JP2007168645A - Train diagram creating device, method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a train diagram creating device capable of simplifying a printing process. <P>SOLUTION: The train diagram creating device is equipped with a disposition means which disposes a symbol figure on the different image layer in the drawing area according to the indicating content of color specification information and the diagram data included in the diagram data input through an input means, a decomposition means which decomposes color tone specified by the color tone specification information into the predetermined color components based on the color tone specification information of the symbol figure disposed on each image layer, and a plate making data output means which combines the symbol figure having a common color component among the decomposed color components, disposes the symbol figure every combined color component on the different image layer, and outputs as the plate making data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a train diagram creation device, a train diagram creation method, and a program for supporting creation of a train diagram.

  Conventionally, train schedule creation devices using information equipment such as EWS (Engineering WorkStation) and personal computers have been proposed. For example, train schedules are created automatically, and this train diagram is necessary for each peripheral device. A train diagram creation device has been proposed that extracts, edits, and outputs passenger guidance text, route control information, and a station timetable (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The train schedule created by the train schedule creation device, etc., is printed on a paper medium such as printing paper by a printing company, and is provided for train operation plan promotion by a train crew as a train operation plan chart. become. In addition, in order to improve the visibility and readability, a train operation plan chart by color printing in which the train type is color-coded is often used.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG.9 and FIG.10, the procedure until a train operation plan chart is printed is demonstrated.
First, on the user side who creates the train diagram that is the original map of the train operation plan chart, the color tone included in the train diagram created by the train diagram creation device described above is C (cyan), M (magenta), (Y (Yellow)) and K (Black) are output to a paper medium for each color component, thereby creating a copy original for each color (step (1) in FIG. 9). Then, when creating the manuscript, position registration information such as registration marks and trim marks, which are used as a guide for positioning and cutting positions of the manuscripts, is added to each manuscript. . In addition, in FIG. 9, the case where the color tone of Y (yellow) is not included in the produced train diagram is illustrated.

  When an original document for each color created by the user is submitted to the printer, the original document for each color is photoengraved by the electrophotographic method to create data for platemaking for each color (FIG. 10). Step (2)). Here, since a train diagram (a manuscript original) is generally long, in this photolithography process, the train is divided into predetermined ranges (corresponding to wavy rectangular ranges in the figure) that can be imaged by the imaging device. Thus, a plurality of plate-making data constituting one original document is created for each color. Then, after printing based on the plate-making data for each color is superimposed on one printing paper by a predetermined printing machine, it is cut based on the position registration information described above (step (3) in FIG. 10). The train operation chart 1 is created by connecting the plurality of cut printing sheets by gluing or the like (step (4) in FIG. 10).

  In addition, with the creation of a train diagram, a train diagram creation device capable of creating timetable data indicating the departure and / or arrival time of a train has been put into practical use. The created timetable data is printed on a paper medium such as printing paper by being submitted to a printing company in the same manner as the train schedule described above, and posted on the station premises as a train timetable (hereinafter, posted on the station premises). The timetable will be used for checking the train operation. In addition, in the station bulletin timetable, a timetable by color printing in which the train type and the like are color-coded is often used in order to improve visibility and readability.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, a procedure until the station bulletin timetable is printed will be described.
First, on the user side who creates timetable data, time data (departure time / arrival time) and timetable data including train types such as “normal” and “express” are input to the train timetable creation apparatus described above. Thus, timetable data is created for each station to be created, and is printed as a station timetable form on a paper medium such as printing paper (step (1) in the figure).

