JP2002259851A - Digital camera lending system, lending management method, information processing device, digital camera, recording medium, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To enable a user to easily use a digital camera. In addition, management and charging for lending a digital camera can be reliably performed. SOLUTION: Image data read from a digital camera 3 lent at a rental store 1 is transferred to a host computer 7, registered and stored in a photographed image database 207 in the host computer 7, and according to the transferred image data. To charge the user
The user can easily use the digital camera by borrowing the digital camera lent at the rental store 1, and the rental store 1, which is the renter, can read the image data read from the lent digital camera 3. Is transferred to the host computer 7 and registered and stored in the captured image database 207 so that a fee can be reliably collected and a fee can be collected.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a digital camera lending system, a lending management method, an information processing apparatus,
Regarding digital cameras, recording media and programs, it is particularly suitable for use in a digital camera lending system in which image data taken by a lent digital camera is registered in a host computer and the registered image data is provided to a user of the digital camera. Things.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the spread of personal computers, the spread of digital cameras for storing captured images as image data has been remarkable. The digital camera includes a storage device for storing image data of a captured image, and a user of the digital camera transfers the image data stored in the storage device to a personal computer or the like to capture an image. I've been using images that I did.

For this reason, a conventional silver halide camera requires a great deal of time to obtain an image photographed by a user in order to develop and print the photographed film. The captured image can be obtained by transferring the stored image data to a personal computer or the like, and the time lag from when the image is captured until when the image is obtained is significantly reduced. Thus, digital cameras have been very useful, especially for personal computer owners.

[0004]

However, since the price of the digital camera itself is high, it is not easy for each user to own and use the digital camera. In addition, like a conventional silver halide camera, the user must always carry the camera when trying to take an image, and thus cannot be used, for example, when the user forgets to carry the camera when going out.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a digital camera lending system that allows a user to easily use a digital camera. It is another object of the present invention to reliably manage and charge a digital camera for lending.

[0006]

According to the digital camera lending system of the present invention, a first terminal for providing image data via a network and a second terminal for lending the digital camera are provided. A lending system for a connected digital camera, comprising: image data reading means for reading image data of a captured image stored in the lent digital camera; and image data for storing image data read by the image data reading means. It is characterized by comprising a storage means and a charging means for charging when the image data is stored in the image data storage means in accordance with the image data.

Another feature of the digital camera lending system of the present invention is that the digital camera lending system includes image data selecting means for selecting image data read by the image data reading means, and the image data storing means stores the image data. The image data selected by the selection means is stored.

Another feature of the digital camera lending system of the present invention is that the image data storage system according to a request from a third terminal for receiving provision of image data connected via a network. An image data providing means for providing the image data stored in the means is provided. Another feature of the digital camera lending system of the present invention is that, after confirming payment of the fee charged by the charging means, an identification number for receiving the provision of the image data stored in the image data storage means and An identification number issuing unit for issuing a password is provided, and the image data providing unit provides the image data stored in the image data storage unit according to the identification number and the password.

Another feature of the digital camera lending system of the present invention is that the second terminal is capable of reading out image data of a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera. I do. Another feature of the digital camera lending system of the present invention is that a plurality of lending terminals connected via a network can read out image data of a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera. It is characterized by being.

An information processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: an image data reading means for reading image data of a photographed image stored in a lent digital camera; and an image data transmitting means for transmitting the image data read by the image data reading means. And fee requesting means for requesting payment of a charged fee in accordance with the image data transmitted by the image data transmitting means. Another feature of the information processing apparatus of the present invention is that the image processing apparatus further includes an image data selecting unit that selects the image data read by the image data reading unit, and the image data transmitting unit selects the image data read by the image data selecting unit. It is characterized by transmitting image data.

Another feature of the information processing apparatus of the present invention is that an image data receiving means for receiving the transmitted image data, an image data storing means for storing the image data received by the image data receiving means, When storing the received image data in the image data storage means, there is provided a charging means for charging in accordance with the image data. Another feature of the information processing apparatus of the present invention is that the information processing apparatus further includes an image data providing unit that provides the image data stored in the image data storage unit in response to a request from a user who receives the image data. It is characterized by.

