JP2018190032A - Image processing apparatus, control method of image processing apparatus and control program of image processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing apparatus, a control method of an image processing apparatus and a control program of an image processing apparatus for controlling operation of the image processing apparatus that processes an input image by the input image.SOLUTION: An image processing apparatus (image processing system 20) includes determination means (determination unit 822) for determining whether or not an input image corresponds to a special image for instructing execution of special processing according to an analysis result of the input image, first execution means (special processing execution unit 830) for performing the special processing instructed by the special image when it is determined that the input image corresponds to the special image by the determination means, and second execution means (normal processing execution unit 850) for executing normal processing to the input image only when it is determined that the input image does not correspond to the special image by the determination means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus that sequentially processes input images.
The present invention particularly relates to an image processing apparatus that changes operation according to the contents of an input image.

2. Description of the Related Art An image forming apparatus that sets image processing conditions according to the contents of a captured image is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
The copier according to the embodiment described in Patent Document 1 has a function of printing a barcode corresponding to a copy condition being set on a sheet, and corresponds to the barcode when the content of an original including the barcode is read by a scanner. And a function for automatically setting copy conditions to be performed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 07-287477

  The copier according to the embodiment of Patent Document 1 copies a document when the copy start key is pressed, and reads a barcode included in the document when the barcode input key is pressed. Set the copy conditions. Accordingly, the operation of the copying machine is uniquely determined by the key selected by the user.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to control the operation of an image processing apparatus that sequentially processes an input image by the input image.

[A] In order to solve the above problem, the “image processing apparatus” according to one aspect of the present invention uses the analysis result of an input image to determine whether the input image corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing. A determination unit configured to perform a determination, a first execution unit configured to execute a special process indicated by the special image when the determination unit determines that the input image corresponds to the special image, and a normal process for the input image. And a second execution unit that executes only when it is determined by the determination unit that the input image does not correspond to the special image.
[B] In order to solve the above problem, the “control method for an image processing apparatus” according to one aspect of the present invention determines whether an input image corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing. A determination step for determining according to an analysis result, a first execution step for executing a special process instructed by the special image when it is determined in the determination step that the input image corresponds to the special image, and the input image And a second execution step of executing the normal processing for only when it is determined in the determination step that the input image does not correspond to the special image.
[C] In order to solve the above-described problem, the “control program” according to one aspect of the present invention determines whether an input image corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing according to an analysis result of the input image. A determination function for determining the input image, a first execution function for executing a special process instructed by the special image when the input image is determined to correspond to the special image by the determination function, and a normal process for the input image. A second execution function that is executed only when it is determined by the determination function that the input image does not correspond to the special image is implemented in the computer of the image processing apparatus.
[D] In order to solve the above problem, whether or not the control program recorded in the “computer-readable recording medium” according to one aspect of the present invention corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing A determination function for determining whether the input image corresponds to the special image by the determination function, and a first execution for executing a special process instructed by the special image The computer of the image processing apparatus realizes a function and a second execution function that executes normal processing on the input image only when it is determined by the determination function that the input image does not correspond to the special image.

The following technical limitations may be added to the “image processing apparatus” in [A] above. The same technical limitation may be added to the control program recorded by the “control method” in [B], the “control program” in [C], and the “recording medium” in [D].
The first execution unit updates the setting related to the normal process in the special process.
The first execution unit updates a parameter that sets at least one of the type and mode of the normal process.
The first execution unit updates the parameter according to the type of subject shown in the special image.
The first execution unit updates the parameter according to the content indicated by the subject in the special image.
The first execution unit updates the parameter according to the time indicated by the subject.
The first execution unit updates the parameter according to the shooting time of the special image.
An acquisition unit that acquires the input image from an imaging device that immediately posts the captured image is provided, and the first execution unit specifies the shooting time according to the acquisition time of the special image.
The determination unit determines that the image corresponds to the special image when a predetermined subject appears in the input image.
The determination unit determines that the image corresponds to the special image when the input image includes pixels having a predetermined attribute that satisfy a predetermined criterion.
The first execution unit executes a preliminary special process that makes a flag for controlling the determination result of the input image immediately after by the determination unit significant, and the determination unit indicates the state indicated by the flag. Judging by taking into account.
The first execution unit makes significant a special flag indicating whether or not the immediately following input image is a special image, and the determination unit makes the special image regardless of the analysis result if the special flag is significant. Judge as applicable.
The first execution unit executes a retrospective special process that cancels the effect of the normal process on the input image immediately before by the second execution unit.
The first execution unit deletes the input image immediately before being posted to the SNS.

