JP2006005840A - Photograph processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To have a degree of freedom in a layout change after image composition. <P>SOLUTION: After image composition, a user selects his desired image to edit out of images displayed on a template display area 25 and increases/decreases a magnification power of a box 28 indicative of "zooming rate" to correct image data 22 displayed on the template display area 25. Furthermore, an angle desired to rotate is inputted to a box 29 indicative of "image rotation" to rotate the image data 22. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic processing apparatus that synthesizes image data captured by a digital camera or the like with a predetermined template image.

  In recent years, digital cameras have become popular. Images taken with this digital camera are handled in the same way as silver halide photographs by being output by a printing device such as a printer. In addition, by synthesizing with various template images and printing out, it can be used for purposes other than photography, and image printing with added value can be realized.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that a photo frame-use letter including a photo frame surface on which an image is printed and a letter frame printed on the back surface is printed out.
JP 2003-266773 A

  However, in the conventional invention, when the target image to be combined with the image combining region of the template image is combined, the layout is determined uniformly based on the image size of the target image. For this reason, for example, it is not possible to change the layout of the image according to the user's preference, such as enlarging a part of the target image and synthesizing it in the image composition area, and a printed matter that satisfies the user's wishes. Could not be created.

  Furthermore, if the paper size required for printing the template image and the paper size actually set in the printing device are different, if the set paper size is smaller, a part of the template image is lost. It is printed in the state. In addition, when using a template image as a decorative cover, the size of the object to be decorated is determined in advance, so the print size must be the same size, and the set paper size must be compatible. There is a possibility that a part of the printed template image is lost.

  As described above, a printed matter printed in a state in which the paper size is not suitable must be discarded as a defective product, and there is a problem that the cost for printing such as printing paper and ink is wasted.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to increase the degree of freedom of layout change after image composition.

  Furthermore, another object is to reduce defects in the printed matter due to the size difference of the printing paper.

That is, the invention of claim 1 is a photographic processing apparatus for synthesizing at least one target image with a template image,
Thumbnail display means for displaying the target image as a thumbnail;
Image synthesizing means for selecting at least one of the thumbnail-displayed target images and synthesizing the selected target image with at least one image synthesis region formed in the template image;
Image adjusting means for enlarging or reducing the image size of the combined target image or adjusting the angle or position of the target image according to the region size of the image combining region;
And a printing unit that prints the combined template image on a printing paper.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, since the target image is displayed as a thumbnail, it is possible to combine the displayed image with the image combining area while actually viewing the image, thereby preventing a mistake that a different image is pasted by mistake. be able to.

  Further, since the combined target image can be enlarged or reduced, or the angle or position can be adjusted, a template image can be created according to the user's image before printing. As a result, since it is different from the user's own image after printing, it is possible to save the trouble of redoing again and to prevent the cost of printing such as printing paper and ink from being wasted.

The invention according to claim 2 is the photographic processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The image processing apparatus further comprises image size changing means for enlarging or reducing the template image to a predetermined size before printing the template image by the printing means.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the template image can be automatically enlarged or reduced to the predetermined size before printing the template image with the predetermined size. It is possible to prevent the production of a printed material larger or smaller than a predetermined dimension.

The invention of claim 3 is the photographic processing apparatus according to claim 2,
A discriminating means for comparing and discriminating between the paper size of the print paper necessary for printing the template image with the predetermined size and the paper size of the print paper set for printing;
The apparatus further comprises error notification means for notifying the operator of a paper size error when the paper size is determined to be incompatible by the determination by the determination means.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, in order to determine the suitability of the paper size and to notify the operator of an error, the template image is printed with a part of the template image missing on a paper smaller than the size of the template image. Such as printing paper and ink can be prevented from being wasted.

The invention of claim 4 is the photographic processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The template image is a developed view of a paper craft for making a predetermined shape.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, not only printing the target image as a photograph, but also synthesizing and printing the image on the paper craft, it is possible to enhance the added value compared to the normal paper craft and to differentiate from other products. it can.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the photographic processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect,
The image composition area of the template image is formed transparent by a transparent filter.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, an image composition area is formed by applying a transparent filter to the template image, so that a template image is newly created using a photo or other image in addition to the template image stored in the apparatus in advance. Can be created.

