JP2000105817A - Device and method for image input - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a user set a deforming method and its extent when a captured image is deformed and displayed. SOLUTION: A subject is photographed and its subject image is inputted to the image input device. On the display device of the image input device, a picture for setting deformation and discoloration is displayed. The user operates buttons of the image input device and then the position and size of a small circle C1 of a setting chart displayed in an area A1 change. According to the intersections of the outer periphery of the small circle C1 and lines L1, L2, and L3, the degrees of defocusing of the inputted image, sepia discoloration, and deformation of the eyes are set.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image capturing apparatus and method for capturing a target image and performing at least one of deformation and discoloration processing on the captured target image.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION An apparatus for photographing a subject and printing an image representing the subject image on a sticker or the like has been put to practical use. Such devices often photograph the face or whole body of the user and print it on a sticker.

However, if a subject image obtained by photographing a subject is printed on a sticker as it is, it is not interesting and the user gets bored.

[0004]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to capture a target image by photographing or the like, and to output the captured target image by transforming or changing its color.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a target image capturing means for capturing a target image, a setting means for performing at least one of processing relating to deformation and discoloration of the target image captured by the target image capturing means, An image transformation / color change processing unit for performing a process set by the setting unit on a target image captured by the image capture unit, and an output unit for outputting image data representing an image processed by the image deformation / color change processing unit It is characterized by having.

[0006] The first invention also provides a method suitable for the above device. In other words, this method captures a target image, performs at least one setting of processing related to deformation and discoloration of the captured target image, performs the set processing on the captured target image, and represents the processed image. Outputs image data.

The processing related to the deformation includes setting of the type of deformation (deformation processing for increasing the width and deformation processing for reducing the width), setting of the location of the deformation, and setting of the degree of the deformation.
In addition, the setting of the processing relating to the color change includes setting of the type of color change (black and white conversion processing, conversion processing to sepia tone color),
There is a setting of a discoloration portion, a setting of a discoloration degree, and the like.

According to the first aspect, the image capturing apparatus can perform a plurality of processes such as the process relating to the deformation and the process relating to the discoloration. At least one of these processes is set. When the target image is captured by photographing or the like, a set process is performed on the captured image. Image data representing a deformed target image, a discolored target image, and the like is output.

[0009] The data representing the captured target image is not output as it is, but is output after being subjected to deformation processing, color changing processing, and the like. Even when printed on a sticker or the like, the user does not get bored relatively easily.

The processing relating to the deformation and the processing relating to the discoloration may be set by the image capturing apparatus itself, or may be set by the user of the image capturing apparatus.

When the user sets the processing relating to the deformation, the processing relating to the discoloration, etc., the user further comprises command input means for inputting a processing instruction relating to at least one of the processing relating to the deformation and the processing relating to the discoloration. Will be set based on the command input from the command input means.

The user can set a desired process out of the process related to the deformation and the process related to the discoloration.

The command input means may be a mechanical button for setting the processing relating to the deformation and the processing relating to the discoloration, or may display a processing setting button on a display screen of a display device in a graphic manner. A touch panel may be formed on the touch panel, and a command may be input from the touch panel.

The command input means may be an operation means for setting at least two of the processing relating to the deformation and the processing relating to the discoloration by one operation means.

A plurality of processings out of the processing relating to the deformation and the processing relating to the discoloration can be operated by one operating means. Setting of a plurality of processes becomes relatively simple.

The duplication setting prohibition processing storage means preliminarily storing the duplication setting prohibition processing which cannot be set redundantly among the processing relating to the deformation and the processing relating to the color change, and the preliminarily stored duplication setting prohibition processing. And a command input invalidating unit for invalidating the input of the command for the duplicate setting prohibition process stored in the duplicate setting prohibiting process storage unit among the commands input from the command input unit.

When there are a plurality of processes such as the process related to the deformation and the process related to the discoloration described above, a plurality of processes are performed at the same time as in the case where the black-and-white image conversion process is performed and the image conversion process to sepia tone cannot be performed. There are processes that cause inconsistencies if they are performed. The processing that cannot be set redundantly in this way is stored in advance as the duplication setting prohibition processing. In the duplicate setting prohibition processing stored in advance, even if a command is input from the command input unit, the input of the command is invalidated.

[0018] The apparatus further comprises a display device for displaying a settable processing among the processing relating to deformation and the processing relating to discoloration for each predetermined area, wherein the command input means includes coordinate input means for inputting coordinates on the area. At least one of the processing relating to the deformation and the processing relating to the color change may be set based on the coordinate values influential from the coordinate input means.

While viewing a plurality of processes displayed on the display screen of the display device, the user can set a desired process from the processes.

