JP4250236B2 - Image processing method and apparatus, and storage medium therefor - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing method and apparatus, and a storage medium thereof, and more particularly to an image processing method and apparatus that handles a plurality of images, and the storage medium thereof.
[0002]
The present invention relates to an image processing method and apparatus, and a storage medium thereof, and more particularly to an image processing method and apparatus related to image output, and the storage medium thereof.
[0003]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in an apparatus that displays or prints a plurality of images and figures superimposed on each other, the position where each of the images is arranged is individually specified, or a part of the image is masked to have an arbitrary shape such as a rectangle or an ellipse. There are devices to place and output. In addition, there is an apparatus that employs a current display technique that surrounds an image currently selected for image editing with a display frame so that the image can be distinguished from other images.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional example, it is necessary to repeat operations for selecting an image, specifying an arrangement position, and designating a shape for output for each image, and the addition given to the operator is large. In addition, since a mask process with a desired shape is performed in order to output an image in a desired shape during image display or printing, a graphic frame for image mask is necessary. Further, since the image is arranged under the frame image created by a figure or the like, there is a drawback that the current display frame generated around the image is hidden by the claim.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a selection pattern selected by an instruction unit from a first screen in which a plurality of patterns on which a plurality of images can be arranged are displayed on a display screen. Determining means for determining, the determining means for determining the number of images that can be arranged corresponding to the determined selection pattern, and the display screen for selecting a plurality of images to be arranged in the selection pattern A plurality of selection means select a plurality of images instructed by the instruction means from the second screen on which a plurality of images are displayed, and the number of the selected images and the number corresponding to the determined selection pattern The comparison means compares the information, and when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means exceeds the number corresponding to the selection pattern as a result of the comparison, information notifying that the number is exceeded is output. When the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed and the number of the selected images and the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means are less than the number corresponding to the selection pattern as a result of the comparison The output means outputs information notifying that the condition is not satisfied, the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed, and the result of the comparison,in frontWhen the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is equal to the number corresponding to the selection pattern, the display means displays a third screen for displaying the selected images in the determined selection pattern. An image processing method is provided.
[0006]
  In order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a selection pattern selected by an instruction unit from a first screen in which a plurality of patterns on which a plurality of images can be arranged are displayed on a display screen. Determining means for determining, determining means for determining the number of images that can be arranged corresponding to the selection pattern determined by the determining means, and selecting a plurality of images to be arranged in the selection pattern A plurality of selection means for selecting a plurality of images instructed by the instruction means from a second screen on which a plurality of images are displayed on the display screen; the number of the selected plurality of images; and the determined selection A comparison means for comparing the number corresponding to the pattern;ComparisonofresultWhen the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means exceeds the number corresponding to the selection pattern, information indicating that the number is exceeded is output, the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed, and the result of the comparison When the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is less than the number corresponding to the selection pattern, information notifying that the number is not satisfiedAn output means for outputting;When the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed and, as a result of the comparison, the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is equal to the number corresponding to the selection pattern, the selected selection pattern is selected. An image processing apparatus is provided that includes display means for displaying a third screen for displaying a plurality of images.
[0007]
  In order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, the present invention is a computer-readable storage medium in which a plurality of predetermined patterns on which a plurality of images can be arranged are displayed on a display screen. And a control program for determining the selection pattern selected by the instruction unit from the screen and a control program for determining the number of possible arrangements of the plurality of images corresponding to the determined selection pattern And a plurality of selecting means select a plurality of images instructed by the instruction means from a second screen on which the plurality of images are displayed on the display screen in order to select a plurality of images to be arranged in the selection pattern. And a control program for comparing means for comparing the number of selected images and the number corresponding to the determined selection pattern. And when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means exceeds the number corresponding to the selection pattern, information indicating that the number is exceeded is output, and the selection by the plurality of selection means is performed. When the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is less than the number corresponding to the selection pattern as a result of the comparison, the output means outputs control information for notifying that the number is not satisfied When the selection by the program and the plurality of selection means is completed, and the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is equal to the number corresponding to the selection pattern as a result of the comparison, the determined selection pattern includes the Provided is a storage medium that stores a control program for a display means to display a third screen for displaying a plurality of selected images.
