JPH0869517A - Document preparation device and image processing method for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To facilitate the generation of a composite image which is rich in variety over a wide range by providing a processing means, which generates the composite image by combining plural image data together, with a means which clears part of image data as a background. CONSTITUTION: A floppy disk drive 17 is used to save a generated combined image and read it out for print output. A CPU 11 when combining prepared image data of illustrations, etc., together performs a process for extracting overlap parts of the images with prepared extraction patterns. A ROM 12 is stored with various fixed data including the control program of the CPU 11. Here, an image storage area 12a where the image data of the prepared illustrations, etc., are stored, a pattern storage area 12b where the prepared extraction pattern data are stored, etc., are provided and in an image work area 13, the image data are put together.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a document preparation apparatus having a function of printing or displaying and outputting a plurality of image samples such as illustrations prepared in advance, and an image processing method of the document preparation apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a document preparation device such as a word processor having a function of printing or displaying an image (picture) sample such as an illustration prepared in advance,
It was a function that image samples such as illustrations were handled individually and printed or displayed and output individually. Therefore, it is not possible to combine or print a plurality of illustrations, for example, to print or display them by superimposing a part of them.

At this time, when an attempt is made to create a print document by superimposing a part of two illustrations by using the illustration printing technique of the conventional document creating apparatus of this kind, each image data of the image data is written in dot units. Since the OR is simply added and the image is developed simply with the two illustrations overlapping, the contents of the two illustrations are confused and the contents of each illustration become unreadable. In order to avoid confusion of the contents of this illustration, some of them overlap.
Of the two illustrations, one illustration is used as the background, the overlapping parts of the background illustrations are manually cut, that is, a part of the illustration image is deleted (cleared), and then the two illustrations are combined. Work is required.

[0004]

As described above, in a conventional word processor that handles image data such as illustrations prepared in advance, a plurality of images of illustrations prepared in advance are partially overlapped. It does not have a function to print or display output in combination, and if you try to realize the print or display output function of the combined image by partially overlapping this illustration, the overlapping part of one illustration image must be manually It had to be deleted, and there was a problem that workability was extremely poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances,
You can easily and quickly cut out (erase) the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining multiple sets of image data such as illustrations, thus creating multiple sets of images such as illustrations. An object of the present invention is to provide a document creating apparatus capable of easily creating a wide variety of synthetic images by effectively utilizing data and printing or displaying and outputting, and an image processing method of the document creating apparatus.

[0006]

According to the present invention, a processing means for combining a plurality of sets of image data to create a composite image thereof is provided with means for clearing a part of background image data. It is characterized by having done.

Further, according to the present invention, a means for reading out at least two pieces of image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and a background image data from the image data read by this means are designated. Means, a means for selecting one clear pattern data from a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and a part of the image data designated as the background by using the clear pattern data selected by this means. And a means for erasing and synthesizing the selected image data.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a means for reading out at least two pieces of image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, and a means for reading the image data. Means for detecting image data with a blank pattern from the image data, and means for erasing a part of the other image data selected using the blank pattern when the image data with a blank pattern is detected by this means And a means for synthesizing the image data, a part of which is erased by the punching pattern, and the image data with the punching pattern.

Further, according to the present invention, first display selecting means for displaying a plurality of kinds of image data prepared in advance so as to be selectable, and mutual arrangement of at least two image data selected by the display selecting means are arranged. The image arrangement designating means for designating, the background designating means for designating the image data to be the background, the second display selecting means for selectively displaying a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and the display selecting means. A background removal processing unit that erases a part of the background image data using the selected clear pattern data, and a combined image by combining the background removal processed image data and the other selected image data. It is characterized in that it is configured to include a synthesis processing means for creating data.

Further, according to the present invention, first display selecting means for displaying a plurality of types of image data and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, which are prepared in advance, respectively, and the first display selecting means. The image layout designating means for designating the mutual layout of at least two image data selected by the above, the punch pattern detecting means for detecting the image data with the blank pattern, and the blank pattern detecting means for detecting the blank pattern image data. In this case, the extraction processing means for erasing a part of the other image data selected by using the extraction pattern, the image data partially erased by the extraction processing means and the image data with the extraction pattern And a composition processing means for creating combination composition image data. And wherein the door.

