JP2002269371A - Content ordering system and content ordering method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide excellent convenience and entertainment to both a side providing information and a side utilizing information in a system for receiving image data as contents. SOLUTION: In a content order receiving system, original image data C created by a primary creator terminal 10 is provided.
The NT is stored in the image storage server 30. The order receiving server 50 transmits the original image data C by the secondary user terminal 40.
Upon receiving an order or processing order for NT, the charging / settlement server 60 performs charging and settlement for the original image data CNT, the order receiving server 80 receives an order for output of the original image data CNT, and the content output device 90 stores the image Server 30
And outputs the original image data CNT read from the printer as output image data or output printed matter PRT.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a content order receiving system and a content order receiving method for receiving an order for image data as a content via a network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the development of a network system such as the Internet, it has become possible for many people to share various information. Further, a system for buying and selling goods and the like via such a network system is being established. In such a system, it is possible not only to buy and sell physical goods but also to buy and sell digital information such as image data, that is, information itself, and to buy and sell the information.

[0003]

By the way, information such as digital contents is easily copied, and
Has the property of being easily tampered with. Therefore, in order to implement such a system for buying and selling information on a network, it is necessary to restrict access to the information from the viewpoint of protection of copyright and the like, but such a system has not been established. Is the current situation.

On the other hand, in such a system, by accessing information shared via a network and processing the information in accordance with the preference of the individual, the individual can make maximum use of the information. There is also an advantage. Further, in such a system, it is possible for the information provider to obtain satisfaction by presenting his / her own information as a work to the public.

[0005] However, such a system is not available to the information provider in terms of the protection of copyright and the like described above, and it is not possible to sufficiently present its own information as a work to the public. I couldn't do it. Therefore, such a system does not accumulate abundant information, so that it is not attractive to a user who uses the information.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible for an information provider to promote the provision of information by appropriately protecting the information to be provided. For those who use the information, the provided information can be ordered or further processed into the desired information and ordered, providing excellent convenience to both the information providing side and the information using side It is an object of the present invention to provide a content order receiving system and a content order receiving method capable of providing high entertainment.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a contents order receiving system for achieving the above-mentioned object, comprising a plurality of first terminals for creating image data as contents, and an image created by the plurality of first terminals. A data receiving device that receives data via the network, an image storing device that receives and stores the image data received by the data receiving device via the network, and an order for image data stored in the image storing device via the network Or, a plurality of second terminals for processing orders and a plurality of second terminals
An order receiving device that receives an order or processing order for image data requested from each of the terminals, a charging and settlement device that performs charging and settlement for the ordered or processed image data, and charging and settlement by the charging and settlement device. In response to the settlement, an order receiving device for receiving, via a network, the output of the image data ordered or processed by the second terminal to the order receiving device, and an image data for which the order or the processed order has been processed is transmitted to the network. And an output device that supplies the image data via a network or as a printed matter, which is supplied from the image storage device via the network.

[0008] In such a content order receiving system according to the present invention, the image data created by the first terminal is centrally stored in the image storage device, and the desired image data is ordered or requested by the second terminal. A processing order is output, and the image data is output via a network or as a printed matter.

[0009] The content order receiving system further includes a ranking counting device that counts the popularity of the image data created by the first terminal as a ranking, and the ranking counting device is connected to a billing and settlement device via a network. Based on the supplied charging information for each image data, the popularity of the image data can be totaled as a ranking.Furthermore, the prize sending device can use the ranking result totaled by the ranking totaling device to display the image data having the higher rank. The prize can also be sent to the created first terminal.

[0010] Further, in the content order receiving method according to the present invention, which achieves the above-described object, the image receiving apparatus receives content image data created by a plurality of first terminals via a network, and receives the received image data. Data is supplied to and stored in the image storage device via the network, and an order or processing order of the image data stored in the image storage device is performed by the plurality of second terminals via the network. Thereby, the order or processing order of the image data requested from each of the plurality of second terminals is received, and the charging and settlement device performs the charging and settlement for the ordered or processed image data, and the order receiving device , A note is charged by the second terminal in response to charging and settlement by the charging and settlement device. The output of the image data that has been ordered or processed orders reception device is orders via a network,
The image data ordered or processed is supplied from the image storage device to the output device via the network, and the output device outputs the image data via the network or as a printed matter.

In the content order receiving method according to the present invention, the image data created by the first terminal is centrally stored in the image storage device, and the desired image data can be ordered or ordered by the second terminal. A processing order is output, and the image data is output via a network or as a printed matter.

[0012] Further, in this content order receiving method, a ranking totaling device that totalizes the popularity of image data created by the first terminal as a ranking is used for each image data supplied from a charging and settlement device via a network. Based on the billing information, the popularity of the image data can be totaled as a ranking, and the prize sending device generates the first image data in which the ranking result totaled by the ranking totaling device is higher. It is also possible to send prizes to the terminal.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

This embodiment is a content order receiving system capable of receiving and processing digital contents such as image data via a network. This content order receiving system accepts image data as digital content from a primary creator as a content providing user, and allows the image data to be browsed on a network, based on image data created by the primary creator. A secondary user who is a member user of the content order receiving system can place an order or process order.

As shown in FIG. 1, a content order receiving system includes a primary creator terminal 10 used by a primary creator to create image data as a content, and a data receiving server for receiving image data created by the primary creator. 20 and an image storage server 3 for storing image data
0, a secondary user terminal 40 owned by the secondary user, and 2
An order reception server 50 for receiving an order for image data from a next user; a charging / settlement server 60 for charging and settlement for the ordered image data; an image processing server 70 for performing various processes on the image data; Server 80 that receives an order, a content output device 90 that outputs the ordered image data by downloading it via a network or outputs it as a printed matter, and an output that performs processing for downloading the image data or shipping the printed matter A management terminal 100, a ranking counting device 110 for counting the popularity of the image data created by the primary creator as a ranking, and a prize sending device 120 for performing a process for sending a prize to the primary creator ranked higher. Is provided.

[0016] Of these devices, the image storage server 3
0, an order receiving server 80, a content output device 90, an output management terminal 100, a ranking tallying device 110, and a prize sending device 120 constitute a so-called backyard, and include a data receiving server 20, an order receiving server 50, a billing / settlement server 60, The image processing server 70 constitutes a server group as a so-called storefront corresponding to the user. Further, a network connecting the primary creator terminal 10 and the data receiving server 20 and a network connecting the secondary user terminal 40 and the order receiving server 50, the billing / settlement server 60 and the image processing server 70 are the so-called Internet or the like. Shows a network that can be accessed by all of the users, including a data reception server 20, an order reception server 50,
Billing / settlement server 60 and image processing server 70, image storage server 30, order receiving server 80, content output device 90, output management terminal 100, ranking totaling device 110
The network connecting the prize sending device 120 and the prize sending device 120 indicates a network based on a business entity such as a so-called intranet. That is, in the content order receiving system, the plurality of primary creator terminals 10 are connected to the data receiving server 20, and the plurality of secondary user terminals 40 connect the order receiving server 50, the billing / settlement server 60, and the image processing server 70. It is connected to the network.

