JP4275983B2 - Image processing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of image processing of images (image data) captured by a digital camera or the like, and more specifically, various articles existing in the captured image regardless of the performance of the camera or the imaging light source. The present invention relates to an image processing system that makes it possible to properly reproduce colors and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Currently, the image (photographed on the film) is photoelectrically printed by a scanner, and the image taken on a photographic film (photosensitive material) such as a negative film, reversal film, etc. Then, after the signal obtained by the image processing apparatus is converted into a digital signal, various image processes are performed to obtain image data for recording, and the recording is modulated by the printer (printer / processor) according to the image data. 2. Description of the Related Art Digital photo printers that perform exposure by exposing photographic paper with light, perform predetermined current processing, and output as a print have been put into practical use.
[0003]
On the other hand, with the spread of personal computers (PCs), PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), etc., the penetration rate of digital cameras is increasing. For example, an image taken with a digital camera is captured and processed by a PC or the like, and is used for various applications such as a homepage or a New Year's card.
Also, according to the digital photo printer, an image is photoelectrically read and image processing is performed as digital image data. Therefore, a digital camera (a recording medium loaded in the digital camera) or a CD- that has previously output image data is used. Since it is possible to receive image data from a recording medium such as R and to output a print that reproduces the image carried by this image data, in recent years, it has been photographed with a digital camera by a specialized printing company such as a lab shop. A print is created from the image.
[0004]
By the way, an image by a digital camera or a photographic film is greatly influenced by the performance of the camera, the photographing light source, and the like. Therefore, when digital image data based on these is reproduced as a visible image such as a display image on a print or a display, various image processes are performed in order to make the color of the image appropriate.
[0005]
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an image of a specific region of the face, hair, eyes, lips, torso, clothes, and accessories specified in the first frame image when performing image processing of a plurality of frame image data. And the image feature quantity and processing conditions of this specific area are stored, and for the subsequent frames, the area where the specific area and the image feature quantity are similar is the same processing condition as the specific area in the first frame. Discloses an image processing method for performing image processing.
Patent Document 2 discloses a gray balance common to all frames obtained from the image data of all frames in image processing mainly for images shot on film, and each frame obtained for each frame. Image processing for obtaining gray balance adjustment conditions for each frame using weighted gray balance is disclosed.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-275351 [Patent Document 2]
JP-A-11-317880 [0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to the image processing method disclosed in Patent Document 1, the portion designated as the specific area in the first frame is properly finished.
However, in this method, the work of specifying a specific area is necessary, and there is a possibility that colors other than those specified as the specific area may be inappropriate and different from the actual thing. .
[0008]
On the other hand, according to the image processing disclosed in Patent Document 2, a gray balance common to all the frames is used, and the gray balance adjustment condition is set by weighting the gray balance of each frame, so The overall gray balance of the reproduced image can be made appropriate by eliminating the influence.
However, even with this method, there is a possibility that an individual object or the like existing in the image becomes an inappropriate object having a different color from the actual object.
[0009]
An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and in image processing of digital image data shot with a digital camera or the like, image data can be used regardless of the shooting light source or the performance of the camera. An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing system that enables various articles existing in an image to be reproduced with appropriate colors and textures that are very close to the actual object when reproduced as a visual image.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an image processing system according to the present invention includes a non-contact-readable memory that stores identification information of an article to which the image processing system is attached, and a non-memory that stores identification information for identifying itself. A photographing unit having a photographing direction and a photographing time detection unit attached with a memory capable of contact reading, a reading unit two-dimensionally arranged in a predetermined area for reading both the memories in a non-contact manner, and an article A database that stores article information that is information related to the identification information in association with each other, identification information read by the reading unit from the memory, and exists in an image captured by the imaging unit Image processing means for performing image processing for appropriately reproducing any one or more of various articles in terms of density, color, and texture, and the photographing means The identification information, the photographing direction, and the photographing time are associated with each other, the photographed image is supplied to the image processing means, and the image processing means acquires the identification information read from the memory by the reading means, and this identification Detecting the position of the article corresponding to the information and the photographing means, associating the photographed image with the identification information of the article existing in the image from the identification information, the photographing direction and the photographing time supplied from the photographing means; The corresponding article information is read from the database using the identification information, and the image processing is performed using the article information.
