Abstract: In the image processing apparatus, the image processing method, the program and the recording medium, the first product material selector selects the first product material from among the plurality of product materials in accordance with the instruction of the user. The second product material selector selects the second product material that is different from the first product material from among the plurality of product materials. The product creator creates the recommended product by applying the first image constituting at least part of the group of images to the second product material. When second images constituting at least part of the group of images are displayed on the display of the terminal device of the user in accordance with the instruction of the user, the display controller causes the recommended product to be displayed, together with the second images, on the display at least once.

Abstract: In the image processing apparatus, the theme determiner determines a theme of the image group based on the image analysis information, and the preference analyzer analyzes a preference of the user based on the theme of the image group. The composite image generator uses a certain number of images corresponding to the preference of the user selected, respectively, from among the plurality of images to generate composite images of a plurality of patterns. The display controller performs control such that one composite image is displayed on the image monitor and, the one composite image displayed on the image monitor is replaced with one composite image designated by the instruction from among the composite images of the plurality of patterns to display the one composite image designated on the image monitor.

Abstract: In the image processing apparatus, the theme determiner determines a theme of the image group based on the image analysis information, and the preference analyzer analyzes a preference of the user based on the theme of the image group. The composite image generator uses a certain number of images corresponding to the preference of the user selected, respectively, from among the plurality of images to generate composite images of a plurality of patterns. The display controller performs control such that one composite image is displayed on the image monitor and, the one composite image displayed on the image monitor is replaced with one composite image designated by the instruction from among the composite images of the plurality of patterns to display the one composite image designated on the image monitor.

Abstract: In the image processing apparatus, the image processing method, the program and the recording medium, the first product material selector selects the first product material from among the plurality of product materials in accordance with the instruction of the user. The second product material selector selects the second product material that is different from the first product material from among the plurality of product materials. The product creator creates the recommended product by applying the first image constituting at least part of the group of images to the second product material. When second images constituting at least part of the group of images are displayed on the display of the terminal device of the user in accordance with the instruction of the user, the display controller causes the recommended product to be displayed, together with the second images, on the display at least once.

Abstract: Provided is a layout editing device, a layout editing method, and a recording medium. The layout editing device includes a layout editing unit editing a layout, which is displayed on an editing screen of a screen display unit, based on the instruction of a user, an image analysis unit performing image analysis of each of a plurality of images, a preference estimation unit estimating the preference of the user based on the layout editing result and the image analysis result, an image evaluation unit calculating the evaluation value of each of the plurality of images based on the preference of the user and the image analysis result, and an edit assisting unit displaying assist information, which is for assisting the editing work of the layout by the user, on the editing screen of the screen display unit based on the evaluation value of each of the plurality of images.

Abstract: In the image processing apparatus, the theme determiner determines a theme of the image group based on the image analysis information, and the preference analyzer analyzes a preference of the user based on the theme of the image group. The composite image generator uses a certain number of images corresponding to the preference of the user selected, respectively, from among the plurality of images to generate composite images of a plurality of patterns. The display controller performs control such that one composite image is displayed on the image monitor and, the one composite image displayed on the image monitor is replaced with one composite image designated by the instruction from among the composite images of the plurality of patterns to display the one composite image designated on the image monitor.

Abstract: An ordering apparatus for printing has a touchscreen panel, where a user screen view is displayed. A list display area and a specific display area are defined in the user screen view. Thumbnail images of input images are displayed in the list display area. A particular thumbnail image of a designated input image for printing is displayed in the specific display area. The thumbnail images are displayed in an upward and downward scrollable manner. The particular thumbnail image is displayed in a scrollable manner to the right or left. Thus, erroneous scroll in an unintended display area of a screen view can be prevented effectively.

Abstract: Provided is a layout editing device, a layout editing method, and a recording medium. The layout editing device includes a layout editing unit editing a layout, which is displayed on an editing screen of a screen display unit, based on the instruction of a user, an image analysis unit performing image analysis of each of a plurality of images, a preference estimation unit estimating the preference of the user based on the layout editing result and the image analysis result, an image evaluation unit calculating the evaluation value of each of the plurality of images based on the preference of the user and the image analysis result, and an edit assisting unit displaying assist information, which is for assisting the editing work of the layout by the user, on the editing screen of the screen display unit based on the evaluation value of each of the plurality of images.

Abstract: An image processing method, comprising the steps of: extracting an area of head hair from a digital image obtained by shooting a human face; extracting an area of a head-top portion based on the shape of the extracted area of head hair; and applying image processing, which enhances illumination effect on the head hair, to the digital image, by use of information on the extracted area of a head-top portion.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprising: an image capturing element which receives subject light incident via a photographing lens, converts the subject light into a captured image signal, and outputs the signal; an A/D conversion section which converts the captured image signal outputted by the image capturing element into image data and outputs the image data; a storage section which stores at least the image data outputted by the A/D conversion section; a registration section which relates identification facial images which are image data to be used as criteria for identifying faces of subjects among the image data stored in the storage section to identification information of each subject, and registers related data into a database; a facial image extraction section which extracts facial images which are facial portion regions of a person from photographed images which are desired image data outputted by the A/D conversion section and stored in the storage section; an identification section which ident

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus having a photographing condition setting section which sets photographing conditions of a subject, a photographing condition determination section which determines whether the image data in the storage section meet the photographing conditions set by the photographing condition setting section, and a photographing control section which deletes from the storage section image data determined by the photographing condition determination section not to meet the photographing conditions, and records into the recording section image data determined by the photographing condition determination section to meet the photographing conditions. In addition, the image data conversion section re-executes conversion of the picked-up image signals into image data and output of the image data.