The primary creator terminal 10 is a device that can be connected to a network such as the Internet.
Computer Graphics (Comput
er Graphics; CG), or a device such as a personal computer capable of capturing captured image data serving as content, or at least image data serving as content by capturing a subject. It can be a shooting booth that you can get.

For example, when the primary creator terminal 10 can generate image data such as computer graphics, the primary creator terminal 10 is set as an environment in which image processing software such as rendering software can operate. Image data such as computer graphics is created as image data as content in response to an operation via the operation unit. As this image data,
It may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, for example, a parallax image data sequence for producing a holographic stereogram. Also, the primary creator terminal 10
In the case where the photographed image data can be imported or the photographing booth is used, the photographed image data itself is created as image data as content in accordance with an operation through the operation unit of the primary creator. Then, an image obtained by arbitrarily processing the photographed image data is created as image data as content. The image data may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, and may be, for example, a parallax image data sequence for producing a holographic stereogram.

At this time, the primary creator terminal 10 creates image data based on a predetermined format defined in the content order receiving system.
Various formats can be considered as the format. For example, in the case of two-dimensional image data, a so-called G
A general file such as an IF file format can be used. The content order receiving system prepares one or more kinds of such formats, and allows the primary creator to freely create image data according to this format. In addition, when creating a parallax image data sequence for creating a holographic stereogram, the primary creator terminal 10 uses temporal and / or spatial information necessary for shooting and / or generating image data. Are used based on a predetermined format defined in the content order receiving system. Such parameters include
The photographing angle of view, the photographing distance indicating the positional relationship between the photographing viewpoint and the subject, the moving distance and photographing pitch of the photographing device, the exposure angle at what viewing angle, and the exposure pitch at what exposure pitch. Conceivable.

The primary creator terminal 10 generates various types of additional information relating to the created image data. Here, the additional information includes information indicating the format of the image data described above. Further, as the additional information, there can be mentioned, for example, information on transfer of copyright for each created image data. In other words, the primary creator can arbitrarily set the handling of the created image data, and the primary creator terminal 10 operates the primary creator in accordance with the operation via the operation unit of the primary creator for each image data to be created. Generates information about the transfer of rights. For example,
The primary creator terminal 10 provides information indicating whether the created image data is to be paid or free for distribution to the secondary user, information indicating a fee for distributing the created image data for a fee, Information indicating whether or not processing of the image data is permitted, information indicating the restrictions on processing when the processing of the created image data is permitted, information indicating whether the processing is paid or free, processing at a charge Is generated as additional information. Of course, the primary creator terminal 10 can also generate information about the primary creator, such as the name and address of the primary creator, as additional information. When providing the created image data to the public through the content order receiving system, the primary creator terminal 10 attaches additional data including additional information to each created image data and accepts the data. Supply it to the server 20.

Further, the primary creator terminal 10 can display the result of totaling the popularity of the created image data as a ranking on a display unit (not shown). In this case, the primary creator terminal 10 accesses the data reception server 20 via a predetermined connection company, and displays information indicating the ranking result on the display unit. Therefore, the primary creator can browse the ranking result via the display unit.

Such a primary creator terminal 10
It functions as a user interface that allows the next creator to exchange information with a business operator via a network.

When image data and additional data are supplied from the primary creator terminal 10, the data receiving server 20 temporarily stores these data and then supplies them to the image storage server 30. Further, when the primary creator wants to check the ranking of the image data created by the primary creator, the data receiving server 20 sets the primary creator terminal 1
It acts as a bridge between 0 and the ranking totaling device 110. That is, when a connection request is made from the primary creator terminal 10, the data reception server 20 accesses the ranking counting device 110 and
From the information indicating the ranking result. Then, the data reception server 20 displays a predetermined screen indicating the ranking result on a display unit (not shown) of the primary creator terminal 10. The information indicating the ranking result may be information in which the primary creator terminal 10 designates arbitrary image data to display only the ranking result of the corresponding image data, or the ranking of all or a part of the image data. The result may be displayed.

The data receiving server 20 accepts image data created by the primary creator terminal 10 so that the primary creator terminal 10 can exchange information with a business operator. Function as

The image storage server 30 has a large-capacity storage medium (not shown) such as a hard disk drive, for example, and stores various image data created by the primary creator in a unified manner. The image storage server 3
0 stores additional data in association with the image data.
Further, the image storage server 30 supplies the requested image data to the image processing server 70 in response to the data request control signal supplied from the image processing server 70. Further, the image storage server 30 can also temporarily store the image data processed by the secondary user. Further, the image storage server 30 supplies the requested image data to the content output device 90 in response to the data request control signal supplied from the order receiving server 80 and the content output device 90.

The image storage server 30 accumulates various types of image data and additional data in an integrated manner. The image data stored in the image storage server 30 is read as needed.

The secondary user terminal 40 is a belonging of a secondary user, such as a personal computer, a mobile phone or a portable information terminal, which can be connected to a network such as the Internet. When ordering image data, the secondary user terminal 40 makes a connection request to the order reception server 50 via a predetermined connection company, and when the connection is permitted, the order reception server 50 sends an order request. A predetermined initial screen is downloaded, and the initial screen is displayed on a display unit (not shown). Further, when the secondary user makes an order request by operating a button or the like on this initial screen, the secondary user terminal 40 orders the order data in response to the order data request from the order reception server 50. It is supplied to the reception server 50. The order data is data composed of various information indicating the contents of the order, and indicates that the secondary user is a member of the content ordering system and is a qualified person who can order image data. It contains at least a unique password. As a result, when the order is approved, the secondary user terminal 40 starts the order reception server 5
From 0, a predetermined menu screen for ordering is downloaded, and this menu screen is displayed on the display unit. In addition, 2
The next user terminal 40 downloads the preview image of the ordered image data from the image processing server 70, and displays the preview image on the display unit.

The secondary user terminal 40 can perform processing of image data based on the preview image according to the operation of the secondary user via an operation unit (not shown) as necessary. For example, the secondary user terminal 40 can perform a process of combining prepared image data with the downloaded preview image. On this occasion,
The secondary user terminal 40 identifies a format when the primary creator created the image data based on the additional data attached to the image data based on the preview image, and based on the format, processes the image data. Perform processing. For example, when the secondary user terminal 40 performs the processing on the disparity image data sequence for creating the holographic stereogram, the secondary user terminal 40 may use the temporal and / or spatial characteristics described above attached to the disparity image data sequence. Processing is performed based on various parameters as information.

