JP2004042556A - Image processor for photograph for certificate, program for use in the same, and processor for photograph for certificate - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily discriminate an order relevant to a photographic image after the photograph for a certificate is printed. <P>SOLUTION: In terms of print data which are edited by an image processor for the photograph for the certificate, a plurality of areas are set in photographic paper 50 in accordance with the size of the print and the number of the prints. Photographic image data with file names x and y, which are obtained as the photographs for the certificate, are arranged in the respective areas in such a manner as to be separated from each other, so that a margin part 51 can be formed. Order numbers of the respective photographic images are arranged on the margin parts 51 which are formed near the photographic images, and cutting marks 53 are formed near the corner parts of the respective photographic images. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

【００４１】
続いて、上記の対応テーブル記憶部１６に記憶された対応テーブルに基づき、プリントデータ編集部１８によって印画紙５０にプリントするプリントデータの編集が行われる。
【００４２】
図２のプリントデータ編集部１８に含まれる写真画像データ配置部１８ａは、図５に示すように、上記表１の対応テーブルにおいて各区域Ａ〜Ｊと対応付けられているファイル名ｘ，ｙの写真画像データを、適宜拡大・縮小を行ってそれぞれ対応する区域Ａ〜Ｊに収まるよう配置する（Ｓ８）。このとき各写真画像データは互いに離隔して配置されることにより余白部分５１が形成されるが、この余白部分５１は証明写真を精度よく切断して所望のサイズとするために必要なものである。
【００４３】
図２のプリントデータ編集部１８に含まれるオーダー番号配置部１８ｂは、上記表１の対応テーブルにおいて各区域Ａ〜Ｊと対応付けられているオーダー番号をイメージデータとして、図６に示すように、それぞれ対応する区域の近傍にある余白部分５１に配置する（Ｓ９）。なお、本実施形態では各区域の下側の余白部分５１にオーダー番号を配置しているが、対応する各区域の近傍であれば上下左右いずれの余白部分に配置してもよい。
【００４４】
さらに図２のプリントデータ編集部１８に含まれる切断目印形成部１８ｃによって、図７に示すように、各写真画像の角部近傍に切断目印５３が配置される（Ｓ１０）。切断目印５３は、各写真画像の幅方向及び長手方向に沿った２本の線分が１組となって、長方形である写真画像の４つの角部にそれぞれ配置されている。なお、区域Ａ〜Ｊに配置される各写真画像は所望のサイズより若干大きなサイズで、角部近傍に形成された切断目印５３の同方向に延びた線分をそれぞれ写真画像の４辺に沿って結ぶと所望のサイズとなるよう構成されている。
【００４５】
以上のようにプリントデータ編集部１８の各部１８ａ〜１８ｃによって編集されたプリントデータは、プリントデータ記憶部１７に記憶される（Ｓ１１）。
【００４６】
なお、図２に示すコントローラ１は、例えば汎用のパーソナルコンピュータ等の情報処理装置によって構成されている。かかる情報処理装置には、ＣＰＵ、ＲＯＭ、ＲＡＭ、ハードディスク等のハードウェアが収納されており、ハードディスクには、当該情報処理装置をコントローラ１として機能させるための証明写真用画像処理プログラム（このプログラムは、ＣＤ−ＲＯＭ、ＦＤ、ＭＯ等のリムーバブル型記録媒体に記録しておくことにより、任意のコンピュータにインストールすることが可能である。）を含む各種のソフトウェアが記憶されている。そして、これらのハードウェア及びソフトウェアが組み合わされることによって、上述の各部１１〜１８が構築されている。
【００４７】
以上に述べたように、本実施形態のコントローラ１に含まれた証明写真用画像処理装置によると、図２に示した区域・写真画像データ対応付け部１２によって、１枚の印画紙内の各区域Ａ〜Ｊとその各区域Ａ〜Ｊに割り当てられる写真画像データのファイル名ｘ，ｙとが対応付けられる。そしてプリントデータ編集部１８によって編集されるプリントデータは、写真画像データ配置部１８ａによりファイル名ｘ，ｙの写真画像データが各区域Ａ〜Ｊに互いに離隔して配置されることで余白部分５１が形成されると共に、オーダー番号配置部１８ｂにより各区域Ａ〜Ｊの近傍にある余白部分５１に当該区域Ａ〜Ｊに配置された写真画像データのオーダー番号が表示されたものとなる。このプリントデータに基づいて印画紙へのプリントを行わせると、プリント後の印画紙における各写真画像の近傍に、当該写真画像データのオーダー番号がプリントされる。この場合、印画紙５０に対して画像が形成される面のみにプリントが行われるので、従来の一般写真プリントの裏面ドットプリントを適用する際に必要となる、精度の高い搬送機構は要求されない。また、プリント後の印画紙５０には各写真画像の近傍にオーダー番号が表示されているので、各写真画像がいずれのオーダーに係るものかを容易且つ迅速に判断することができる。
【００４８】
また、プリントされた印画紙５０には各写真画像が互いに余白部分５１を介して表示されるため、写真画像毎に精度よく切断することができる。
【００４９】
さらに、上記の例のように効率を上げるために２つの異なるオーダーに係る写真画像を１枚の印画紙５０にプリントする場合であっても、区域・写真画像データ対応付け部１２によって、異なる写真画像データを１枚の印画紙５０内に含まれるプリント区域Ａ〜Ｊに対応付けることができるので、異なる複数の写真画像を別々の印画紙にプリントする必要がない。つまり、異なる複数の写真画像を１枚の印画紙５０にプリントすることで紙を効率よく使用することができ、経済的である。
【００５０】
また、図２に示した区域設定部１１により、プリントサイズや枚数を指定すると１枚の印画紙５０の範囲内に最大限収まるよう区域Ａ〜Ｊが自動的に設定されるので、短時間で且つ効率よく区域が設定されると共に、効率のよい紙の使用によりコストを抑えることができる。
【００５１】
また、図２に示したプリントデータ編集部１８の切断目印形成部１８ｃにより写真画像の角部近傍に切断目印５３が配置され、このプリントデータに基づいてプリントされた印画紙５０には各写真画像の角部近傍に切断目印５３が表示される。この切断目印５３により、写真画像毎に切断する作業を円滑に行える。
【００５２】
なお、上記は１オーダー内で１つの写真画像データのみ扱う場合について説明しているが、１オーダー内で複数の異なる写真画像データを扱ってもよい。また、上記は１枚の印画紙５０内に２オーダーに係る２つの写真画像をプリントするものとしているが、本発明は、１オーダー又は３オーダー以上の写真画像を１枚の印画紙５０内にプリントしたり、１オーダーに係る１つの写真画像を１又は複数の区域にプリントしたりする場合にも適用可能である。
