JP2005223523A - Imaging unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging unit capable of easily generating a still picture used for an identity photo. <P>SOLUTION: An area frame decided on the basis of the size of an identity photo and its aspect ratio is on-screen-displayed on a display apparatus provided to the imaging unit and an object is imaged in an identity photo mode wherein the object is properly contained in the area frame so that the imaging unit can easily generate image data suitable for utilization to the identity photo. Further, while image data imaged in an ordinary imaging mode are preview-displayed on the display device, controlling the area frame to designate a range for the displayed image can also generate image data for the identity photo by means of operations after the imaging. Then it is possible to apply background processing to the generated image data to convert the image data into data suitable for the identity photo. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus.

  In recent years, in addition to digital still cameras, devices such as digital video cameras and mobile phones that operate as imaging devices capable of capturing still images are increasing. If you use these imaging devices and printing devices such as printers, you can do everything from imaging to printing without requesting specialists to develop the film or burn it onto photographic paper like a conventional silver-lead camera. You can do it yourself.

  If this is used, the ID photo can be created by the user himself.

  In addition, recently, an increasing number of usage methods are available in which an image obtained by combining characters, frames, illustrations, and the like with a still image obtained by capturing a person is printed on an appropriately sized sticker or sticker. A composite image used for such sticker printing is also generated by a single imaging device such as a digital camera or a mobile phone, regardless of a dedicated machine, or an image captured by such an imaging device is processed on a so-called personal computer. And more are generated.

  However, the still image used as the ID photo must satisfy the condition that the position and size of the person's face are appropriate and that there is no extra background. Therefore, in order to satisfy this condition with an imaging device such as a digital camera, an imaging location where there is no extra object in the background is selected, or the distance and position from the person to the imaging device are adjusted. There was a need to do.

  There are various types of ID photographs such as various licenses and passports. The paper size used by a printer or the like is generally a larger general-purpose paper size such as a postcard. For this reason, printing one ID photo on one sheet generates unnecessary margins, and when multiple ID photos are required at once, it is necessary to print on multiple sheets. There will be a cost.

  In order to adjust the size and position of a person in a still image and to eliminate waste such as margins during printing, post-processing such as image processing is performed on the captured still image, and a plurality of images are printed on one sheet. This can be realized by arranging and printing still images. However, this requires a dedicated software program and takes time and effort.

  These problems occur similarly when generating a composite image used for sticker printing.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging apparatus that can easily generate still images used for ID photographs and sticker printing. Another object of the present invention is to obtain a plurality of generated images with a predetermined size by performing printing using general-purpose paper only once.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of claim 1 is an image pickup apparatus including a display device, and is displayed on the display device with means for displaying an area frame with a predetermined size on the display device. Means for storing, as image data, only a region displayed in the area frame among the subjects.

  The invention of claim 2 is the imaging apparatus according to the invention of claim 1, further comprising an operator for performing an operation of moving the area frame on the display device.

  The invention of claim 3 is the imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising means for detecting a face portion of the subject displayed on the display device, and the detected face. Means for storing only a predetermined area including a portion as image data.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, wherein a person is further separated from a background region by a threshold process for binarizing the image data. And a person extracting means for extracting the person.

  The invention of claim 5 is the imaging apparatus according to the invention of claim 4, wherein the person extraction means performs a labeling process performed by quantizing the image data, and a person and an object in the background area. Means for extracting the person separately from the background area.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the imaging apparatus according to claim 4 or claim 5, and further, background changing means for changing a region other than the person extracted by the person extracting means to a predetermined color, It is characterized by including.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 6, and further, an image for synthesizing the person extracted by the person extracting means and another image data Synthesizing means.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 7, and further includes at least one of brightness, contrast, luminance, hue, and brightness of the image data. Image quality parameter changing means for changing the image quality parameter is provided.

  The invention of claim 9 is the imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein two or more of the background changing means, the image synthesizing means, and the image quality parameter changing means are performed. Means for storing the combination of the processing contents.

  The invention of claim 10 is the imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising means for generating and storing image data for printing in which a plurality of the image data are arranged. It is characterized by providing.

  The invention according to claim 11 is the imaging apparatus according to the invention of claim 10, wherein the arranged image data includes image data of different sizes which are enlarged or reduced.

