JP5446683B2 - Image composition apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image composition output device, a mobile phone device, and a program for synthesizing and displaying a moving image with a captured still image.

  In recent years, digital cameras have rapidly spread in place of silver halide cameras.

  Images taken by a digital camera can be stored and stored in a memory as digital data.

  For this reason, the stored image data can be freely read and displayed on a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and can be processed by overwriting the characters and pictures entered with the touch panel and keys, It is relatively easy to synthesize and process images.

  Then, an image processing apparatus is conceivable for pasting and synthesizing a moving image object prepared in advance at a specified position on an arbitrarily selected still image and displaying the synthesized image as a moving image on a display screen. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In addition, a digital camera that can paste and synthesize a moving image prepared by actual shooting at a specified position on an arbitrarily selected still image and display the synthesized image as a moving image on a display screen has been put into practical use (for example, Non-patent document 1).

JP 2006-133897 A

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  In the conventional image processing apparatus and digital camera, a moving image can be pasted and synthesized on a still image, and a moving image in which the moving image portion moves on the still image can be displayed.

  However, these image processing devices specify a desired position with respect to a still image prepared in advance by taking a photograph or from an external device, and a moving image object prepared in advance or a moving image photographed exclusively for image composition. Paste and synthesize.

  For this reason, for example, when a specific image to be noticed is included in a still image taken by the user, a moving image that causes the specific image to be noted when browsing the still image is pasted and combined. In order to do so, the user himself / herself must first find a specific image included in the captured still image. Since it is necessary to specify the position of a specific image in the still image and select and paste a moving image corresponding to the specific image, there is a problem that it is quite troublesome and time-consuming.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and without automatically performing a troublesome operation, automatically synthesizes a moving image according to a specific image included in a still image, and a viewer of the image An object of the present invention is to provide an image synthesizing apparatus that can easily and happily know that there is an object of interest in the image , and its program.

The image composition apparatus according to claim 1 is an image storage unit that stores a moving image in association with a partial image, a still image acquisition unit that acquires a still image , and a still image acquired by the still image acquisition unit. An image determination unit that determines whether the partial image stored in the image storage unit is included therein, and the partial image when the image determination unit determines that the partial image is included in the still image is characterized in that in the moving image stored by said image storage means associated, comprising a synthesizing means for synthesizing the still picture.

Image synthesizing apparatus according to claim 2, in the image synthesizing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image storing means stores the moving image that associates each of a plurality of types of partial images by the image storage means A partial image designating unit for designating a partial image corresponding to a user operation among a plurality of types of stored partial images, wherein the image determining unit includes the partial image in the still image acquired by the still image acquiring unit; It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the partial image designated by the designation means is included.

Image synthesizing apparatus according to claim 3, in the image synthesizing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image storage means, associated with the received partial image and the partial image according to a user operation of the external device It is characterized by storing moving images.
The image composition device according to claim 4 is the image composition device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the still image acquired by the still image acquisition means is output to an external device. The image processing apparatus further includes a combined image output unit that sequentially outputs the images combined by the combining unit to the external device.

The image composition output device according to claim 5 is the image composition output device according to claim 4 , wherein the composite image output means outputs the still image acquired by the still image acquisition means to an external device. , Having a partial image designation determining means for determining whether the partial image included in the still image is specified in the external device, and determining that the partial image included in the still image is specified by the partial image specification determining means. In this case, a series of composite images generated by the composite image generation means is sequentially output to the external device.

The image composition output device according to claim 6 is the image composition output device according to claim 4 , wherein the composite image output means outputs the still image acquired by the still image acquisition means to an external device. A time elapse judging means for judging whether a certain time has elapsed, and when the time elapse judging means judges that a certain time has elapsed after outputting the still image, the synthesized image generating means generates A series of synthesized images are sequentially output to the external device.

A program according to claim 7 is a program for controlling a computer of an electronic device, wherein the computer stores an image storage means for storing a moving image associated with a partial image in a memory, and a still image from an external device. Still image acquisition means for acquiring, image determination means for determining whether or not the partial image stored in the image storage means is included in the still image acquired by the still image acquisition means, and the image determination means When it is determined that the partial image is included therein, a moving image associated with the partial image and stored in the image storage unit is combined with the still image to generate a series of combined images. After outputting the still image acquired by the composite image generation means and the still image acquisition means to an external device, a series of the images generated by the composite image generation means The formed image is characterized by to function as a composite image output means for sequentially outputting the same external device.

According to the present invention, a moving image corresponding to a specific image included in a still image is automatically synthesized without the need for special troublesome operations. It is possible to provide an image synthesizing apparatus that can easily and happily know that it exists , and its program.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic circuit of the server apparatus 10 which concerns on embodiment of the image composition output apparatus of this invention. The figure which shows the specific example of the partial image data memorize | stored in the server provision image memory 12d of the said server apparatus 10, and its corresponding moving image data. The figure which shows the specific example of the user information memorize | stored in the user information memory 12e of the said server apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the specific example of the partial image data memorize | stored in the user registration image memory 12f of the said server apparatus 10, and its corresponding moving image data. The figure which shows the specific example of a production | generation of the original partial image data GBp of the registrant 1 "Hanako Yamakawa" memorize | stored in the user registration image memory 12f shown in the said FIG. 4, and its corresponding original moving image data ht1-ht4. 5 is a flowchart showing image composition processing by the server device 10; The figure which shows a series of synthetic | combination image data Gu and Gua-Guc produced | generated based on the partial image data GBn of the cat of a server provision image (12d) and its corresponding moving image data nt1-nt3 in connection with the image synthesis process of the said server apparatus 10. . The figure which shows series of synthetic | combination image data Gu, Gua, Gub produced | generated based on the mouse | mouth partial image data GBm of the server provision image (12d) and its corresponding moving image data mt1, mt2 with the image composition process of the said server apparatus 10. . A series of combined image data Gu generated based on the partial image data GBp of the user “Hanako Yamakawa” and the corresponding moving image data ht1 to ht4 stored in the user registration image memory 12f in association with the image combining processing of the server device 10. , Gua to Gud. A series of composite image data Gu generated based on the partial image data GBq of the user “Taro Tanaka” and the corresponding moving image data tt1 to tt4 stored in the user registration image memory 12f in accordance with the image composition processing of the server device 10. , Gua to Gud. 7 is a flowchart showing a composite image display process according to a composite image output process program 12b of the server device 10; The flowchart which shows the user setting process according to the user setting process program 12c of the said server apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the specific example of the operation | movement accompanying the image composition process of the mobile telephone apparatus 10 'which implemented the image composition output device of this invention, and a composite image display process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic circuit of a server apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of an image composition output apparatus of the present invention.

