Method and apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing

Claim 1

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; and third reading means which reads information for specifying an image frame for extra prints, said information being previously recorded on a print order slip brought by the customer when the customer orders photographic processing for extra prints; wherein said issuing means records the information read by said third reading means, on at least said second order form when the accepted order for photographic processing is extra prints.

Claim 2

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; and third reading means which reads information for specifying an image frame for extra prints, said information being previously recorded on a print order slip brought by the customer when the customer orders photographic processing for extra prints; wherein said issuing means records the information read by said third reading means, on at least said second order form when the accepted order for photographic processing is extra prints.

Claim 4

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing upon placing said order, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by the customer or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading data upon placing said order, for specifying a customer, said data being stored in a first storing medium brought by the customer; third reading means for reading a photographic processing condition according to the customer order, said photographic processing condition being stored in a second storing medium; data filing means for determining an ID code for batching information read by said first, second and third reading means, and filing a series of information on the basis of the ID code; printing means for printing the information filed in said data filing means; and printing control means for controlling said printing means such that all information corresponding to the ID code can be collectively printed; wherein said third reading means reads information for specifying an image frame for extra prints, said information being previously recorded on a print order slip brought by the customer when the customer orders photographic processing for extra prints; and wherein said issuing means records the information read by said third reading means on at least said second order form when the accepted order for photographic processing is extra prints.

Claim 5

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing upon placing said order, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by the customer or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading data upon placing said order, for specifying a customer, said data being stored in a first storing medium brought by the customer; third reading means for reading a photographic processing condition according to the customer order, said photographic processing condition being stored in a second storing medium; data filing means for determining an ID code for batching information read by said first, second and third reading means, and filing a series of information on the basis of the ID code; printing means for printing the information filed in said data filing means; and printing control means for controlling said printing means such that all information corresponding to the ID code can be collectively printed; wherein said third reading means reads information for specifying an image frame for extra prints, said information being previously recorded on a print order slip brought by the customer when the customer orders photographic processing for extra prints; and wherein said issuing means records the information read by said third reading means on at least said second order form when the accepted order for photographic processing is extra prints.

Claim 9

A method for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising the steps of: preparing a predetermined order card divided into a plurality of areas in which frame numbers corresponding to respective image frames of a photographic film are given, and in each of which areas, any symbol or any number corresponding to a number of ordered prints can be entered; and accepting an order for photographic processing of extra prints from a customer in accordance with an ordered frame number and a number of ordered prints which are entered in the predetermined order card.

Claim 10

A method for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising the steps of: preparing a predetermined order card divided into a plurality of areas in which frame numbers corresponding to respective image frames of a photographic film are given, and in each of which areas, any symbol or any number corresponding to a number of ordered prints can be entered; and accepting an order for photographic processing of extra prints from a customer in accordance with an ordered frame number and a number of ordered prints which are entered in the predetermined order card.

Claim 14

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; and issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; wherein said issuing means records an expected date of delivery of the order for photographic processing on said first order form and said second order form.

Claim 15

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; and issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; wherein said issuing means records an expected date of delivery of the order for photographic processing on said first order form and said second order form.

Claim 16

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; and issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; wherein said issuing means records a size of completed prints on at least said second order form when the order for photographic processing includes making prints on a printing paper.

Claim 17

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; and issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; wherein said issuing means records a size of completed prints on at least said second order form when the order for photographic processing includes making prints on a printing paper.

Claim 18

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; and issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; wherein said issuing means issues a single second order form used to communicate contents of a plurality of orders for photographic processing from a plurality of customers, to the laboratory.

Claim 19

An apparatus for accepting an order for photographic processing, comprising: first reading means for reading information relating to photographic processing, said information being previously recorded on a film brought by a customer who orders photographic processing, or on a container in which the film is accommodated; second reading means for reading identification information for identifying the customer, said identification information being previously recorded on a recording medium brought by the customer; and issuing means which, using information read by said first reading means and said second reading means, issues at least a first order form to be handed to the customer, said first order form indicating that the order for photographic processing has been accepted, and a second order form used to communicate contents of the order for photographic processing to a laboratory; wherein said issuing means issues a single second order form used to communicate contents of a plurality of orders for photographic processing from a plurality of customers, to the laboratory.