JP2003115959A - Print system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a print system capable of easily searching desired image data among a plurality of image data, revising the color tone of the image data into a color tone intended by a user itself and providing an output of the result. SOLUTION: The print system 1 of this invention includes: an image input means 3 for inputting image data; an image processing means for processing the image data received from the image input means to image data of a desired output form; an output means 10 for outputting the image data processed by the image processing means as a printed matter; a searching means 5a for searching particular image data from the image data received by the image input means 3; a selection means 5 for selecting the searching means 5a; and a color tone conversion means 7 for converting the color tone of the specified image data.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a search and display function for image data and a function for processing image data in a printing system (printing apparatus) using a sublimation transfer method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional printing apparatus, when specifying desired image data from a plurality of image data, the image data is randomly displayed. The customer searched for and selected specific image data while looking at the displayed screen, and specified it.

Further, the printed matter to be printed is corrected and printed in a predetermined color tone and then output.

[0004]

However, in the conventional printing apparatus, since the image data is displayed at random, it takes time to find the desired image data when there are a plurality of image data. Therefore, it is convenient that the image data can be narrowed down by inputting the conditions.

Further, there is a problem that printing can be performed only in a predetermined color tone, and it would be convenient if the user could easily correct and output the color tone that he or she intended.

Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to provide a printing system which can easily retrieve desired image data from a plurality of image data. A second object is to provide a print system capable of changing the color tone of image data to a color tone intended by the user and outputting the color tone.

[0007]

The present invention will be described below. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated forms.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided image input means (3) for inputting image data, and image processing means for processing the image data input by the image input means into a desired output format. A print system comprising: output means (10) for outputting the image data image-processed by the image processing means as a printed matter;
A search means (5a) for searching for specific image data from the image data input by the image input means, and a selection means (5) for selecting the search means are provided. And

Specifically, the print system includes a first image input section (11) and a second image input section (11) as image input means for inputting image data recorded in a recording medium or a digital camera, or an image such as a photograph. An image input section (12), an image extraction program as image extraction means (4) for extracting the image data input by the image input means,
Various search programs (narrowing search program, skip search program, list display search program) as search means for searching image data in advance, and color tone as color tone conversion means (7) for converting color tone of image data A conversion processing program, a display processing program as a display means (9) for displaying image data on which various programs are executed, and an image processing program as an image processing means for processing the image data into a desired output format. A storage unit (17) for storing the like and a result of execution of various programs (image data, selection items, etc.) and a selection unit for selecting the displayed image data and selection items. Input / Display (13)
And an output unit (14) as an output unit 10 for outputting the image-processed image data as a printed matter.

According to the present invention, the specific image data can be easily searched from the plurality of image data according to the searching means selected by the selecting means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the search means narrows down the narrowed-down search means (46) for narrowing down a plurality of image data to specific image data, and skips the screen on which the image data is displayed. It comprises a skip search means (47) for searching image data, and a list display search means (48) for displaying a list of information data of image data and searching for specific image data. Characterize.

According to the present invention, it is possible to arbitrarily select an easy-to-search search means and easily search for a specific image data from a plurality of image data by using the selected search means.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the narrow-down search means displays the image data input by the image input means as an image, a selection means for selecting the displayed image, and An extraction means for extracting only the image selected by the selection means, and a redisplay means for redisplaying the image extracted by the extraction means are provided.

According to the present invention, in a plurality of images displayed on the screen, by selecting an arbitrary image from the images, the selection range of the images can be gradually narrowed and the images can be narrowed down. , You can easily search for a specific image.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the skip search means divides the image of the image data input by the image input means into pages by a predetermined number of screens, and the division means divides the pages. Urging means for giving a page number to each of the selected pages, display means for displaying a screen including the image processed by the dividing means and the urging means, and the page number, the next page or the previous page And a screen specifying unit for specifying a desired screen based on the page number given by the urging unit.

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily search for a specific image by skipping the screen by the turning means or the page number.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the list display search means inputs extraction means for extracting the information data of the image data input by the image input means item by item, and information data related to desired information data. Input means for performing, and a display means for displaying a list of only the information data that is compared by comparing the information data input by the input means with the information data extracted by the extraction means,
Is provided.