  The server device 10 includes a CPU 11 that is a computer.

  The CPU 11 is a system program stored in advance in the memory 12, or a server control program read into the memory 12 from an external recording medium 13 such as a CD-ROM via a recording medium reader 14 such as a CD / DVD drive, or The operation of each part of the circuit is controlled according to a server control program read into the memory 12 from another server device (in this case, a program server) on the communication network N via the power transmission control unit 15.

  In addition to the memory 12, the recording medium reading unit 14, and the power transmission control unit 15, the CPU 11 is connected to an input unit 16 having a keyboard, a mouse, and the like that are operated by an administrator of the server device 10.

  The server control program stored in the memory 12 is a still image such as a captured image received from an external communication terminal A (digital camera / mobile phone with camera) 20 or a communication terminal B (PC: Personal Computer) 30. Is stored, and an image management processing program for enabling viewing on each of the communication terminals A20 and B30, and a communication control program for performing communication operations with the communication terminals A20 and B30 are stored.

  In addition, among the still images received from the outside, partial images previously set and registered in a server-provided image memory 12d (see FIG. 2) or a user-registered image memory 12f (see FIG. 4) are included. A series of moving images that are set and registered in advance in association with the recognized partial images are combined with the still images. Then, an image composition processing program 12a for saving a series of synthesized images starting from the still image to designated communication terminals A20, B30 for viewing or browsing, and a series of images generated according to the image composition processing program 12a. Setting of the user to be used for the composite image output processing program 12b for displaying the composite image, the server-provided image memory 12d (see FIG. 2) and the user registration image memory 12f (see FIG. 4), the partial image and the corresponding moving image A user setting processing program 12c for registration is stored.

  In addition to the program memory for storing the various programs, the memory 12 includes a server-provided image memory 12d, a user information memory 12e, a user registration image memory 12f, a registered user as memory for storing various work data. An information memory 12g, a received image data memory 22h, a composite image data memory 22i, a transmission data memory 22j, a storage data memory 22k, and the like are secured.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example of the partial image data and the corresponding moving image data stored in the server-provided image memory 12d of the server device 10.

  In this server-provided image memory 12d, for example, a basic image of each of a plurality of types of characters is stored in advance as a partial image, and a series of character images for constituting a moving image of the character corresponding to the partial image is stored in the corresponding moving image 1. , 2,... Are stored in advance. For example, for the partial image data GBn of the cat character, a series of moving image data nt1 to nt3 in which the cat character moves on a plane is stored. Further, for example, for a partial image data GBm of a mouse character, a series of moving image data mt1 to mt2 in which the mouse character moves by waving his hand is stored.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific example of user information stored in the user information memory 12e of the server device 10. As shown in FIG.

  In the user information memory 12e, the “name”, “mail address”, and “server HP password” of the user who uses the server device 10 are stored according to the registration operation from the communication terminals A20 and B30 of the user. At the same time, for each registered user, a flag indicating “present” or “not present” in the use of the provided images 1 (cat), 2 (mouse),... Of each character stored in the server-provided image memory 12d. “ON” and “OFF” (provided image designation information) are stored according to the designation operation from the communication terminals A20 and B30 of the user.

  Further, in the user information memory 12e, for each user, the “name”, “mail address”, “server HP password” of each destination user input by the user as a destination candidate, and the provided image 1 (cat) , 2 (mouse),..., Flags “ON” and “OFF” (provided image designation information) indicating “use” and “no” are stored in association with each other.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific example of the partial image data and the corresponding moving image data stored in the user registration image memory 12f of the server device 10.

  In the user registration image memory 12f, among the users stored in the user information memory 12e, a registered user name, an original partial image, and a series corresponding to the original partial image are registered for each user who has registered the original image. Original moving images (corresponding videos 1, 2,...) Are stored.

  For example, in the original partial image data GBp of the registrant 1 “Yamakawa Hanako”, an image of a melon that likes “Yamakawa Hanako” is registered, and for this partial image data “melon” GBp, the “Yamakawa Hanako” itself A series of original moving image data ht1 to ht4 that move happily by lifting the melon is stored. Further, for example, in the original partial image data GBq of the registrant 2 “Taro Tanaka”, an image of a banana that likes “Taro Tanaka” is registered, and for this partial image data “banana” GBq, A series of original moving image data tt1 to tt4 in which the user himself makes a happy move by lifting a banana is stored.

  Original partial image data and original moving image data registered as a user in the user registration image memory 12f are generated by the user's own communication terminals A20 and B30, and sent to the server device 10 for registration.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific generation example of the original partial image data GBp of the registrant 1 “Hanako Yamakawa” and the corresponding original moving image data ht1 to ht4 stored in the user registration image memory 12f shown in FIG. FIG.

  In the communication terminal (A20 or B30) of the registrant 1 “Yamakawa Hanako”, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, for example, “Yamakawa Hanako” is the subject and takes out the melon from the fruit basket. The movement of lifting is photographed as a series of moving images G1 to G4 in the continuous shooting mode.

  Then, in a series of the captured moving images G1 to G4, portions (moving image portions) M1 to M4 having movement in the image are extracted by image analysis. In the captured series of moving images G1 to G4, a melon image of a portion that changes from a still image to a moving image in contact with the moving image portion M1 extracted from the leading moving image G1 is a partial image GBp. Extracted.

  Thus, the original partial image data GBp and the corresponding original moving image data ht1 to ht4 extracted and generated in the communication terminal (A20 or B30) of the registrant 1 “Hanako Yamakawa” itself are registered in the server device 10 as a user. It is transmitted along with the image registration process, and is registered in the user registration image memory 12f as shown in FIG.

  The registered user information memory 12g stores the “name”, “mail address”, and “server HP password” of the user who registered the original partial image data and the corresponding moving image data in the user registered image memory 12f. The registered user information memory 12g also stores, for each registered user, the “name”, “mail address”, and “server HP password” of each destination user input by the user as a destination candidate (see FIG. 3). .

