JP2002133723A - Recording medium and recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent overlapping of a mark and index images on a non- recording face without positioning a recording medium when recording the index images on the non-recording face of the recording medium recording image data converted into digital signals. SOLUTION: A range of a predetermined width from an outermost circumference part of a non-recording face side of the disk-like recording medium 2 is used as an annular first area 2A for printing a store name of a laboratory store which carried out processing or a trade mark of a corporation providing a processing system, and a predetermined number of the index images 2C randomly selected by a user or automatically extracted are printed in a second area 2B in an inner side of the first area 2A.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording medium such as a CD-R or DVD-R on which digital signal image data is recorded, and more particularly to a recording medium capable of printing an index image on a non-recording surface thereof and the recording medium The present invention relates to a recording apparatus suitable for recording image data and printing index images.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, when an image photographed on a silver halide film is printed on photographic paper, the image on the film is read by a scanner, converted into a digital signal and converted into a CD-R or DVD-ROM.
A service for recording on a recording medium such as R is provided.
Similarly, when printing on photographic paper using digital image data captured by a digital camera, a service for recording digital image data on a recording medium is also provided.

[0003] In general, the non-recording surface of these recording media includes the name of the lab store that provided the print service, the name of the lab, the name of the company that provides the print system, and the trademark (hereinafter referred to as "marker"). ") Is printed. Furthermore, in order to facilitate the organization of the recording medium by the user,
On the non-recording surface of the recording medium, there is a recording medium on which an index image obtained by reducing an image recorded on the recording medium is printed.

[0004]

The recording medium is supplied to each lab shop or a development laboratory in a state where the mark is already printed on the non-recording surface of the recording medium. On the other hand, since the index image differs for each recording medium, it is necessary to print each recording medium using an ink jet printer or the like at each lab shop or developing laboratory. If the mark is printed in a special manner, for example, over the entire upper or lower half of the recording medium, or when it is printed linearly in the center of the recording medium, the mark and index image should not overlap. In order to make the orientation of the mark and the direction of the index image uniform, it is necessary to align the recording medium when the recording medium is mounted on the printer. For this reason, there has been a problem that a dedicated printer having a positioning jig and the like must be provided.

When an index image and a mark are simultaneously printed using a plain recording medium, it is not necessary to perform alignment when the recording medium is mounted on the printer. There was a problem that the amount of use increased.

Further, conventionally, index images of all images recorded on the recording medium are printed on the non-recording surface of the recording medium, so that the size of the index image becomes very small, and the recording medium is arranged. In addition, there is a problem that it is difficult to find a target recording medium from a large number of recording media. Generally, when an index image is used as a headline for organizing recording media, it is not necessary to print all images,
In many cases, only a representative image is sufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the conventional example, and is a recording medium in which a mark is printed in advance on a non-recording surface of a recording medium, and is used for printing an index image. It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording medium which does not need to be positioned when mounted on a printer. It is another object of the present invention to provide a recording device capable of recording image data and printing an index image on a recording medium that can be easily arranged and searched and a recording medium that is easy to retrieve.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a recording medium according to the present invention is a disk-shaped recording medium capable of recording digital signal image data on a recording surface, wherein the non-recording surface side Is set within a range of a predetermined width from the outermost periphery of the first area, and at least a predetermined number of index images are set inside the first area on the non-recording surface side and at least an annular first area for describing a mark. Second to print
It is characterized by including a region.

In the above configuration, the mark described in the first area may be such that characters, graphics, or symbols constituting the mark are arranged on a circle centered on the center of the disc. preferable.

[0010] Further, it is preferable that characters, figures or symbols constituting a mark arranged on a circumference centered on the center of the disc are described so that the center of the disc faces upward. .

Further, it is preferable that the predetermined number of index images is formed using image data arbitrarily selected by a user from image data recorded on a recording medium.

Alternatively, it is preferable that the predetermined number of index images is formed using a predetermined number from the beginning and / or the end of image data recorded on a recording medium.

[0013] Alternatively, it is preferable that the predetermined number of index images is formed by using an image selected at random from image data recorded on a recording medium.

