JP2000075416A - Image processing method, image processing device and print forming system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the formation of special prints which allow free layout by magnifying image data from the synthesizing region of a template, trimming the magnified image data by the synthesizing region and synthesizing the image data to the synthesizing region. SOLUTION: A selecting means 82 is disposed in a manipulation section 11, and is set by the manipulation of an operator, selects the prescribed template from the plural templates previously stored in a template memory means 81, synthesizes the frame image data by the selected template and forms the print of the inputted frame image data. An image data magnifying means 71 magnifies the image data from the synthesizing region of the template. Further, a synthesizing means 73 trims the magnified image data by the synthesizing region and synthesizes the image data to the synthesizing region. In such a case, the trimming magnification by the image data magnifying means 72 may be previously set according to the template.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to an image processing method,
The present invention relates to an image processing device and a print creation system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a developing laboratory called a minilab shop, there is a type of work in which a normal print is created by a manned operation by an operator in accordance with a customer's order, and the created print is immediately handed to the customer. In recent years, originals have been photoelectrically read and used as image data, and prints have been created based on the image data, or images have been taken with a digital camera based on image data directly input, for example, image data from a CD-ROM or a communication line. There is also known an apparatus that reads image data from a card having a memory in which a plurality of frame image data are stored and creates a print.

[0003]

In an apparatus for printing based on such image data, the image data can be processed by various image processing techniques. In addition, for example, there are large format print creation, layout print creation by rotating and arranging the image, dodging and burn-in effect imparting processing, sharpness conversion processing, etc. on the image to add special effects There are print creations.

As described above, a special print creation service can be provided in addition to the normal print creation service. At the time of the simultaneous print service, the customer can have a background having a background according to an order. The album can be made into an album by freely laying out and printing a plurality of frame images having a background in a large format, and can be put in a wallet or a regular period by cutting into one frame image.

In this case, image data is obtained from a recording medium such as a negative film. However, since the frame image is small, printing at the same magnification as the image frame makes the frame image small and impressive, and is easy to see and easy to read. Usability is further improved if the print is enlarged to a size according to the taste and use.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, is powerful, is easy to see, can be enlarged and printed to a size according to taste and use, and has a background according to an order. It is another object of the present invention to provide an image processing method, an image processing apparatus, and a print creation system capable of creating a special print with a free layout.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, the present invention has the following constitution.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing method for synthesizing image data with a template image for setting a background image and at least one synthesizing area and synthesizing image data with the synthesizing area of the template. An image processing method comprising: enlarging the image data from an area; trimming the enlarged image data by the synthesis area; and synthesizing the image data with a synthesis area. ].

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the enlarged image data is trimmed by the combining area of the template and the image data is combined with the combining area, so that the image data is powerful, easy to see, and large in size according to taste and use. It is possible to create special prints that can be freely enlarged and enlarged.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the image data is enlarged based on a preset image center. ].

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the image data is enlarged based on a preset image center, it is possible to automatically enlarge a plurality of image data without causing image cutoff or the like. it can.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the image data is enlarged based on a predetermined position of the image. ].

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the image is enlarged based on the predetermined position of the image of the image data, it is possible to select an image to be enlarged such as a person image and enlarge the image data.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image processing method according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the magnification of the image data is selectable. ].

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the magnification of the image data can be selected, and the magnification can be changed by changing the magnification in accordance with the image data or the print.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein a trimming magnification at which the image data is trimmed by the combining area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combining area. The image processing method according to claim 3. ].

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the trimming magnification of the combined area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combined area, it is powerful, easy to see and suitable for preference and use. It is possible to create a special print with a free layout by enlarging it to an appropriate size.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus having template data for setting a background image and at least one combining area, and combining image data with the combining area of the template. An image processing apparatus comprising: image data enlarging means for enlarging the image data from an area; and synthesizing means for trimming the enlarged image data by the synthesizing area and synthesizing the image data with a synthesizing area. ].

