JP2005332340A - Image display output device, printer having it and control method for the device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further reduce a load imposed for animation display of images. <P>SOLUTION: When a selected image is disposed in a print image, an image for animation whose size is smaller than that of an image for display is generated (S100), an intermediate display region is set at a midpoint on a line connecting a current display position and a disposed position of an image in the print image (S110), the display position and size of an image in each frame are set so that frames from the current display position to the disposed position via the intermediate display region will be displayed as animation (S120), and processing is repeatedly executed which uses the images for animation to generate an image of each frame and writes the image into a VRAM at prescribed intervals so that the image in each frame will be sequentially displayed according to the set display position and size (S130 to S170). As a result, a load imposed for the animation display of images is further reduced and an interface facilitating understanding of the operation contents can be realized. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image display output apparatus, a printing apparatus including the same, and a control method for the image display output apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to an image display output apparatus that displays and outputs an image on a connected display device, and a printing apparatus including the image display output apparatus. The present invention relates to a method for controlling an image display output device.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of image display output device, a device for viewing an image taken with a digital camera on the screen of a television receiver has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this apparatus, an enlarged image is displayed by selecting images displayed in a list on the screen using a remote controller.
JP 2003-125338 A

  However, in such an image display output device, when performing an operation of selecting an image displayed in a list or the like, it may be difficult to know whether or not the operation has been correctly performed if there are few changes in the screen. In particular, when an operation is performed using a remote controller, it is assumed that an operation signal has not arrived. Therefore, the user may misunderstand that the operation is not performed correctly and repeat the same operation. On the other hand, these devices tend to have inferior drawing processing capability compared to game consoles and personal computers, so if you use a lot of animation to change the screen, the processing speed will be reduced. There is a risk that the performance will be reduced.

  An object of the image display output apparatus, the printing apparatus including the image display output apparatus, and the control method for the image display output apparatus of the present invention is to further reduce the load applied to the animation display of the image. Another object of the present invention is to provide an image display output device, a printing apparatus including the image display output device, and a control method for the image display output device so as to realize a user interface that facilitates understanding of operation contents.

  In order to achieve at least a part of the above-described object, an image display output device, a printing apparatus including the image display output device, and a control method for the image display output device according to the present invention employ the following means.

The image display output device of the present invention includes:
An image display output device for displaying and outputting an image on a display screen of a connected display device,
Screen data storage means for storing screen data corresponding to the display screen;
Screen data output means for outputting the screen data stored in the screen data storage means to the display device;
Image storage means for storing an image of a predetermined size;
Image display means for updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the image so that the image stored in the image storage means is displayed on the display screen;
An animation image having a size smaller than the predetermined size of the selected image is used so that an image selected from the images displayed on the display screen is animated with a predetermined image processing effect. Animation display means for generating an image corresponding to each frame of the animation display and updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the generated image;
It is a summary to provide.

  In this image display output device of the present invention, the screen data is updated so that the image stored in the image storage means is displayed on the display screen of the display device, and is selected from the images displayed on the display screen. The screen data is updated by generating an image of each frame using the animation image so that the displayed image is animated with a predetermined image processing effect. Therefore, since the selected image is displayed as an animation with a predetermined image processing effect, a user interface that makes it easy to understand the operation content can be realized. In addition, animation is displayed using an animation image that is smaller in size than the image used when the image is displayed as a still image on the display screen, so that the animation is displayed in comparison with the case where animation is displayed using a still image. Can be reduced. Here, examples of the “display device” include a television receiver.

  In the image display output device of the present invention, the predetermined image processing effect may be an effect that the image is enlarged / reduced and / or rotated. In this way, animation display can be performed so that the selected image is enlarged or reduced or rotated.

  The image display output device of the present invention further comprises image placement means for placing an image selected from the images displayed on the display screen in a predetermined area of the display screen, and the animation display means includes the image Means for updating the screen data of the screen data storage means so that when the selected image is arranged in the predetermined area by the arrangement means, an animation is displayed in which the selected image moves in the direction of the predetermined area. It can also be assumed. In this way, animation display can be performed so that the selected image moves in the direction of the predetermined area. As a result, it becomes easier for the user to visually understand how the selected image is arranged in the predetermined area.

