JP2004312124A - Image recording apparatus, and generating method of index print, and index print generated by the method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image recording apparatus capable of displaying non-image information attached to an image in an easily identifiable way, and to provide a generating method of an index print and the index print generated by this method. <P>SOLUTION: The image recording apparatus generates non-image information 32b (e.g., a frame number of a photo film, a file name of image data, and date information or the like) to identify each picture of an index print, extracts characters or a character string important for the identification from the generated non-image information, thereafter assigns a prescribed character type (e.g., a character font, a character style, a character size, a character color, and a character decoration or the like) to each character or each character string, converts the resulting information into image data, composes the image data with thumbnail pictures 32a, and arranges the composed pictures to generate the index print 32. Thus, parts important for identifying the pictures are emphasized and the important information can be displayed in an easily understandable way even when a space for describing the non-image information 32b is insufficient. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image recording apparatus, an index print creating method, and an index print, and more particularly, to an image recording apparatus and an index print creating method for creating an index print based on images of a plurality of input units such as a photographic film and a digital camera. And index prints.
[0002]
[Prior art]
At the time of a simultaneous print service for printing original images on photographic film on photographic paper, a service for digitizing the original images on the photographic film and storing them on a recording medium such as a CD-R at the same time, or in a recording medium attached to a digital camera (Hereinafter referred to as a CD-R writing service) for storing or backing up the image data in another recording medium such as a CD-R or the like is being generalized.
[0003]
In addition, at the time of the simultaneous print service, there is also provided a service of providing an index print in which images recorded on a photographic film are arranged as thumbnail images (reduced images). Since the index print can be checked at a glance with the images recorded on the photographic film, the index print is used again when ordering a photographic print or organizing photographs.
[0004]
For example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-201931, non-image information such as a frame number and a cartridge identification number is displayed in addition to an image on an index print, so that a photographic film or the like can be displayed. Of the image recorded on the recording medium can be identified and compared. Although many such non-image information are considered, serial numbers such as the number of a frame of a photographic film and the number in the file name of image data shot by a digital camera are effective.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-8-201931 (pages 4-7, FIG. 5)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the above index print is mainly intended to display a list of many images recorded on a recording medium such as a photographic film or a CD-R, it is desirable to display as many images as possible on one sheet of paper. In general, a display space for non-image information displayed together with an image such as an image name, an image number, and shooting conditions is small. As a result, when the number of characters to be displayed is limited or when trying to display a large amount of information, there is a problem that the character size is reduced and visibility is deteriorated.
[0007]
Further, if the display space of the non-image information is increased, the number of images that can be displayed on one sheet decreases, and the recorded images cannot be confirmed without referring to a plurality of index prints. Also, when the amount of non-image information increases, information effective for identifying an image, such as a frame number, is buried in other display information, thereby deteriorating the image identification.
[0008]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a main object of the present invention is to provide an image recording apparatus capable of displaying non-image information accompanying an image in an easily identifiable manner, a method of creating an index print, and the method. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an index print created in the above.
[0009]
[Means to solve the problem]
In order to achieve the above object, an image recording apparatus according to the present invention includes: an image input unit that reads an image recorded on an image recording medium to obtain image data; and an image that converts the input image data by predetermined image processing. Conversion means, print creation means for printing the image converted by the image conversion means, image recording means for recording the image converted by the image conversion means on the image recording medium or another image recording medium, In an image recording device having at least a means for creating an index print in which thumbnail images created based on the images recorded in the image recording device are arranged, and each of the thumbnail images has Non-image information including any of letters, numbers, and symbols for identifying the base image is arranged in association with the image, Predetermined portion of the image information, those which are displayed in different representations form the other portion.
[0010]
In the present invention, when the image is an image obtained from a photographic film, the non-image information includes a frame number of the photographic film, and when the image is an image obtained by a digital camera, It is preferable to include a file name set in the digital camera.
[0011]
Further, in the present invention, the predetermined portion of the non-image information is a frame number, a serial number written before an extension in the file name, a portion having different contents among a plurality of non-image information. , A number portion in the non-image information, a character, a number, or a symbol at a predetermined position.
