Information management device, method for operating information management device, information provision system, program, and recording medium

Abstract

One aspect of the present invention provides an information management device, a method for operating the information management device, an information provision system, a program, and a recording medium. An information management device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a processor. The processor acquires an information transmission request including at least individual identification information of a reception device and position information indicating the position of the reception device, determines whether or not to transmit specific information to the reception device on the basis of the information transmission request and information transmission conditions, and transmits position-related information as the specific information if the specific information is determined to be transmitted.

Description

Information management device, information management device operation method, information providing system, program, and recording medium

[0001] The present invention relates to an information management device, an operating method of an information management device, an information providing system, a program, and a recording medium, and more particularly to a technique for transmitting information related to the user's location to a user.

[0002] Regarding technology for transmitting information related to a user's location to the user, Patent Document 1 discloses technology for generating data that proves that the user was in a specific location at a specific time, while Patent Document 2 discloses technology for delivering advertisements to a user terminal according to the user's location.

[0003] JP 2014-16901 A Japanese Patent No. 4032611 A

[0004] One embodiment of the technique of the present disclosure provides an information management device, an operating method of the information management device, an information providing system, a program, and a recording medium.

[0005] An information management device according to a first aspect of the present invention is an information management device equipped with a processor, which acquires an information transmission request including at least individual identification information of the receiving device and location information indicating the location of the receiving device, and determines whether to transmit specific information to the receiving device based on the information transmission request and the information transmission conditions, and if it is determined to transmit the specific information, transmits information related to the location as the specific information.

[0006] In the first aspect and each of the following aspects, the type of "specific information" is not particularly limited, and may be text information or may include images or audio. Multiple types of information may be included. Furthermore, the "receiving device" may be of any type as long as it is capable of receiving specific information. The information management device may send and receive information directly to and from the receiving device, or may send and receive information via a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. The sending and receiving of information may be performed by wired communication or wireless communication.

[0007] In the information management device of the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the information transmission conditions include a condition regarding the number of information transmission requests from a receiving device identified by individual identification information and / or a condition regarding the number of transmissions of specific information to the receiving device, and a condition regarding location information, and the processor determines to transmit the specific information when the information transmission conditions are satisfied.

[0008] An information management device according to a third aspect is the second aspect, wherein the condition regarding the number of times the specific information is transmitted is that the number of times the specific information is transmitted does not reach a predetermined number in a predetermined period of time.

[0009] In the information management device of the fourth aspect, in the first aspect, for a receiving device having specific individual identification information, the information transmission condition is a condition related to location information, and the processor determines to transmit the specific information if the condition related to the location information is satisfied.

[0010] In the information management device according to the fifth aspect, the condition regarding the location information is that the location of the receiving device is within a predetermined area. In the fifth aspect, the "predetermined area" may be an area including the installation location of the information management device, or may not include the installation location. Alternatively, it may be any of a plurality of separate areas.

[0011] An information management device according to a sixth aspect is any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the processor acquires the location information from the receiving device. The sixth aspect specifies that the location information of the receiving device is acquired from the receiving device itself.

[0012] In the information management device according to a seventh aspect, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the processor acquires, as location information, information indicating the location of the information management device, or information indicating the location of a communication device connected to the information management device and used by the receiving device to communicate with the information management device. In the seventh aspect, the "communication device" is, for example, a device for wireless communication.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the information management device of any one of the first to seventh aspects, the processor records individual identification information of the receiving device to which the specific information is to be transmitted in a recording device, and makes a determination by referring to the recording device. According to the eighth aspect, the processor can determine whether to transmit the specific information by referring to a transmission history of the specific information.

[0014] In the information management device of the ninth aspect, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, if the processor determines that the specific information will not be sent to the receiving device, it sends a message to the receiving device indicating that the specific information will not be sent, and disconnects communication with the receiving device.

[0015] In the information management device of the tenth aspect, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the processor accepts setting operations to set information transmission conditions and change operations to change the information transmission conditions by a user of the information management device, and sets and changes the information transmission conditions in accordance with the setting operations and change operations.

[0016] The information management device of the 11th aspect is any one of the first to tenth aspects, and includes a main management device and at least one sub-management device connected to the main management device, and the main management device determines whether to send specific information to the receiving device, and the sub-management device communicates with the receiving device.

[0017] An information management device according to a twelfth aspect is any one of the first to eleventh aspects, wherein the processor transmits an image related to the location as the specific information.

[0018] An information management device according to a thirteenth aspect is based on the twelfth aspect, and wherein the location-related image includes an image related to the season and / or time at which the information transmission request was received.

[0019] An information management device according to a fourteenth aspect is the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, wherein the image related to the location is at least one image from a plurality of images determined randomly.

[0020] An information management device according to a fifteenth aspect is any one of the twelfth to fourteenth aspects, wherein the images associated with the location are a plurality of images determined by the processor.

[0021] An information management device according to a sixteenth aspect is the fifteenth aspect, wherein the plurality of images are the same image or different images.

[0022] An information management device according to a seventeenth aspect is any one of the first to sixteenth aspects, wherein the processor transmits, as the specific information, an image related to a category set for each of the plurality of areas.

[0023] In the information management device of the 18th aspect, in the 17th aspect, the processor further transmits bonus images related to the category when images have been transmitted for a predetermined number of areas among multiple areas belonging to a common category.

[0024] In the information management device of the 19th aspect, in the 17th or 18th aspect, when a processor receives an information transmission request in at least two or more areas of the multiple areas, it transmits images related to the category as well as bonus images different from the images.

[0025] The information management device according to the twentieth aspect is any one of the seventeenth to nineteenth aspects, wherein the categories include a first category relating to a location where the area exists and a second category relating to a type of area.

[0026] In the information management device of the 21st aspect, in the 12th aspect, when the processor receives multiple information transmission requests from the receiving device within the same area, it transmits an image to the receiving device that is different from the image transmitted last time.

[0027] A method for operating an information management device according to a 22nd aspect of the present invention is a method for operating an information management device that includes a processor, wherein the processor acquires an information transmission request that includes at least individual identification information of the receiving device and location information indicating the location of the receiving device, and determines whether to transmit specific information to the receiving device based on the information transmission request and the information transmission conditions, and if it determines to transmit the specific information, transmits information related to the location as the specific information.

[0028] An information provision system according to a 23rd aspect of the present invention is an information provision system comprising an information management device according to any one of the first to 21st aspects and a receiving device, wherein the receiving device outputs specific information received from the information management device to an output device.

[0029] The information provision system of the 24th aspect is the 23rd aspect, wherein the receiving device has a first memory that stores individual identification information and a second memory that stores specific information, and when output by the output device is completed, the specific information is erased from the second memory.

[0030] In the information providing system according to the twenty-fifth aspect, in the twenty-third or twenty-fourth aspect, the receiving device is a portable terminal device equipped with a printer as an output device, and the printer prints the specific information transmitted from the information management device. In the twenty-fifth aspect, the printer may be a device that prints on self-developing instant film.

[0031] In the information provision system of the 26th aspect, in the 25th aspect, the information management device has a processor that transmits an image related to a location as specific information to the receiving device, the receiving device has a camera that can capture images and transmit the captured images to the information management device, and when the information management device obtains the captured image from the camera, the processor processes the captured image and transmits it to the receiving device, and the receiving device prints the processed image using a printer.

[0032] An information provision system according to a twenty-seventh aspect is the twenty-sixth aspect, wherein the processed image includes a processing element.

[0033] The information provision system of the 28th aspect is the 27th aspect, in which the processing element is at least one of a frame surrounding the photographed image, the date the photographed image was taken, the area in which the photographed image was taken, and a mark related to the area in which the photographed image was taken.

[0034] The information provision system of the 29th aspect is any one of the 23rd to 28th aspects, in which the receiving device is a portable terminal device equipped with a display device as an output device, and the display device displays the specific information transmitted from the information management device.

[0035] A program relating to a 30th aspect of the present invention is a program for operating a portable user terminal device comprising a processor, a first memory for storing individual identification information, a second memory for temporarily storing information, a communication device, and an output device, wherein by executing the program, the processor obtains location information indicating the location of the user terminal device via the communication device, transmits an information transmission request including at least the individual identification information and the location information to the information management device via the communication device, and in response to the information transmission request, receives specific information related to the location indicated by the location information from the information management device and stores it in the second memory, and outputs the specific information stored in the second memory by the output device.

[0036] A thirty-first aspect of the program is the thirtieth aspect, wherein, by executing the program, the processor erases the specific information from the second memory when output by the output device is completed.

[0037] A program according to a thirty-second aspect is the thirtieth or thirty-first aspect, wherein, by executing the program, the processor associates a reception history of specific information with location information and stores the history in the first memory.

[0038] The program of the 33rd aspect is any one of the 30th to 32nd aspects, in which the user terminal device is a portable terminal device equipped with a printer as an output device, and by executing the program, the processor receives an image related to the location as specific information, stores it in the second memory, and prints the image by the printer.

[0039] The program relating to the 34th aspect is the 33rd aspect, in which the user terminal device has a camera capable of capturing images and transmitting the captured images to an information management device, and by executing the program, the processor receives an edited image from the information management device in which the captured image has been edited as specific information, stores it in the second memory, and prints the edited image using a printer.