  The received image data memory 22h stores still image data Gu received from the external communication terminals A20 and B30 during the activation of the image composition processing program 12a (FIG. 7A; FIG. 8A; FIG. 9). A); see FIG. 10A) is stored.

  In the composite image data memory 22i, in accordance with the image composition processing program 12a, still image data Gu stored in the received image data memory 22h and partial images stored in advance in the server-provided image memory 12d (see FIG. 2). Data and corresponding moving image data, or a series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua generated based on the original partial image data registered in the user registration image memory 12f (see FIG. 4) and the corresponding original moving image data. , Gub,... (See FIG. 7; FIG. 8; FIG. 9; FIG. 10) are stored.

  The transmission data memory 22j transmits a series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Stored in the composite image data memory 22i to the external communication terminal A20 or B30 for display. Together with the image data Gu, Gua, Gub,..., Partial image data read from the server-provided image memory 12d (see FIG. 2) or the user-registered image memory 12f (see FIG. 4) when the composite image data is generated, and Display condition setting data (display setting data) is stored as transmission data.

  In the storage data memory 22k, a series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Stored in the composite image data memory 22i are stored in the server device 10 and viewed by the external communication terminals A20 and B30. In this case, the image data is read from the server-provided image memory 12d (see FIG. 2) or the user-registered image memory 12f (see FIG. 4) together with the synthesized image data Gu, Gua, Gub,. The partial image data and display condition setting data (display setting data) are stored in association with the user name of the transmission source of the still image data Gu that is the source of the combined image data.

  The display setting data is the timing at which the series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Is initially displayed after the initial composite image data Gu (same as still image data Gu). This is data for setting whether to display sequentially.

  Specifically (for example, see FIG. 7), the initial composite image data Gu (the same as the received still image data Gu) is initially displayed, and the position of the partial image data GBn included in the image data Gu is At the time designated by a pointer or the like according to a user operation, condition 1 (moving image ON at the time of partial image designation) for starting the display of the remaining synthesized image data Gua, Gub,... Or the first synthesized image data Gu (received) (The same still image data Gu) is initially displayed, and after a certain period of time has passed, condition 2 for starting display of the remaining composite image data Gua, Gub,... This data is a combination of condition 2.

  Various programs stored in the memory 12 are activated mainly in response to a reception input signal from an external communication terminal A20 or B30 via the power transmission control unit 15 or a management operation input signal from the input unit 16. Is done.

  Next, the operation of the server apparatus 10 having the above configuration will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing image composition processing by the server device 10.

  FIG. 7 shows a series of combined image data Gu, Gua ~ generated based on the partial image data GBn of the cat of the server provided image (12d) and the corresponding moving image data nt1 to nt3 in accordance with the image composition processing of the server device 10. It is a figure which shows Guc.

  Here, for example, the user of the communication terminal A20 registered in the user information memory 12e of the server device 10 takes still image data Gu including his / her family as the subject T as shown in FIG. A case of sending to the user himself / herself or an acquaintance for browsing will be described.

  When the server device 10 receives still image data Gu as shown in FIG. 7A, which is captured by the communication terminal A20, together with the user information of the communication terminal A20, the received still image data Gu is received. It is stored in the image data memory 12h (step S1).

  Then, a message that prompts the user to select whether or not to generate a composite image based on the partial image of the server-provided image (12d) specified by the destination user of the still image data Gu is transmitted to the communication terminal A20. Then, according to the response from the communication terminal A20, it is determined whether or not to generate a composite image based on the partial image of the server-provided image (12d) designated by the destination user of the still image data Gu (step S2). .

  If it is determined in step S2 that the composite image is not generated based on the partial image of the server-provided image (12d) designated by the user to whom the still image data Gu is sent (step S2 (No)). Whether or not the original partial image of the user is registered in the user registration image memory 12f is determined based on whether or not user information that matches the received user information is registered in the registration user information memory 12g ( Step S3).

  If it is determined in step S3 that user information that matches the received user information is not registered in the registered user information memory 12g (step S3 (No)), the user information is associated with the received user information. Based on the provided image designation information (ON / OFF) stored in the user information memory 12e (see FIG. 3), the type of the server provided image designated by the user to be used (ON) is determined. Then, the user-specified type of partial image data stored in the server-provided image memory 12d is read (step S4).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that a composite image is to be generated based on the partial image of the server-provided image (12d) designated by the destination user of the still image data Gu (step S2 (Yes)), The “name” of the transmission destination (candidate) stored in the user information memory 12e (see FIG. 3) in association with the received user information is read, and the “name” of the transmission destination (candidate) is read. A transmission destination selection screen for prompting selection of a desired transmission destination from the list is transmitted to the communication terminal A20 (step S5).

  When the “name” of the transmission destination is designated according to the response from the communication terminal A20 (step S6), it is associated with the designated “name” of the transmission destination in the user information memory 12e (see FIG. 3). Based on the stored provided image designation information (ON / OFF), the type of server provided image that is specified (ON) by the user of the transmission destination is determined. Then, the partial image data of the type specified by the transmission destination user stored in the server-provided image memory 12d is read (step S7).

  In accordance with the processing in steps S1 to S4, partial image data of the type specified by the user who is the photographing and transmission source of the still image data Gu is read out, or the processing in steps S1, S2 → S5 to S7. Accordingly, when partial image data of the type specified by the user set as the transmission destination of the still image data Gu is read, the user is included in the still image data Gu stored in the received image data memory 12h. Whether or not the designated partial image data is included is determined by image recognition (step S8).

[Composition of Server-Provided Images (Example 1)]
For example, when the still image data Gu obtained by taking the group photo shown in FIG. 7A is received, the partial image data GBn of the cat character specified by the user who transmitted the still image data Gu (FIG. 2). Is read (steps S1 to S4), it is determined that the partial image data GBn of the cat character is included in the position of the subject T in the still image data Gu (step S8 (Yes)). ).

  Then, the corresponding moving image data nt1 to nt3 stored in the server-provided image memory 12d (see FIG. 2) in association with the partial image data GBn of the cat character included in the still image data Gu are read ( Step S9).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 7B to 7D, the synthesized data obtained by individually synthesizing the corresponding moving image data nt1 to nt3 read in step S9 with the received still image data Gu. Image data Gua to Guc are generated and stored in the composite image data memory 12i as a series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub, and Guc with the still image data Gu added to the head (step S10).

