereby reducing the number of errors in creating print data caused by miscommunication of the format. In this way, print photos can be provided in a way that places less of a burden on both the user and the store. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a photo studio management system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 illustrates a photographing and photograph data acquisition process in a photographic studio. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a process in which print data is created at a store terminal and a user receives printed photographs at the store. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process for determining whether print data can be created. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a process in which print data is created by the management device and the user receives the printed photographs at a store in the first modified example. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a process in which a print photograph is delivered to a user in the second modified example. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a process for additionally downloading photo data in the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions are omitted.

[0012] (First embodiment) 1 is a schematic diagram of a photo studio management system according to the first embodiment. The management system 1 includes a management device 2, a head office terminal 3, a user terminal 4, two store terminals 5 provided in store A and store B, and a shipping terminal 6. The management device 2, the head office terminal 3, the user terminal 4, the two store terminals 5, and the shipping terminal 6 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a network.

[0013] The management device 2 is a device that controls the entire management system 1. The management device 2 transmits and receives data between the head office terminal 3, the user terminal 4, the store terminal 5, and the shipping terminal 6, and performs various processes such as photo shooting reservations, uploading photo data, delivery of photo data, creation of print data (data for printing), and creation of print photos by printing the print data.

[0014] The head office terminal 3 can obtain information on photography at each store from the management system 1, and performs processing as necessary for the users of each store in response to operations by the operator of the head office terminal 3. For example, the head office terminal 3 can handle complaints from users, and specifically, can cause the management system 1 to process requests such as refunding photography fees to users who have made complaints and informing them of the need to take photos again. The head office terminal 3 can also create print data.

[0015] The user terminal 4 is a terminal operated by the user who will be the person to be photographed, and in most cases is a smartphone owned by the user. The user terminal 4 accesses the management device 2 in response to the user's operation, specifies a date and time, and reserves a photo shoot at any store. When making a reservation, a photo shoot plan (e.g., resume, passport, promotional photo, etc.) is specified. After the photo shoot is completed, the user is provided with the photographed photo data via the user terminal 4. Furthermore, the user can access the management device 2 from the user terminal 4 and request a print of the photo data.

[0016] The store terminal 5 is a terminal installed in each photo studio. By accessing the management device 2, the store terminal 5 can obtain reservation details, upload shooting data, and provide the uploaded photo data to the user terminal 4. Furthermore, the store terminal 5 creates print data using the photo data to provide to the user, and prints the print photos.

[0017] The shipping terminal 6 is a terminal provided at a shipping base for print photographs when a user desires to have them mailed, and is used for preparations for shipping, such as printing print data and printing the shipping destination.

[0018] The head office terminal 3, the user terminal 4, the store terminal 5, and the shipping terminal 6 perform operations in response to operations by the operator of each terminal. In the following, for readability, descriptions of the operations of the operator in response to operations will be omitted, and operations will be described as being performed mainly by the head office terminal 3, the user terminal 4, the store terminal 5, and the shipping terminal 6 accessing the management device 2. Furthermore, the screens displayed on the head office terminal 3, the user terminal 4, the store terminal 5, and the shipping terminal 6 are generated by the management device 2. In the following, for readability, descriptions will be described as being mainly performed by the management device 2 to display a predetermined screen on the display screen of another terminal.

[0019] The management device 2, head office terminal 3, user terminal 4, store terminal 5, and shipping terminal 6 may be general-purpose computers or servers, and these devices may include a control unit consisting of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) that controls the entire device, a memory unit consisting of a ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and / or a hard disk, etc., that stores programs and various data, a communication unit that communicates with the outside, a display unit that displays information on an information display device such as a touch panel according to the data, and an input unit that accepts input from devices such as a touch panel.

[0020] The control unit, storage unit, communication unit, display unit, and input unit are configured to be able to communicate with each other. The management device 2, head office terminal 3, user terminal 4, store terminal 5, and shipping terminal 6 are configured to be able to execute predetermined processes by executing programs recorded in the storage units. The hardware configurations of the management device 2, head office terminal 3, user terminal 4, store terminal 5, and shipping terminal 6 are merely examples, and it is sufficient that they are configured to be able to execute predetermined processes by operating the stored programs.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the process of photographing and acquiring photograph data by the management system 1.