[0040] The program according to the thirty-fifth aspect is any one of the thirtieth to thirty-fourth aspects, wherein the user terminal device is a portable terminal device equipped with a display device as an output device, and the display device displays the specific information.

[0041] A recording medium according to a thirty-sixth aspect is a non-transitory, tangible recording medium on which computer-readable code of a program according to any one of the thirtieth to thirty-fifth aspects is recorded.

[0042] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an information providing system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an overview of processing in the information providing system. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an information management device. FIG. 4 is an external view of a printer. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer. FIG. 6 is an external view of an instant film. FIG. 7 is a front perspective view illustrating the external appearance of another type of printer. FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the printer illustrated in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the printer illustrated in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing in the information providing system. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating how a user terminal device acquires location information. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a determination of whether or not image transmission is possible. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transmission history record in an information management device. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating how bonus images are provided based on the history. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a bonus image provision process. FIG. 16 is a table illustrating an example of an image reception history (print history) in a printer. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an information providing system according to a modified example. FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram illustrating how bonus images are transmitted from an image management device to a printer. FIG. 19 is a table showing an example of location information passed from an image management device to a printer. FIG. 20 is a table showing an example of information held by a printer. FIG. 21 is a conceptual diagram showing another embodiment using an information provision system. FIG. 22 is a table showing an example of information held by an information management device when arbitrary flag information is set. FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a bonus image is sent from an image management device to a printer. FIG. 24 is a table showing an example of information held by a printer. FIG. 25 is a conceptual diagram showing another embodiment using an information provision system. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a processed image sent when the information provision system is used.

[0043] [First Embodiment] [Configuration of Information Providing System] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an information providing system 10 (information providing system) according to a first embodiment. As shown in part (a) of FIG. 1 , the information providing system 10 includes an information management device 100 (information management device) and a user terminal device (receiving device). While this part shows examples of user terminal devices, such as a smartphone 202, a tablet terminal 204, a laptop PC 206 (PC: Personal Computer), a digital camera 208, and a printer 210, the user terminal devices of the present invention are not limited to these examples. Furthermore, user terminal devices may be used in combination. For example, devices such as the smartphone 202 and the tablet terminal 204 may be used to communicate with the information management device, and these devices may be connected to a portable printer via wired communication or near-field wireless communication.

[0044] In the following description, these user terminal devices may be collectively referred to as "user terminal device 200."

[0045] In the information providing system 10, the information management device 100 and the user terminal device 200 communicate bidirectionally. The communication may be wired or wireless. The information management device 100 and the user terminal device 200 may also communicate via a network such as the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0046] 1(b) is a diagram showing the configuration of an information provision system 10A (information provision system). The information provision system 10A is a modified example of the information provision system 10 described above, and in this modified example, the information management device 100 and the user terminal device 200 communicate via a communication device 102 (communication device). The communication device 102 is, for example, a device such as a router, hub, or modem used at a network access point, or a communication terminal device, but is not limited to these examples.

[0047] [Processing in Information Providing System] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an overview of the processing in the information providing system 10. It is assumed that a user 99 possesses a user terminal device 200 (information receiving device), such as the printer 210 described above. The user 99 connects the user terminal device 200 to the information management device 100 at a spot 900 where information such as images can be acquired, and transmits an information transmission request to the information management device 100, including at least the individual identification information of the user terminal device 200 and location information indicating the location of the user terminal device 200. Based on the information transmission request and printable conditions (an example of information transmission conditions), the information management device 100 determines whether to transmit an image (an example of specific information) to the user terminal device 200, and transmits a command (and image) according to the determination result. The transmitted image is an example of information related to the spot 900 (the location of the user terminal device 200). Details of these processes will be described later.

[0048] [Configuration of Information Management Device] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the information management device 100. As shown in Fig. 3, the information management device 100 includes a processor 110, a ROM 120 (Read Only Memory), a RAM 130 (Random Access Memory), a display 140, a recording device 150, an operation device 160, and an input / output interface 170.

[0049] The processor 110 is configured with various processors and electrical circuits, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), etc. When these processors and electrical circuits execute software (programs), computer-readable code of the software to be executed (for example, various processors and electrical circuits that constitute the processor, and / or a combination thereof) is stored in a non-transitory and tangible recording medium such as a ROM 120, and the computer references the software.

[0050] The software stored in the non-transitory, tangible recording medium includes various programs (such as a program that causes a computer to execute the method of operating the information management device of the present invention) and data used in executing the programs. Instead of the ROM 120, the code may be recorded in a non-transitory, tangible recording medium such as a flash ROM or an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory). Note that this "non-transitory, tangible recording medium" does not include non-tangible recording media such as carrier signals or propagation signals themselves. When processing using the software, the RAM 130 is used as a temporary storage area or working area.

[0051] The display 140 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and can display information recorded in the recording device 150, the results of processing by the processor 110, the communication history with the user terminal device 200, information input via the operation device 160, etc. The recording device 150 is composed of non-transitory, tangible recording media such as various types of magneto-optical recording media and semiconductor memory, and their input / output control units, and can record information such as information transmission conditions, the communication history with the user terminal device 200, and images (specific information) and messages to be transmitted to the user terminal device 200.

[0052] The operation device 160 is equipped with devices such as a mouse and a keyboard (not shown), and a user of the information management device 100 can use these devices to perform operations necessary to operate the information management device 100. These operations include a setting operation for setting information transmission conditions and a changing operation for changing the information transmission conditions. The display 140 may be configured as a touch panel display, and the screen of this display 140 may be used as the operation device 160.

[0053] The input / output interface 170 includes devices and connectors for communicating with the user terminal device 200 .

[0054] [Configuration Example of User Terminal Device] As described above, the information providing system 10 may include various user terminal devices 200 (receiving devices). The following describes the configuration of a printer 210 (digital camera, camera with printer) as an example of the user terminal device 200. The printer 210 is a portable terminal device that has a printer function as an output device. The printer 210 shown in FIG. 4 is a digital camera with a printer that uses instant film 310 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, as printing media.

[0055] 4 has a printer function, a camera function, and an image transmission / reception function, and such a terminal device equipped with multiple functions in one terminal device is also included in the user terminal device. Also included in the user terminal device is a printer equipped with only a printer function. As mentioned above, a terminal device in which a printer equipped with only a printer function is connected to a device such as a smartphone or tablet terminal via wired communication or near-field wireless communication is also included in the user terminal device.

[0056] The configuration of the printer 210 will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0057] [Printer Appearance] The printer 210 has a portable printer body 280. The printer body 280 has, on the front, a photographing lens 282, a power ring 284, a first release button 286A, a second release button 286B, a flash 288, and an auxiliary light lamp 290. The printer body 280 also has, on the rear, a monitor 292 and a rear operation unit 294. The printer body 280 also has, on the left side, a photographing mode switch lever 296, and a print ejection opening 298 on the top.

[0058] [Printer Body] The printer body 280 has a generally rounded, flat block shape. The printer body 280 has a generally symmetrical shape so that it can be gripped with either the left or right hand.

[0059] The printer body 280 is composed of a main body 280A and a back cover 280B. The back cover 280B forms the back of the printer body 280 and is attached to the main body 280A via a hinge 280C so that it can be opened and closed. The main body 280A is equipped with a back cover locking mechanism that locks the back cover 280B. When the back cover 280B is closed, it is automatically locked by the back cover locking mechanism. The lock is released by a sliding lock release lever 299 provided on the back cover 280B. However, this lever cannot be operated during printing. In other words, the back cover 280B is forcibly locked so that it cannot be opened during printing.

[0060] [Photographing Lens] The photographing lens 282 is disposed in approximately the center of the front of the printer body 280. The photographing lens 282 may be configured as a single focus lens, or may be configured as a lens (group) with adjustable focus. The zoom magnification may be fixed or variable.

[0061] [Power Ring] The power ring 284 is an operating member that turns the power of the printer 210 on and off. The power ring 284 has a ring shape and is arranged coaxially with the photographing lens 282. The power ring 284 is rotated around the photographing lens 282 to turn the power of the printer 210 on and off. The movable range of the power ring 284 is limited, and when it is rotated to one end of the movable range, the power of the printer 210 is turned on, and when it is rotated to the other end of the movable range, the power of the printer 210 is turned off.

[0062] [First Release Button and Second Release Button] The first release button 286A and the second release button 286B are an example of a photography instruction unit and are operating members that instruct photography. The first release button 286A and the second release button 286B are provided on the front of the printer body 280 and are arranged symmetrically. The first release button 286A and the second release button 286B are configured as two-stage stroke push buttons that can be "half-pressed" (pressed halfway through the stroke) and "fully pressed" (pressed the entire stroke). The printer 210 prepares for photography by half-pressing the first release button 286A or the second release button 286B, and performs actual photography by fully pressing it. "Actual photography" refers to photography for recording an image.

[0063] [Flash] The flash 288 is provided on the front of the printer body 280, and is located at a position substantially directly above the photographic lens 282. The flash 288 can be configured with a xenon tube.

[0064] [Auxiliary Light Lamp] The auxiliary light lamp 290 is a lamp that emits auxiliary light for AF (Auto Focus). The auxiliary light lamp 290 is illuminated when shooting in a dark environment to assist AF. The auxiliary light lamp 290 is made up of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and is provided on the front of the printer body 280.