[0012]
In the present invention, the expression form preferably includes any one of a character font, a character style, a character size, a character color, and presence or absence of character decoration.
[0013]
Also, the index print creating method of the present invention includes an image input unit that reads an image recorded on an image recording medium to obtain image data, and an image conversion unit that converts the input image data by predetermined image processing. A print creation unit for printing an image converted by the image conversion unit, and an image recording unit for recording the image converted by the image conversion unit on the image recording medium or another image recording medium. A method of creating an index print in an image recording device, wherein when creating an index print by arranging thumbnail images created based on the images recorded in the image recording device, each thumbnail image Non-images containing any of letters, numbers, or symbols to identify the images that are the basis of thumbnail images Associates the information is arranged, a predetermined portion of the non-image information, and displays a different representation forms the other portion.
[0014]
Further, the index print of the present invention is an index print in which thumbnail images created based on images obtained by reading a photographic film or images taken by a digital camera are arranged, and each of the thumbnail images is Non-image information including any of letters, numbers, and symbols for identifying the image serving as the basis of the thumbnail image is arranged in association with each other, and a predetermined portion of the non-image information is This is displayed in a different expression form.
[0015]
As described above, the image recording apparatus of the present invention creates and creates non-image information (for example, frame number of photographic film, file name of image data, date information, etc.) for identifying each image of the index print. After extracting characters or character strings that are important for identification from the non-image information obtained, a predetermined character type (for example, character font, character style, character size, character color, character decoration, etc.) is assigned to each character or character string. Assign and convert to image data. Then, by combining and arranging the imaged non-image information and the thumbnail image to create an index print, a portion important for image identification (for example, a predetermined position, a serial number, and information content can be displayed). (Changes, numbers, etc.) can be emphasized, important information can be displayed clearly even when there is little space for non-image information, and the value of the index print itself can be increased. it can.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
As described in the related art, simultaneous print services and services of storing image information read from photographic film and image data obtained by a digital camera on an image recording medium such as a CD-R have become widespread. There is also a service that provides an index print in which thumbnail images are arranged. Non-image information such as a frame number and a cartridge type number is usually described in this index print. However, since many images are displayed in a list format in index print, there is not enough space, and inevitably non-image information is required. Is displayed small and has poor visibility. Conversely, if non-image information is enlarged to improve visibility, the amount of information that can be displayed decreases, and the number of image arrays decreases. There was a problem.
[0017]
Therefore, in the present invention, instead of increasing the size of the entire non-image information, the display space for the non-image information is enlarged by changing the character type only in a portion of the non-image information that is important for identifying an image. This allows the non-image information to be displayed efficiently without performing.
[0018]
【Example】
In order to describe the above-described embodiment of the present invention in more detail, a specific method of creating an index print using an image recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. I do. FIG. 1 is an external view showing the structure of an image recording apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration thereof. FIG. 3 is a block diagram in which the means relating to the creation of an index print in the image recording apparatus of the present embodiment has been extracted. FIGS. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the procedure for creating the index print of the present embodiment. . 6 to 11 are diagrams showing examples of screen configurations displayed on the display unit of the image recording apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 12 to 15 are created by the image recording apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an index print.
[0019]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an image recording device 1 of the present embodiment includes an image recording unit 2 that records image data captured using various image input means on an image recording medium such as a CD-R, An exposure / printing unit 3 for developing a photographic film and printing image data on photographic paper to create a photographic print is connected to each other, and the exposure / printing unit 3 can be controlled from the image recording unit 2. Configuration.