When the printed station timetable form is submitted to the printing company, the printing company will manually create station posting timetable data that will be the original drawing of the station posting timetable based on this station timetable form. Then, the station posting timetable data is printed on a trial print by a predetermined printing machine (step (2) in the figure). Then, the trial-printed timetable for station posting is returned to the user side, and the content is confirmed by the user (step (3) in the figure). After the confirmation work by the user is completed, on the printer side, the station bulletin timetable data is printed by a predetermined printing machine, and the station bulletin timetable is output (step (4) in the figure). When the station bulletin timetable data is composed of a plurality of colors, the station bulletin timetable data is the same for each color component of C (cyan) M (magenta) Y (yellow) K (black). The color station bulletin timetable is created by being superimposed on the paper medium and printed.
The station posting timetable created as described above is laminated and then posted near the ticket gates and platforms of each station.
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  However, in the above-described train diagram printing process, when making a photographic plate, a lens aberration between the imaging lens used for the photographic plate making, an artificial operation error, etc. may cause a gap between the original and the photographic plate. An error may occur, and an error may also occur when cutting or connecting printed sheets. In addition, since the manuscript original is created with a paper medium, it is easily affected by moisture or the like due to the outside air, which may contribute to errors that occur during photoengraving. As described above, since there are a plurality of processes that lead to the deterioration of the quality of the train operation chart, there is a problem that the work accompanying the quality improvement of the printed image becomes complicated.

  In addition, since the station bulletin timetable data, which is the original drawing of the station bulletin timetable, is created manually in the above-mentioned station bulletin board timetable printing process, the time is transcribed due to human error. Since there is a possibility that an error or a mistake in the color of the train type may occur, it is indispensable for the user to check the contents of the timetable data for station posting, and the work becomes complicated.

  Moreover, in the technique of patent document 1, since it does not consider at all about the printing of the produced train diamond, it prints in the procedure mentioned above, Therefore The above-mentioned subject cannot be solved. In addition, no consideration is given to the printing of the timetable, and printing is performed according to the above-described procedure, and thus the above-described problem cannot be solved.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a train diagram creation device capable of simplifying a printing process.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A train diagram comprising: an input means for inputting diagram data; and a train diagram generating means for generating a train diagram by arranging a symbol figure including a train operation line in the drawing area based on the input diagram data. In the creation device,
Arrangement means for arranging the symbol figures on different image layers in the drawing area according to the color tone designation information included in the diagram data and the instruction content of the diagram data;
Separation means for decomposing the color tone designated by the color tone designation information into predetermined color components based on the color tone designation information of the symbol graphic arranged on each image layer;
Among the symbol graphics of the separated color components, the symbol graphics having a common color component are synthesized, the symbol graphics for the synthesized color components are arranged on different image layers, and output as plate-making data. Output means;
It is characterized by having.

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1,
A timetable generating means for generating a timetable data by arranging a symbol graphic including a departure and / or arrival time of a train in the drawing area based on the inputted diagram data is provided.

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2,
The predetermined color component is C (cyan) M (magenta) Y (yellow) K (black).

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A storage control means for storing the outputted data for plate making in a storage medium is provided.

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claim 4,
The storage medium is detachable from a train diagram creation device main body.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 6 provides:
Train diagram creation comprising: input means for inputting diagram data; and train diagram generating means for generating a train diagram by arranging a symbol graphic including a train operation line in a drawing area based on the input diagram data A train diagram creation method in an apparatus,
An arrangement step of arranging the symbol graphic on different image layers in the drawing area in accordance with the color tone designation information included in the diamond data and the instruction content of the diamond data,
A separation step of separating the color tone designated by the color tone designation information into predetermined color components based on the color tone designation information of the symbol graphic arranged on each image layer;
Among the symbol graphics of the separated color components, the symbol graphics having a common color component are synthesized, the symbol graphics for the synthesized color components are arranged on different image layers, and output as plate-making data. An output process;
It is characterized by including.

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to claim 6,
A timetable generating step of generating a timetable data by arranging a symbol graphic including a departure and / or arrival time of a train in the drawing area based on the input diagram data is characterized.

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 6 or 7,
The predetermined color component is CMYK.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention described in claim 9
Train diagram creation comprising: input means for inputting diagram data; and train diagram generating means for generating a train diagram by arranging a symbol graphic including a train operation line in a drawing area based on the input diagram data To the computer of the device,
An arrangement function for arranging the symbol graphic on different image layers in the drawing area in accordance with the color tone designation information included in the diamond data and the instruction content of the diamond data,
A separation function for separating the color tone designated by the color tone designation information into predetermined color components based on the color tone designation information of the symbol graphic arranged on each image layer;
Among the symbol graphics of the separated color components, the symbol graphics having a common color component are synthesized, the symbol graphics for the synthesized color components are arranged on different image layers, and output as plate-making data. Output function,
Is realized.