[0065] [Monitor] The monitor 292 is an example of a display device (output device). The monitor 292 is configured as a color liquid crystal display, and is provided on the rear surface of the printer body 280. The monitor 292 is a so-called wide monitor, and has a horizontally long screen.

[0066] [Photography Mode Switch Lever] The photography mode switch lever 296 is an example of a photography mode switching unit, and is an operating member for switching the photography mode (auto / manual). The photography mode switch lever 296 is configured as a slide switch, and is provided on the left side of the printer body 280. When the photography mode switch lever 296 is slid and set to the "auto position," the photography mode is set to "auto mode." When set to the "manual position," the photography mode is set to "manual mode."

[0067] [Print Exit] The print exit 298 is an exit for printed instant film. The print exit 298 is a slit that allows an instant film 310 (described later with reference to FIG. 6) to pass through, and is provided in the center of the width of the top surface of the printer body 280. The instant film 310 is ejected directly upward from the print exit 298.

[0068] 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the printer 210. The printer 210 includes a system controller 222 (processor) that controls each unit of the printer 210. The units described below are connected mainly via a bus 260.

[0069] [Configuration for Acquiring Images] The printer 210 also includes a lens 212, an image sensor 214, a signal processing unit 216, a lens driver 218, and an image sensor driver 220 as components for acquiring images. The lens 212 is composed of one or more lenses including a photographing lens 282 ( FIG. 4 ), and may include a zoom lens and a focus lens. The lens driver 218 is used to move the zoom lens and focus lens forward and backward and drive them. The image sensor 214 can be a variety of photoelectric conversion elements, such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) or a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device), and the image sensor driver 220 controls the reading of signals from the image sensor 214. The signal processing unit 216 generates and processes images based on the read signals.

[0070] [Memory, etc.] The printer 210 includes a ROM 236, a RAM 240, and a data memory 238. The ROM 236 (a non-transitory, tangible recording medium) stores programs (including a program according to an aspect of the present invention and application software) and data for operating the printer 210, which is a portable user terminal device. The printer 210's individual identification information is also stored in the ROM 236 (first memory). Data may be stored in an EEPROM, flash memory, or the like instead of or in addition to the ROM 236. When the system controller 222 operates, the programs and data stored in the ROM 236 are referenced, and the RAM 240 (second memory) is used as a temporary work area. As will be described in detail below, information (specific information) such as images that the printer 210 (receiving device, output device) receives from the information management device 100 and prints (outputs) is temporarily stored in the RAM 240 and erased when printing is complete. Images captured by the printer 210 and the communication history with the information management device 100 are recorded in a data memory 238 (a non-transitory, tangible recording medium).

[0071] [Configuration for Communication and Acquisition of Location Information] The printer 210 is equipped with a wireless transceiver 224 and is capable of wireless communication with the information management device 100 and the communication device 102 (see FIG. 1). A cable may be connected to the input / output interface 242 for wired communication. The GPS receiver 252 receives signals from satellites of a positioning system such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), and the system controller 222 can use these signals to calculate location information indicating the location of the printer 210. The GPS receiver 252 may also receive signals from satellites of positioning systems other than GPS, such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) or the Japanese version of GPS.

[0072] [Configuration Related to Input / Output and Operation] The printer 210 includes an operation unit 226, a monitor drive unit 248, a monitor 292 (see FIG. 4), a microphone 244, and a speaker 246 (output device). The operation unit 226 includes the above-mentioned rear operation unit 294 and shooting mode switch lever 296 (see FIG. 4). The printer 210 also includes an input / output interface 242 such as a connector and a memory card slot (not shown), and the user can use this input / output interface 242 to connect the printer 210 to the information management device 100 or other devices via a wired connection to send and receive information.

[0073] [Printer Configuration] The printer 210 includes an output device 230. The output device 230 includes a film transport mechanism 232, a print head 233, and a print head drive unit 234, and prints images and the like on a film, which will be described later. The film transport mechanism 232 includes a pair of transport rollers and a pair of spreading rollers, both of which are not shown, and the print head 233 includes a line-type exposure head (not shown). The output device 230 also includes a film storage unit, both of which are not shown.

[0074] 6A and 6B are external views ((a) is a front view, and (b) is a rear view) of the instant film 310. The instant film 310 is a self-developing instant film, and the printer 210 uses an instant film pack in which multiple instant film sheets 310 are housed in a case (not shown).

[0075] 6, the direction indicated by the arrow F is the direction in which the instant film 310 is used. That is, the instant film 310 is used by conveying it in the direction indicated by the arrow F. Therefore, when the instant film 310 is loaded into the printer 210, the direction indicated by the arrow F is the direction in which the instant film 310 is ejected.

[0076] The instant film 310 is a self-developing instant film in the shape of a rectangular card. The back side of the instant film 310 is an exposure surface 310a, and the front side is an observation surface 310b. The exposure surface 310a is the surface on which an image is recorded by exposure, and the observation surface 310b is the surface on which the recorded image is observed.

[0077] As shown in part (a) of Figure 6, the observation surface 310b of the instant film 310 is provided with an observation section 318. The observation section 318 is the section where an image is displayed (image forming area). An image is displayed on the observation section 318 by developing the exposure section 312 (see part (b) of Figure 6). The observation section 318 is disposed corresponding to the exposure section 312. A frame 318a is provided around the observation section 318, and the image is displayed within the frame 318a (image forming area). The aspect ratio of the observation section 318 is the same 1:1 as the exposure section 312, and it is square. On the observation surface 310b, the area where the pod section 314 (see part (b) of Figure 6; developer pod) is located on the back side, i.e., the area separate from the image formation area on the observation surface 310b, which is a wide area in the transport direction on one side of the instant film 310 (the front side in the transport direction), is the margin area 315, and the user can write a message in the margin area 315.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 6B, the exposure surface 310 a of the instant film 310 is provided with an exposure section 312 , a pod section 314 , and a trap section 316 .

[0079] The exposure section 312 is a section where an image is recorded by exposure. A pod section 314 and a trap section 316 are arranged on either side of the exposure section 312. The instant film 310 has a square exposure section 312 with an aspect ratio of, for example, 1:1.

[0080] The pod section 314 is disposed in front of the exposure section 312 in the direction of arrow F. A developing solution pod 314a containing a developing solution is built into the pod section 314. In the first embodiment, the area of ​​the pod section 314 on the observation surface 310b side is a margin area 315.

[0081] The trap section 316 is disposed on the rear side of the exposure section 312 in the direction of arrow F. The trap section 316 contains an absorbent 316a for the developing processing solution.

[0082] Normally, the instant film 310 is printed with the trap section 316 at the top of the image and the pod section 314 at the bottom of the image, and is viewed with the trap section 316 at the top and the pod section 314 at the bottom (opposite to the orientation when printed), but the image can be rotated and printed in response to a user instruction. In the initial state (when no user instruction is given), whether the image is printed with the trap section 316 or the pod section 314 facing up (whether the margin area is above or below the image) can be set by operating the rear operation section 294.

[0083] After exposure, the instant film 310 is developed by spreading the developing solution in the pod 314 in the exposure section 312. The developing solution in the pod 314 is squeezed out of the pod 314 by passing the instant film 310 between a pair of rollers and spread in the exposure section 312. Any remaining developing solution during the spreading process is captured in the trap 316.

[0084] 4 is a printer that has a camera function in addition to a printer function, but other types of printers that do not have a camera function but have a printer function can also be applied as the user terminal device of this example. An example of another type of printer will be described below.

[0085] 7 and 8 show external views of another type of printer 320. This printer 320 is a portable mobile printer. The printer 320 is also an instant printer that prints images on the instant film 310 shown in FIG. 6, for example.

[0086] [External Configuration of Printer 320] Fig. 7 is a front perspective view showing the external appearance of the printer 320. Fig. 8 is a rear perspective view of the printer 320 shown in Fig. 7.

[0087] As described above, the printer 320 is configured as an instant printer. The instant film 310 is loaded into the printer 320 in the form of a film pack (not shown) in which a plurality of sheets are housed in a case.

[0088] The printer main body 324 has a rounded, flat, rectangular box shape and is configured to be portable and can be held in one hand. The printer main body 324 can be placed either vertically (standing on a flat surface) or horizontally (laying on a flat surface). Figures 7 and 8 show the printer 320 in a vertical position. Note that x, y, and z in Figures 7 and 8 represent a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, with the x direction representing the width, y direction representing the height, and z direction representing the depth of the printer main body 324.

[0089] A push-button power button 326 is provided at approximately the center of the front side of the printer 320. The printer 320 is turned on and off by pressing and holding this power button 326 (pressing and holding it for a certain period of time or longer). The power button 326 also functions as a light-emitting unit, and emits light by illuminating a light source provided inside it.

[0090] An outlet 328 is provided at the top of the printer 320 (when placed vertically). The printed instant film 310 is discharged from this outlet 328.