Note that this processing need not necessarily be performed by the secondary user terminal 40. In the content order receiving system, for example, when synthesizing other image data with the downloaded preview image, the secondary user terminal 40 performs processing after synthesizing other image data with the preview image. Is generated on the screen displayed on the display unit, and this image image is uploaded to the image processing server 70, the image processing server 70 performs an actual combining process, and the preview image is displayed by the secondary user. You may make it download to the terminal 40 again. Of course, the secondary user terminal 40 does not have to perform the image data processing based on the preview image.

In response to such an operation, when the secondary user performs a predetermined operation insisting on deciding an order through the operation unit, the secondary user terminal 40 checks the preview image and places an order. Confirmation control signal indicating that the order is received
Supply 0. Then, the secondary user terminal 40 downloads a predetermined payment method screen related to payment of the fee from the order receiving server 50, and displays the payment method screen on the display unit. The secondary user terminal 40 selects a payment method by operating a button or the like on the payment method screen by the secondary user, and supplies a payment method control signal indicating that to the order reception server 50. Furthermore, the secondary user terminal 4
0, the secondary user inputs predetermined payment information via the operation unit in response to a request for payment information, which is information relating to a payment method required for payment of a fee, from the charging / settlement server 60; This payment information is supplied to the charging / settlement server 60 as the above-mentioned order data. Here, the payment information includes at least information on a payment method of the fee. For example, when the secondary user desires to pay by a credit card, the credit card company name and the credit card number are displayed. If the secondary user wishes to withdraw from the bank account, the name of the bank and the number of the cash card are recorded.
The secondary user terminal 40 is connected to the charging / settlement server 60
, A payment completion control signal indicating that the payment has been completed is supplied, and a reception completion control signal indicating that the reception of the order has been completed is supplied from the order reception server 50.

The fee paid by the secondary user terminal 40 is paid to the business operator that operates the content order receiving system and the primary creator who created the ordered image data.

The secondary user terminal 40 functions as a user interface when placing an order, and enables a secondary user to exchange information with a business operator via a network. Communication terminal.

The order receiving server 50 is used for the secondary user terminal 4
When a connection request is made from 0, the above-mentioned predetermined initial screen for order is displayed on a display unit (not shown) of the secondary user terminal 40. The order receiving server 50 is supplied with various information indicating the contents of the order as the above-described order data from the secondary user terminal 40, and performs various processes related to the order based on the order data. Specifically, the order reception server 50
When there is a request for an order from the secondary user terminal 40, a secondary user inquiry is made. This inquiry is performed by referring to the above-mentioned password unique to the secondary user. As a result, when the secondary user is a qualified person, the above-described predetermined menu screen for order is displayed on the display screen of the secondary user terminal 40, and the secondary user terminal 40 uses the menu screen through this menu screen. In response to the selection operation, the image processing server 7 transmits a preview display instruction control signal for displaying a preview image of the image data on the display unit of the secondary user terminal 40.
Supply 0. Then, when the above-described confirmation control signal is supplied from the secondary user terminal 40, the order receiving server 50 displays the predetermined payment method screen described above on the secondary user terminal 40.
And a charging instruction control signal for instructing charging is supplied to the charging / settlement server 60 in accordance with the selection operation by the secondary user terminal 40 via the payment method screen.
Further, the order receiving server 50 includes a billing / settlement server 60.
Supplies a charge completion control signal indicating that the billing process is completed to the secondary user terminal 40 and supplies order receiving data indicating the contents of the order to the order receiving server 80. I do.

The order receiving server 50 receives an order for image data from the secondary user terminal 40, and provides the secondary user terminal 40 with a window for exchanging information with a business operator. Function as

When the above-described charging instruction control signal is supplied from the order receiving server 50, the charging / settlement server 60
It requests the payment information described above from the next user terminal 40. When the billing / settlement server 60 receives the payment information from the secondary user terminal 40 as order data,
The accounting process is executed, and the above-described payment completion control signal is supplied to the secondary user terminal 40, and the above-mentioned accounting completion control signal is supplied to the order receiving server 50. In addition, billing
The settlement server 60 adds the accounting data indicating the accounting information such as the number of accounting cases and the amount of accounting for each image data to the ranking totaling device 11.
Supply 0. At this time, the charging / settlement server 60 may supply the charging data to the ranking totaling device 110 every time there is an order, and periodically collectively rank the charging data for the orders placed within a predetermined period. Tabulation device 11
It may be supplied to 0.

The billing / settlement server 60 is responsible for all processes related to billing and settlement.

The image processing server 70 includes the order receiving server 5
When the above-described preview display instruction control signal is supplied from 0, a data request control signal indicating that image data to be displayed is requested is supplied to the image storage server 30. Then, the image processing server 70 performs processing as needed on the image data read in response to the data request control signal, supplies the image data to the secondary user terminal 40 as a preview image, and displays the preview image on the display unit. Let it. The image processing server 70 converts the parallax image data sequence stored in the image storage server 30 in a format suitable for producing a holographic stereogram into a format suitable for preview display, for example, as image processing. Alternatively, if necessary, a process of combining a plurality of image data is performed.

As described above, if the secondary user wants to process image data, but the secondary user terminal 40 does not perform substantial processing, the image processing server 70 Processing is performed on the image image of the processed image data uploaded from the secondary user terminal 40, and the preview image is displayed on the secondary user terminal 4.
Download to 0 again.

The image processing server 70 performs a process on the image data and generates a preview image for displaying a preview.

When the order receiving server 50 receives the above-mentioned order receiving data from the order receiving server 50, the order receiving server 80 downloads the ordered image data via a network and outputs the image data or instructs to print the image data. Is output to the content output device 90, and a data request control signal indicating that image data to be output is requested is supplied to the image storage server 30. .

The order receiving server 80 performs overall processing related to receiving an order for outputting image data.

The content output device 90 is connected to the order receiving server 8.
When an output instruction control signal for instructing output of image data is supplied from 0, a data request control signal indicating that the corresponding image data is requested is supplied to the image storage server 30. The image data read out in response to the data request control signal is output. At this time, when outputting the image data by downloading the image data, the content output device 90 transmits the image data read from the image storage server 30 to the output management terminal 100. Further, when outputting the image data as a printed matter, the content output device 90 is configured to store the image data in the image storage server 30.
The image data read from the printer is printed and discharged, and supplied to the output management terminal 100. Then, the content output device 90 supplies the output management terminal 100 with an output end control signal indicating that the output has ended.