  In this aspect of the image display output device of the present invention, the animation display means moves the selected image along a predetermined locus from a display position of the selected image to an arrangement position to be arranged in the predetermined area. It is also possible to update the screen data in the screen data storage means so that the animated display is performed. In this way, animation display can be performed so that the image moves along the trajectory from the display position of the selected image to the arrangement position. In this aspect of the image display output device of the present invention, the animation display means moves from the display position of the selected image to a predetermined position on the predetermined locus while the image is enlarged or reduced and moves to the predetermined position. The screen data in the screen data storage means may be updated so that an animation is displayed in which the image moves while being reduced or enlarged from the position to the arrangement position.

  Furthermore, in the image display output device of the present invention, the image is formed as a rectangle, and the animation image has a predetermined vertical size and horizontal size of 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4. It can also be formed in size.

  The printing apparatus of the present invention is an image display output apparatus of the present invention according to any one of the above-described aspects, that is, an image display output apparatus that basically displays an image on a display screen of a connected display device. Screen data storage means for storing screen data corresponding to the display screen; screen data output means for outputting the screen data stored in the screen data storage means to the display device; and storing an image of a predetermined size. An image storage means, an image display means for updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the image so that the image stored in the image storage means is displayed on the display screen, and the display screen An image having a size smaller than the predetermined size of the selected image is displayed so that the image selected from the displayed images is animated with a predetermined image processing effect. An image display output device comprising: animation display means for generating an image corresponding to each frame of the animation display using the image for animation and updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the generated image The gist of the invention is that it includes a print execution means for printing the image.

  Since the printing apparatus of the present invention includes the image display output apparatus of the present invention according to any one of the aspects described above, the user interface that makes it easy to understand the effects exhibited by the image display output apparatus of the present invention, for example, the operation content. The effect which can reduce the load concerning an animation display compared with the case where an animation display is performed using the image which can be performed, and the image for still pictures, etc. can be produced.

  In the printing apparatus according to the aspect of the invention in which the image display output device includes an image arrangement unit, the predetermined area is a print layout area, and the print execution unit is a unit that prints an image arranged in the print layout area. It can also be. In this way, animation display can be performed so that the selected image moves in the direction of the print layout area. As a result, it becomes easier for the user to visually understand how the selected image is arranged in the print layout area.

  In such a printing apparatus of the present invention, the operation signal transmission unit that converts operation information based on the operation of the operator into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal, the light receiving unit that receives the optical signal from the operation signal transmission unit, and the light receiving unit An information reception analysis unit having an information analysis unit that analyzes the operation information based on the received light signal, the image display output device and the print execution unit based on the operation information analyzed by the information reception analysis unit, It is also possible to provide an operation control means for controlling.

  In the printing apparatus of the present invention, the outer appearance is formed in a substantially box shape having a height of 20 cm or less, a width of 60 cm or less, and a depth of 60 cm or less, or printing from the front with one of the side faces as the front. For example, the recording medium cartridge may be attached or detached, or one of the side faces may be a front face, and paper may be fed and discharged from the front face.

The control method of the image display output device of the present invention includes:
Image display output comprising screen data storage means for storing screen data corresponding to the display screen of the connected display device, and screen data output means for outputting the screen data stored in the screen data storage means to the display device An apparatus control method comprising:
(A) Store an image of a predetermined size,
(B) updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the image so that the stored image is displayed on the display screen;
(C) Each frame of the animation is displayed using an animation image having a size smaller than the predetermined size of the image so that the image displayed on the display screen is animated with a predetermined image processing effect. Generating an image corresponding to the image data, and updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the generated image,
This is the gist.

  In the control method for the image display output device of the present invention, the screen data is updated so that the stored image is displayed on the display screen of the display device, and the image is selected from the images displayed on the display screen. An image of each frame is generated using the animation image so that the image is displayed with animation with a predetermined image processing effect, and the screen data is updated. Therefore, since the selected image is displayed as an animation with a predetermined image processing effect, a user interface that makes it easy to understand the operation content can be realized. In addition, animation is displayed using an animation image that is smaller in size than the image used when the image is displayed as a still image on the display screen, so that the animation is displayed in comparison with the case where animation is displayed using a still image. Can be reduced. Here, examples of the “display device” include a television receiver.