[0011]
In addition, the image processing system according to the present invention can perform non-contact reading in which non-contact reading is possible for storing article information that is information relating to an article to which the image processing system is attached, and non-contact reading in which identification information for identifying itself is stored. A photographing unit having a photographing direction and a photographing time attached with a memory, a reading unit two-dimensionally arranged in a predetermined area for reading the both memories in a non-contact manner, and the reading unit Image processing for acquiring article information read from a memory, and performing image processing for appropriately reproducing various kinds of articles photographed by the photographing unit and existing in the image for at least one of density, color, and texture The imaging means associates the identification information, the imaging direction and the imaging time of itself, supplies the captured image to the image processing means, and The image processing means uses the information read from the memory by the reading means to detect the position of the article and the photographing means corresponding to this information, and from the identification information, the photographing direction and the photographing time supplied from the photographing means. The photographed image is associated with the article information of the article present in the image, and the image processing is performed using the article information.
[0014]
In such an image processing system of the present invention, it is preferable that the article information includes at least one of spectral reflectance data as color information of the article and information on a texture pattern of the article. The processing means preferably performs image processing according to the article using the article information for the subject in the image other than the article as necessary, and the article information is in an appropriate state. The image processing means preferably performs the image processing using the reference image, and the product information includes information related to the product, image processing means, if necessary, it is preferable to synthesize the information relating to the article in the image, also, non-contact reading is possible to store identification information of said article And an image database that associates and stores the information and a plurality of images stored in the memory, the image processing unit reads out the corresponding image from the image database by using the information stored in said memory, The read image is preferably subjected to image processing using information on the article, and further includes a storage unit for storing illumination information about illumination light at a specific location, and the image processing unit receives illumination information from the storage unit. It is preferable to reproduce the appearance of the article at the corresponding specific location using the illumination information and the article information.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the image processing system of the present invention will be described in detail based on preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0016]
FIG. 1 shows a conceptual diagram of an example of an image processing system of the present invention.
An image processing system 10 (hereinafter, referred to as system 10) in the illustrated example is a system that performs image processing on an image captured by a digital camera 12 (hereinafter referred to as camera 12). The IC tag 14 attached to the article, the image processing unit 16, and the database 18 are configured.
The image processing unit 16 and the database 18 are connected by a communication unit 24, and the display 20 and the printer 22 are connected to the image processing unit 16.
[0017]
Various communication means 24 can be used, and may be a computer communication network such as the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network), or a dedicated line dedicated to the system 10 of the present invention.
As the display 20, various displays such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) can be used.
Further, the printer 22 also exposes photographic paper (photosensitive material) with recording light modulated in accordance with image data and performs various types of printers (image recording apparatuses) such as a photographic printer, an electrophotographic printer, and an inkjet printer that perform wet development processing. ) Is available.
[0018]
The IC tag 14 includes an IC chip including an antenna, a memory, and the like, and is wirelessly connected / communication with the IC tag reader 30 (reading unit) in a non-contact manner, for example, using an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technique. IC tag.
In the present invention, the memory attached to various articles is not limited to the IC tag 14, and various memories can be used as long as they can be read by the reading means attached to the camera 12. It is.
[0019]
In the present invention, the IC tag 14 (memory) is attached to various articles (including organisms such as animals) and stores ID information for identifying the articles.
In the system 10 of the illustrated example, the IC tag 14 is a variety of articles worn by a subject (person), for example, accessories such as rings, necklaces, earrings, earrings, brooches, bags such as handbags, shoulder bags, and second bags. Attached to clothing such as clothing, hats, shirts, skirts, jackets, ties, etc., cosmetics such as foundations, lipsticks, and eye shadows (for example, it may be attached to a case).
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the IC tag 14 a is attached to the earring 32, and the IC tag 14 b is attached to the shirt 34.
[0020]
In the present invention, the attachment position of the IC tag 14 is not particularly limited, and a position where wireless communication can be performed without causing a decrease in appearance, function, handleability, and the like is appropriately determined depending on the article to be attached. Just decide.
[0021]
In the illustrated example, the ID information basically does not need to be able to discriminate each item, and it is only necessary to discriminate the type of the item (for example, the manufacturer and model number of the item). However, if the IC tag is attached to an article having an individual difference in color or the like even if the IC tag is attached to an animal or a cage containing the animal, which will be described later , the individual can be discriminated. ID information may be assigned to the.