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the enlarged image data is trimmed by the combining area of the template and the image data is combined with the combining area. It is possible to create special prints that can be freely enlarged and enlarged.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the sixth aspect, the image data enlarging means enlarges the image data based on a preset image center. ].

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the image data is enlarged based on the preset image center, the enlargement of a plurality of image data can be automatically performed with a simple structure without image breakage. Can be performed.

The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the image data enlargement means enlarges the image data based on a predetermined position of the image of the image data. ].

According to the present invention, since the image is enlarged based on the predetermined position of the image of the image data, the image data can be enlarged by selecting an image to be enlarged, such as a person image.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image processing apparatus as set forth in any one of claims 6 to 8, further comprising a trimming magnification selecting means for selecting an enlargement magnification of the image data. ].

According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the magnification of the image data can be selected, and the image data can be enlarged by changing the magnification in accordance with the image data or print.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image processing apparatus according to the sixth aspect, wherein a trimming magnification at which the image data is trimmed by the combining area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combining area. The image processing device according to claim 9. ].

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the trimming magnification of the combined area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combined area.
It is possible to create special prints that are easy to see and can be enlarged in size according to tastes and uses and freely laid out.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image input means for inputting image data, a template storage means for storing data of a template for setting a background image and at least one combined area, and a storage means for storing the template storage means. Selecting means for selecting the selected predetermined template, and synthesizing the frame image data with the selected template to generate a print of the input image data. A print creation system, wherein the image data is further enlarged, and the enlarged image data is trimmed by the combining area to combine the image data with a combining area. ].

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the enlarged image data is trimmed by the synthesis area of the template and the image data is synthesized in the synthesis area. It is possible to create special prints that can be freely enlarged and enlarged.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the print creating system according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the image data is enlarged based on a preset image center. ].

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the image data is enlarged based on a preset center of the image, a plurality of image data are automatically enlarged without the occurrence of image cutoff, etc. This makes it possible to create special prints that are easy to see and that can be enlarged in size according to tastes and uses and have a free layout.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the print creating system according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the image data is enlarged based on a predetermined position of the image. ].

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, since the image is enlarged based on the predetermined position of the image of the image data, for example, an image to be enlarged such as a person image is selected and the image data is enlarged. It is possible to create special prints that are easy to see and can be enlarged in size according to tastes and uses and freely laid out.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the print creating system according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, wherein the magnification of the image data is selectable. ].

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the magnification of the image data can be selected, and the magnification can be changed by changing the magnification in accordance with the image data or print. It is possible to create a special print with a free layout by enlarging it to the size according to the use.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the image processing apparatus is characterized in that the trimming magnification at which the image data is trimmed by the combining area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combining area. A print creation system according to claim 14. ].

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the trimming magnification of the combined area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combined area.
It is possible to create special prints that are easy to see and can be enlarged in size according to tastes and uses and freely laid out.

[0038]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an image processing method according to the present invention,
An embodiment of an image processing apparatus and a print creation system will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the image processing method, the image processing apparatus, and the print creation system of the present invention are not limited to this embodiment.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a print making apparatus.
Here, as a print creation device, a device that exposes and develops a photosensitive material to create a print is exemplified, but is not limited thereto, and any device that can create a print based on image data is used. Well, for example,
An ink-jet type or electrophotographic type print creation device may be used.

The print creating apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment
A magazine loading section 3 is provided on the left side surface of the apparatus main body 2, and an exposure processing section 4 for exposing a photosensitive material as a recording medium to the apparatus main body 2 is developed. A development processing unit 5 for producing is provided, and the produced print is discharged to a tray 6 provided on the right side of the apparatus main body 2. Further, a control unit 7 is provided inside the apparatus main body 2 at a position above the exposure processing unit 4.

A CRT 8 is arranged on the upper part of the apparatus main body 2. On the left side of the CRT 8, a film scanner unit 9 serving as a transparent original reading device is arranged, and on the right side, a reflective original input device 10 is arranged. CRT8
An operation unit 11 is disposed in front of the device, and an information input unit 12 is provided on the operation unit 11. The information input unit 12 is configured by, for example, a touch panel or the like.