According to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, when a plurality of sets of image data are combined and a composite image thereof is created, a part of the background image data upon image composition is used. It is characterized by interposing a clearing process.

Further, according to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, a step of reading at least two pieces of image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and the step of reading at this step. Using the clear pattern data selected in this step, a step of designating background image data from the image data, a step of selecting one clear pattern data from a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, Erasing a part of the image data designated as the background, and synthesizing the selected image data.

In the image processing method of the document creating apparatus of the present invention, at least two pieces of image data to be combined are selected from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern. And the step of detecting the image data with the blank pattern from the image data read in this step, and when the image data with the blank pattern is detected in this step, the above-mentioned selection is performed using this blank pattern. It is characterized by including a step of erasing a part of the other image data and a step of synthesizing the image data part of which is erased by the punch pattern and the image data with the punch pattern.

Further, according to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, the step of selectively displaying a plurality of kinds of image data prepared in advance and the at least two image data selected in this step , A mutual arrangement and a step of designating image data to be a background, a step of selectively displaying a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and the background using the clear pattern data selected in this step. And erasing a part of the image data, and combining the image data with the other selected image data to create composite image data.

Further, according to the present invention, in an image processing method for a document creating apparatus, a step of displaying a plurality of types of image data and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, which are prepared in advance, is selectably displayed. For at least two image data selected in step,
The step of designating the mutual arrangement and the step of detecting the image data with the blanking pattern, and when the image data with the blanking pattern is detected in this step, one of the other image data selected by using the blanking pattern. A step of erasing a set and combining the respective image data to create composite image data.

[0016]

[Function] At least two image data are selected from a plurality of sets of image (picture) data such as illustrations prepared, and one of them is used as a background image, and a part of the image data is avoided from overlapping. As shown in the figure, the deletion pattern is selected and erased (cut out), and a background image that is partially erased (cut out) is combined with another selected image to create multiple sets of pre-prepared sets such as illustrations. You can easily and quickly cut out (erase) the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining image data, which allows you to effectively use multiple sets of image data prepared in advance, such as illustrations, and A wide variety of composite images can be easily created and printed or displayed and output.

Further, at least two image data are selected from a plurality of sets of image (picture) data such as illustrations prepared, and when the selected image data has a removal pattern, the removal pattern is used. By deleting a part of the other image selected (cut out) and combining the background image with a part deleted (cut out) and the image with the above-mentioned cut pattern, multiple sets prepared in advance such as illustrations You can easily and quickly cut out (erase) the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining the image data of, and effectively use multiple sets of image data prepared in advance, such as illustrations, A wide variety of composite images can be easily created and printed or displayed and output.

[0018]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU that controls the entire system. Here, when image (picture) data such as an illustration prepared in advance is combined and synthesized, an overlapping portion of the image is prepared in advance. Execute the process of removing (erasing) with the removal pattern,
For example, it has an execution function of processing as shown in FIG. 2 or FIG.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a ROM in which various fixed data including the control program of the CPU 11 are stored. Here, an image storage area 12a for storing image (picture) data of a plurality of types of illustrations prepared in advance, Further, it has an extraction pattern storage area 12b for storing the extraction pattern data prepared in advance.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a RAM provided for a work area of the CPU 11, a storage area for an execution program, and the like. Here, a part of an image is cut out (erased) when synthesizing selected image data, and its operation. An image work area used for image synthesis work after the cutout process is secured.

Reference numerals 14 to 16 are constituent elements of the display device. Reference numeral 14 is a display memory (VRAM) for storing created document data to be displayed and output, and 15 is display data stored in the display memory 14. A display controller (DISP-CONT) 16 for controlling display output is a display unit (DISP) 16 for displaying and outputting the display data stored in the display memory 14 on the display screen under the control of the display controller 15. This display device has here a function of displaying a plurality of types of image (picture) data samples such as illustrations prepared in advance as a selection target, and a function of displaying a plurality of preliminarily prepared blank pattern samples as selection targets, A function to display the selected image (picture), one of the selected images (picture) is extracted (erased) with the selected pattern, and the combined image (picture) is created by combining the selected image with other selected images. ) Is displayed.

Reference numeral 17a denotes a floppy disk drive (FDD) used for storing various documents and reading application software, and 17b denotes a floppy disk drive (FDD) 1 under the control of the CPU.
7 is a floppy disk controller (FDC) for controlling read / write access. The floppy disk drive (FDD) 17 is used here for storing the created combined image, reading it for printout, and the like.