[0091] A film pack lid 330 for opening and closing the film pack loading chamber is provided on the rear side of the printer 320. A lock release lever 332 for unlocking the film pack lid 330 is also provided. When the lock is released with the lock release lever 332 and the film pack lid 330 is opened, the film pack loading chamber is exposed. After loading an instant film pack into the film pack loading chamber, when the film pack lid 330 is closed, the film pack lid 330 is locked by a lock mechanism (not shown), and the film pack is sealed in a light-tight state.

[0092] A USB cable connection cover 334 that opens and closes a connection portion (not shown) for a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable is provided on one side of the printer 320. The built-in battery of the printer 320 is charged via the USB cable connection portion that is exposed when the USB cable connection cover 334 is opened.

[0093] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the printer 320.

[0094] As shown in FIG. 9 , the printer 320 includes an operation detection unit 342 that detects operation of a power button 340, a light source unit 344 that causes the power button 340 to emit light, a light source control unit 346 that controls the emission of light from the light source unit 344, a wireless communication unit 348 that wirelessly communicates with a portable terminal via an antenna 348A, a power supply unit 350, a power supply control unit 352 that controls the supply of power from the power supply unit 350 and charging to the power supply unit 350, a printer built-in memory 354, a memory control unit 356 that reads and writes data to the printer built-in memory 354, a motion detection unit 358 that detects motion of the printer 320, a film feed mechanism drive unit 362 that drives a film feed mechanism 360, a film transport mechanism drive unit 366 that drives a film transport mechanism 364, a print head control unit 370 that drives a print head 368, and a printer microcomputer 372.

[0095] The operation detection unit 342 detects the operation of the power button 340. The power button 340 is composed of a push button, and pressing and holding it turns the printer 320 on and off. While the power is on, the power button 340 is assigned the function of inputting a reprint instruction. Reprint is a function to reprint the last printed image. While the printer 320 is on, the operation detection unit 342 detects a short press (press and immediately release) of the power button 340, and outputs a detection signal to the printer microcomputer 372.

[0096] The light source unit 344 is configured to be able to switch the emitted color. In the printer 320, the light source unit 344 is configured as a three-color LED (also called a full-color LED) equipped with elements of the three colors R (red), G (green), and B (blue). The emitted color of the three-color LED can be switched by selecting the mixing ratio of the three colors R, G, and B.

[0097] The light source unit 344 is disposed inside the power button 340. The power button 340 is configured to be entirely or partially transparent or translucent. When the light source unit 344 of the power button 340 is made to emit light, light passes through the transparent or translucent portion, causing the power button 340 to emit light.

[0098] The light source control unit 346 causes the light source unit 344 to emit light in a predetermined color and pattern in response to a command from the printer microcomputer 372 .

[0099] The wireless communication unit 348, under the control of the printer microcomputer 372, wirelessly communicates with the information management device 100 (see FIG. 1) or a device such as a smartphone via an antenna 348A.

[0100] The power supply unit 350 includes a battery and a power supply circuit, and supplies power to each unit of the printer 320. The battery is a rechargeable secondary battery, and is charged by receiving power from an external source.

[0101] Under the control of the printer microcomputer 372 , the power supply control unit 352 controls the supply of power from the power supply unit 350 to each unit and the charging of the battery of the power supply unit 350 .

[0102] The printer built-in memory 354 constitutes the storage unit of the printer 320 and stores printed image data, setting data of the printer 320, etc. The printer built-in memory 354 is formed, for example, from a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory).

[0103] The memory control unit 356 reads and writes data from and to the printer built-in memory 354 in response to commands from the printer microcomputer 372 .

[0104] The motion detection unit 358 detects the movement of the printer 320. The motion detection unit 358 is configured, for example, by a motion sensor. Motion sensors themselves are well known, so detailed explanations thereof will be omitted. Generally, a motion sensor is configured by combining an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor. The motion detection unit 358 detects the orientation of the printer 320 (portrait, landscape, tilt, etc.) and the movement of the printer 320 (lifting, putting down, turning over, etc.).

[0105] The film feeding mechanism driving section 362 includes a motor that drives the claw of the film feeding mechanism 360 and its driving circuit, and drives the film feeding mechanism 360 in response to a command from the printer microcomputer 372 .

[0106] The film transport mechanism drive unit 366 includes a motor and its drive circuit for driving the pair of transport rollers of the film transport mechanism 364, as well as a motor and its drive circuit for driving the pair of unfolding rollers, and drives the film transport mechanism 364 in response to commands from the printer microcomputer 372.

[0107] The print head control unit 370 includes a control circuit for the print head 368 and operates the print head 368 in response to commands from the printer microcomputer 372 .

[0108] The printer microcomputer 372 is a control unit that controls the overall operation of the printer 320. The printer microcomputer 372 is composed of a microcomputer equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), and RAM (Random Access Memory), and realizes various functions by executing predetermined control programs.

[0109] It is preferable that the printer 320 of other forms shown in Figures 7 to 9 also have the same functions as the printer 210 shown in Figure 5. For example, it is preferable that the printer 320 has a camera function including the lens 212, image sensor 214, and signal processing unit 216 shown in Figure 5, a wireless transceiver 224 capable of transmitting and receiving images, a microphone 244, a speaker 246, a GPS receiver 252, etc.

[0110] [Processing in Information Providing System] Figure 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the information providing system 10. In Figure 10, steps S100 to S112 (left side of the figure) are processing in the printer 210, which is one aspect of the user terminal device 200, and steps S200 to S216 (right side of the figure) are processing in the information management device 100. Note that similar processing can be performed even when using a user terminal device 200 other than the printer 210 (for example, the printer 320 shown in Figures 7 to 9), and similar processing can also be performed in the information providing system 10A shown in part (b) of Figure 1.

[0111] In the following, a case will be described in which an image is provided as an example of specific information, but the specific information in the present invention is not limited to an image, as will be described later.

[0112] [Connection between the Information Management System and the User Terminal Device] When a user operates the operation unit 226 of the printer 210 to start a program for the information provision system 10, the printer 210 and the information management device 100 are connected and communication begins under the control of the system controller 222 (steps S100 and S200). The connection and communication can be performed wirelessly or by wireless communication via the wireless transceiver 224, but may also be performed by wired connection or wired communication via the input / output interface 242 and a cable (not shown).

[0113] [Setting Image Transmission Conditions] The processor 110 of the information management device 100 sets image transmission conditions (information transmission conditions) in response to a user operation (setting operation) via the operation device 160 (step S202). The processor 110 may change the image transmission conditions that have already been set in response to a user operation (changing operation). The image transmission request may include a condition regarding the number of image transmission requests (information transmission requests) and / or a condition regarding the number of image transmissions to the printer 210 (receiving device) (hereinafter, these conditions may be referred to as "number of times conditions"), and a condition regarding location information (hereinafter, this condition may be referred to as "location condition").

[0114] The processor 110 (information management device 100) can identify the printer 210 (receiving device) using the individual identification information and determine the image transmission conditions (number of times condition and location condition; one example of information transmission conditions) for each receiving device. The image transmission conditions may be set or changed at a time other than immediately after step S200, and the processor 110 may set or change the conditions in response to an operation by the user of the information management device 100 during a period when the processor 110 is not communicating with the printer 210 (information receiving device). The processor 110 may also perform the following processing using predetermined number of times condition and location condition.

[0115] In addition, for a printer 210 (user terminal device 200: receiving device) having specific individual identification information, the processor 110 (information management device 100) may omit the determination of the number of times condition and determine whether or not to transmit an image based only on the location condition.

[0116] [Acquisition of Location Information] The printer 210 (system controller 222) acquires location information indicating the location of the printer 210 (receiving device) (step S102). As shown in part (a) of FIG. 11 , the printer 210 (user terminal device 200) can receive signals from GPS satellites 990 using the GPS receiver 252 and acquire its own location information based on these signals. Note that in the information providing system 10, rather than the printer 210 itself acquiring its own location information as described above, the processor 110 (information management device 100) may acquire information indicating its own location, etc., as location information of the printer 210 (information receiving device), as shown in parts (b) and (c) of FIG. 11 . Such an embodiment will be described later in the section "Variations of Location Information Acquisition."

[0117] [Transmission and Reception of Print Request] The printer 210 transmits a print request (information transmission request) including at least the individual identification information of the printer 210 (receiving device) and location information indicating the location of the printer 210 to the information management device 100 (step S104), and the processor 110 (information management device 100) receives this print request (step S204). Note that in this case, it is assumed that the printer 210 itself obtains its own location information and includes it in the print request and transmits it to the information management device 100.

[0118] [Transmission of Image as Specific Information] Based on the print request and the image transmission conditions described above, the processor 110 (information management device 100) determines whether to send (print) an image to the requesting printer 210 (step S206). If it determines to "send an image," it transmits an image related to the location of the printer 210 (receiving device) as specific information (step S208). On the other hand, if it determines not to "send an image," the processor 110 transmits a message indicating that the image will not be sent to the printer 210 (receiving device) (step S212), records the transmission history (step S214), and disconnects communication with the printer 210 (step S216). In this case, the printer 210 can output the received message via the speaker 246 or the monitor 292.