  In such a control method for an image display output device of the present invention, the step (c) is performed when the image selected from the images displayed on the display screen is arranged in a predetermined area of the display screen. It is also possible to update the screen data of the screen data storage means so that an animated display is performed in which the displayed image moves in the direction of the predetermined area. In this way, animation display can be performed so that the selected image moves in the direction of the predetermined area. As a result, it becomes easier for the user to visually understand how the selected image is arranged in the predetermined area.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described using examples.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a printing system 10 including a printing apparatus 20 as an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows these functional blocks. The printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment constitutes a printing system 10 together with a television receiver 12 connected via a cable 14, and includes a printing apparatus main body 22 and a light emitting unit 92 for remotely operating the printing apparatus main body 22. And a remote control unit 90 (hereinafter referred to as a remote controller). The printing apparatus main body 22 has a box shape with a height of 5 to 20 cm, a width of 22 to 60 cm, and a depth of 10 to 60 cm (in the embodiment, a height of 15 cm, a width of 50 cm, and a depth of 50 cm). The front face 23 is provided with an opening for attaching / detaching the paper and / or attaching / detaching the ink cartridge from the front face, and a cover 24 is attached. In addition, an operation panel 25 including a light receiving unit 26 for receiving an optical signal (infrared optical signal) transmitted from the remote controller 90 is provided on the left side of the front 23, and a compact flash (sunlight) is provided below the front panel 23. A card slot 27 into which a PC card 15 such as a registered trademark of Disc Co., Ltd., SD (Secure Digital) memory card, smart media or the like is mounted is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 30 of the printing apparatus 20 according to the embodiment is configured around a main control unit 32 that controls the entire printing apparatus 20, and includes a ROM 34 that stores a processing program and data necessary for the processing. SDRAM 36 that temporarily stores data, and an operation signal from the operation panel 25 and a light signal received by the light receiving unit 26 are analyzed and coded, and a card for controlling input / output with the PC card 15 mounted in the card slot 27 Motor for driving the operation unit control unit 38, the video chip 40 for controlling display output to the television receiver 12 using the VRAM 42, the carriage motor 60 for moving the print head 63, the PF motor 61 for paper feeding, the pump motor 62, etc. Driver 44, head DAC 46 that generates a drive waveform for the print head 63, digital still USB connector 48 for host for connecting to peripheral device 17 such as a camera or a CD-R drive, USB connector 50 for device for connecting to computer (PC) 16, etc., CR encoder 64 for detecting the position of the carriage or paper PF encoder 65 that detects the position of feeding, DVD tray detection sensor 66 that detects the presence or absence of DVD in the DVD tray, paper detection sensor 67 that detects the presence or absence of paper in the paper feed mechanism, and paper that detects the presence or absence of paper in the paper tray A connector for connecting various sensors such as a tray detection sensor 68, a cover open sensor 69 for detecting that the cover 24 is open, a connector for connecting to the power source 19, and the like are provided. These units and connectors are connected to the main control unit 32 via buses and signal lines.