In the position of the control unit 7 of the apparatus main body 2,
PC card set unit 1 into which PC card 13 can be inserted
The PC card 13 has a memory in which a plurality of frame image data captured by a digital camera is stored.

Also, a CRT 8, a film scanner unit 9,
The reflection document input device 10, the PC card setting unit 14, and the operation unit 11 are provided integrally with the apparatus main body 2,
Any one or more of them may be provided separately. In this case, the print creation device 1 is treated as a print creation system.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a print creation apparatus and a print creation system.

The control section 7 of the print producing apparatus 1 reads the document information from the film scanner section 9 and the reflection document input apparatus 10 based on the command information from the information input means 12, obtains image data, and obtains CRT 8 To be displayed. Further, a data storage means 71 is provided, and the image data and order information corresponding to the image data are stored in the data storage means 71 and sequentially stored. The frame image from the developed negative film N is input from the film scanner unit 9 and the reflection original input device 1
From 0, the frame image from the print P, which is obtained by printing and developing the frame image on photographic paper, is input.

The control section 7 has an image processing section 70. The image processing section 70 performs image processing on the image data to form image data for exposure, and sends it to the exposure processing section 4. In the exposure processing section 4, an image is exposed on the photosensitive material, the photosensitive material is sent to the development processing section 5, and the photosensitive material exposed in the development processing section 5 is developed and dried to produce a print.

The print creating apparatus 1 includes a frame image input unit 80 for inputting frame image data from a recording medium, and a template storage unit 81 for storing template data.
And a selection unit 82 for selecting a predetermined template stored in the template storage unit 81. The frame image input means 80 includes a film scanner unit 9, a reflection document input device 10, a PC card setting unit 14, and the like, and inputs frame image data from a recording medium such as a negative film N, a print P, and a PC card 13. The template storage unit 81 stores in advance data of at least one template for setting a background image and a combination area. The selection means 82 is provided in the operation unit 11 and is set by an operator's operation to select a predetermined template from a plurality of templates stored in the template storage means 81 in advance. The frame image data is synthesized by the selected template. Then, a print of the input frame image data is created. The synthesis using the template is performed by a well-known chroma key synthesis method or the like.

The print creating apparatus 1 includes image data enlarging means 72 for enlarging image data from the template synthesizing area, and synthesizing means 73 for trimming the expanded image data by the synthesizing area and synthesizing the image data in the synthesizing area. And The trimming magnification by the image data enlarging means 72 can be set in advance according to the template.
It is set to 1.5 times.

Since the image data enlarged in this manner is trimmed by the synthesis area of the template and the image data is synthesized in the synthesis area, it is possible to create a special print with a free layout by enlarging the image data to a size according to preference or use. It is possible. Also, by setting the trimming magnification according to the template in advance, quick printing is possible.

The image data enlarging means 72 is capable of enlarging the image data with reference to a preset image center. In this case, a simple structure automatically enlarges a plurality of image data without cutting off the image. Can be performed. Further, the image data enlarging means 72 can enlarge the image data based on a predetermined position of the image of the image data. In this case, for example, it is possible to select an image to be enlarged such as a human image and enlarge the image data.

The operating section 11 is provided with a trimming magnification selecting means 83. By selecting an enlargement magnification of the image data by operating the trimming magnification selecting means 83, the magnification can be changed in accordance with the image data or print. Can be changed and expanded.

In the present invention, the trimming magnification is preferably 1.01 to 2.0 times the combined area.
It is more preferably from 02 to 1.5 times, and most preferably from 1.03 to 1.2 times.

The display means A, the data storage means 71,
The template storage unit 81, the control unit 7, the film scanner unit 9, the reflection document input device 10, and the PC card set unit 14 are provided integrally with the apparatus main body 2, but at least one of them is provided separately. You may. In this case, the print creation device 1 is treated as a print creation system.