According to the present invention, when the customer inputs the information data related to the desired information data into the input means, the image data related to the input information data is displayed as a list by the display means. Image data can be easily searched.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is provided a color tone conversion means for converting the color tone of the image data.

According to the present invention, the color tone of the image data can be easily converted into the color tone intended by the user.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, the color tone conversion means is
Display means for displaying the item for converting the color tone of the specific image data retrieved by the retrieval means and the tone level of the item, and change for changing the tone level displayed by the display means Means and are provided.

According to the present invention, since the color tone level of the specific image data can be changed by the changing means, the color tone of the image data can be easily converted into the color tone intended by the user and outputted.

Further, there are provided display means for displaying the specific image data, and redisplay means for redisplaying the specific image data after the color tone level is changed by the changing means,
The specific image data after changing the color tone level may be confirmed.

According to an eighth aspect of the invention, the color tone conversion means is
Display means for converting the color tone of the specific image data retrieved by the retrieval means into a preset color tone and displaying a plurality of image data having different color tones, and a desired one of the image data displayed by the display means. Selecting means for selecting the image data of.

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily obtain an image converted into the intended color tone only by selecting specific image data from the image data displayed by the display means and having different color tones.

[0026]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the print system according to the present invention will be described in detail below.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the operation of the printing system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a system diagram of the printing apparatus.

This print system has a recording medium 2
Image input means 3 for inputting the image data and images recorded in the image, image extracting means 4 for extracting the image data input by the image input means 3, and image extracting means 4
A search means 5a for searching for specific image data from the image data extracted by, an external input means 6 for selecting or inputting from the outside, and an external input means 6 for selecting the search means 5a. The selection unit 5, the color tone conversion unit 7 for converting the color tone of the image data searched according to the search unit 5a selected (input) by the external input unit 6, and the search unit 5a or the color tone conversion unit 7 are searched. Editing means 8 for editing the image data or the image data whose color tone has been converted, display means 9 for displaying the image data edited by the editing means 8, and printing the image data displayed by the display means 9. And output means 10 for outputting.

A specific form of the printing system is the printing apparatus 1. The printing apparatus 1 includes a control section 16 for controlling the image extracting means 4, the selecting means 5, the searching means 5a, the editing means 8 and the color tone converting means 7 and the overall control, and a first image input means 3. Display for displaying the image input unit 11 and the second image input unit 12 and the external input unit 6 for selecting (inputting) the search unit from the outside or the image data searched by the search unit through the editing unit. Input / display unit 13 as means 9 and output means 10
Output unit 14, a billing processing unit 15 for performing a billing process, and a storage unit 17 in which various programs are stored.
And are connected via a bus 18.

The control section 16 is provided with a computer having a ROM, a RAM and a control section for controlling each section.

The storage unit 17 is provided with a large capacity hard disk. This hard disk has an image processing program for controlling the input of image data to the output of specified image data, a program for selecting a method for extracting specific image data from the image data, and the specified image data. A program or the like for converting the color tone of is stored. In addition, various programs for performing processing related to image input to print processing (processing related to image extraction, image specification, image printing, etc.) are stored.

The control unit 16 reads the program stored in the storage unit 17 as necessary (various situations), and executes various processes (for example, an image input by the image input unit 3) according to the program. Image processing means for processing the data into a desired output format, search means 5a for searching for specific image data, color tone converting means 7 for converting the color tone of the searched image data, etc. are executed. It Further, each device connected via the bus 18 is controlled according to the program.

First image input section 1 as image input means 3
The reference numeral 1 includes an image data reading device for reading image data from a recording medium on which image data is recorded and reading an image as image data. The image data reading device includes various reading devices 1 to n corresponding to various recording media, and a user inputs image data recorded on a recording medium brought by a user to a printing device using the corresponding reading device. be able to. The image data reading device includes a scanner that can read an analog image as digital image data, an electronic medium reading device that can read an electronic medium (recording medium) recorded in advance as a digital image, and a CD-ROM reading device. Equipped with a device. Examples of electronic media include floppy (R) disks (hereinafter referred to as "FD"), PC cards, smart media, compact flash (R), and the like.