  As a result, when the child of the user who is the subject T of photography, for example, likes the cat character, the cat character is provided in association with the user information (12e) registered in the server device 10. If the provision image designation information for designating (ON) the image 1 is set, it is possible to send the still image data Gu obtained by photographing the child of the user wearing the cat character as the subject T to the server device 10. A series of combined image data Gu and Gua to Guc that can be displayed as a moving image obtained by combining the moving image data nt1 to nt3 of the cat character with the still image data Gu can be easily created.

  Therefore, the user himself / herself who has captured the still image data Gu can easily and happily find where the subject T to be noted is by looking at the series of generated composite image data Gu, Gua to Guc. it can.

  Further, by sending the created series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua to Guc to an acquaintance, the acquaintance can easily find out where the subject T to be noticed is. In addition, it is possible to naturally know that the child who is the subject T likes the cat character.

  A series of composite image data Gu to Guc stored in the composite image data memory 12i is transmitted as a sample image to the communication terminal A20 that is a transmission source of the still image data Gu, and confirmation of the composite image data Gu to Guc, The user is prompted to determine whether or not to continue the current image composition process (step S11).

  When it is determined that the current image composition process is to be continued according to the response from the communication terminal 20 (step S12 (Yes)), at what timing the series of composite image data Gu to Guc are displayed sequentially. A display setting screen for prompting user setting is transmitted to the communication terminal A20 that is the transmission source of the still image data Gu, and according to the user operation at the communication terminal A20, condition 1 [moving image ON / OFF at the time of partial image designation] And condition 2 [moving image ON / OFF after a fixed time] is set (step S13).

  Then, a message [Send to external device YES / NO] prompting the user to determine whether or not the series of composite image data Gu to Guc needs to be transmitted to the communication terminals A20 and B30 of the acquaintance is displayed. Is transmitted to the communication terminal A20 of the transmission source, and it is determined whether or not to send the series of combined image data Gu to Guc to an external device in accordance with a user operation at the communication terminal A20 (step S14).

  If it is determined in step S14 that the series of composite image data Gu to Guc needs to be transmitted to an external device (step S14 (Yes)), the series of composite images stored in the composite image data memory 22i. Transmission including image data Gu to Guc, partial image data GBn determined to be included in still image data Gu in step S8, and display setting data of conditions 1 and 2 set in step S13. The trust data is generated and stored in the transmission data memory 22j (step S15).

  Then, the “address” of the transmission destination (candidate) associated with the received user information and stored in the user information memory 12e (see FIG. 3) is read out, and the “address” of the transmission destination (candidate) is read. ”Is sent to the communication terminal A20 to prompt the user to select a desired destination address from the list of“ ”(step S16).

  Then, when the “address” of the external device that is the transmission destination is set in accordance with the response from the communication terminal A20 (step S17), the transmission data memory 22j is stored in the transmission destination external device. From the series of stored composite image data Gu to Guc, the partial image data GBn determined to be included in the top composite image data Gu (still image data Gu), and the display setting data of the conditions 1 and 2 Is transmitted (step S18).

  Thus, the created series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua to Guc can be sent to the communication terminals A20 and B30 of the acquaintance, and it is easy and fun for the acquaintance where the subject T to be noticed is. Not only can it be found, but also the child who is the subject T can naturally know that he likes the cat character.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that the series of composite image data Gu to Guc need not be transmitted to an external device (step S14 (No)), the series of data stored in the transmission data memory 22j. The composite image data Gu to Guc, the partial image data GBn determined to be included in the head composite image data Gu (still image data Gu), and the display setting data of the conditions 1 and 2 are the still image data. The data is stored in the storage data memory 12k in association with the user name of the Gu transmission source (step S19).

[Combination of Server-Provided Images (Example 2)]
FIG. 8 shows a series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua, generated based on the mouse partial image data GBm of the server-provided image (12d) and the corresponding moving image data mt1, mt2 in accordance with the image synthesizing process of the server device 10. It is a figure which shows Gub.

  For example, when the still image data Gu obtained by photographing the silhouette of the mouse shown in FIG. 8A is received, the partial image data GBm of the mouse character designated by the user who is the destination of the still image data Gu (see FIG. 8). 2 is read (steps S1, S2, S5 to S7), it is determined that the partial image data GBm of the mouse character is included in the still image data Gu (step S8 (Yes )).

  Then, the corresponding moving image data mt1 and mt2 stored in the server-provided image memory 12d (see FIG. 2) in association with the partial image data GBm of the mouse character included in the still image data Gu are read ( Step S9).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, a synthesized image obtained by individually synthesizing the corresponding moving image data mt1 and mt2 read in step S9 with the received still image data Gu. Data Gua and Gub are generated and stored in the composite image data memory 12i as a series of composite image data Gu, Gua and Gub with the still image data Gu added to the head (step S10).

  Thereby, when the user designated as the destination of the photograph likes the mouse character, for example, the mouse character is associated with the user information (12e) of the destination registered in the server device 10. If the provision image designation information for designating (ON) the provision image 2 is set, the still image data Gu obtained by photographing the shadow and shape of the mouse character is sent to the server device 10, and the still image data A series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua, and Gub that can be displayed as a moving image obtained by synthesizing the moving image data mt1 and mt2 of the same mouse character with Gu can be easily created.

  Thereafter, the series of composite image data Gu, Gua, and Gub stored in the composite image data memory 12i is transmitted to the designated communication terminals A20 and B30 through the processes of steps S11 to S19. Or stored in the storage data memory 12k.

  Therefore, by sending the created composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub to the communication terminal A20 or B30 of an acquaintance who likes the mouse character, the mouse character is sent to the acquaintance of the destination. You can have fun related images.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3 that user information that matches the received user information is registered in the registered user information memory 12g (step S3 (Yes)), the received user information (registered) User-registered original partial image data stored in the user-registered image memory 12f (see FIG. 4) in association with (user name) is read (step S20).

  Then, image recognition is performed to determine whether or not the user-registered partial image data is included in the still image data Gu stored in the received image data memory 12h (step S8).