The command input means controls the display device so that a circle centered on the coordinates input from the coordinate input means is displayed, and the size input means inputs the size of the circle. And a processing degree determining means for determining the degree of processing set by the setting means based on the circle input by the size input means.

It is preferable to display the processed target image on a display screen of a display device. A desired process can be set from a plurality of processes by inputting a coordinate value from the coordinate value input means. For example, a circle is displayed, and processing is set based on the position of the circle. The degree of processing is determined based on the size of the circle input from the size input means. The setting of the processing and the degree of the processing can be set while looking at the display device. The operability will be excellent.

A timer for measuring time is further provided, and the setting means is configured to execute, based on a result of measuring the time by the timer, processing related to deformation and discoloration of the target image captured by the target image capturing means. At least one setting may be performed.

Regardless of the setting from the user, at least one of the processing relating to the deformation of the target image and the processing relating to the discoloration can be set. It is possible to obtain a target image that has been subjected to unexpected processing not depending on the user's intention.

[0024] The apparatus further comprises random number generating means for generating a random number, wherein the setting means relates to a process relating to deformation and discoloration of the target image fetched by the target image capturing means based on the random number generated by the random number generating means. At least one setting among the processes may be performed.

Also in this case, it is possible to obtain a target image that has been subjected to unexpected processing not depending on the user's intention.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image capturing apparatus, comprising: a target image capturing means for capturing a target image; a target image deforming means for deforming the target image captured by the target image capturing means; And output means for outputting image data representing the target image deformed by the method.

[0027] The second invention also provides a method suitable for the above device. That is, this method is characterized in that a target image is captured, a deformation process of the captured target image is performed, and image data representing the deformed target image is output.

According to the second aspect, the target image is captured by photographing or the like. A transformation process is performed on the captured target image, and the transformed target image is output. According to the second invention, a deformed image of the target image can also be obtained, so that the user is relatively tired.

[0029]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an image capturing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The image capturing device 1 is a device that captures a subject image representing a user (subject), displays a part or all of the subject image in a deformed or discolored manner, and prints it.

The image capturing device 1 has a video camera 2 disposed at a substantially central portion above the front surface. The user stands in front of the image capturing device 1 toward the video camera 2. The user is photographed by the video camera 2.

Below the video camera 2, a monitor display device 3 is provided. The subject image captured by the video camera 2 is displayed as a moving image on the display screen of the monitor display device 3.

On the right side of the monitor display device 3, a speaker 4 for outputting operation guidance by voice is provided. The user operates the image capturing device 1 according to the sound output from the speaker 4. Fluorescent lamps 14 are provided on the upper surface and both side surfaces of the image capturing device 1 for illuminating a user photographed by the video camera 2.

An operation portion 12 projecting from the front surface is formed at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the image capturing device 1. The operation unit 12 includes a left button 5, a right button 6, an up button 7, and a down button 8 for setting an image deformation method, an image deformation location, and the like as described later, and an OK button pressed by the user when deciding. 9 and a cancel button 10 for canceling the setting. The operation unit 12 is also provided with a coin return button 11.

Below the operation unit 12, a coin insertion slot 13 for inserting a coin as a usage fee when a user uses the image capturing apparatus 1 is formed.

A coin return slot 15 is provided below the front surface of the image capturing device 1. When the coin return button 11 is pressed before printing the subject image, coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 13 are returned from the coin return slot 15.

On the right side of the coin return slot 15, a print ejection slot 16 for ejecting a print of a subject image obtained by photographing is provided.

Buttons 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 described above
These buttons are mechanical buttons, but may be formed as a touch panel on the display screen of the monitor display device 3. Further, a new display device is provided separately from the monitor display device 3, and a touch panel for giving commands from the buttons 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 on the display screen of the new display device. May be formed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical configuration of the image capturing device 1. As shown in FIG.

The overall operation of the image capturing device 1 is controlled by the computer device 20. The computer device 20 includes an operation program, data indicating a deformed portion,
A memory for storing other necessary data and the like is included. The computer device 20 includes a counter, a random number generator, and a clock.

When a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 1), the coin is given to the coin machine 27, and the inserted coin is held. The amount of the inserted coin is counted by the coin counter 28.

When coins of a necessary amount for using the image capturing device 1 are inserted, the video camera 2 starts photographing a user standing in front of the image capturing device 1. The video signal representing the user is provided from the video camera 2 to the capture circuit 21 and is converted into digital image data. The digital image data representing the user's image is input to the computer device 20 and subjected to image transformation processing and image discoloration processing if necessary. The digital image data is temporarily stored in a memory built in the computer device 20.

Digital image data representing a user's image is read from a memory built in the computer device 20 and input to the monitor display device 3 via the capture circuit 21. An image representing the user is displayed on the display screen of the monitor display device 3.