Abstract: When a print job is interrupted in an in-store terminal due to an error, such as a paper jam and shortage of consumables, or user's instruction, the in-store terminal issues a resumption receipt on which identification information of the interrupted print job is printed. When the user inputs the identification information on the resumption receipt into another in-store terminal that is supposed to resume printing, resumption order information is downloaded from the in-store terminal to the other in-store terminal, thereby immediately resuming the interrupted print job.

Abstract: A printing system of the present invention is provided with an information communication section which transmits service information, which is information about services provided by the printing terminal, to the communication terminal; and when receiving the service information from the information communication section, the communication terminal displays the service information. According to the printing system of the present invention, since the service information is transmitted from the information communication section to a user's communication terminal, and the service information is displayed on the user's communication terminal of the user, it is possible to easily provide the user with contents of services different from store to store.

Abstract: An image processing method, comprising the steps of: extracting an area of head hair from a digital image obtained by shooting a human face; extracting an area of a head-top portion based on the shape of the extracted area of head hair; and applying image processing, which enhances illumination effect on the head hair, to the digital image, by use of information on the extracted area of a head-top portion.

Abstract: A printing system comprising: a server which receives an image and order information for identifying, a print size, the number of sheets to print the image, a destination for sending the printed image and a payment method for a print price for the printed image independently one after another from a terminal of an orderer of printing over a network; a database for storing the image and the order information which is received by the server independently one after another in association with each other; and a printer for printing the image according to an instruction from the server, wherein the server stores print conditions for the printer to start printing the image, which are designated via the terminal in association with all the order information, and the server instructs the printer to print the image based on all the order information corresponding to the print conditions, when the print conditions stored in the database are fulfilled.

Abstract: A printer detects a roll radius of a recording paper roll once a day and measures the remaining amount of recording paper. Then the printer calculates the number of photo prints in the previous day as an actual consumption value from a difference in remaining amount of paper between the day and the previous day. The printer stores the actual consumption values in the form of a calendar cumulatively and creates a consumption record of the recording paper. Next, the printer estimates predicted consumption of the recording paper in a coming week based on the consumption record. And the printer predicts the time of occurrence of a paper-out condition based on the remaining amount of the recording paper and the predicted consumption. When it is predicted that the printer will be out of paper within a coming week, the printer displays a warning message on a LCD and urges a supervisor of the printer to prepare a new recording paper roll.

Abstract: According to the present invention, image data temporarily stored in the storage section is determined as to whether it meets set photographing conditions, and the image data is recorded when found to meet the photographing conditions, while the image data is not recorded and is deleted when found not to meet the photographing conditions. In addition, photographing is repeated until an image data meeting the desired photographing conditions is obtained. Therefore, automatic selection and recording of image data that meet desired photographing conditions becomes possible. In addition, the present invention eliminates the need to repeat the processes of photographing and image confirmation, and prevents occurrences of photographing failures due to image confirmation taking place instead of the shutter being released upon a photographic opportunity, thereby ensuring that images meeting photographing conditions are obtained.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprising: an image capturing element which receives subject light incident via a photographing lens, converts the subject light into a captured image signal, and outputs the signal; an A/D conversion section which converts the captured image signal outputted by the image capturing element into image data and outputs the image data; a storage section which stores at least the image data outputted by the A/D conversion section; a registration section which relates identification facial images which are image data to be used as criteria for identifying faces of subjects among the image data stored in the storage section to identification information of each subject, and registers related data into a database; a facial image extraction section which extracts facial images which are facial portion regions of a person from photographed images which are desired image data outputted by the A/D conversion section and stored in the storage section; an identification section which identifi

Abstract: According to the present invention, first, images of a particular object to be printed are obtained, and a particular object to be printed is extracted from the obtained images. Then, an image of the extracted object is searched from the images stored in the storage, and the searched image is printed. In this manner, the image of a particular object among the images stored in the storage can be easily printed.

Abstract: A photo provider system consists of an order reception server and a number of printers, and is installed in such recreational facilities as an amusement park. The printers are placed in individual Areas of the recreational facilities. The order reception server receives print orders of the photographed images from a camera that serves as a portable print order terminal for a visitor to carry it about. The order reception server also detects the location of the camera on the basis of the position data sent from the camera and determines the area where an ordered exists. Furthermore, the order reception server composes the photographed images with ornamental images linked with attractions or characters of the determined area, and orders the nearest printer to the orderer to print the composite images.