  The main control unit 32 develops an image file input from the PC card 15 via the card operation unit control unit 38 or an image file input from the peripheral device 17 via the host USB connector 48 according to the file format. A layout process is performed to create a print image, and this print image is subjected to processes such as color conversion to CMYK and binarization, and is converted into data that can be printed by the print head 63 to execute printing. Printing is executed based on a printer control command and print data input from the PC 16 via the USB connector 50. The main control unit 32 not only performs processing related to the execution of printing, but also performs various operations such as designation of an image to be printed, setting of layout, setting of printing conditions, etc. on the screen display on the television receiver 12 and the light receiving unit 26. Various processes are also executed when an operation signal is input from the operation panel 25.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the remote controller 90 includes a light emission control unit 91 that adjusts an optical signal corresponding to a button operation and emits light from the light emitting unit 92. As shown in the external view of FIG. 3, the remote controller 90 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a light emitting unit 92 is attached to the upper side surface in the figure. The remote controller 90 includes a power button 93a, an enlarge button 93b and a reduce button 93c for enlarging or reducing an image, a menu button 93d for displaying a menu, a button 93e for returning to the previous process or screen, and a process. OK button 93f for determining the image and selecting an image, left button 93g for moving the focus frame left and right and up and down, right button 93h, up button 93i, down button 93j, a process return button 93k for returning and advancing the process, and a process Buttons such as an advance button 93l, a number increase button 93m and a number decrease button 93n for increasing / decreasing the number of prints, a print start button 93o for starting printing, a print stop button 93p for stopping printing, and buttons 93q to 93t used for other processing A group is arranged. When the button of the remote control 90 configured in this way is operated by the operator, the light emission control unit 91 of the remote control 90 adjusts the signal corresponding to the button to an optical signal with a signal for identifying the device and the light emission unit 92 Emits light. When this optical signal is received by the light receiving unit 26, the card operation unit control unit 38 analyzes and codes the optical signal and passes it to the main control unit 32 as described above. The main control unit 32 executes each process based on the received code.

  Next, the operation of the printing apparatus 20 according to the embodiment configured as described above, particularly the operation when an image to be printed is arranged in a print image will be described. In the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, when the power is turned on, a menu screen (not shown) stored in advance in the ROM 34 is displayed on the television receiver 12, and when “applied print mode” is selected from this menu screen, it is stored in the ROM 34 in advance. A menu screen 100 of the applied print mode illustrated in FIG. 4 is displayed on the television receiver 12. As shown in the figure, the menu screen 100 includes a processing display area 102 for displaying processing stages, a menu item display area 104 for displaying menu items, and a guide display area 108 for easily displaying a button operation guide. Has been. Menu items displayed in the menu item display area 104 include “L size / album / frame printing” for printing using a normal template and “CD-R,” for printing directly on a CD-R or DVD-R. “DVD-R printing”, “other printing” for performing seal printing, printing by a free layout, and the like are prepared. The operator can move the focus frame by operating the upper button 93i and the lower button 93j of the remote controller 90, and can select a menu item by operating the OK button 93f.

  As described above, when an item is selected on the menu screen 100, the process proceeds to the print setting process as the next process, and the print setting screen 200 illustrated in FIG. 5 stored in advance in the ROM 34 is displayed on the television receiver 12. Similar to the menu screen 100, the print setting screen 200 includes a processing display area 202, a menu item display area 204, and a guide display area 208. Items set using the menu item display area 204 include paper type, paper size, layout, and the like. The paper type and paper size can be changed from the contents that change to toggle by operating the left button 93g and the right button 93h while the focus frame is adjusted to the paper type and paper size with the up button 93i and the down button 93j. This is done by displaying the contents. The layout is selected by operating the left button 93g and the right button 93h with the focus frame in alignment with the layout, and adjusting the focus frame to a desired template and operating the OK button 93f.

  When the print setting is performed in this way, the process proceeds to an image selection process as the next process, and an image selection screen 300 illustrated in FIG. 6 stored in advance in the ROM 34 is displayed on the television receiver 12. The image selection screen 300 includes a processing display area 302 similar to the processing display areas 102 and 202 of the menu screen 100 and the print setting screen 200, a print image display area 304 for displaying the print image 305, and an image for displaying a list of images. The display area 306 includes a guide display area 308 similar to the guide display areas 108 and 208 of the menu screen 100 and the print setting screen 200. Here, when displaying a list of images in the image display area 306, an image file is read from the PC card 15 or the like, and the read image file is resized to a display size (640 × 480 pixels in the embodiment). As a display image, the image is stored in a predetermined area of the SDRAM 36, and the stored display image is written into the VRAM 42 via the video chip 40 to be displayed and output to the television receiver 12.

  When the image selection screen 300 is displayed on the television receiver 12 in this way, the focus frame is adjusted to a desired image from the images displayed in a list in the image display area 306, and the OK button 93f is pressed. 7 is executed by the main control unit 32, and the image with the focus frame is arranged on the print image 305 with animation display (see FIG. 8). Hereinafter, this image arrangement process will be described.