A signal indicating that a button included in the operation unit 12 has been pressed is input to the computer device 20 via an input / output (I / O) device 25. In the computer device 20, processing (image deformation processing, image freeze processing, etc.) based on the input signal is performed. As will be described later, when the user presses the OK button 9 when a message to print is displayed on the monitor display device 3, the SCS is pressed.
The transformed user image is printed by the printer 22 connected to I (Small Computer System Interface).

The computer device 20 has a sound circuit 24
Is connected, and the sound circuit 24 controls the sound output from the speaker 4. In addition, the emission of the above-described fluorescent lamp 14 is also performed by the computer device 20 via the I / O device 25.
Is controlled by Further, the image capturing device 1 is provided with a test switch, a service switch, and a maintenance switch 26 for maintaining the image capturing device 1 by a maintenance man. Signals indicating the settings of these switches 26 are input to the computer device 20 via the I / O device 25.

Further, the image capturing device 1 may be provided with a scanner 29. An image represented by a photograph or the like can be taken into the image taking device 1 by the scanner 29. A signal representing an image is output from the scanner 29, and is input to the computer device 20 via the SCSI 23, so that the captured image can be transformed. Of course, a film scanner may be provided so that images recorded on the film can be read, or a memory card reader or FD (Floppy Disp.
k) A drive may be provided so that an image represented by image data stored in the memory card or an image stored in the FD can be read.

FIGS. 3 and 4 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the image capturing device 1. FIG. 5 shows an example of a screen displayed on the display device 3 of the image capturing device 1.

FIG. 6 shows a setting chart used when setting the image deformation method, deformation location, deformation degree, color changing method, and color changing degree. FIG. 7 shows how to set the image deformation method and the image color changing method using the setting chart, and FIG. 8 sets the image deformation degree and the image color changing degree using the setting chart. It shows the situation.

FIGS. 9A to 12B show a setting chart and images set by the setting chart.

When the power of the image capturing apparatus 1 is turned on, the processing shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 starts.

First, when the power is turned on, the operation program of the computer device 20 is started (step 4).
1). It is monitored whether the maintenance switch has been turned on (step 42). When the maintenance switch is turned on (YES in step 42), the maintenance man executes maintenance processing of the image capturing apparatus 1 (step 43).

When the operation program of the image capturing device 1 is started, a screen for urging coin insertion is displayed on the display screen of the monitor display device 3. The user inserts coins corresponding to the usage fee from the coin slot 13 and the coin counter 28
Confirms the input (step 44).

When it is confirmed by the user that coins of the amount equivalent to the fee for using the image capturing device 1 have been inserted (YES in step 44), the user's face is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3. An alignment screen is displayed so as to be at a position where the image is captured by the video camera 2 (step 4).
Five). The user moves so that his / her own face is photographed by the video camera 2 while watching the registration screen.

When the user moves so as to be photographed by the video camera 2, the OK button 9 is pressed by the user. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the subject is photographed by the video camera 2, and digital image data of a video signal output from the video camera 2 is taken into the computer device 20 as image data of a subject image representing a user image. (Step 46).

When the image data representing the subject image is fetched into the computer device 20, a deformation method, a deformation portion, a degree of deformation, a color change method, a color change degree, etc. are set for the fetched image (step 47). Details of these settings will be described later.

The digital image data taken into the computer device 20 is subjected to image deformation and image color changing processing by the set deformation method, color changing method and the like (step 4).
8).

The image after the image deformation and image discoloration processing is displayed on the display screen of the monitor display device 3 and confirmed by the user. When the OK button 9 is pressed by the user (YES in step 49), the transformed and discolored image is determined.

When the transformed and discolored images are determined, the transformed
A frame selection screen for selecting a frame for decorating the discolored image is displayed. The user operates the monitor display device 3
The frame is determined while looking at the frame selection screen displayed at step 50 (step 50).

When the frame is determined, the monitor display device 3
Displays a finish confirmation screen (step 51). This allows the user to check the deformed image to be actually printed before printing.

When the user confirms the deformed image to be printed and presses the OK button 9, the image confirmed by the user is printed by the printer 22 (step 52). A reprint confirmation screen appears on the monitor display device 3. When printing another sheet, the OK button 9 is pressed. When not printing another sheet, the cancel button 10 is pressed (step 53). .

Thereafter, an end screen is displayed on the monitor display device 3 and the process returns to the step 42. A screen saver screen may be displayed on the monitor display device 3 until a coin is inserted into the image capturing device. Needless to say, when the power is turned off, the image capturing device 1 is shut down.

Next, a procedure for setting a deformation method, a deformation portion, a degree of deformation, a color change method, a color change degree, and the like of an image taken into the computer device 20 will be described.