  A twelfth aspect of the invention is the imaging apparatus according to the tenth or eleventh aspect of the invention, wherein the print image data is image data compressed by the JPEG2000 system.

  The invention of claim 13 is the imaging apparatus according to claim 10 or claim 12, wherein the printing image data is printed by the printing apparatus when the printing image data is printed. It includes information relating to the image data referred to by the printing apparatus.

  The invention according to claim 14 is the imaging apparatus according to the invention according to claim 13, wherein the information is information based on the Exif standard.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, image data corresponding to the aspect ratio of the ID photo can be generated without post-processing.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to generate image data by designating an appropriate area to be used as an ID photo from the captured image data.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to automatically detect a face portion and generate image data in which an appropriate area to be used as an ID photo is automatically cut out. .

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the image data can be separated into the person portion and the other area.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to extract a person part even if the image data cannot be extracted by binarization.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to generate image data suitable for use as an ID photo in which an area other than a person in the image data is filled.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to generate a composite image for printing on a sticker or the like for enjoyment.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the image quality such as the brightness of the generated image data can be adjusted.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to easily perform a plurality of processes such as image synthesis and image quality parameter change by simply specifying one combination.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the necessary number of sheets can be printed by one printing by generating image data of the size of the printing paper including the number necessary for the ID photo.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to print without generating a useless blank portion by generating image data of a size of printing paper in which image data of various sizes are appropriately arranged. .

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to generate image data with little image quality deterioration during compression by compressing the image data by the JPEG2000 method.

  According to the invention of the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect, it is possible to obtain a better printing result by performing printing after performing correction in consideration of information relating to image data.

  FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing the operation of the imaging apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. The imaging apparatus is a digital camera or a mobile phone having a digital camera function, and implements the operation shown in FIG. 1 in addition to the imaging function of a conventional digital camera. Details of the operation of the imaging apparatus shown in FIG. 1 will be described below.

  The imaging apparatus includes an “ID photo mode” that is a dedicated imaging mode for taking an image suitable for use as an ID photo. By using this, the ID photo image data is simultaneously acquired when the image is taken. Can be obtained (step S1).

  In addition to the normal imaging function, the imaging device has an imaging mode in which the shutter speed, aperture, or image processing method for data after imaging is set to conditions that allow appropriate imaging of the subject and generation of good image data Some have an imaging function called. For example, in “Portrait Mode” for taking pictures of people, open the aperture as much as possible to reduce the depth of field and narrow the focus range, so that the subject is blurred and the subject stands out. In the “Landscape mode”, the depth of field is increased to reduce the depth of field so that the background is sharp. The image processing is performed, and image processing is performed to improve contrast and sharpness and perform color correction to clean green. Similarly to these, the imaging apparatus has an “ID photo mode” for taking an image used for the ID photo. In ID photo mode, for example, the shutter speed is suppressed to the extent that camera shake is not likely to occur. Enable imaging. However, the imaging conditions and the image processing method may be other settings as long as they are set in advance as conditions suitable for generating image data including a person as an ID photo.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the operator 2 of the imaging device 1 is operated to set the imaging mode to the ID photo mode, an on-screen display is performed on an image displayed on the display device 3 provided on the back of the imaging device. The area frame 4 is displayed. This area frame 4 is displayed at a fixed position on the display device 3. While confirming the person displayed on the display device 3, the image is taken after adjusting the imaging position and the zoom position of the zoom lens so that the person who is the subject is displayed in an appropriate size in the area frame 4. . As a result, in the normal imaging mode, an image as shown in FIG. 4 can be obtained only in the area frame 4 where an image as shown in FIG. 3 is obtained. In addition, since an image that has been subjected to image processing so as to be an image suitable for use as an ID photo is generated, it is possible to obtain an image in which a person's face can be clearly distinguished.

