JPH10173833A - Image processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To save trouble of wiring and to save a memory capacity of a camera. SOLUTION: A signal line is set by IrDA system infrared ray communication interfaces 16, 18 placed between a camera 10 and a printer 12. A conversion software to convert image data into print data is sent from the printer 12 to the camera 10 as required. The camera 10 stores the conversion software to a flush memory storing image pickup image data and uses the conversion software to convert the image data into print data and the data are sent to the printer 12 via the infrared ray communication interfaces 16, 18.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an image processing system, and more specifically, to an image processing system for outputting image information output from an image source such as an imaging device from a printer separate from the image source. About the system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 15 is a schematic block diagram of a conventional example of a system for printing image data photographed by a digital camera. Reference numeral 110 denotes a digital camera having a storage medium for storing a captured image; 112, a personal computer; 114, a printer;
0 is connected to a personal computer 114 via a communication cable 116, and the printer 114 is connected to a computer 112 via a communication cable 118. The communication cable 116 complies with a cable standard such as RS232C, and the communication cable 118 complies with a cable standard such as Centronics.

[0003] Image data captured by the digital camera 110 is stored in a storage medium such as a built-in flash memory. At this time, the communication cable 11
6 does not need to be connected to the camera 110. After shooting,
Communication cable 11 between camera 110 and computer 112
6, the communication software of the computer 112 is started, and arbitrary image data stored in the storage medium of the camera 110 is read into the computer 112. The image data read by the computer 114 is stored in a built-in main memory or a hard disk.

When the user wants to print out image data captured from the camera 110 to the computer 112, the printer 112 is connected to the computer 112 via a communication cable 118.
Is connected. Of course, it is assumed that a printer driver (software) for appropriately operating the connected printer 114 is installed in the computer 112. The printer driver converts the image data designated for print output into data for printer output, and supplies the data to the printer 114 via the communication cable 118. Thus, the image data from the camera 110 is printed out from the printer 114.

[0005]

In the conventional example, the camera 1
The ten photographed image data is stored in a hard disk or the like of the computer 112, converted into printer output data on the computer 112, and then supplied to the printer 114. Therefore, there are the following disadvantages.

That is, since the computer 112 is used to create output data to the printer, the camera 11
It was necessary to take the image data into the computer 112 once from 0, and the wiring and operation work was complicated. Those who do not have a computer must either purchase a computer or go to a location with an available computer.

[0007] Communication cables 116 and 118 must be connected between the camera 110 and the computer 112 and between the computer 112 and the printer 114.
Setting up the equipment for printing the photographed image was very complicated. In particular, even if the computer 112 and the printer 114 are connected on a daily basis,
0 and the computer 112 are connected when necessary, and it may be necessary to manually confirm to which port of the computer 112 the communication cable 116 is to be connected each time. Generally, the position of the port to be connected differs depending on the model of the computer 112, which also contributes to double the trouble.

[0008] The present invention provides a computer system,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an image processing system that can directly transfer image data from a camera to a printer.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an image processing system for reducing or eliminating the trouble of wiring between devices.

[0010]

According to the present invention, a conversion means or conversion software for converting image data into print data is provided in an image source, for example, a digital camera when necessary, and the image data is converted or converted by the image source. The data is converted into print data by software and transmitted to the printer. The image source and the printer are connected by, for example, wireless communication means, particularly, infrared communication means.