When setting the image deformation method and the like, the monitor display device 3 displays a setting screen as shown in FIG.

On this setting screen, a setting chart is displayed in the area A1, and an image captured in the area A2 is displayed. In this area A2, an image subjected to the deformation processing and an image subjected to the color change processing are also displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the setting chart has a great circle C2, in which a small circle C1 is displayed. The great circle C2 is divided into three areas corresponding to the deformable method and the discoloration method in which the inner area can be set (the deformable method and the discolorable method that can be set are “blur” in this embodiment,
“Sepia” and “eye deformation”). Three lines L1, L2 and L3 are displayed radially from the center O of the great circle C2 toward the circumference of the great circle C2.

Based on the outer circumference of the small circle C1 and the intersections of the lines L1, L2 and L3, the deformation method and its degree and the discoloration method and its degree are set. The outer periphery of the small circle C1 and the intersection of the lines L1, L2 and L3 are the large circle C
2, the degree of deformation and the degree of discoloration become smaller, and as the outer periphery of the small circle C1 and the intersection of the lines L1, L2 and L3 approach the outer periphery of the great circle C2, the degree of deformation and the degree of discoloration become larger. Become.

For example, in FIG. 6, the intersection P1 of the line L1 and the small circle C1 intersects at a position which is about 2/5 of the maximum value of the blur, so that the blur of about 2/5 of the maximum blur amount is obtained. Is set. Further, the intersection P2 between the line L2 and the small circle C2 intersects at a position which is about 1/5 of the maximum value of the sepia color change processing, so that the maximum sepia color change processing (changing the ratio of yellow) is performed. The color change processing is set so as to be a color change processing of about 1/5 sepia. further,
The intersection point P3 between the line L3 and the small circle C2 intersects at a position about 2/5 of the maximum value of the eye deformation, so that the eye deformation processing is about 2/5 of the maximum eye deformation processing. An eye deformation process is performed.

Using buttons 5, 6, 7 and 8, small circle C
1 is positioned. When the left button 5 is pressed, the center of the small circle C1 moves to the left of the great circle C2. When the right button 6 is pressed, the center of the small circle C1 moves rightward of the large circle C2. When the upper button 7 is pressed, the center of the small circle C1 moves upward in the great circle C2. When the lower button 8 is pressed, the center of the small circle C1 moves downward in the large circle C2. Small circle C in the radial direction of great circle C1
2 is determined. Then, the OK button 9 is pressed by the user. When the OK button 9 is pressed, the position of the small circle C2 and the size of the small circle C2 in the circumferential direction of the great circle C1 are determined as follows.

By pressing the left button 5 as shown in FIG. 7, the small circle C1 turns clockwise about the center O of the great circle C2. By pressing the right button 6, the small circle C1 turns clockwise about the center O of the great circle C2.

Further, when the upper button 7 is pressed as shown in FIG. 8, the size of the small circle C1 increases. Pressing the lower button 8 reduces the size of the small circle C1.

By operating the left button 5, right button 6, up button 7 and down button 8, the position and size of the small circle C1 in the setting chart can be changed, and the method of transforming the captured image And its degree and the discoloration method and its degree can be set. O
When the K button 9 is pressed, the setting is determined.

When the cancel button 10 is pressed, the position of the small circle C1 and the size of the small circle C1 in the circumferential direction of the great circle C2 and the position of the small circle C1 in the radial direction of the great circle C2 are determined. The determination process may be performed again. For example, when the cancel button 10 is pressed once, the processing of determining the position of the small circle C1 in the circumferential direction of the great circle C2 and the size of the small circle C1 can be executed again, and the cancel button 10 is pressed twice. Thus, the process of determining the position of the small circle C1 in the radial direction of the great circle C2 will be executable again.

As shown in FIG. 9A, if the center of the small circle C1 coincides with the center O of the great circle and a relatively small small circle C1 is set, the blur deformation, the sepia discoloration, Deformation and discoloration processing are performed so that each of the eyes is deformed little by little (see FIG. 9B).

In FIG. 10A, the position and size of the small circle C1 are set so that the amount of blur is greater than the discoloration of sepia and the deformation of the eyes. Then, the captured image is subjected to a deformation process so as to increase the amount of blur (see FIG. 10B).

In FIG. 11A, the position and the size of the small circle C1 are set so that the sepia discoloration processing is increased as compared with the blurring and the deformation of the eyes. Then, the captured image is processed so as to increase the degree of the sepia color changing process (see FIG. 11B, and in FIG. 11B, the state of being changed to sepia is indicated by hatching. ing.).

