Abstract: A method for selecting and ordering photographic prints, includes the steps of: obtaining a digital image file containing a plurality of images; employing the digital image file to produce an index print having the plurality of images along with an index number associated with each image and a customer order number; prior to making any individual prints, delivering the index print to a customer; selecting images for which prints are desired from the index print; using the index print to order prints of selected images; making prints of the selected images; and delivering the selected prints to the customer.

Abstract: A scanning system which supports platen and sheet fed scanning of documents comprises a first scanning unit with a first enclosure housing a first set of mechanisms enables full sheet fed scanning functions. A second set of mechanisms enables partial scanning functions. The first scanning unit also comprises a docking interface defining an opening of the first enclosure. A second scanning unit with a second enclosure is capable of attachment to the first scanning unit through the docking interface and includes a third set of mechanisms which enables complete platen scanning of documents in operable combination with the second set of mechanisms.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for capturing photographic images from film using a digital camera and encoding image information as digital data to facilitate editing and printing of finished photographs. The apparatus includes a film transport, an optical stage, sensors for detecting the position and identification marks on individual frames of the film, a digital camera and a computer system for controlling the apparatus and manipulating image and editing data. A feature of the invention is an articulating digital camera which is movable in relation to the optical stage of the device. The camera is positioned, under computer control, in the Y, Z and rotation (R) axis in relation to the images on the film. This permits a broad range of editing tasks to be performed in conjunction with the capture and storage of the digital images created by the device.

Abstract: A light source section for emitting light intended to be irradiated onto a photographic film that is serving as an original to be read is formed from a total of five types of LED, namely, the LEDs 72R and 74R for emitting light in the R wavelength region, the LEDs 76G and 78G for emitting light in the G wavelength region, and the LED 80B for emitting light in the B wavelength region arranged in one row for each type of LED and packed densely together on an aluminum substrate. The emission spectrums of each of the LEDs 72R, 74R, 76G, 78G, and 80B are different from each other. The film type is then detected and the turning on and off and the emission intensity of each LED are controlled so that the spectral characteristics of light emitted from the light source section in accordance with an LED emission pattern determined on the basis of the spectral absorption characteristics of the film match the spectral characteristics of reading light suitable for reading the film.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image scanning apparatus having an illuminating device which irradiates illumination, an imaging element which has a light receiving part for receiving light and for generating signal charges, in which the light is an illumination irradiated from the illuminating device and influenced by the original, and has a transfer part for transferring the signal charges, and a controlling device which indicates timings at a predetermined state used to transfer signal charges generated by the light receiving part of the imaging element. In addition, the present invention provides an image scanning apparatus having an illuminating device, an imaging device which reads out signal charges generated by the light receiving part and outputs the signal charges as image data of the original, and a controlling device that prohibits illumination from irradiating in the illuminating device while image data of the original is output from the imaging device.

Abstract: A method and system of producing image prints and other physical manifestations of images from an order specifying one or more recipients and, for each specified recipient, a set of one or more images associated with that recipient. For each recipient specified by the order, the images associated with the recipient are separated into at least one printable unit of images. Each printable unit of images can be scheduled for image processing and/or printing in an optimized manner (e.g., according to a global scheduling algorithm and/or a “just-in-time” scheduling algorithm). Also, for each recipient, the images associated with the recipient may be separated into one or more sub-orders, and each sub-order may be separated into one or more sub-batches.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for selection of pictures to print from a digital film, using a digital film enabled printer. The method comprises the steps of printing a selection sheet of thumbnail representations of photographs available on the digital film needed to be printed, the selection sheet further comprising a plurality of selection fields. According to a user choice of photograph to be printed, one or more of the selection fields associated with the thumbnails is marked and the marked selection sheet feed back into the printer. The printer includes a scanning mechanism which is arranged to read the marked up sheet and, in accordance with the user choice, print one or more photographs from the digital media in accordance with the marked selection fields.

Abstract: There is disclosed a film scanner for scanning picture frames on photographic film. A plurality of filmstrips are spliced into a long photographic film web (17) and wound around a reel when placed in a film supply device (42) of the film scanner. The photographic film web is advanced from the supply reel through a film passageway to a film wind-up device (44). The film supply device and the film wind-up device are provided with loop formers (83, 91) for forming loops (17c, 17d) of the photographic film web before and behind a movable film table (52). After a picture frame of the photographic film web is positioned and fixed in a light permeable window (56) of the film table, the film table is moved back and forth along the film passageway. In synchronism with the reciprocating movement of the film table, the film scanner sequentially makes pre-scanning, focusing and fine scanning.