[0022]
The (digital) camera 12 associates an IC tag sensor 30 (hereinafter referred to as a tag sensor 30) for reading information recorded on the IC tag 14, and information read from the IC tag 14 with a photographed image. Basically, it is a normal digital (still) camera, except that it has a function of outputting in a normal manner.
The tag sensor 30 is a known IC tag sensor (IC tag reader / writer) that uses the same RFID technology as described above, for example, which wirelessly connects to the IC tag 14 and reads information recorded on the IC tag 14.
[0023]
In the system 10, the camera 12 reads, for example, information recorded on the IC tag 14 by the tag sensor 30 at the time of photographing (ID information of an article to which the IC tag 14 is attached).
The camera 12 associates the image data of the photographed image with the ID information read from the IC tag 14 and stores the image data in, for example, a built-in memory or the SmartMedia ^TM or xD- mounted on the camera 12. stored in a storage medium such as a picture card ^TM. The article ID information may be recorded, for example, in the header of image data (image file).
[0024]
The image processing unit 16 performs image processing on image data captured by the camera 12. Specifically, the image processing unit 16 reads the color information of the article corresponding to the ID information from the database 18 described later using the ID information of the article read by the tag sensor 30 of the camera 12, and this color. Using the taste information, the image is corrected so that the color of the corresponding article in the image has a color corresponding to the color information. This effect will be described in detail later.
In the illustrated example, the image processing unit 16 outputs the processed image data to the display 20 to display the image and / or outputs the image data to the printer 22 to reproduce the image. Print out the completed print.
[0025]
The image processing performed by the image processing unit 16 is not limited to this. Color / density correction, gradation correction, electronic scaling processing, sharpness processing (sharpness enhancement), image density dynamic range compression (image data) Various known image processing such as dodging effect by processing) may be performed.
Such an image processing unit 16 may be configured using, for example, a personal computer (PC), a workstation (WS), or the like, or may be incorporated in the image processing apparatus of the above-described digital photo printer. Also good.
[0026]
The database 18 is configured using, for example, a PC, WS, or the like, and corresponds to ID information of various articles stored in the IC tag 14 and color information indicating actual colors of the articles. It is registered (memorized). For example, ID information and color information are stored in association with each other for each of the earring 32 and the shirt 34.
The color information may be information that allows the actual color of the corresponding article to be found. For example, R (red), G (green), and B (blue) image data or spectral reflectance data under a predetermined light source such as Day Light may be used as the color information.
[0027]
The database 18 may be constructed by, for example, a photo studio or a lab shop, acquiring data from a manufacturer of the article, photographing the article under appropriate conditions, measuring the color, and using both together. Alternatively, it may be constructed by an article manufacturer or sales company. Therefore, the number of the database 18 is not limited to one, and may be plural. Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the timing of registering article information in the database.
In the illustrated example, the database 18 and the image processing unit 16 are connected by the communication means 24. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the image processing unit 16 and the database 18 are A configuration in which the image processing unit 16 and the database 18 are integrated may be employed.
[0028]
Hereinafter, the image processing system of the present invention will be described in more detail by explaining the operation of the system 10.
[0029]
As described above, when the camera 12 captures a subject, the tag reader 30 reads the IC tag 14 of the article worn by the subject, acquires the ID information of the article, and acquires image data of the photographed image and the article. The ID information is associated with each other and stored in its own memory or stored in a storage medium such as an xD-Picture Card ^TM .
In the illustrated example, since the IC tag 14 a and the IC tag 14 b are respectively attached to the earring 32 and the shirt 34, the camera 12 receives the ID information of the earring 32 and the ID information of the shirt 34 from both IC tags 14. It is acquired, and this is associated with image data and stored.
[0030]
When an image captured by the camera 12 is processed by the image processing unit 16, the image processing unit 16 reads image data (image file) directly from the camera 12 or stores the image data, for example. Is read and image data (image file) is obtained by reading this.
Next, the image processing unit 16 knows the ID information of the earring 32 and the shirt 34 associated with the image data. Furthermore, it connects with the database 18 by the communication means 24, searches the database 18 using this ID information, and reads the color information of the earring 32 and the shirt 34. That is, the ID information is read from the IC tag 14 attached to the article, the type of the article is recognized using the ID information, and the color information of the article is acquired from the database 18.