In FIG. 12A, the position and the size of the small circle C1 are set so that the sepia discoloration processing and the eye deformation processing are increased as compared with the blur deformation.
Then, the captured image is subjected to a color change process of sepia color and a color change process and a deformation process so as to increase the degree of eye deformation (see FIG. 12B).

It goes without saying that the relationship between the great circle C2 and the great circle C1 in the setting chart and the processing and degree calculation based on these relationships are performed by the computer device 20. Image transformation processing and image transformation processing
As described below, an image processing description file that describes the image data deformation processing is created in advance and stored in a memory built in the computer device 20, and the image deformation processing and the image processing processing are performed with reference to this image processing description file. Image discoloration processing may be performed.

FIG. 13 shows the file structure of the image processing description file.

The image processing description file includes Header, Defa
ult output, Layer List, Layer Data, Layer Specifi
c Data etc. are included.

FIG. 14 shows details of the Header. Head
er stores header information such as management information and data indicating the version number of the image processing description file.

FIG. 15 shows details of the Default output. Default output is data representing the size (width and height) of the image when the transformed image is printed and output, output type data representing the printing paper, and the output direction is portrait or landscape. Data representing the direction and data representing the background color of the deformed discolored image to be printed are stored.

FIG. 16 shows details of the Layer List.
The Layer List stores layer information (LayerInfo) and data representing the number of information of the layer (the number of layers) (in the example shown in FIG. 16, three types of layer information are stored).

The layer information includes a pointer to Layer Data and a layer name (in this case, a deformation and color change layer for image deformation processing and image color change processing. Layer 1
Is for "blurring" processing, layer 2 is for transforming the "eye" portion, and layer 3 is for discoloring the image to "sepia" color. ), Display order (indicating the display priority when displaying multiple deformed images in a superimposed manner), replaceable / impossible flag (sample images are stored in advance, and are replaced with stored sample images) And a replacement number.

FIG. 17 shows Layer Data and Layer Specific
Data (layer-dependent information) is shown in detail. FIG. 17 shows two Layer Data and two Layer Specific Data, but the image processing description file contains three Layer Data.
Needless to say, Data and three Layer Specific Data are stored.

Layer Data includes a pointer to layer-dependent information and a transparency mask pointer (a pointer to transparency mask data indicating the degree of transparency of the color of the superimposed deformed image when a plurality of deformed images are superimposed and displayed). ) And a position information pointer indicating the position information of the deformed image.

The layer specific data includes layer categories (here, layer 1 and layer 2 are deformation layers,
Layer 3 indicates a discoloration layer), a format of a captured image, a pointer to the captured image, and data representing the maximum value and the minimum value of the layer parameter. The layer parameter here indicates the degree of deformation or the degree of discoloration. The maximum and minimum values of the layer parameters can be changed, and by changing the maximum and minimum values of these layer parameters, the degree of deformation or discoloration can be changed.

When such an image processing description file is stored in the memory of the computer, the fetched image is deformed as follows (the processing of step 48 in FIG. 4).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the image transformation process.

Prior to the image deformation processing, a layer selection processing is executed (step 70). The layer selection processing is performed according to the settings shown in FIGS. 6 to 12 described above.
If the image deformation / color change processing set by the user is “blur”, layer 1 is selected (step 71).
When the deformation of the "eye" is selected by the user, layer 2 is selected (step 72). When the color change processing of the “sepia” color is selected, the layer 3 is selected (step 73).

In any case, when the layer is selected, the sample image stored in advance and the captured user image are replaced. The fetched image is transformed and discolored according to the transformation method, transformation location, transformation degree, discoloration method, discoloration degree by the selected layer (step 74). The deformed and discolored image is displayed on the display screen of the monitor display device 3 as described above.

When a plurality of deformation and color changing processes are performed, it goes without saying that a plurality of layers are selected in accordance with the settings, and the deformation and color changing processes are repeated.

FIG. 19 shows another embodiment, and is a perspective view of the image capturing apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. In this figure, the same components as those shown in FIG.

In the image capturing device 1A shown in FIG.
A joy stick 60 is formed on the operation unit 12. An enlarged view of the joy stick 60 is shown in FIGS.

The joy stick 60 has its knob 61, and can be tilted right and left, forward and backward.
By operating the joy stick 60, the position and the size of the small circle C1 of the operation chart are set, and the deformation method and its degree and the discoloration method and its degree are set.

When the joy stick 60 is tilted leftward, the small circle C1 of the setting chart rotates clockwise about the center O of the large circle C2. When the joy stick 60 is tilted to the right, the small circle C1 of the setting chart becomes the center O of the great circle C2.
Rotate counterclockwise around. Further, when the joy stick 60 is tilted backward (in the depth direction when the user stands toward the front of the image capturing device 1A), the size of the small circle C1 of the setting chart increases. When the joy stick 60 is tilted forward, the size of the small circle C1 in the setting chart increases.