FIGS. 3 to 6 show an embodiment of printing the frame image data. The print P1 of frame image data in the embodiment of FIG. 3 is created by recording one piece of frame image data on one recording medium, and combines a background image P1a having a predetermined pattern with a square. An area P1b is set, and one enlarged frame image is trimmed and synthesized in the synthesis area P1b to be recorded, and a print P1 of a normal print size decorated with a photo frame is created. In this way, by enlarging and recording one piece of frame image data on a print P1 of one recording medium, for example, a favorite special print that can be put in a wallet, a regular period, or the like according to a customer order Can be created.

The print P2 of the frame image data of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is formed by recording a plurality of frame images on a single large-format file recording medium and creates a background image P2a having a predetermined pattern. , A relatively large synthetic area P2 at three places
b is set at a staggered position, and one enlarged frame image is recorded in each of the three combining areas P2b by trimming and combining.

The print P3 of frame image data in the embodiment of FIG. 5 is formed by recording a plurality of frame images on one large-sized recording medium, and includes a background image P3a having a predetermined pattern, Relatively large composite areas P3b are arranged and set at ten locations, and one enlarged frame image is recorded in each of the ten composite areas P3b by trimming and compositing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a cut line P3c may be recorded in the background in the print P3 of the frame image data, and the wallet or the wallet can be cut easily and neatly by the cut line P3c. It is possible to create a favorite special print that can be put on a regular basis or the like.

As described above, in the embodiment of FIGS. 3 to 6, frame image data is input from a recording medium having a plurality of frame images, a predetermined template for setting a background image and a composite area is selected, and the frame image is selected. By combining the data with the selected template and printing all of the input frame image data, it is possible to create a special print having a background and a free layout according to the order.

The print creating apparatus 1 trims and combines the frame image data with the selected template to create a print of the input frame image data. FIG. 7 shows an embodiment in which frame image data that has been trimmed and enlarged using this template is synthesized. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
The enlarged image 90b is obtained by enlarging the image at a predetermined magnification with reference to the center position 90a of 0, and the enlarged image 90b is trimmed by the synthesis area P4b of the template P4 and synthesized. Also, as shown in FIG. 7B, an enlarged image 90d is obtained by enlarging the predetermined area 90c at a predetermined magnification with reference to the center position 90a of the frame image data 90, and this enlarged image 90d is synthesized with the template P4. You may trim and synthesize | combine by area | region P4b.

Also, the trimming by the template
The frame image is automatically performed at the reference magnification based on the predetermined position, and the desired special print can be automatically created without performing any special operation. The magnification may be changed as a reference, and a desired special print enlarged to a desired size can be created. The trimming is performed with reference to the center position of the frame image. For example, in the case of a person image, the trimming may be performed using a template by changing the magnification based on the person image displayed on a CRT or the like.

[0061]

As described above, in the image processing method according to the first aspect of the present invention, the enlarged image data is trimmed by the combining area of the template to combine the image data with the combining area, so that it is powerful and easy to see. In addition, it is possible to create a special print that can be freely laid out by enlarging it to a size according to taste and use.

According to the image processing method of the present invention,
Since the image data is enlarged on the basis of a preset image center, a plurality of image data can be automatically enlarged without image cut-off or the like.

In the image processing method according to the third aspect of the present invention,
Since the image is enlarged based on a predetermined position of the image of the image data, it is possible to select an image to be enlarged, such as a person image, and enlarge the image data.

According to the image processing method of the present invention,
The magnification of the image data can be selected, and the magnification can be changed according to the image data or the print.

According to the image processing method of the present invention,
Special print that is powerful, easy to see, and enlarged to the size according to taste and use because the trimming magnification to be trimmed by the synthesis area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the synthesis area. Can be created.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention,
Since the enlarged image data is trimmed by the template synthesis area and the image data is synthesized in the synthesis area, it is possible to create special prints that are powerful, easy to see and can be enlarged to the size according to tastes and usage and have a free layout. It is possible.

According to the image processing apparatus of the present invention,
Since the image data is enlarged based on the preset image center, a plurality of image data can be automatically enlarged with a simple structure without causing image cutoff or the like.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention,
Since the image is enlarged based on a predetermined position of the image of the image data, it is possible to select an image to be enlarged, such as a person image, and enlarge the image data.