[0024]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. In the figure, 100 is an image processing apparatus main body, 101 is an input means for inputting various instructions realized by a remote control, a keyboard, etc. 102 is a storage means realized by RAM, ROM, etc. 103 is a TV, CRT, LCD And display means for displaying images, frames, function buttons for function selection, current display frame, etc., 104 means for selecting a plurality of images in accordance with instructions from the input means 101, and 105 for an appropriate number Means for discriminating; 106, an alert display means for displaying an attention message to the operator on the display means 103, 107: a clip means for clipping the output area of the image with a rectangle; 108, a control for displaying an image on the display means 103 109 is an image display means for performing display, and 109 is a frame display hand for performing control for displaying a frame such as a figure on the display means 103. , 110 is a selection frame display means for controlling to display the current frame to an image that is currently selected on the display unit 103.
[0026]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a main part of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment. 1 is a CPU such as a microprocessor, for example, which loads a control program stored in a storage medium such as an FD (4) detachable into the RAM (5), and performs various calculations and comparisons according to the control program. The entire apparatus is controlled by outputting various control signals and data signals. The control program for processing executed by the CPU 1 may be downloaded from another terminal or server connected via a communication line such as LAN or WAN. The components 104 to 110 in FIG. 1 are realized by the CPU 1. All the flowcharts to be described later are also executed by the CPU 1 in accordance with a control program stored in the MEM 5. Reference numeral 11 denotes a television having a display screen such as a CRT or LCD, which displays the screens shown in FIGS. 4 to 9 by the video output signal 2. The display means 103 in FIG. 1 is realized by the television 11. A floppy disk 4 is controlled according to the FD controller 3. Further, instead of the FD, another storage medium that can be attached to and detached from the apparatus, such as a CD-R or MD, may be used. Reference numeral 5 denotes a memory composed of a RAM and a ROM for storing the data display, image layout data, clip data, and the like shown in FIG. 10 and a control program for controlling the CPU. The storage means 102 in FIG. 7 is realized by the MEM 5. A remote controller 9 can input various instructions by remote control as shown in FIG. 3, and a remote control unit (RCC) 6 transmits a signal input from the remote controller 9 to the CPU (1). Reference numeral 8 denotes an LBP, ink-jet or sublimation type printer, which prints print data given by the CPU 1 on a recording sheet under the control of the printer controller PRC (7). 10 is a timer. A system bus 12 connects the CUP 1 and each component.
[0027]
FIG. 3 shows an example of the remote control device 9, an “end” button 301 for instructing the end of processing, a “power button 302” for instructing power ON / OFF, and moving the indicated position vertically and horizontally A cursor button 303 for instructing to perform, a “return” button 304 for returning the processing screen to the previous one, a “decision” button 305 for instructing the selection state, and “execution” for instructing execution of the processing "Buttons 306 and the like are provided.
[0028]
FIG. 4 is an example of a screen displayed on the display means 103 during the pattern selection process shown in the flowchart of FIG.
[0029]
A screen as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed in response to an execution instruction of a function for outputting image data such as a photograph in frame data that has been created in advance with graphics or the like and stored in the MEM 5. On this screen, patterns 401 and 402 representing each of a plurality of frame data created in advance and stored in MEM 5 are displayed side by side, and a desired pattern is selected while moving the selected pattern with cursor button 303. Do the operation to do. This process is a pattern selection process shown in the flowchart of FIG. Here, the frame data is bitmap data having an arbitrary size, or graphic data that can be developed into a bitmap, and one or a plurality of partial areas are provided with blank areas. The region has a structure in which an image arranged below can be seen, so that a single picture that combines the image and the frame can be created and output. In the example of FIG. 4, the frame 401 pattern 401 has three blank areas so that three images can be arranged, and the frame 2 pattern 402 has five blank areas so that five images can be arranged. is doing.
[0030]
In addition, it is possible to switch to a pattern display screen other than the currently displayed pattern by instructing the screen switching buttons 403 and 404. A frame 405 is a current display frame for making it possible to identify the currently selected image. When the execution button 306 is pressed here, a frame corresponding to the pattern 401 is selected.
[0031]
FIG. 5 is an example of a screen displayed on the display means 103 during the image selection process shown in the flowchart of FIG.