Further, it is preferable that the arrangement of the index image can be selected from a plurality of patterns.

Further, the recording apparatus of the present invention records digital signal image data on a recording surface, and stores a predetermined number of index images extracted from images recorded on the recording surface on a non-recording surface. A printing apparatus for printing, wherein the predetermined area is described in a second area excluding an annular first area for writing a mark set in a predetermined width range from the outermost peripheral portion on the non-recording surface side of the disk-shaped recording medium. It is characterized in that a number of index images are printed.

In the above arrangement, it is preferable to print a predetermined number of index images arbitrarily selected by the user from image data recorded on the recording medium.

Alternatively, it is preferable that a predetermined number of index images are automatically extracted from the beginning and / or end of the image data recorded on the recording medium and printed.

Alternatively, it is preferable that a predetermined number of index images randomly selected from image data recorded on the recording medium be automatically extracted and printed.

Furthermore, it is preferable that the arrangement of the index image can be selected from a plurality of patterns.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. This recording apparatus is capable of recording digital image signal data on a recording surface of a recording medium and printing an index image on a non-recording surface.

As shown in FIG. 1, the tray 11 includes a tray 11 containing a large number of unused recording media 2 such as CD-Rs and DVD-Rs, and the opening and closing of the tray 11 can be controlled from the bottom of the recording apparatus 1. The storage unit 10, a recording unit 20 for recording digitalized image data on the recording surface of the recording medium 2, and a printing unit 30 for printing an index image or the like on a non-recording surface of the recording medium 2, They are arranged hierarchically in the vertical direction.

The tray 11, the holder (recording medium holding unit) 21 of the recording unit 20, and the holder 31 of the printing unit 30 are configured to be able to protrude horizontally from the housing of the recording apparatus 1. Further, the tray 11 may be composed of two parts, a part for storing an unused storage medium and a part for storing a recorded recording medium. An arm 4 is provided on the front surface of the recording device 1.
There is provided a lift unit 40 for vertically moving 1. The arm 41 is provided with, for example, a mechanism for sucking and holding the recording medium 2 at its tip. The arm 41 sucks the uppermost recording medium 2 from the tray 11 and loads the recording medium 2 onto the holder 21 of the recording unit 20 or performs recording. An operation of sucking the recording medium 2 on the holder 21 of the unit 20 and transferring it to the holder 31 of the printing unit 30 is performed.

A control unit 5 including a display unit 51 such as an LCD and an operation unit 52 such as operation buttons is provided above the recording apparatus 1.
0 is provided. By operating the operation unit 52 while watching the display on the display unit 51, it is possible to select, for example, an index image to be printed on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2, or to select an array pattern of the index images.

FIG. 2 shows a block configuration of the recording apparatus. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 50 is connected to an overall control unit 53 such as a CPU for controlling the entirety of the control unit 50 and the recording apparatus 1 and to another device via a network line, a communication cable, or the like. An image data input unit 54 such as an interface for receiving image data transmitted from another device, and an image data storage unit such as a RAM for temporarily storing image data transmitted from another device. 55 and a print pattern storage unit 56 such as a ROM that stores a plurality of print patterns of the index image when the index image is printed on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2.
A display control unit 57 for displaying a thumbnail image on the display unit 51 using the image data stored in the image data storage unit 55; and a display control unit 57 for displaying a predetermined number of images selected by the user using the operation unit 52, for example. An index image output unit 58 for outputting thumbnail image data and a print pattern to the printing unit 30; and an image data output unit for outputting image data for recording on the recording surface of the recording medium 2 to the recording unit 20. 59, storage unit 10, recording unit 20, printing unit 3
0, a timing control unit 60 for controlling each operation timing of the lift unit 40, the storage unit 10, the recording unit 20,
An interface 61 for outputting an image signal, a timing signal, and the like to the printing unit 30 and the lift unit 40 is provided.

