Abstract: A print system receives an image file and a print order file from a customer, the image file having an image data area and an order data area. The print system copies information of the received print order file into the order data area of the received image file. The print system produces a print of the image data in the image file according to the information in the order data area of the image file. The print system has a printer capable of producing a print of a predetermined image data provided by a third party as well as that of the image data of the customer. The print system delivers to the customer the print ordered by the customer as well as the print of the predetermined image data. The print system selects a group of orders among all the orders in accordance with the destination of delivery for controlling the printer to give priority to the group of orders in producing the prints.

Abstract: An image recorder has a storage for a visual broadcast program. The image recorder makes a question of whether or not the data of the visual broadcast program is to be automatically deleted from the storage after the playback of the visual broadcast program is terminated. The image recorder makes it possible to interrupt the storage of a selected one of a plurality of visual broadcast programs with the storage of at least another visual broadcast program continued. The image recorder is capable of recording both the data of visual broadcast program and digital image data from another source, the priority is given to the data of visual broadcast program over the digital image data.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a system that induces users to make orders for additional prints in a similar sense as making additional prints in the conventional silver-halide film photography system. In a print service that provides print output of image data to an order from a user, in case that a repeat order is placed from said user, different charge system from that applied last time is applied based on the date of the previous order.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for providing a print which is designated by a viewer, and whose print charge is paid by a registrant. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for providing a print. The method makes it possible for a digital contents purchaser to easily obtain a label or jacket suitable to the digital contents. Moreover, another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for each method described above. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a print of a digital image registered by a registrant in response to an order from a viewer comprises steps described below. A first step is a step of receiving the digital image from the registrant. A second step is a step of registering the received digital image. A third step is a step of showing the registered digital image to a viewer. A fourth step is a step of accepting the order for the print of the digital image from the viewer.

Abstract: An image storage has a memory for digital image data of providers, a condition for each provider in storing the digital image being controlled in accordance with the history of use by image users. The image storage searches the memory for digital image data fulfilling a given condition set on the history of use. A type of printer suitable for individual production or another type of printer suitable for mass production is selected in accordance with the number of orders for producing prints. Printed matter such as a calendar is produced by a method comprising a step of proposing optional digital image data for selection by potential image users, accepting the selections by the potential image users, and deciding on a mass production of printed matter in accordance with the selections. The printed matter can also be produced in accordance with an individual selection of image user.

Abstract: A print system receives an image file and a print order file from a customer, the image file having an image data area and an order data area. The print system copies information of the received print order file into the order data area of the received image file. The print system produces a print of the image data in the image file according to the information in the order data area of the image file. The print system has a printer capable of producing a print of a predetermined image data provided by a third party as well as that of the image data of the customer. The print system delivers to the customer the print ordered by the customer as well as the print of the predetermined image data. The print system selects a group of orders among all the orders in accordance with the destination of delivery for controlling the printer to give priority to the group of orders in producing the prints.