  The size and aspect ratio of the ID photo vary depending on the type, for example, 45 mm × 35 mm for a passport and 30 mm × 24 mm for a driver's license. In the normal imaging mode, the aspect ratio of the generated image is determined depending on the size of the image sensor, etc., so even if the image is taken with the imaging device held vertically, the generated image is used as it is for the ID photo. However, it is necessary to perform operations such as enlarging / reducing or cutting out the image data or the printed photo in accordance with the size of the ID photo. On the other hand, if the image is taken in the ID photo mode, the area frame 4 that appears is displayed in advance in the aspect ratio and size required for the ID photo taking into account the print result described later. Just do it. The displayed area frame 4 can be changed to various aspect ratios and sizes of ID photos by operating the operation elements 2 such as buttons and dials provided in the imaging apparatus 1 and changing the settings. Can do. Specifically, for example, a mode in which a menu is called on the display device 3 and a corresponding item is selected from the usage purposes of the ID photo such as the displayed passport, driver's license, judicial examination, doctor's national examination, etc. Alternatively, a size or aspect ratio such as 45 × 35, 30 × 24, 50 × 40, 60 × 40... Is displayed as a list, and a corresponding item is selected from the list. It doesn't matter. The area frame 4 is displayed on the display device 3 with a size automatically adjusted in consideration of the selected aspect ratio, size, resolution at the time of printing, and the resolution of the imaging device.

  As described above, by taking an image using the ID photo mode, it is possible to easily generate clear image data suitable for the ID photo that can be used without being processed.

  Further, the imaging apparatus 1 can also generate an image suitable for the ID photo after imaging in the normal imaging mode. The generation method includes a method of specifying and cutting out a range from captured image data (step S3), a method of detecting a face portion and automatically selecting and cutting out a range around the face (step S4), There are two methods. Each specific operation is as follows.

  First, after appropriately capturing a person, the captured image data is previewed on the display device 3 (step S2).

  In the method of manually specifying the range (step S3), the area frame 4 is displayed on the screen on the image data on the display device 3 as shown in FIG. As described above, the area frame 4 can be adapted to the size and aspect ratio of various ID photographs according to settings. By operating the operation element 2, the area frame 4 on the image data is moved so that the range to be used as the ID photo is included in the frame as shown in FIG. When an appropriate range is selected, the operating range is further determined by operating the operator 2. As a result, only the selected range is cut out from the captured image data as shown in FIG. 3 and stored as an image as shown in FIG. 4 (step S3).

  As shown in FIG. 5B, since the size of the person in the image data is too small or too large for the displayed area frame 4, the range may not be selected appropriately. At this time, by operating the operator 2, the display magnification of the area frame 4 is adjusted and displayed in an appropriate size, and then the area frame 4 is moved to select a range to be used as an ID photo.

  As described above, by using the area frame 4 and selecting a range to be used for the ID photo in the captured image data, an image usable for the ID photo can be easily generated even after imaging. .

  In the method of automatically selecting a range after detecting a face (step S4), as shown in FIG. 6, the area frame 5 is displayed on-screen display on the image data on the display device 3. The operator 2 is operated to move the area frame 5 on the image data so that the face portion of the person used as the ID photo is included in the area frame 5 as shown in FIG. When an appropriate range is selected, the operator 2 is further operated to determine the range. Then, it recognizes the part consisting of pixels close to the skin color as a face in the selected range as a face, and automatically uses the ID photo for the range based on the position and size of the face part. select. Then, the selection range is cut out and saved as an image as shown in FIG. 4 (step S4).

  Even in the methods of steps S3 and S4, as described above, by setting the aspect ratio and size of the ID photo, the cut-out range can be adjusted to this.

  Further, the face part detection method in step S4 is not limited to the aspect of using the area frame 4 as described above, and may be an aspect of performing all automatically. Specifically, when the operation start is instructed by the operation element 2, an area having skin color information in the image data is extracted, and further, an area indicating the face portion is detected from the shape and positional relationship of the extraction area, As described above, the range to be used for the ID photo may be automatically selected around the detected face area.

  Thus, since the imaging device 1 automatically selects an appropriate range centered on the face in the captured image data, an image usable for an ID photo can be easily generated even after imaging. Can do. Further, according to this method, since the imaging apparatus 1 also determines the size of the face and selects an appropriate range, the range is specified using the area frame 4 in step S3. An operation of adjusting the display magnification of the area frame 4 according to the size of the person on the image data is not necessary.

  The image data as shown in FIG. 4 generated by the method as described above is stored and saved on a storage device included in the imaging apparatus.