The printing unit 30 includes an index image output unit 5
An interface 64 for receiving thumbnail image data for an index image, a print pattern, a control signal from the timing control unit 60, and the like output from the control unit 8;
A print control unit 32 such as a CPU for controlling the entire printing unit 30, an index image data storage unit 33 such as a RAM for temporarily storing received thumbnail image data and print patterns, and a timing control unit 60
Opening / closing control unit 34 for controlling the opening / closing of holder 31 in response to a control signal from the printer, and printhead control unit 35 for controlling a printhead for printing an index image on a non-recording surface of recording medium 2. It is composed of

The recording section 20 includes an interface 63 for receiving image data output from the image data output section 59 and a control signal from the timing control section 60,
A recording control unit 22 such as a CPU for controlling the entire recording unit 20; an image data storage unit 23 such as a RAM for temporarily storing received image data together with thumbnail image data; Open / close control unit 24 for controlling opening and closing of the holder 21 in response to a control signal from the printer, and a printhead control unit 25 for controlling a printhead for recording image data and the like on the recording surface of the recording medium 2. It is composed of

The storage unit 10 includes an interface 62 for receiving a control signal from the timing control unit 60 and a tray opening / closing control unit 12 such as a CPU for controlling opening / closing of the tray 11.

The lift unit 40 includes an interface 65 for receiving a control signal from the timing control unit 60,
A lift control unit 42 such as a CPU for controlling the entire lift unit 40, an arm up / down control unit 43 for controlling the vertical movement of the arm 41, and suction for controlling a suction holding mechanism at the tip of the arm 41. It is composed of a control unit 44 and the like.

Next, FIG. 3 shows a non-recording surface of the recording medium according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the recording medium 2 has a disk shape, and an annular first area 2A having a predetermined width (for example, 2 cm) from the outermost peripheral portion on the non-recording surface side is a name of a lab store that provides a print service. Area for printing a mark such as the name of a printing company, a lab, the name of a company that provides a printing system, or a trademark. Before the recording medium 2 is delivered to a laboratory or a lab, the mark is printed by silk printing in advance. The chapter is printed. A second area inside the first area on the non-recording surface is
This is an area for printing a predetermined number of index images, the order number of a film, the number of a photographed camera, and the like, and nothing is printed when the recording medium 2 is delivered to a lab or a developing shop.

FIGS. 4 to 6 show the arrangement patterns of the index images printed on the non-recording surface in this embodiment.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of (for example, eight) boxes 2C are formed in the second area 2B such that the vertical and horizontal directions of each box are the normal direction and the tangential direction of the same circumference.
The index image is printed in seven boxes, and 2D such as a film order number and a photographed camera number is printed in another box. The index image may be an image arbitrarily selected by the user from images corresponding to the image data recorded on the recording medium 2, or may extract a predetermined number (seven) of images from the beginning or end. Is also good
A predetermined number (for example, four and three) of images may be extracted from the beginning and the end, or seven images may be randomly extracted. Further, the number of boxes 2C is not limited to eight, and may be another number.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the vertical and horizontal directions of each box are parallel so that a plurality (for example, seven) of boxes 2C occupy seven positions when the same circumference is divided into eight equal parts. Are arranged in the second area 2B such that the order number of the film and the number of the camera that captured the image are stored in the remaining one position when the same circumference is divided into eight equal parts.
D is printed. The extraction of the index image to be printed in each box is the same as in the case shown in FIG.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, a plurality (for example, six) of circular boxes 2C are formed by dividing the same circumference into eight equal parts.
Are arranged in the second area 2B so as to occupy one position, and the film order number and the number of the camera that photographed the image at the remaining two diagonal positions when the same circumference is divided into eight equal parts. It is configured to print 2D such as 2D and the name of the lab store. The extraction of the index image to be printed in each box is the same as in the case shown in FIG. Further, the direction of the index image printed on each box 2C may be such that the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the image are the normal direction and the tangential direction of the same circumference as in the example shown in FIG. Then, as in the example shown in FIG. 5, the image may be printed such that the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are parallel to each other.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the recording medium 2 is in the form of a disk, and the name of the lab store that provides the print service, the name of the development site, the name of the company or the trademark that provides the print system, etc. Since the first area 2A for printing the mark is set to a predetermined width from the outermost peripheral portion on the non-recording surface side, the mark printed on the first area is necessarily arranged in a ring. As a result, when the index image is printed on the second area 2B, which is the remaining part of the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2, the index image is superimposed on the mark without the need to align the recording medium 2. It will not be printed. Also,
In the mark described in the first area 2A, characters, graphics, or symbols constituting the mark are arranged on a circle centered on the center of the disk of the disk-shaped recording medium 2, and the center of the disk is By writing upward, even if the arrangement direction of the characters constituting the mark does not match the vertical direction or the horizontal direction of the index image, the sense of incongruity is eliminated.