  Furthermore, by making the image composition area transparent, it is possible to superimpose the template image on the target image and perform image composition, which eliminates the need to store the synthesized image separately, reduces the memory capacity, and performs processing. Fast speed means less user wait time.

The invention of claim 6 is the photographic processing apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein
The template image is a developed view of a decorative cover.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, in addition to printing the target image as a photograph, the image is synthesized and printed on the decorative cover. For example, when a tissue box cover is produced as a decorative cover, Differentiating from other products with higher added value than tissue box cover.

The invention of claim 7 is the photographic processing apparatus according to claim 4 or 5,
The template image is a development view of a frame for photo decoration,
The developed view is characterized in that the target image and the frame frame are integrally printed, and the frame frame is formed to be three-dimensional by assembly.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, since the target image and the frame are printed together, it is possible to reduce the assembling work as compared with the case where the photograph is inserted into the photo decoration frame as in the prior art. In addition, since the printed frame frame is formed so as to be three-dimensional by assembling, it is more suitable for photo decoration than the one that just prints the frame frame pattern on the periphery of the photo. A frame can be formed and can be used as it is as a photo frame.

The invention of claim 8 is a photo processing method for synthesizing at least one target image with a template image,
A thumbnail display step for displaying the target image as a thumbnail;
Selecting at least one of the target images displayed as thumbnails, and combining the selected target image with at least one image combining region formed in the template image;
An image adjustment step for performing enlargement or reduction of the image size of the synthesized target image or adjusting the angle or position of the target image according to the region size of the image synthesis region;
And a printing step of printing the combined image of the template on a printing paper.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, since the target image is displayed as a thumbnail, it is possible to combine the displayed image with the image combining area while actually viewing the image, thereby preventing a mistake that a different image is pasted by mistake. be able to.

  Further, since the combined target image can be enlarged or reduced, or the angle or position can be adjusted, a template image can be created according to the user's image before printing. As a result, it is different from the user's own image after printing, so that it is possible to save the trouble of redoing again and to prevent the cost of printing such as printing paper and ink from being wasted.

The invention of claim 9 is the photographic processing method according to claim 8,
An image size changing step for enlarging or reducing the template image to a predetermined size is further performed between the image adjusting step and the printing step.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the template image can be automatically enlarged or reduced to the predetermined size before printing the template image with the predetermined size. It is possible to prevent the production of a printed material larger or smaller than a predetermined dimension.

The invention of claim 10 is the photographic processing method according to claim 9,
Between the image size changing step and the printing step,
A determination step of comparing and determining a paper size of the print paper necessary for printing the template image with the predetermined size and a paper size of the print paper set for printing;
An error notification step of notifying the operator of a paper size error when the paper size is determined to be incompatible by the determination in the determination step is further performed.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, in order to determine the suitability of the paper size and notify the operator of an error, the template image is printed with a part of the template image missing on a paper smaller than the size of the template image. Such as printing paper and ink can be prevented from being wasted.

  According to the present invention, the target image after image synthesis can be enlarged or reduced, or the angle or position can be adjusted, so that a template image according to the user's preference can be easily created. As a result, since it is different from the user's own image after printing, it is possible to save the trouble of redoing again and to prevent the cost of printing such as printing paper and ink from being wasted.

  In addition, since the template image can be automatically enlarged or reduced to the predetermined size before printing the template image with the predetermined size, it is possible to prevent a printed matter larger or smaller than the predetermined size from being created.

  In order to determine the suitability of the paper size and notify the operator of an error, an error such as a part of the template image being printed on a paper smaller than the size of the template image in advance is reported. Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the template image is a development view of paper craft. By printing and assembling the template image, it is possible to create a paper craft in which the target image is synthesized. Differentiate from products.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The following description of the preferred embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or its application.

<Embodiment 1>
[overall structure]
FIG. 1 shows a photographic processing apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This photo processing apparatus 100 obtains image data and order information, performs a necessary correction process, etc., and receives image data transmitted from the acceptance block A via the communication cable 1 as order information. And a printing block B for printing on the printing paper P.