  In the image arrangement process, first, as shown in FIG. 7, an animation image of the selected image (image with the focus frame adjusted) is generated (step S100). The animation image is generated by resizing a display image stored in a predetermined area of the SDRAM 42 to a predetermined size smaller than the display image. In the embodiment, the animation image is resized to a size in which the vertical size and the horizontal size of the display image are each halved (that is, 320 × 240 pixels in the embodiment).

  Subsequently, an intermediate display area when the image is displayed as an animation at an intermediate point on a straight line connecting the display position where the selected image is currently displayed and the arrangement position in the print image 305 where the selected image is arranged. Is set (step S110). As illustrated in FIG. 9, the intermediate display area is an area that determines the size of the image at the intermediate point where the selected image moves to the arrangement position in the print image 305. In the embodiment, in the intermediate display area, The vertical size and horizontal size of the image display position were each set to be 1.3 times larger.

  When the intermediate display area is set in this manner, the display position and size of the image in each frame of the animation display are displayed so that animation is displayed from the display position of the selected image to the arrangement position in the print image 305 via the intermediate display area. Is set (step S120). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing how to set the display position and size of an image in each frame. As shown in the figure, the display position of the image in each frame is set so that the image moves by a predetermined movement amount r for each frame. Further, the size of the image in each frame is increased from the intermediate display area to the intermediate display area at a ratio determined based on the size at the display position and the intermediate display area. Up to the arrangement position is determined and set by calculation so as to be reduced at a ratio determined based on the size in the intermediate display area and the size in the arrangement position. The setting of the display position and size of the image can be easily calculated based on the image at the display position, the intermediate display area, the coordinates of the four corners of the image at the arrangement position, and the like.

  Then, the image for each frame is generated and generated by enlarging or reducing the animation image generated in step S100 so that the images in each frame are sequentially displayed according to the set display position and size. The process of writing the image to the VRAM 42 via the video chip 40 is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, every 0.2 seconds) (steps S130 to S170). FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an image is animated by such processing. As shown in the figure, the selected image is animated so as to move while gradually expanding to the intermediate display area and to move while gradually reducing from the intermediate display area to the arrangement position in the print image 305. Therefore, the user can visually understand how the selected image is arranged on the print image 305.

  Thus, the process of writing the image of each frame into the VRAM 42 is repeated, and when the image of the last frame is written into the VRAM 42, the above-described display image is converted into a video so that the selected image is displayed at the arrangement position in the print image 305. The data is written into the VRAM 42 via the chip 40 (step S180), and this image arrangement process is terminated. As described above, when displaying an animation, a relatively low resolution image is repeatedly displayed using an animation image with a small size, and after the animation display is finished, the image is displayed as a still image at an arrangement position in the print image 305. A display image is used to display a relatively high resolution image. Thus, when an image is arranged in the print image 305 and the print start button 93o is pressed, printing is executed according to the contents of the print image 305.

  According to the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment described above, when the image selected from the images displayed in the list in the image display area 306 of the image selection screen 300 is arranged in the print image 305, the selected image is selected. An animation display that moves from the display position to the position in the print image 305 via the intermediate display area can be performed. Therefore, the user can visually understand how the selected image is arranged on the print image 305, and can realize a user interface that allows easy understanding of the operation content. In addition, since processing for generating an image of each frame for animation display is performed using an animation image smaller in size than the display image used when displaying a list in the image display area 306, animation using the display image is performed. Compared with the display, the load on the animation display can be reduced.

  Here, in the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, the VRAM 42 corresponds to screen data storage means, the video chip 40 corresponds to screen data output means, the SDRAM 36 corresponds to image storage means, and the image display area of the image selection screen 300 The main control unit 32 and the video chip 40 for displaying a list of images in 306 correspond to the image display means, the main control unit 32 and the video chip 40 for executing the processes in steps S100 to S170 correspond to the animation display means, and step S180. The main control unit 32 and the video chip 40 that execute the above processing correspond to image arrangement means, and the print image 305 corresponds to a print layout area.