[0011]

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

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. Digital camera 10 and printer 1
Each of the two has an infrared interface 16, 18 enabling mutual communication by infrared 14. The camera 10 is connected to the printer 12 via the infrared interface 16.
, An infrared signal of image data to be printed out is transmitted. The printer 12 receives the infrared signal through the infrared interface 18 and prints out the signal.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the internal configuration of the digital camera 10. 20 is a CPU for controlling the entire digital camera 10, 22 is a ROM for storing an operation program and fixed data of the CPU 20, and 24 is an R
AM and 26 are flash memories for storing captured image data. Reference numeral 28 denotes an imaging circuit that photoelectrically converts an optical image of a subject and outputs a digital video signal thereof.
Under the control of U20, the digital video signal from the imaging circuit 28 is subjected to color processing conversion, and the image data is stored in an image memory 32.
A liquid crystal display panel functioning as a finder, a means for reproducing and displaying an image stored in the flash memory 26, and a means for displaying data indicating the current state; A liquid crystal control circuit 38 controls the liquid crystal display panel 34 with operation switches (for example, operation switches such as a shutter switch, a mode conversion switch, a power switch, and an image data selection switch) for a user to input various instructions to the camera 10. ) And 40 are input ports for capturing the status of the operation switch 38.

Reference numeral 42 denotes I, which is one of the infrared communication systems.
rDA (Infrared Data Associate)
This is an IrDA communication control circuit that performs modulation / demodulation of the communication method and serial communication control, and transmits and receives electric signals to and from the infrared transceiver 44. The infrared transceiver 44 converts the signal from the IrDA communication control circuit 42 into infrared light and sends it out. The infrared transceiver 44 converts the infrared signal from the printer 12 into an electric signal and outputs it to the IrDA communication control circuit 42. IrDA communication control circuit 42 and infrared transceiver 4
4 constitutes the infrared interface 16.

Reference numeral 46 denotes a CPU 20, ROM, RAM, flash memory 26, color processing conversion circuit 30, image memory 32, liquid crystal control circuit 36, input port 38, and IrDA
This is an internal bus that connects the communication control circuits 44 to each other.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the internal configuration of the printer 12. 50 is a CPU for controlling the entire printer 12, 52 is a ROM for storing an operation program and fixed data of the CPU 50, and 54 is a RAM. 56
Are IrDA having the same function as the IrDA communication control circuit 44.
A communication control circuit 58 is an infrared transceiver that converts a signal from the IrDA communication control circuit 56 into an infrared signal and sends it out, and converts an external infrared signal into an electric signal and outputs the same to the IrDA communication control circuit 56. . The IrDA communication control circuit 56 and the infrared transceiver 58 constitute the infrared interface 18. Reference numeral 60 denotes various operation switches such as a power switch and a paper ejection switch, and 62 denotes
An input port for inputting an operation status of the operation switch 60;
Reference numeral 4 denotes a printer engine control circuit that controls the printer engine 66 in accordance with the printer data from the CPU 50.

CPU 50, ROM 52, RAM 54, I
The rDA communication control circuit 56, the input port 62, and the printer engine control circuit 64 are interconnected via an internal bus 68.

The basic operation of the camera 10 will be described.
The image captured by the imaging circuit 28 is converted into image data of a predetermined format by the color processing conversion circuit 30, and is temporarily stored in the image memory 32. When the shutter is not pressed, the image data stored in the image memory 32 is
The image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display panel 34 by the liquid crystal control circuit 36. That is, at this time, the liquid crystal display panel 34
Performs the function of a finder. When the shutter of the operation switch 38 is pressed, the operation is performed on the input port 4.
0 and to the CPU 20 via the internal bus 46, and in response, the CPU 20 transfers the contents stored in the image memory 32 to the flash memory 26. In this manner, shooting is performed, and the shot image data is stored in the flash memory.
It is stored in the memory 26.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the digital camera 10. The same components as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. 44a is an infrared filter that transmits infrared light,
It is arranged so as to cover the light emitting surface and the light receiving surface of the infrared transceiver 44. Reference numeral 38a denotes a shutter button included in the operation switch 38, and reference numerals 38b, 38c, and 38d denote switches included in the operation switch 38 used for specifying a liquid crystal display mode and selecting and setting a display image.