The print output device 90 generates designated image data to be finally output to the secondary user or a printed matter of the designated image data.

When the output management terminal 100 is supplied with an output end control signal indicating that the output of the image data or the printed matter has been completed from the content output device 90, the output management terminal 100 performs various processes for managing the output. Specifically, the output management terminal 100
Generates information such as a destination and image data in order to output specified image data to a correct destination or ship printed matter. The image data or the printed matter is output when the output preparation is completed. As a form of shipping when the image data is output as printed matter, for example, a transportation consignment to a shipping company or the like, a mail consignment, or the like can be considered. The output management terminal 100 generates output information indicating that the image data or the printed matter has been output, records the information on, for example, a hard disk drive or the like, or displays the information on a display unit (not shown).

The output management terminal 100 performs various processes such as generating and managing various information necessary for outputting image data or printed matter to a secondary user who is a correct destination.

The ranking totaling device 110 totalizes the popularity of the image data as a ranking based on the charging data supplied from the charging / settlement server 60 every time an image data is ordered or periodically. The ranking totaling device 110 supplies information indicating the ranking result to the prize sending device 120.

Such a ranking totaling device 110 is
It is provided to provide an incentive for improving the willingness to create a primary creator, and contributes to improving the entertainment of the content ordering system.

The prize sending device 120 performs a process for sending a prize to the primary creator who created the image data having the higher ranking based on the information indicating the ranking result supplied from the ranking totalizing device 110. Specifically, the prize sending device 120 generates information such as a destination and corresponding image data in order to send a prize to a correct destination. The form of sending out the prize may be, for example, a shipping consignment or a mailing consignment to a shipping company or the like, as in the case of the printed matter shipping described above. Of course, the prize may be in a data format that can be delivered to the primary creator via the network. The prize delivery device 120
It generates shipping information indicating that the prize has been sent, and records this information on, for example, a hard disk drive or the like or displays it on a display unit (not shown).

Such a prize sending device 120 is provided to provide an incentive for improving the willingness to create a primary creator, in cooperation with the ranking totaling device 110, and is provided in the content order receiving system. It contributes to improving entertainment.

The content order receiving system including such devices exchanges information as shown in FIG. 2 between the devices and receives an order for outputting image data. In addition,
In the figure, white arrows indicate information that is passed in the process of uploading image data when the image data created by the primary creator is provided for public viewing via the content ordering system. Arrows indicate information passed in the process of ordering or processing image data by the secondary user, and arrows with diagonal lines therein indicate incidental information performed after the order or processing order by the secondary user. It shows the information passed in a simple process. Hereinafter, the image data created by the primary creator will be referred to as “original image data”, and the finally output image data or printed matter will be referred to as “output image data or printed matter”, as necessary.

In the content order receiving system, first, the primary creator creates the original image data CNT via the primary creator terminal 10, so that all the processes are started. In the content ordering system, 1
The next creator creates the original image data CNT using the primary creator terminal 10, and transmits the original image data CNT and the additional data AD generated together with the original image data CNT.
Send to In the content order receiving system, the original image data CNT and the additional data AD received by the data receiving server 20 are supplied to the image storage server 30 for storage.

In the content order receiving system, such information is transferred, the original image data CNT is stored in the image storage server 30, and the original image data CNT is provided for public viewing. This original image data C
The NT can browse freely without being a member of the content ordering system. That is, in the content order receiving system, a general user can browse the original image data CNT free of charge by accessing a so-called website operated by the content order receiving system. As described above, in the content order receiving system, by allowing the original image data CNT as the content to be freely viewed, it is possible to urge the general user to become a member with free will.

Further, in the content print order receiving system, the secondary user can order or process image data based on the original image data CNT. Specifically, in the content print order receiving system, the secondary user is the same image data as the original image data CNT, or
Image data obtained by processing the original image data CNT can be ordered as data itself or as printed matter.

In this case, in the content order receiving system, first, the processing is started when the secondary user accesses the order receiving server 50 via the secondary user terminal 40. In the content order receiving system, the secondary user operates the order receiving server 5 via the secondary user terminal 40.
The order data OD is transmitted to 0. That is, in the content order receiving system, when the output image data or the output printed matter PRT is ordered in this way, the original image data CNT specified by the image processing server 70 is read from the image storage server 30 and the original image data CNT is read out. Data CNT
Is subjected to predetermined image processing. The original image data CNT obtained as a result is downloaded to the secondary user terminal 40 as a preview image and displayed on the display unit of the secondary user terminal 40. In the content ordering system, 2
When the next user confirms the preview image and performs processing as necessary, the payment information as the order data OD described above is transferred between the secondary user terminal 40 and the billing / settlement server 60, and the billing is performed. Processing is performed. In the content order receiving system, the order receiving server 50 generates the above-described order data ROD corresponding to the charging process, and the order data ROD is supplied to the order receiving server 80, whereby the output image data or the output printed matter PRT is received. Is done. Then, in the content order receiving system, the image storage server 30 and the content output device 90 are operated in response to an output instruction from the order receiving server 80, and output image data or output printed matter PRT is generated. This output image data or output printed matter PRT is output to the secondary user via the shipping management terminal 100.

In the content order receiving system, such information is transferred, and the output image data or the output printed matter PRT reaches the permission of the secondary user.

Further, in the content printing order receiving system, the primary creator can receive a prize when the original image data CNT created by the primary creator is used by many secondary users and the ranking is higher. .

In this case, in the content order receiving system, first, the charging / settlement server 60 converts the charging data MD for each original image data CNT into the ranking totaling device 11.
0, and the ranking of each original image data CNT is totaled by the ranking totaling device 110 based on the billing data MD. Then, in the content order receiving system, the prize PRZ is sent to the primary creator who created the higher ranking original image data CNT via the prize sending device 120 based on the information indicating the ranking result. The ranking result can be viewed by the primary creator at any time.

In the content order receiving system, such information is transferred, and the prize PRZ reaches the permission of the primary creator.

More specifically, the content order receiving system executes a series of processing as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 to receive an order for image data output or processing order based on the original image data CNT. . In the figure,
The processing contents of each device in the content order receiving system are shown, and the timing of information transfer between these devices is also shown. Also, in the figure, a white arrow uploads the original image data CNT when the original image data CNT created by the primary creator is provided to the public through the content ordering system as described above. The information that is passed in the process, the black arrow, as described above,
The information passed in the process of ordering or processing image data by the secondary user indicates the information, and the arrow with a diagonal line inside indicates the attached or processed after the order or processing order by the secondary user as described above. It shows the information passed in a typical process. Further, the primary creator terminal 10 and the secondary user terminal 40 in FIG. 1 may actually indicate the primary creator and the secondary user, respectively.