  In the printing apparatus 20 according to the embodiment, animation is displayed so that the selected image moves while gradually expanding to the intermediate display area and moves while gradually reducing from the intermediate display area to the arrangement position in the print image 305. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various patterns are used such as moving to the intermediate display area while gradually reducing and moving from the intermediate display area to the arrangement position in the print image 305. An animation may be displayed. Of course, the intermediate display area may not be set. Also, animation may be displayed with other image processing effects other than enlargement / reduction, for example, animation may be displayed so that the selected image moves while rotating. In this case, an image display position and a rotation angle in each frame of animation display are set, and an image rotated at the set rotation angle is generated using the animation image and written into the VRAM 42. Of course, a plurality of image processing effects, such as rotation while enlarging or reducing, may be combined.

  In the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, the animation display is performed so as to move along a straight line connecting the display position of the selected image and the arrangement position in the print image 305. However, the printing apparatus 20 does not necessarily move along the straight line. For example, the animation display may be performed so as to move along a predetermined locus such as an appropriate curve connecting the display position and the arrangement position. Furthermore, it is not always necessary to move from the display position to the arrangement position, as long as the selected image displays an animation that moves in the direction of the print image 305.

  In the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, an animation is displayed when an image selected from the images displayed in the list in the image display area 306 of the image selection screen 300 is arranged in the print image 305. Any animation display may be used as long as the displayed image is arranged in the predetermined area and the animation is displayed to move to the predetermined area. Further, even if the animation display is not performed at the timing when the image is arranged in the predetermined area as described above, the image selected at an appropriate timing may be displayed as an animation with an image processing effect.

  In the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, the animation image is resized to half the vertical size and horizontal size of the display image, but the vertical size and horizontal size of the display image are respectively set. Any size smaller than the display image may be used, such as 1/3 size or 1/4 size.

  In the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, the outer shape of the printing apparatus main body 22 is 20 cm or less in height, 60 cm or less in width, and 60 cm or less in depth, but is not limited to such an outer shape, and has any shape. It doesn't matter.

  In the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, one of the side surfaces is the front surface 23, and the ink cartridge is attached or detached from the front surface 23, or is supplied and discharged. However, the ink cartridge is attached or detached from another portion, There is no problem even when paper feeding / discharging is performed from other parts.

  In the printing apparatus 20 of the embodiment, the television receiver 12 connected via the cable 14 is used as the output destination of the display output from the video chip 40. However, any other display device may be used as the output destination of the display output. .

  In the embodiments, the present invention for displaying an animation with an image processing effect of a selected image has been described as a form of the printing apparatus 20, but an image display for exclusively displaying an image on a display screen of the television receiver 12 or the like. It can be in the form of an output device, or in the form of various devices such as a digital still camera or a DVD video recorder for displaying such an image. Further, the control method of the image display output apparatus may be used.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course, it can be implemented in the form.

1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a printing system 10 including a printing apparatus 20. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of the printing system 10. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a menu screen 100. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a print setting screen 200. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image selection screen 300. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of image arrangement processing. Explanatory drawing explaining the mode at the time of arrange | positioning an image on the image selection screen 300. FIG. Explanatory drawing explaining the intermediate | middle display area of an animation display. Explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the position and magnitude | size of the image of each flame | frame are set. Explanatory drawing showing how the image is animated

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Printing system, 12 Television receiver, 14 Cable, 15 PC card, 16 PC, 17 Peripheral device, 19 Power supply, 20 Printing device, 22 Printing device main body, 23 Front, 24 Cover, 25 Operation panel, 26 Light-receiving part, 27 Card slot, 30 main board, 32 main control unit, 34 ROM, 36 SDRAM, 38 card operation unit control unit, 40 video chip, 42 VRAM, 44 motor driver, 46 head DAC, 48 host USB connector, 50 device use USB connector, 60 Carriage motor, 61 PF motor, 62 Pump motor, 63 Print head, 64 CR encoder, 65 PF encoder, 66 DVD tray detection sensor, 67 Paper detection sensor, 68 Paper tray detection sensor, 69 Cover open sensor, 90 remote control, 91 light emission control unit, 92 light emission unit, 93a power button, 93b enlarge button, 93c reduction button, 93d menu button, 93e return button, 93f OK button, 93g left button, 93h right button, 93i up Button, 93j down button, 93k process return button, 93l process advance button, 93m number increase button, 93n number decrease button, 93o print start button, 93p print stop button, 93q to 93t button, 100 menu screen, 102, 202, 302 Process display area 104, 204 Menu item display area 108, 208, 308 Guide display area 200 Print setting screen 300 Image selection screen 304 Print image display area 305 Print image 306 Image display area Area.