Another feature of the information processing apparatus of the present invention is that, after confirming payment of the fee charged by the charging means, an identification number for receiving provision of the image data stored in the image data storage means is provided. And an identification number issuing unit for notifying a password, and the image data providing unit provides the image data stored in the image data storage unit according to the identification number and the password.

[0013] A digital camera according to the present invention is a digital camera lent by a lending user, comprising a photographed image storage means for storing image data of a photographed image,
The rented terminal can read out the image data stored in the photographed image storage means.

According to the present invention, there is provided a lending management method for a digital camera, wherein image data of a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera is read, the read image data is stored in image data storage means, and the image data storage is performed. It is characterized in that billing is performed according to the image data stored in the means. Another feature of the lending management method for a digital camera according to the present invention is that when the read image data is stored in the image data storage means, the read image data is selected, and the selected image data is stored in the image data storage. It is characterized by storing in a means.

Another feature of the lending management method for a digital camera according to the present invention is to provide image data stored in the image data storage means in response to a request from a user who receives the image data. It is characterized by. Another feature of the digital camera lending management method of the present invention is that after confirming payment of a charged fee, an identification number and a password for receiving provision of the image data stored in the image data storage unit are issued. When providing the image data in response to a request from a user who receives the provision of the image data, providing the image data stored in the image data storage means in accordance with the identification number and the password. Features.

Another feature of the digital camera lending management method of the present invention is that image data of a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera can be read out by the renting terminal. I do.

A computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention is characterized in that a program for causing a computer to function as each of the above means is recorded. Another feature of the computer-readable recording medium of the present invention is that a program for causing a computer to execute the procedure of the digital camera lending management method is recorded.

The program of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as each of the above means. Another feature of the program of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute the procedure of the digital camera lending management method.

According to the present invention constructed as described above, when reading out a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera and storing it in the image data storage means, the image data is stored in the image data storage means in accordance with the image data stored in the image data storage means. Users can purchase digital cameras,
Digital cameras that are rented out without having to carry them with you can easily get captured images,
Also, the lender can reliably charge for storing the image data stored in the digital camera in the image data storage means.

After confirming the payment of the charged fee, an identification number and a password for receiving provision of the image data stored in the image data storage means are issued,
In a case where the image data stored in the image data storage means is provided according to the identification number and the password, the lending side more reliably collects the fee charged for the lent digital camera. Will be able to do it.

In the case where the lending terminal can read out the image data of the photographed image stored in the lent digital camera, the lending side of the digital camera reads out the image data of the photographed image. Thus, the digital camera to be lent can be protected from theft or the like.

[0022]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a digital camera lending system according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a rental store for renting a digital camera 3 to a user, and 2 denotes a host computer 7 for registering and storing image data of an image taken by the digital camera 3 lent by the rental store 1. It is an established center station.

In the rental store 1, a terminal device 4 having an interface with a digital camera 3 to be lent to a user and having an operation unit 6 and a display unit 8 is installed. By connecting the terminal device 4 and the lent digital camera 3, the terminal device 4 reads out image data captured by a user and stored in a storage device incorporated in the digital camera 3, and converts the read image data into image data. The captured image is displayed on the display unit 8.

The terminal device 4 is connected to a host computer 7 in the center station 2 via a communication line 13 and reads out from the digital camera 3 and selects an arbitrary image from the images displayed on the display unit 8. When an image is selected by the user, the terminal device 4 transmits image data of the selected captured image to the host computer 7. The transmitted image data of the captured image is registered and stored in the host computer 7. Here, the photographed image to be transmitted to the host computer 1 is selected by operating the operation unit 6 of the terminal device 4 while watching the photographed image displayed on the display unit 8.

The rental shop 1 is provided with a fee payment device 12 for transmitting the image data of the photographed image to the host computer 7 and paying a fee when the image data is registered and stored in the host computer 7. The fee payment device 12 is connected to the terminal device 4.

The host computer 7 registers and stores the image data of the photographed image transmitted from the terminal device 4 provided in the rental store 1 via the communication line 13, and stores the image data via the Internet (network) 11 or the like. The registered and stored image data is provided to the user terminal 10.

In FIG. 1, the number of rental stores 1 connected to the host computer 7 is one, but the present invention is not limited to one rental store, and a plurality of rental stores may be connected to the host computer via a communication line. It may be connected to the computer 7. Further, a plurality of terminal devices may be provided in one rental store.