[Reception block]
The reception block A is provided at an intermediate position in the vertical direction of the frame 5, a reception device 6 provided at the top of the wagon frame 5, a liquid crystal display 8 whose display screen is constituted by the touch panel 7, and the frame 5. And a flatbed scanner FS. On the front surface of the accepting device 6, a semiconductor drive 9 for reading out image data stored in a recording medium Ms composed of a flash memory, and image data stored in a disk-type recording medium Md such as a CD-R or DVD. And a disk drive 10 for reading the data.

  The flat bed scanner FS includes a main body 11 having a scanning table 13 made of transparent glass and a scanning head 14 disposed on the lower side of the scanning table 13, and a platen cover 12 attached to the main body 11 so as to be freely opened and closed. And.

  The scanning head 14 includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements (e.g., CCD) arranged in the main scanning direction and a light source. The scanning head 14 moves to the scanning table 13 by moving in the sub scanning direction orthogonal to the main scanning direction. An image of the placed scanning object is captured as image data that is color-separated into three primary colors of R (red), G (green), and B (blue).

[Print Block]
The print block B is arranged on the casing 15, two magazine housing portions Ba and Ba arranged at the lower part of the casing 15, and arranged on the upper part of the casing 15 and records image data on the print paper P. A printing unit Bb to be performed and an ink storage unit Bc disposed on the side of the housing 15 are provided. On the upper surface of the housing 15, a sorting unit 17 that receives the small-size print paper P sent out by the lateral feed belt 16 and a rack plate 18 that receives the large-size print paper P are disposed.

  The magazine housing portion Ba is configured to slide as the front wall body 15A slides, and to house the roll-shaped print paper P held by a magazine (not shown). The width of the print paper P stored in the lower magazine storage portion Ba is larger than that of the print paper P stored in the upper magazine storage portion Ba.

  When printing an image on the print paper P, the print paper P stored in one of the two magazine storage sections Ba and Ba is supplied to the print section Bb in a fixed step, and then An image is printed based on the image data while the supplied print paper P is transported symmetrically in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction, the print paper P on which the image is printed is cut into a predetermined size, and then the lateral feed belt 16 or the rack plate 18.

[Processing procedure]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the photo processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The following operations are performed by the touch panel 7 or by an external input device such as a keyboard or a mouse (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, in step S101, the recording medium Ms is inserted into the semiconductor drive 9, and image data (target image) recorded on the recording medium Ms is read.

  In step S102, the template creation mode is selected from the order screen displayed on the display 8 and activated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the template creation mode, a plurality of template images 20 with different colors and the like are displayed in a list. In the first embodiment, the template image 20 is a development view of the tissue box cover. The template image 20 has a plurality of image combining areas 21 for combining image data, and has various shapes.

  In step S103, the user selects a desired image from the plurality of template images 20, presses the “Next” button, and displays an image composition mode as shown in FIG. In the image composition mode, the display screen is vertically divided into two.

  The upper part of the screen is a template display area 25 for displaying the template image 20, and the template image 20 selected by the user is displayed. The lower part of the screen is a thumbnail display area 26 for displaying the image data 22 as a thumbnail, and the image data 22 read from the recording medium Ms is displayed as a thumbnail. A box 27 indicating “display size” at the upper right of the screen is for changing the screen display magnification of the template image 20.

  In step S104, one of the plurality of image data 22 displayed in the thumbnail display area 26 is selected and dragged toward the template display area 25, and one of the plurality of image composition areas 21 of the template image 20 is selected. By selecting and dropping the image data 22, the image data 22 is synthesized in the image synthesis area 21. After repeating such drag and drop of the image data 22 to synthesize the image data 22 into all the image composition areas 21 of the template image 20, the “Close” button at the lower right of the screen is pressed to end the image composition mode.

  Next, in step S105, an image editing mode as shown in FIG. 5 is activated. In the image editing mode, the template image 20 that has been subjected to image composition in step S104 is displayed in the template display area 25, and the selected image data 22 is selected by selecting one of the plurality of image data 22 that has been synthesized. An editing screen for zoom ratio and image rotation related to the image data 22 is displayed at the right end of the screen.

  In step S106, the zoom rate and image angle of the selected image data 22 are changed by the user. Specifically, the image data 22 displayed in the template display area 25 is enlarged or reduced by increasing or decreasing the magnification of the box 28 indicating “zoom rate”. Further, the image data 22 is rotated by inputting an angle to be rotated in the box 29 indicating “image rotation”. Below the box 29, a button for rotating the image data 22 by 90 °, 180 °, or −90 ° is provided, and numerical input of the rotation angle is facilitated. In this image editing mode, the position of the combined image data 22 can be changed.