[0119] [Determining Whether Image Transmission is Possible] FIG. 12 is a flowchart detailing the determination of whether image transmission is possible in step S206. When the processor 110 receives a print request in step S204, it determines whether the sender of the print request is a printer 210 (receiving device) with specific individual identification information (step S206A). If the sender of the print request is a printer 210 with specific individual identification information, the information transmission condition is that a condition related to location information (location condition) is satisfied, and the determination of step S206B is avoided and the process proceeds to step S206. This allows the printer 210 with specific individual identification information (user terminal device 200; receiving device) to be used for system operation confirmation, etc., without being restricted by the number of times condition. If the sender of the print request is not a printer 210 with specific individual identification information, the process proceeds to step S206B.

[0120] [Determining the Number of Times Condition] In step S206B, the processor 110 determines whether the number of times condition is met. The number of times condition is, for example, "the total number of transmissions does not reach a predetermined number without any time limit (a total of 5 times, 10 times, etc.)" and / or "the number of times an image (specific information) is transmitted does not reach a predetermined number in a predetermined period (for example, limited to once a day, 3 times a day, 10 times a week, etc.)." If the number of times condition is not met, the processor 110 determines that printing is not possible (step S206) and proceeds to step S212 ( FIG. 10 ) described above. If the number of times condition is met, the processor 110 proceeds to step S206C, where the processor 110 determines whether the location condition is met.

[0121] [Determination of Location Condition] The location condition is, for example, "the location of the user terminal device 200 (receiving device), such as the printer 210, is within a predetermined area." This "predetermined area" may be an area that includes the installation location of the information management device 100 or the installation location of the communication device 102 (see part (b) of FIG. 1 ), or it may not include the installation location. It may also be separated into multiple areas. For example, the "predetermined area" may be determined based on the difference in latitude and longitude from the installation location of the information management device 100 or the communication device 102 (±5 seconds, ±10 seconds, etc., from the latitude and longitude of the installation location), or based on the distance from the installation location (less than 100 meters, less than 300 meters, etc., from the installation location). The "predetermined area" may be separated into multiple areas.

[0122] If the number condition and the position condition are met (YES in steps S206B and S206C), the processor 110 determines that printing is possible (step S206D), and proceeds to step S208 (FIG. 10) to transmit the image.

[0123] [Examples of Images as Specific Information (Information Related to the Location of the Receiving Device)] In the information providing system 10, the processor 110 (information management device 100) can transmit, for example, the following images as specific information: (1) Unreleased images of the spot where the printer 210 is located (for example, tourist attractions such as shrines, temples, and famous historical sites, or event facilities such as theme parks, stadiums, and concert halls), or images of items that are not normally on display at the spot (for example, buildings, paintings, sculptures, and crafts). (2) Images of rare events (festivals, ceremonies, etc.) held at the spot or in the vicinity. (3) Images of the spot where the printer 210 is located or its surroundings in different seasons or at different times. For example, it is conceivable to transmit an image of a night view if you visit during the day, or an image of a snowy landscape if you visit in the summer. (4) Images of local specialties or specialty products of the spot or the surrounding area. Or images including discount coupons for those specialties or specialty products. (5) An image with a message from a celebrity or character associated with the spot or surrounding area (for example, a character representing the local government or local specialty of the spot, or a character representing a theme park or amusement park located at the spot or in the surrounding area). This "character" may be, for example, a so-called "local character" or a mascot character for a theme park. (6) An image that combines multiple of the above.

[0124] It is preferable that the processor 110 transmits images that are not available anywhere else or images that are "unique to that location," i.e., images that are highly valuable. Such images are hereinafter referred to as "location-specific images," and printouts of the images may also be referred to as "location-specific prints." The processor 110 may transmit images that are pre-recorded in the recording device 150, or may transmit images generated each time by an image generation system such as artificial intelligence (AI). The information management device 100 may be equipped with such AI.

[0125] 10, the processor 110 records the transmission history when an image is transmitted (step S210). The processor 110 also records the transmission history even when an image is not transmitted (step S214).

[0126] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a transmission history record in the information management device 100. In this example, the individual identification information of the user terminal device 200 is recorded in association with the print request date, terminal location, whether printing is possible, the reason, and the transmitted image. Part (a) of FIG. 13 is an example in which the location of the user terminal device 200, which is the destination of the image (specific information), is recorded using an area name or the like, and part (b) of the same figure is an example in which the location of the user terminal device 200 is recorded using latitude and longitude. The processor 110 (information management device 100) can determine the number of times condition by referring to this history, and may also transmit a bonus image (an example of additional "specific information"), described below, based on this transmission history.

[0127] When the printer 210 (user terminal device 200; receiving device) receives an image from the information management device 100 (step S106 in Figure 10), the system controller 222 (processor) temporarily stores the image in RAM 240 (second memory) and records the reception history of the image (specific information) in association with the location information in the data memory 238 (first memory) (step S108; see the example in Figure 16 described below).

[0128] The system controller 222 prints the image using the output device 230 (step S110), and once printing of the image (printing of the location-specific image and output of the specific information by the output device) is complete, the received image data is deleted from RAM 240 (step S112). Because the user of the printer 210 cannot retain the image data itself, it is possible to enhance the rarity (scarcity, uniqueness) and local feel of the output print (location-specific print) (obtaining an image "unique to that location" (location-specific image)), and to ensure the profits of the system operator by preventing unlimited output of images.

[0129] [Providing Bonus Images According to History] In addition to transmitting and receiving images through the above-described process, the information providing system 10 may provide (transmit) additional images to the printer 210 (user terminal device 200; receiving device) according to the transmission and reception history. Fig. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing how bonus images are provided according to the history, Fig. 15 is a flowchart showing the process of providing bonus images, and Fig. 16 is a table showing an example of the image reception history (print history) at the printer 210.

[0130] As shown in part (a) of Figure 14, assume that user 99A first visits image distribution spot 900A (corresponding to location information 910a) and prints image A1 using printer 210. In response, as shown in part (a) of Figure 16, the system controller 222 associates location information 910a, the name of the image distribution spot (image distribution spot 900A), and information indicating the image (e.g., the name of the image file; here, image A1) and stores them in data memory 238 (first memory). Next, when the same user 99A visits image distribution spot 900B (corresponding to location information 910b) and prints image B1 using printer 210, the system controller 222 associates location information 910b, the name of the image distribution spot (image distribution spot 900B), and information indicating the image (here, image B1) and stores them in data memory 238 (first memory). The images provided at each image distribution spot in this manner (images sent to the printer 210 by satisfying the information transmission conditions) will be referred to as "normal images" below.

[0131] 14(b), the user 99A visits the image distribution spot 900C (corresponding to the location information 910c) and prints the image C1 using the printer 210. The system controller 222 then associates the location information 910c, the name of the image distribution spot (image distribution spot 900C), and information indicating the image (assuming the image is C1) in the data memory 238 (first memory), as in the case of the image distribution spots 900A and 900B (see FIG. 16(b)).

[0132] In the above situation, user 99A prints images at three image distribution spots 900A, 900B, and 900C. In response, processor 110 (information management device 100) determines that the "bonus image transmission condition has been met" and transmits image X1, a bonus image (one form of specific information), to printer 210 for printing (see user 99A in part (b) of Figure 14). As illustrated in the "Example of an Image as Specific Information (Information Related to the Location of the Receiving Device)" section, image X1 is preferably an image that is unavailable anywhere other than the spot or an image unique to that location (a location-specific image). Furthermore, the "bonus image transmission condition" in this case is "printing images at three image distribution spots 900A, 900B, and 900C." Note that when image X1 is printed, system controller 222 (printer 210) records this in the print history, just as it does for regular images.

[0133] On the other hand, if a user who printed an image at image distribution spot 900A visits image distribution spot 900C without visiting image distribution spot 900B, that user can print image C1 like user 99B in part (b) of Figure 14, but cannot print bonus image X1 in this state because the "bonus image transmission condition" is not met. However, even in this case, if user 99B subsequently visits image distribution spot 900B, the print history will be as shown in part (c) of Figure 16, and the "bonus image transmission condition" will be met, so bonus image X2 can be printed. Note that bonus image X2 may be the same as bonus image X1, or may be different depending on the order in which the image distribution spots are visited or other conditions (such as randomness).

[0134] FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing such a bonus image transmission process (processing in the information management device 100). Note that the same step numbers are used in FIG. 15 for processes that are the same as those in the flowchart of FIG. 10. The printer 210 (user terminal device 200; receiving device) transmits the above-described print request (information transmission request) as well as print history information (specific information reception history) as shown in FIG. 16 to the information management device 100, and the information management device 100 receives this information (step S104A). Similar to step S206 described above, the processor 110 determines whether to transmit an image (normal image) based on the information transmission request and the information transmission conditions (step S206F). If it is determined not to transmit, the process proceeds to step S212 and transmits the above-described message.

[0135] If it is determined that a normal image should be transmitted (YES in step S206F), processor 110 determines whether or not to transmit a bonus image (specific information) to printer 210 (step S206G). As described above, processor 110 can make this determination by referring to the print history information ( FIG. 16 , etc.) received from printer 210. If the determination in step S206G is YES, processor 110 transmits the normal image and bonus image to printer 210 (step S208A) and records the image transmission history (step S210). On the other hand, if the determination in step S206G is NO, processor 110 transmits only the normal image to printer 210 (step S208B).