The operation of transmitting image data from the digital camera 10 to the printer 12 by infrared communication and printing out the image data will be described.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the camera 10. First, the CPU 20 of the camera 10 instructs the infrared I / F 16 (IrDA communication control circuit 42 thereof) to start communication with the infrared I / F 18 of the printer 12. This communication is performed based on a communication protocol defined by IrDA. IrDA infrared communication is half-duplex communication using infrared light, and data can be communicated in both directions. A communication connection is set between the infrared I / F 16 of the camera 10 and the infrared I / F 18 of the printer 12 (S1). Thereafter, bidirectional communication between the digital camera 10 and the printer 12 becomes possible using the set communication connection.

The camera 10 requests the printer 12 to transmit print data conversion software (S
2) Wait for the start of reception of the print data conversion software (S3). The print data conversion software operates on the CPU 20 of the digital camera 10 and converts image data stored in the flash memory 26 of the digital camera 10 into data in a format that can be printed out by the printer 12 (ie, print data). Software. The print data conversion software includes a program relating to various mode settings at the time of printing, and also includes a user interface therefor.

When the reception of the print data conversion software is started (S3) and the reception is completed (S4), the received print data conversion software is stored in the flash memory 26 (S5). Then, the print data conversion software stored in the flash memory is started (S6). Needless to say, the print data conversion software is described in a format operable on the CPU 20 of the camera 10.

The activated print data conversion software sends print mode setting dialog data to the liquid crystal control circuit 36 and causes the liquid crystal display panel 34 to display the print mode setting dialog (S7). One display example of the print mode setting dialog is shown in FIG. FIG.
In this example, the dialog box is used to select one of the HQ mode and the HS mode. HQ mode is high quality (low speed)
This is a mode for instructing printing, and the HS mode is a mode for instructing high-speed (constant quality) printing.

In this state, the CPU 20 monitors the operation status of the operation switches 38b, 38c, 38d (S8).
Wait for input (S9). Operation switches 38b, 38c, 3
8d operation indicates selection of HQ mode (S1
0), the image data to be printed stored in the flash memory 26 is converted into the print data of the HQ mode (S11), and when the HQ mode is not selected,
Since the HS mode has been selected, the flash
The image data to be printed stored in the memory 26 is H
The print data is converted into S mode print data (S12). In either case, the obtained print data is temporarily stored in the flash memory 26 or the RAM 24.

The print data obtained in S11 or S12 is transferred to the printer 12 to which the communication connection is set.
Is transmitted from the infrared I / F 16 (S13). Specifically, the print data temporarily stored in the flash memory 26 or the RAM 24 is transferred to the IrDA communication control circuit 42 via the internal bus 46. The IrDA communication control circuit 42 modulates the input print data for communication and supplies it to the infrared transceiver 44. The infrared transceiver 44 outputs the print data to the outside as an infrared signal.

When the transmission of the print data is completed, the camera 10 sends a communication disconnection request of the infrared communication connection between the camera 10 and the printer 12 to the printer 12 (S14), and the communication connection with the printer 12 is sent to the infrared I / O. / F16 (S15).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the printer 12. The operation of the printer 12 will be described with reference to FIG. A communication connection with the camera 10 is set by the IrDA communication control circuit 56 of the infrared I / F 18 (S21). It waits for a print data conversion software request from the camera 10 (S22), and upon receiving the request, sends the print data conversion software to the camera 10 (S23). That is, the print data conversion software stored in the ROM 52 or the like is read and transferred to the IrDA communication control circuit 56 via the internal bus 68.
The IrDA communication control circuit 56 modulates the input print data conversion software for infrared transmission and supplies the modulated data to the infrared transceiver 58. Infrared transceiver 58 is I
The signal from the rDA communication control circuit 56 is converted into infrared light and transmitted to the camera 10.

When the transmission of the print data conversion software is completed, the process waits for reception of the print data (S24).
When the reception of print data is started (S24), it is first determined whether the print data is HQ mode print data (S25).

In the case of print data in the HQ mode (S2
5) The CPU 50 instructs the printer engine control circuit 64 to print the received print data in the HQ mode, and causes the printer engine 66 to output high quality (S26, S27, S28).