[0032]
The image selection screen shown in FIG. 5 is a list of image data (501 to 506) stored in the MEM 5 in advance, for example, image data of a photograph taken with a digital camera or the like, or image data read from the storage medium 4 or the like. This is a screen for selecting an image by pressing the execute button 306 while the current display frame 509 is displayed on a desired image while the current display frame 509 is moved by the cursor button 303. The images 501 to 506 to be displayed are thumbnail images created by compressing image data to be originally output. Similarly to the pattern selection screen (FIG. 4) described above, by instructing the screen switching buttons 507 and 508, the display is switched to an image other than that currently displayed, and an arbitrary image is displayed on this new screen. Can also be selected.
[0033]
The images may be classified into several albums and stored in the MEM 5. The album selection screen is displayed before the image selection screen is displayed, and the albums selected on this screen are classified. Only an image may be displayed on the image selection screen.
[0034]
The image display means 108 controls the images displayed on these pattern selection screen, image selection screen, and album selection screen.
[0035]
6 and 7 show examples of screens that display alerts on the display means 103 in steps S1207 and S1211 of FIG.
[0036]
FIG. 8 shows a screen example of the display means 103 after the pattern and the selected image are displayed and before the timer 10 set in S1303 times out.
[0037]
FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen on which the current frame is displayed on the display means 103 in S1502 after the pattern and the selected image are displayed, and after the timer 10 set in S1303 times out.
[0038]
FIG. 10 shows an example of a partial memory configuration on the RAM 5 in this embodiment. TBL1 and TBL2 are data corresponding to each frame data, and have data related to a region where an image is arranged in such a frame in addition to the image data of the frame. IMGCNT indicates the number of images that can be arranged in each frame, and is 3 for a frame corresponding to the pattern 401 and 5 for a frame corresponding to the pattern 402. After that, it consists of data X, Y, W, and H indicating the position and size of each area, and XC, YC, WC, and HC indicating the position and size for clipping an image arranged in that area. Here, it is assumed that the clip area is larger (or equal) than the image area. (Ie, WC ≧ W, HC ≧ H)
[0039]
Further, IMGCNT_W (1045) for setting the number of images identified from the IMGCNT stored in the TBL corresponding to the selected frame, and SELECT_TBL_PTR (1046) for storing the pointer of the table (TBL) corresponding to the selected frame And a storage area such as a path IMFLPATH1 (1047) for setting the address of the selected image.
[0040]
Next, details of various processes in the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0041]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of pattern selection processing for determining an image to be selected and an area to be clipped.
[0042]
First, in step S1101, input from the remote control is awaited. If there is an input, check the content of the input. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the execution is input by pressing the execution button 306. If it is determined that the execution is input, it is determined whether or not there is a current on the pattern. Here, the current is a pointer indicating data in a selected state on the displayed screen, and the data in the selected state is an image, a frame pattern, a function button, or the like. If it is determined in S1104 that the current is on the pattern, the process proceeds to step S1106, the pattern is determined, the address of the TBL corresponding to the current pattern is set in SELECT_TBL_PTR (1046), and this process ends. . If it is determined in step S1102 that the input is not an execution, or if it is determined in S1104 that there is no current on the pattern, the process proceeds to steps S1103 and S1105, and various processes corresponding to the instructions input in S1101 are executed. To do.