In this specification, terms are used as follows.
“Input image” refers to an image to be subjected to image processing by the image processing apparatus. Still images or moving images may be used.
“Normal processing” refers to normal processing executed on an input image. For example, a process for processing an input image with a processing tool (for example, a filtering tool, a stamp addition tool, a frame addition tool, etc.), a process for posting the input image to a specific SNS (Social Networking Service) and publishing it to users in a specified range Etc. are assumed.
The “special image” refers to a special image that is captured and input to the image processing apparatus for the purpose of controlling the operation of the image processing apparatus. Special images are excluded from the target of normal processing.
“Special processing” refers to special processing specified by a special image. For example, a process for updating the setting related to the normal process, a preliminary process for making the flag for controlling the determination result for the immediately subsequent input image significant, a retrospective process for canceling the effect of the immediately preceding normal process, and the like are assumed.

The image processing apparatus according to the present invention determines whether or not the image corresponds to the special image according to the analysis result of the input image, and selects a process to be executed later according to the determination result.
Therefore, according to the present invention, the operation of the image processing apparatus that sequentially processes the input image can be controlled by the input image.

An overview of the system is shown. (Example) An example of a system configuration is shown. (Example) A hardware configuration example of a simple camera is shown. (Example) The hardware structural example of a server apparatus is shown. (Example) The example of a hardware configuration of a user apparatus is shown. (Example) 2 shows an example data structure of an image processing system. (Example) The structural example of a preset information registration screen is shown. (Example) 2 shows an example functional configuration of an image processing system. (Example) An example of an image processing procedure is shown. (Example) An example of a special processing procedure is shown. (Example) An example of a normal processing procedure is shown. (Example) The example of a function structure of a user terminal is shown. (Modification 4)

[1. Embodiment]
[1-1. Overview]
The present embodiment relates to an image processing apparatus that sequentially processes input images.
Since the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment selects an operation according to the analysis result of the input image, the operation can be controlled by the input image. The user can update the image processing settings by taking an image.
The image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment may be a user apparatus owned by the user or a server apparatus that provides a service to the user.

[1-2. Image processing apparatus]
The image processing apparatus (for example, the image processing server 21) according to this embodiment determines whether or not the input image corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing according to the analysis result of the input image. (E.g., determination unit 822) and first execution unit (e.g., special process execution unit) that executes a special process indicated by the special image when the determination unit determines that the input image corresponds to the special image. 830) and second execution means (for example, a normal process execution unit 850) that executes normal processing on the input image only when the determination means determines that the input image does not correspond to the special image. Prepare.

[2. Example]
[2-1. Overview]
In this embodiment, an image processing system that processes and posts input images acquired from a simple camera specialized for a shooting function and a posting function, and a user terminal within a predetermined range of posted images acquired from the image processing system The present invention relates to an information processing system including:
In this embodiment, the image processing system operates according to the analysis result of the input image in order to allow the user of the simple camera that does not have an access function to directly update the setting of the image processing system to control the operation of the image processing system. Is configured to select. According to the system of the present embodiment, the user of the simple camera can indirectly update the image processing setting by taking an image.

FIG. 1 shows an overview of the system of the embodiment.
The simple camera 10 (1) captures the field of view and generates an image, and (2) immediately posts the generated image to the image processing system 20.
The image processing system 20 (3) executes special processing according to the analysis result of the input image acquired from the simple camera 10 or performs normal processing on the input image. In the normal process, for example, (4) the input image is processed and posted to the image sharing system 30.
The image sharing system 30 provides (5) the posted image acquired from the image processing system 20 to the user terminal 40 in the specified range.