If the mode is not the HQ mode (S2
5) The CPU 50 instructs the printer engine control circuit 64 to print the received print data in the HS mode, and causes the printer engine 66 to output the print data at high speed (S29, S30, S31).

When the reception of the print data is completed (S2
8, S31), the printer 12 waits for a communication disconnection request of the infrared communication connection from the camera 10 (S31).
32). Upon receiving the communication disconnection request (S32), the printer 12 disconnects the infrared communication connection with the camera 10 by the infrared I / F 18 (S33).

As described above, by performing infrared communication between the digital camera 10 and the printer 12, data can be sent from the digital camera 10 directly to the printer 12 and printed out.

In the above embodiment, the print mode can be selected from the HQ mode and the HS mode. However, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to such two modes. For example, in an ink jet printer, when printing image data, it is necessary to perform pseudo halftone processing. There are several types of pseudo halftone processing, such as an ED method (error diffusion method) and a dither method. What is necessary is just to make it possible to select the pseudo intermediate processing by a dialog similar to the dialog for selecting the HQ mode and the HS mode. FIG. 8 shows an example of a dialog for setting the ED method or the dither method.

Further, color matching may be set. To set various conditions, a dialog for setting the conditions is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34, and the user can operate the switches 38b, 38c, 38d. May be set to a desired condition.

Next, the operation of printing out an image zoom-displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 at the zoomed size will be described. FIG. 9 shows the correspondence between the image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 of the camera 10 and the printout. Assuming that FIG. 9A is an image displayed in the normal size on the liquid crystal display panel 34 of the camera 10, the printout is normally as shown in FIG. 9B. In this embodiment, when the image shown in FIG. 9A is zoom-displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 as shown in FIG. 9C, the image is printed out in a zoom state as shown in FIG. 9D. Image output.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the camera 10. Steps S41 to S46 are the same as steps S1 to S6 in FIG. 5, and thus a detailed description is omitted. After activating the print data conversion software (S46), the designated image data is stored in the image memory 32 from the flash memory 26.
To the liquid crystal display panel 3 by the liquid crystal control circuit 36.
4 is displayed (S47).

The operation status of the operation switch 38 is monitored (S
48, S49), it is confirmed whether or not the input operation is for instructing zoom display (S50). In the case of zoom display (S50), a command is issued to the liquid crystal control circuit 36 to cause the liquid crystal display panel 34 to enlarge and display the image stored in the image memory 32 (S51). (S52).
The obtained image data is stored in the flash memory 26 (S53). If the zoom display is not selected (S
50), the image data in the image memory 32 is stored in the flash memory 26 (S54). In either case, the image data stored in the flash memory 26 is converted into print data (S55).

The subsequent processing (S56 to S58) is the same as that shown in FIG.
Since these steps are the same as steps S13 to S15, detailed description is omitted.

In this way, a so-called hard copy of the zoom display image can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, the image can be changed according to the size of the sheet set in the printer 12 and printed out. 11 and 12 show an operation flowchart of the camera 10 side.

Steps S61 to S66 are the same as steps S1 to S6 in FIG. 5, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

After activating the print data conversion software (S66), a print mode setting dialog is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 (S67).

FIG. 13 shows an example of the print mode setting dialog. You can select the same size printing mode that prints an image at a specified size ignoring the paper size or the automatic scaling mode that prints by scaling automatically according to the paper size. In the case of automatic setting and manual setting in which the paper size is set to (the paper size set to be used normally when there are a plurality of paper sizes), a plurality of paper sizes (A4, B5 and A5 in FIG. 13) can be selected.

Waiting for a switch input (S69), if there is an input, it is determined whether or not it is in the automatic scaling mode (S7).
0). When the automatic scaling mode is not selected (S7
0) Since the same-size printing mode is selected, the image data is converted into print data of the normal print size (S76).