Next, the operation of the recording apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the image data input unit 54 receives image data converted into a digital signal from another device (Step S)
1), the overall control unit 53 temporarily stores the received image data in the image data storage unit 55 (Step S3). The display control unit 57 forms a thumbnail image using the received image data, and displays the thumbnail image on the display unit 51 (step S5).

When the thumbnail images are displayed on the display unit 51, the user operates the operation unit 52 to arbitrarily select a predetermined number of index images to be printed on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2 (step S7). . Further, the user operates the operation unit 5
2 to select a desired print pattern from the print patterns shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 or other print patterns (step S9).

When the selection of the index image and the print pattern is completed, the image data output section 59 sequentially outputs the image data stored in the image data storage section 55 to the recording section 20 (step S11), and the recording section 20 records the image data. Control unit 2
2 stores the image data in the image data storage unit 23 (step S13). Further, the index image output unit 58
Outputs the thumbnail image data and print pattern information selected as the index image to the print unit 30 (step S15), and the print control unit 32 of the print unit 30 stores the thumbnail image data and print pattern information in the index image data storage unit 33. (Step S17).

In parallel with these operations, the timing control section 60 outputs a recording start signal to the storage section 10 and the lift section 40 to drive and control the lift section 40 (step S19). Upon receiving the recording start signal, the tray opening / closing control unit 12 of the storage unit 10 pulls the tray 11 out of the housing of the recording device 1 (step S21), and the arm up / down control unit 43 of the lift unit 40 places the arm 41 on the tray 11. The suction control unit 44 controls the suction holding mechanism at the tip of the arm 41 to suck one of the unused recording media 2 stored on the tray 11 at the uppermost position. It is held (step S23).

When the recording medium 2 is sucked and held, the tray opening / closing control section 12 stores the tray 11 in the housing of the recording apparatus 1, and the arm up / down control section 43 temporarily moves the arm 41 to the recording section 2.
The holder 21 is lifted to a position higher than the holder 21 (step S25). Next, the holder opening / closing control unit 24 of the recording unit 20
Pulls the holder 21 out of the housing of the recording apparatus 1 (step S27). Then, the arm up / down control unit 43 lowers the arm 41, the suction control unit 44 releases the suction by the suction holding mechanism, and puts the recording medium 2 into the holder 2 of the recording unit 20.
1 (step S29). Thus, the recording medium 2 is transferred from the storage unit 10 to the recording unit 20.

When the recording medium 2 is placed on the holder 21, the holder opening / closing control unit 24 moves the holder 21 to the recording apparatus 1.
(Step S31). Recording medium 2
Is loaded into the recording unit 20, the recording control unit 22 sequentially transfers the image data stored in the image data storage unit 23 to the recording head control unit 25, and the recording head control unit 25 controls the recording head to Then, the image data is recorded on the recording surface of the recording medium (step S33). Here, the image data is
For example, the image data is image data read by a scanner on an image formed on one film or image data captured by a digital camera and recorded on one or more other recording media (such as a memory card). Are all recorded on the recording surface of the recording medium 2 in the order in which they are performed.

When the recording of the image data on the recording surface of the recording medium 2 is completed, the holder opening / closing controller 24 pulls the holder 21 out of the casing of the recording apparatus 1 (step S35).
The arm up / down control unit 43 lowers the arm 41, and the suction control unit 44 suction-holds the recording medium 2 by the suction holding mechanism (step S37).