Reference numeral 18a is a keyboard (KB) having data keys for inputting various document data, function keys for designating various functions, and the like, and 18b is a key input code by scanning control of the keyboard (KB) 18a. Keyboard controller (K to obtain input data according to
BC). This keyboard (KB) 18a is used here to input an instruction when selecting an arbitrary image from a plurality of types of image data (pictures) such as illustrations displayed on the display unit 16 and to select a plurality of types of blank pattern samples. It is used for inputting an instruction when selecting an arbitrary blank pattern, inputting an image when selecting a background image, saving a synthesized combined image (picture), and inputting when calling.

Reference numeral 19a is a printer (PRT) for printing out various documents, and 19b is a printer controller (PRTC) for driving and controlling the printer (PRT) 19a under the control of the CPU 11. The printer (PRT) 19a is used here for printout of the combined image (picture) combined.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the basic processing procedure of the first embodiment in the above embodiment. Here, the first selected image 1 is the background image,
A part of the image 1 is cut out (erased) with the selected cutting pattern, and the image 2 selected later is partly overlapped with the image 1 subjected to the cutting (erasing) process to create a new combined image. (See FIG. 4 and FIGS. 6 to 13).

In the first embodiment, the overlapping position and the extracting position of the images are determined by a fixed positioning control which is predefined for each image without user's operation, or the user arbitrarily positions the images. This can be realized by any of the variable positioning controls capable of designating.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the second embodiment in the above embodiment. Here, at least two pieces of image data to be combined are selected from among a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and a plurality of types of image data with cut patterns, and the image data with cut patterns is detected from the selected image data. To do. When the image data with a blank pattern is detected here, a part of the other image data selected by using this blank pattern is erased, and the image data partially erased by this blank pattern and the blank pattern. A new combined image that combines the attached image data is created (see FIG. 5).

In the processing shown in the second embodiment, when one of the images to be superposed has a cut pattern, a part of the other selected image is cut (erased) by the cut pattern. ), When both images to be superposed have a blank pattern, and when both images to be superposed do not have a blank pattern, the process of removing (erasing) the images with the blank pattern respectively. It shows an example of not doing
For example, when both images to be superposed have a blanking pattern, it is possible to realize a processing function of blanking (erasing) a part of the images of the other party by the blanking pattern.

Further, at this time, also regarding the overlapping position and the extraction position of the images, a fixed positioning control defined in advance for each image without user's operation, or the user arbitrarily specifies the position. Any of the possible variable positioning controls can be implemented.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the first embodiment. Here, a part of the image 1 is cut out with a punching pattern (A) selected from a plurality of punching patterns (A, B, C). (Erase), and the image (2) is combined with the cut (erase) processed image 1 to create a new combined image.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the second embodiment. Here, when the image 2 selected after the image 1 is image data with a cut pattern, a part of the image 1 is cut out by the cut pattern. (Erase), and the image (2) is combined with the cut (erase) processed image 1 to create a new combined image.

In the second embodiment, as described above, a part of the image 1 selected first is extracted by the extraction pattern when the image 2 selected thereafter has the extraction pattern. Although (erasing), as shown in FIG. 3, when one of the images to be overlaid has a punching pattern, a part of the other selected image is pulled out by the punching pattern ( (Erase), or, as described above, when both images to be superposed have a blanking pattern, the blanking patterns may be used to pull out (erase) a part of the image of the other party. It is feasible.

FIGS. 6 to 13 are operation explanatory views for explaining the specific processing operation of the first embodiment. Here, the variable positioning control that allows the user to arbitrarily specify the position of the image overlap is applied, and the extraction location and the extraction range when a part of the image is extracted by the extraction pattern overlaps with the center of the image to be superimposed on the background image. An example will be given of a configuration that is automatically determined according to a predetermined definition according to a position and a range.

The operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the basic operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 and the operation explanatory view shown in FIG.

First, the image 1 is selected (see FIG. 2).
In step S1), the image 2 to be superimposed on the image 1 is selected (step S2 in FIG. 2). afterwards,
By selecting a blanking pattern (step S2 in FIG. 2), the image 1 previously selected by the blanking pattern is selected.
A part of is cut out (erased), and that cut out (erased)
Image 2 is combined with the processed image 1 to create a new combined image.