[0031]
Next, the image processing unit 16 corrects the image data using the color information so that the earring 32 and the shirt 34 have colors corresponding to the color information.
First, the image processing unit 16 extracts regions of corresponding articles, that is, earrings 32 and shirts 34 from the image by color / density detection, shape recognition, template matching, texture pattern recognition, and the like.
Next, image analysis of this area is performed, image processing conditions are set so that the earring 32 and the shirt 34 have colors according to the color information in the reproduced image, and image processing of the image data is performed. For example, if the color information is R, G, and B image data under Day Light, image processing conditions are set so that the earring 32 and the shirt 34 in the reproduced image have this color, and image processing is performed. .
[0032]
The image processing according to the color information may be performed only for each article area (in the illustrated example, the area of the earring 32 and the shirt 34) for each article, or the entire image processing may be performed. May be performed.
In addition, when performing image processing as a whole, when there are a plurality of articles having the IC tag 14 as shown in the example in the figure, image processing conditions are set comprehensively.
[0033]
When the image processing is completed, the image processing unit 16 outputs the processed image data to the display 20 and reproduces it as a visible image, or outputs it to the printer 22 and outputs a print reproducing the captured image. .
[0034]
That is, according to the present invention, the camera 12 reads ID information from the IC tag 14 attached to various articles, recognizes the type of the article using the ID information, and reads the color of the article from the database 18. The taste information is read out, and the image is corrected so that the color of the corresponding article in the image becomes a color corresponding to the color information.
Therefore, when the image captured by the camera 12 is reproduced as a visible image regardless of the performance of the camera 12, the imaging light source, or the like, it is possible to reproduce a high-quality image in which an article in the image is reproduced with a color close to the real thing. .
[0035]
In the present invention, the article information stored in the database 18 is not limited to the color information of the article, and various types of information about the article can be used, and plural kinds of article information may be stored. The unit 16 may perform various types of image processing according to this.
[0036]
For example, information on the brightness recommended by the manufacturer of each article may be stored in the database 18 as article information, and image processing may be performed so as to be close to this brightness.
[0037]
Alternatively, the texture pattern of the article may be stored as article information, and the image processing unit 16 may perform image processing so that the texture pattern is appropriately reproduced. In addition, for example, an article maker or the like designates a part to be emphasized of an article (product) such as an emblem or a logo, stores it as article information, and performs image processing so that this part is emphasized by sharpness processing or the like. The unit 16 may perform image processing. Alternatively, the high resolution image data prepared in the database 18 may be locally synthesized.
According to these aspects, for example, even when the resolution of the camera 12 is low, it is possible to reproduce an image that suitably represents the properties and characteristics of the article.
[0038]
Further, in a photo studio or the like, an article with the IC tag 14 attached (or scheduled to be attached) is photographed in advance under optimum photographing conditions, and this image (hereinafter referred to as a reference image) is stored in the database 18 as article information. You may remember. The image processing unit 16 reads out this reference image, sets image processing conditions so that the color and texture of the article matches the reference image in the image to be reproduced, and performs image processing.
Further, customer information such as slimming finish, fair white finish, and soft focus finish is registered as customer information, the subject person is identified from the ID information of the article, and correction according to the customer information is performed. In addition, image processing conditions may be set.
[0039]
Information related to an article other than the appearance of the article (hereinafter referred to as related information) may be used as the article information. Examples of the related information include detailed information on the article, information on the related product of the article, information on the latest product of the article, and the like.
When such related information is acquired, for example, the image processing unit 16 combines the information as text information with an image (image data) and displays the image on the display 20. Alternatively, the related information may be reproduced as a still image or a moving image, and further, the information may be synthesized as audio information corresponding to the image data, and the related information may be reproduced with sound during image display.
[0040]
Furthermore, lighting information of a specific place such as a wedding hall or a hotel party venue is stored in the database 18 (or other places are possible), and the lighting information and the color information are used to store the article information at the specific place. You may simulate how it looks.
In this case, for example, when the image data is supplied, the image processing unit 16 reads the color information of the article (for example, the shirt 34 as an example) using the ID information, and the illumination of the specified specific place. Read information. Next, the lighting information and the color information are used to simulate how the shirt 34 looks at this specific location, and according to the simulation result, the image at the specific location is reproduced. Set the processing conditions. Thereafter, similarly, the image data is processed under this image processing condition, and an image simulating the appearance of the shirt 34 at the specified specific place is displayed on the display 20 or output by the printer 22.