[0022] In step S201, the user terminal 4 accesses the management device 2, selects one of a plurality of stores, and makes a reservation. In this process, reservation information is sent to the management device 2. The reservation information indicates the user's name, email address, phone number, reservation date and time, reserved store, photo shoot plan, memo, and registration date and time input from the user terminal 4, in addition to a user ID (identifier) ​​that is automatically assigned during the reservation process. In addition to this information, the information may also include the photo shoot conditions requested by the user and the delivery criteria for the photo data to be delivered.

[0023] In step S202, the management device 2 accepts the reservation information accepted in step S202 and updates the reservation database.

[0024] In step S203, before starting shooting in the store, the store terminal 5 accesses the management device 2 and refers to the shooting conditions and delivery criteria included in the reservation information. In step S204, when shooting based on the shooting conditions is completed, the store terminal 5 creates photo data in a format that satisfies the delivery conditions. Then, in step S205, the store terminal 5 uploads the created photo data to the management device 2.

[0025] In step S206, the management device 2 judges whether the photo data accepted in step S203 meets the delivery criteria. As one example, the management device 2 judges whether the photo data meets the requirements of the format (file format and size) determined according to the shooting plan in the reservation database. As another example, at the start of shooting, a photo may be taken with the subject holding a board showing information about the subject (name and ID), and the management device 2 may judge whether the owner and the subject are the same from characters extracted from the photo data or estimated values ​​of gender and age. As yet another example, the management device 2 may judge the quality of the photo using previously registered photo data, and judge whether the delivery criteria are met.

[0026] In step S207, the management device 2 creates a download page used to provide the photo data to the user and the login information for the same. Then, in step S208, the management device 2 transmits the download page and the login information for the same to the user terminal 4.

[0027] The provision of the photo data is not limited to the format of inputting the user ID and password on the download page, but may be sent as an attachment to an e-mail after consent to the conditions for obtaining image data described below is obtained. As long as the user's photo data can be provided to the user after explicitly receiving consent from the user to the acquisition of image data, various methods of providing the user's photo data are possible.

[0028] In step S209, the user terminal 4 uses the login information to access the download page notified in step S207, and performs a process of agreeing to the image data acquisition conditions through screen operations. After that, in step S210, the management device 2 displays the photo data, and in step S211, the user terminal 4 downloads the displayed photo data.

[0029] When the consent operation is performed in step S207, the management device 2 records the execution history of the consent operation and may display it on the download screen. Note that the history is not limited to the consent operation history, and may be a history of processing related to the consent operation to the download condition, such as a history of displaying image data.

[0030] Furthermore, in order for the user to perform the process of creating a print photo by printing out the photo data described below, in step S208, the management device 2 may notify the user terminal 4 of the URL of a photo data management page in addition to the download page. The URL of the photo data management page may be notified to the user terminal 4 at any timing, and may be displayed when the photo data is downloaded in step S211, or may be notified from the management device 2 to the user terminal 4 when the download is completed. The photo data management page may be the same as the download page.

[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates the process when a user who has completed the photographing and downloading of the photographic data shown in FIG. 2 further requests the creation of print photographs from the photographic data and picks up the print photographs at a store.

[0032] In step S301, the user terminal 4 accesses a photo data management page and inputs a user ID and password in response to a user's operation. Here, the photo data management page allows printing of photo data and purchase of additional photographed data. The input user ID and password may be the same as those used to access the download page in step S209, or may be different and notified separately from the management device 2.

[0033] In step S302, when the management device 2 accepts input of the user ID and password on the photo data management page, it creates an order page on which photo data can be printed, etc., and makes it accessible from the user terminal 4. The user terminal 4 inputs order details on the order page to indicate a request for printing of photo data. If a user wishes to have photo data printed, the user may input a method for receiving the printed photos (store pickup / mail) on the photo data management page.

[0034] In step S303, the user terminal 4 accesses the order page and inputs the order details. In this example, it is assumed that the user terminal 4 inputs that the user wishes to print the photo data and pick up the printed photos at the store. Note that the photo data can be picked up at any store other than the store where the photo was taken.

[0035] In step S304, the management device 2 checks the stores and dates and times when prints can be picked up, and displays them on the order page. The management device 2 registers the reservation status and staff work schedules of each store, and determines whether there are staff available to distribute the prints. For example, even on business days, if there are very few staff working, the management device 2 determines that prints cannot be picked up at that store on that date and time. The management device 2 then displays the stores and dates and times when prints can be picked up, making them available for reference on the user terminal 4.