Abstract: An autofeeder and media object digitization system. A receptacle for media objects is coupled to align a first wall with a clip to hold the media object. A suction device forming part of the first wall sucks a media object against a suction plate. The suction plate then moves the media object into engagement with the clip. The clip is driven to move the media object past a scanning window. A release lever or the clip is triggered to release the media object after it has passed the scanning window.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus for reading by an image sensing element an original held by an original holder while performing pixel shifting operation detects the feature point of the original holder, specifies the original position on the basis of the detected feature point, and performs the first reading of the original. After reading, the apparatus shifts the relative positions of the optical image of the original and the image sensing element by a predetermined amount. Then, the apparatus detects the feature point of the original holder again, specifies the original position on the basis of the detected feature point, and performs the second reading of the original. The apparatus synthesizes the two read original images to generate one image.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an excellent image reading apparatus that realizes miniaturization and reduces a total reading time at the time of reading a transparent original and, in addition, improves operability. In order to attain this object, since the image reading apparatus has a configuration in which a light source driving circuit section is disposed to overlap in the upward direction separating from an original mounting surface of a surface light emitting section, an area occupied by the light source driving circuit section and the surface light emitting section on a horizontal surface becomes small and miniaturization can be realized. In addition, since the light source driving circuit section and the surface light emitting section can be disposed in a position close to a hinge section altogether, the center of gravity of an FAU is moved to the hinge section side, and rotatability of the hinge section becomes easy and is improved.

Abstract: A transparency adapter for use with a scanner comprising a scanner light source, a scanner platen and a scanner lid. The transparency adapter comprises a light table comprising a stationary light source separate from the scanner light source. The stationary light source comprises a light table operating state for illuminating transparent media for viewing and a transparency adapter operating state for illuminating transparent media while it is being scanned by the scanner, thereby creating a scanned image of the transparent media, the scanned image having an output orientation. The transparency adapter further comprises at least one mounting device on the light table to hold the transparent media in an input orientation during the light table operating state.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus adaptable for two resolutions has two carriages with different resolutions. The carriages are disposed in the cover and the scanning bed of the scanning apparatus respectively. Each carriage includes a lens and a sensing module and the sensing module and the lens are at a fixed distance. The optical lengths between the lenses and the documents to be scanned are different so that the resolution produced by the carriage in the cover is different from the resolution produced by the carriage in the scanning bed.

Abstract: A film scanner has a transport table for transporting the film held by a film holder in a sub-scan direction, a transport mechanism for moving the transport table in the sub-scan direction, a line sensor and a line sensor drive circuit for obtaining an image of the film. The transport mechanism is provided with a scan motor driven in predetermined steps. The line sensor and the line sensor drive circuit are configured to read the signal at a first timing corresponding to a rotational position of the step of the scan motor and read the signal at both of the first timing and a second timing where the motor temporarily stops, due to overshoot, at an angular position between first timings.

Abstract: A scanner with scan-starting device comprises a housing, a carriage and a scan-starting device. The carriage is movable inside the housing whereas the scan-starting device further comprises a key section and a trigger section. Besides, the key section is situated on the housing whereas the trigger section is on the circuit board of the carriage. The trigger section generates a triggering signal to start the scanner to proceed scanning when the user presses the key section to touch the trigger section. The scanner according to the invention reduces the hardware space occupied by cables and circuit boards, therefore, lowers down manufacturing costs.

Abstract: In a printing system, a developed photo filmstrip is put in a film scanner to pick up image data from all picture frames photographed on the filmstrip. An index image of the picture frames is displayed based on the image data, so a user selects picture frames to print with reference to the index image while designating a print size to each picture frame. The image data of each designated picture frame is compressed at a rate that is decided according to the print size. The higher compression rate is used for the smaller the print size. The compressed image data and print order data are transferred to a work station of a photofinisher. The photofinisher reproduces the original image data from the compressed image data, and makes prints based on the image data and print order data.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus and method in which no complicated control is carried out and suitable adjustment of the color balance can be carried out in accordance with the type of a photographic material. First, the type of a photographic film to be read is acquired. When the photographic film is a negative film or a sepia-tone film, a filter for negative film is set on an optical axis of illumination light. When the photographic film is a positive film or a black-and-white film, a filter for positive film is set on the optical axis of illumination light. In either state, a film image on the photographic film is read.