[Composition of User Registration Image (Example 1)]
FIG. 9 shows a series of images generated based on the partial image data GBp of the user “Yamakawa Hanako” and the corresponding moving image data ht1 to ht4 stored in the user registration image memory 12f in accordance with the image composition processing of the server device 10. It is a figure which shows synthetic | combination image data Gu and Gua-Gud.

  For example, when the still image data Gu obtained by photographing the fruit basket shown in FIG. 9A is received, the user registered by the user “Hanako Yamakawa” who transmitted the still image data Gu has the favorite melon. When the partial image data GBp (see FIG. 4) is read (steps S1, S2, S3 → S20), it is determined that the still image data Gu includes the melon partial image data GBp (see FIG. 4). Step S8 (Yes)).

  Then, the moving image corresponding to the movement of the user “Hanako Yamakawa” lifting the melon associated with the partial image data GBp of the melon included in the still image data Gu and stored in the user registration image memory 12f (see FIG. 4). Image data ht1 to ht4 are read (step S9).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 9B to 9D, the corresponding moving image data ht1 to ht4 read in step S9 are individually combined with the received still image data Gu. Image data Gua to Gud are generated and stored in the composite image data memory 12i as a series of composite image data Gu and Gua to Gud with the still image data Gu added to the head (step S10).

  Thereby, when the registered user of the server device 10 likes melon, the partial image data GBp of the melon and the corresponding moving image data ht1 to ht4 of the movement that the melon likes are stored in the user registration image memory 12f. If registered, the still image data Gu captured including the melon is simply sent to the server device 10, and the moving image data ht1 to ht4 corresponding to the movement of the melon is combined with the still image data Gu as a moving image. A series of displayable composite image data Gu, Gua to Gud can be easily created.

  Thereafter, the series of composite image data Gu and Gua to Gud stored in the composite image data memory 12i are transmitted to the designated communication terminals A20 and B30 through the processing of steps S11 to S19. Or stored in the storage data memory 12k.

  Therefore, by sending the generated composite image data Gu, Gua to Gud to an acquaintance, for example, it is easy for the acquaintance that the user “Hanako Yamakawa” of the transmission source likes melon. I can inform you happily.

[Composition of User Registration Image (Example 2)]
FIG. 10 shows a series of data generated based on the partial image data GBq of the user “Taro Tanaka” and the corresponding moving image data tt1 to tt4 stored in the user registration image memory 12f in accordance with the image composition processing of the server device 10. It is a figure which shows synthetic | combination image data Gu and Gua-Gud.

  For example, when the still image data Gu obtained by photographing the fruit basket shown in FIG. 10 (A) is received, the user registered by the user “Taro Tanaka” who transmitted the still image data Gu has the favorite banana. When the partial image data GBq (see FIG. 4) is read (steps S1, S2, S3 → S20), it is determined that the still image data Gu includes the banana partial image data GBq ( Step S8 (Yes)).

  Then, a moving image corresponding to the movement of the user “Taro Tanaka” lifting the banana, which is stored in the user registration image memory 12f (see FIG. 4) in association with the partial image data GBq of the banana included in the still image data Gu. Image data tt1 to tt4 are read (step S9).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 10B to 10D, the corresponding moving image data tt1 to tt4 read out in step S9 are individually combined with the received still image data Gu. Image data Gua to Gud are generated and stored in the composite image data memory 12i as a series of composite image data Gu and Gua to Gud with the still image data Gu added to the head (step S10).

  Thereby, when the registered user of the server device 10 likes bananas, the partial image data GBq of the banana and the corresponding moving image data tt1 to tt4 of the movement that the banana likes are stored in the user registration image memory 12f. If registered, just by sending still image data Gu photographed including bananas to the server device 10, the corresponding moving image data tt1 to tt4 of the movement that the banana likes is combined with the still image data Gu as a moving image. A series of displayable composite image data Gu, Gua to Gud can be easily created.

  Thereafter, the series of composite image data Gu and Gua to Gud stored in the composite image data memory 12i are transmitted to the designated communication terminals A20 and B30 through the processing of steps S11 to S19. Or stored in the storage data memory 12k.

  Therefore, by sending the generated composite image data Gu, Gua to Gud to an acquaintance, for example, it is easy for the acquaintance that the user “Taro Tanaka” of the transmission source likes bananas. I can inform you happily.

  In order to display the series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,..., The composite image output processing program 12b shown in the flowchart of FIG. This composite image output processing program 12b is preinstalled in an external device (communication terminal A20 or B30) to which the series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Is sent, or is integrated with the transmission data. May be transmitted to the same external device.

  Further, the series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Stored in the storage data memory 12k of the server device 10 accesses the dedicated HP of the server device 10 from an external device (communication terminal A20 or B30). Will be viewed.

[Output of Composite Image (Example 1)]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a composite image display process according to the composite image output processing program 12b of the server device 10.

  For example, as described in the above (Combination of server-provided images (Example 1)), when the still image data Gu of the group photograph shown in FIG. 7A is transmitted from the user communication terminal A20 to the server device 10. In the server device 10, the series of the series of characters shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D based on the partial image data GBn of the cat character and the corresponding moving image data nt1 to nt3 stored in the server provided image memory 12d. Composite image data Gu, Gua to Guc are generated. Then, according to the access from the communication terminal A20 of the user, together with the partial image data GBn determined to be included in the head composite image data Gu (still image data Gu) and the display setting data of the conditions 1 and 2 The data can be browsed and stored in the storage data memory 12k.

  Thereafter, the user's communication terminal A20 accesses the dedicated HP of the server device 10, and a series of request for browsing the composite image data Gu, Gua to Guc shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D is transmitted. 11 is started. First, the first composite image data Gu (the same as the still image data Gu stored in the storage data memory 12k in association with the user name of the browsing request source is started. ) Is read out and output to the communication terminal A20 for display (step A1).

  Then, based on the display setting data of condition 1 stored in the storage data memory 12k, “moving image when specifying partial image” or “OFF” is determined, and “moving image when specifying partial image” is determined. In this case (step A2 (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the position of the pointer or the like designated on the displayed composite image data Gu in response to the user operation of the communication terminal A20 has been detected (step S2). A3).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7A, the position of the pointer or the like at which the position designation on the displayed composite image data Gu is detected (step A3 (Yes)), the series of composite image data Gu. , Gua to Guc together with the position of the partial image GBn of the cat character stored in the storage data memory 12k (step A4 (Yes)), the partial image GBn is surrounded by a frame or a color. The identification display data W to be changed is output and displayed on the communication terminal A20 (step A5). Thereby, it is notified that the main subject T in the composite image data Gu has been hit by a user operation.