Similarly, the number of user terminals 10 connected to the host computer 7 via the Internet (network) 11 is not limited to one, and a plurality of user terminals are connected via the Internet (network) 11 or the like. May be. In FIG. 1, the host computer 7 and the rental shop 1 are connected via a communication line 13, but the Internet (network) 11
It is needless to say that the connection may be made via such as.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the host computer 7 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 201 denotes a CPU which performs data transmission / reception, data combination, data collation, and the like.
It controls various components connected via the bus 206. Via this bus 206, mutual address signals between various components (devices) connected to the bus 206,
Control signals and various data are transferred.

Reference numeral 202 denotes a ROM (read only memory)
It is. The ROM 202 stores the CPU 20 in advance.
By storing the first control procedure (computer program) and executing this control procedure by the CPU 201, it is possible to execute processes such as data transfer, data combination, and data collation. Reference numeral 203 denotes a RAM, which is used as a work memory for transmitting and receiving data, combining, collating, and the like, and as a temporary storage for controlling various components. In the present embodiment, the CPU 201 and the ROM 20
2. The functions of the charging unit, the image data providing unit, the identification number issuing unit, and the like of the present invention are realized by the RAM 203 and the like.

Reference numeral 204 denotes a storage external storage device such as a hard disk storage device, which has a captured image database 207. Captured image database 207
Is for registering and storing image data of a photographed image transmitted from the terminal device 4 installed in the rental store 1 via the communication line 13. The stored image data of the photographed image is transmitted to the user terminal 1 via the Internet (network) 11 or the like in response to a request from the user terminal 10.
0 is provided.

Reference numeral 205 denotes a network interface for connecting the host computer 7 to the communication line 13, the Internet (network) 11, and the like.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the terminal device 4 in the present embodiment. FIG.
, 301 is a CPU. The CPU 301 is used to input / output data, transmit / receive data, and the like.
9 for controlling various components connected thereto. Via this bus 309, transfer of address signals, control signals and various data between various components (devices) connected to the bus 309 is performed.

Reference numeral 302 denotes a ROM (read only memory)
It is. The ROM 302 stores the CPU 30 in advance.
By storing the first control procedure (computer program) and executing this control procedure by the CPU 301, it becomes possible to execute processing such as data input / output, data transmission / reception, and the like. Reference numeral 303 denotes a RAM, which is used as a work memory for input / output of data, transmission / reception, and temporary storage for controlling various components. In the present embodiment, the CPU 301, the ROM 302, and the RAM
The functions of the image data reading unit, the image data transmitting unit, the image data selecting unit, and the like of the present invention are realized by the 303 and the like.

Reference numeral 304 denotes a storage external storage device such as a hard disk storage device. Reference numeral 305 denotes a network interface for connecting the terminal device 4 and the communication line 13. An interface 308 connects the terminal device 4 to the digital camera 3 and the fee payment device 12. An input device 306 such as a keyboard or a mouse is used to select image data to be transmitted to the host computer 7.
The input device 306 corresponds to the operation unit 6 shown in FIG.

Reference numeral 307 denotes a display device such as a display, for example, which is a fee charged when a captured image relating to image data read from the digital camera 3 and image data of the captured image are registered and stored in the host computer 7. It is used to display information and the like regarding the information. The display device 307 corresponds to the operation unit 6 shown in FIG.

Next, a flow of processing of the digital camera lending system will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing operation at the time of lending and returning of the digital camera lending system shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, first, when a user who has come to the rental store 1 which is a side that lends a digital camera offers to lend a digital camera, the person who lends the rental store 1 lends the digital camera 3 to the user (step). S1).

The user can use the lent digital camera 3
Is used to take a desired photographed image. Image data of an image captured by the user is stored in a digital camera 3
Is stored in a built-in storage device. Next, after shooting,
The user returns to the rental store 1 and connects the terminal device 4 installed in the rental store 1 to the lent digital camera 3 (step S2). Accordingly, the terminal device 4 reads out the image data of the captured image stored in the storage device in the digital camera 3 and displays the captured image related to the read image data on the display unit 8 (Step S).
3).