  When capturing an image for use as an ID photo, it is considered that the user carefully selects an imaging location or the like so that unnecessary objects are not reflected behind the subject person. However, even if such precautions are taken, in the captured image, an extra thing appears in the back of the person, or although only the wall is visible behind, it is used as an ID photo on the wall. In some cases, there are colors and patterns that are inappropriate.

  Therefore, in order to make the generated image data more suitable for use in the ID photo, such inappropriate background processing is performed. First, a person is extracted from the generated image data, and data outside the extracted person corresponding to the background of the person is deleted (step S5). Person extraction is performed using threshold processing or labeling processing (person extraction means).

  A person extraction method by threshold processing will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7A, when there is an unfavorable color or pattern as the ID photo in the background of the person of the generated image, it is first determined based on the brightness of a certain pixel in the image data. Brighter pixels are white and dark pixels are black, so that the image is binarized as shown in FIG. As a result, an area indicating a person can be extracted from the background. The brightness of the pixel serving as a binarization reference is automatically selected. As a result, when only a person cannot be extracted successfully, the user operates the operator 2 in the image data on the display device 3. It is also possible to select a pixel with appropriate brightness and perform binarization based on this.

  When the person and the background have different brightness, the processing load is low and the processing time is short, so that threshold processing that simply binarizes is an effective method. However, for example, when a part of the clothes of the person who has been imaged has the same color as the background, there is a possibility that the part is also regarded as the background in the threshold processing. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 (a) in the background, binarization may not be able to cope with extraneous objects. The user confirms the person extraction result by the threshold processing, and when the person portion and the background are not well separated, the user operates the operation element 2 to execute the contour processing by the labeling processing. Since the labeling process is more complex than the threshold process, the load involved in the process is high and the processing time is also long, but even with image data such as those described above that cannot be extracted by the threshold process, It is possible to respond.

  A person extraction method using labeling processing will be described with reference to FIGS. First, image data is quantized in several steps. For example, it is assumed that quantization is performed in four steps from the brighter side according to the brightness of the pixel. Next, a certain label is added to a specific pixel as an attribute, and the same label is added to adjacent pixels having the same brightness around this pixel. Further, the pixel area having the same label as the attribute is expanded until there is no pixel having the same brightness in the adjacent pixels while performing the same process for the pixel newly added with the same label. Thus, when there are no adjacent pixels having the same brightness, a pixel not labeled as an attribute is searched for, and a new label is added to the pixel. Similarly, processing for adding the same label to adjacent pixels having the same brightness is performed for the pixel. If such a process is continued until there are no pixels having no label, adjacent pixels having the same brightness form an island having the same label in the image data. For example, in FIG. 9, three islands having labels 1 to 3 are formed. By performing such labeling processing, when there are a plurality of objects in the image data, the pixels can be grouped for each object. When this technique is applied to an image as shown in FIG. 8A, by quantizing with an appropriate value, as shown in FIG. 8B, a person, a background, and a clock reflected in the background are displayed. , And can be extracted separately. Here, since it is clear that the area indicating the person is an area including pixels near the center of the image, if the island including these pixels is regarded as a person, the person from the clock reflected in the background and the background Only can be extracted. Note that, as in the case of threshold processing, the brightness standard for quantization is automatically selected. As a result, if a person cannot be extracted successfully, the user in the image data on the display device 3 It is also possible to operate the operator 2 to designate pixels with appropriate brightness and perform quantization based on these.

  Once the person is extracted, the pixel color of the area other than the extracted person is changed to an appropriate color such as white or blue to generate an image as shown in FIG. 10 (step S6; background changing means). . At this time, the background color can be changed by an operation by the operation element 2.

  In this way, by extracting a person using threshold processing or labeling processing, the background color is appropriate as shown in FIG. 7A or FIG. Even if there is no image or an extra image is reflected, the background can be changed and converted into an image having a background suitable for use as an ID photo as shown in FIG.