[0036] In step S305, the user terminal 4 inputs the detailed format of the print photo as the order contents on the order page. The order page displays the stores and dates and times at which the print photo can be picked up, confirmed by the management device 2 in step S304, and the user terminal 4 can select the desired store and date and time of pick-up by selecting it. Furthermore, the order page allows the input of the format of the print photo, such as whether or not the size needs to be changed and whether or not the background needs to be changed, and the purpose of the print photo. If the size needs to be changed or the background color needs to be changed, the purpose, such as a driver's license or passport, can be input. Furthermore, the user terminal 4 inputs payment information for payment on the order page.

[0037] In step S306, the management device 2 judges whether or not print data to be used for making a print photograph can be created, depending on the input contents in step S305. Note that one or more pieces of photo data (for example, four pieces) are arranged in the print data depending on the size of the printing paper, and it is judged whether or not the arranged photo data is appropriate. In principle, the management device 2 judges that it is possible to create print data if there is no change in size or background color. However, in cases where there is a change in background color or the purpose is for official certification, the management device 2 judges whether or not print data can be created.

[0038] 4 is a flow chart showing an example of a process for determining whether print data can be created from photo data, in which steps S3061 to S3063 are carried out.

[0039] In step S3061, the management device 2 determines whether or not it is necessary to change the background color. If it is necessary to change the background color (S3061: Yes), the management device 2 determines that print data cannot be created and re-photographing is necessary. If it is not necessary to change the background color (S3061: No), the management device 2 next performs the process of step S3062. This is because changing the background color requires cutting out the outline of the subject, including hair, and if such cutting out is performed, there is a high possibility that the lighting photograph will be inappropriate.

[0040] In step S3062, the management device 2 judges whether the purpose of the print photograph is a purpose for which wearing of glasses is recommended / prescribed. The management device 2 stores purposes for which wearing of glasses is not permitted or recommended (such as visa application, passport application, etc.), and judges whether wearing of glasses is recommended or prescribed for the purpose of the print photograph received from the user terminal 4.

[0041] If the use is one for which not wearing glasses is recommended / prescribed (S3062: Yes), the management device 2 then performs the process of step S3063. If the use is not one for which not wearing glasses is recommended / prescribed (S3062: No), it determines that print data can be created and that re-imaging is not necessary.

[0042] In step S3063, the management device 2 uses a technique such as image recognition to determine whether or not the subject in the captured photo data is wearing glasses. If the subject is wearing glasses (S3063: Yes), the management device 2 determines that print data cannot be created and that re-photography is required. If the subject is not wearing glasses (S3063: No), the management device 2 determines that print data can be created and re-photography is not required.

[0043] Note that these determination processes are merely examples. For example, even if a background color needs to be changed, if the user does not want to retake the photograph and accepts that the image may become inappropriate due to cropping, the background color change may be accepted. In addition, in S3063, various conditions may be determined, such as whether the face of the person to be photographed is facing forward, whether colored contact lenses are worn, whether the ears or forehead are hidden by hair, etc.

[0044] Through the processes of steps S3061 to S3063, the management device 2 determines whether or not print data can be created from the photographed photo data.

[0045] Referring again to FIG. 3, from step S306 onwards, there are described cases where print data can be created (steps S311 to S320) and cases where print data cannot be created (steps S321 to S322), and one of the processes is selected depending on the result of the determination in step S306.

[0046] To explain the case where print data can be created, in step S311, the management device 2 confirms the reservation to visit the store to pick up the print photo and performs payment processing. Information about the reservation may be entered into the schedule of each store. Then, in step S312, the management device 2 notifies the store that accepted the payment and the date and time of receipt. Additionally, in step S313, the management device 2 determines the person in charge at the store that accepted the receipt, and notifies the store terminal 5 installed in that store that the print order has been placed.

[0047] In step S314, the store terminal 5 accepts an input of a re-determination by the print orderer as to whether or not the print data can be created. Although the determination as to whether or not the print data can be created was made in step S306, by having the staff re-determine whether or not the print data can be created, it is possible to reduce errors in mechanical determination.