The second image input section 12 as another image input means 3 is provided with an I / O device for directly reading image data taken by a digital camera or the like. Customers,
Image data can be directly input by connecting the I / O device to a camera. This I / O device is
Several types of I / O devices may be provided according to the transfer method of each maker, or I / O devices limited to a specific maker may be used.

The input / display unit 13 includes a monitor with a touch panel. This monitor with a touch panel displays the input image data, and also displays operation guidance for executing the program stored in the storage unit.
In addition, this monitor with a touch panel can directly select items (image data and options) displayed on the monitor,
It has a function to enter characters. With this monitor with a touch panel, a series of operations from the reading of image data to the output of printed matter are performed on the screen.

The output unit 14 is provided with an output device for printing the input image data. The output device is a printer. A sublimation transfer printer is preferably used as the type of the printer.

The billing processor 15 includes a bill burr, a coin meter, and a receipt journal processor. The coin mech and / or bilberry executes billing processing such as authenticity determination of coins or bills inserted for payment of fees, denomination determination, amount calculation, release of change, and the like. The receipt journal processing unit 11 prints a print menu, a receipt amount, and the like on the receipt paper, and performs processing for discharging the receipt.

As described above, in the print system of the present invention, the first image input section 11 and the second image input section 12 as the image input means 3 for inputting the image data recorded in the recording medium or the digital camera. And the image input means 3
The image extraction program as the image extraction means 4 for extracting the image data input by the above, and various search programs (narrowed search program, skip search program, list display) as the search means 5a for searching the image data in advance for the image (Search program), a color tone conversion program as a color tone conversion means 7 for converting the color tone of image data, a display processing program as a display means 9 for displaying image data on which various programs are executed, and image data A storage unit 17 for storing an image processing program or the like as an image processing unit for processing the image into a desired output format, and the results of execution of various programs (image data, selection items, etc.), Input as the selection means 5 for selecting the displayed image data and selection items A radical 113 13, an output unit 14 as output means 10 for outputting the processed image data as a printed material, is provided.

FIG. 3 shows an external view of a printing apparatus provided with the above system. As shown in the figure, the screen of the monitor with a touch panel 21 is arranged in front of the upper portion of the main body 1a. A CRT or liquid crystal panel is used for this screen. The monitor with a touch panel 21 functions as a display unit for displaying operation guidance, operation status, read image or processed image, and input operation in the display selection unit, color adjustment conversion unit, and the like. It also functions as a means of performing.

As input portions for image data, insertion ports 21a to 21e for various recording media, which are first image input portions, are provided beside the screen of the monitor 21 with a touch panel.
Further, a reading surface of the scanner 22 that reads an image of a printed matter and converts the image into digital data is provided in a horizontal portion that divides the upper portion and the lower portion.

Insertion ports 21a to 21e for various recording media
Specifically, specifically, the floppy (R) disk insertion slot 21a, the CD-ROM insertion slot 21b, the PC card insertion slot 21c, the smart media insertion slot 21d, and the compact flash (R) insertion slot 21e are arranged at a collective position. ing. Although not shown, each insertion port 21
Each of a to 21e may be provided with a shutter for protecting each device.

Further, various recording medium insertion ports 21a to 21a
Below the 21e, an I / O for directly connecting to the camera
A device 23 is provided. Further, as shown in the drawing, only the I / O device 23 for connecting with a specific maker may be provided, or a plurality of I / O devices suitable for the transfer method may be provided for connecting with a plurality of makers. May be.

The lower part of the main body 1a has a maintenance key 24, a speaker 25, a coin slot 26, a coin return lever 27, a bill insertion slot 28, a change return slot 29, a receipt outlet 30, and printed matter (for standard printing). An outlet 31, a printed matter (for precut seal) outlet 32, and a front door opening / closing key 33 are arranged.