Abstract: A chart original in which two or more patterns are disposed so as to be separated at predetermined intervals and are symmetric with respect to a second imaginary line which is orthogonal to a first imaginary line. Each of the patterns is formed from a first line segment, which is orthogonal to the first imaginary line, and two second line segments, which are disposed at opposite positions with respect to the first line segment so as to intersect the first line segment. Each of the patterns intersect the first imaginary line at three points.

Abstract: A multifunction printing system, and a method for processing image files, which allows a sequence of multiple image processing operations on digital image files, such as photographs taken by a digital camera, to be specified and initiated at a single point in time. The system includes a command interface through which default values for image processing parameters can be set and an initial image processing operation initiated. The system also includes a scanner for receiving a combination proof sheet and order form. Prior to scanning, the proof sheet is marked by the user to identify the image files to be processed, any overriding image processing parameter values for some or all of the images, and any additional image processing operations to be performed. Image processing operations include printing image files, storing image files on a mass storage device, and sending image files via fax or e-mail.

Abstract: After scan conditions are determined by the pre-scan, a temperature of a focus lens unit is measured. When the difference between the measured temperature and a set temperature data stored in a RAM is less than 4° C., a focus position is calculated based on set focus position data in the RAM and temperature correction data which is decided according to the temperature difference. When the temperature difference is 4° C. or more, a focus search operation is carried out to detect the focus position. Focus position data and temperature data, obtained by the focus search operation, are written in the RAM as set focus position data and set temperature data. It is possible to omit the focus search operation if temperature fluctuation is small.

Abstract: System and methods for coupling a media adapter to an imaging device. One embodiment of a system comprises an imaging device and a coupler on the imaging device. A signal link is established between the imaging device and the coupler on the imaging device. The system also comprises a media adapter. A mating coupler on the media adapter contacts the signal link when the mating coupler on the media adapter is connected to the coupler on the imaging device.

Abstract: A scanner has a platen supported by a housing. The platen is adapted to abut a media to be scanned. A document cover is adapted to sandwich the media against the platen. The document cover is hinged to the housing by at least one first hinge. The document cover has a base portion having a closed position and at lest one open position, and a flap portion independently hinged to the base portion by at least one second hinge. The flap portion is adapted to open to enable insertion of the media onto the platen while the base portion is in the closed position.

Abstract: A system and method of backprinting image prints in which an order is received specifying one or more recipients and, for each specified recipient, a set of one or more images associated with that recipient. For each recipient specified by the order, the images associated with the recipient are separated into at least one printable unit of images, and, for each printable unit, each image in the printable unit is printed on a first side of an image print. Backprinting information is backprinted on the other side of one or more of the image prints. The backprinting information can be received from a user and backprinted onto one or images.

Abstract: When a shutter button of a digital camera is pressed, a picture signal fetched from a CCD is converted to a digital signal and compressed and written into a nonvolatile memory means like a flash memory card as a picture file which can be identified uniquely. By turning on a reproduction switch, a picture file is read out from the nonvolatile memory means, the compressed data is expanded and converted to an analog signal, and the converted picture is displayed on a liquid crystal display. By pressing a display feed key, another picture file is read out and displayed. A user can produce a control file for controlling print processing, display processing, transmission processing and the like for the picture file by selecting a particular picture file using an operation key. The nonvolatile memory means can be removed. By mounting this memory means on a printer unit, display unit or picture transmission unit, the digital camera also can be used during print, display or transmission of the picture.

Abstract: A line CCD scanner includes a photo film passageway in which developed photo film is positioned. A light source illuminates an image in the photo film positioned in the photo film passageway. A line CCD reads the image being illuminated. A mask member is secured to the photo film passageway. The image is positioned at the mask member. A mask slit is formed in the mask member, for directing light from the light source toward the photo film. The mask slit has a small width with reference to a predetermined direction. Furthermore, a protrusion portion is disposed on the mask member to extend in the width direction of the photo film, provided with the mask slit formed in a middle thereof, for flexing the photo film in the longitudinal direction to remove flexing in the width direction.