At this time, the digital camera 3 is connected to the terminal device 4
In response to a request to read image data of a captured image from
It is determined whether or not the connected terminal device 4 is installed in the rental store 1, that is, the terminal device 4 on the rental side.
As a result of the determination, when the connected terminal device is the terminal device 4 on the renting side, the digital camera 3 is stored in the storage device in response to the read request of the image data of the captured image from the terminal device 4. The image data of the taken image is provided to the terminal device 4. On the other hand, when it is determined that the connected terminal device is not the terminal device 4 on the renting side, the digital camera 3 rejects the request for reading the image data of the captured image from the terminal device, and returns the image data stored in the storage device. Do not provide image data for images.

Next, the user operates the operation unit 6 while viewing the display unit 8 of the terminal device 4 on which a photographed image relating to the image data read from the storage device in the digital camera 3 is displayed.
To select arbitrary image data. Further, the user instructs the terminal device 4 to transfer the image data of the selected photographed image to the host computer 7 installed in the center station 2 (step S4).

In accordance with the above instruction, the terminal device 4 transfers the image data of the photographed image selected by the user to the host computer 7 (Step S5). The transferred image data of the captured image is managed for each identification number issued in step S8 to be described later, registered and stored in the captured image database 207 in the host computer 7.
At this time, the host computer 7 charges the user every time image data is transferred from the terminal device 4,
The total amount charged is notified from the host computer 7 to the terminal device 4 and displayed on the display unit 8 (step S).
6).

The user may be charged based on the amount of image data to be transferred, or may be charged based on the number of captured images related to the image data to be transferred. Is also good.

Steps S4 to S4 described above are performed until the transfer of the image data of the photographed image desired by the user to be transferred is completed.
Step 6 is repeated.

When the transfer of the image data of the photographed image desired by the user is completed, the user is charged for the transfer of the photographed image and the total charge displayed on the display unit 8 by using the charge payment device 12. Pay (step S7). When confirming that the user has paid the fee using the fee payment device 12, the host computer 7 issues an identification number and a password (step S8). The identification number and the password are used to connect the user terminal 10 used by the user to the in-host computer 7 via the Internet (network) 11 or the like, and to access the captured image transferred to the host computer 7 in step S5. It is.

The identification number and the password issued by the host computer 7 are notified to the terminal device 4 and
It is displayed on the display unit 8 of the terminal device 4 (step S9).
After confirming the identification number and the password displayed on the display unit 8 of the terminal device 4, the user returns the digital camera 3 lent to the rental store 1 (step S10).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing operation for providing image data stored in the host computer 7 to the user terminal 10 in the digital camera lending system shown in FIG.

In FIG. 5, first, a user who intends to receive provision of the image data stored in the photographed image database 207 in the host computer 7 is installed in the user terminal 10 used by the user and the center station 2. Internet (network) 11 with host computer 7
And so on (step S11).

Next, when the user terminal 10 and the host computer 7 are connected via the Internet (network) 11 or the like, the host computer 7
The user is requested to input an identification number and a password via the password 0 (step S12). As a response to the above request, the user uses the user terminal 10 to input an identification number and a password (step S13). here,
When the digital camera 3 is connected to the terminal device 4 at the rental store 1 to transfer the image data of the photographed image to the host computer 7 at step S8 shown in FIG. An identification code and a password issued from the host computer 7 to access the registered captured image.

The identification number and the password input in step S13 are transmitted from the user terminal 10 to the host computer 7, and the host computer 7 determines whether a correct password corresponding to the identification number has been input (step S14). ). As a result of the determination, if the identification number and the password transmitted from the user terminal 10 are incorrect, the process returns to step S12, and requests the user to re-enter the identification number and the password via the user terminal 10.

On the other hand, when the identification number and the password transmitted from the user terminal 10 are correct, the host computer 7 transmits the image data group of the captured image stored in the captured image database 207 corresponding to the transmitted identification number. Is provided to the user terminal 10 (step S15). The user refers to the captured image according to the provided image data group by displaying the captured image on a display device included in the user terminal 10 or outputting the captured image via an output device.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the digital camera 3 lent at the rental shop 1
A captured image relating to the image data read from the terminal device 4
Is displayed on the display unit 8. Then, image data of an arbitrary photographed image selected by the user using the operation unit 6 from the displayed photographed images is transferred to the host computer 7,
Captured image database 207 in host computer 7
Is registered and stored, and the user is charged according to the transferred image data.