  Here, after extracting a person in step S5, by performing appropriate processing on this image, it is possible to generate an image for entertainment purposes such as printing on a sticker instead of an image for ID photo. it can.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a composite image 9 is generated by combining an image from which a person is extracted and an image that is a material such as an illustration 6, a background image 7, and a decorative frame 8 (step S7; image composition means). At this time, the user operates the operation element 2 from the materials stored in the storage device included in the imaging device such as the illustration 6, the background image 7, and the decorative frame 8 to be used. Any selection is possible. Further, the number of materials to be synthesized may be one or plural. In addition to the mode in which these materials are selected one by one, such as illustration 6, background image 7, and decorative frame 8, there are multiple types of templates in which two or more of these materials are associated. It is also possible to select this template. Specifically, for example, a composite image 9 in which the illustration 6, the background image 7 and the decorative frame 8 are combined is automatically generated simply by selecting the template “scholar”.

  Also, the brightness, contrast, etc. of the generated composite image can be adjusted (step S8; image quality parameter changing means). Brightness and contrast adjustment may be performed manually by the user by operating the operation element 2, or a plurality of types of templates that prescribe brightness and contrast adjustment methods are stored in advance. The image processing may be performed according to the selected template. Specifically, for example, when a template “beautiful skin” is selected, image processing may be performed so that the image data is brightened to such an extent that the skin is not whitened and contrast is suppressed.

  Furthermore, various effects can be applied to the composite image (step S9; image quality parameter changing means). The effect referred to here is to perform image processing so as to obtain an image that receives an impression based on a predetermined theme. For example, there are effects defined by terms such as “sepia”, “spotlight”, “light source”, “grayscale”, “glass”, “watercolor”, and the user can select a desired effect. By selecting, the image can be converted into an image that matches the impression of the term. Specifically, for example, when “Sepia” is selected, the image data is converted to an image faded by a process of changing the brightness, hue, saturation, etc. of the image data, and when “Spotlight” is selected. Then, the image is converted into an image as if a person is spotlighted by image processing such as luminance change in the image data.

  It should be noted that processing such as generation of a composite image to which these materials are added, adjustment of brightness and contrast, application of effects, etc. is performed on an image from which a person has been extracted. It can also be applied to images that have been processed. Further, as described above, the template may store the application method for all the processes from the image synthesis to the application of the effect in addition to the mode for separately storing the image synthesis method, the image quality adjustment method, and the like. I do not care.

  In this way, various images can be generated by synthesizing an illustration or the like with an image centered on the generated person, performing image processing for changing brightness or contrast, or applying effects. Then, by printing this on a sticker or sticker, the imaging device can be used for entertainment purposes. Some conventional digital cameras and mobile phones having a digital camera function also have a function of generating a composite image. However, according to the present invention, an image obtained by appropriately extracting a person in advance is used, so that it is clearly depicted. There is an advantage that it is possible to generate image data including a person who has been selected.

  In this way, when the ID photo image as shown in FIG. 10 or the composite image as shown in FIG. 11 is generated, this is stored and stored in the storage device provided in the imaging device, and then from these, Generate image data for printing.

  First, the size of printing paper for printing image data is designated (step S10). Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the image data of the ID photo size previously set in steps S1 to S4 are arranged according to the size of the designated printing paper so as not to cause useless blank space when printing. Printing image data is generated (step S11).

  In addition to the aspect in which the ID photo size specified earlier is arranged as shown in FIG. 13A, the print image data is enlarged or reduced as shown in FIG. 13B. Alternatively, the image may be arranged in a line, or as shown in FIG. 13C, the image may be arranged in a plurality of sizes such as an original image or an image obtained by enlarging or reducing the original image. These printing image data generation methods are stored as templates in the imaging apparatus, and if the user selects one of the templates, the printing images as shown in FIGS. Data is automatically generated. Further, in addition to a mode in which images are arranged over the entire printing paper, a mode in which the number of ID photos required by the user is designated and only the required number is arranged in accordance with this is also possible.

  In the present embodiment, the aspect in which the aspect ratio and size corresponding to the ID photo are specified at the stage of generating the image data in steps S1 to S4 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and step S10 is performed. The aspect ratio and size of the image data may be adjusted in the printing step of S11. Specifically, for example, an area frame of an appropriate size is displayed in the steps S1 to S4, and the image data is subjected to processing such as enlargement / reduction or clipping in the printing steps in steps S10 and S11. The printing image data including the image data having the aspect ratio and size designated by the user may be generated. In the image pickup apparatus having a small image pickup device, as described above in the present embodiment, if the area frame is not designated in advance in consideration of the resolution of the image pickup device, for example, the image data is excessively enlarged at the printing stage. In addition, there may be a problem related to image quality degradation that the influence of block noise cannot be ignored. However, if the image pickup apparatus has an image pickup device having millions of pixels, image data for printing can be generated without being affected by image quality deterioration due to enlargement or the like if a person is picked up with an appropriate size. With such an imaging device, it is easier to generate image data for printing including image data corresponding to various types of ID photos by simply specifying at the time of printing. There is an advantage that there is no need to consider.