In the explanation of the operation of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a part of the image 1 is cut out (erased) with the cutting pattern (A) selected from a plurality of kinds of cutting patterns (A, B, C). The image 2 that has been cut (erased) is combined with the image 2 to create a new combined image.

At this time, in the CPU 11 shown in FIG. 1, in the image synthesizing process using a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, first, the CPU 11 is stored in the image storage area 12a of the ROM 12 and is prepared in advance. Image (picture) data such as multiple types of illustrations are read, and samples of each image (picture) data are selected as selection targets.
Through the display memory (VRAM) 14 and the display controller (DISP-CONT) 15, the display unit (DIS
P) Display on 16

When the first image data (image 1) is selected from the image (picture) sample on the display unit (DISP) 16 (see step S1 in FIG. 2), the selected image data is stored in the RAM 13 as a work. It is stored as image data to be processed in an image work area provided in the area.

Further, when the next image data (image 2) is selected from the image (picture) sample (see step S2 in FIG. 2), the selected image data is also provided in the work area of the RAM 13. It is stored in the work area as image data to be processed.

After that, when the CPU 11 receives an image synthesizing processing command from the keyboard 18a via the keyboard controller 18b, it outputs a plurality of types of pre-prepared blank pattern data stored in the blank pattern storage area 12b of the ROM 12. The display memory (VRAM) 14 and the display controller (DISP-
It is displayed on the display unit (DISP) 16 via the CONT) 15.

When an arbitrary cutting pattern is selected from the cutting pattern samples on the display unit (DISP) 16 (see step S3 in FIG. 2), the selected cutting pattern data is provided in the work area of the RAM 13. After storing in the work area, the CPU 1 uses the above-mentioned selected cutting pattern to cut out (erase) part of the image data (image 1) selected first (see step S4 in FIG. 2), Image data (image 2) selected later is combined with the image data (image 1) that has been cut (erased) to generate a new combined image, and the combined image is displayed on the display unit (DISP).
It is displayed and output on 16 (see step S5 in FIG. 2).

The position where the images are overlapped and the place where the images are removed are fixedly controlled by the parameters defined in advance for each image under the control of the CPU 11 here, but the user can arbitrarily position them. An example of the variable positioning control capable of designating will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 to 13.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 3 and the operation explanatory view shown in FIG. Incidentally, in the processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG.
When either one of the images to be superimposed has a cutout pattern, a part of the other selected image is deleted (erased) by the cutout pattern and both images to be superimposed are extracted. An example is shown in which, when a pattern is provided and when both images to be superimposed are not provided with an extraction pattern, the process of extracting (erasing) the image with the extraction pattern is not performed.

In the process of the second embodiment, first, images 1 and 2 to be superimposed on each other are selected from among a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern. (Fig. 3 Step S1
1, S12).

After that, when there is an instruction input for clearing the background (step S13 in FIG. 3), first the image 1 selected first is selected.
Is determined to have a blanking pattern (step S14 in FIG. 3), and then it is determined whether the next selected image 2 has a blanking pattern (steps S14 and S in FIG. 3).
15, S17).

Here, when it is recognized that one of the images 1 and 2 has a cut pattern, a part of the image having no cut pattern is erased by using the cut pattern (step S16 in FIG. 3, FIG. 3). S18). That is, of the selected images 1 and 2, when the image 1 has a blanking pattern, a part of the image 2 is erased using the blanking pattern of the image 1 (step S14-FIG. 3).
S16). If the image 2 of the selected images 1 and 2 has a blanking pattern, a part of the image 1 is erased using the blanking pattern of the image 2 (steps S14, S17, S18 in FIG. 3). .

After partially erasing (cutting out) the images based on this punching pattern, the images 1 and 2 are overlapped to create a composite image of the images 1 and 2 (step S19 in FIG. 3).

In the explanation of the operation of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 5, of the selected images 1 and 2, image 2 has a cutout pattern, and therefore, the cutout pattern of image 2 cuts out a part of image 1 ( Erase), and the image 2 that has been subjected to the clear processing is combined with the image 2 to create a new combined image.