[0020]
The image recording unit 2 includes a film scanner unit 4 that reads image information from a developed photographic film 16, a reflection document input device 5 that reads image information from a document such as a photo print 17, and a photograph such as a digital camera 19 or a camera-equipped mobile phone. Reads image data from a shooting device equipped with a shooting function, and stores image data on a shooting device such as a smart media, a compact flash (registered trademark), a memory stick (registered trademark), an SD memory card, a multimedia card, etc. An image input unit such as an image reading unit 6 that reads image data from an input image recording medium 18, and a display unit 8 such as a CRT or a liquid crystal that displays the read image data or displays various screens described later. And an operation unit 9 such as a keyboard, a touch panel and a mouse, and the read image data. A control unit 7 for performing image processing and controlling the operation of the image recording unit 2; and reading image data read out under image recording conditions such as CD-R, DVD-R, and MO under predetermined image recording conditions. An image recording medium 20) and a storage unit 11 for storing a plurality of index print templates and captured image data. Although not shown, the image input unit may have a function of acquiring image data from another computer terminal or server via a communication network using the Internet (wireless / wired), infrared rays, or the like. .
[0021]
The exposure / printing unit 3 includes a magazine loading unit 15 for exposing a photosensitive material such as a negative film or a positive film, and developing and drying the exposed photosensitive material to form a photographic paper. The printing / printing unit 14 for printing a photo print 21 and an index print 22 by printing, a control unit 12 for controlling these operations, a display unit and an operation unit (not shown), and the like. In addition, print creation processing is possible, and remote operation from the image recording unit 2 is possible.
[0022]
In this embodiment, the image recording apparatus 1 in which the image recording unit 2 and the exposure / printing unit 3 are separately provided will be described as an example, but the image recording unit 2 and the exposure / printing unit 3 are integrated. It is also possible to use the image recording apparatus 1 configured as follows.
[0023]
Next, a configuration of a part related to the creation of an index print in the control unit 7 of the image recording unit 2 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 7 includes date information such as a frame number of a photographic film, a file name of image data, a photographing date and time (hereinafter, these characters, numerals, symbols, etc.) for identifying each image displayed in an array on the index print. And a character or character string (one character, numeral, or symbol) important for identifying an image from the non-image information. Or a set of characters, numbers, or symbols), and an expression form (for example, a character font) preset for each character or character string. , A character style, a character size, a character color, a character decoration, and the like, hereinafter referred to as a character type), and a non-image information image in which each character or character string is combined and converted into image data And at least a means 26.
[0024]
Using the image recording apparatus 1 having the above configuration, a procedure for creating an index print in which non-image information that is easily recognizable is described using image data read from the input image recording medium 18 or the photographic film 16 will be described with reference to FIGS. This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5, the screen configuration examples of FIGS. 6 to 11, and the index print configuration examples of FIGS.
[0025]
First, in step S101, when the image recording unit 2 having the above configuration is activated, in step S102, a reference screen (hereinafter, referred to as a home screen 28) in which processing performed by the image recording unit 2 as shown in FIG. Is displayed. On the home screen 28, for example, an exposure / print condition setting column 28a for displaying items to be set for a photographic film on which exposure processing and print creation processing are performed in the exposure / print section 3, and print processing in the exposure / print section 3 A print status display column 28b for displaying the status of the print, a detailed setting column 28c for setting prints to be created and functions to be executed in addition to the prints, and a print creation unit operation column 28d for setting up and maintaining the exposure / printing unit 3 Are displayed.
[0026]
Specifically, for example, in the exposure / print condition setting column 28a, a film mask column for selecting a mask used when exposing the film, a film type column for setting a film type such as negative, positive, black and white, and the like, A print direction column for setting a print direction and a reprint column for setting reprinting are provided. The detailed setting column 28c includes a status column for displaying set conditions, an L size, and a 2L format. Print size field for setting print size such as size, print service field for setting print services such as normal print, ID photo print, etc., and functions that can be performed by using functions associated with print creation and read image data (Hereinafter referred to as the print additional function.) Set the print additional function field and the output type such as color, black and white, sepia, etc. An output type field, an input media space for setting equipment and media for inputting image data such as a digital camera 19 and the input image recording medium 18 is provided that.
[0027]
Next, in step S103, the user selects an image data input method. For example, when the image recording unit 2 is provided with the film scanner unit 4 as a standard, the image data read by the film scanner unit 4 is usually input. A desired button (for example, a digital camera button when reading from the digital camera 19 or another photographing device, a media button when reading from the input image recording medium 18, and an original such as a photo print 17) from the input media column of the screen 28. From the computer, a storage image button when using image data stored in the storage unit 11, and an external PC button when using image data from another computer terminal or server connected via a communication network. Etc.).