【００５３】
以上、本発明の証明写真用画像処理装置に係る好適な実施の形態について説明したが、本発明は上述の実施の形態に限られるものではなく、特許請求の範囲に記載した限りにおいて様々な設計変更が可能である。例えば、図２の写真画像データ記憶部１４を省略して写真画像データをコントローラ１内に記憶せず、様々な記録媒体から読み出したデータを直接処理する構成としてよい。
【００５４】
また、各写真画像データがいずれのオーダーに係るものかを特定するオーダー特定情報として、本実施形態ではオーダー番号を用いているが、これに限定されず、例えばオーダー主の個人名や会社名などを用いてよい。
【００５５】
また、上述の実施形態では余白部分５１にオーダー番号が表示されるようなプリントデータを編集しているが、オーダー番号などの各写真画像データがいずれのオーダーに係るものかを特定するオーダー特定情報ではなく、写真画像データのファイル名ｘ，ｙであってよい。この場合、区域・オーダー番号対応付け部１３及び写真画像データ・オーダー番号記憶部１５が省略され、オペレータは、例えばファイル名ｘ，ｙとそのオーダー特定情報との関係を示した紙などを参照しつつ切断された個々のプリントをオーダー毎に仕分けしてよい。
【００５６】
また、区域・オーダー番号対応付け部１３を省略し、各区域Ａ〜Ｊとそれに対応付けられた写真画像データのオーダー番号とを直接対応付けない構成としてよい。この場合においても、写真画像データ・オーダー番号記憶部１５には各写真画像データとオーダー番号との対応が記憶されており、区域・写真画像データ対応付け部１２によって各区域と写真画像データとが対応付けられるため、表１のような対応テーブルを作成することが可能である。つまり、区域・オーダー番号対応付け部１３を省略した場合であっても、上述の実施形態と同様に、各写真画像の近傍にオーダー番号が表示されるような図６のようなプリントを得ることができる。
【００５７】
また同様に、写真画像データ・オーダー番号記憶部１５を省略し、各写真画像データとそのオーダー番号との関係を示すテーブルを装置内に記憶しない構成としてよい。この場合、区域・写真画像データ対応付け部１２によって各区域と写真画像データとが対応付けられ、さらに区域・オーダー番号対応付け部１３によって各区域とオーダー番号とが対応付けられるため、表１のような対応テーブルを作成することが可能である。つまり、写真画像データ・オーダー番号記憶部１５を省略した場合であっても、上述の実施形態と同様に、各写真画像の近傍にオーダー番号が表示されるような図６のようなプリントを得ることができる。以上は、表１に示す対応テーブルは３つの項目（区域・写真画像データのファイル名・オーダー番号）が対応付けられれば作成可能であることから容易に理解されるであろう。
【００５８】
また、区域設定部１１を省略してよい。この場合、プリント区域はオペレータによるプリントサイズや枚数の指定によって自動的に設定されないので、プリントサイズや枚数に応じてオペレータが区域を設定する。
【００５９】
また、プリントデータ編集部１８における切断目印形成部１８ｃを省略してよい。しかしこの場合、プリントされた印画紙を写真画像毎に切断するとき計測するなど煩雑な作業が必要となるので、この切断作業を円滑に行うという観点からは切断目印５３を形成するのが好ましい。
【００６０】
また、プリントサイズなどオペレータの作業上都合のよい情報を余白部分５１に配置してよい。
【００６１】
さらに、上述の実施形態ではプリント区域Ａ〜Ｊを設定し、各区域に写真画像データを配置し、その後余白部分５１に写真画像データに係るオーダー番号を配置する、というデータの編集手順をとっているが、このような手順に限定されない。つまり、プリント後の印画紙５０に、各写真画像が互いに離隔して形成され且つ余白部分５１に各写真画像に関する情報（ファイル名やオーダー番号）が表示されるのであれば、他にも様々な装置構成及び手順によって画像処理を行ってよい。例えば設定された区域に画像データ及びオーダー番号を別々に配置していくのではなく、先ず各写真画像データとオーダー番号とを対応付けて１つの画像データとし、この画像データをプリントサイズ・枚数に応じて１枚の印画紙に余白部分を設けつつ配置する、という手順により画像処理を行ってよい。
【００６２】
また、上述の実施形態では、各写真画像データに対するオーダー番号をキーボード３０ｂから入力することにより写真画像データ・オーダー番号記憶部１５に記憶させる（Ｓ２）としているが、これに限定されるものではない。例えば、各写真画像データのファイル名とオーダー番号とを対応させたテーブル（表１の下側２段）をスキャナなどで読み込むことにより、当該テーブルを本実施形態に係るコントローラ１の写真画像データ・オーダー番号記憶部１５に記憶させてもよい。
【００６３】
【発明の効果】
請求項１によると、精度の高い搬送機構を用いずに、プリント後の印画紙における各写真画像がいずれのオーダーに係るものかを容易且つ迅速に判断できる。
【００６４】
請求項２によると、精度の高い搬送機構を用いずに、プリント後の印画紙における各写真画像の近傍にプリントされたファイル名から、各写真画像がいずれのオーダーに係るものかを判断できる。
【００６５】
請求項３及び請求項４によると、請求項２と同様の効果が得られると共に、ファイル名以外にもオーダー番号などオペレータにとって把握しやすいオーダー特定情報を各写真画像近傍にプリントさせることができるので、プリント後の各写真画像がいずれのオーダーに係るものかを容易且つ迅速に判断することができ、仕分けしやすくなる。
【００６６】
請求項５によると、１枚の印画紙内に異なる複数の写真画像をプリントすることで、紙を効率よく使用することができ、経済的である。
【００６７】
請求項６によると、短時間で且つ効率よく区域が設定されると共に、紙のコストを抑えることができる。
【００６８】
請求項７によると、写真画像毎に切断する作業を円滑に行える。
【００６９】
請求項８〜１１によると、請求項１〜４と夫々同様の効果を得ることができる。
【００７０】
請求項１２によると、使用する請求項１〜７のいずれか１項に記載の証明写真用画像処理装置に係る効果と同様の効果を得ることができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の一実施形態に係る証明写真処理装置の構成を示すブロック図である。
【図２】本発明の一実施形態に係るコントローラの証明写真用画像処理を行う各部の構成を示すブロック図である。
【図３】図２のコントローラにおける証明写真用画像処理に用いられるプログラムの処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図４】１枚の印画紙内に設定されるプリント区域を示す模式図である。
【図５】図４の各プリント区域に写真画像データが配置されるのを示す模式図である。
【図６】図５の状態からさらに各区域と対応付けられたオーダー番号が区域の近傍にある余白部分に配置された状態を示す模式図である。
【図７】図６の状態からさらに各写真画像の角部近傍に切断目印が形成された状態を示す模式図である。
【符号の説明】
１　コントローラ（証明写真用画像処理装置）
１１　区域設定部（区域設定手段）
１２　区域・写真画像データ対応付け部（写真画像対応付け手段）
１３　区域・オーダー番号対応付け部（オーダー特定情報対応付け手段）
１５　写真画像データ・オーダー番号記憶部（記憶手段）
１８　プリントデータ編集部（プリントデータ編集手段）
１８ｃ　切断目印配置部
５０　印画紙
５１　余白部分
５３　切断目印
Ａ，Ｂ，Ｃ，Ｄ，Ｅ，Ｆ，Ｇ，Ｈ，Ｉ，Ｊ　区域