Abstract: A digitizer having a dual exposure technique is combined with an associated LUT for each exposure. Each LUT may have a transfer function including a logarithmic operator resulting in a digitized image with improved photometric resolution and increased dynamic range. A digitizer utilizing multiple exposures at approximately equal exposure time intervals provides a noise reduction for lower optical density portions of the data medium further contributing to increased dynamic range. Associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: In a print order receiving system, a first output receiving server receives an order to print all captured image data obtained by imaging apparatus, an image storing server stores the captured image data, a first print-out apparatus prints out the initial printed matter, and the first print-out apparatus supplies the initial printed matter to a shipping terminal. An order receiving server receives a reorder of the printed matter from a user terminal, a charging and settlement server performs the charging and settlement of the printed matter, the first print-out apparatus prints the image data to generate later printed matter when a reorder is received, and the first print-out apparatus supplies the later printed matter to the shipping terminal.

Abstract: An optical scanner including a housing having a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion and a rear portion; a platen member forming a portion of the housing top portion, the platen member having a flat upper surface defining a platen plane; a scanner base provided on the housing bottom portion and defining a base plane; the platen plane being inclined relative to the base plane.

Abstract: An image reading device in which a processing time required for prescanning and fine-scanning of a film can be shortened. A reading system for prescanning which performs prescanning and a reading system for fine-scanning which performs fine-scanning are adjacently juxtaposed on a conveying path of a photographic film. Prescanning is carried out by the reading system for prescanning, which is structured such that light that is emitted from a light source is transmitted through the photographic film, which is conveyed at a constant speed which is suitable for fine-scanning, the light is detected by a linear CCD, and frame images at the photographic film are thereby preliminarily read. Then, fine-scanning is carried out with the photographic film being conveyed at the same speed and the frame images on the photographic film being read at the reading system for fine-scanning by a quantity of light controlled on the basis of reading results of prescanning.

Abstract: The image scanner 101 comprises a manuscript conveying unit 102 having conveying rolls 115, 116 for conveying a manuscript 111 and a first light source 114, and a manuscript reading unit 103 mounted on the manuscript conveying unit 102. The manuscript reading unit 103 detects movement of the manuscript 111 in the sub-scanning direction 118 by a rotation detecting roll 122 driven by the conveying roll 115. When the manuscript 111 is a reflection-type one, only a second light source 124 is switched ON to read the manuscript 111. When the manuscript 111 is a transmission-type one, only the first light source 114 is switched ON to read the manuscript 111. The image scanner 101 does not have a fixed platen. One-dimensional CCD 131 is fixed. The image scanner 101 can therefore be small in size.

Abstract: An automatic lock device automatically disengages or forms a lock state of the optical module of a scanner. By plugging and unplugging a power plug on the case of the scanner, a clip departs from or embedded into the optical module. Thus, users can lock or unlock the optical module without other additional operation while transporting the scanner. It avoids possible damages to the optical module.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an image reading apparatus which enables high-speed reading of an image transmitted through a transparent material such as a photographic film or an image reflected by a reflective material. In the image reading apparatus, a transparent material such as a photographic film is first conveyed in a conveying direction thereof, and an image frame to be read is positioned at a reading position. After the image frame is positioned, light emitted from a lamp is made into slit light by a light diffusion box, a longitudinal direction of the slit light coinciding with the conveying direction of the photographic film, and the slit light is irradiated on a portion (line) to be read of the photographic film. Light transmitted through the portion of the photographic film is imaged by a lens unit onto a light-receiving surface of a line CCD (a reading sensor) which is disposed along the longitudinal direction of the photographic film.

Abstract: A film scanner performs a main-scan of a film by an imaging device and performs a sub-scan of the imaging device so as to enable scanning at any resolution using a simple configuration. The scanning mechanism, for the sub-scan of the film with respect to the imaging device, has a transport table for supporting the film held by a film holder and transporting it in a sub-scan direction and a transport mechanism for moving the transport table in the sub-scan direction. The source of the drive power of the transport mechanism is a scan motor (stepper motor) driven by a pulse signal output from a motor drive circuit. The motor drive circuit is configured to enable micro-stepping of the scan motor.

Abstract: A plurality of image data to print a panorama image is selected from a plurality of image data photographed by a digital camera. The selected plurality of image data is read out and a panorama image composition processing is executed. The panorama image is printed on the basis of the image data which was panorama image composition processed and is printed as a panorama image without transmitting through a personal computer.