Furthermore, the invention of claim 10 is the invention of claim 9,
In the computer,
Based on the inputted diagram data, a symbol graphic including a departure and / or arrival time of a train is arranged in the drawing area to realize a timetable generating function for generating timetable data.

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 11 is the invention according to claim 9 or 10,
The predetermined color component is CMYK.

  According to the first, sixth, and ninth aspects of the present invention, the symbol graphic constituting the train diagram is decomposed into predetermined color components, and the symbol having a common color component among the decomposed symbol graphic of each color component. It is possible to synthesize the figures, place the synthesized symbol figures for the respective color components on different image layers, and output them as plate-making data. As a result, the printing machine of the printing company can directly print based on the data for plate making, so that the printing process can be simplified.

  According to the second, seventh, and tenth aspects of the present invention, the symbol graphic constituting the timetable data is decomposed into predetermined color components, and among the decomposed symbol graphic of each color component, there is a common color component. Symbol figures can be combined, and the combined symbol figures for each color component can be arranged on different image layers and output as plate-making data. As a result, the printing machine of the printing company can directly print based on the data for plate making, and it is possible to omit creation of station bulletin timetable data and confirmation work by the user. Can be simplified.

  According to the third, eighth, and eleventh aspects of the present invention, since the plate-making data can be output based on the CMYK color components generally used in color printing, the versatility of the plate-making data is improved. be able to.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the data for plate making can be stored in the storage medium, the data for plate making can be stored for a long time.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the data for plate making can be stored in the storage medium M which can be attached to and detached from the diagram creating apparatus main body, the data for plate making is provided to the printer through the storage medium. can do.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the scope of the invention is not limited to the illustrated examples.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a train diagram creation apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the train diagram creation device 10 is an information device such as an EWS (Engineering WorkStation) or a personal computer.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the train diagram creation device 10 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 12, an operation unit 13, a storage unit 14, a loading unit 15, a communication control unit 16, and the like. Has been.

  The control unit 11 inputs and outputs data to and from each functional unit constituting the train diagram creation apparatus 10, and performs CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access). Memory) and the like. More specifically, the control unit 11 reads the system program and the train diagram creation program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 14 and executes the program by developing it in a work memory formed in the RAM. To control each part.

  Specifically, the control part 11 implement | achieves the function which produces | generates a train diagram as a train diagram production | generation means by cooperation with the train diagram creation program memorize | stored in ROM or the memory | storage part 14. FIG. This train diagram creation program is, for example, an image drawing program or the like, and is software that can draw a color image such as vector data or raster data based on instruction information input via the operation unit 13. is there.

  The control unit 11 (train diagram generation means) generates a train diagram based on the diagram data input via the operation unit 13, and outputs the train diagram as plate making data. Then, the control unit 11 stores the outputted plate-making data in the storage medium M loaded in the storage unit 14 or a storage medium loading unit 151 described later. Here, the data for plate making corresponds to the data for plate making created by the electrophotographic plate making shown in the explanation of FIG. 5, and is composed of symbol graphics colored for each color component of CMYK. Image data.

  The display unit 12 includes a display control circuit, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, and the like, and performs screen display based on display data input from the control unit 11.