Claims (14)

An image display output device for displaying and outputting an image on a display screen of a connected display device,
Screen data storage means for storing screen data corresponding to the display screen;
Screen data output means for outputting the screen data stored in the screen data storage means to the display device;
Image storage means for storing an image of a predetermined size;
Image display means for updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the image so that the image stored in the image storage means is displayed on the display screen;
An animation image having a size smaller than the predetermined size of the selected image is used so that an image selected from the images displayed on the display screen is animated with a predetermined image processing effect. Animation display means for generating an image corresponding to each frame of the animation display and updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the generated image;
An image display output device comprising:   The image display output device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined image processing effect is an effect of scaling and / or rotating an image. The image display output device according to claim 1 or 2,
Image placement means for placing an image selected from images displayed on the display screen in a predetermined area of the display screen;
The animation display means is configured to display an animation in which the selected image is moved in the direction of the predetermined area when the selected image is arranged in the predetermined area by the image arrangement means. Means for updating the screen data of the data storage means;
Image display output device.   The animation display means displays the screen data so that the selected image moves along a predetermined trajectory from a display position of the selected image to an arrangement position to be arranged in the predetermined area. 4. The image display output device according to claim 3, which is means for updating screen data in the storage means.   The animation display means moves from the display position of the selected image to a predetermined position on the predetermined locus while the image is enlarged or reduced, and the image is reduced or enlarged from the predetermined position to the arrangement position. 5. The image display output device according to claim 4, which is means for updating the screen data of the screen data storage means so that the moving animation is displayed while moving. The image display output device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The image is formed as a rectangle,
The animation image is formed in a size in which the predetermined vertical size and horizontal size are 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.
Image display output device.   The image display output device according to claim 1, wherein the display device is a television receiver.   A printing apparatus comprising the image display output device according to claim 1, and further comprising print execution means for printing the image. A printing apparatus according to claim 8, comprising the image display output apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 7 according to claim 3 or claim 3,
The predetermined area is a print layout area;
The print execution means is means for printing an image arranged in the print layout area.
Printing device. The printing apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, wherein
Operation signal transmission means for converting operation information based on an operation of the operator into an optical signal and transmitting the optical signal;
An information reception analyzing means having a light receiving portion for receiving an optical signal from the operation signal transmitting means and an information analyzing portion for analyzing the operation information based on the optical signal received by the light receiving portion;
Operation control means for controlling the image display output device and the print execution means based on the operation information analyzed by the information reception analysis means;
A printing apparatus comprising:   The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein an external appearance is formed in a substantially box shape having a height of 20 cm or less, a width of 60 cm or less, and a depth of 60 cm or less.   12. The printing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein one of the side faces is a front face, and the printing recording material cartridge is attached to and detached from the front face.   13. The printing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein one of the side faces is a front face, and paper is fed and discharged from the front face. Image display output comprising screen data storage means for storing screen data corresponding to the display screen of the connected display device, and screen data output means for outputting the screen data stored in the screen data storage means to the display device An apparatus control method comprising:
(A) Store an image of a predetermined size,
(B) updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the image so that the stored image is displayed on the display screen;
(B) For an animation having a size smaller than the predetermined size of the selected image so that an image selected from the images displayed on the display screen is animated with a predetermined image processing effect Generating an image corresponding to each frame of the animation display using an image, and updating the screen data of the screen data storage means using the generated image;
A method for controlling an image display output device.

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