[0028]
Next, in step S104, it is selected whether or not to create a photo print 21 using the captured image data. For example, when the photograph print 21 is created, a print size column, a print service column, an output type column, and the like in the detailed setting column 28c of the home screen 28 are set in step S105. If the photograph print 21 is not created, the user selects no printing in the print size field of the detailed setting field 28c of the home screen 28.
[0029]
Next, in step S106, a print additional function is selected. In the image recording unit 2 of the present embodiment, as a print additional function, for example, a function of creating a photograph index print in which read image data is arranged in a reduced size (index button), from photographic film exposure processing to print creation processing (Auto button), a function to create two photo prints 21 (double button), a trial printing function (trial printing button) for confirming the quality of the photo prints 21, A function of outputting to another computer terminal connected via a communication network (external PC button), a function of recording image data on an output image recording medium 20 such as a CD-R (CD-R button), and the like are provided. The image data can be used in various forms. In the following description, a case will be described in which the functions of creating a photo index print and recording on a CD-R are selected from among the above print addition functions. The basic configuration and operation method are the same.
[0030]
First, when the user operates the operation unit 9 such as a mouse to select an index button, an index setting screen 27 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed in step S107. On the index setting screen 27, it is possible to set conditions for creating a photo index print for each of a plurality of input media, and for each setting screen, for example, a layout field for selecting an array of reduced images, A pass frame print field for selecting whether or not to print a frame image (pass frame image) for which no image was created, a date print field for selecting whether or not to print date information on the index print, and an output for selecting a printer to be output A printer column, a sort column for rearranging the arrangement of frame images of a photographic film having a different photographing order like a clear camera in the same manner as a normal photographic film, and a form of the photograph (for example, standard, high-definition, panorama, etc.) Select a CHP display field for selecting whether or not to describe information that can identify the print, and select an output size (width) of the index print. Register the input conditions, an output size field, a number field for selecting the number of index prints to be printed, an index print size setting field for selecting an index print size that can be set for the width set in the output size field. Buttons for setting buttons and input items to default values are displayed. Then, in step S108, the user selects these items and sets the conditions for creating an index print, and then returns to the home screen 28 by clicking a "return" button, a "home" button, or the like.
[0031]
In the present embodiment, each image of the index print is configured to display the frame number of the photographic film for identifying the image or the file name of the image data and the date information such as the shooting date and time. It is also possible to provide a column for selecting non-image information that can be displayed in the index setting screen 27, and to display information (frame number and date information in the figure) selected from the column.
[0032]
Next, when the user operates the operation unit 9 such as a mouse to move the pointer over the CD-R button and right-clicks, in step S109, the first pop-up screen 29 as shown in FIG. Is displayed so as to be overlapped with a part of the CD-R button on the home screen 28 so as to understand the correspondence. On the first pop-up screen 29, a list of menus that can be set by the selected print additional function is displayed. For example, in the case of the CD-R button, "service selection" for selecting a pre-registered image recording condition, and image data read in a plurality of orders (for example, read from a plurality of photographic films 16) are stored in one CD. "Collective writing" for selecting whether to collectively write to R, "CD-R number" for setting the number of CD-Rs for recording image data, and "Index for designating the number of index prints for recording media""Number of prints", "Index print size" to specify the size of the index print for the recording medium, and "Preview display" to select whether to display on the screen image data to be written before starting recording on the CD-R. "Service setting" to set specific items of image recording conditions displayed in "Service selection", and index print "Indexing" and is displayed for detailed settings related.
[0033]
Next, when the user moves the pointer and selects a desired menu from the first pop-up screen 29, in step S110, the second pop-up screen 30 is displayed corresponding to the menu selected on the first pop-up screen 29. Is done. For example, when "index print number" is selected on the first pop-up screen 29 as shown in FIG. 9, the number of index prints can be selected, and as shown in FIG. When "size" is selected, it is possible to select whether to automatically set the size of the index print or to set a desired size. When “index setting” is selected on the first pop-up screen 29, an index setting screen configured in the same manner as in FIG. 7 is displayed, and the conditions for creating an index print for a recording medium can be set.