The process of uploading the original image data CNT created by the primary creator in the content order receiving system can be represented by one step, that is, a data receiving and storing step.

First, in the content order receiving system, as shown in FIG. 3, original image data CNT is created by the primary creator terminal 10 in step S1. Further, in the content order receiving system, in step S2, additional data AD is generated corresponding to the original image data CNT created by the primary creator terminal 10. The original image data CNT to which the additional data AD is attached is transmitted to the data reception server 20.

Then, in the content order receiving system, in step S3, after the original image data CNT to which the additional data AD is attached is temporarily stored by the data receiving server 20, the original image data CNT to which the additional data AD is attached is stored. It is supplied to the image storage server 30. In the content order receiving system, in step S4, the original image data CNT to which the additional data AD is attached is stored in the image storage server 30, and a series of processing ends.

As described above, in the content order receiving system, the original image data CNT created by the primary creator is stored in the image storage server 30, and the general user can use the plurality of original image data created by the plurality of primary creators. The data CNT can be freely browsed.

Further, in the content order receiving system, the process of placing an order or processing order based on the original image data CNT by the secondary user is performed through a series of processes as shown in FIGS. This process has four steps: a connection and user inquiry step,
The process is roughly divided into a reception and reception content confirmation process, a payment confirmation and order reception process, and an output process.

First, in the content order receiving system, as shown in FIG. 4, a connection and a user inquiry process are performed. In the content order receiving system, step S
At 11, the secondary user terminal 40 accesses the order receiving server 50. This access process
For example, a secondary user activates so-called browsing software for browsing a so-called website, and a URL (Uniform Resource) indicating a website for placing an order.
urce Locator) is input via an operation unit (not shown), and attempts are made to establish communication between the secondary user terminal 40 and the order receiving server 50 via a predetermined connection company. In the content order receiving system, a connection request control signal C1 for requesting a connection is supplied from the secondary user terminal 40 to the order receiving server 50 in response to the access processing. Accordingly, in the content order receiving system, when the connection is permitted, the order receiving server 50
The above-mentioned predetermined initial screen IV for ordering is downloaded to the secondary user terminal 40 and displayed on a display unit (not shown) of the secondary user terminal 40.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, order data is generated by the secondary user inputting predetermined information via the operation unit, and the order data OD is uploaded to the order receiving server 50. As a result, the order receiving server 50 from the secondary user terminal 40
Is supplied with the order data OD.

Then, in the content order receiving system, in step S12, the order receiving server 50 queries the secondary user. However, although the inquiry of the secondary user is not always performed, when the access right to the image data is restricted, the password based on the order data OD is verified by verifying the password. The next user is queried.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, when the eligibility of the secondary user is authenticated and the order is permitted, a reception and a reception content confirmation step are performed. In the content order receiving system, the above-described predetermined menu screen MV for order is downloaded from the order receiving server 50 to the secondary user terminal 40, and the secondary user terminal 40
Is displayed on the display unit. In the content order receiving system, the secondary user selects a desired original image data CNT to order from a menu displayed on the menu screen MV, and a selection button for selecting the original image data CNT via the operation unit. Make an order by manipulating.
Further, in the content order receiving system, when the secondary user wants to perform a processing process on the original image data CNT, a processing order is performed by operating a selection button for selecting the processing. In the content order receiving system, the secondary user terminal 40 sends the selected original image data C
An order content control signal C2 indicating the order content including NT is supplied. Accordingly, in the content order receiving system, in step S13, the order receiving server 50
The received contents such as the selected original image data CNT, the presence / absence of processing, and the order quantity are confirmed.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, the order receiving server 50 causes the image processing server 70 to display a preview image on the display unit of the secondary user terminal 40 based on the selected original image data CNT. Is supplied. Accordingly, in the content order receiving system, predetermined preparation processing for displaying a preview image on the secondary user terminal 40 is performed by the image processing server 70 in step S14. Then, in the content order receiving system, a data request control signal C4 indicating that image data to be preview-displayed is requested is supplied from the image processing server 70 to the image storage server 30.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, the image data PVID is read from the image storage server 30 in response to the data request control signal C4, and is supplied to the image processing server 70. In the content order receiving system, in step S15, predetermined image processing is performed on the image data PVID by the image processing server 70, and the secondary user terminal 40 is provided as a preview image PVI.
Supplied to This preview image PVI is displayed on the display unit of the secondary user terminal 40.

Then, in the content order receiving system, after the secondary user checks the preview image PVI,
If a processing order has been made, in step S16,
The secondary user terminal 40 performs processing on the preview image PVI. Of course, in the content order receiving system, the processing may be performed by the image processing server 70 as described above.
The actual processing is performed on the image of the processed image data uploaded from the next user terminal 40,
The preview image is downloaded to the secondary user terminal 40 again. In the content order receiving system, the processed image data PCI is stored in the image storage server 30.
And temporarily stored in the image storage server 30 in step S17. Further, in the content order receiving system, when a secondary user performs a predetermined operation insisting that an order is determined, an order determination control signal indicating that an order is to be made from the secondary user terminal 40 to the order receiving server 50. C5 is supplied. In the content order receiving system, the final reception content is confirmed by the order reception server 50 in step S18.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, payment confirmation and order receiving steps are performed as shown in FIG. In the content order receiving system, the above-mentioned predetermined payment method screen CV is downloaded from the order receiving server 50 to the secondary user terminal 40 and displayed on the display unit of the secondary user terminal 40. In the content order receiving system, the secondary user selects a desired payment method from a menu displayed on the payment method screen CV, and operates a selection button for selecting the payment method via the operation unit. The payment method control signal C6 is supplied from the secondary user terminal 40 to the order receiving server 50.
In the content order receiving system, the payment method is confirmed by the order receiving server 50 in step S19, and a charging instruction control signal C7 for instructing charging is supplied to the charging / settlement server 60.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, in step S20, predetermined preparation processing for performing charging processing by the charging / settlement server 60 is performed.
The billing / settlement server 60 supplies the secondary user terminal 40 with the payment information request signal C8 for requesting the above-mentioned payment information. Along with this, in the content order receiving system, the secondary user is
The payment information is generated by the secondary user terminal 40 as the above-mentioned order data OD by inputting predetermined payment information via the operation unit in the, and is supplied to the charging / settlement server 60. In the content order receiving system, when order data OD is supplied from the secondary user terminal 40 to the billing / settlement server 60, step S21 is performed.
In, a charging process is executed by the charging / settlement server 60.