In the second embodiment, a plurality of types of extraction pattern data are not stored in the extraction pattern storage area 12b of the ROM 12 as a selection target, but are stored in the ROM 1
In the second image storage area 12a, plural kinds of image data and plural kinds of image data with a blank pattern are stored. Then, the CPU 11 determines whether or not each of the selected image data has an extraction pattern (see steps S14, S15, and S17 in FIG. 3), and in this example, any of the image data to be superimposed is selected. When the cutout pattern is provided, the cutout pattern is used to cut out (erase) a part of the image data to be superimposed (see steps S16 and S18 in FIG. 3), and the respective image data are combined. To generate a new combined image and display the combined image on the display (DISP).
It is displayed and output on 16 (see step S19 in FIG. 3).

In the processing shown in the second embodiment, when one of the images to be superimposed has a cut pattern, a part of another selected image is cut (erased) by the cut pattern. ), When both images to be superposed have a blank pattern, and when both images to be superposed do not have a blank pattern, the process of removing (erasing) the images with the blank pattern respectively. It shows an example of not doing
For example, when both images to be superposed have a blanking pattern, it is possible to realize a processing function of blanking (erasing) a part of the images of the other party by the blanking pattern.

Also, at this time, as for the overlapping position and the extraction position of the images, the fixed positioning control defined in advance for each image does not involve the user's operation, or the user arbitrarily specifies the position. Any of the possible variable positioning controls can be implemented.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 13, a concrete operation example in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Here, the variable positioning control that allows the user to arbitrarily specify the position of the image overlap is applied, and the extraction location and the extraction range when a part of the image is extracted by the extraction pattern overlaps with the center of the image to be superimposed on the background image. An example of a configuration that is automatically determined according to a predetermined definition according to a position and a range will be shown.

First, as shown in FIG. 6, the display unit (DIS
P) A sample of image (picture) data prepared in advance is displayed as a selection target on the display screen of 16. At this time, a guide message such as [Please select an image to call] is simultaneously displayed in the message display area on the display screen.

According to this guide message, one image to be superimposed is selected on the display screen. Here, first, the image 1S of the image number 1
(A) is selected.

Image 1S (a) of this image number 1
When is selected, a screen for designating the arrangement of the selected image is displayed on the display screen of the display unit (DISP) 16, as shown in FIG. This position can be selected by moving the cursor. At this time, 1A (a) of the area of the selected image 1S (a) is displayed in a predetermined display form. Further, a guide message such as [Please specify the position where the image is displayed] is simultaneously displayed in the message display area on the display screen.

When the position of the image 1S (a) of the selected image number 1 is designated in accordance with this instruction, the display screen of the display unit (DISP) 16 is again displayed again as shown in FIG. A sample of image (picture) data prepared in advance is displayed as a selection target. Also at this time, a guide message such as [Select the image to be called] is simultaneously displayed in the message display area on the display screen.

According to this guide message, another image to be superimposed is selected on the display screen. Here, image 1S of image number 1
Image 1S (b) of image number 5 following (a)
Is selected.

Image 1S (b) of this image number 2
When is selected, the image 1S (a) of the image number 1 previously selected and designated as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed at the designated position on the display screen of the display unit (DISP) 16. In this state, a screen for designating the layout of the image 1S (a) of the image number 1 selected earlier and the image 1S (b) of the next selected image number 2 is displayed. Also in this case, the cursor can be moved to select an arbitrary position, and the area of the selected image 1S (a) is 1A.
(A) is displayed in a predetermined display form. Further, a guide message such as [Please specify the position where the image is displayed] is simultaneously displayed in the message display area on the display screen.

According to this instruction, when the position of the image 1S (b) of the selected image number 2 is designated, the position is designated on the display screen of the display unit (DISP) 16 as shown in FIG. Image 1S (a)
And the image 1S (b) are displayed in a position specification state where part of them overlap each other, and [Images overlap on the message display area on the display screen. Are you sure you want to clear the background? ”Is displayed at the same time.

Here, when an instruction to clear the background is given (when the [execute] key on the keyboard 18a is operated), next, on the display screen of the display unit (DISP) 16,
As shown in FIG. 11, a background selection screen is displayed, and a guide message such as [Please specify an image as the background] is simultaneously displayed in the message display area on the display screen. Here, each time a predetermined key (the [conversion] key on the keyboard 18a) is operated, the images 1S (a) and 1S (b) that overlap each other are alternately switched and displayed, and the selection designation key (on the keyboard 18a) is displayed. By operating the [Execute] key of, the image displayed at that time is selected and designated as the background. here,
It is assumed that the image 1S (a) is selected as the background.