[0041]
The image processing by the image processing unit 16 is not limited to only the object corresponding to the article for which the ID information has been acquired, and the color of the other area may be corrected according to the color information of the article. Good.
For example, when the foundation or lipstick color information is acquired from the ID information, if the color is a specific color, the image processing conditions are set so that the color of the teeth and gums is adjusted according to the color. Set. Similarly, when the color of the clothes is a specific color, the image processing conditions are set so that the color of the skin such as the face is adjusted according to the color.
At this time, information necessary for setting the image processing conditions is preferably set by a manufacturer of cosmetics or clothing, and recorded in the database 18, for example, it is preferable to adjust teeth or skin in any direction. Just keep it. Alternatively, each article may be stored in the database 18 as correction information in association with the ID information.
[0042]
In the above example, the IC tag 14 is attached to a thing worn by a person such as clothing or accessories, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the IC tag stores ID information in various articles. 14, the ID information and the color information are associated with each other and registered in the database 18, and image processing conditions are set so that the article is properly finished with the image captured by the camera 12. Can be set.
[0043]
As a compatible article, for example, in a zoo or aquarium, the IC tag 14 may be attached to the animal itself, a cage or an aquarium for raising animals.
Further, an IC tag may be attached to a vehicle such as a car or a train.
[0044]
The system 10 in the illustrated example has a database 18 in which identification information and article information are stored in association with each other. In another aspect of the present invention, the IC tag 14 includes the IC tag. 14 stores article information such as color information and texture pattern information of the article to which 14 is attached. That is, in the illustrated example, the article information of the earring 32 is stored in the IC tag 14a, and the article information of the shirt 34 is stored in the IC tag 14b.
[0045]
The camera 12 reads article information from the IC tag 14 at the time of photographing, for example, and associates the article information with the photographed image and supplies them to the image processing unit 16. The image processing unit 16 uses the article information supplied from the camera 12 to perform image processing on the captured image in the same manner as in the previous aspect.
According to this configuration, access to the database 18 becomes unnecessary, and a more compact image processing system with good processing efficiency can be realized. In this aspect, identification information for identifying an article need not necessarily be stored in the IC tag 14.
[0046]
In the above example, the camera 12 has the tag reader 30 and the IC tag 14 of the article communicates with the tag reader 30 of the camera 12. However, in another aspect of the present invention, the camera 12 has the tag reader 30. Without communication between the two.
[0047]
In this embodiment, an IC tag 14 for storing its own ID information is attached to the camera 12 (photographing means) instead of the tag sensor 30, and a photographing direction and photographing time detecting means is provided. The photographing time may be a built-in clock for the date function, and the photographing direction may be various direction sensors.
In addition, tag sensors 30 having a built-in clock are arranged two-dimensionally on, for example, a floor surface of a predetermined area.
[0048]
When shooting in the predetermined area, the camera 12 associates with the shot image (its image data) in association with its own ID information (ID information stored in the IC tag 14), shooting time, and The shooting direction is supplied to the image processing unit 16.
[0049]
On the other hand, the tag sensor 30 continuously detects the IC tag 14, associates the ID information read from the camera 12 or the IC tag 14 of the article with the reading time, and supplies them to the image processing unit 16. If the tag sensor 30 does not have a clock, the image processing unit 16 associates the ID information with the reading time by supplying the reading result of the IC tag 14 to the image processing unit 16 in real time. Take it.
The image processing unit 16 uses the ID information to read the position and reading time of the tag sensor 30 and the position corresponding to the ID information (that is, the camera 12 or the article) in which position of the predetermined region. Is stored and stored (hereinafter referred to as object position time information for convenience).
[0050]
When the captured image captured in the predetermined area is supplied from the camera 12, the image processing unit 16 uses the ID information associated with the captured image, the capturing time and the capturing direction, and the position time information of the object. Thus, the position of the predetermined area where the camera 12 was present at the time of shooting and the shooting direction are detected.
Further, the image processing unit 16 uses the shooting time, the detected position and shooting direction of the camera 12, and the position / time information of the object to find the ID information of the article existing in the shooting area by the camera 12 at this shooting time. To do.