  Thereafter, a series of synthesized image data to Gua to Guc following the first synthesized image data Gu displayed on the communication terminal A20 are read out and output to the communication terminal A20, and FIG. As shown in D), the images are sequentially switched and displayed (step A6).

  Thus, after the still image data Gu taken as a commemorative photo is first displayed, and the position of the cat character wearing the subject T to be noticed is designated, the corresponding moving image data nt1 to nt3 of the cat are displayed. A series of synthesized composite image data Gua to Guc is sequentially displayed. Therefore, it is possible to automatically synthesize a moving image corresponding to a specific image included in a still image without performing a special troublesome operation, and that a viewer of the image has a noticeable thing in the image. It is easy, fun and clear.

  On the other hand, in the step A2, based on the display setting data of condition 1 stored in the storage data memory 12k together with the series of combined image data Gu, Gua to Guc, it is determined that [moving image when specifying partial image is OFF] In the case (step A2 (No)), or in the step A3, when it is determined that the position of the pointer or the like designated on the head composite image data Gu being displayed on the communication terminal A20 is not detected (step A3 ( No)) is determined based on the display setting data of condition 2 stored in the storage data memory 12k together with the series of composite image data Gu, Gua to Guc, and whether or not [Movie ON after a certain time] or [OFF] is determined. (Step A7).

  Here, when it is determined that [the moving image is turned on after a predetermined time] (step A7 (Yes)), it is set in advance from the output time point of the first combined image data Gu (same as the still image data Gu) in step A1. It is determined whether or not a certain time (for example, 10 seconds) has passed (step A8).

  When it is determined that a certain time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed (step A8 (Yes)), as shown in FIG. 7A, the same as the displayed composite image data Gu (still image data Gu). The identification display data W for enclosing the partial image GBn in () with a frame or changing the color is output to the communication terminal A20 and displayed (step A5).

  Thereafter, a series of synthesized image data to Gua to Guc following the first synthesized image data Gu displayed on the communication terminal A20 are read out and output to the communication terminal A20, and FIG. As shown in D), the images are sequentially switched and displayed (step A6).

  As a result, a series of synthesized moving image data nt1 to Nt3 of a cat character wearing a notable subject T after a certain time has elapsed after first displaying still image data Gu taken as a commemorative photo. The composite image data Gua to Guc are sequentially displayed. Therefore, it is possible to automatically synthesize a moving image corresponding to a specific image included in a still image without performing a special troublesome operation, and that a viewer of the image has a noticeable thing in the image. It is easy, fun and clear.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A7 that [moving video after a predetermined time is OFF] based on the display setting data of condition 2 (step A7 (No)), or in step A8, the first composite image in step A1 When it is determined that a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) does not elapse from the output time point of the data Gu (still image data Gu) (step A8 (No)), the composite image display process is terminated. After the determination process of absence (step A9 (No)), the process returns to step A2.

[Output of Composite Image (Example 2)]
For example, as described in the above (combination of user registration images (Example 1)), the still image data of the fruit basket shown in FIG. 9A from the communication terminal A20 of “Yamakawa Hanako” registered as a user. When Gu is received by the server device 10, the server device 10 uses the original partial image data GBp of “Yamakawa Hanako” stored in the user registration image memory 12f and the corresponding moving image data ht1 to ht4, as shown in FIG. A series of synthesized image data Gu and Gua to Gud shown in (A) to (D) are generated. Then, together with the partial image data GBp determined to be included in the head composite image data Gu (still image data Gu) and the display setting data of the conditions 1 and 2, the user-registered external communication terminals A20 and B30 Can be browsed in response to the access to the storage data memory 12k.

  Thereafter, for example, the server device 10 is accessed from the communication terminal A20 of “Yamakawa Hanako”, and a series of browse requests for the composite image data Gu, Gua to Gud shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D are transmitted. Then, the composite image output processing program in FIG. 11 is started. First, the top composite image data Gu (still image data Gu and the image data stored in the storage data memory 12k is associated with the user name of the browsing request source. The same) is read out and output to the communication terminal A20 for display (step A1).

  Then, based on the display setting data of condition 1 stored in the storage data memory 12k, “moving image when specifying partial image” or “OFF” is determined, and “moving image when specifying partial image” is determined. In this case (step A2 (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the position of the pointer or the like designated on the displayed composite image data Gu in response to the user operation of the communication terminal A20 has been detected (step S2). A3).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9A, the position of the pointer or the like at which the position designation on the displayed composite image data Gu is detected (step A3 (Yes)), the series of composite image data Gu. , Gua to Gud together with the position of the favorite melon partial image GBp of “Yamakawa Hanako” stored in the storage data memory 12k (step A4 (Yes)), the partial image GBp is selected. Identification display data W that is enclosed in a frame or whose color is changed is output and displayed on the communication terminal A20 (step A5). Thereby, it is notified that the user's “Yamakawa Hanako” favorite thing in the composite image data Gu is hit by the user “Yamakawa Hanako” operation.

  Thereafter, a series of synthesized image data to Gua to Gud following the first synthesized image data Gu being displayed on the communication terminal A20 are read out and output to the communication terminal A20, and FIG. As shown in D), the images are sequentially switched and displayed (step A6).

  Thus, for example, after displaying still image data Gu of a fruit basket taken unconsciously first, and when the registered user “Hanako Yamakawa” specifies the position of the melon to be noted, the corresponding moving image data ht1 of the melon A series of synthesized image data Gua to Gud synthesized with .about.ht4 are sequentially displayed. Therefore, it is possible to automatically synthesize a moving image corresponding to a specific image included in a still image without performing a special troublesome operation, and that a viewer of the image has a noticeable thing in the image. It is easy, fun and clear.

  On the other hand, in the step A2, based on the display setting data of condition 1 stored in the storage data memory 12k together with the series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua to Gud, it is determined that [moving image when specifying a partial image is OFF]. In the case (step A2 (No)), or in the step A3, when it is determined that the position of the pointer or the like designated on the head composite image data Gu being displayed on the communication terminal A20 is not detected (step A3 ( No)) is determined based on the display setting data of condition 2 stored in the storage data memory 12k together with the series of composite image data Gu, Gua to Gud, and whether or not [Movie ON after a certain time] or [OFF] is determined. (Step A7).