In this way, when the background image is selected, a part of the background image is cut out on the display screen of the display unit (DISP) 16 as shown in FIG. Various blank pattern samples for erasing) are displayed, and a desired blank pattern can be selected from the blank pattern samples. At this time, a guide message such as [Please specify a clear range] is simultaneously displayed in the message display area on the display screen.

When one blanking pattern is selected on the blanking pattern selection screen, the background image 1S (a) is selected based on the blanking pattern (here, the blanking pattern of pattern number 2). ) Is cut out (erased) and part is cut out (erased)
The image 1S (a) and the image 1S (b) are superimposed on each other at a designated position, and a composite image as shown in FIG. 13 (a) is displayed on the display screen of the display unit (DISP) 16.

At this time, when the part of the image is extracted by the extraction pattern, the extraction location and the extraction range are defined for the parameters set for each image, the center of the image to be overlapped with the background image, and the overlapping position. According to the range and the like, it is automatically determined within a predetermined processing routine under the control of the CPU 11.

On the display screen shown in FIG. 10, when there is an instruction input for not clearing the background (operation of the [Cancel] key on the keyboard 18a), the selected two images 1S (a), 1S (b) is superimposed as it is (logically OR addition of image data), and a composite image as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed.

As described above, one of the two selected images is used as the background image, and a part of the same image data is selected and erased (cut out) so that the overlapping part is avoided. By having a processing function that combines a partially deleted (cut out) background image with another selected image, overlapping when creating a composite image by combining multiple sets of image data prepared in advance such as illustrations The part can be cut out (erased) easily and quickly, which makes effective use of multiple sets of image data prepared in advance, such as illustrations,
A wide variety of composite images can be easily created and printed or displayed and output.

In the above embodiment, for convenience of explanation,
Although a simple line drawing is shown as the processing target image, in the actual device, illustration data combining line drawing and dot image, image data combining outline font and figure or dot image, color pattern combining color illustration It is possible to perform an image composition process in which the above-described blanking pattern process is performed on various images such as image data.

[0067]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is easy to cut (erase) an overlapping portion when combining a plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance such as an illustration to create a composite image. This can be done quickly, and by effectively utilizing a plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance such as illustrations, a wide variety of composite images can be easily created.

That is, according to the present invention, the processing means for combining a plurality of sets of image data and creating a composite image thereof is provided with means for clearing a part of the background image data. This allows you to easily and quickly cut (erase) the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining multiple sets of image data prepared in advance. By effectively utilizing the data, a wide variety of composite images can be easily created and printed or displayed and output.

Further, according to the present invention, means for reading at least two pieces of image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and background image data from the image data read by this means. For selecting one clear pattern data from a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and one of the image data specified as the background using the clear pattern data selected by this means. By deleting the parts and combining the selected image data with each other, a cutout of an overlapping portion when a combined image is created by combining a plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance Work can be performed easily and quickly, which allows multiple sets of image data such as illustrations prepared in advance. By effectively utilizing the composite image across a wide range can easily be printed or displayed outputs create rich Baraiti.

Further, according to the present invention, a means for reading at least two image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, and this means. A means for detecting the image data with the blank pattern from the read image data, and when this means detects the image data with the blank pattern, a part of the other image data selected using the blank pattern is erased. And a means for synthesizing the image data partly erased by the blank pattern and the image data with the blank pattern, thereby combining a plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance. You can easily and quickly cut out the overlapping parts when creating a composite image. Ri, by effectively utilizing a plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance of the illustrations, the composite image across a wide range can easily be printed or displayed outputs create rich Baraiti.

Further, according to the present invention, the first display selection means for displaying a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance so as to be selectable, and the at least two image data selected by the display selection means are mutually related. An image layout designating means for designating a layout, a background designating means for designating image data as a background, a second display selecting means for selectively displaying a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and this display selection. A combination of the background removal processing means for erasing a part of the background image data by using the clear pattern data selected by the means, the background removal processed image data and the other selected image data. A plurality of sets prepared in advance are provided by having a composition processing means for creating composite image data. You can easily and quickly cut out the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining image data, which makes effective use of multiple sets of image data prepared in advance, such as illustrations, and a wide variety with a wide variety. It is possible to easily create a composite image over a range and print or display output.