[0051]
Thereafter, as in the previous example, the corresponding article information is read from the database 18 using the ID information, and image processing is performed using this article information.
[0052]
In the present invention, even in a configuration in which the camera 12 does not have the tag sensor 30, as another aspect, as in the previous example, not the database but the IC tag 14 attached to the article is not colored information or texture pattern. Or the like, and similar processing may be performed in the image processing unit.
[0053]
The image processing system of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications may be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. It is.
[0054]
For example, in the above description, the image processing system of the present invention is configured by the camera 12 that captures a still image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the image processing of the present invention is performed by a digital video camera that captures a moving image. A system may be configured, and a camera that captures still images and a camera that captures moving images may be mixed to configure the image processing system of the present invention.
In addition, the present invention basically has four aspects. Of course, in the image processing system according to the present invention, two or more of the above-described four aspects may be mixed.
[0055]
Furthermore, the image processing result may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-R or DVD as well as being output to a print or monitor.
Further, both images may be displayed on the monitor, or the displayed image may be switched so that the image subjected to the image processing according to the present invention can be compared with the image not performed.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in image processing of image data captured by a digital camera or the like, when image data is reproduced as a visible image regardless of the performance of the imaging light source or the camera. In addition, various articles present in the image can be reproduced with appropriate colors and textures that are very close to the actual product.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an example of an image processing system of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 (Image Processing) System 12 (Digital) Camera 14 IC Tag 16 Image Processing Unit 18 Database 20 Display 22 Printer 24 Communication Means 30 Tag Reader 32 Earring 34 Shirt

Claims (8)

Detection of shooting direction and shooting time with memory capable of non-contact reading that stores identification information of the article to which it is attached and memory capable of non-contact reading that stores identification information identifying itself A database that stores the image information having the information in association with each other, the reading means that is two-dimensionally arranged in a predetermined area, and the article information that is information about the article and the identification information. And the reading means acquires the identification information read from the memory , and appropriately reproduces various kinds of articles photographed by the photographing means and existing in the image with respect to any one or more of density, color and texture. Image processing means for performing image processing to be performed,
The photographing unit associates the identification information, the photographing direction, and the photographing time of itself, supplies the photographed image to the image processing unit, and the image processing unit reads the memory from both the memories. Acquires identification information, detects the position of the article corresponding to the identification information and the photographing means, and uses the identification information, the photographing direction and the photographing time supplied from the photographing means to present the photographed image and the article present in the image. An image processing system, wherein the corresponding article information is read out from the database using the identification information, and the image processing is performed using the article information. Shooting direction and shooting with a non-contact readable memory for storing article information, which is information related to the article to which it is attached, and a non-contact readable memory storing identification information for identifying itself. A photographing means having a time detecting means; a reading means that reads the memory in a non-contact manner; two-dimensionally arranged in a predetermined area; and the article information read from the memories by the reading means; Image processing means for performing image processing for appropriately reproducing any one or more of density, color and texture of various articles photographed by the photographing means and existing in the image,
The photographing unit associates the identification information, the photographing direction, and the photographing time of itself, supplies the photographed image to the image processing unit, and the image processing unit includes information read from the memory by the reading unit. Is used to detect the position of the article and the photographing means corresponding to this information, and from the identification information, the photographing direction and the photographing time supplied from the photographing means, the photographed image and the article information of the article present in the image are obtained. An image processing system characterized by associating and performing the image processing using the article information. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the article information includes at least one of spectral reflectance data as color information of the article and information regarding a texture pattern of the article. The image according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the image processing unit performs image processing according to the article using the article information for a subject in an image other than the article as necessary. Processing system. As the article information, it includes a reference image containing the article the proper conditions, the image processing means, the image processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 for the image processing using the reference image . As the article information includes information related to the article, said image processing means, if necessary, according to information relating to the article to any one of claims 1 to 5, combined with the image image Processing system. An image database for storing a plurality of images in association with information stored in a non-contact-readable memory for storing identification information of the article, and the image processing means is stored in the memory said read the corresponding image from the image database, read the even image, the image processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 for image processing using information about the article with the information. The image processing means reads out the illumination information from the storage means, and uses the illumination information and the article information to store the article at the corresponding particular place. the image processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 for reproducing the appearance of.

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