１００　証明写真処理装置[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus for an ID photograph for processing image data photographed as an ID photo, a program used for the image processing apparatus, and an ID photograph processing apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When a clerk receives an order for an ID photo print from a customer at a photo specialty store, a digital photo image data stored on, for example, a CD brought by the customer is processed and printed as an ID photo using a photo processor. Sometimes. In the conventional ID photo processor, the print is finished approximately 5 minutes after the operator outputs the photographic image data and performs the exposure and development processing. Due to the time lag associated with such exposure and development processing, especially when a large number of orders are received and the image data of each order is output continuously, each photographic image formed on the finished print is related to any order. It is difficult to judge whether it is. Further, when photographic images according to a plurality of different orders are printed on one photographic paper in order to increase efficiency, it is determined which order each photographic image printed on the photographic paper belongs to. It is even more difficult.
[0003]
In order to easily determine which order each printed photographic image belongs to, in the case of a general photographic print (a so-called photographic print in which one image is formed on a standard photosensitive paper), In some cases, the order number is dot-printed on the back surface so that it can be determined which order the photographic image belongs to. Since general photographic prints are premised on printing one image per sheet, dot prints usually need to be printed on one line somewhere on the back surface, and there is no need to strictly specify the print position. Therefore, in the conventional dot printing on the back side, dot printing is performed using an inexpensive transport mechanism with relatively low accuracy, which does not particularly have a slip resistance even for a material that causes slippage such as the back side of photographic paper. .
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Here, consider a case where a back side dot print used for a conventional general photographic print is applied to an ID photo print in which a plurality of photographic images are printed on one photographic paper. In general, the back side dot printing is formed in parallel to the transport direction. In this case, if a plurality of rows of photographic images are arranged in the transport direction, there is a disadvantage that only one of the rows can be printed. Therefore, if the back side dot print is formed in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction, even when a plurality of columns of photographic images are arranged in the transport direction, the back side dot print can be performed by printing one line for each line orthogonal to the column. It is considered possible. However, since a low-precision transport mechanism is used for the conventional backside dot printing, the printing position is shifted from the set position due to slippage, and there is a possibility that dot printing is not performed on the backside of each photographic image. In order to reliably perform dot printing on the back surface of each photographic image, a more accurate and more expensive transport mechanism is required instead of an inexpensive and inexpensive transport mechanism as in the related art, which is disadvantageous in terms of cost.