[0043]
Next, details of the image selection process after the pattern is determined will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This image selection processing is started in response to the determination that the frame data is determined in S1106 and the address is stored in SELECT_TBL_PTR (1046), and after the image selection screen shown in FIG. The step of S1201 is started. In step S1201, the value of the number counter (IMGCNT) of the table (TBL) indicated by the address of SELECT_TBL_PTR (1046) set in step S1106 of FIG. 11 is set in the image counter IMGCNT_W (1045). Next, the process proceeds to S1202 and waits for input from the remote controller. If there is an input, check the content of the input. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the execution is input by pressing the execution button 306. If it is determined that the execution is input, the process proceeds to step S1204. In step S1204, it is determined whether or not there is a current on the image. If it is determined that the current is on the image, the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether a current image has already been selected. The determination in S1205 can be made by identifying whether or not the address of the current image is stored in IMFLPATH. If it is determined that the address of the current image is stored in IMFLPATH and it is determined that the address has been selected, the process proceeds to step S1206, and the selected state of the image is deleted by deleting the current image address from IMFLPATH. Is released and the value of IMGCNT_W (1045) is counted up. (Add 1 to the value of the counter) If it is determined in step S1205 that the current image is not selected, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined in step S1206 whether IMGCNT_W (1045) is 0 or not. If it is determined in S1206 that the number is 0, the selected number has already reached the maximum number set in IMGCNT_W, so the process proceeds to Step S1207, and an alert is displayed on the display means 103 as shown in FIG. Then, the process returns to the remote control input waiting (S1202). If it is determined in step S1206 that IMGCNT_W (1045) is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1208, the address of the current image is stored in IMFLPATH, and the value of IMGCNT_W (1045) is decremented by 1, and the remote controller is decremented. The process returns to waiting for input (S1202).
[0044]
In step S1204, if it is determined that the current is not on the image, that is, if an execution instruction is issued for a non-image, the process proceeds to step S1213, and it is determined whether the current is on the enter button (510). If it is determined in S1213 that it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1210. If it is determined that it is not determined in S1213, the process proceeds to step S1212, and execution is input in S1203 such as current movement, end, and power. Performs processing corresponding to the current function. If it is determined in step S1203 that the input is not an execution, the process advances to step S1209 to determine whether the input is a decision. If it is determined that the input is not a decision input, the process advances to step S1212 to perform processing corresponding to the function input in step S1202. If it is determined in step S1209 that the determination is input, the process proceeds to step S1210, and it is determined whether IMGCNT_W is greater than 0, thereby determining the number of images to be selected (stored in IMGCNT_W in S1201). It is determined whether or not the number of the number has been reached. If it is determined in S1210 that the value is greater than 0, it can be determined that an appropriate number of images have not yet been selected in the frame of the pattern selected in S1106. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S1211 and an alert as shown in FIG. The information is displayed on the display means 103 and the process returns to the remote control input waiting (S1202). If it is determined in step S1210 that IMGCNT_W is not greater than 0, it can be determined that an appropriate number of images have already been selected for the frame selected in S1106, and the image selection process is terminated.
[0045]
Next, regarding the data display process after the selection of the pattern and the appropriate number of images has been completed, according to the flowcharts of FIG. 13 (data display process), FIG. 14 (image display process), and FIG. 15 (current frame display process). explain.
[0046]
First, in step S1301, a plurality of images specified by addresses stored in IMFLPATH are displayed on the display means 103. Details of this processing are shown in FIG. After that, in step S1302, the frame data indicated by SELECT_TBR_PTR 1045 is displayed on the display means 103. Next, in step S1303, a predetermined time for displaying the current frame of the image is set in the timer 10. The predetermined time to be set is stored in the MEM 5 in advance. The individual image display processing in step S1301 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. This process is repeated for the number of images to be displayed for one frame, that is, the number of times stored in IMGCNT. In S1401, rectangular clipping of the image data specified by the IMFLPATH address is performed in accordance with the TBL data in the MEM 5 specified by the table address set in S1106. This rectangular clip is a process of cutting out an image of an area specified by XC, YC, WC, and HC. In step S1402, the image clipped in S1401 is centered and displayed in the area specified by X, Y, W, and H. This centering display is a process of displaying the center of the clip image and the center of the display area of the image in alignment. The flowchart in FIG. 15 shows the current image frame display process after the timer set in S1303 has timed out. In step S <b> 1303, the process of step S <b> 1501 is started in response to detection that the timer set in step S <b> 1303 has elapsed by setting the elapsed time. In S1501, the dotted line is XOR-drawn at the position of the frame surrounding the image displayed in S1402. In step S1502, the timer is set again. This set time is the same as the time set in S1303, and the processing of S1501 and S1502 is repeated in accordance with the time-up of the timer set in S1502, so that XOR drawing of the current display frame is repeated at regular time intervals.
[0047]
Note that a message indicating how many sheets can be selected according to the value of the number counter (IMGCNT_W) may be additionally displayed in the alert display contents of FIG.
[0048]
In the above description, the control program is loaded from the FD, but the table or program may be stored on the ROM.