  In this way, by generating the printing image data considering the printing result, the user can obtain all necessary ID photographs or composite images by printing the printing image data once. This makes it possible to avoid problems such as printing a plurality of times according to the required number of sheets, and generating a useless blank portion on the printing paper each time.

  Further, the ID photo or composite image image data and print image data to be generated may be generated based on the JPEG 2000 specification in addition to the conventional JPEG format or the like. The image data for printing in which a plurality of images are arranged in accordance with the size of the printing paper may have a large data capacity. However, if the JPEG2000 format is used, the image quality is higher than that of a conventional format such as JPEG. Image data with a small data capacity can be generated. In addition, in the JPEG2000 format, block noise does not occur, and it is possible to generate an image suitable for ID photos with reduced image quality degradation by emphasizing the face portion by ROI processing. There are various advantages such as the ability to generate resolution images.

  Furthermore, the printing image data may include a standard information such as Exif standardized by JEIDA (Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association). For example, in response to the Exif Print standard, when image information is embedded with information related to image data such as resolution, size, color gamut, exposure, sensitivity, etc., and printed, this information is used to optimize the image. If printing is performed after the printing, a more preferable printing result can be obtained.

  In this way, if a standard such as JPEG2000 or Exif is used for the printing image data, it is possible to avoid degradation in image quality during compression or printing.

It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the imaging device which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the imaging method with the imaging device which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows image data when imaged in normal imaging mode of this invention. It is a figure which shows image data when imaged in ID photo mode of this invention. It is a figure explaining how to produce | generate the image data for ID photographs after imaging in the normal imaging mode of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of producing | generating the image data for ID photographs automatically after imaging in the normal imaging mode of this invention. It is a figure explaining the person extraction method by the threshold value processing of this invention. It is a figure explaining the extraction method of the person by the labeling process of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of the labeling process of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image data after performing the extraction process of the person of this invention. It is a figure explaining the production | generation method of the synthesized image of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image data for printing of this invention. It is a figure which shows the template used for the image data for printing of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Imaging device 2 Control element 3 Display device 4,5 Area frame

Claims (14)

An imaging device comprising a display device,
Means for displaying an area frame with a predetermined size on the display device;
Means for storing, as image data, only a region displayed in the area frame among subjects displayed on the display device;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging device according to claim 1, further comprising:
An operator for performing an operation of moving the area frame on the display device;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:
Means for detecting a face portion of the subject displayed on the display device;
Means for storing only a predetermined area including the detected face portion as image data;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:
A person extracting means for extracting the person by separating the person from a background area by threshold processing for binarizing the image data;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to claim 4,
The person extracting means includes
Means for separating the person and the object in the background area from the background area by a labeling process performed by quantizing the image data, and extracting the person;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging device according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising:
Background changing means for changing an area other than the person extracted by the person extracting means to a predetermined color;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 6, further comprising:
Image synthesizing means for synthesizing the person extracted by the person extracting means and another image data;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 7, further comprising:
Image quality parameter changing means for changing at least one image quality parameter of brightness, contrast, brightness, hue, and brightness of the image data;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
Means for storing a combination of two or more processing contents performed by the background changing means, the image synthesizing means, and the image quality parameter changing means;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising:
Means for generating and storing printing image data in which a plurality of the image data are arranged;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to claim 10,
The image data to be arranged includes image data of different sizes enlarged or reduced. The imaging device according to claim 10 or 11,
An image pickup apparatus, wherein the image data for printing is image data compressed by a JPEG2000 system. An imaging apparatus according to claim 10 or claim 12,
The image pickup apparatus, wherein the print image data includes information relating to the image data referred to by the printing apparatus when the printing image data is printed by the printing apparatus. The imaging device according to claim 13,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information is information based on an Exif standard.

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