Then, in the content order receiving system, the payment completion control signal C9 indicating that the payment has been completed from the charging / settlement server 60 to the secondary user terminal 40.
, And a charging completion control signal C10 indicating that the charging process has been completed is supplied from the charging / settlement server 60 to the order receiving server 50. In the content order receiving system, in step S22, a process for completing the reception of the order is performed by the order reception server 50, and the reception indicating that the reception has been completed is received from the order reception server 50 to the secondary user terminal 40. When the completion control signal C11 is supplied, the order receiving server 5
0 to the order receiving server 80, the order data R
OD is supplied.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, an output step is performed. In the content order receiving system, in step S23, an output instruction control signal C12 is generated by the order receiving server 80 and supplied to the content output device 90. In the content order receiving system, data request control signals C13 and C14 indicating that the original image data CNT to be output are requested are supplied from the order receiving server 80 and the content output device 90 to the image storage server 30. Accordingly, in the content order receiving system, the image data PRI to be output in response to the data request control signals C13 and C14.
D is read from the image storage server 30 and supplied to the content output device 90.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, when the image data is to be output as a printed matter, the printing process of the image data PRID is performed by the content output device 90 in step S24, and further, if necessary, in step S25. In, post-processing of printing is performed. As the post-printing process, for example, a predetermined heating process for the holographic stereogram can be considered. Further, the post-printing process includes, for example, a process of cutting a printed matter into a predetermined size and attaching the printed matter to a predetermined mount.

Subsequently, in the content order receiving system, when the image data is output by downloading, the content output device 90 informs the output management terminal 100 that the output has been completed together with the output image data PRT. The output termination control signal C15 shown is supplied. Further, in the content order receiving system, when the image data is output as a printed matter, an output end control signal indicating that the output has been completed together with the generated output printed matter PRT from the content output device 90 to the output management terminal 100. C15 is supplied. Accordingly, in the content order receiving system, in step S26, predetermined output processing is performed by the output management terminal 100, and output image data or output printed matter PRT is output to the secondary user. The secondary user receives the delivered output image data or output printed matter PRT in step S27, and ends a series of processing.

As described above, in the content order receiving system, the secondary user can make an order or a processing order based on the original image data CNT, and can receive it as output image data or output printed matter PRT.

Further, in the content order receiving system, as an ancillary process performed after an order or processing order by the secondary user, the ranking of the original image data CNT created by the primary creator and the sending of a prize to the top ranking person. And can be done. In the content order receiving system, this process is performed through a series of processes as shown in FIG. This process is
It is roughly divided into two processes, namely, a ranking totalizing process, a ranking browsing process, and a prize sending process.

First, in the content order receiving system, a ranking totalizing step is performed as shown in FIG. In the content order receiving system, charging data MD for each original image data CNT is supplied from the charging / settlement server 60 to the ranking totaling device 110. Accordingly, in the content order receiving system, in step S31, the ranking of each original image data CNT is totaled by the ranking totaling device 110 based on the billing data MD. Then, in the content order receiving system, information RI indicating the ranking result is sent from the ranking totaling device 110 to the prize sending device 120.
Is supplied.

In the content order receiving system, when the ranking of each original image data CNT is totalized in this way, a ranking browsing step is performed as appropriate. In the content order receiving system, the primary creator terminal 10 performs the above-described access processing to the data reception server 20 in step S32. In the content order receiving system, in response to this access processing, the primary creator terminal 10
A connection request control signal C21 for requesting a connection is supplied. Then, in the content order receiving system, when connection is permitted, a call control signal C22 for calling information indicating a ranking result is supplied from the data reception server 20 to the ranking totaling device 110. Along with this, in the content order receiving system, information RI indicating the called ranking result is supplied from the ranking totaling device 110 to the data receiving server 20. Then, in the content order receiving system, the data receiving server 20 sends the primary creator terminal 10
A predetermined screen R showing the ranking result described above.
V is downloaded and displayed on a display unit (not shown) of the primary creator terminal 10.

In the content order receiving system, the primary creator 10 can browse the ranking result in this way. Then, in the content order receiving system, a prize sending step of sending a prize to the primary creator who created the original image data CNT having the higher ranking is performed. In the content order receiving system, in step S33, based on the information RI indicating the ranking result supplied from the ranking counting device 110 in the ranking counting process, the prize sending device 120 creates the higher ranking original image data CNT. A predetermined sending process for sending the prize to the creator is performed, and the prize PRZ is sent to the primary creator. 1
In step S34, the next creator receives the received prize PRZ, and ends a series of processes.

As described above, in the content order receiving system, the ranking of each original image data CNT can be totaled, and the primary creator, when the original image data CNT created by himself becomes higher in the ranking, The prize PRZ can be received.

As described above, in the content order receiving system shown as an embodiment of the present invention, a secondary user can place an order or a processing order based on image data arbitrarily created by a primary creator. Second, for the secondary user, it is possible to obtain any image data with a little effort, and it is possible to provide high convenience and entertainment. In particular, the content order receiving system can provide the secondary user with the image data itself, and also can provide the secondary user with a printed matter. When providing the image data as a printed matter, the content order receiving system can provide not only the image data as a printed matter such as a photograph but also a hologram or a holographic stereogram.

On the other hand, the content ordering system allows the primary creator to provide his / her own work to the public because the created image data as the content can be provided to the public while the image data is appropriately protected. In addition, it is possible to provide a feeling of satisfaction by presenting the work as a product, and to provide an environment that easily raises profits by providing the work as a product, thereby providing high convenience and entertainment. Furthermore, the content ordering system can provide an incentive to improve the willingness to create a primary creator by counting rankings and sending out prizes, and the addition and updating of image data as content can be performed frequently and smoothly. To be performed.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the output print PR composed of a hologram or a holographic stereogram is output by the content output device 90.
Although it is possible to output T, as a technique for producing this holographic stereogram, for example, ○ "Akira Shirakura, Nobuhiro Kihara and Shigeyuki
Baba, “Instant holographic portrait printing sys
tem ”, Proceeding of SPIE, Vol. 3293, pp.246-253,
Jan. 1998 "○" Kihara, Shirakura, Baba: "High-speed hologram portrait print system", 3D image conference 199
8, July 1998 ", in addition to a system for producing a printed matter capable of expressing parallax only in the horizontal direction, ○" Yamaguchi, Honda, Oyama: "Using Lipman holographic stereogram Holographic 3D Printer ", 20th Conference on Image Engineering, January 1989
February "○" Endo, Yamaguchi, Honda, Oyama: "Holographic 3
As described in “-D Printer High Density Recording”, 23rd Image Engineering Conference, December 1992 ”, there is a system for producing printed matter capable of expressing parallax in both vertical and horizontal directions. As the technique 90, a technique for producing a holographic stereogram capable of expressing parallax in one direction or in both the vertical and horizontal directions, such as these techniques, can be used.