The operation unit 13 includes a keyboard having cursor keys, character / number input keys, various function keys, and the like, and a pointing device such as a mouse. The operation unit 13 receives an instruction signal input by key operation or mouse operation on the keyboard. Output to the control unit 11.
The user of the train diagram creation device 10 can input diagram data as instruction information related to train diagram creation via the operation unit 13. Here, in the diagram data, type instruction information for indicating the type of symbol graphic (for example, train line (train line), specific symbol image data, etc.) to be arranged in the drawing area, which will be described later, and arrangement in the drawing area Color control information indicating the color tone of the symbol graphic to be performed is included, and the control unit 11 (diamond generating means) uses the color tone instruction information to indicate the symbol graphic specified by the type specification information of the diamond data. Arrange in the drawing area in the specified color. Moreover, character information (text data) can be input as diagram data, and the control unit 11 (train diagram generation means) uses a character string designated by the text data as a symbol graphic as font data to be described later. Are arranged in the drawing area in the color tone designated by the color tone designation information.

  The storage unit 14 includes a storage medium (not shown) in which programs, data, and the like are stored in advance, and is configured by a magnetic or optical storage medium or a semiconductor memory. The storage medium stores a system program, various processing programs corresponding to the system, a train diagram creation program, data processed by the various processing programs, and the like. Each program is stored in the form of a computer readable program code, and the control unit 11 sequentially executes operations according to the program code.

  The memory | storage part 14 has memorize | stored beforehand the condition information required for preparation of the train diagram by the train diagram production | generation means mentioned above. Here, the condition information includes the train use number at each station related to the creation of the train schedule, the type of train to be created, the operation section (first station, intermediate station, and destination station), and the like in the storage unit 14. It is stored in advance in the form of a database or table. In addition, the storage unit 14 stores in advance image information including chart image data, various template image data, font data, and the like that are arranged as symbol figures when creating a train diagram. The image information is stored in the storage unit 14. It is stored in advance in the form of a database or table.

  The control unit 11 (diamond generation means) reads the condition information and / or image information stored in the storage unit 14 in accordance with the diamond data input via the operation unit 13 and reads the image layer in the drawing area as a symbol graphic. A train diagram is generated by arranging the train streak designated by the diagram data as a symbol graphic on the image layer in the drawing area. And the control part 11 outputs the data for platemaking based on this train diagram. Train schedule generation will be described later.

  The loading unit 15 includes a storage medium loading unit 151, and stores various data in the storage medium M loaded in the storage medium loading unit 151 according to the control of the control unit 11. Further, various data stored in the storage medium M are read according to the control of the control unit 11. Here, the storage medium M is a non-volatile storage medium composed of a magnetic or optical storage medium or a semiconductor memory that is detachable from the storage medium loading unit 151. For example, the storage medium M is a flash memory, MO (Magneto-Optical), or the like. ) Disk, CD-R / RW, DVD ± R / RW, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and the like, and the loading unit 15 has a configuration corresponding to the storage method of the storage medium M.

  The communication control unit 16 is an interface that enables transmission / reception of various data exchanged with an information processing terminal such as a server or a PC outside the train diagram creation apparatus 10.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, a train diagram generation procedure performed by the train diagram creation device 10 having the above-described configuration will be described.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of plate making data output processing related to outputting plate making data. In addition, this process has shown the process performed by the control part 11 (train schedule production | generation means).

  First, when instruction information for train train creation is input from the user via the operation unit 13, chart image data is obtained from the image information stored in the storage unit 14 by the control unit 11 (train diagram generation means). The chart image data is read out and arranged on the same image layer in the drawing area (step S11). Here, the image layer means a virtual image data layer for displaying image data (symbol figures) in a layered manner by XOR calculation or the like.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the process performed in step S11 described above.
Here, by arranging the chart image data B read from the storage unit 14 in the drawing area A shown in FIG. 3A, the basis of train diagram creation as shown in FIG. A mount (hereinafter referred to as background image layer LB) is formed. Here, in the chart image data B, a cover name, a station name column, a time scale, a station line, a legend column, an entry / exit mark, etc. are drawn in advance, and these plural chart image data B are continuously arranged in combination. Thus, the background image layer LB, which is the basis for train schedule creation, is formed. In the present embodiment, the arrangement of the chart image data B is automatically performed by the control unit 11 (train diagram generation means). However, the arrangement is not limited to this, and the user manually operates the operation unit 13. It is good also as a mode to arrange.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the process waits until the diamond data is input via the operation unit 13 (step S12; No). If it is determined that the diamond data is input (step S12; Yes), the corresponding diamond is displayed. Depending on the type instruction information and the color tone instruction information included in the data, the symbol graphics are arranged on different image layers, and this image layer is superimposed on the background image layer (step S13), and then to step S14. And migrate.