The maintenance key 24 is a key for switching between a normal operation mode in which a customer can be accepted and a management mode in which the administrator sets and maintains the image print system. In the management mode, if necessary, color correction can be performed so that the printed matter output from the printer is output in the same manner as the standard color development information. The speaker 25 is used for voice, BGM,
Play sound effects.

The coin insertion slot 26 or the bill insertion slot 28 is provided for paying a charge. The coin return lever 27 is
It is used when coins are jammed. Further, when the coin return lever 27 is turned, or when there is change for the inserted amount, it is discharged from the change return port 29.

The receipt take-out port 30 is provided with a receipt issuing means inside the main body 1a, and issues a receipt on which the collected amount and the details of the order are printed.

Outlet 3 for printed matter (for standard printing)
1 and printed matter (for pre-cut seal) outlet 3
2, the output device is provided inside the main body, and the printed matter is immediately printed and discharged to the outlets 31 and 32.

The front door can be opened and closed by turning the front door opening / closing key 33, and the maintenance of each device installed inside the main body 1a can be performed by opening the front door. Inside the main body 1a,
Each main body is installed corresponding to the screen of the monitor with a touch panel 21, the insertion openings 21a to 21e of each recording medium, and the reading surface of the scanner 22. Further, a volume adjusting section is installed corresponding to the speaker 25. Further, a coin mech (coin processing device) for performing coin identification, storage, and change return corresponding to the coin slot 26, coin return lever 27, banknote insertion port 28, and change return port 29, and banknote identification. , A bill-bill (banknote processing device) for storing, and a safe for storing coins when the coin mech is full. Furthermore, a receipt printer is installed corresponding to the receipt outlet 30.
Furthermore, the printed matter outlet 31, the printed matter outlet 3
A printer is installed corresponding to item 2.

Further, although it cannot be clearly recognized from the appearance,
Inside the main unit 1a, a personal computer including a control unit for controlling each device of the main unit 1a, a power supply box for converting the voltage, an uninterruptible power supply that prevents damage to the CPU and hard disk of the control unit during a power failure. Equipment is installed.

Next, the operation outline (processing procedure) of the print system of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the print processing procedure. It should be noted that reference numerals are given to portions corresponding to the printing apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 for easy understanding, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this form.

The printing apparatus 1 uses the first image input section 11 or the second image input section 12 as the image input means 3,
Image data is input from a medium (FD, smart media, or the like) in which image data captured by a digital camera or the like or other image data is recorded, or a digital camera or the like via an I / O device (step S101). From the input image data, the image data input by the image processing program or the like as the image extracting means 4 is extracted (step S102). The printing apparatus 1 activates a selection program for selecting a selection method for selecting a specific image from the extracted image data. When this selection program is executed, a selection screen for selecting specific image data from the image data input on the screen of the printing device is displayed (step S103). The user inputs (selects) a selection method for selecting a specific image using the external input means 6 (step S104), and specifies the image according to the selection method (step S105).

FIG. 5 is a selection screen for selecting image data to be displayed on the screen.

As shown in the figure, the screen 40 has selection items 40a, 4 such as the number of images to be displayed on the screen, extension, date, and the like.
0a, 40a, options 40b, 40b ... 40b, and input boxes 40c, 40c. By selecting from the options 40b or inputting in the input frame 40c, image data that meets the conditions is displayed on the screen.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the form of the selection screen for selecting the above-mentioned display method. For example, the items to be displayed according to the newest or oldest creation date and time of the image file data input by the customer and the name of the image file data. It is also possible to set items to be displayed on the screen by providing items to be displayed in ascending or descending order, items to be displayed according to the display order recorded in a text file, and the like.

Next, the search means for specifying the image data is selected from the displayed image data.