[0034]
The settings such as the number of index prints and the index size can also be made on the image recording condition setting screen. For example, when "service setting" is selected on the first pop-up screen 29, an image recording condition setting screen 31 as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. In the image recording condition setting screen 31, a plurality of image recording conditions (here, ten types of services 1 to 10) can be set, and in each setting screen, for example, a name field for registering a service name And the order No. for selecting the numbering method of the order number. Column, a resolution column for selecting a scan resolution, a BL border cut column for setting recorded image data in the same area as an image to be actually printed, and a save for selecting a folder configuration when saving to a CD-R. A format column, an image format column for selecting a conversion format of image data, a JPEG compression ratio column for selecting a compression ratio when JPEG is selected in the image format column, a scan format column for selecting a scan format, and a CD-ROM. A file system field for selecting an R writing method, and whether or not to perform image processing such as rotation in six frames, color correction, and image format conversion when the input type is the input image recording medium 18 of the digital camera 19. Digital camera / media processing field to be set, and software selection when writing application software along with image data to the recording medium A bundle software field for setting the folder name of the copy destination, a file format field for selecting the format for generating the file name used for the folder configuration, and the paper width of the index print for the recording medium and the number of index prints are specified. An index size field and an index print field, a CDR write number field for setting the number of CD-Rs to be written, a preview display field for setting whether to perform preview display, and the like are displayed. Then, in step S111, items relating to the writing of the CD-R and the creation of the index print for the recording medium are set.
[0035]
In this way, after setting the exposure / printing conditions, the photographic print preparation conditions, the CD-R writing conditions, and the photographic index print and recording medium index print preparation conditions, the photographic film 16 is set in the film scanner unit 4. Is loaded, the input recording medium 18 is loaded into the image reading unit 6, or the execution of the process is instructed using the operation unit 9 or the display unit 8, the process is sequentially performed according to the predetermined conditions.
[0036]
For example, in step S112, the image is captured according to the settings in the exposure / print condition setting column 28a of the home screen 28 and the input media column in the detailed setting column 28c, and when the image is read from the photographic film 16, the process proceeds to step S113. A pre-judgment is performed, and a pre-judgment screen (not shown) for displaying one or six frames of the captured image is displayed. On this pre-judge screen, operations such as correcting the scan position, performing color correction, and rotating the image can be performed. Next, in step S114, it is determined whether print creation has been designated by referring to the print size column of the detailed setting column 28c. If print creation has been designated, in step S115, the detailed setting column 28c is determined. Is printed according to the settings in the print size column, print service column, and output type column.
[0037]
Next, in step S116, it is determined whether or not a photo index print is to be created by referring to whether or not the index print button in the detailed setting field 28c has been selected. The non-image information creating means 23 acquires information for identifying an image and creates non-image information. Specifically, when taking in an image from the photographic film 16, a frame number written around each frame image of the photographic film 16 is read by the film scanner unit 4, and image data taken by the digital camera 19 is read. When used, the file name and the photographing date information are read, and the non-image information is created as it is or processed.
[0038]
Next, in step S118, a specific character or each character string is extracted from the series of non-image information using the non-image information analysis means 25 according to a predetermined rule. Specifically, a character or a character string at a predetermined position (for example, three from the beginning or three before the extension) is extracted, or only a numeric part in non-image information is extracted. Then, each non-image information is compared to extract only a portion having a different information content.
[0039]
Then, in step S119, a predetermined character type (for example, character font, character style, character style, character style) is assigned to each of the extracted predetermined character or character string and each of the other characters or character strings by using the character type setting means 25. (Size, character color, character decoration, etc.) to emphasize part of the non-image information. For example, only the extracted part is set to a characteristic font, italic, bold, etc., the character size is increased, a color that calls attention is set, an underline, a box, etc. are added and emphasized.
[0040]
Next, in step S120, using the non-image information imaging unit 26, non-image information in which a specific character or character string is emphasized is imaged and combined with each image. Then, in step S121, according to the settings on the index setting screen 27, the first index creating means 25 is used to print a photographic index print 32, for example, as shown in FIG.