It goes without saying that a signal indicating the operation of the joy stick 60 is input to the computer device 20.

FIG. 22 shows a still further embodiment, and is a perspective view of an image capturing apparatus 1B. In this figure, FIG.
The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 23 is an enlarged view of the left button 5, the right button 6, and the slide bar 63 formed on a part of the operation console 12 of the image capturing device 1B shown in FIG.

In the image capturing device 1B shown in FIG.
A slide bar 63 is formed on the operation unit 12 instead of the upper button 7 and the lower button 8 shown in FIG.

The slide bar 63 is provided with a knob 62. The user can pinch the knob 62 and move it left and right. By moving the knob 62 to the left, the size of the small circle C1 in the setting chart decreases. Knob
By moving 62 to the right, small circle C1 in the setting chart
Becomes large. By operating the left button 5 and the right button 6 and the slide bar 63, the small circle C
1 and its position can be set.

In the image capturing apparatus shown in FIGS. 19 to 23, the small circle C1 in the radial direction of the large circle C2 is first formed by using the joystick 60, the left button 5, the right button 6, and the slide bar 63. The positioning will be performed, and the positioning of the small circle C1 and the size setting processing of the small circle C1 in the circumferential direction of the large circle C2 will be performed.

It goes without saying that a signal indicating the operation of the slide bar 63 is input to the computer device 20.

FIG. 24 shows an example of a display screen of the monitor display device 3. As shown in FIG. FIG. 25 shows the relationship between the position of the knob of the slide bar and the amount of change in sepia color, deformation of the eyes, and blur.

FIG. 24 shows a setting screen for setting the amount of change. On this setting screen, an area A3 for displaying the captured image and a display area A4 for the slide bar 65 are displayed.

A left button 66 is formed on the left side of the slide bar 65, and a right button 67 is formed on the right side thereof. Position display button 68 between left button 66 and right button 67
Are formed. The display screen of the monitor display device 3 is a touch panel. When the user touches the left button 66, the position display button 68 moves to the left. Right button
When the user touches on 66, the position display button 68 moves to the right.

The degree of change in the conversion of sepia, the degree of eye deformation and the degree of blur are predetermined in accordance with the position of the position display button 68 on the slide bar 65 as shown in FIG. The relationship is stored in a memory in the computer device 20. By moving the position of the position display button 68 of the slide bar 65 (by operating only one operating device), the degree of the sepia color conversion of the captured image, the degree of eye deformation and the degree of blur can be set. can do.

FIG. 26 shows a display screen of the monitor display device 3. This display screen is a setting screen for processing such as image deformation processing and image discoloration processing.

In the setting screen, areas A5, A6, and A5 for setting are set in addition to the area A3 for displaying the captured image.
7 are included. The area A5 is an area touched by the user when performing the sharpness processing (edge enhancement processing) on the captured image. The area A6 is an area touched by the user when converting the captured image into a monochrome image. The area A7 is an area touched by the user when converting the captured image into a sepia color. Needless to say, a touch panel is also formed on the display device 3 in the screen shown in FIG.

The captured image cannot be converted to black and white and sepia. The processing for which duplication cannot be set in this way is predetermined and stored in the memory of the computer device 20.

FIG. 27 shows the relationship between the layers of the image processing description file and their exclusive flags.

The layer in which the minimum digit of the exclusive flag is “0” is
This layer can be set simultaneously with other layers. The layer in which the minimum digit of the exclusion flag is “1” is a layer for which overlapping setting is impossible at the same time as other layers. The minimum digits of the exclusive flags of the monochrome conversion processing layer and the sepia color conversion layer are both “1”, and these layers (processing) cannot be set at the same time. When the black-and-white conversion process is set, the sepia color conversion process cannot be set at the same time. Conversely, when the sepia color conversion process is set, the black-and-white conversion process cannot be set at the same time.

On the processing selection screen, when the user touches any one of the areas A5, A6, and A7, the display state changes to indicate that the touched area is selected ( In FIG. 26,
Sharpness processing and monochrome conversion processing have been selected. Areas A5 and A6 are indicated by hatching to indicate the selected state. ). Regarding a region for setting a process that cannot be set at the same time as the selected process (in this example, a sepia color conversion process region A7), even if the user touches the setting, the setting is ignored. (In FIG. 26, the area A7 is indicated by a broken line to indicate that the setting of the area A7 is invalidated.)

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure of the image capturing device. In this figure, the same processes as those shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. FIG. 29 shows the relationship between the count value of the counter built in the computer device 20, the image deformation method, and the image color change method.