[2-2. System configuration]
FIG. 2 shows a system configuration example of the embodiment.
The system of the present embodiment includes a plurality of simple cameras 10 used by a user, an image processing system 20 that provides an image processing service, a plurality of image sharing systems 30 that provide an image sharing service, and a user, respectively. A plurality of user terminals 40.
The image processing system 20 includes an image processing server 21 and a storage 22. The image sharing system 30 includes an image sharing server 31 and a storage 32.

The simple camera 10 can transmit image data to the image processing server 21 through the communication network 50.
The image processing server 21 can access the storage 22. Further, the image processing server 21 can transmit data to the image sharing server 31 through the communication network 50.
The image sharing server 31 can access the storage 32. Further, the image sharing server 31 can transmit data to the user terminal 40 through the communication network 50.

The user terminal 40 and the image processing server 21 can exchange data through the communication network 50.
The communication network 50 is at least one of existing networks such as the Internet, a cellular phone network, a wireless WAN (Wireless Wide Area Network), a wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), and Ethernet (registered trademark). May be included.

[2-2-1. Simple camera]
The simple camera 10 is a simple digital camera device specialized in an imaging function and a communication function.
In the system of this embodiment, it is assumed that a simple camera designed for an image processing service is used. A high-performance digital camera device having an imaging function and a communication function, and a general-purpose portable device having an imaging function and a communication function (for example, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a tablet PC (personal computer) ), Wearable devices, etc.).

[2-2-2. Image processing system]
The image processing system 20 includes an image processing server 21 and a storage 22.
The image processing server 21 is a server device (computer) in which a Web server program (also referred to as an HTTP daemon (HyperText Transfer Protocol Daemon)) and a predetermined image processing program are installed.

In response to the request (request), the image processing server 21 reads out necessary data from the storage 22 and provides (response) to the request source. In response to the request (request), the image processing server 21 writes the data acquired from the request source to the storage 22 and provides (response) the processing result to the request source. Further, the image processing server 21 executes predetermined image processing.
Note that a server system may be configured by linking a plurality of server devices, and the functions of the image processing server 21 may be shared or the load on the image processing server 21 may be distributed.

The storage 22 is a storage device that stores various data related to the image processing service.
A plurality of storage devices may be prepared and stored separately for each type of data stored in the storage 22. It is also possible to distribute the data stored in the storage 22 in a plurality of storage devices.

[2-2-3. Image sharing system]
The image sharing system 30 includes an image sharing server 31 and a storage 32.
The image sharing server 31 is a server device (computer) in which a Web server program is installed.
In response to the request (request), the image sharing server 31 stores the image data obtained from the request source in the storage 32 and provides (response) the processing result to the request source. Further, the image sharing server 31 reads necessary image data from the storage 32 in response to a request (request), and provides (response) to the request source.
Note that a server system may be configured by linking a plurality of server devices, and the functions of the image sharing server 31 may be shared or the load applied to the image sharing server 31 may be distributed.

The storage 32 is a storage device that stores various data related to the image sharing service.
A plurality of storage devices may be prepared and stored separately for each type of data stored in the storage 32. Further, data stored in the storage 32 can be distributed to a plurality of storage devices.

[2-2-4. User terminal]
The user terminal 40 is a user device (computer) in which a predetermined SNS program and a Web browser program are installed.
In the system of this embodiment, a general-purpose portable device (for example, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a tablet PC (personal computer), a wearable that can install an SNS program and a Web browser program as a user device. A wearable device) or a general-purpose processing apparatus (for example, a personal computer (PC)) can be used.