[0136] In this way, by making it possible to print bonus images by satisfying the predetermined "bonus image transmission conditions," prints made by printer 210 (user terminal device 200; receiving device) can be used like stamp rally forms or goshuincho (temple stamp book). Also, by being able to obtain a bonus image that shows that all image distribution spots have been visited, the sense of accomplishment and the rarity of the bonus image itself can be enhanced, thereby meeting the need to "actively increase the number of people who visit many places at tourist spots and events."

[0137] [Album for Printed Images] A dedicated album mount may be created and distributed for the location-specific prints described above. The location-specific prints printed by the printer 210 can be attached to or stored on the album mount. Such album mounts may be printed or decorated with images related to the location (image distribution spot), or the location-specific prints and the mount may have a connection or association in their designs. Distributing such album mounts can enhance the user of the user terminal device 200's sense of accomplishment for "visiting more locations" and their desire to "print location-specific images at all locations," and can also increase the added value of the "location-specific prints."

[0138] [Modification] [Modification of Information Management Device] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the configuration of an information provision system 12 (information provision system) according to a modification. In the information provision system 12, an information management device 100A (information management device) includes a main manager 101 (main manager) and at least one sub-management device 104 (sub-management device) connected to the main manager 101. The main manager 101 determines whether to transmit specific information such as images to a user terminal device 200 (receiving device) such as a printer 210, and the sub-management device 104 communicates with the user terminal device 200 (receiving device) (including receiving information transmission requests and transmitting images). The sub-management device 104 may communicate with the user terminal device 200 via a communication device 102, similar to the information provision system 10A according to the first embodiment (see part (b) of FIG. 1 ).

[0139] In the information providing system 12 having the above configuration, the transmission, printing, and other processes of images (specific information) can be performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the user of the user terminal device 200 (receiving device) can print an image (location-specific image) that is "unique to that location" to obtain a location-specific print. Note that in the modified example, as in the first embodiment, it is preferable that the user terminal device 200 deletes the data after printing the image.

[0140] In the first embodiment, the user terminal device 200 records a printing history, and the information management device 100 refers to this history to determine whether or not to send a bonus image. However, in this modification, instead of or in addition to the first embodiment, the information management device 100A may record a printing history (image transmission history) and refer to this history to determine whether or not to send a bonus image. The information management device 100A may record the individual identification information of the user terminal device 200 in association with the printing date, printing location, image name, etc., as in the example of FIG. 13 .

[0141] [Variations of Location Information Acquisition] In the first embodiment described above, a case has been mainly described in which a user terminal device 200 such as a printer 210 acquires its own location information using a GPS receiver 252 and transmits it to the information management device 100 (part (a) of FIG. 11). However, the acquisition of location information in the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the information management device 100 may conveniently regard the location of the information management device 100 itself or the location of a communication device 102 connected to the information management device 100 as the location of the user terminal device 200 and use this as location information.

[0142] Specifically, for example, in a shrine or temple, park, large event venue, or the like, when the information management device 100 and the user terminal device 200 communicate via short-range wireless communication (maximum communication distance of approximately 100 m) such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or via wired communication using a short cable (e.g., approximately 1 m), it may be acceptable to regard the location of the information management device 100 as the location of the user terminal device 200. Part (b) of Figure 11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating such a situation, in which the information management device 100 regards its own location as the location of the user terminal device 200 for a user terminal device 200 that is present in an area including the information management device 100 (inside the dotted line: communication area).

[0143] Furthermore, even when the communication device 102 is an access point for a wireless LAN such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), the maximum communication distance is approximately 100 m, and it may be acceptable to regard the location of the information management device 100 as the location of the user terminal device 200. In such cases, the processor 110 can acquire, as location information for the user terminal device 200, information indicating the location of the information management device 100 (its own device), or information indicating the location of a communication device 102 connected to the information management device 100 and used by the user terminal device 200 (receiving device) to communicate with the information management device 100. Part (c) of FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating such a situation, in which the information management device 100 regards the location of the communication device 102 as the location of the user terminal device 200 for a user terminal device 200 that is present in an area including the communication device 102 (inside the dotted line: communication area).

[0144] According to the modified example of acquiring location information, the user terminal device 200 does not need to be equipped with a GPS receiver. Furthermore, the information management device 100 does not need to acquire location information from the user terminal device 200 itself. In the present invention, the case where the location of the information management device 100 or the communication device 102 is considered to be the location of the user terminal device 200 as described above is also considered to be included in "acquiring location information of the receiving device."

[0145] In the present invention, it is preferable that the information management device 100 can accommodate both a mode in which location information is acquired from the user terminal device 200, as in the first mode, and a mode in which the location of the information management device 100 itself or the location of the communication device 102 connected to the information management device 100 is conveniently considered to be the location of the user terminal device 200, as in this modified example.

[0146] [Examples of Specific Information Other than Images] In the first embodiment and the above-described modified examples, the "specific information" is primarily described as an image. However, in the present invention, the specific information is not limited to an image. For example, the information management device 100, 100A may transmit text information as specific information to the user terminal device 200, which may be printed by a printer or output to a monitor. Furthermore, instead of printing an image on a printer, the information management device 100, 100A may play a moving image on a display device such as a monitor via streaming distribution for a limited number of times or for a limited time. The moving image may include audio (e.g., a message from the aforementioned celebrity or character). Similarly, the above-described "bonus image" may be a displayed image, text information, audio information, or the like, rather than a printed image.

[0147] [Modifications of User Terminal Device] In the first embodiment, the user terminal device 200 is primarily a printer 210. However, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, the user terminal device (receiving device) in the present invention is not limited to a printer 210 equipped with a camera function. The user terminal device may be a portable printer without a camera function (a printer in which the camera function is omitted from the above-described printer 210, for example, another type of printer 320), or a device without a printer, such as a digital camera or smartphone (in this case, a device with a monitor is preferable). In this case, for a device without a printer, it is conceivable that the "output of specific information" is performed by displaying rather than printing an image, or by outputting a message aloud, etc.

[0148] Next, several embodiments (also called variations) using the information providing system 10 (see FIG. 1) will be described.

[0149] FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment (a variation of FIG. 14) in which the image X1, which is a bonus image, is transmitted from the information management device 100 (processor 110) to the printer 210. In FIG.

[0150] 19 shows an example of location information that the information management device 100 passes (transmits) to the printer 210. The table in Fig. 20 shows an example of information that is held by the printer 210 with the individual identification number: 11112222 and that the information management device 100 receives from this printer 210.

[0151] Here, a brief explanation will be given of the premise of the embodiment shown in FIG. 18 . First, the user 99 sends a print request including individual identification information and location information from the printer 210 to the information management device 100 (processor 110). If the information management device 100 determines that printing is possible based on the print request and printable conditions, it sends a print instruction to the printer 210. Only if printing is possible and the print instruction is sent does the information management device 100 send pre-set location information stored in the information management device 100 based on the user 99's location information to the printer 210. The printer 210 saves the location information received from the information management device 100 and sends the saved location information, including past location information, to the information management device 100. From this list of location information, if certain specified conditions are met, the information management device 100 sends a print instruction for a new image to the printer 210. Furthermore, if the specified conditions are not met, the information management device 100 disconnects the printer 210 regardless of whether notification is given. A detailed explanation will be given below.

[0152] As shown in Fig. 18, assume that user 99 visits image distribution spot 900A (information a: corresponding to location information 910a) and prints image A1 using printer 210. In response, information management device 100 transmits location information (location information specified range and printing location (area A)) shown in Fig. 19 to printer 210. Printer 210 stores the location information in data memory 238.

[0153] Next, assume that the same user 99 visits the same image distribution spot 900A at different times and / or seasons and prints image A2 using printer 210. In response, the information management device 100 transmits location information (prescribed location information range and printing location (area A)) to printer 210 in the same manner as above. Printer 210 stores the location information in data memory 238. Then, printer 210 transmits the stored location information, including past information, to information management device 100.

[0154] In the above situation, user 99 prints two images A1 and A2 at the same image distribution spot 900A. In response, information management device 100 determines that the conditions for sending the bonus image have been met, and sends a print instruction to printer 210 for image X1 (or image X2), which is the bonus image, to cause it to be printed.

[0155] The image X1 (or image X2) transmitted from the information management device 100 to the printer 210 is an image related to the season and / or time (print time) of the spot or its surroundings for which the print request was received from the printer 210. In addition, the image X1 may be transmitted at a different time or season, such as an image of a night view if the visit was during the day, or an image of a snowy landscape if the visit was in summer.

[0156] 18, when the information management device 100 receives multiple print requests at the same image distribution spot 900A, the information management device 100 sends a print instruction to the printer 210 for image X1 (or image X2) according to the season and / or time at which the print requests were received. The location information 910a also stores information on the classification of the images. Depending on the settings on the information management device 100, images A1 and A2 can be used exclusively and / or in combination at the image distribution spot 900A.

[0157] When image A1 and image A2 are compatible, the printable conditions can be set as follows: (1) Information aD, bD, cD: Image X1 is obtained (2) Information aN, bN, cN: Image X2 is obtained (3) Information aN, bD, cD: Image X1 is obtained

[0158] FIG. 20 shows an example of information that the information management device 100 receives from the printer 210 with the individual identification number: 11112222. According to FIG. 20, the information includes, for example, "printing date and time," "class," and "printing location."