When the recording medium 2 is sucked and held, the holder opening / closing control section 24 stores the holder 21 in the housing of the recording apparatus 1 and the arm up / down control section 43 once moves the arm 41 to the printing section 3.
The holder 31 is lifted to a position higher than the holder 31 (step S39). Further, the holder opening / closing control unit 34 of the printing unit 30
Pulls the holder 31 out of the housing of the recording apparatus 1 (step S41). Then, the arm up / down control unit 43 lowers the arm 41, the suction control unit 44 releases the suction by the suction holding mechanism, and the recording medium 2 is transferred to the holder 3 of the printing unit 30.
1 (step S43). As a result, the recording medium 2 is transferred from the recording unit 20 to the printing unit 30.

When the recording medium 2 is placed on the holder 31, the holder opening / closing control unit 34 moves the holder 31 to the recording apparatus 1.
(Step S45). Recording medium 2
Is loaded in the printing unit 30, the print control unit 32 reads out the index image data and the print pattern information stored in the index image data storage unit 33, and prints on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2 according to the print pattern information. A virtual image is formed (editing of image data) and output to the print head control unit 35, which controls the print head to print an image including the index image on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2. Yes (Step S4
7). When the printing on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2 is completed, the holder opening / closing control unit 34 draws the holder 31 out of the housing of the recording device 1 (Step S49), and the recording of the image data and the printing of the index image are completed. The recording medium 2 can be removed from the holder 31, and this flow ends.

A sensor or the like is provided on the holder 31 to detect that the recording medium 2 on which the index image is printed on the non-recording surface is taken out. You may comprise so that return to a position may be performed automatically. Alternatively, when printing on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2 is completed, the lift unit 40 is controlled to accumulate the recording medium 2 on which the index image has been printed at a predetermined position on the tray 11 and to perform the next recording. The recording of the image data on the medium 2 and the printing of the index image may be continued.

In the above flowchart, the index image is configured to be arbitrarily selected by the user.
The present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of images from the beginning or end of a plurality of images recorded on the recording surface of the recording medium 2 may be extracted as an index image,
A predetermined number of images from the beginning and end may be extracted as index images, respectively, or may be configured to be extracted randomly using random numbers or the like. In these cases, the labor and time for selecting the index image can be omitted.

In the above embodiment, a dedicated recording device as shown in FIG. 1 is prepared. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A personal computer having a known CD-R, DVD-R, etc. The control program shown in the above-mentioned flowchart may be executed by a personal computer using a portable printer or the like.

An LCD is provided above the recording device 1.
Although the control unit 50 including the display unit 51 and the operation unit 52 such as operation buttons is provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that the control unit 50 has at least the recording unit 20 and the printing unit 30. In this case, the selection of the index image to be printed on the non-recording surface of the recording medium 2 and the selection of the array pattern of the index image can be performed using the monitor screen of the personal computer connected to the recording apparatus 1 and its keyboard and mouse. good. Further, the lift unit 40 may be omitted, and the recording medium 2 may be manually transferred.

[0048]

As described above, according to the recording medium of the present invention, a disk-shaped recording medium capable of recording digital signal image data on a recording surface, the outermost periphery of the non-recording surface side To print at least a predetermined number of index images that are set within a range of a predetermined width from the part and are set at least inside the first region on the non-recording surface side for writing a mark and the annular first region. Is characterized by including the second region.

According to the recording apparatus of the present invention, digital signalized image data is recorded on a recording surface, and a predetermined number of indexes extracted from an image recorded on the recording surface are recorded on a non-recording surface. A recording apparatus for printing an image, wherein a second area excluding an annular first area for writing a mark set in a range of a predetermined width from an outermost peripheral portion on a non-recording surface side of a disc-shaped recording medium is provided. Preferably, the predetermined number of index images are printed.

That is, even if the mark is printed in advance in the first area on the non-recording surface side of the recording medium,
Since the index image is printed in the second area, when the index image is printed on the non-recording surface of the recording medium, the index image can be printed over the mark without positioning the recording medium. Absent. As a result, when the recording medium is mounted on a printing device such as a printer, it is not necessary to position the recording medium. In addition, a positioning jig or the like is not required, and a normal printer or the like can be used as it is.

Further, the mark described in the first area is arranged on the circumference centered on the center of the disk of the disk-shaped recording medium, in which the characters, graphics or symbols constituting the mark are arranged. Even if the arrangement direction of the characters constituting the mark does not match the vertical direction or the horizontal direction of the index image, an effect of eliminating a sense of incongruity is achieved.