[2-3. Hardware configuration]
[2-3-1. Simple camera hardware configuration]
FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration example of the simple camera.
The simple camera 10 includes an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) 310 that constitutes a control processing unit, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 320 that constitutes a main storage unit, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 330 that constitutes an auxiliary storage unit. A button 340 constituting an operation unit, a camera 350 constituting an imaging unit, and a NIC (Network Interface Controller) 360 constituting a communication control unit.
The communication control unit may be configured by a wireless LAN chip instead of or together with the NIC 360.

The RAM 320, the ROM 330, the button 340, the camera 350, and the NIC 360 are connected to the MPU 310 via a bus line.
The MPU 310 (1) reads a program stored in the ROM 330 into the RAM 320, (2) activates the camera 350 when the button 340 is pressed, and (3) generates image data according to a procedure defined by the program. (4) The generated image data is transmitted to a predetermined destination via the NIC 360.

[2-3-2. Server device hardware configuration]
FIG. 4 shows a hardware configuration example of the server device.
A typical server device includes a control processing device 410 including an MPU and a ROM, a main storage device 420 including a RAM, an auxiliary storage device 430 including an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), and an input device 440 including a mouse and a keyboard. And an output device 450 including a display and a speaker, and a communication control device 460 including a network card (Network Interface Card).

The main storage device 420, the auxiliary storage device 430, the input device 440, the output device 450, and the communication control device 460 are respectively connected to the control processing device 410 via a bus line.
The control processing device 410 reads (1) the program stored in the auxiliary storage device 430 into the main storage device 420, and (2) at least of the input device 440, the auxiliary storage device 430, and the communication control device 460 according to the instructions of the program. Data is acquired from either of them. (3) The acquired data is calculated and processed according to the procedure specified in the program, and (4) the calculated and processed data is communicated with the auxiliary storage device 430 and the output device 450. Provided to at least one of the control device 460.

[2-3-3. Hardware configuration of user equipment]
FIG. 5 shows a hardware configuration example of the user apparatus.
A typical user device includes an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) 511 that constitutes a control processing unit, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 521 that constitutes a main storage unit, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) that constitutes an auxiliary storage unit. 522, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) 523, touch panel display 531 constituting an input unit and a display unit, speaker 532 constituting an audio output unit, and NIC (Network Interface Controller) constituting a communication control unit 541, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) chip 542, and a camera 551 constituting an imaging unit.

The RAM 521, ROM 522, EEPROM 523, touch panel display 531, speaker 532, NIC 541, wireless LAN chip 542, and camera 551 are connected to the MPU 511 via a bus line.
The MPU 511 (1) reads a program stored in the ROM 522 or the EEPROM 523 into the RAM 521, and (2) receives data from at least one of the touch panel display 531, the EEPROM 523, the NIC 541, the wireless LAN chip 542, and the camera 551 in accordance with the instructions of the program. (3) After calculating and processing the acquired data according to the procedure specified in the program, (4) the calculated and processed data is EEPROM 523, touch panel display 531, speaker 532, NIC 541, and wireless LAN chip 542. And at least one of them.

[2-4. Data structure]
[2-4-1. User information]
FIG. 6A shows an example of user information items. The user information is information related to the user of the image processing service.
As illustrated in FIG. 6A, the user information includes “user ID” and “user identification information” which are key items. “User identification information” is a unique number recorded on a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module Card) attached to the simple camera 10.
The user information is stored in the storage 22 after user registration with the image processing service by the user.

[2-4-2. Machining tool information]
FIG. 6B shows an example of items of processing tool information. The processing tool information is information indicating processing tools (for example, a filtering tool, a stamp addition tool, a frame addition tool, etc.) that can be used in the image processing service.
As illustrated in FIG. 6B, the machining tool information includes “machining tool ID” that is a key item, “machining tool name”, “machining program path”, and “delete flag”.
The processing tool information is stored in the storage 22 after a new processing tool becomes available in the image processing service. In addition, the “deletion flag” is made significant after it becomes unavailable.