[0159] 20, for example, if different images are to be used for day and night, flag information is saved as D for day and N for night. Then, the information management device 100 sends a print instruction for image X1 to the printer 210 if all the information is day information ((1) above) or if some of the information is night information and the rest is day information ((3) above), and sends a print instruction for image X2 to the printer 210 if all the information is night information ((2) above).

[0160] The printer 210 may also store flag information for each season in "Class," such as V for spring, S for summer, A for autumn, and W for winter (see FIG. 20), or may store information combining day / night and the four seasons. For example, "AVD" at the top of "Class" shown in FIG. 20 indicates "Area A, Spring, Day."

[0161] 14, for example, if a user visits attractions 1, 2, 3, etc. in a theme park (area A) to acquire images, and then finally purchases an album at a designated booth in attraction 4, image X1 can be acquired once all the images are collected, similar to a stamp rally. In contrast, in the embodiment of FIG. 18, if the bonus images are changed between day and night, or for each season or event, such as Halloween or Christmas, different bonus images can be distributed to a user who visits the same spot multiple times and collects all the images, a user who collects all the images around Halloween, and a user who collects all the images on Christmas night.

[0162] The bonus image distributed at the image distribution spot 900A may be at least one of a plurality of images randomly selected. In this case, the information a remains the same regardless of the bonus image distributed.

[0163] The bonus images distributed at the image distribution spot 900A may be a plurality of images determined by the processor 110. The number of bonus images to be distributed is preferably set by the user 99 for each occasion, for example. When printing a plurality of bonus images, the same bonus image or different bonus images may be printed. For example, if there are three children, the number of bonus images to be distributed may be set so that three copies of the same bonus image or three copies of different bonus images are distributed.

[0164] FIG. 21 is a conceptual diagram showing another embodiment using the information providing system 10 (see FIG. 1).

[0165] 21, a setting person (service provider) sets five areas, area A to area E, in the information management device 100. In this case, the service provider sets information X to Z and information I to III as flag information for area A to area E, respectively.

[0166] When a user 99A visits the areas in the order of area A, area B, and area C, and sends a print request from printer 210 to information management device 100 in area C, all areas flagged with X have been visited, so information management device 100 sends a print instruction to printer 210 for image X1, which is a bonus image, in addition to image C. As a result, printer 210 prints images C and X1. Similarly, when another user 99B visits the areas in the order of area A, area D, and area E, and sends a print request in area E, all areas flagged with I (eye) have been visited, so information management device 100 sends a print instruction to printer 210 for image I1, which is a bonus image, in addition to image E. As a result, printer 210 prints images E and I1.

[0167] The table in FIG. 22 shows an example of information held by the information management device 100 when any flag information is set.

[0168] The flag information shown in Figure 22 is registered by the user. For example, if area A is represented by Saitama Prefecture and a shrine, area B is represented by Kanagawa Prefecture and a park, and area C is represented by Tokyo and a park, these can be registered together with the location information specified range. The user can also add printability conditions based on these flags to the information management device 100.

[0169] For example, when a user 99 visits the areas in the order of area A → area B, if the user 99 sends a print request from the printer 210 to the information management device 100 in area B, since all areas flagged with X have been visited, the information management device 100 sends a print instruction for image X1, which is a bonus image, in addition to image B. As a result, the printer 210 prints images B and X1. Also, when the user 99 visits the areas in the order of area B → area C, if the user 99 sends a print request in area C, since all areas flagged with I have been visited, the information management device 100 sends a print instruction for image I1, which is a bonus image, in addition to image C, to the printer 210. As a result, the printer 210 prints images C and I1.

[0170] That is, the information management device 100 (processor 110) transmits a print instruction to the printer 210 for images related to categories set for each of the multiple areas (areas A to C) as bonus images, which are specific information. Furthermore, when the processor 110 transmits images (print instructions) for a predetermined number of areas among the multiple areas belonging to a common category, it may also transmit bonus images related to that category. Furthermore, when the processor 110 receives a print request for at least two or more of the multiple areas, it may transmit bonus images different from the images related to that category. The categories include a first category related to the location of the area (Saitama Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Tokyo in FIG. 22 ) and a second category related to the type of area (shrine, park).

[0171] FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment (a modification of FIG. 14) in which the image X1, which is a bonus image, is transmitted from the information management device 100 (processor 110) to the printer 210. In FIG.

[0172] The table in FIG. 24 shows an example of information that is held by the printer 210 with the individual identification number: 11112222 and that is received by the information management device 100 from this printer 210.

[0173] The table in FIG. 22 also shows an example of information that is held by the printer 210 with the individual identification number: 11112223 and that the information management device 100 receives from this printer 210.

[0174] Here, a brief explanation will be given of the premise of the embodiment shown in FIG. 23 . First, the user 99 sends a print request including individual identification information and location information from the printer 210 to the information management device 100. If the information management device 100 determines that printing is possible based on the print request and printable conditions, it sends a print instruction to the printer 210. If the print instruction is sent when printing is possible, or if printing is not possible but the location information conditions are met, the printer 210 sends stored location information, including past information, to the information management device 100. Based on the user's location information, the information management device 100 sends pre-set location information to the printer 210. At this time, the information management device 100 counts the number of times, from the stored location information including past information, that the current area corresponds to the area and the date and time meet the specified conditions, and sends the number information to the printer 210. The printer 210 sends the received location information and number information to the information management device 100. If a specified condition is met based on the location information count list, the information management device 100 sends a print instruction to the printer 210 for image X1, which is a new bonus image. If the condition is not met, the information management device 100 disconnects the connection to the printer 210 regardless of whether or not a notification is given. This will be explained in detail below.

[0175] The embodiment shown in FIG. 23 is an example in which the image X1, which is a special image, can be printed when the same user 99 visits the same image distribution spot 900A multiple times.

[0176] For example, suppose that on a certain date, user 99 visits image distribution spot 900A and sends a print request to information management device 100, and printer 210 prints image A1 in response to a print instruction from information management device 100. At this time, location information 910a1 called a1 is saved in printer 210, and the image distribution spot 900A and the number of visits are also saved. If user 99 visits image distribution spot 900A again on a different date, month and day, and sends a print request (a request to count the number of visits) to information management device 100, no print instruction is sent from information management device 100 to printer 210, but location information 910a2 called a2 (visited image distribution spot 900A twice) is saved in printer 210 along with location information 910a1. Furthermore, if user 99 visits image distribution spot 900A again on another date, month △, and sends a print request, location information 910a3, a3, is saved in printer 210 along with location information 910a2 and 910a1. Information management device 100 then determines that the preset number of visits (three times) has been met, and sends a print instruction for image X1 to printer 210. As a result, image X1 is printed by printer 210.

[0177] In this way, in the embodiment of Figure 23, the information management device 100 receives information indicating the date and time of the print request and the number of visits in the same area (area A or area B: see Figure 24) from printer 210 with individual identification number: 11112222, records this information, and sends a print instruction for image X1 to printer 210 according to the number of visits, and image X1 is printed by printer 210.

[0178] In the embodiment of FIG. 23 , when the information management device 100 acquires a print request including the individual identification information and location information of the printer 210, the number of visits is recorded in the information management device 100. In this case, the number of visits when sending a print instruction for the bonus image (X1, Y1) can be set arbitrarily, such as sending a print instruction for image X1 on the first visit and sending a print instruction for image Y1 on the fifth visit. When the number of visits is recorded, the user can set whether to send a print instruction for an image that is not dependent on the number of visits each time, or whether to not send a print instruction at all, as in the example. Examples of counting the number of visits include different times, different dates, different seasons (several months), and different years. This can also be set arbitrarily.

[0179] Figure 24 shows an example in which a user with printer 210 having individual identification number 11112222 visits areas A and B. As shown in Figure 24, the user sent two print requests to area A on the same day, so the number of visits is counted as one and not updated, but the user visited area B on a different day, so the number of visits is counted as two. For ease of management, the information saved by printer 210 may be overwritten and saved with only the most recent print request date and time and the number of visits.

[0180] FIG. 25 is a conceptual diagram showing another embodiment using the information providing system 10 (see FIG. 1).

[0181] Here, a brief explanation will be given of the premise of the embodiment shown in FIG. 25 . First, the user 99 sends a print request including individual identification information and location information from the printer 210, together with a captured image captured by the printer 210, to the information management device 100. If the information management device 100 determines that printing is possible based on the print request and printable conditions, it processes the captured image and sends a print instruction to the printer 210 for the processed image. Only if printing is possible and the print instruction has been sent, does the information management device 100 send to the printer 210 location information that was previously set based on the location information of the user 99. The printer 210 saves the received location information. The printer 210 then disconnects from the information management device 100.

[0182] The embodiment shown in Figure 25 is a system (information provision system) in which, instead of sending a print instruction for a bonus image held by the information management device 100, the information management device 100 processes an image taken by the printer 210, sends a print instruction for this processed image, and causes the printer 210 to print it.

[0183] The processed image includes a processing element, which is at least one of a frame surrounding the photographed image, a date when the photographed image was acquired, an area where the photographed image was taken, and a mark related to the area where the photographed image was taken.