Thus, the user can obtain a photographed image by renting the digital camera rented at the rental shop 1 without purchasing the digital camera or always carrying the digital camera, and can easily use the digital camera. can do. Also, the rental shop 1 on the rent side transfers the image data read from the lent digital camera 3 to the host computer 7 and reliably charges the image data when registering and storing it in the photographed image database 207 in the host computer 7. To collect fees.

Further, from the photographed images read out from the lent digital camera 3 and displayed on the display unit 8, image data of an arbitrary photographed image selected by the user using the operation unit 6 is transferred to the host computer 7 and registered. Therefore, only the image data of the photographed image required by the user can be registered in the host computer 7.

After confirming that the fee paid by the user has been paid using the fee payment device 12, an identification number and a password for accessing the transferred photographed image are issued, and the user transfers the image. When trying to receive a photographed image, we checked the identification number and password and provided the photographed image,
The user must pay the fee and obtain the identification number and the password in order to obtain the transferred captured image, and the rental shop 1 can collect the charged fee for the lent digital camera 3 more reliably. .

The user terminal 10 and the host computer 7 are connected via the Internet (network) 11 or the like, and the image data registered in the host computer 7 is provided to the user terminal 10. It is possible to obtain a photographed image related to image data in a suitable place.

When the terminal device 4 installed in the rental shop 1 is connected to the lent digital camera 3 and the image data of the photographed image stored in the digital camera 3 is read, the digital camera 3 is connected. It is possible to determine whether or not the set terminal device is the terminal device 4 installed in the rental store 1 and read out the image data of the captured image stored when the terminal device 4 is installed in the rental store 1 As a result, the image data of the photographed image can be read out only at the rental shop 1 where the digital camera has been lent, and the lent digital camera can be protected from theft, etc.
Digital cameras to be lent can be managed reliably.

In the above-described embodiment, the host computer 7 charges the user in accordance with the image data transferred from the terminal device 4 to the host computer 7, but in accordance with the image data transferred from the terminal device 4, You may charge.

In this embodiment, the rental shop 1 is 1
Although only one rental store is shown, the present invention is not limited to one rental store, and may be a chain of a plurality of rental stores 1. Furthermore, not only at the rental store 1 that lent the digital camera 3 but also at any rental store in the chain to which the rental store 1 belongs, the image stored in the digital camera lent from the terminal device installed at the rental store. Data may be read out. In this case, the user can obtain a captured image stored in the digital camera without being limited to the place where the digital camera is used. Further, by installing the rental store 1 at a terminal station nationwide or at a convenience store, the convenience is further extended.

(Other Embodiments of the Present Invention) In order to operate various devices to realize the functions of the above-described embodiments, an apparatus connected to the various devices or a computer in a system is connected to the above-described embodiment. Supply the software program code to realize the functions of
The present invention also includes those implemented by operating the various devices according to a program stored in a computer (CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus.

In this case, the program code of the software implements the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the program code itself and means for supplying the program code to the computer are provided.
For example, a recording medium storing such a program code constitutes the present invention. As a recording medium for storing such a program code, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, C
D-ROM, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, R
OM or the like can be used.

When the computer executes the supplied program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (operating system) or other operating system running on the computer. Needless to say, even when the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized in cooperation with application software and the like, such program codes are included in the embodiments of the present invention.

Further, after the supplied program code is stored in the memory provided in the function expansion board of the computer or the function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion board or the function expansion unit is specified based on the instruction of the program code. It is needless to say that the present invention also includes a case where the CPU or the like provided in the first embodiment performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

[0063]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When the image data stored in the lent digital camera is read, and the read image data is stored in the image data storage means, a fee is charged in accordance with the image data. The user can easily use the rented digital camera without purchasing or always carrying the digital camera. In addition, the lending side can reliably charge for the lent digital camera by charging when storing the image data stored in the digital camera in the image data storage means.

After confirming the payment of the charged fee, an identification number and a password for receiving the provision of the image data stored in the image data storage means are issued.
When the image data stored in the image data storage means is provided in response to a request from the user who receives the provision of the image data and the identification number and the password, the lending side transmits the image data to the lent digital camera. It is possible to collect and manage the fees charged more securely.

When the lent terminal can read out the image data of the photographed image stored in the lent digital camera, the renting side of the digital camera reads out the image data of the photographed image. The digital camera to be lent can be protected from theft and the like, and the digital camera to be lent can be reliably managed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a digital camera rental system according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a host computer 7 according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a terminal device 4 according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing operation at the time of lending and return of the digital camera lending system.