[0005]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ID photograph processing apparatus and a program used for the ID photo processing apparatus, which can easily determine which order each printed photographic image belongs to without requiring a highly accurate transport mechanism. is there.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an image processing apparatus for an identification photograph according to claim 1, wherein one or a plurality of photographic images taken as an identification photograph are spaced apart from each other to form a blank portion, and It is characterized in that it is possible to edit print data such that order specifying information for specifying which order each photographic image belongs to is displayed in the margin portion near the photographic image. I do.
[0007]
According to the first aspect, print data such that order specifying information for specifying which order each photographic image photographed as an ID photo belongs to is displayed in a margin near the photographic image. It can be edited and printed on photographic paper based on this print data. In this case, the order identification information such as the order number, the personal name of the order owner, the company name, or their identification numbers is printed near each photo image on the photographic paper after printing. Can be easily and promptly determined. Further, since printing is performed only on the surface of the photographic paper on which an image is formed, a highly accurate transport mechanism is not required when applying backside dot printing. Furthermore, even if photographic images related to a plurality of different orders are printed on one photographic paper in order to increase efficiency, the order-specific information is displayed near each photographic image on the photographic paper after printing. It is possible to easily and quickly determine which order each photographic image belongs to. In addition, since the respective photographic images are displayed on the photographic paper after printing via the margins, cutting for each photographic image can be performed accurately.
[0008]
An image processing apparatus for an ID photograph according to claim 2 is configured to assign one or more photographic images taken as ID photos to one or more areas included in one photographic print, respectively. A photographic image associating unit for associating the file name of the data with the one or more areas, and a photographic image corresponding to the file name associated with each area by the photographic image associating unit; And a print data editing unit for editing print data such that a file name associated with the area is displayed in the blank area near each area. It is characterized by having.
[0009]
According to claim 2, each area in one photographic print is associated with the file name of the photographic image data assigned to each area by the photographic image associating means, and each photographic image is separated from each other. By arranging the print data, print data is edited by the print data editing means such that a blank portion is formed and a file name associated with the area is displayed in a blank area near each area. When printing on photographic paper is performed based on this print data, the file name of the photographic image data is printed near each photographic image on the photographic paper after printing. Therefore, even when photographic images related to a plurality of different orders are printed on a single photographic paper without using a high-precision transport mechanism, the order in which the photographic images relate to the file name can be determined based on the file name. Can be determined. In addition, since a blank portion is formed, cutting for each photographic image can be performed with high accuracy.
[0010]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the identification photograph image processing apparatus according to the second aspect, each of the one or more areas and a photographic image associated with a file name associated with the area are related to which order. Further comprising an order specifying information associating means for associating with the order specifying information for specifying the image data, wherein the print data editing means is a photographic image associated with a file name associated with each area by the photographic image associating means. Are arranged apart from each other to form a blank portion, and the order specifying information associated with the area is displayed in the blank area near each area by the order specifying information associating means. It is characterized in that such print data is edited.
[0011]
According to the third aspect, the order specifying information associating means edits the print data such that the order specifying information associated with each area is displayed in a margin near each area. When printing is performed on photographic paper based on the print data, an order identification such as, for example, an order number, an order owner's personal name, a company name, or their identification numbers is provided near each photographic image on the printed photographic paper. The information is printed. Therefore, the same effect as in claim 2 can be obtained, and in addition to the file name of the photographic image data, order identification information such as an order number that can be easily grasped by the operator can be printed near each photographic image. It is possible to easily and quickly determine which order each photographic image belongs to, and it becomes easier to sort.
[0012]
An image processing apparatus for a certification photograph according to claim 4, wherein the file name of the data related to the photographic image and the photographic image related to the file name associated with each of the one or more areas are any one of the above. The print data editing unit further includes a storage unit that stores a relationship with order specifying information that specifies whether the file name is related to the order. Are arranged apart from each other to form a blank portion, and the order specifying information associated with the area according to the storage content of the storage means in the blank area near each area The print data is edited so that is displayed.
[0013]
According to claim 4, storage means is provided for storing a relationship between each area and order specifying information for specifying which order the photographic image associated with the file name associated with each area, The print data editing means edits the print data such that the order identification information associated with the area is displayed in the margin of each area in accordance with the storage content of the storage means. When printing is performed on photographic paper based on the print data, an order identification such as, for example, an order number, an order owner's personal name, a company name, or their identification numbers is provided near each photographic image on the printed photographic paper. The information is printed. Therefore, the same effect as in claim 2 can be obtained, and in addition to the file name of the photographic image data, order identification information such as an order number that can be easily grasped by the operator can be printed near each photographic image. It is possible to easily and quickly determine which order each photographic image belongs to, and it becomes easier to sort.
[0014]
An image processing apparatus for a certification photograph according to claim 5, wherein the photograph image association means according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the photograph image association means is associated with each of a plurality of areas included in one photograph print. A feature is that a plurality of different photographic images are used as images.
[0015]
According to claim 5, even when a plurality of different photographic images are printed on one photographic paper, the different photographic images can be associated with each area in one photographic print by the photographic image association means, There is no need to print on separate photographic papers.
Therefore, paper can be used efficiently and it is economical.
[0016]
An image processing apparatus for a certification photograph according to claim 6, further comprising an area setting means for setting the one or a plurality of areas within a range of one photographic print according to any one of claims 2 to 5. It is characterized by having.