  In subsequent step S14, it is determined whether or not the input of the diamond data is completed, and when the instruction information for continuing the input of the diamond data is input via the operation unit 13 (step S14; No), It returns to step S12 again. Further, when the instruction information for ending the input of the diagram data is input via the operation unit 13 (step S14; Yes), the process proceeds to step S15.

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the steps performed in steps S12 to S14.
Symbol figures such as train streaks are arranged on the background image layer in accordance with the diagram data input via the operation unit 13. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the type instruction information and the color tone included in the diagram data are displayed. Depending on the instruction information, they are arranged on different image layers L1 to L5. In FIG. 3, the image layers L1, L2, and L3 for arranging the train lines for each color, the image layer L4 for arranging the train number and the entry / exit mark, and the image layer L5 for arranging other marks of the same color are arranged. These image layers are shown as being superimposed on the background image layer LB.

  Returning to FIG. 2, in step S <b> 15, the color tone of the symbol graphic arranged in the background image layer and the image layer superimposed on the background image layer is changed to C (cyan) M based on the color tone designation information related to the symbol graphic. (Magenta) Y (yellow) K (black) color components are separated (step S15). For example, when the color tone instruction information related to the symbol graphic arranged in each image layer indicates an intermediate color composed of any combination of CMYK color components, the intermediate color is decomposed into CMYK color components. Become.

  Subsequently, symbol graphics having a common color component among the symbol graphics separated into the respective color components are synthesized, and the symbol graphics for each synthesized color component are arranged on different image layers, respectively. It is output as data (step S16). Then, the plate-making data is stored in the storage medium M (step S17), and this process is terminated.

  The storage medium M in which the data for plate making is stored is submitted to the printer. Then, a train operation chart is printed directly from the plate making data by a printing machine of a printing company, and is used for train operation plan promotion by a train crew or the like.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the steps performed in steps S15 and S16.
In step S15, the symbol graphic arranged in each image layer is decomposed into C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and K (black) color components based on the color tone designation information related to the symbol graphic. . For example, in FIG. 4, symbol graphics arranged in the image layers LB, L1, L4 (XXX portion) and L5 are K colors, symbol graphics arranged in the image layers L2 and L4 (YYY portion) are M colors, image layers It is assumed that the symbol graphics arranged in L3 and L4 (ZZZ portion) have C color tone instruction information. In this case, the symbol graphic arranged in each image layer is synthesized with the symbol graphic having a common color component in step S16, and the symbol graphic for each synthesized color component is different as shown in FIG. It is arranged on the image layer (LK, LM, LC). In this case, since the symbol figures arranged in each image layer are previously decomposed by CMYK, step S15 may be skipped and the process may immediately proceed to step S16.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the train diagram generated according to the diagram data input via the operation unit 13 is decomposed into CMYK color components, and each symbol component is integrated for each color component. Can be output as data for plate making. As a result, the printing machine of the printing company can directly print based on the data for plate making, so that the printing process can be simplified.
In addition, since the plate-making data can be output based on CMYK color components which are generally used in color printing, the versatility of the plate-making data can be improved. Due to the versatility of this plate-making data, even if it is necessary to match the color tone of the created drawing (train diagram) to the color tone specified by CI (Corporate Identity), the printer can easily change it. it can.
In addition, since the data for plate making can be stored in the storage medium M that can be attached to and detached from the train diagram creation device 10 main body, the data for plate making can be provided to the printer through the storage medium M.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the train diagram creation device 10 will be described. For simplification of description, the same elements as those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

First, with reference to FIG. 1, the internal structure of the train schedule creation apparatus 10 in 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated.
The control part 11 implement | achieves the function which produces | generates timetable data as a timetable production | generation means by cooperation with the timetable preparation program memorize | stored in ROM or the memory | storage part 14. FIG. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the timetable creation program is a program that operates in association with generation of a train schedule, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be a program that operates alone for timetable creation.