FIG. 5 shows a captured image stored in a host computer 7 in a digital camera rental system, which is stored in a user terminal 10;
6 is a flowchart showing a processing operation provided to the user.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Rental shop 2 Center station 3 Digital camera 4 Terminal device 6 Operation part 7 Host computer 8 Display part 10 User terminal 11 Internet (network) 12 Fee payment device 13 Communication line

Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. A digital camera lending system in which a first terminal for providing image data and a second terminal that lends a digital camera are connected via a network, the system lending the digital camera. Image data reading means for reading image data of a captured image stored in the digital camera; image data storage means for storing image data read by the image data reading means; and storing image data in the image data storage means When doing
A digital camera lending system, comprising: a charging unit for charging in accordance with the image data. 2. An image data selecting means for selecting image data read by the image data reading means, wherein the image data storing means stores the image data selected by the image data selecting means. The digital camera lending system according to claim 1. 3. An image data providing means for providing image data stored in the image data storage means in response to a request from a third terminal for receiving image data connected via a network. The digital camera lending system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 4. An identification number issuing means for issuing an identification number and a password for receiving provision of the image data stored in the image data storage means after confirming payment of the fee charged by the charging means, 4. The digital camera lending system according to claim 3, wherein the image data providing unit provides the image data stored in the image data storage unit according to the identification number and the password. 5. 5. The digital camera according to claim 1, wherein the second terminal is capable of reading out image data of a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera. Camera rental system. 6. The image data of a photographed image stored in the rented digital camera can be read out by a plurality of renting terminals connected via a network. The digital camera lending system according to any one of the preceding claims. 7. An image data reading means for reading image data of a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera, an image data transmitting means for transmitting the image data read by the image data reading means, and the image data transmission A charge requesting unit for requesting payment of a charged fee in accordance with the image data transmitted by the unit. 8. An image data selecting means for selecting image data read by the image data reading means, wherein the image data transmitting means transmits the image data selected by the image data selecting means. The information processing device according to claim 7. 9. An image data receiving means for receiving the transmitted image data, an image data storing means for storing the image data received by the image data receiving means, and storing the received image data in the image data storing means. An information processing apparatus, comprising: a charging unit configured to charge based on the image data when storing. 10. The image processing apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising an image data providing unit that provides the image data stored in the image data storage unit in response to a request from a user who receives the provision of the image data. Information processing device. 11. An identification number issuing means for notifying an identification number and a password for receiving provision of the image data stored in the image data storage means after confirming payment of the fee charged by the charging means, The information processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the image data providing unit provides the image data stored in the image data storage unit according to the identification number and the password. 12. A digital camera lent by a lending user, comprising a photographed image storage means for storing image data of a photographed image, wherein the image data stored in the photographed image storage means by the lending side terminal is provided. Digital camera characterized by being readable. 13. An image data of a photographed image stored in a lent digital camera is read, and the read image data is stored in an image data storage means, and the read image data is stored in the image data storage means according to the image data stored in the image data storage means. Digital camera lending management method characterized by charging. 14. The method according to claim 13, wherein when the read image data is stored in the image data storage means, the read image data is selected and the selected image data is stored in the image data storage means. Lending management method of digital camera described in. 15. The digital camera lending according to claim 13, wherein the image data stored in the image data storage unit is provided in response to a request from a user who receives the provision of the image data. Management method. 16. After confirming payment of the charged fee,
Issuing an identification number and a password for receiving the provision of the image data stored in the image data storage means, when providing the image data in response to a request from the user who receives the provision of the image data, the identification number and 16. The lending management method for a digital camera according to claim 15, wherein the image data stored in the image data storage unit is provided according to a password. 17. The image data of a photographed image stored in the lent digital camera can be read out by the renting terminal.
16. The lending management method for a digital camera according to any one of items 16 to 16. 18. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to function as each of the means according to claim 1 is recorded. 19. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the processing procedure of the digital camera lending management method according to any one of claims 13 to 17. 20. A program for causing a computer to function as each means according to claim 1. Description: A program for causing a computer to execute the processing procedure of the digital camera lending management method according to any one of claims 13 to 17.