[0017]
According to the sixth aspect, when the print size and the number of prints are designated, the area is automatically set by the area setting means so as to be maximally within the range of one photo print, so that the area can be efficiently set in a short time. In addition to being set, the cost can be reduced by using efficient paper.
[0018]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus for a certification photograph, the print data editing unit edits the print data in which a cutting mark is arranged near a corner of the photographic image. It is characterized by.
[0019]
According to the seventh aspect, a cut mark is displayed near a corner of each photographic image on the photographic paper printed based on the print data edited by the print data editing means. With this cutting mark, the work of cutting for each photographic image can be performed smoothly.
[0020]
The program according to claims 8 to 11 is a program capable of causing a computer to function as an image processing apparatus for an identification photograph as in claims 1 to 4, and has the same operation as that of claims 1 to 4. It works. The program described in each of claims 8 to 11 can be recorded on a removable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, an FD, and an MO, or a fixed recording medium such as a hard disk, and can be distributed via a wired or It can be distributed via a communication network such as the Internet by wireless telecommunication means.
[0021]
According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an identification photograph processing apparatus which forms an image based on the identification photograph image processing apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects and print data supplied from the identification photograph image processing apparatus. And an image forming means.
[0022]
According to a twelfth aspect, print data for an identification photograph is edited using the image processing apparatus for an identification photograph according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and an image is formed on photographic paper based on the print data. By doing so, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those of the ID photo image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7 used.
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0024]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an identification photograph processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. The ID photo processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment has a function of processing an ID photo image as described in detail below and a controller 1 (a certificate according to an embodiment of the present invention) that controls each unit of the ID photo processing apparatus 100. (Including a photographic image processing apparatus) and an image forming unit 22 that forms an image based on print data supplied from the controller 1.
[0025]
The controller 1 is connected to the FD drive 20a and the CD-ROM drive 20b so that data can be exchanged. As a result, photographic image data recorded on a recording medium such as an FD or a CD-ROM can be read and stored in a photographic image data storage unit 14 (see FIG. 2) of the controller 1 described later. . The controller 1 also has a keyboard 30b and a mouse (not shown) as input means for inputting various information such as an order number, a print size and the number of sheets to the controller 1, and an output for displaying various information including print data. A display 30a as a means is connected to each of them.
[0026]
The image forming unit 22 includes an exposure unit 22a that exposes photographic paper based on print data stored in a print data storage unit 17 (see FIG. 2) in the controller 1, and an image data unit that exposes image data by the exposure unit 22a. And a development processing unit 22b that performs processing such as development, bleach-fixing, stabilization, and drying on the photographic paper on which the latent image is formed, and discharges the processed paper.
[0027]
The controller 1 not only transfers print data to an exposure head included in the exposure unit 22a in the image forming unit 22, but also transports the exposure unit 22a, the development processing unit 22b, and the photographic paper of the image forming unit 22. It also performs general control related to image formation, such as a transport unit (not shown) for performing the operation. That is, the timing of the transfer and exposure of the photographic paper in the image forming unit 22 is controlled by the controller 1, so that an appropriate print process is performed.
[0028]
As described above, according to the ID photo processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, the print data of the ID photo is edited by using the controller 1, and the photographic paper is exposed by the exposure unit 22a of the image forming unit 22 based on the print data. 50 is exposed, and further subjected to development processing by the development processing section 22b, so that an image based on the print data is formed on the photographic paper 50. That is, an image based on the print data edited by the controller 1 is formed on the photographic paper 50 that has been subjected to the print processing by the ID photo processing apparatus 100, and the same effects as those of the controller 1 described later will be obtained. be able to.
[0029]
The ID photo processing apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a preferred embodiment according to the ID photo processing apparatus of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but is described in the claims. Various design changes are possible as long as they are done. For example, the image forming section 22 does not form an image based on print data by exposing and developing the printing paper 50, but forms an image by discharging ink as in an ink jet printer. May be. Also, the components connected to the controller 1 can be variously changed.
[0030]
Further, the image processing apparatus for an identification photograph in the present embodiment is configured to be included in the controller 1, but may be configured to be included in the image forming unit 22. That is, the ID photo image processing apparatus may be configured to be electrically connected to the control unit separately from the control unit that controls each unit of the ID photo processing apparatus 100.
[0031]
Next, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the configuration of each unit for performing the ID photo image processing of the controller 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 and the ID photo image processing in the controller 1 shown in FIG. The program used will be described.
[0032]
The program described below is an example of ID photo image processing performed by the controller 1 of the present embodiment. Here, one customer desires to print one photographic image as a plurality of ID photos, and different two photographic images relating to orders (two orders) from a total of two customers (customer X and customer Y) are to be printed. It is assumed that printing is performed on one photographic paper.
[0033]
It is assumed that the photographic image data photographed as the ID photograph is recorded in advance on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, FD, smart media (both are registered trademarks) such as a compact flash and a PC card. The photographic image data recorded on the above-described recording medium according to the order of each of the customers X and Y is sequentially read out via the FD drive 20a or the CD-ROM drive 20b shown in FIG. x and y are stored in the photographic image data storage unit 14 in the controller 1 of FIG. 2 (S1).
[0034]
Then, the operator designates an order number as order identification information for identifying which order is related to each piece of the photographic image data stored in the photographic image data storage unit 14. For example, the operator inputs an order number from input means such as the keyboard 30b shown in FIG. 1, and creates a table showing the relationship between the file name of each photographic image data and the order number. It is stored in the order number storage unit 15 (S2). Here, the order from the customer X is the order No. 1. The order from the customer Y is the order No. 2, file name x, y and order No. It is assumed that a table (file name x: order No. 1; file name y: order No. 2) in which the numbers 1, 2 are associated is stored in the photograph image data / order number storage unit 15.