FIG. 6 shows a selection screen for selecting the search means. As shown in the figure, the screen 45 includes a narrowing selection button 46 as narrowing down selection means for narrowing down specific image data and searching for specific image data while appropriately selecting a plurality of image data, and a plurality of images. Display data (for example, 9 images) and browse by turning the next screen or the previous screen, or skip the screen (page) where the unspecified image data is displayed to display the specific image data. A skip selection button 47 as a skip search means for searching and a list display search means for displaying the information data of the input image data on the screen as a list and searching the image data from the information data such as its name. List display search button 48.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the form of the selection screen for selecting the above-mentioned retrieval method. For example, after displaying the list of the data of the input image file,
The search may be performed by narrowing down the conditions by inputting the image file name and conditions, inputting keywords, and the like.

FIG. 7 shows an example of selection when the narrow-down selection button is selected. FIG. 7 shows image data input by an input unit as image input means and images 1 to n that match the conditions selected on the selection screen of FIG. 5 and a screen 46a on which the extracted images are displayed. , The next turning button 40b on the left and right of the screen, and the front turning button 46c
And Further, a predetermined portion (lower right corner in the figure) is provided with a confirm button 46d for specifying an image.

The user selects an image by touching the image (for example, A to C) on the displayed screen. You can choose any number. If there are a large number of images, the next page button 46b is pressed to display the next screen and select another image. By selecting the confirm button 46d, only the plurality of images selected in the screen of FIG. 7A are extracted, and the extracted images are displayed again. Next, on the next screen or the like, the image is selected similarly to the operation performed in FIG. Repeat the above operation to 1
The above operation is repeated until the image is narrowed down on the screen (here, 9 images). Finally, the specific image X is selected from the images, and the confirm button 46d is selected to specify the image X (see FIG. 7B).

As described above, the narrowing-down search means includes the display means for displaying the image data input by the image input means 3 as an image, the selection means for selecting the displayed image, and the selection means. Extraction means for extracting only the selected image and redisplay means for redisplaying the image extracted by the extraction means are provided. Therefore, in a plurality of images displayed on the screen, it is possible to narrow the image selection range by gradually narrowing the image selection range by selecting an arbitrary image from the images, so that it is possible to easily specify a specific image. You can search.

FIG. 8 shows a selection example when the skip selection button is selected. FIG. 8 extracts image data input by an input unit as image input means and images 1 to n that match the conditions selected on the selection screen of FIG. 5, and the extracted images are extracted every predetermined number of screens. A page number is given to each page (page) displayed together with the screen 47a displayed page by page. Further, on the left and right sides of the screen, a next page turning button 47b for displaying the next page and a front turning button 47c for displaying the previous page are provided. Further, the predetermined section is provided with a number section 47e listing only the page numbers 47f, 47f, ...
By selecting 7f, the page (screen) can be displayed (specified). In addition, a confirmation button 47d for confirming the image is provided in a predetermined portion (the lower right corner in the drawing). Although it is similar to FIG. 7, in the case of skip selection, it is not possible to select images one after another and narrow down the images like the above-described narrowing down selection. In the case of skip selection, the next page button 47b and the previous page button 47c are used to display another image (while turning the screen), select a specific image X, and select the confirm button 47d. Is specified. Alternatively, the image data may be searched by skipping the screen according to the page number and displaying the desired screen.

As described above, the skip search means divides the image of the image data input by the image input means into pages by a predetermined number of screens, and the page divided by the dividing means. Biasing means for giving a page number, display means for displaying a screen including the page data and the image data processed by the dividing means and the biasing means, and browsing the screen of the next page or the previous page And a screen specifying means for specifying a desired screen by the page number given by the urging means. Therefore, the screen can be skipped by the turning means or the page number to easily search for the specific image data.

FIG. 9 shows a selection example when the list display search button is selected. In FIG. 9, the information data of the image data input by the input unit as the image input unit is extracted for each item (for example, name, file type, update date, size, etc.), and the selection screen of FIG. Only the image data that matches the information input in the screen for inputting the information data related to the data is extracted and displayed as a list on the screen. Specifically, as shown in the figure, a screen 4 including an item column 48b for name, file type, update date, size, etc., a check box 48c and information data 48d.
8a is displayed. The user checks 49 in the check box 48c based on the information data. Check 49
By doing so, the image is specified. Also check 49
If there are a plurality of items, a screen similar to that shown in FIG. 7 or 8 is displayed, and the image is specified by selecting the image from the screens.