[0048] In step S315, the store terminal 5 creates print data. Specifically, the size of the image data is changed according to the size of the printing paper and the desired size, and print data is generated that includes multiple sheets (for example, four sheets) of resized image data. When resizing, if the aspect ratio is different before and after the change, the size of the head is extracted and appropriately enlarged / reduced, and then unnecessary parts at the top and bottom or left and right ends are cut off to change it to the desired size.

[0049] In step S316, the store terminal 5 uploads the created print data to the management device 2.

[0050] In step S317, the management device 2 judges the validity of the received print data. If the management device 2 judges that the print data meets the format input by the user, it records the uploaded print data. On the other hand, if the management device 2 judges that the print data does not meet the predetermined format, it does not record the print data.

[0051] Specifically, the management device 2 judges whether the accepted print data will be printed in the size desired by the user. The management device 2 may judge the background color of the accepted print data and the presence or absence of glasses, and judge whether the judgment result matches the user's preference. Furthermore, the management device 2 may compare the accepted print data with registered image data to judge the identity of the subject. For example, the management device 2 may use face recognition to judge the identity of the image data and the print data. If the store terminal 5 judges that the accepted print data is questionable in its legitimacy, it may notify the store terminal 5 of that fact and have the store staff confirm it.

[0052] In step S318, the store terminal 5 refers to the received receipt date and time, and acquires the print data uploaded in step S316 from the management device 2. Then, in step S319, the store terminal 5 prints the acquired print data. Also, the store staff can prepare to provide the printed photographs at the referenced receipt date and time.

[0053] It is preferable that the print data used for printing is that obtained in step S318 rather than that created in step S315. This is because the authenticity of the print data is confirmed in step S317. In addition, after the authenticity of the uploaded print data is verified, the store terminal 5 may be configured to automatically download the print data and print it.

[0054] In step S320, the user picks up the prints at the designated shop on the reserved pick-up date and time. Note that this process is not performed by the user terminal 4, and is therefore indicated by a dashed line.

[0055] In this way, if print data can be created, the print data is created in the store terminal 5, and the print photo is printed. The user goes to the store at the input date and time to receive the print photo. When the receipt of the print photo is completed, this fact is recorded in the management device 2.

[0056] Next, a process to be performed when print data cannot be created will be described.

[0057] In step S321, if the management device 2 determines that it is not possible to create print data, it does not perform the payment process, and generates a reservation screen for re-shooting because re-shooting is necessary. Then, in step S322, the user terminal 4 makes a reservation for re-shooting. After that, when the re-shooting is completed at the reserved store, a print photo is created using the re-shooting data. If the user does not wish to re-shoot, the user terminal 4 sends a cancellation request to the management device 2, and the management device 2 cancels the payment process.

[0058] In addition, a plurality of logically different logical blocks for performing the above-mentioned processes may be provided in the control unit of the management device 2. That is, the management device 2 may include functional blocks such as a photo data recording unit for recording photo data taken by a user, a print data recording unit for recording print data generated in a predetermined format using the photo data, and a print instruction unit for printing the print photos.

[0059] According to the management system 1 of this embodiment, the management device 2 records photo data taken of a user at one of multiple photo studios (S206), and receives from the user terminal 4 a request to print the photo data in a prescribed format and a method for receiving the printed photo obtained by printing (S305).The management device 2 then records printing data generated in a prescribed format using the photo data (S316), and causes the store terminal 5 provided in the store where the photo is to be printed to refer to the printing data and print the printed photo (S319).

[0060] In this way, the user can obtain prints of photographs at stores other than the store where the photograph was taken. In addition, the format of the print photograph is directly input from the user terminal 4 and directly referenced by the store terminal 5 that creates the print data, thereby reducing errors in creating print data due to miscommunication.

[0061] According to the management system 1 of this embodiment, the management device 2 judges whether the print data meets a predetermined format before recording the print data (S316), and if it judges that the print data does not meet the predetermined format, stops recording the print data. In this way, errors in the print data created by the store terminal 5 can be detected.

[0062] According to the management system 1 of this embodiment, the management device 2 receives the print request, as well as the photo print store and the date and time of receipt from the user terminal 4 (S303), and causes the store terminal 5 at the specified store to refer to the date and time of receipt along with the print data (S318). In this way, the date and time of receipt is recorded in advance in the management device 2, making it easier to forecast the receipt work at the store, and allowing the store to be operated efficiently.