[0035]
Next, the operator inputs the print size and the number of prints of each photographic image from input means such as the keyboard 30b shown in FIG. 1 (S3). In response to the input from the operator, first, a print area is set by the area setting unit 11 of FIG. 2 so that the print area is most efficiently arranged in one photographic paper (S4).
[0036]
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, three photographic images of the customer X are three 40 mm × 50 mm sizes, and three photographic images of the customer Y are three 30 mm × 40 mm sizes and 24 mm × 30 mm sizes on the photographic paper 50 having a size of approximately 130 mm × 180 mm. When four sheets are specified, the area setting unit 11 automatically sets the rectangular print areas A to J so as to fit in the photographic paper. Here, the sections A, B, and C have a size of 40 mm × 50 mm, the sections D, E, and F have a size of 30 mm × 40 mm, and the sections G, H, I, and J have a size of 24 mm × 30 mm.
[0037]
Next, the sections A to J are assigned by the section / photo image data association unit 12 in FIG. 2 such that one piece of photographic image data is assigned to each of the print areas A to J set by the area setting unit 11. Is associated with the file names x and y of the respective photographic image data (S5). In the example of the zone setting shown in FIG. 4 described above, the zones A to C are associated with the file name x, and the zones D to J are associated with the file name y.
[0038]
Next, by the section / order number associating section 13 in FIG. 2, the relationship between the area associated with the section / photo image data associating section 12 and the file name of the photographic image data, and the above-described photographic image Based on the relationship between the file name of the photographic image data and the order number stored in the data / order number storage unit 15, each of the areas A to J is associated with the order number of the photographic image data (S6). In the above example, the sections A to C correspond to the order numbers. 1, Orders D to J are order No. 2 is associated.
[0039]
As described above, a correspondence table for each of the areas A to J, the file names x and y of each photographic image data, and the order number is created and stored in the correspondence table storage unit 16 of FIG. 2 (S7). Table 1 shows the correspondence table in the above-described example. In order to define the print areas A to J in the correspondence table, for example, it is conceivable to use coordinates (for example, the coordinates of the upper right point and the lower left point of each area).
[0040]
[Table 1]

[0041]
Subsequently, the print data editing unit 18 edits the print data to be printed on the photographic paper 50 based on the correspondence table stored in the correspondence table storage unit 16 described above.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 5, the photographic image data arranging unit 18a included in the print data editing unit 18 shown in FIG. 2 stores the file names x and y associated with the areas A to J in the correspondence table shown in Table 1 above. The photographic image data is appropriately enlarged / reduced and arranged so as to fit in the corresponding areas A to J (S8). At this time, a blank portion 51 is formed by arranging the respective photographic image data so as to be separated from each other, and the blank portion 51 is necessary for accurately cutting the ID photo to a desired size. .
[0043]
The order number arranging unit 18b included in the print data editing unit 18 in FIG. 2 uses the order number associated with each of the sections A to J in the correspondence table in Table 1 as image data as shown in FIG. They are arranged in the margins 51 near the corresponding areas (S9). In the present embodiment, the order numbers are arranged in the margins 51 on the lower side of each area, but may be arranged in any of the upper, lower, left and right margins near the corresponding area.
[0044]
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the cutting mark 53 is arranged near the corner of each photographic image by the cutting mark forming unit 18c included in the print data editing unit 18 in FIG. 2 (S10). The cutting mark 53 is a set of two line segments along the width direction and the longitudinal direction of each photographic image, and is disposed at each of the four corners of the rectangular photographic image. Each of the photographic images arranged in the areas A to J is slightly larger than the desired size, and the line segments extending in the same direction of the cutting mark 53 formed near the corner are respectively arranged along the four sides of the photographic image. When tied together, it is configured to have a desired size.
[0045]
The print data edited by the units 18a to 18c of the print data editing unit 18 as described above is stored in the print data storage unit 17 (S11).
[0046]
The controller 1 shown in FIG. 2 is configured by an information processing device such as a general-purpose personal computer. Such an information processing apparatus contains hardware such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a hard disk. The hard disk has an image processing program for an ID photograph for causing the information processing apparatus to function as the controller 1 (this program is , Which can be installed on any computer by recording the information on a removable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, an FD, and an MO.). The above-described units 11 to 18 are constructed by combining these hardware and software.
[0047]
As described above, according to the ID photo image processing apparatus included in the controller 1 of the present embodiment, the area / photograph image data association unit 12 shown in FIG. The areas A to J are associated with the file names x and y of the photographic image data assigned to each of the areas A to J. The print data edited by the print data editing unit 18 is such that the photographic image data arranging unit 18a arranges the photographic image data having the file names x and y in each of the areas A to J so that a margin 51 is formed. At the same time, the order numbers of the photographic image data arranged in the areas A to J are displayed in the margins 51 near the areas A to J by the order number arranging section 18b. When printing on photographic paper is performed based on this print data, the order number of the photographic image data is printed near each photographic image on the photographic paper after printing. In this case, since printing is performed only on the surface of the photographic paper 50 on which an image is formed, a high-precision transport mechanism required when applying backside dot printing of conventional general photographic printing is not required. In addition, since the order number is displayed near each photo image on the photographic paper 50 after printing, it is possible to easily and quickly determine which order each photo image relates to.