In the processing procedure shown in FIG. 28, an image transformation method and an image discoloration method are set according to the count value of the counter. When the count value is between “0” and “aaa”,
The captured image is subjected to a blurring process. While the count value is between “aaa” and “bbb”, a sepia color conversion process is performed on the captured image. While the count value is between “bbb” and “ccc”, the captured image is subjected to eye deformation processing.

When the processing shown in FIG. 28 is performed, since the user does not know what kind of image deformation and discoloration processing is performed on the captured image, a mode setting button for confirming the user's intention is provided. (The interesting mode setting button described later).

When the charge input is completed (YE at step 44)
S), counting by the counter starts (step 7).
1). When the interesting mode is set by the user (YES in step 72), the counting operation of the counter stops when the interesting mode is set, and the count value is obtained (step 73). Using the relationship between the count value, the image deformation method, and the image discoloration method, an image deformation method and an image discoloration method are set for the captured image based on the obtained count value (step 74). An image captured using the set image deformation method and color change method is subjected to a deformation process and a color change process (step 4).
8).

In the example described above, the image deformation method and the image color changing method are determined based on the count value, but using a random number generator built in the computer device 20,
An image deformation method and an image discoloration method may be set. Also in this case, the operation of the random number generator is started in response to the input of the fee, the operation of the random number generator is stopped when the interesting mode is set, and the obtained random numbers can be used.

The image transformation method and the image discoloration method may be set in accordance with the time when the image capturing device is used.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 30, the image transformation method and the image discoloration method are determined in advance for each time the image capturing apparatus is used (for each time the fee is charged). Would. The time for using the image capturing device can be determined by referring to the clock. further,
Instead of uniquely setting the image transformation method and the image discoloration method for each time, the image processing method and the image discoloration method may be grouped into a plurality of groups, and the group may be set for each time. In this case, an image transformation method and an image discoloration method to be executed will be further set from the set groups. Of course, all the processes of the image transformation method and the image discoloration method defined by the set group may be executed.

Further, an image deformation method and an image discoloration method which can be used for each season (period) may be set. In this case, as shown in FIG. 31, an image deformation method and an image discoloration method will be determined in advance for each season (period). Further, also in this case, the image deformation method and the image discoloration method that can be set for each season may be grouped, and the image deformation method and the image discoloration method may be set from the set group.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing yet another processing procedure of the image capturing apparatus. FIG. 33 shows the relationship between the count value and the degree of the image deformation method and the degree of the image discoloration method.

In this processing, the degree of deformation of the image and the degree of discoloration of the image are determined by the count value or the random number value. The degree of deformation of the image and the degree of discoloration of the image are set in advance for each count value (or random number value) and stored in the memory of the computer device 20. For example, if the count value is between "0" and "A", deformation and discoloration are performed at the first degree. If the count value is between "A" and "B", deformation and discoloration are performed at the second lowest level. If the count value is between "B" and "C", the captured image is deformed and discolored at the third level in the middle. If the count value is between “C” and “D”, the captured image is deformed and discolored at the fourth degree. If the count value is between "D" and "E", the image is deformed or discolored to the maximum extent.

When a fee is entered by the user (YES in step 44), a screen for selecting a transformation method and a discoloration method is displayed on the display screen of the monitor display device 3 (step 81).

When the selection screen is displayed on the monitor display device 3, the counter of the computer device 20 starts counting (step 82). Alternatively, the operation of the random number generator starts.

The selection screen includes an area for setting a deformation method and a discoloration method as shown in FIG. 26, for example.
A deformation method and a discoloration method are set by touching the area by the user (step 83). When all the settings of the transformation method and the discoloration method are completed, the OK button 9 is pressed.

The setting of the transformation method and the discoloration method is completed.
When the OK button 9 is pressed, the counting operation by the counter ends (step 84). Alternatively, the operation of the random number generator ends.

On the basis of the obtained count value or random number value, the degree of deformation and the degree of discoloration of the image are determined with reference to the table shown in FIG. 33 (step 85). The determined degree of deformation and discoloration processing is performed on the captured image (step 48).

In the above-described example, the degree of deformation and the degree of discoloration are determined using the obtained count value or random number value itself. However, the degree of deformation and the degree of discoloration are determined using the value of the smallest digit of the count value or random number value. May be determined. Further, the count value or the random number value may be divided by the number of steps of the degree of deformation and the degree of discoloration, and the degree of image deformation and the degree of image discoloration may be determined based on the remainder.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an image capturing device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the image capturing device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the image capturing device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the image capturing device.

FIG. 5 is an example of a screen displayed on the image capturing device.

FIG. 6 shows an image deformation and image discoloration setting chart.

FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which image deformation and image discoloration are set using a setting chart.