As described above, the list display search means includes the extraction means for extracting the information data of the image data input by the image input means for each item, and the input means for inputting the information data related to the desired information data. And a display unit for displaying a list of only the information data which is compared by comparing the information data input by the input unit with the information data extracted by the extracting unit. Therefore, when the customer inputs the information data related to the desired information data to the input means, the image data related to the input information data is displayed as a list by the display means, so that the specific image data can be easily searched. be able to.

When the user selects the selecting method (image specifying method) and the image data is specified according to the selected method, the image data is edited by the editing means 8 and the display means 9 is provided with a touch panel. It is displayed on the monitor 21.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the displayed screen. Figure 10
Is provided with a color tone conversion means for converting the color tone of the image. Specifically, as shown in the figure, a screen 50 for displaying a color tone of an image, a color balance as a type for converting the color tone under the screen 50, a contrast, a sharpness, and a brightness, .. 51, which includes blurring, and a confirm button 53. Also, below each selection item, its color tone level 52,
52 ... A selection frame in which 52 is divided in stages is provided. For example, in the case of color balance, each color element (yellow <Y>, magenta <M>, cyan <C>)
A desired color balance can be obtained by adjusting the intensity stepwise. Further, in the case of contrast, the contrast is emphasized toward the right end. As far as the sharpness is concerned, it becomes sharper toward the right end. As for brightness, the right end becomes brighter.

The user converts the color tone of the specified image by selecting one of the separated frames in the selection frame according to his / her preference. Each time the selection frame is selected, the color tone conversion program is activated, the color tone is converted, and the image is displayed again on the screen 50.

As described above, the color tone converting means 7 includes the display means for displaying the item for converting the color tone of the specific image data retrieved by the retrieval means 5a and the tone level of the item, and the display. Changing means for changing the tone level displayed by the means.
Therefore, since the color tone level of the specific image data can be changed by the changing unit, the color tone of the image data can be easily converted into the color tone intended by the user and output. Further, since the display means for displaying the specific image data and the redisplay means for redisplaying the specific image data after the color tone level is changed by the changing means are provided, the identification after the color tone level change is provided. You can check the image data.

FIG. 11 shows another example of the displayed screen. FIG. 11 shows specific image data retrieved by the retrieval means,
Image data having different color tones converted into preset color tones are displayed. Specifically, as shown in the figure, G
Screen 55 displaying 01 to n images 55a to 55i
And a confirmation button 56. The screen 55 is converted into a preset color tone by starting the screen color tone conversion program, and, for example, standard 55a, monochrome tone 55b, sepia tone 55c, emboss tone 55d,
Contour 55e, Mosaic 55f, Grayscale 5
Images such as 5 g and index tone 55 h are displayed.

The user can select G01 ...
By touching a specific image from the n images,
You can select a specific image.

It is also possible to arbitrarily convert the color balance of the image using the same user interface.

That is, a certain color image is arranged at the position of the screen 55, and on the surrounding screens 55a to 55i, images in which different color elements of the same image are changed and color balance is adjusted are arranged. For example, for a color image located at the center 55, an image in which the green element is strengthened is 55
The image with the yellow element strengthened is placed on a, the image with the red element strengthened is placed on 55b, the image with the red element strengthened is placed on 55c, and the image with the particular color element strengthened is also placed on the other 55d to 55i. To

When the user wants to enhance red among the color elements of the central image, the user touches 55c. Then 55c
The image that matches (the image in which red is strengthened) moves to the center 55. Along with the movement, 55a-
An image in which different color elements are strengthened is displayed on 55i.

If the user wants to enhance the red color component of an image, then until red reaches an arbitrary intensity,
It suffices to continuously touch the images at the position 55c.
Also, by performing the same operation for other color elements, it is possible to easily obtain an arbitrary color tone desired by the user.