  After the editing of the image data 22, the button indicating “print” is pressed, the output size of the template image 20 is determined in step S107, and the template image 20 is enlarged or reduced according to the output size to have a predetermined size. Set the printable state with.

  In step S108, the paper size of the print paper P accommodated in the print block B is determined, and it is determined whether or not the output size of the template image matches the paper size of the print paper P.

  If “YES” at step S108, the process branches to step S109 to print out the template image 20. If the determination in step S108 is “NO”, the process branches to step S110 to notify the operator that the paper size is incompatible, and the process returns to step S108 again. Through the processing as described above, the printing of the template image 20 combined with the image data 22 is completed.

  FIG. 6 is a development view of the tissue box cover in which the template image 20 is printed on the printing paper P by the above processing procedure. In FIG. 6, unnecessary parts (the “deleted” part in the figure) of the tissue box cover are deleted, bent along the fold line, and an adhesive is applied to the margin to assemble and assembled, as shown in FIG. 7. An image-synthesized tissue box cover like this is completed.

  In the first embodiment, the tissue box cover is used as the template image 20, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any template having the image composition area 21 may be used. Further, the shape, number and arrangement of the image composition area 21 formed in the template image 20 are arbitrary and are not limited to those of the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to the photo processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a tissue in which the image data 22 of the digital camera photographed by the user is synthesized simply by synthesizing the image according to the guide display displayed on the screen. A box cover can be created, and a high-value-added print output service can be provided.

  Further, it is determined whether the paper size of the print paper P accommodated in the print block B and the output size of the template image 20 on the tissue box cover are suitable. If the paper size is not suitable, an error notification is sent to the operator. By doing so, it is possible to prevent printing in a state where a part of the template image 20 is lost, and it is possible to prevent the printing paper P and ink from being wasted.

<Embodiment 2>
FIG. 8 is a development view of the frame 30 for photo decoration. Since the image data synthesis procedure in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, the shape and assembly of the frame 30 for photo decoration obtained by print output will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a rectangular image composition region 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the photo decoration frame 30. The image composition area 31 is formed so as to be approximately the same size as an actual silver salt photograph.

  A frame frame 32 is provided at the periphery of the image composition region 31. The frame frame 32 is formed to be a three-dimensional frame by assembling. Specifically, unnecessary portions at the four corners of the frame 32 are removed to form a gap, and an engaging protrusion 33 is formed on one side facing the gap and a margin is placed on the other side. A portion 34 is formed. Further, a cut 35 is formed in the center of the marginal portion 34.

  Then, a sheet having a three-dimensional structure as shown in FIG. 9 is formed by bending the sheet along a folding line drawn on the frame frame 32 and inserting and engaging the engagement protrusions 33 in the notches 35. A decorative frame 30 is formed. As a result, a three-dimensional photo frame excellent in design properties in which the photograph and the frame are integrated is completed.

  In addition, it can give a high-class feeling by giving the print surface of the frame frame 32 imitating a wood or aluminum material, for example, and can also make it excellent in design property.

  Further, as a modification of the photo decoration frame 30, a photo decoration frame 40 as shown in FIG. 10 is conceivable. As shown in FIG. 10, a frame support 41 is added to the above-described photo decoration frame 30.

  By assembling the photo decoration frame 40 and using the frame support 41 as the bottom surface, it can function as a photo stand as it is, and the convenience is further enhanced.

<Embodiment 3>
FIG. 12 is a development view of the paper craft 50 of the automobile. As shown in FIG. 12, in the template image of the paper craft 50, the window glass positions of the front part, both side parts, and the rear part of the automobile are specified in the image composition area 51, and the part is transparently formed by applying a transparent filter to the part. Has been.

  Furthermore, as a modification of the automobile paper craft 50, an automobile paper craft 60 as shown in FIG. 13 can be considered. In this case, the sunroof portion of the automobile is designated as the image composition region 61, and a transparent filter is applied to the portion to form a transparent portion.