[0063] (Variation 1) In Fig. 3, an example in which print data is generated at a store has been described, but this is not limiting. In Fig. 5, a modified example in which print data is generated at management device 2 will be described. In Fig. 5, only the case in which print data can be created is shown, and processing in the case in which print data cannot be created is omitted. Also, the processing in steps S301 to S306 is the same as in Fig. 3, so description thereof will be omitted.

[0064] In the process when print data can be created in this modified example 1, S311 is replaced with S311A, and S314 to S317 are omitted, compared to the process in Fig. 3. In the following, these changes will be explained, and explanations of the same processes with the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0065] In step S311A, similar to step S311, print data is created after the store reservation is confirmed and payment is processed. The print data is created in the same manner as in step S315 in the first embodiment (FIG. 3), but in this modified example 1 (FIG. 5), it is created in step S311A by the management device 2. Also, in step S311A, the legitimacy of the print data may be determined similar to step S317.

[0066] 3, in step S318, the store terminal 5 acquires the print data from the management device 2 and refers to the receipt date and time. Then, in step S319, the store terminal 5 prints the acquired print data to generate a printed photograph. Note that in step S318, the staff may make a judgment similar to that in step S314 to determine whether the print data satisfies a predetermined requirement.

[0067] Thus, in the first embodiment, the print data was created at the store terminal 5 (S315 in FIG. 3), but in the first modified example, the print data is generated at the management device 2 (S311A). The print data may be generated at any location, as long as it can be downloaded by a terminal provided at the location where printing is to be performed. This increases the degree of freedom in operating the management system 1, and allows print data to be generated according to the operation of the head office and each store.

[0068] (Second Modification) In the first embodiment (FIG. 3) and the first modified example (FIG. 5), an example in which the user receives the print photograph at the store is described, but this is not limiting. In the second modified example (FIG. 6), an example in which the print photograph is mailed to the user is described.

[0069] 6, comparing this process with the process in FIG. 3, firstly, the shipping terminal 6 is involved in the process instead of the store terminal 5. Also, instead of the processes of S303 to S305, S311, S312, S318, and S319, the processes of S303B to S305B, S311B, S312B, S318B, and S319B are carried out, respectively.

[0070] In S303B, receipt by mail is specified, the number of days required for mailing is confirmed in S304B, and the shipping address is specified as the receipt method in S305B, and the shipping destination information is confirmed. If the store visit reservation is not confirmed in S311B, and only the payment process is performed, the user terminal 4 is notified of the completion of the payment and the scheduled shipping date and time in S312B.

[0071] Furthermore, in step S318B, the sending terminal 6 accesses the management device 2, acquires the print data, and refers to the shipping destination information. Then, in step S319B, the sending terminal 6 prepares for shipping in addition to printing the print photo using the print data. Specifically, the sending terminal 6 prepares a shipping slip indicating the shipping address registered by the user, and may record that the preparation is complete when the preparation is complete. Thereafter, in step S320B, the print photo is shipped to the user using the slip prepared in step S319B. Note that this process is not the process of the sending terminal 6, and is therefore indicated by a dashed line.

[0072] According to the management system 1 of the second modified example, the management device 2 receives from the user terminal 4 a print request as well as shipping destination information for the printed photograph (S305B). The shipping terminal 6 provided at the sender then references the print data and shipping destination information (S318B) and becomes able to prepare for shipping. In this way, the sender can directly reference the input shipping destination information and make the shipment, providing the user with a method of receiving the photograph other than visiting the store and reducing the amount of work required for preparing for shipping.

[0073] (Second embodiment) There may be cases where the user wishes to download other photographic data obtained by photographing in addition to the photographic data downloaded after photographing, and a second embodiment which is a process for such a case is shown in Fig. 7. The process shown in the second embodiment may be performed separately from the first embodiment (Fig. 3), the first modified example (Fig. 5), and the second modified example (Fig. 6), or may be performed integrally.

[0074] First, the processes of steps S301 and S302 are the same as those in Fig. 3, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted. After that, the processes of steps S701 to S706 are performed.