  A user of the train diagram creation device 10 can input diagram data as instruction information related to creation of a timetable via the operation unit 13. Here, in the diagram data, type instruction information that indicates the type of symbol graphic (for example, train type such as time (departure time / arrival time), “normal”, “express”, etc.) arranged in a drawing area to be described later And the color tone instruction information for instructing the color tone of the symbol graphic arranged in the drawing area are included, and the control unit 11 (timetable generating means) is instructed by the type instruction information of the diagram data. The diagram is arranged in the drawing area in the color tone designated by the color tone designation information. Further, it is possible to input character information (text data) as diagram data, and the control unit 11 (timetable generating means) converts a character string designated by the text data into a symbol figure as font data described later. Are arranged in the drawing area in the color tone designated by the color tone designation information.

  The control unit 11 (time table generating means) generates time table data based on the diagram data input via the operation unit 13, and outputs the time table data as plate making data. Then, the control unit 11 stores the output plate-making data in the storage medium M loaded in the storage unit 14 or the storage medium loading unit 151. Here, the data for plate making is image data composed of timetable data color-coded for each color component of CMYK.

  The storage unit (not shown) of the storage unit 14 includes a system program, various processing programs corresponding to the system, a train schedule creation program, etc., as well as data processed by the above-described timetable creation program and various processing programs, etc. Remember.

  The storage unit 14 stores in advance condition information necessary for creating the timetable by the timetable generating means described above. Here, the condition information includes train number, train type, line ward name, station name, train classification (weekday / holiday classification, top / bottom classification), time information (departure time / arrival time), number information (departure number / arrival number) , Etc., and information on the departure and arrival times at each station of each train, and is stored in advance in the storage unit 14 in a database or table form. In addition, the storage unit 14 stores in advance image information including chart image data, various template image data, font data, and the like that are arranged as symbol graphics when creating the timetable. This image information is stored in the storage unit 14. It is stored in advance in the form of a database or table.

  The control unit 11 (timetable generating means) reads the condition information and / or image information stored in the storage unit 14 in accordance with the diagram data input via the operation unit 13, and displays the image in the drawing area as a symbol graphic. Timetable data is generated by arranging on a layer. And the control part 11 outputs the data for plate making based on timetable data.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIGS. 6 to 8, a procedure for generating timetable data performed by the train schedule creation device 10 having the above-described configuration will be described.
In the present embodiment, the plate-making data output process of FIG. 2 shows a process executed by the control unit 11 (timetable generating means).

  First, when instruction information for creating timetable data is input from the user via the operation unit 13, chart image data is read from the image information stored in the storage unit 14, and the chart image data is They are arranged on the same image layer in the drawing area (step S11).

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the process performed in step S11 described above.
Here, by arranging the chart image data B read from the storage unit 14 in the drawing area A shown in FIG. 6A, the basis for creating the time chart data as shown in FIG. 6B. A mount (hereinafter referred to as background image layer LB) is formed. Here, in the chart image data B, a cover name, a station name column, a time scale, and the like are drawn in advance. The chart image data B is preferably designed in accordance with the format of the station bulletin timetable, and in this way, the created timetable data can be handled as station bulletin timetable data. Therefore, the station bulletin timetable can be printed immediately from the station bulletin data. In the present embodiment, the arrangement of the chart image data B is automatically performed by the control unit 11 (timetable generating means). However, the arrangement is not limited to this, and the user manually operates the operation unit 13. It is good also as a mode to arrange.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the input of diamond data is waited (step S12; No), and when it is determined that the diamond data is input via the operation unit 13 (step S12; Yes), it is included in this diamond data. In accordance with the type instruction information and the color instruction information, the symbol graphics are arranged on different image layers, and this image layer is superimposed on the background image layer (step S13).