According to the image processing apparatus of the ninth aspect,
The magnification of the image data can be selected, and the magnification can be changed according to the image data or the print.

In the image processing apparatus according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the trimming magnification of the combined area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combined area. It is possible to create a special print with a free layout by enlarging it to a size corresponding to.

In the print creating system according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the enlarged image data is trimmed by the combining area of the template to combine the image data with the combining area. It is possible to create special prints that can be enlarged in size and have a free layout.

In the print creation system according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the image data is enlarged based on a preset center of the image, a plurality of image data are automatically enlarged without causing image cutoff or the like. This makes it possible to create special prints that are powerful, easy to see, and have a layout that can be freely enlarged by expanding the size according to taste and use.

In the print producing system according to the thirteenth aspect, since the image is enlarged based on the predetermined position of the image of the image data, an image to be enlarged, such as a person image, is selected and the image data is enlarged. It is possible to create a special print which is easy to see and can be freely laid out by enlarging it to a size according to taste and use.

In the print creation system according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the magnification of the image data can be selected, and the magnification can be changed by changing the magnification according to the image data or the print. It is possible to create a special print with a free layout by enlarging it to a size suitable for use.

In the print creation system according to the fifteenth aspect, the trimming magnification of the combined area is 1.01 to 2.0 times that of the combined area. It is possible to create a special print with a free layout by enlarging it to a size corresponding to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a print creating apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a print creating apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating printing of frame image data according to the embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating printing of frame image data according to the embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating printing of frame image data according to the embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating printing of frame image data according to the embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating trimming of frame image data.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Print creation apparatus 4 Exposure processing part 5 Development processing part 7 Control part 8 CRT 9 Film scanner part 10 Reflection original input device 11 Operation part 12 Information input means 70 Image processing part 71 Data storage means 72 Image data enlargement means 73 Synthesis means 80 Frame image input means 81 Template storage means 82 Selection means 83 Trimming magnification selection means

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Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. An image processing method comprising: a template image for setting a background image and at least one combining area; and combining the image data with the combining area of the template, wherein the image data is enlarged from the combining area of the template. An image processing method characterized in that the enlarged image data is trimmed by the combining area and the image data is combined with the combining area. 2. The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the image data is enlarged based on a preset image center. 3. The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the image data is enlarged based on a predetermined position of the image. 4. The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein a magnification of the image data is selectable. 5. The image data is trimmed by the combining area.
4. The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the magnification is 01 to 2.0. 6. An image processing apparatus which has a template image for setting a background image and at least one combining area, and combines the image data with the combining area of the template, wherein the image data is enlarged from the combining area of the template. An image processing apparatus, comprising: an image data enlarging unit that performs image processing; and a synthesizing unit that trims the enlarged image data using the synthesis region and synthesizes the image data with a synthesis region. 7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said image data enlargement means enlarges the image data based on a preset image center. 8. An image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said image data enlargement means enlarges the image data based on a predetermined position of an image of the image data. 9. The apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a trimming magnification selection means for selecting an enlargement magnification of said image data.
An image processing apparatus according to claim 8. 10. The image data is trimmed by the combining area.
The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the magnification is 1.01 to 2.0 times. 11. An image input means for inputting image data,
Template storing means for storing data of a template for setting a background image and at least one combining area; and selecting means for selecting a predetermined template stored in the template storing means, wherein the frame image data is selected. In the print creation system for creating a print of the input image data by combining the created image data, the image data is enlarged from the combined area of the template, and the enlarged image data is trimmed by the combined area and combined. A print creation system, wherein the image data is combined with an area. 12. The image data according to claim 11, wherein said image data is enlarged based on a preset image center.
The print creation system described. 13. The print creating system according to claim 11, wherein said image data is enlarged based on a predetermined position of the image. 14. The print creation system according to claim 11, wherein the magnification of said image data is selectable. 15. The image data is trimmed by the combining area.
12. A value of 1.01 to 2.0 times.
A print creation system according to claim 14.