When the automatic scaling mode is selected (S7)
0), it is also determined whether or not the setting is automatic paper setting (S71). A
If a paper size of 4, B5 or A5 is selected,
This is not automatic paper setting. When the paper size of A4, B5 or A5 is selected (S71), the selected paper size is set (S75), and the image data to be printed is scaled to a size corresponding to the set paper size. It is converted into data (S74).

In the case of automatic paper setting (S71), information on the paper size set in the printer 12 is
2 (S72). In response to this request, the printer 12 transmits the information of the set paper size to the camera 10.
Send to The paper size notified from the printer 12 is set (S73), and the image data to be printed is converted into print data that has been scaled to a size corresponding to the set paper size (S74).

After S74 or S76, S77 to S79
Are the same as S13 to S15 in FIG. 5, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

By such an operation, image data can be printed out with an image size corresponding to the paper size set in the printer 12.

In the above embodiment, since the print data conversion software is transferred from the printer 12 to the camera 10, it can be widely applied to various printers 12,
2 has a new function, there is an advantage that the new function can be immediately enjoyed. Of course, print data conversion software may be provided in the camera 10 in advance. At this time, the print data conversion software may be stored in the ROM 22 instead of the flash memory 26.

Further, the print data conversion software may be transferred not from the printer 12 but from another device, for example, a computer 70 as shown in FIG. The computer 70 is provided with an infrared interface 72 similar to the infrared interface 18 of the printer 12.

The camera 10 requests the computer 70 to transmit the print data conversion software in the same manner as the printer 12 does. Computer 7
0 transmits print data conversion software to the camera 10 based on this request, and the camera 10 stores the received print data conversion software in the flash memory 26 or the like. Conversely, the computer 70 may request the camera 10 to receive the print data conversion software, wait for the consent, and transmit the print data conversion software to the camera 10.

As an infrared communication system between the digital camera 10 and the printer 12 or the computer 70, Ir
The DA method has been described, but it is clear that another method, for example, the ASK method may be used. Further, a wireless communication system may be used instead of the infrared communication system. The wireless communication system includes a time division digital communication system and a spread spectrum system, and any of them may be used.

The wired communication means includes, for example, USB
(Universal Serial Bus) and 1
EEE1394 and the like.

The digital camera 10 is a digital camera.
The camera may be a still camera or a digital video camera having a still mode. Since it is not essential to print out the photographed image in real time, an image reproducing apparatus that can reproduce an image recorded on a recording medium and digitally output the reproduced image may be used.

[0056]

As can be easily understood from the above description, the present invention has the following effects.

Since the print data is transmitted directly from the camera to the printer, an intermediate computer is not required.
In other words, a computer for creating print data is not required, and there is no need to purchase a new one, and the work of printout can be simplified.

By transferring the print data conversion software from the printer to the camera when necessary, the camera does not need to be equipped with print data conversion software corresponding to various types of printers, and the memory and the like can be effectively used. it can.

Further, by adopting a configuration in which the print data conversion software is loaded from the outside (for example, a printer and a computer) when necessary, it is possible to widely support various printers, and furthermore, the latest functions of the printers are provided. Can be used immediately.

By adopting the wireless communication system, the complexity of cable connection can be eliminated. In particular, it can be realized at low cost by using infrared communication means. Since there is little appreciation with other communications, high reliability can be ensured.

By accumulating software for converting image data into print data in an image holding memory (such as a flash memory) of the camera, the RAM and ROM can be saved correspondingly, so that the cost can be reduced.

By providing a print condition menu display means for displaying print conditions on the camera and a print condition menu selection means for selecting print conditions, a condition for converting image data into print data can be selected.
Images can be printed under desired conditions.

By displaying the printing conditions by the image display means for displaying the image, it is not necessary to have a double display means, and the cost can be reduced.

By using both the print condition menu selection means and the camera shooting mode setting means, it is not necessary to have similar means in duplicate, and the cost can be reduced.

A camera is provided with means for scaling image data, and the scaled image data is converted into print data and printed out, so that the scaled image can be easily converted without a scaling process by a personal computer or the like. Can be printed out.