Abstract: An apparatus for viewing originals in a flatbed scanner includes a fixed copy holder and a movable scanning unit with a light source for illuminating the original to be scanned, an optoelectronic transducer, and a scanning lens for projecting a scanned line of the original onto the optoelectronic transducer. Fitted below the copy holder is a light source, and fastened on the scanning unit is a dispersion foil drawn under the copy holder by the scanning unit when the scanning unit is brought into a parking position and drawn away by the scanning unit when the scanning unit is moved over the copy holder during scanning. The dispersion foil is stretched tight by a suitable stretching apparatus when the scanning unit is in the parking position.

Abstract: In order to provide an image reading apparatus, which can read images on a monochromatically developed color photographic film, it is provided a reading conditions changing portion, which changes reading conditions of sensors on the basis of information applied to the color photosensitive material, or is provided light sources which irradiate light, having at least one of wavelength and light quantity being different from that of the other, at an emulsion surface side and a support surface side of the color photosensitive material, respectively.

Abstract: The image reading device has a reading operation control processor that automatically starts a reading operation. In the reading operation, first, it is determined whether a film is attached to the image reading device. When the film is not attached to the image reading device, the reading operation is not proceeded. Conversely, when the film is attached to the image reading device, a pre-scanning operation is performed in which an image recorded in a film is read with a relatively coarse pitch, after a waiting time has passed. Then, a regular scanning operation is performed in which the image is read with a pitch finer than that of the pre-scanning operation.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a sheet guide path and reads an image on a sheet. The image reading apparatus includes a sheet transporting device configured to transport the sheet along the sheet guide path and an image reading device configured to optically read the image on the sheet. Further, the image reading apparatus includes a dirt trapping device configured to trap dirt carried on the sheet. The dirt tapping device is disposed at a position upstream from the image reading device relative to a direction in which the sheet is transported by the sheet transporting device.

Abstract: An apparatus for point by point and line by line scanning of originals or documents includes a fixed, transparent original carrier for an original. An illumination carrier is disposed above and parallel to the original carrier. An illumination unit is fixed to the illumination carrier for illuminating the original line by line. A base carrier parallel to the illumination carrier is disposed under the original carrier and an optoelectronic scanning head for converting scanning light into picture signals is fixed thereon. The illumination carrier and the base carrier are interconnected by a U-shaped connecting element. The connecting element has a rotary joint for pivoting the illumination carrier away from the original carrier with the illumination unit to facilitate access to the original carrier. The illumination unit and the scanning head perform a perpendicularly oriented feed movement in relation to scanning lines through the use of linear guides, in order to scan a surface of the original.

Abstract: A transparent scanning apparatus is mounted on a cover of a flatbed scanner for scanning a transparent document by reflective scanning or transparent scanning. The apparatus comprises a transparency adapter secured to the cover, a plurality of frames for fixing article, an opaque box for receiving the frames, and a fastening means for releasable securing the transparency adapter to the box and entirely covering the window of the transparency adapter when the box is secured to the transparency adapter.

Abstract: An image reading device is provided in which processing of magnetic information and image reading can be carried out efficiently, and parts can be arranged highly efficiently in terms of space. By conveying an APS film in a pull-out direction, magnetic information is read by a magnetic head, and an image frame is prescanned by a line CCD. Next, the APS film is conveyed in a take-up direction, and fine scanning is carried out by the line CCD and magnetic information is written by a magnetic head. In this way, because writing of magnetic information can be carried out during conveying for fine scanning, processing time can be shortened. Moreover, because a distance between the magnetic head and the line CCD is not restricted, the magnetic head and the line CCD can be disposed at positions which are efficient in terms of space.

Abstract: An optical scanner system wherein the central region of the light source is selectively covered up by a mechanically actuated shutter during a transparency scanning mode. By occluding the central portion of the light source, problems with flare and degraded image quality are eliminated. The shutter is actuated to its two positions (normal reflective mode position, transparency mode position) by pins, protrusions, or the scanner walls in the scan module path. When the scan module is driven to the extremes of its travel the shutter is either driven open or closed. A bracket structure is provided to hold the transparent media and a covering light reflective tent, and can include the pin or pins that can protrude into the scanner module path and thus actuate the shutter only when the structure is mounted on to the scanner by the user. The bracket structure can include a lower member that rests directly on the platen glass to align filmstrips, slides, and other transparent media.