  Here, when it is determined that [the moving image is turned on after a predetermined time] (step A7 (Yes)), it is set in advance from the output time point of the first combined image data Gu (same as the still image data Gu) in step A1. It is determined whether or not a certain time (for example, 10 seconds) has passed (step A8).

  If it is determined that a certain time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed (step A8 (Yes)), as shown in FIG. 9A, the same as the displayed composite image data Gu (still image data Gu). The identification display data W for enclosing the partial image GBp in () with a frame or changing the color is output to the communication terminal A20 and displayed (step A5).

  Thereafter, a series of synthesized image data to Gua to Gud following the first synthesized image data Gu being displayed on the communication terminal A20 are read out and output to the communication terminal A20, and FIG. As shown in D), the images are sequentially switched and displayed (step A6).

  Thus, for example, after displaying still image data Gu of a fruit basket photographed unconsciously for a certain period of time, a series of combined image data Gua to Gud obtained by combining the corresponding moving image data ht1 to ht4 of the melon is obtained. It will be displayed sequentially. Therefore, it is possible to automatically synthesize a moving image corresponding to a specific image included in a still image without performing a special troublesome operation, and that a viewer of the image has a noticeable thing in the image. It is easy, fun and clear.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A7 that [moving video after a predetermined time is OFF] based on the display setting data of condition 2 (step A7 (No)), or in step A8, the first composite image in step A1 When it is determined that a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) does not elapse from the output time point of the data Gu (still image data Gu) (step A8 (No)), the composite image display process is terminated. After the determination process of absence (step A9 (No)), the process returns to step A2.

[User Settings]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing user setting processing according to the user setting processing program 12 c of the server device 10.

  In accordance with access from the communication terminal A20 or B30 of the user registered in the user information memory 12e, a mode for designating an arbitrary character from the plurality of types of characters stored in advance in the server-provided image memory 12d is selected. (Step B1 (Yes)), for example, as shown in FIG. 2, partial images GBn, GBm,... Of a plurality of types of characters (provided images 1, 2,...) Stored in the server-provided image memory 12d. The list screen is read out and output to the user communication terminal A20 (B30) (step B2).

  In the list screen of partial images GBn, GBm,... Of a plurality of types of characters (provided images 1, 2,...) Displayed on the user's communication terminal A20 (B30), a user desired character partial image (for example, When the response signal is received by the server device 10 by designating the cat character partial image GBn), it corresponds to the corresponding user name stored in the user information memory 12e (see FIG. 3). A flag “ON” for designating a cat character (provided image 1) is set (step B3).

  Thereby, for example, the registered user can easily select a desired character (for example, a favorite character) for generating composite image data Gua, Gub,... As a series of moving images from still image data Gu photographed by the user himself / herself. Can be specified and set.

  Also, in response to access from the communication terminal A20 or B30 of the user registered in the user information memory 12e, the original partial image arbitrarily created by the user and the corresponding moving image data are transmitted and registered in the user registration image memory 12f. Is received (step B4 (Yes)), the original partial image created and transmitted arbitrarily by the user and the corresponding moving image data are received. For example, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, it is registered in association with the corresponding user name (step B5).

  Then, the original partial image registered this time and its corresponding moving image data are read out to the user registration image memory 12f and output to the communication terminals A20 and B30 as the registration instruction source to prompt confirmation (step B6).

  As a result, the registered user, for example, to generate composite image data Gua, Gub,... As a series of moving images from still image data Gu photographed by the user himself, and the partial image to be included in the still image data Gu Corresponding moving image data can be created by the user himself and easily registered.

  Further, when a mode for newly or additionally registering user information of a transmission destination registered in the user information memory 12e is selected according to access from the communication terminal A20 or B30 of the user registered in the user information memory 12e. (Step B7 (Yes)), the user information (registered user name / destination user name / email address / server HP password) of the transmission destination transmitted from the communication terminal A20 or B30 of the user is received. As shown, it is registered in the user information memory 12e in association with the corresponding registered user name (step B8).

  Then, the user information of the transmission destination newly or additionally registered in the user information memory 12e is read out and outputted to the communication terminal A20 or B30 as the registration request source for prompting confirmation (step B9).

  As a result, the registered user newly or adds candidates of users who are the transmission destinations of a series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Generated based on the still image data Gu photographed by the user. Can be registered.

  When the destination user information is newly or additionally registered in accordance with the processing in steps B7 to B9, it is stored in advance in the server-provided image memory 12d in association with the registered destination user information. When a mode for designating an arbitrary character is selected from a plurality of types of characters (step B10 (Yes)), for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of characters (stored in the server provided image memory 12d ( .. Of partial images GBn, GBm,... Of provided images 1, 2,... Are read, and the list screen is output to the communication terminal A20 (B30) of the transmission destination user (step B11).

  In the list screen of partial images GBn, GBm,... Of a plurality of types of characters (provided images 1, 2,...) Displayed on the communication terminal A20 (B30) of the transmission destination user, the character partial image desired by the user is displayed. When (for example, a mouse character partial image GBm) is designated and the response signal is received by the server device 10, the corresponding destination user name stored in the user information memory 12e (see FIG. 3) is displayed. A flag “ON” for designating the corresponding mouse character (provided image 2) is set (step B12).

  As a result, even for a user registered as a transmission destination, a desired character for generating composite image data Gua, Gub,... As a series of moving images from the still image data Gu can be easily specified and set. .

  Therefore, according to the server device 10 having the above-described configuration, when still image data Gu such as a photographed image is received from the communication terminal A20 (B30) of the registered user, it is designated in advance by the registered user or the user of the image transmission destination. A registered partial image of, for example, a user's favorite thing is read from the server provided image memory 12d or the user registered image memory 12f. When it is determined that the received still image data Gu includes an image that matches the read partial image, the server-provided image memory 12d or the user registration is associated with the partial image. A series of moving image data using, for example, the partial images stored in the image memory 12f is individually combined with the still image data Gu, and a series of combined image data Gu, Gua, ... Are generated. The composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Are transmitted to the destination user's communication terminal A20 (B30) designated by the registered user and displayed, or stored in the server device 10 and viewed by the registered user. Is done.