A camera is provided with means for setting the size of the paper set in the printer, and the image data is scaled up and printed out according to the size of the paper.
It is easy to print an image of the optimal size for paper and enjoy it.

Further, by transmitting the information on the size of the paper set in the printer to the camera and automatically setting the size of the paper by the camera, the optimum size of the paper can be more easily obtained. You can print and enjoy the images.

A camera is provided with means for scaling and displaying image data, and the scaled image data is converted into print data and printed out, so that the scaling ratio can be checked and printed out, so that printing without waste is achieved. Becomes possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration block diagram of the digital camera 10.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the configuration of the printer 12.

4 is an external perspective view of the camera 10. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a basic operation of the camera 10.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the operation of the printer 12 corresponding to FIG.

FIG. 7 is an example of a print mode selection screen.

FIG. 8 is another example of a print mode selection screen.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a correspondence relationship between zoom display and printout. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the digital camera according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an operation of printing out a zoom display image in a zoom state.

FIG. 11 is a part of a flowchart of an operation of performing printing according to paper set in a printer.

FIG. 12 is the remainder of the flowchart of the operation of printing in accordance with the paper set in the printer.

FIG. 13 is an example of a print size selection screen.

FIG. 14 is a schematic block diagram of a configuration for connecting a camera and a computer via infrared communication.

FIG. 15 is a schematic configuration block diagram of a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10: Digital camera 12: Printer 14: Infrared 16, 18: Infrared interface 20: CPU 22: ROM 24: RAM 26: Flash memory 28: Imaging circuit 30: Color processing conversion circuit 32: Image memory 34: Liquid crystal display panel 36 : Operation switch 38a: Shutter button 38b, 38c, 38d: Operation switch 40: Input port 42: IrDA communication control circuit 44: Infrared transceiver 44a: Infrared filter 46: Internal bus 50: CPU 52: ROM 54 : RAM 56: IrDA communication control circuit 58: Infrared transceiver 60: Operation switch 62: Input port 64: Printer engine control circuit 66: Printer engine 68: Internal bus 70: Computer 72: Infrared interface 110: Digital camera 112: Personal computer 114: Printer 116: Communication cable 118: Communication cable

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification symbol FI H04N 5/225 H04N 5/225 Z B41J 3/00 E 5/765 H04N 5/781 510C 5/781

Claims (44)