As described above, the color tone converting means 7 converts the color tone of the specific image data searched by the searching means 5a into a preset color tone and displays a plurality of image data having different color tones. Selection means for selecting desired image data from the image data displayed by the display means. Therefore, it is possible to easily obtain the image converted into the intended color tone only by selecting specific image data from the image data having different color tones displayed by the display means.

In this way, the user can specify the image, select the color tone of the specified image data by the external input means 6 (step S106), and convert the image into a desired image. The specified and converted image is edited again by the editing means 8, displayed on the monitor 21 with a touch panel by the display means 9, and then printed and output by the output means 10 (step S107).

Further, when there are a plurality of image data, the number of image data contained in one screen may be settable. At that time, it is preferable to set the upper limit of the number of images to be displayed.

Although the example of the function of the printing apparatus has been described above, the printing system of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment and can be implemented in various forms.

[0080]

As described above, according to the print system of the present invention, desired image data can be easily searched from a plurality of image data. Further, the color tone of the image data can be changed to a color tone intended by the user and output as a printed matter.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an operation outline diagram of a print system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system diagram of a printing apparatus.

FIG. 3 is an external view of a printing apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a print processing procedure.

FIG. 5 is a selection screen for selecting image data to be displayed on the screen.

FIG. 6 is a selection screen for selecting a search means.

7A and 7B show selection examples when a narrow-down selection button is selected. FIG. 7A is an image data selection diagram and FIG. 7B is an image data identification diagram.

FIG. 8 is a selection example when a skip selection button is selected.

FIG. 9 is a selection example when a list display search button is selected.

FIG. 10 is a screen display example for performing color tone conversion of specific image data.

FIG. 11 is another screen display example for performing color tone conversion of specific image data.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 Image input means 4 Image extraction means 5 means of selection 5a Search method 7 color tone conversion means 9 Display means 10 Output means 11 First image input section 12 Second image input unit 13 Input / Display 14 Output section 17 Memory 46 Narrowed-down search method 47 Skip search method 48 List display search method

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. Image input means for inputting image data, image processing means for processing the image data input by said image input means into a desired output format, and image processing by said image processing means. A printing system comprising: output means for outputting the generated image data as a printed matter; search means for searching for specific image data from the image data input by the image input means; and selecting the search means. And a selection means for performing the printing. 2. A narrowing down searching means for narrowing down a plurality of image data to specific image data, said searching means comprising:
Skip search means for skipping the screen on which image data is displayed and searching for specific image data, and list display searching means for displaying a list of information data of image data and searching for specific image data 2. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein the printing system comprises: 3. The narrowing search means includes a display means for displaying the image data input by the image input means as an image, a selection means for selecting the displayed image, and the selection means. The print according to claim 2, further comprising: an extraction unit for extracting only the selected image and a redisplay unit for redisplaying the image extracted by the extraction unit. system. 4. The dividing means for dividing the image of the image data input by the image inputting means into pages by a predetermined number of screens by the skip search means, and each page divided into pages by the dividing means. Biasing means for giving a page number, display means for displaying a screen including the image processed by the dividing means and the biasing means, and a page number, and browsing the screen of the next page or the previous page 3. The printing system according to claim 2, further comprising: a turning unit for turning on and off, and a screen specifying unit for specifying a desired screen by the page number given by the urging unit. 5. The list display search means extracts the information data of the image data input by the image input means for each item, and the input means for inputting the information data related to the desired information data. And a display unit for displaying a list of only the information data that is compared by comparing the information data input by the input unit with the information data extracted by the extraction unit. The printing system according to claim 2. 6. The printing system according to claim 1, further comprising color tone conversion means for converting the color tone of the image data. 7. The display means for displaying the item for converting the color tone of the specific image data searched by the searching means and the color tone level of the item by the color tone converting means, and the display means. 7. The printing system according to claim 6, further comprising: changing means for changing the displayed tone level. 8. The display means for converting the color tone of the specific image data retrieved by the retrieval means into a preset color tone and displaying a plurality of image data having different color tones by the color tone converting means, and the display. 7. The printing system according to claim 6, further comprising a selection unit for selecting desired image data from the image data displayed by the unit.