[0184] Fig. 26 shows an example of a processed image transmitted when the system shown in Fig. 25 is used. As shown in Fig. 26, a print instruction can be transmitted from the information management device 100 to the printer 210 for a processed image 1006 in which a photo frame 1002 and a stamp 1004 are added to a photographed image 1000. In this system, the printer 210 transmits the photographed image 1000 it owns to the information management device 100 together with a print request. The information management device 100 processes the photographed image 1000 and transmits a print instruction for the processed image 1006 to the printer 210. The printer 210 prints the processed image 1006 with the photo frame 1002 and stamp 1004 limited to that area.

[0185] The processing elements to be added to the captured image 1000 are not limited to the above processing elements, but may be, for example, a character linked to location information (area information where the printer 210 is located), or a frame processed into a mark related to the location information.

[0186] Although the embodiment and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described aspects and various modifications are possible.

[0187] 10 Information provision system 10A Information provision system 12 Information provision system 99 User 99A User 99B User 100 Information management device 100A Information management device 101 Main management device 102 Communication device 104 Sub-management device 110 Processor 140 Display 150 Recording device 160 Operation device 170 Input / output interface 200 User terminal device 202 Smartphone 204 Tablet terminal 208 Digital camera 210 Printer 212 Lens 214 Image sensor 216 Signal processing unit 218 Lens driving unit 220 Image sensor driving unit 222 System controller 224 Wireless transceiver 226 Operation unit 230 Output device 232 Film transport mechanism 233 Print head 234 Print head driving unit 238 Data memory 242 Input / output interface 244 Microphone 246 Speaker 248 Monitor driver 252 GPS receiver 260 Bus 280 Camera body 280A Main body 280B Back cover 280C Hinge 282 Taking lens 284 Power ring 286A First release button 286B Second release button 288 Flash 290 Assist light lamp 292 Monitor 294 Rear operation unit 296 Shooting mode switch lever 298 Print ejection port 299 Lock release lever 310 Instant film 310a Exposure surface 310b Observation surface 312 Exposure section 314 Pod section 314a Processing solution pod 315 Margin area 316 Trap section 316a Absorbent material 318 Observation section 318a Frame 320 Printer 324 Printer body 326 Power button 328 Ejection port 330 Film pack lid 332 Lock release lever 334 USB cable connection cover 340 Power button 342 Operation detection unit 344 Light source unit 346 Light source control unit 348 Wireless communication unit 350 Power supply unit352 Power supply control unit 354 Printer built-in memory 356 Memory control unit 358 Motion detection unit 360 Film feeding mechanism 362 Film feeding mechanism drive unit 364 Film transport mechanism 366 Film transport mechanism drive unit 368 Print head 370 Print head control unit 372 Printer microcomputer 900 Spot 900A Image distribution spot 900B Image distribution spot 900C Image distribution spot 910a Location information 910b Location information 910c Location information 990 GPS satellite 1000 Photographed image 1002 Photo frame 1004 Stamp 1006 Processed image Steps S100 to S112 Each step of processing in the printer Steps S200 to S216 Each step of processing in the information management device

Claims

1. An information management device having a processor, wherein the processor acquires an information transmission request including at least individual identification information of a receiving device and location information indicating the location of the receiving device, determines whether to transmit specific information to the receiving device based on the information transmission request and information transmission conditions, and if it is determined that the specific information should be transmitted, transmits information related to the location as the specific information.

2. The information management device of claim 1, wherein the information transmission conditions include a condition regarding the number of information transmission requests from the receiving device identified by the individual identification information and / or a condition regarding the number of transmissions of the specific information to the receiving device, and a condition regarding the location information, and wherein the processor determines to transmit the specific information when the information transmission conditions are satisfied.

3. The information management device according to claim 2, wherein the condition regarding the number of times the specific information is transmitted is that the number of times the specific information is transmitted does not reach a predetermined number within a predetermined period of time.

4. The information management device of claim 1, wherein for the receiving device having specific individual identification information, the information transmission condition is a condition related to the location information, and the processor determines to transmit the specific information when the condition related to the location information is satisfied.

5. An information management device according to claim 4, wherein the condition relating to the location information is that the location of the receiving device is within a predetermined area.

6. An information management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor acquires the location information from the receiving device.

7. An information management device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor acquires as the location information information indicating the location of the information management device, or information indicating the location of a communication device connected to the information management device and used by the receiving device to communicate with the information management device.

8. An information management device described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor records the individual identification information of the receiving device to which the specific information is sent in a recording device, and makes the judgment by referring to the recording device.

9. An information management device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein if the processor determines not to transmit the specific information to the receiving device, it sends a message to the receiving device indicating that the specific information will not be transmitted, and disconnects communication with the receiving device.

10. An information management device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor accepts setting operations to set the information transmission conditions and change operations to change the information transmission conditions by a user of the information management device, and sets and changes the information transmission conditions in accordance with the setting operations and the change operations.

11. The information management device described in any one of claims 1 to 5 has a main management device and at least one sub-management device connected to the main management device, the main management device determines whether or not to send the specific information to the receiving device, and the sub-management device communicates with the receiving device.

12. An information management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor transmits an image related to the location as the specific information.

13. The information management device according to claim 12, wherein the location-related image includes an image related to the season and / or time when the information transmission request was received.

14. The information management device according to claim 12, wherein the image associated with the location is at least one image from a plurality of randomly determined images.

15. The information management device of claim 12, wherein the location-related images are a plurality of images determined by the processor.

16. The information management device according to claim 15, wherein the plurality of images are the same or different.

17. An information management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor transmits images related to categories set for each of a plurality of areas as the specific information.

18. The information management device according to claim 17, wherein the processor further transmits a bonus image related to a category when the images for a predetermined number of areas among a plurality of areas belonging to a common category have been transmitted.

19. An information management device as described in claim 17, wherein the processor transmits, when the information transmission request is received in at least two or more of the plurality of areas, a bonus image different from the images in addition to the images related to the category.

20. The information management device according to claim 17, wherein the categories include a first category relating to the location where the area exists and a second category relating to the type of the area.

21. The information management device according to claim 12, wherein when the processor receives a plurality of information transmission requests from the receiving device within the same area, the processor transmits to the receiving device an image that is different from the image previously transmitted.

22. An operating method of an information management device having a processor, wherein the processor acquires an information transmission request including at least individual identification information of a receiving device and location information indicating the location of the receiving device, determines whether or not to transmit specific information to the receiving device based on the information transmission request and information transmission conditions, and if it is determined that the specific information should be transmitted, transmits information related to the location as the specific information.

23. An information provision system comprising an information management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and the receiving device, wherein the receiving device outputs the specific information received from the information management device to an output device.

24. The information provision system described in claim 23, wherein the receiving device has a first memory for storing the individual identification information and a second memory for storing the specific information, and when output by the output device is completed, the specific information is erased from the second memory.

25. An information providing system according to claim 23, wherein the receiving device is a portable terminal device equipped with a printer as the output device, and the printer prints the specific information transmitted from the information management device.

26. The information management device has a processor that transmits an image related to the location as the specific information to the receiving device, the receiving device has a camera that can capture images and transmit the captured images to the information management device, when the information management device acquires the captured image from the camera, the processor processes the captured image and transmits it to the receiving device, and the receiving device prints the processed image using the printer. An information provision system as described in claim 25.

27. The information providing system according to claim 26, wherein the processed image includes a processing element.

28. The information provision system of claim 27, wherein the processing element is at least one of a frame surrounding the photographed image, a date on which the photographed image was taken, an area in which the photographed image was taken, and a mark related to the area in which the photographed image was taken.

29. An information providing system according to claim 23, wherein the receiving device is a portable terminal device equipped with a display device as the output device, and the display device displays the specific information transmitted from the information management device.

30. A program for operating a portable user terminal device comprising a processor, a first memory for storing individual identification information, a second memory for temporarily storing information, a communication device, and an output device, wherein, by executing the program, the processor: acquires location information indicating the location of the user terminal device via the communication device; transmits an information transmission request including at least the individual identification information and the location information to an information management device via the communication device; receives specific information related to the location indicated by the location information from the information management device in response to the information transmission request and stores it in the second memory; and outputs the specific information stored in the second memory by the output device.

31. The program according to claim 30, wherein, upon execution of the program, the processor erases the specific information from the second memory when output by the output device is completed.

32. A program according to claim 30 or 31, wherein, by executing the program, the processor stores the reception history of the specific information in association with the location information in the first memory.

33. The program according to claim 30 or 31, wherein the user terminal device is a portable terminal device equipped with a printer as the output device, and when the program is executed, the processor receives an image related to the position as the specific information, stores it in the second memory, and causes the printer to print the image.

34. The program described in claim 33, wherein the user terminal device has a camera capable of taking images and transmitting the taken images to the information management device, and when the program is executed, the processor receives an edited image obtained by editing the taken image from the information management device as the specific information, stores the edited image in the second memory, and prints the edited image using the printer.

35. The program according to claim 30 or 31, wherein the user terminal device is a portable terminal device equipped with a display device as the output device, and the display device displays the specific information.

36. A non-transitory tangible recording medium on which computer-readable code of the program according to any one of claims 30 to 35 is recorded.

Images