[0041]
For example, in the photo index print 32, thumbnail images 32a obtained by resolution-converting frame images recorded on the photographic film 16 are displayed in an array, and the frame number of the photographic film 16 is displayed below each thumbnail image 32a. And non-image information 32b including date information such as a photographing date and time are displayed. The non-image information 32b is configured so that a portion (here, a frame number) considered to be important for image identification is displayed in a large size so that the thumbnail image can be easily specified.
[0042]
FIG. 12 is an example, and the size, arrangement, and arrangement of the thumbnail images 32a and the non-image information 32b, the configuration of the non-image information 32b, the emphasis method, and the like can be arbitrarily set. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when image data is input from the digital camera 19 or the input recording medium 18, the file name 32e of the image data set in the digital camera 19 as the non-image information 32b, the shooting date and time, etc. Date information 32d is displayed. In this case, since the number described before the extension (.jpg) is the serial number of the image, the thumbnail image 32a can be easily specified by enlarging this part.
[0043]
In addition, it is considered that a common portion (for example, “DSC” or “.jpg” in FIG. 13) in the non-image information has low importance, and a changing portion has high importance. Therefore, the non-image information analyzing means 24 compares the non-image information with each other and changes (for example, in FIG. 14A, the last two digits in the serial number of the file name and the date in the date information). Part) can be extracted and emphasized. In general, as the non-image information, the number part is often important in identifying the frame image. Therefore, the non-image information analysis means 24 is configured to extract only the number part in the non-image information. You can also. In the above description, a case where the character size is increased as a method of enhancing a character or a character string is illustrated. However, for example, the character font is changed as shown in FIG. 14B or the character font is changed as shown in FIG. Any method can be used, such as adding a character decoration such as an underline to the image.
[0044]
Next, in step S122, it is determined whether or not the image data is to be written to the CD-R by referring to whether the CD-R button in the detailed setting field 28c has been selected. Writes the selected image data in the output image recording medium 20 such as a CD-R in accordance with the “service selection” of the first pop-up screen 29 and the setting of the image recording condition setting screen 31 in step S123.
[0045]
Next, in step S124, it is determined whether or not to create an index print for a recording medium by referring to the index print number field and the index size field of the first pop-up screen 29 and the image recording condition setting screen 31 to create it. In step S125, according to the settings of the above items, the printing of the recording medium index print 33 as shown in FIG. 15, for example, is performed using the second index creating means 26. In the index print 33 for a recording medium, the non-image information 33b is displayed below each thumbnail image 33a, similarly to the index print 32 for a photograph, and a portion of the non-image information 33b having high importance is emphasized. . When a plurality of index prints such as the photograph index print 32 and the recording medium index print 33 are simultaneously created, it is preferable that the non-image information is shared by the plurality of index prints.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the image recording apparatus and the index print producing method of the present invention, and the index print produced by the method, the following effects can be obtained.
[0047]
A first effect of the present invention is that each image can be reliably identified even when the display space for non-image information is small.
[0048]
The reason is that non-image information for identifying an image is created, a portion of the non-image information having a high importance in identifying the image is extracted, and the character type of the portion is changed and emphasized and displayed. This is because non-image information can be reliably read.
[0049]
A second effect of the present invention is that the utility value of the index print itself can be increased.