  In subsequent step S14, it is determined whether or not the input of the diamond data is completed, and when the instruction information for continuing the input of the diamond data is input via the operation unit 13 (step S14; No), It returns to step S12 again. Further, when the instruction information for ending the input of the diagram data is input via the operation unit 13 (step S14; Yes), the process proceeds to step S15.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the steps performed in steps S12 to S14.
Symbol figures such as time information are superimposed on the background image layer in accordance with the diagram data input via the operation unit 13, and at this time, as shown in FIG. 7, the type instruction information and the color tone included in the diagram data are superimposed. They are arranged on different image layers (L1 to L3) according to the instruction information. In FIG. 7, image layers L1 and L2 for arranging time information for each train type are divided into image layers L3 for arranging destination information, contact / connection / passage waiting information, legends, other remark symbols, and the like. These image layers are superimposed on the background image layer LB.

  Returning to FIG. 2, in step S <b> 15, the color tone of the symbol graphic arranged in the background image layer and the image layer superimposed on the background image layer is changed to C (cyan) M based on the color tone designation information related to the symbol graphic. (Magenta) Y (yellow) K (black) color components are separated (step S15). For example, when the color tone instruction information related to the symbol graphic arranged in each image layer indicates an intermediate color composed of any combination of CMYK color components, the intermediate color is decomposed into CMYK color components. Become.

  Subsequently, symbol figures having a common color component are synthesized in the diagram divided into each color component, and the symbol figures for each synthesized color component are arranged on different image layers, respectively. It is output as data (step S16). Then, the plate-making data is stored in the storage medium M (step S17), and this process is terminated.

  The storage medium M in which the data for plate making is stored is submitted to the printer. Then, a timetable (station posting timetable) is printed directly from the data for plate making by a printing machine of a printing company, laminated, and then posted on the vicinity of the ticket gates and platforms of each station.

FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the steps performed in steps S15 and S16.
In step S15, the symbol graphic arranged in each image layer is decomposed into CMYK color components based on the color tone designation information related to the symbol graphic. For example, in FIG. 7, the symbol graphic arranged in the background image layer LB and the image layer L4 is K color, the symbol graphic arranged in the image layer L1 is M color, and the symbol graphic arranged in the image layer L2 is C color. It has color tone instruction information. In this case, the diagram arranged in each image layer is synthesized with a diagram having a common color component in step S16, and the symbol figure for each synthesized color component is different as shown in FIG. It is arranged on the image layer (LK, LM, LC). In this case, since the diagram arranged in each image layer is decomposed in advance by CMYK, step S15 may be skipped and the process may immediately proceed to step S16.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the symbol graphic constituting the timetable data is decomposed into CMYK color components, and the symbol graphic having a common color component among the decomposed symbol graphics of the respective color components. , And the combined symbol figures for the respective color components can be arranged on different image layers and output as plate-making data. As a result, the printing machine of the printing company can directly print based on the data for plate making, and it is possible to omit creation of station bulletin timetable data and confirmation work by the user. Can be simplified.
In addition, since the plate-making data can be output based on CMYK color components which are generally used in color printing, the versatility of the plate-making data can be improved.
In addition, since the data for plate making can be stored in the storage medium M that can be attached to and detached from the train diagram creation device 10 main body, the data for plate making can be provided to the printer through the storage medium M.

  The detailed configuration and detailed operation of the train diagram creation device 10 in the above embodiment can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the color tone of the symbol diagram of the train diagram is divided into four color components of CMYK. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the colors R (red) G (green) B (blue) It is good also as an aspect divided | segmented into a component, and good also as an aspect divided | segmented into the color component according to the specification of the printing machine which performs printing of a train diamond. Thereby, the versatility of the data for plate making can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the generated plate-making data is stored in the storage unit 14 or the storage medium M. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the train diagram creation device 10 outside the train control unit 16 is not limited thereto. It is good also as an aspect memorize | stored in a memory | storage means, and it is good also as an aspect which transmits the data for plate making to the printer which prints a train diagram via the communication control part 16.