The output printed matter PRT of the hologram output from the content output device 90 is a so-called computer hologram that calculates the phase of light from object data such as a three-dimensional shape and color and exposes and records the phase information. There may be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been made assuming that the image processing server 70 performs the process of converting the image data stored in the image storage server 30 into a format suitable for preview display. This processing in the case of producing a printed matter of a graphic stereogram is, specifically, an image in a format suitable for producing a hologram or a holographic stereogram, that is, a group of parallax images including information for each angular direction. The conversion process is performed based on this.

As described above, it goes without saying that the present invention can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0090]

As described above in detail, the content order receiving system according to the present invention includes a plurality of first terminals for creating image data as contents and an image data created by the plurality of first terminals. A data receiving device that receives the data via the network, an image storage device that receives and stores the image data received by the data receiving device via the network, and an order or processing of the image data stored in the image storing device via the network A plurality of second terminals for ordering, an order receiving device for receiving an order or processing order of image data requested from each of the plurality of second terminals, and charging and settlement for the ordered or processed image data. According to the charging and settlement device to be performed and the charging and settlement performed by the charging and settlement device, An order receiving device for receiving, via a network, the output of image data ordered or processed by the terminal 2 from the order receiving device, and the ordered or processed image data supplied from the image storage device via the network; And an output device for outputting the image data via a network or as a printed matter.

Therefore, in the content order receiving system according to the present invention, the image data created by the first terminal is centrally stored in the image storage device, and the desired image data is ordered or processed by the second terminal. By ordering and outputting the image data via a network or as a printed matter, the side that creates and provides the image data as the content can provide the image data for public viewing, and It is possible to provide satisfaction by presenting to the public, and to provide an environment that easily raises profits by providing a work as a product, thereby providing high convenience and entertainment. In addition, the content order receiving system according to the present invention enables a user using image data as a content to easily place an order or a processing order for the provided image data, and to obtain arbitrary image data with a small amount of trouble. And provide high convenience and entertainment.

The content order receiving system includes a ranking totalizing device for totalizing the popularity of the image data created by the first terminal as a ranking. The ranking totalizing device is connected to a charging and settlement device via a network. Based on the supplied charging information for each image data, the popularity of the image data can be totaled as a ranking.Furthermore, the prize sending device can use the ranking result totaled by the ranking totaling device to display the image data having the higher rank. The prize can also be sent to the created first terminal.

Therefore, the content order receiving system according to the present invention can provide an incentive to a person who creates and provides image data as content to improve the motivation to create the image data. Updates can be performed frequently and smoothly.

Further, in the content order receiving method according to the present invention, image data as content created by a plurality of first terminals is received by a data receiving device via a network, and the received image data is received via the network. Supplied to the image storage device and stored,
An order or processing order of the image data stored in the image storage device is performed by the plurality of second terminals via the network, and the image data requested by each of the plurality of second terminals is performed by the order receiving device. The order or processing order is accepted, and the charging and settlement device performs charging and settlement for the ordered or processed order image data,
In accordance with the charging and settlement performed by the charging and settlement device by the order receiving device, the output of the image data ordered or processed by the second terminal to the order receiving device is received via the network, and the order or processing is performed. The ordered image data is supplied from the image storage device to the output device via the network, and the output device outputs the image data via the network or as a printed matter.

Therefore, in the content order receiving method according to the present invention, the image data created by the first terminal is centrally stored in the image storage device, and the desired image data is ordered or processed by the second terminal. By ordering and outputting the image data through a network or as a printed matter, the side that creates and provides the image data as the content can provide the image data for public viewing, and can copy its own work. It is possible to provide satisfaction by presenting it to the public, and it is possible to provide an environment that easily raises profits by providing works as products, and it is possible to provide high convenience and entertainment Becomes In addition, the content order receiving system according to the present invention makes it possible for a user who uses image data as a content to easily place an order or a processing order for the provided image data, and to output arbitrary image data with a small amount of trouble. It can be obtained, and high convenience and entertainment can be provided.

Further, in this content order receiving method, a ranking totaling device that totalizes the popularity of image data created by the first terminal as a ranking is used for each image data supplied from a charging and settlement device via a network. Based on the billing information, the popularity of the image data can be totaled as a ranking, and the prize sending device generates the first image data in which the ranking result totaled by the ranking totaling device is higher. It is also possible to send prizes to the terminal.

Therefore, the content order receiving method according to the present invention can provide an incentive to a person who creates and provides image data as content to improve the willingness to create the image data. And updating can be performed frequently and smoothly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a content order receiving system shown as an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining information passed between devices in the content order receiving system.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a series of processing steps in the content order receiving system, and is a diagram illustrating a data receiving and storing step.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a series of processing steps in the content order receiving system, illustrating a connection and user inquiry step, a reception and a reception content confirmation step.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a series of processing steps in the content order receiving system, and illustrates a payment confirmation and order receiving step and an output step.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a series of processing steps in the content order receiving system, illustrating a ranking totalizing step, a ranking browsing step, and a prize sending step.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 primary creator terminal, 20 data reception server, 30 image storage server, 40 secondary user terminal, 50 order reception server, 60 billing / settlement server, 70 image processing server, 80 order receiving server,
90 content output device, 100 output management terminal,
110 ranking tallying device, 120 prize sending device