  As described above, the paper crafts 50 and 60 for automobiles can be created by combining the image data with the template image subjected to the transparent filter and printing it on the print paper. Then, after printing, unnecessary parts are deleted, and the paper crafts 50 and 60 expressing a state where a person is on the automobile can be created by assembling by bending and bonding.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a paper craft that satisfies the user's wishes is obtained by changing the enlargement ratio and image angle of a designated image after combining image data with a template image for a photo processing apparatus. Since a highly practical effect that it can be created is obtained, it is extremely useful and has high industrial applicability.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, a print is created by directly printing on a print sheet using an inkjet printer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, image data is exposed on photographic paper, and the exposed print is printed. The print may be created by developing and drying the paper.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a photographic processing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the photographic processing apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state which displayed template creation mode. It is a figure which shows the state which displayed the image composition mode. It is a figure which shows the state which displayed the image edit mode. It is an expanded view of the tissue box cover in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a completion figure when the tissue box cover in Embodiment 1 of this invention is assembled. It is an expanded view of the frame for photo decoration in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a completion figure when the frame for photo decoration in Embodiment 2 of the present invention is assembled. It is a modification of the expanded view of the frame for photo decoration in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a completion figure when the frame for photo decoration in the modification of Embodiment 2 of this invention is assembled. It is an expanded view of the paper craft of the motor vehicle in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is the modification of the expanded view of the paper craft of the motor vehicle in Embodiment 3 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

20 Template Image 21 Image Composition Area 22 Image Data 25 Template Display Area 26 Thumbnail Display Area 27 Box 28 Box 29 Box 30 Frame Frame for Photo Decoration 50 Paper Craft 100 Photo Processing Device A Reception Block B Print Block P Print Paper

Claims (10)

A photographic processing apparatus for synthesizing at least one target image with a template image,
Thumbnail display means for displaying the target image as a thumbnail;
Image synthesizing means for selecting at least one of the thumbnail-displayed target images and synthesizing the selected target image with at least one image synthesis region formed in the template image;
Image adjusting means for enlarging or reducing the image size of the combined target image or adjusting the angle or position of the target image according to the region size of the image combining region;
A photographic processing apparatus comprising: a printing unit configured to print the template image obtained by the image synthesis on a printing paper. The photographic processing apparatus according to claim 1,
A photographic processing apparatus further comprising image size changing means for enlarging or reducing the template image to a predetermined size before printing the template image by the printing means. The photographic processing apparatus according to claim 2,
A discriminating means for comparing and discriminating between the paper size of the print paper necessary for printing the template image with the predetermined size and the paper size of the print paper set for printing;
A photo processing apparatus, further comprising: an error notifying unit for notifying an operator of a paper size error when the paper size is determined to be incompatible as determined by the determining unit. The photographic processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The photographic processing apparatus, wherein the template image is a developed view of a paper craft for making a predetermined shape. The photographic processing apparatus according to claim 4,
An image composition area of the template image is formed transparent by a transparent filter. In the photographic processing device according to claim 4 or 5,
The photographic processing apparatus, wherein the template image is a developed view of a decorative cover. In the photographic processing device according to claim 4 or 5,
The template image is a development view of a frame for photo decoration,
The development view is characterized in that the target image and the frame frame are printed integrally and formed so that the frame frame becomes three-dimensional by assembly. A photo processing method for synthesizing at least one target image with a template image,
A thumbnail display step for displaying the target image as a thumbnail;
Selecting at least one of the target images displayed as thumbnails, and combining the selected target image with at least one image combining region formed in the template image;
An image adjustment step for performing enlargement or reduction of the image size of the synthesized target image or adjusting the angle or position of the target image according to the region size of the image synthesis region;
A photographic processing method comprising: performing a printing step of printing the template image combined with the image on a printing paper. The photo processing method according to claim 8, wherein
A photographic processing method, further comprising an image size changing step of enlarging or reducing the template image to a predetermined size between the image adjusting step and the printing step. The photo processing method according to claim 9,
Between the image size changing step and the printing step,
A determination step of comparing and determining a paper size of the print paper necessary for printing the template image with the predetermined size and a paper size of the print paper set for printing;
A photo processing method, further comprising: an error notification step of notifying an operator of a paper size error when the paper size is determined to be incompatible by the determination in the determination step.

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