It is the block diagram which showed the internal structure of the train schedule creation apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the procedure of the data output process for plate making. It is the figure which showed typically the process performed by step S11 of FIG. 2 in 1st Embodiment. It is the figure which showed typically the process performed by step S12-S14 of FIG. 2 in 1st Embodiment. It is the figure which showed typically the process performed by step S15 of FIG. 2, and S16 in 1st Embodiment. It is the figure which showed typically the process performed by step S11 of FIG. 2 in 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed typically the process performed by step S12-S14 of FIG. 2 in 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed typically the process performed by step S15 of FIG. 2, and S16 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the procedure until a train operation plan chart is printed. It is a figure for demonstrating the procedure until a train operation plan chart is printed. It is a figure for demonstrating the procedure until a timetable (timetable for station posting) is printed.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Train diagram creation apparatus 11 Control part 12 Display part 13 Operation part 14 Storage part 15 Loading part 151 Storage medium loading part 16 Communication control part 17 Bus M Storage medium

Claims (11)

A train diagram comprising: an input means for inputting diagram data; and a train diagram generating means for generating a train diagram by arranging a symbol figure including a train operation line in the drawing area based on the input diagram data. In the creation device,
Arrangement means for arranging the symbol figures on different image layers in the drawing area according to the color tone designation information included in the diagram data and the instruction content of the diagram data;
Separation means for decomposing the color tone designated by the color tone designation information into predetermined color components based on the color tone designation information of the symbol graphic arranged on each image layer;
Among the symbol graphics of the separated color components, the symbol graphics having a common color component are synthesized, the symbol graphics for the synthesized color components are arranged on different image layers, and output as plate-making data. Output means;
A train diagram creation device characterized by comprising:   The timetable generating means for generating a timetable data by arranging a symbol graphic including a departure and / or arrival time of a train in the drawing area based on the inputted diagram data. The train diagram creation device according to 1.   The train diagram creation device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined color component is CMYK.   The train diagram creation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising storage control means for storing the output plate-making data in a storage medium.   The train diagram creation device according to claim 4, wherein the storage medium is detachable from the train diagram creation device main body. Train diagram creation comprising: input means for inputting diagram data; and train diagram generating means for generating a train diagram by arranging a symbol graphic including a train operation line in a drawing area based on the input diagram data A train diagram creation method in an apparatus,
An arrangement step of arranging the symbol graphic on different image layers in the drawing area in accordance with the color tone designation information included in the diamond data and the instruction content of the diamond data,
A separation step of separating the color tone designated by the color tone designation information into predetermined color components based on the color tone designation information of the symbol graphic arranged on each image layer;
Among the symbol graphics of the separated color components, the symbol graphics having a common color component are synthesized, the symbol graphics for the synthesized color components are arranged on different image layers, and output as plate-making data. An output process;
Train schedule making method characterized by including.   7. A timetable generating step of generating a timetable data by arranging a symbol graphic including a departure and / or arrival time of a train in the drawing area based on the input diagram data. Train schedule creation method described in 2.   The train diagram creation method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the predetermined color component is CMYK. Train diagram creation comprising: input means for inputting diagram data; and train diagram generating means for generating a train diagram by arranging a symbol graphic including a train operation line in a drawing area based on the input diagram data To the computer of the device,
An arrangement function for arranging the symbol graphic on different image layers in the drawing area in accordance with the color tone designation information included in the diamond data and the instruction content of the diamond data,
A separation function for separating the color tone designated by the color tone designation information into predetermined color components based on the color tone designation information of the symbol graphic arranged on each image layer;
Among the symbol graphics of the separated color components, the symbol graphics having a common color component are synthesized, the symbol graphics for the synthesized color components are arranged on different image layers, and output as plate-making data. Output function,
A program that realizes In the computer,
10. The program according to claim 9, wherein a symbol table including train departure and / or arrival times is arranged in the drawing area based on the input diagram data, and a time table generation function for generating time table data is realized. .   The program according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the predetermined color component is CMYK.

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