[0075] In step S701, the user terminal 4 accesses an order page and selects an order. In this example, it is assumed that an order for additional purchase of photographed data has been entered. In step S702, the management device 2 performs payment processing and creates a download page used to provide the additional photographic data to the user. Then, in step S703, the management device 2 transmits the download page to the user terminal 4. Note that the login information used to access the download page may be the same as the ID and password notified in step S208 of FIG. 3, or may be different.

[0076] In step S704, the user terminal 4 accesses the download page notified in step S703 and performs a process of agreeing to the conditions for obtaining additional image data through screen operations. After that, in step S705, the management device 2 displays the photo data, and in step S706, the user terminal 4 downloads the displayed additional photo data. By performing such a process, the user terminal 4 can obtain photographic data other than the photo data obtained in the photographing process in FIG. 2.

[0077] According to the management system 1 of the second embodiment, a plurality of pieces of photo data taken by a user at one of a plurality of photo studios are recorded (S206). Then, when a request to acquire any of the plurality of pieces of photo data is received from the user terminal 4 (S701), the desired photo data is referred to in the user terminal 4 (S705). In this manner, it is possible to provide the user with a wide range of ordering options, such as the purchase of additional data in addition to the purchase of print photos.

[0078] The present invention allows various embodiments and modifications without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present invention. The above-described embodiments are for explaining the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. That is, the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not the embodiments. Various modifications made within the scope of the claims and the scope of the invention equivalent thereto are considered to be within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 1: management system, 2: management device, 3: head office terminal, 4: user terminal, 5: store terminal, 6: shipping terminal

Claims

1. 1. A computer implemented method for managing a photo studio, comprising the steps of: Recording photo data taken by a user at the photo studio; When a request for printing the photo data in a predetermined format and a method for receiving the print photo obtained by the printing are received from a user terminal operated by the user, the printing data generated in the predetermined format using the photo data is recorded; causing a printing terminal provided at a location corresponding to the receiving method to refer to the printing data; A photo studio management method comprising: before recording the printing data, determining whether the printing data satisfies the specified format; and, if it is determined that the printing data does not satisfy the specified format, canceling the recording of the printing data.

2. There are a plurality of said photo studios, 2. The photo studio management method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of recording said photo data taken by said user at one of said plurality of photo studios.

3. 2. The photo studio management method according to claim 1, wherein the printing data is generated by the printing terminal or the computer.

4. receiving a request for printing and a store and date and time for receiving the print photograph from the user terminal; The photo studio management method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of causing the printing terminal provided at the receiving store to refer to the print data and the receiving date and time.

5. Furthermore, depending on the operating status of the staff, it is determined whether or not the receiving store can handle the receiving work at the receiving date and time, 5. The photo studio management method according to claim 4, wherein the pickup date and time of the pickup store that is determined to be unable to handle the pickup operation is not accepted from the user terminal.

6. receiving a request for printing and information on a shipping address for the printed photographs from the user terminal; 2. The photo studio management method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of causing the printing terminal provided at the sender to refer to the printing data and the shipping destination information.

7. Recording a plurality of pieces of photo data taken by a user in the photo studio; 2. The photo studio management method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of: when a request for acquiring any one of the plurality of photo data is received from the user terminal, causing the user terminal to refer to the any one of the photo data.

8. A management system including a management device for managing a photo studio where a user can take a photo of himself / herself as a subject, a user terminal operated by the user, and a printing terminal provided at a location corresponding to a receiving method, The management device includes: Recording photo data taken by a user at the photo studio; When a request for printing the photo data in a predetermined format and a method for receiving the print photo obtained by the printing are received from the user terminal, the printing data generated in the predetermined format using the photo data is recorded; causing the printing terminal to refer to the printing data; A photo studio management system that, before recording the printing data, determines whether the printing data satisfies the specified format, and if it is determined that the printing data does not satisfy the specified format, stops recording the printing data.

9. A management program to be executed by a management device for managing a photo studio, comprising: For the management device, Recording photo data taken by a user at the photo studio; When a request for printing the photo data in a predetermined format and a method for receiving the print photo obtained by the printing are received from a user terminal operated by the user, the printing data generated in the predetermined format using the photo data is recorded; causing a printing terminal provided at a location corresponding to the receiving method to refer to the printing data; A management program that executes a process to determine whether the printing data satisfies the specified format before recording the printing data, and to stop recording the printing data if it is determined that the printing data does not satisfy the specified format.

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