  The series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Is included in the top composite image data Gu after the top composite image data Gu (same as the received still image data Gu) is displayed. The partial images (things to be noticed) that are determined to be displayed are sequentially displayed according to whether the partial image is specified in response to a user operation or whether a certain time has elapsed.

  For this reason, the registered user does not need to perform a special troublesome operation, and only by sending arbitrary still image data Gu such as a captured image to the server device 10, a specific image (user attention image) included in the still image data Gu. Can generate a series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... By automatically synthesizing moving images corresponding to the image, and the viewer of the image can easily confirm that there are things to be noted in the image. It is also fun and clear.

  Note that the configuration and function of the server device 10 described in the above embodiment is mounted on a mobile phone device 10 ′ as shown in FIG. 13, for example, so that the image composition processing, the composite image display processing, and the user The setting process can be executed in the same manner.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation associated with the image composition processing and the composite image display processing of the mobile phone device 10 ′ that implements the image composition output device of the present invention.

  That is, in a mobile phone device 10 ′ as shown in FIG. 13A, for example, as shown in FIGS. 13B1 and 13B, still images taken by an acquaintance's communication terminal A (mobile phone device with camera) 20 When the data Gu is received by Internet mail, infrared communication, or the like, a series of composite image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... With the still image data Gu as the head is generated as in the above embodiment.

  The generated series of synthesized image data Gu, Gua, Gub,... Is displayed at the display unit 17 'in the same way as in the above embodiment, with the top synthesized image data Gu (the same as the received still image data Gu). After that, the partial image (GBn) included in the head composite image data Gu is sequentially displayed on the display unit 17 'depending on whether the partial image (GBn) is designated in accordance with the user operation or a certain time has passed. The

  Therefore, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the mobile phone device 10 ′ automatically synthesizes a moving image according to a specific image included in the still image without performing a special troublesome operation, and a viewer of the image can read the image. , It is possible to easily and happily know that there is a remarkable thing in the image.

  Note that each processing method by the image composition output device described in each of the embodiments, that is, the image composition process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, the composite image display process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, and the user setting shown in the flowchart of FIG. Each method such as processing is a program that can be executed by a computer, such as a memory card (ROM card, RAM card, etc.), a magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.), It can be stored and distributed in an external recording medium 13 such as a semiconductor memory. Various computer apparatuses capable of acquiring a still image such as a photographed image read the program stored in the external recording medium 13 into the memory 12, and the operation is controlled by the read program, so that each of the above-described embodiments is performed. A function for synthesizing a series of moving images corresponding to a specific partial image included in an arbitrary still image described in the embodiment and a display function for the synthesized image are realized, and the same processing by the above-described method is executed. be able to.

  Further, program data for realizing each of the above methods can be transmitted on a communication network (Internet) N as a program code form, and a computer terminal (program server) connected to the communication network (Internet) N ) From the above program data, and a composite function of the series of moving images corresponding to the specific partial image included in the above-described arbitrary still image and the display function of the composite image can be realized.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention at the stage of implementation. Further, each of the embodiments includes inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in each embodiment or some constituent elements are combined in different forms, the problems described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention If the effects described in the column “Effects of the Invention” can be obtained, a configuration in which these constituent requirements are deleted or combined can be extracted as an invention.

10 ... Server device 11 ... CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Memory 12a ... Image composition processing program 12b ... Composite image output processing program 12c ... User setting processing program 12d ... Server provided image memory GBn, GBm ... Server provided partial image ntn, mtn ... Server provided corresponding moving image 12e ... User information memory 12f ... User registration image memory GBp, GBq ... User registration partial image htn, ttn ... User registration corresponding moving image 12g ... Registered user information memory 12h ... Received image data memory 12i ... Composite image data memory 12j ... Transmission data memory 12k ... Save Data memory 13 ... External recording medium 14 ... Recording medium reading unit 15 ... Transmission control unit 16 ... Input unit 20 ... Communication terminal A (digital camera / mobile phone with camera)
30: Communication terminal B (PC)
N ... Communication network W ... Identification display data

Claims (7)

Image storage means for storing a moving image in association with a partial image;
A still image acquisition means for acquiring a still image;
Image determining means for determining whether or not the partial image stored by the image storage means is included in the still image acquired by the still image acquiring means;
When the image determining unit determines that the partial image is included in the still image, the moving image stored in the image storage unit in association with the partial image is combined with the still image. And a composite image generating means for generating a series of composite images,
An image composition device comprising: The image storage means stores a moving image associated with each of a plurality of types of partial images,
A partial image designating unit for designating a partial image corresponding to a user operation among a plurality of types of partial images stored by the image storage unit;
The image determining unit determines whether the partial image specified by the partial image specifying unit is included in the still image acquired by the still image acquiring unit;
The image synthesizing device according to claim 1. The image storage means stores a partial image received in response to a user operation of an external device and a moving image associated with the partial image.
The image synthesizing device according to claim 1. The image processing apparatus further includes a composite image output unit that sequentially outputs the series of composite images generated by the composite image generation unit to the external device after the still image acquired by the still image acquisition unit is output to the external device. The image synthesizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The composite image output means includes
After outputting the still image acquired by the still image acquisition means to an external device, it has a partial image specification determination means for determining whether the partial image included in the still image is specified in the external device,
When the partial image designation determining means determines that the partial image included in the still image is specified, a series of synthesized images generated by the synthesized image generating means are sequentially output to the external device.
The image synthesizing apparatus according to claim 4 . The composite image output means includes
Time elapse judgment means for judging whether a fixed time has elapsed after outputting the still image acquired by the still image acquisition means to an external device;
When it is determined that a fixed time has elapsed after outputting the still image by the time lapse determination means, a series of composite images generated by the composite image generation means are sequentially output to the external device.
The image synthesizing apparatus according to claim 4 . Computer
Image storage means for storing a moving image associated with a partial image in a memory;
Still image acquisition means for acquiring a still image,
Image determining means for determining whether or not the partial image stored in the image storage means is included in the still image acquired by the still image acquiring means;
When the image determining unit determines that the partial image is included in the still image, the moving image stored in the image storage unit in association with the partial image is combined with the still image. Composite image generation means for generating a series of composite images ,
A computer-readable program that allows it to function as a computer.

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