Further, according to the present invention, first display selecting means for displaying a plurality of kinds of image data and a plurality of kinds of image data with a blank pattern, which are prepared in advance, respectively, and the first display selecting means. Image layout designating means for designating mutual layout of at least two image data selected by the selecting means, blank pattern detecting means for detecting image data with blank patterns, and blank pattern detecting means for designating image data with blank patterns. When it is detected, a part of the other image data selected using the blanking pattern is erased, a part of the image data is erased by the blanking part, and the image data with the blanking pattern. And a combination processing means for combining and creating combined image data. By doing so, it is possible to easily and quickly cut out the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining multiple sets of image data prepared in advance, and this makes it possible to create multiple sets of image data prepared in advance such as illustrations. By effectively utilizing it, a wide variety of composite images can be easily created and printed or displayed and output.

Further, in each of the above-mentioned configurations, by providing a means for canceling the process of erasing a part of the image, the operability can be further improved. Further, in each of the above configurations, when there are a plurality of image data to be partially erased, by providing a means for selecting the image data to be partially erased, the operability can be further improved.

Further, according to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, in the process of combining a plurality of sets of image data and creating a composite image thereof, one of the image data which becomes the background in the image composition is combined. By interposing the process of clearing the parts, it is possible to easily and quickly cut out the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining multiple sets of image data prepared in advance, which makes it possible to prepare illustrations etc. in advance. By effectively utilizing a plurality of sets of image data, a wide variety of composite images can be easily created and printed or displayed and output.

Further, according to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, a step of reading at least two image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and this step The step of designating background image data from the read image data, the step of selecting one clear pattern data from a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and the clear pattern data selected in this step are used. And erasing a part of the image data designated as the background, and synthesizing each of the selected image data, thereby combining a plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance. You can easily and quickly cut out the overlapping part when creating Ri by effectively utilizing a plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance, such as illustrations, the composite image across a wide range can easily be printed or displayed outputs create rich Baraiti.

Further, according to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, at least two of the plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and the plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern to be combined are to be combined. The step of reading the image data, the step of detecting the image data with the blank pattern from the image data read in this step, and the step of selecting the image data using the blank pattern when the image data with the blank pattern is detected in this step. Prepared in advance by including a step of erasing a part of the other image data that has been erased and a step of synthesizing the image data partially erased by this void pattern and the image data with the void pattern. When creating a composite image by combining multiple sets of image data You can easily and quickly cut out overlapping parts, and by utilizing effectively multiple sets of image data prepared in advance such as illustrations, you can easily create a wide variety of composite images and print or display. Can be output.

Further, according to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, a step of selectively displaying a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and at least two images selected in this step. Regarding the data, the step of designating the mutual arrangement and the image data to be the background, the step of selectively displaying a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and the clear pattern data selected in this step are used. A step of erasing a part of the background image data and combining the image data with the other image data selected above to create composite image data. The cutting work of the overlapping part when creating a composite image by combining a set of image data Performed in a single and quick, thereby making effective use of the plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance of the illustrations, the composite image across a wide range can easily be printed or displayed outputs create rich Baraiti.

Further, according to the present invention, in the image processing method of the document creating apparatus, a step of selectively displaying a plurality of types of image data and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern prepared in advance can be selected. , A step of designating mutual arrangement of at least two image data selected in this step, a step of detecting image data with a blank pattern, and a step of detecting the blank image data when the blank image data is detected in this step. A step of erasing a part of the other selected image data by using a pattern, and combining the respective image data to create composite image data. Cutting out overlapping parts when combining data to create a composite image Work is performed easily and quickly, thereby making effective use of the plurality of sets of image data prepared in advance of the illustrations, the composite image across a wide range can easily be printed or displayed outputs create rich Baraiti.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a basic processing procedure of the first embodiment in the above embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a second embodiment in the above embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory diagram of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory diagram of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an operation explanatory view for explaining a specific processing operation of the first embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ... CPU, 12 ... ROM, 12a ... Image storage area, 12b ... Blank pattern storage area, 13 ... RAM, 1
4 ... Display memory (VRAM), 15 ... Display controller (DISP-CONT), 16 ... Display unit (DIS)
P), 17a ... Floppy disk drive (FD
D), 17b ... Floppy disk controller (FD
C), 18a ... Keyboard (KB), 18b ... Keyboard controller (KBC), 19a ... Printer (PR)
T), 19b ... Printer controller (PRTC).