[0050]
The reason is that since only a portion related to image identification is emphasized, more information can be recorded, and more images can be displayed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of an image recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating functions of an image recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating units related to index print creation of the image recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for creating an index print according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for creating an index print according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a screen (home screen) displayed on the image recording apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a screen (index setting screen) displayed on the image recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a screen (first pop-up menu screen) displayed on the image recording apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating another configuration example of a screen (second pop-up menu screen) displayed on the image recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another configuration example of a screen (second pop-up menu screen) displayed on the image recording apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a screen (image recording condition setting screen) displayed on the image recording apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a photo index print according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another configuration of a photo index print according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another configuration of a photo index print according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a recording medium index print according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Image recording device
2 Image recording unit
3 Print making department
4 Film scanner unit
5 Reflection document input device
6 Image reading unit
7 control section
8 Display
9 Operation section
10 Image writing unit
11 Storage unit
12 control unit
13 Exposure processing section
14 Print making department
15 Magazine loading section
16 Photographic film
17 Photo print
18. Input image recording medium
19 Digital Camera
20 Output image recording medium
21 Photo Print
22 Index print
23 Non-image information creation means
24 Non-image information analysis means
25 Display method setting means
26 Non-image information imaging means
27 Index setting screen
28 Home Screen
28a Exposure / print condition setting column
28b Print status display field
28c Detailed setting column
28d print creation device operating means
29 First pop-up screen
30 Second pop-up screen
31 Image recording condition setting column
32 Photographic index print
32a thumbnail image
32b Non-image information
32c frame number
32d date information
32e film name
33 Index print for recording media
33a thumbnail image
33b Non-image information

Claims (12)

Image input means for reading an image recorded on an image recording medium to obtain image data, image conversion means for converting the input image data by predetermined image processing, and printing the image converted by the image conversion means In the image recording apparatus having at least an image recording unit for recording the image converted by the image conversion unit and a print creation unit for performing the image conversion on the image recording medium or another image recording medium,
Means for creating an index print in which thumbnail images created based on the images recorded in the image recording device are arranged, and each of the thumbnail images identifies the image that is the basis of the thumbnail image. An image characterized in that non-image information including any of characters, numbers, and symbols is arranged in association with each other, and a predetermined portion of the non-image information is displayed in a different expression form from other portions. Recording device. The non-image information includes a frame number of the photographic film when the image is an image obtained from a photographic film, and is set by the digital camera when the image is an image obtained by a digital camera. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a file name to be executed. The predetermined portion of the non-image information includes the frame number, a serial number described before an extension in the file name, a portion having different contents among a plurality of non-image information, The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image recording apparatus includes one of a numeral part, a character, a numeral, and a symbol at a predetermined position. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the expression form includes any one of a character font, a character style, a character size, a character color, and presence or absence of a character decoration. Image input means for reading an image recorded on an image recording medium to obtain image data, image conversion means for converting the input image data by predetermined image processing, and printing the image converted by the image conversion means And an image recording device for recording an image converted by the image converting device on the image recording medium or another image recording medium. ,
When arranging thumbnail images created based on the images recorded in the image recording device and creating an index print, each thumbnail image has a function for identifying the image that is the basis of the thumbnail image. A non-image information including any one of a character, a numeral, and a symbol is arranged in association with the non-image information, and a predetermined portion of the non-image information is displayed in a different expression form from other portions. . The non-image information includes a frame number of the photographic film when the image is an image obtained from a photographic film, and is set by the digital camera when the image is an image obtained by a digital camera. 6. The method according to claim 5, further comprising a file name to be created. The predetermined portion of the non-image information includes the frame number, a serial number described before an extension in the file name, a portion having different contents among a plurality of non-image information, 7. The method according to claim 5, wherein the index print includes one of a numeral portion, a character, a numeral, and a symbol at a predetermined position. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the expression form includes any one of a character font, a character style, a character size, a character color, and presence or absence of a character decoration. An index print in which thumbnail images created based on an image obtained by reading a photographic film or an image obtained by photographing with a digital camera are arranged,
Each of the thumbnail images is associated with non-image information including any of letters, numbers, and symbols for identifying the image that is the basis of the thumbnail image, and a predetermined portion of the non-image information is arranged. Is displayed in a different expression form from other parts. The non-image information includes a frame number of the photographic film when the image is an image obtained from a photographic film, and is set by the digital camera when the image is an image obtained by a digital camera. 10. The index print according to claim 9, including a file name to be executed. The predetermined portion of the non-image information includes the frame number, a serial number described before an extension in the file name, a portion having different contents among a plurality of non-image information, The index print according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the index print includes any of a numeral portion, a character, a numeral, and a symbol at a predetermined position. 12. The index print according to claim 9, wherein the expression form includes any one of a character font, a character style, a character size, a character color, and presence or absence of character decoration.

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