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Claims (41)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of first terminals for creating image data as content, a data receiving device for receiving the image data created by the plurality of first terminals via a network, and a data receiving device An image storage device for receiving and storing the received image data via a network, and a plurality of second and / or second orders for ordering or processing the image data stored in the image storage device via the network.
And an order receiving device for receiving an order or processing order of the image data requested from each of the plurality of second terminals, and charging and settlement for charging and settlement for the ordered or processed image data. An order for receiving an output of the image data ordered or processed by the second terminal to the order receiving device via the network in response to the charging and settlement performed by the charging and settlement device. Content, comprising: a device; and an output device that receives the ordered or processed image data from the image storage device via a network and outputs the image data via a network or as a printed matter. Order system. 2. The first terminal generates additional information relating to the created image data, attaches additional data including the additional information to each of the created image data, and attaches the additional data to the data receiving device via a network. 2. The contents order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein the contents are received and supplied. 3. The content order receiving system according to claim 2, wherein the image storage device stores the additional data in association with the image data. 4. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein the second terminal generates order data indicating the contents of the order, and supplies the order data to the order receiving device via a network. system. 5. The second terminal generates payment information, which is information on a payment method required for payment of a fee, as the order data, and supplies the order data to the charging and settlement device via a network. The content order receiving system according to claim 4, wherein 6. The charging and settlement apparatus performs charging and settlement for the ordered or processed image data based on the order data supplied from the second terminal via a network. The content order receiving system according to claim 5, wherein 7. The order receiving device, when the charging process is completed by the charging and settlement device, generates order data indicating the contents of the order, and supplies the order data to the order receiving device via a network. 7. The content order receiving system according to claim 6, wherein: 8. An image processing apparatus for performing predetermined processing on image data, wherein the image processing apparatus performs predetermined processing on the image data supplied from the image storage apparatus via a network, 2. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein a preview image for displaying a preview on the second terminal is generated. 9. The second terminal displays the preview image supplied from the image processing device on a display unit, and, based on a result of the preview image, information on a payment method required for payment of a fee. 9. The contents order receiving system according to claim 8, wherein the payment information is generated as order data, and the order data is supplied to the charging and settlement device via a network. 10. The second terminal displays the preview image supplied from the image processing device on a display unit,
9. The content order receiving system according to claim 8, wherein desired processing is performed on the preview image. 11. The second terminal generates payment information, which is information on a payment method required for payment of a fee, as order data, and supplies the order data to the charging and settlement device via a network. 11. The content order receiving system according to claim 10, wherein: 12. The second terminal displays the preview image supplied from the image processing device on a display unit,
9. The contents order receiving system according to claim 8, wherein an image image of image data after processing of the preview image is generated, and the image image is supplied to the image processing apparatus via a network. 13. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus performs processing based on the image image, and supplies the preview image as a second preview image to the second terminal via a network. Item 12. The content order receiving system according to Item 12. 14. The second terminal displays the second preview image supplied from the image processing device on the display unit, and according to a result of the second preview image,
14. The content order receiving method according to claim 13, wherein payment information, which is information on a payment method required for payment of a fee, is generated as order data, and the order data is supplied to the charging and settlement device via a network. system. 15. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, further comprising an output management terminal that manages output of the image data output by the output device via a network or as a printed matter. 16. A ranking counting device for counting the popularity of the image data created by the first terminal as a ranking, wherein the ranking counting device is supplied from the charging and settlement device via a network. 2. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein the popularity of the image data is totaled as a ranking based on the charging information for each image data. 17. A prize sending device that performs a process for sending a prize to the first terminal that has created image data of a higher rank, the ranking result being counted by the ranking counting device. 17. The content order receiving system according to claim 16, wherein: 18. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein said first terminal generates said image data by computer graphics. 19. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein said first terminal is capable of taking in the photographed image data. 20. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein the first terminal obtains the image data by photographing at least a subject. 21. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein said image data is two-dimensional or three-dimensional. 22. The content ordering system according to claim 1, wherein said image data is a parallax image data sequence for producing a holographic stereogram. 23. The content order receiving system according to claim 1, wherein the first terminal creates the image data based on a predetermined format prepared in advance. 24. Image data as content created by a plurality of first terminals is received by a data receiving device via a network, and the received image data is supplied to and stored in an image storage device via a network. The order or processing order of the image data stored in the image storage device is performed by a plurality of second terminals via a network, and the order receiving device performs an order from each of the plurality of second terminals. The requested order or processing order of the image data is received, the charging and settlement device performs the charging and settlement for the ordered or processed image data, the order receiving device, the charging and settlement device performs the charging and settlement. In response to the settlement, the second terminal orders or adds an order to the order receiving device. The output of ordered the image data is orders via a network, the image data that is an order or processing order is supplied to an output device from the image storage apparatus via a network,
A content order receiving method, wherein the output device outputs the image data via a network or as a printed matter. 25. The first terminal generates additional information relating to the created image data, attaches additional data including the additional information to each of the created image data, and sends the additional data to the data receiving apparatus via a network. 25. The content order receiving method according to claim 24, wherein the content is received via a web browser. 26. The content order receiving method according to claim 25, wherein said additional data is stored in association with said image data by said image storage device. 27. The contents according to claim 24, wherein the second terminal generates order data indicating the contents of the order, and supplies the order data to the order receiving device via a network. Ordering method. 28. The second terminal generates payment information as information on a payment method required for payment of a fee as the order data, and supplies the order data to the charging and settlement device via a network. The method according to claim 27, wherein the content is received. 29. The charging and settlement apparatus performs charging and settlement for the ordered or processed image data based on the order data supplied from the second terminal via a network. 29. The content order receiving method according to claim 28, wherein: 30. When the charging processing is completed by the charging and settlement device by the order receiving device, order data indicating the contents of the order is generated, and the order data is supplied to the order receiving device via a network. 30. The content order receiving method according to claim 29, wherein: 31. A predetermined process is performed on the image data supplied from the image storage device via a network by an image processing device that performs a predetermined process on the image data, and is previewed on the second terminal. 25. The content order receiving method according to claim 24, wherein a preview image to be displayed is generated. 32. The second terminal displays the preview image supplied from the image processing device on a display unit, and, in accordance with a result of the preview image, information on a payment method required for payment of a fee. 32. The content order receiving method according to claim 31, wherein payment information is generated as order data, and the order data is supplied to the charging and settlement device via a network. 33. The second terminal, wherein the preview image supplied from the image processing device is displayed on a display unit, and desired processing is performed on the preview image. Item 31 is a content order receiving method. 34. The second terminal generates payment information as information relating to a payment method required for payment of a fee as order data, and supplies the order data to the charging and settlement device via a network. 34. The content order receiving method according to claim 33, wherein: 35. The second terminal displays the preview image supplied from the image processing apparatus on a display unit, generates an image of image data obtained by processing the preview image, and generates the image image. 32. The content order receiving method according to claim 31, wherein the method is supplied to the image processing apparatus via a network. 36. The image processing apparatus, wherein a processing process is performed based on the image image, and the preview image is supplied as a second preview image to the second terminal via a network. Claim 3
5. Content receiving method described in 5. 37. The second terminal, wherein the second preview image supplied from the image processing device is displayed on the display unit, and a fee is paid according to a result of the second preview image. 37. The content order receiving method according to claim 36, wherein payment information, which is information on a required payment method, is generated as order data, and the order data is supplied to the charging and settlement device via a network. 38. The content order receiving method according to claim 24, wherein the output management terminal manages the output of the image data output as a printed matter via a network by the output device. 39. Charging information for each of the image data supplied from the charging and settlement device via a network by a ranking totalizing device that totalizes the popularity of the image data created by the first terminal as a ranking. 25. The content order receiving method according to claim 24, wherein the popularity of the image data is totaled as a ranking based on the content. 40. A process for sending a prize to the first terminal, which has created image data having a higher ranking result calculated by the ranking counting device, by the prize sending device. Claim 3
9. Content receiving method described in 9. 41. The content order receiving method according to claim 24, wherein the image data is created by the first terminal based on a predetermined format prepared in advance.