FIG. 8 shows a state in which image deformation and image discoloration are set using a setting chart.

9A shows a setting chart, and FIG. 9B shows a setting chart.
The captured image transformed and discolored by the setting chart of FIG.

FIG. 10A shows a setting chart, and FIG.
Shows a captured image transformed and discolored in the setting chart of FIG.

FIG. 11A shows a setting chart, and FIG.
Shows a captured image transformed and discolored in the setting chart of FIG.

FIG. 12A shows a setting chart, and FIG.
Shows a captured image transformed and discolored in the setting chart of FIG.

FIG. 13 shows an image processing description file.

FIG. 14 shows a Header.

FIG. 15 shows Default output.

FIG. 16 shows a Layer List.

FIG. 17 shows Layer Data and Layer Specific Data.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of image deformation and image discoloration processing.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the image capturing device.

FIG. 20 shows a joystick.

FIG. 21 shows a joystick.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the image capturing device.

FIG. 23 shows a left button, a right button, and a slide bar.

FIG. 24 shows an example of a display screen.

FIG. 25 shows the relationship between the position display button on the slide bar and the amount of change in image deformation and image discoloration.

FIG. 26 shows an example of a display screen.

FIG. 27 illustrates a relationship between layers of an image processing description file and an exclusive flag.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a part of a processing procedure of the image capturing device.

FIG. 29 is a table showing a relationship between a count value and an image transformation method and an image discoloration method.

FIG. 30 is a table showing the relationship between the use time of the image capturing device, the image deformation method, and the image discoloration method.

FIG. 31 is a table showing the relationship between the season of use of the image capturing device, the image deformation method, and the image discoloration method.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a part of a processing procedure of the image capturing device.

FIG. 33 is a table showing a count value, a degree of image deformation, and a degree of image discoloration.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 1A, 1B Image capture device 2 Video camera 3 Monitor display device 5 Left button 6 Right button 7 Up button 8 Down button 20 Computer device 60 Joy stick 63 Slide bar

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Claims (11)

[Claims] A target image capturing unit for capturing a target image; a setting unit for performing at least one of a process related to a deformation and a color change of a target image captured by the target image capturing unit; a target image capturing unit Image transformation / color change processing means for performing the processing set by the setting means on the target image captured by the setting means; and output means for outputting image data representing the image processed by the image deformation / color change processing means. Device. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising command input means for inputting a command for at least one of processing relating to deformation and processing relating to discoloration, wherein said setting means performs setting based on a command input from said command input means. The image capturing device according to claim 1. 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the command input means performs at least two of the processing related to the deformation and the processing related to the discoloration.
The image capturing device according to claim 2, wherein one process is set by one operation unit. 4. A duplication setting prohibition processing storing means for preliminarily storing duplication setting prohibition processing which cannot be set redundantly among processing relating to deformation and processing relating to discoloration, and said duplication setting prohibition processing stored in advance. Command input invalidating means for invalidating the input of the command for the duplication setting prohibition processing stored in the duplication setting prohibition processing storage means among the commands input from the command input means. Item 3. The image capturing device according to Item 2. 5. A display device for displaying a settable process out of a process related to deformation and a process related to discoloration for each predetermined area, wherein the command input unit includes a coordinate input unit for inputting coordinates on the area. The image capturing device according to claim 2, wherein at least one of a process related to deformation and a process related to discoloration is set based on coordinate values influential from the coordinate input unit. 6. A display control means for controlling said display device such that a circle centered on coordinates inputted from said coordinate input means is displayed, said command input means comprising: a size for inputting a size of said circle; 6. The image capturing device according to claim 5, further comprising: an input unit; and a processing degree determining unit that determines a degree of the processing set by the setting unit based on the circle input by the size input unit. 7. A processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a timer for measuring a time, wherein the setting unit performs a process related to a deformation and a discoloration of the target image captured by the target image capturing unit based on a time measurement result of the timer. The image capturing device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the settings is performed. 8. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a random number generating unit configured to generate a random number, wherein the setting unit performs processing related to deformation of the target image captured by the target image capturing unit based on the random number generated by the random number generating unit. The image capturing device according to claim 1, wherein at least one setting is performed in a process related to discoloration. 9. A target image capturing means for capturing a target image, a target image deforming means for deforming the target image captured by the target image capturing means, and a target image deformed by the target image deforming means. Output means for outputting image data. 10. An image representing a processed image by capturing at least one of a target image, performing at least one of a process related to deformation of the captured target image, and a process relating to discoloration, performing a set process on the captured target image. An image capture method that outputs data. 11. An image capturing method for capturing a target image, performing a deformation process on the captured target image, and outputting image data representing the deformed target image.