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Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A document creating apparatus, wherein a processing means for combining a plurality of sets of image data to create a composite image thereof is provided with a means for clearing a part of image data as a background. 2. A means for reading at least two pieces of image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and a means for designating background image data from the image data read by this means, A means for selecting one clear pattern data from a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and a part of the image data designated as the background by using the clear pattern data selected by this means, A document creation apparatus comprising: means for synthesizing selected image data. 3. A means for reading at least two pieces of image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, and from the image data read by this means. Means for detecting the image data with the removal pattern; means for erasing a part of the other image data selected using the removal pattern when the image data with the removal pattern is detected by this means; A document creating apparatus comprising: a unit for synthesizing image data, a part of which is erased by a pattern, and the image data with a blank pattern. 4. A first display selecting means for displaying a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance so as to be selectable, and at least 2 selected by the first display selecting means.
Image layout designating means for designating mutual layout for one image data, background designating means for designating background image data, and second display selection for displaying plural kinds of prepared clear pattern data in a selectable manner Means, background removal processing means for erasing a part of the background image data by using the clear pattern data selected by the second display selection means, the background removal processed image data and the selected background image data. And a combination processing unit that combines the other image data with each other to create combined image data. 5. A first display selection means for displaying a plurality of types of image data and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, which are prepared in advance, respectively, and a selection made by the first display selection means. At least 2
Image arrangement designating means for designating mutual arrangement of two image data, and a pattern detecting means for detecting image data with a blank pattern, and the blank pattern detecting means when the blank pattern detecting means detects the blank image pattern data. And a combination of the image data partially erased by the extraction processing means and the image data with the extraction pattern to create composite image data. A document creating apparatus comprising: 6. The document creating apparatus according to claim 2, 3 or 4 or 5, further comprising means for canceling partial erasure. 7. The document according to claim 2, 3 or 4 or 5, further comprising means for selecting image data to be partially erased when there are a plurality of image data to be partially erased. Creation device. 8. The document creating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the mutual arrangement relationship of the image data is reflected in the erasing range of the image data which is a target of partial erasing. 9. A document creation apparatus characterized by interposing a process of clearing a part of image data which becomes a background in image composition in a process of combining a plurality of sets of image data to create a composite image thereof. Image processing method. 10. A step of reading at least two pieces of image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and a step of designating background image data from the image data read in this step, A step of selecting one clear pattern data from a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance, and using the clear pattern data selected in this step, erasing a part of the image data designated as the background, And a step of synthesizing each selected image data, the image processing method of the document creating apparatus. 11. A step of reading at least two image data to be combined from a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, and from the image data read in this step A step of detecting the image data with the cut pattern; a step of erasing a part of the other image data selected using the cut pattern when the image data with the cut pattern is detected in this step; An image processing method for a document creating apparatus, comprising a step of synthesizing image data, a part of which is erased by a pattern, and the image data with a blank pattern. 12. A step of selectably displaying a plurality of types of image data prepared in advance, and a step of designating mutual arrangement and background image data for at least two image data selected in this step. And a step of displaying a plurality of types of clear pattern data prepared in advance so that they can be selected, and a part of the background image data is erased by using the clear pattern data selected in this step, And a step of creating combined image data by combining with the other selected image data. 13. A step of selectably displaying a plurality of types of image data and a plurality of types of image data with a blank pattern, which are prepared in advance, and a mutual arrangement of at least two image data selected in this step. And a step of detecting image data with a blanking pattern, and when image data with a blanking pattern is detected in this step, a part of the other image data selected using the blanking pattern is erased. And a step of creating combined image data by combining the respective image data, and the image processing method of the document creating apparatus. 14. The image processing method of a document creating apparatus according to claim 10, 11 or 12 or 13, further comprising a step of canceling partial erasure. 15. The document creation apparatus according to claim 10, 11 or 12 or 13, further comprising a step of selecting image data to be partially erased when there are a plurality of image data to be partially erased. Image processing method. 16. The image processing method for a document creating apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising a processing step of reflecting the mutual positional relationship of the image data in an erasing range of image data to be partially erased.