[0048]
Further, since the respective photographic images are displayed on the printed photographic paper 50 via the margins 51, it is possible to cut the photographic images with high precision for each photographic image.
[0049]
Further, even when the photographic images according to the two different orders are printed on one photographic paper 50 in order to increase the efficiency as in the above example, different photographic images are generated by the area / photo image data association unit 12. Since the image data can be associated with the print areas A to J included in one photographic paper 50, it is not necessary to print a plurality of different photographic images on separate photographic papers. That is, by printing a plurality of different photographic images on one photographic paper 50, the paper can be used efficiently and it is economical.
[0050]
Further, when the print size and the number of prints are designated by the area setting section 11 shown in FIG. 2, the areas A to J are automatically set so as to be maximized within the range of one photographic paper 50. In addition, the area can be efficiently set, and the cost can be reduced by using efficient paper.
[0051]
Further, the cutting marks 53 are arranged near the corners of the photographic image by the cutting mark forming section 18c of the print data editing section 18 shown in FIG. 2, and the photographic paper 50 printed based on this print data has each photographic image. A cutting mark 53 is displayed near the corner of. With this cutting mark 53, the work of cutting each photographic image can be performed smoothly.
[0052]
Although the above describes a case where only one piece of photographic image data is handled in one order, a plurality of different pieces of photographic image data may be handled in one order. In the above description, two photographic images according to two orders are printed on one photographic paper 50. However, the present invention provides one order or three or more photographic images on one photographic paper 50. The present invention is also applicable to a case where printing is performed or one photographic image related to one order is printed in one or a plurality of areas.
[0053]
As described above, the preferred embodiment of the ID photo image processing apparatus of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various designs are possible as long as they are described in the claims. Changes are possible. For example, the configuration may be such that the photographic image data storage unit 14 in FIG. 2 is omitted and the photographic image data is not stored in the controller 1, but the data read from various recording media is directly processed.
[0054]
In this embodiment, an order number is used as order identification information for identifying which order each photographic image data relates to. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an order owner's personal name or company name may be used. May be used.
[0055]
In the above-described embodiment, the print data is edited so that the order number is displayed in the margin 51. However, the order identification information for identifying which order each photographic image data, such as the order number, belongs to is included. Instead, the file names of the photographic image data may be x and y. In this case, the area / order number associating unit 13 and the photograph image data / order number storing unit 15 are omitted, and the operator refers to, for example, paper indicating the relationship between the file names x and y and the order specifying information. The cut prints may be sorted for each order.
[0056]
Further, the zone / order number associating unit 13 may be omitted, and the zones A to J may not be directly associated with the order numbers of the photographic image data associated therewith. Also in this case, the correspondence between each piece of photographic image data and the order number is stored in the photographic image data / order number storage unit 15, and each area and the photographic image data are stored by the area / photograph image data association unit 12. Because they are associated, a correspondence table as shown in Table 1 can be created. In other words, even when the area / order number associating unit 13 is omitted, a print as shown in FIG. 6 is obtained in which an order number is displayed near each photographic image as in the above-described embodiment. Can be.
[0057]
Similarly, the photo image data / order number storage unit 15 may be omitted, and a table indicating the relationship between each photo image data and its order number may not be stored in the apparatus. In this case, each area and the photographic image data are associated by the area / photograph image data association unit 12, and each area and the order number are associated by the area / order number association unit 13. It is possible to create such a correspondence table. That is, even when the photographic image data / order number storage unit 15 is omitted, a print as shown in FIG. 6 is obtained in which an order number is displayed near each photographic image as in the above-described embodiment. be able to. The above will be easily understood from the fact that the correspondence table shown in Table 1 can be created if three items (area, file name of photographic image data, order number) are associated with each other.
[0058]
Further, the zone setting unit 11 may be omitted. In this case, since the print area is not automatically set by the designation of the print size and the number of prints by the operator, the operator sets the area according to the print size and the number of prints.
[0059]
Further, the cutting mark forming unit 18c in the print data editing unit 18 may be omitted. However, in this case, it is necessary to perform a complicated operation such as measurement when cutting the printed photographic paper for each photographic image. Therefore, it is preferable to form the cutting mark 53 from the viewpoint of performing the cutting operation smoothly.
[0060]
Further, information convenient for the operator's work, such as the print size, may be arranged in the margin portion 51.
[0061]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, a data editing procedure is adopted in which print areas A to J are set, photographic image data is arranged in each area, and then an order number related to photographic image data is arranged in a margin 51. However, it is not limited to such a procedure. That is, as long as the respective photographic images are formed on the printed photographic paper 50 so as to be separated from each other and information (file names and order numbers) regarding the respective photographic images are displayed in the margin portion 51, various other types are also possible. Image processing may be performed according to the device configuration and procedure. For example, instead of separately arranging the image data and the order number in the set area, first, each photographic image data is associated with the order number to form one image data, and this image data is set to the print size and number of sheets. The image processing may be performed according to a procedure of arranging and providing a blank portion on one sheet of photographic paper accordingly.
[0062]
In the above-described embodiment, the order number for each piece of photographic image data is input from the keyboard 30b and stored in the photographic image data / order number storage unit 15 (S2). However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, a table (lower two rows in Table 1) in which the file names of the respective photographic image data correspond to the order numbers is read by a scanner or the like. The order number may be stored in the order number storage unit 15.
[0063]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect, it is possible to easily and quickly determine to which order each photographic image on the printed photographic paper belongs without using a highly accurate transport mechanism.
[0064]
According to the second aspect, it is possible to determine which order each photographic image belongs to from the file name printed near each photographic image on the printed photographic paper without using a highly accurate transport mechanism.