[0049]
In the above description, the image clip at the time of the display process has been described. However, the same clip process and the output of the image and the frame may be controlled in the printing.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a pattern selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns is identified, the number corresponding to the identified selection pattern is determined, the selection state of the image is identified, Usability when selecting a different number of images depending on the selection pattern by comparing the number of images in the selected selection state with the number corresponding to the determined selection pattern and outputting the comparison result. Can be improved and ensured.
[0051]
As described above, according to the present invention, when the number of images in the selected state is less than the number corresponding to the selected pattern as a result of the comparison, the operator can output information notifying that effect. It is possible to reliably recognize that the number of selected images is insufficient and to appropriately determine the next process to be performed.
[0052]
As described above, according to the present invention, when the number of images in the selected state exceeds the number corresponding to the selected pattern as a result of the comparison, the operator can output information notifying that effect. It is possible to reliably recognize that the selected number exceeds the appropriate number.
[0053]
As described above, according to the present invention, as a result of the comparison, when the number of images in the selected state is less than the number corresponding to the selected pattern, the information indicating the insufficient number is output. Can quickly figure out how many more images to select.
[0054]
As described above, according to the present invention, the pattern can be a frame in which image information is arranged, thereby improving the operability for selecting an appropriate number of images different for each frame.
[0055]
As described above, according to the present invention, the number of images to be determined is the number of images to be arranged in the selected pattern, so that even when the number of images to be arranged is different, an appropriate number of images is obtained. The operability for selecting can be improved.
[0056]
As described above, according to the present invention, the output is an alert display, so that information indicating the relationship between the selected number and the appropriate number can be appropriately notified to the operator.
[0057]
As described above, according to the present invention, the image corresponding to the selected pattern and the image in the selected state are combined to generate one piece of image data, and the generated image data is displayed. Thus, it is possible to improve the operability of image selection for combining a plurality of images and displaying them as a single piece of image data.
[0058]
As described above, according to the present invention, the image corresponding to the selected pattern and the selected image are combined to generate one piece of image data, and the generated image data is printed. Thus, it is possible to improve the operability of image selection for combining a plurality of images and printing them as a single piece of image data.
[0059]
As described above, according to the present invention, the printing can be performed by an inkjet printer, thereby improving the operability of image selection for printing a good image.
[0060]
As described above, according to the present invention, an image of a predetermined region in selected image data is cut out, and a plurality of images are output by overlapping different images on the cut out image and outputting them. In this case, it is possible to make the appearance beautiful, and it is not necessary to prepare a mask image for that purpose, so that the structure can be simplified.
[0061]
As described above, according to the present invention, the predetermined area is a predetermined area with respect to the area where the image data is output, thereby facilitating reliable and highly flexible cutting processing for each area. Can be done.
[0062]
As described above, according to the present invention, the predetermined area is larger than the area where the image data is output, so that the output mode when the cut image is superimposed on another image is made beautiful. Can do.
[0063]
As described above, according to the present invention, the image cutting process can be reliably performed by performing the clipping process by the clipping process.
[0064]
As described above, according to the present invention, the image to be output superimposed on the clipped image is a frame image, so that the output mode of the image when the image is output in a frame is output beautifully. be able to.
[0065]
As described above, according to the present invention, the frame image is configured by a graphic, so that the output mode of the image when the image configured by the graphic is superimposed on the image is output beautifully. can do.
[0066]
As described above, according to the present invention, the first image is displayed, the second image is superimposed on the first image, and a predetermined time has elapsed since the second image was displayed. By displaying the third image in response to detection of the passage of the predetermined time, the third image can be reliably displayed even when a plurality of images are displayed in an overlapping manner. .
[0067]
As described above, according to the present invention, the second image is a frame image surrounding the first image, thereby preventing the third image from being hidden by the frame image. Can do.
[0068]
As described above, according to the present invention, the third image is the current display frame surrounding the first image, so that the current display frame can be reliably displayed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional configuration diagram of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a system according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an overview diagram of a remote control as input means.
FIG. 4 is a display example of pattern selection.
FIG. 5 is a display example of image selection.
FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of an alert display when there are not enough images to be selected.
FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of alert display when the maximum image selection is reached.
FIG. 8 is a data display example diagram.