In particular, by writing characters, figures or symbols constituting a mark arranged on a circumference centered on the center of the disc so that the center of the disc faces upward, the mark is further marked. Even if the arrangement direction of the constituent characters and the like does not match the vertical direction or the horizontal direction of the index image, an effect of eliminating a sense of incongruity can be obtained.

Further, by allowing the user to arbitrarily select the predetermined number of index images from the image data recorded on the recording medium, an image having a strong user impression is printed as an index image. It is easy to arrange and search the recording medium.

Alternatively, the predetermined number of index images may be automatically extracted from the beginning and / or end of the image data recorded on the recording medium, or the predetermined number of index images may be extracted from the recording medium. By randomly extracting the image data from the image data recorded in the index image, the labor and time required for printing the index image can be omitted.

Further, by allowing the arrangement of the index images to be selected from a plurality of patterns, it is possible to arrange the index images according to the user's preference.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a recording apparatus for recording image data on a recording surface of a recording medium and printing an index image on a non-recording surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration of the recording apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a non-recording surface of a recording medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an arrangement pattern of index images printed on a non-recording surface of a recording medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of an arrangement pattern of index images printed on a non-recording surface of a recording medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating yet another example of an arrangement pattern of index images printed on a non-recording surface of a recording medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the recording apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a continuation of the above flowchart.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Recording device 2: Recording medium 2A: First area 2B: Second area 2C: Box (for printing an index image) 10: Storage section 11: Tray 12: Tray opening / closing control section 20: Recording section 21: Holder 22: Recording control unit 23: Image data storage unit 24: Holder opening / closing control unit 25: Recording head control unit 30: Printing unit 31: Holder 32: Printing control unit 33: Index image data storage unit 34: Holder opening / closing control unit 35: Print head control unit 40: Lift unit 41: Arm 42: Lift control unit 43: Arm vertical control unit 44: Suction control unit 50: Control unit 51: Display unit 52: Operation unit 53: Overall control unit 54: Image data input unit 55: Image data storage unit 56: Print pattern storage unit 57: Display control unit 58: Index image output unit 59: Image data output unit 60: Timing control section 61-64: Interface

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A disc-shaped recording medium capable of recording digital signalized image data on a recording surface, wherein the recording medium is set within a range of a predetermined width from an outermost peripheral portion on a non-recording surface side and has at least a mark. And a second area for printing at least a predetermined number of index images set inside the first area on the non-recording surface side. 2. The mark described in the first area is characterized in that characters, graphics or symbols constituting the mark are arranged on a circle centered on the center of the disc. The recording medium according to claim 1, wherein 3. A character, a graphic, or a symbol forming a mark arranged on a circumference centered on the center of the disc is described so that the center of the disc faces upward. The recording medium according to claim 2, wherein 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined number of index images are formed using image data arbitrarily selected by a user from image data recorded on a recording medium. A recording medium according to claim 1. 5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined number of index images is formed by using a predetermined number from the beginning and / or the end of image data recorded on a recording medium. The recording medium according to any one of the above. 6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined number of index images is formed by using an image selected at random from image data recorded on a recording medium. The recording medium according to the above. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement of the index image is selectable from a plurality of patterns.
7. The recording medium according to any one of items 1 to 6. 8. A recording apparatus for recording digital signal image data on a recording surface and printing a predetermined number of index images extracted from images recorded on the recording surface on a non-recording surface. Printing the predetermined number of index images in a second area except for an annular first area for writing a mark set in a predetermined width range from the outermost peripheral portion on the non-recording surface side of the disc-shaped recording medium; A recording device, characterized in that: 9. The recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a predetermined number of index images arbitrarily selected by a user from image data recorded on the recording medium are printed. 10. The recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a predetermined number of index images are automatically extracted and printed from the beginning and / or end of the image data recorded on the recording medium. 11. The recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a predetermined number of index images selected at random from image data recorded on the recording medium are automatically extracted and printed. 12. The recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the arrangement of the index image can be selected from a plurality of patterns.