[0065]
According to the third and fourth aspects, the same effect as in the second aspect can be obtained, and in addition to the file name, order identification information such as an order number, which is easy for the operator to grasp, such as an order number, can be printed near each photographic image. Thus, it is possible to easily and quickly determine which order each printed photographic image pertains to, and it becomes easier to sort.
[0066]
According to the fifth aspect, by printing a plurality of different photographic images on one photographic paper, the paper can be used efficiently and it is economical.
[0067]
According to the sixth aspect, the area can be set in a short time and efficiently, and the cost of paper can be suppressed.
[0068]
According to the seventh aspect, the work of cutting each photographic image can be performed smoothly.
[0069]
According to claims 8 to 11, the same effects as those of claims 1 to 4 can be obtained.
[0070]
According to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the ID photo image processing apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an identification photograph processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of each unit that performs image processing for an ID photograph of the controller according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing of a program used for image processing for an ID photograph in the controller of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a print area set in one photographic paper.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing that photographic image data is arranged in each print area of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which an order number associated with each area is further arranged in a margin near the area from the state of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a cutting mark is formed near the corner of each photographic image from the state of FIG. 6;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Controller (image processing device for ID photo)
11 area setting part (area setting means)
12 Area / Photo Image Data Correlation Unit (Photo Image Correlation Unit)
13 Area / order number association unit (order identification information association means)
15 Photo image data / order number storage (storage means)
18. Print data editing unit (print data editing means)
18c Cutting mark arrangement part
50 photographic paper
51 Margins
53 Cutting Mark
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J area
100 ID photo processor

Claims (12)

A blank portion is formed by arranging one or a plurality of photographic images taken as ID photos at a distance from each other, and order specifying information for specifying which order each photographic image belongs to is included. An image processing apparatus for an identification photograph, which is capable of editing print data to be displayed in the margin near the photographic image. A file name of data relating to one or more photographic images taken as an ID photo and the one or more areas so that one photographic image is assigned to each of one or more areas included in one photographic print. A photograph image associating means for associating
The photographic images associated with the file names associated with the respective areas by the photographic image associating means are spaced apart from each other to form a margin, and the margin is located in the margin near each area. And a print data editing means for editing print data such that a file name associated with the ID is displayed. An order specifying information associating unit for associating each of the one or more areas with order specifying information for specifying which order the photographic image associated with the file name associated with the area is related to; Is further provided,
The print data editing unit forms a blank portion by arranging the photographic images corresponding to the file names associated with the respective regions by the photographic image associating unit so as to be separated from each other, and in the vicinity of each of the regions. 3. The ID photograph image according to claim 2, wherein the print data is edited so that the order identification information associated with the area is displayed in a certain margin by the order identification information association unit. Processing equipment. The relationship between the file name of the data related to the photographic image and order specifying information for specifying which order the photographic image corresponding to the file name associated with each of the one or more areas is related to. It further comprises storage means for storing
The print data editing unit forms a blank portion by arranging the photographic images corresponding to the file names associated with the respective regions by the photographic image associating unit so as to be separated from each other, and in the vicinity of each of the regions. 3. The image processing for identification photograph according to claim 2, wherein the print data is edited so that the order specifying information associated with the area is displayed in a certain margin according to the storage content of the storage unit. apparatus. The photograph image association means uses a plurality of different photographic images as photographic images associated with each of a plurality of areas included in one photographic print. An image processing device for an identification photograph according to the above item. The ID photo image according to any one of claims 2 to 5, further comprising an area setting means for setting the one or more areas within a range of one photographic print. Processing equipment. 7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the print data editing unit edits the print data in which a cutting mark is arranged near a corner of the photographic image. A blank portion is formed by arranging one or a plurality of photographic images taken as ID photos at a distance from each other, and order specifying information for specifying which order each photographic image belongs to is included. A program for causing a computer to function as an ID photo image processing apparatus, which is capable of editing print data displayed in the margin portion near the photographic image. A file name of data relating to one or more photographic images taken as an ID photo and the one or more areas so that one photographic image is assigned to each of one or more areas included in one photographic print. A photograph image associating means for associating
The photographic images associated with the file names associated with the respective areas by the photographic image associating means are spaced apart from each other to form a margin, and the margin is located in the margin near each area. A program for causing a computer to function as print data editing means for editing print data such that a file name associated with a file is displayed. An order specifying information associating unit for associating each of the one or more areas with order specifying information for specifying which order the photographic image associated with the file name associated with the area is related to; To make the computer function more as
The print data editing unit forms a blank portion by arranging the photographic images corresponding to the file names associated with the respective regions by the photographic image associating unit so as to be separated from each other, and in the vicinity of each of the regions. 10. The program according to claim 9, wherein the print data is edited so that the order identification information associated with the area is displayed in a certain margin by the order identification information association unit. The relationship between the file name of the data related to the photographic image and order specifying information for specifying which order the photographic image corresponding to the file name associated with each of the one or more areas is related to. Causing the computer to further function as storage means for storing,
The print data editing unit forms a blank portion by arranging the photographic images corresponding to the file names associated with the respective regions by the photographic image associating unit so as to be separated from each other, and in the vicinity of each of the regions. 10. The program according to claim 9, wherein the print data is edited so that the order identification information associated with the area is displayed in a certain margin according to the storage content of the storage unit. An image processing apparatus for an identification photograph according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
An ID forming apparatus for forming an image based on print data supplied from the ID processing image processing apparatus.

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