FIG. 9 is a view showing a display example of a current frame of data.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a data RAM configuration.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of pattern selection processing.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of image selection processing.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of data display processing.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of image display processing.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of time-up current frame display processing.

Claims (12)

The determining unit determines a selection pattern selected by the instruction unit from the first screen in which a plurality of patterns in which a plurality of images can be arranged is displayed on the display screen.
The determination means determines the number of images that can be arranged in the plurality of images corresponding to the determined selection pattern,
In order to select a plurality of images to be arranged in the selection pattern, a plurality of selection means select a plurality of images instructed by the instruction means from a second screen on which a plurality of images are displayed on the display screen,
The comparison means compares the number of the selected images with the number corresponding to the determined selection pattern,
As a result of the comparison, when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means exceeds the number corresponding to the selection pattern, the information for notifying is output, and the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed, As a result of the comparison, when the number of the selected images and the number of images selected by the plurality of selection units are less than the number corresponding to the selection pattern, information for notifying that the number is not satisfied is output. Output,
The selected by multiple selection unit is completed, the result of the comparison, the number of the selected image in the previous SL multiple selection means is equal to the number corresponding to the selected pattern, the selected on the determined selection pattern An image processing method, wherein the display means displays a third screen for displaying a plurality of images.   The image processing according to claim 1, wherein the first screen further includes a screen switching button for switching the pattern, and the pattern is selected by operating the screen switching button by the instruction unit. Method.   The image according to claim 1, wherein the second screen further includes a screen switching button for selecting the image, and the image is selected by operating the screen switching button by the instruction unit. Processing method.   The output means outputs information for informing the shortage number when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is less than the number corresponding to the selection pattern as a result of the comparison. Item 8. The image processing method according to Item 1.   The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is a frame in which image information is arranged.   The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the number of images to be determined is a number of images to be arranged in a selection pattern.   The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the output is an alert display. The display means generates one piece of image data by combining the image corresponding to the selected pattern and the selected image.
The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the generated image data is displayed. A printing unit that synthesizes the image corresponding to the selected pattern and the image in the selected state to generate one image data;
The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the generated image data is printed.   The image processing method according to claim 9, wherein the printing unit performs the printing with an inkjet printer. A determining unit that determines a selection pattern selected by the instruction unit from a first screen in which a plurality of patterns in which a plurality of images can be arranged is displayed on the display screen;
Determining means for determining the number of images that can be arranged corresponding to the selection pattern determined by the determining means;
A plurality of selection means for selecting a plurality of images indicated by the instruction means from a second screen on which a plurality of images are displayed on the display screen in order to select a plurality of images to be arranged in the selection pattern;
A comparing means for comparing the number of the plurality of selected images with the number corresponding to the determined selection pattern;
As a result of the comparison, when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means exceeds the number corresponding to the selection pattern, the information for notifying is output, and the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed, As a result of the comparison, when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is less than the number corresponding to the selection pattern, output means for outputting information notifying that the number is not satisfied;
When the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed and, as a result of the comparison, the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is equal to the number corresponding to the selection pattern, the selected selection pattern is selected. An image processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying a third screen for displaying a plurality of images. A computer-readable storage medium,
A control program for determining the selection pattern selected by the instruction unit from the first screen in which a plurality of patterns on which a plurality of images can be arranged are displayed on the display screen;
A control program for the determination means to determine the number of images that can be arranged corresponding to the determined selection pattern;
In order to select a plurality of images designated by the instruction means from the second screen on which the plurality of images are displayed on the display screen in order to select a plurality of images to be arranged in the selection pattern. A control program of
A control program for comparison means to compare the number of the selected images with the number corresponding to the determined selection pattern;
As a result of the comparison, when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means exceeds the number corresponding to the selection pattern, the information for notifying is output, and the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed, As a result of the comparison, when the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is less than the number corresponding to the selection pattern, a control program for outputting information notifying that the number is not satisfied,
When the selection by the plurality of selection means is completed and, as a result of the comparison, the number of images selected by the plurality of selection means is equal to the number corresponding to the selection pattern, the selected selection pattern is selected. A storage medium storing a control program for displaying a third screen for displaying a plurality of images by a display means.

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