[Claims] 1. An image processing system comprising: an image source that digitally outputs image information; and a printer that prints out image information from the image source, wherein the image source converts the image information into print data. An image converting apparatus, and a transmitting unit for transmitting print data to the printer, wherein the printing unit includes a receiving unit for receiving the print data from the transmitting unit of the image source. Processing system. 2. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein said transmitting means and said receiving means are wireless communication means. 3. The image processing system according to claim 2, wherein said wireless communication means is an infrared communication means. 4. The image processing system according to claim 3, wherein the infrared communication means is an IrDA infrared communication means. 5. The image processing system according to claim 3, wherein said infrared communication means is an ASK infrared communication means. 6. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein said conversion means is conversion software for converting image data into print data. 7. The image processing system according to claim 6, wherein the conversion software is stored in an image holding memory of the image source. 8. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image source is a digital still camera. 9. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image source is a digital video camera having a still mode. 10. The image source includes a print condition menu display unit for displaying a print condition menu, and a print condition menu selection and selection unit for selecting the displayed print condition menu, and sets a print condition in the conversion unit. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image processing system is flexible. 11. The print condition menu display means is also an image display means of the image source.
An image processing system according to claim 1. 12. The image processing system according to claim 11, wherein the print condition menu selection unit is also used as an operation mode setting unit for the image source. 13. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image source includes image scaling means for scaling an image, and converts the scaled image data into print data and prints out the print data. 14. The image source includes a paper size setting means for setting the size of paper set in the printer, and scales image data according to the paper size set by the paper size setting means. The image processing system according to claim 13, wherein the image is printed out. 15. The image processing system according to claim 14, wherein the paper size setting means automatically sets the paper size set in the printer by communication between the image source and the printer. . 16. An image processing system comprising: an image source for digitally outputting image information; and a printer for printing out image information from the image source, wherein the conversion software converts image data to be printed into print data. Ware is transmitted from the printer to the image source via communication means, and the image source converts the image data into print data by using conversion software from the printer, and releases the print data through the communication means. An image processing system for transmitting to the printer. 17. The image processing system according to claim 16, wherein said communication means is a wireless communication means. 18. The image processing system according to claim 17, wherein said wireless communication means is an infrared communication means. 19. The image processing system according to claim 18, wherein said infrared communication means is an IrDA infrared communication means. 20. The image processing system according to claim 18, wherein the infrared communication means is an ASK infrared communication means. 21. The image processing system according to claim 16, wherein the conversion software is stored in an image holding memory of the image source. 22. The image processing system according to claim 16, wherein the image source is a digital still camera. 23. The image source is a digital video camera having a still mode.
An image processing system according to claim 1. 24. The image source comprises a print condition menu display means for displaying a print condition menu, and a print condition menu selection / selection means for selecting the displayed print condition menu. 17. The image processing system according to claim 16, which can be set freely. 25. The print condition menu display means is also an image display means of the image source.
An image processing system according to claim 1. 26. The image processing system according to claim 25, wherein the print condition menu selection unit is also used as an operation mode setting unit of the image source. 27. The image processing system according to claim 16, wherein the image source includes image scaling means for scaling an image, and converts the scaled image data into print data and prints out the print data. 28. The image source comprises a paper size setting means for setting the size of paper set in the printer, and the image data is scaled according to the paper size set by the paper size setting means. 28. The image processing system according to claim 27, wherein the image is printed out. 29. The image processing system according to claim 28, wherein the paper size setting means automatically sets the paper size set in the printer by communication between the image source and the printer. . 30. An image processing system comprising: an image source for digitally outputting image information; and a printer for printing and outputting image information from the image source, wherein the image source and the printer include: Providing communication means for communicating with a data processing apparatus having a holding means, the data processing apparatus comprising conversion software for converting image information into print data, and performing the conversion from the data processing apparatus to the image source; An image processing system for transmitting software, wherein the image source converts image information into print data by the received conversion software and transmits the print data to the printer. 31. The image processing system according to claim 30, wherein said data processing means is a personal computer. 32. The image processing system according to claim 30, wherein the communication unit is a wireless communication unit. 33. The image processing system according to claim 32, wherein said wireless communication means is an infrared communication means. 34. The image processing system according to claim 33, wherein said infrared communication means is an IrDA infrared communication means. 35. The image processing system according to claim 33, wherein said infrared communication means is an ASK infrared communication means. 36. The image processing system according to claim 30, wherein the conversion software is stored in an image holding memory of the image source. 37. The image processing system according to claim 30, wherein the image source is a digital still camera. 38. The image source is a digital video camera having a still mode.
An image processing system according to claim 1. 39. The image source includes a print condition menu display means for displaying a print condition menu, and a print condition menu selection / selection means for selecting the displayed print condition menu, and sets a print condition in the conversion means. 31. The image processing system according to claim 30, which is flexible. 40. The print condition menu display means is also an image display means of the image source.
An image processing system according to claim 1. 41. The image processing system according to claim 40, wherein the print condition menu selection unit is also used as an operation mode setting unit of the image source. 42. The image processing system according to claim 30, wherein said image source includes image scaling means for scaling an image, and converts the scaled image data into print data and prints out. 43. The image source includes a paper size setting means for setting the size of paper set in the printer, and the image data is scaled according to the paper size set by the paper size setting means. 43. The image processing system according to claim 42, wherein the image is printed out. 44. The image processing system according to claim 43, wherein the paper size setting means automatically sets the paper size set in the printer by communication between the image source and the printer. .