Abstract: A scanner system for imaging a transparent media object comprising an illumination source for concurrently illuminating a first and second scan line of a media object, and a carriage comprising a photosensitive device located within the carriage and a light pipe affixed to a surface of the carriage is provided. The carriage is configured to receive on a first region of the photosensitive device light passed through the first scan line and the light pipe is adapted to redirect light passing through the second scan line onto a second region of the photosensitive device. The photosensitive device is operable to sample light directed onto the first and second regions.

Abstract: A glass supporting device of a scanner comprises an upper cover, a lower cover, a front cover, and a glass sheet. The upper and lower covers, and the front cover can be integrated. The lateral sides of the upper cover are installed with a plurality of sliding tracks. The sliding tracks and the edges of the top of the upper cover are formed with a shape track. Therefore, the glass sheet can be slid into the track manually for being positioned therein. The track serves for supporting the glass sheet. In the present invention, the glass sheet is easily assembled and detached. The upper cover and glass sheet is updated independently. Therefore, the assembling work is performed quickly and the cost for detaching parts are low.

Abstract: A cartridge film scanning system includes a film scanner and a cartridge film adapter for the film scanner. A cartridge film to be scanned by the film scanner is loaded in the cartridge film adapter. The cartridge film adapter is inserted in the film scanner when the film is scanned. The cartridge film adapter is provided with a film rewinding system, a battery for the film rewinding system, and a switch mechanism which connects the battery and the film rewinding system when the cartridge film adapter is removed from the film scanner.

Abstract: A film holder has a strip film holder provided at a position where when one corner of the film holder is matched with a corner of an original bed of the image reader having the same positional relationship as the corner, as many frames as a half the number of frames of one roll of strip film are contained in the read area; when a corner on the opposite side to the corner of the film holder in the longitudinal side direction is matched with a corner on the opposite side to the corner of the original bed of the image reader in the lateral side direction, other frames than the frames of the strip film are contained in the read area. Accordingly, worsening the operability in reading a transparency can be prevented in the image reader which has a read area meeting as many frames as a half the number of frames of one roll of strip film and can read a transparency.

Abstract: A transparency adapter structure of a scanner having a replaceable transparency adapter includes a base provided with at least one pivot base. The pivot base is formed with a pivot groove. The pivot groove has a top end defining an opening. A transparency adapter is provided with at least one pivot axle. The pivot axle is movably combined with and detached from the pivot groove of the pivot base. Thus, the transparency adapter is rigidly pivoted on the base, thereby providing a positioning effect. The pivot groove has an opening for allowing detachment of the pivot axle of the transparency adapter, thereby achieving the purpose of detaching and replacing the transparency adapter.

Abstract: Prior to the image reading processing, a focusing point for each optical magnification that can be set for fine scan is stored. At the time of image reading processing, all images of a photographic film are prescanned after setting reading conditions for prescan, and image verification processing is executed after various setup processes. Thereafter, autofocusing processing is executed with a chart in a film carrier as an object, and then the photographic film begins to be conveyed in the reverse direction for fine scan processing. In cases where the optical magnification of an image next to be read is different from the present optical magnification at the time of fine scanning, the position of each portion is set based on the focusing points stored in advance.

Abstract: In a print order receiving system, a first output receiving server receives an order to print all captured image data obtained by imaging apparatus, an image storing server stores the captured image data, a first print-out apparatus prints out the initial printed matter, and the first print-out apparatus supplies the initial printed matter to a shipping terminal. An order receiving server receives a reorder of the printed matter from a user terminal, a charging and settlement server performs the charging and settlement of the printed matter, the first print-out apparatus prints the image data to generate later printed matter when a reorder is received, and the first print-out apparatus supplies the later printed matter to the shipping terminal.

Abstract: A memory card is set into a slot of a printer. The printer distinguishes whether or not frames of the memory card are recorded in a grouping format. When the frames are recorded in the grouping format, a main-index picture merely including representative frames of the grouped frames is displayed. Selection of the representative frame changes the picture to a sub-index picture for displaying an index of the frames included in the group concerned. In comparison with a case in that all the frames are displayed on the sole index picture, classification of the frames is easily grasped. Further, the frames may be confirmed every group so that it is easy to search the frame.