[2-4-3. SNS information]
FIG. 6C shows an example of items of SNS information. The SNS information is information indicating an SNS that can be used in the image processing service.
As illustrated in FIG. 6C, the SNS information includes “SNS type ID”, “SNS name”, and “icon image path” that are key items.
The SNS information is stored in the storage 22 after a new SNS becomes available in the image processing service. In addition, the “deletion flag” is made significant after it becomes unavailable.

[2-4-4. Machining tool registration information]
FIG. 6D shows an example of items of the processing tool registration information. The processing tool registration information is information indicating processing tools that can be used by the user of the image processing service.
As illustrated in FIG. 6D, the processing tool registration information includes “user ID” and “processing tool ID” which are key items.
If the processing tool is charged, the processing tool registration information is stored in the storage 22 after, for example, payment of consideration by the user. If the machining tool is free of charge, it is stored in the storage 22 through a registration operation by the user, for example.

[2-4-5. SNS registration information]
FIG. 6E shows an example of items of SNS registration information. The SNS registration information is login information used when accessing an SNS that can be used by a user of the image processing service.
As illustrated in FIG. 6E, the SNS registration information includes “user ID” and “SNS type ID” that are key items, “account”, and “password”.
The SNS registration information is stored in the storage 22 upon receiving the cooperation registration by the user.

[2-4-6. Normal processing parameters]
FIG. 6F shows an example of items of normal processing parameters. The normal processing parameter is information indicating the current setting status related to normal processing.
As illustrated in FIG. 6 (f), the normal processing parameters are “user ID” that is a key item, “processing parameter” that sets the mode of processing, and “post processing” that sets the mode of posting processing. Parameter ". The “processing parameter” is information that can uniquely specify a processing tool used for the processing and the fact that the processing is omitted. The “post processing parameter” is information that can uniquely specify the SNS type of the post destination and the fact that the post processing is omitted.
The normal processing parameters are stored in the storage 22 through user registration with the image processing service, and can be indirectly updated by special processing. In addition, you may comprise so that the user of the simple camera 10 can access the image processing system 20 with the own user terminal 40, and can update it directly.

[2-4-7. Preset information]
FIG. 6G shows an example of preset information items. The preset information is information indicating a combination of application conditions and processing contents in special processing.
As illustrated in FIG. 6G, the preset information includes key items “user ID” and “preset ID”, “preset name”, “application condition A”, “application condition B”, and “processing”. Processing parameters ”and“ post processing parameters ”. “Applicable condition A” is a file path of a pattern image of a subject used for pattern matching. “Applicable condition B” is a time zone divided by the start time and the end time. The “applicable condition A” may be a combination of designation of the basic pattern image of the subject and how the subject appears, or the type of subject and how the subject appears. In addition, the “application condition B” may further specify a day of the week.
The preset information is stored in the storage 22 after the user accesses the image processing system 20 through the user terminal 40 and manually registers the preset information.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the preset information registration screen. The screen 700 is displayed on the user terminal 40 of the user who has logged into the image processing service, for example.
As illustrated in FIG. 7, the screen 700 includes an area 710 for specifying application conditions, an area 720 for specifying processing contents, and a button 730.

The user designates necessary items according to the following procedure.
Pattern image designation: Check the box 7111 and designate an image to be uploaded on the screen displayed when the button 7112 is designated. The image to be specified may be an already captured image or an image to be captured in the future.
Designation of day of week: Check the box 7121 and check the box corresponding to the day of the week to be designated from the boxes displayed in the area 7122. If no day is specified, it is assumed that all days are specified.
Designation of time zone: Check the box 7131 and select the start time and end time in the area 7132. If no time zone is specified, it is assumed that all time zones (00: 0 to 24:00) are specified.

Designation of processing: Check the box 7211 and select one from the pull-down 7212. Note that the option is “no machining” and the name of the machining tool registered in the machining tool registration information (FIG. 6D). The “machining tool name” may be obtained with reference to the machining tool information (FIG. 6B).
-Posting process designation: Check the box 7221 and select one from the pull-down 7222. Note that the option is “do not post” and the name of the SNS registered in the SNS registration information (FIG. 6E). The “SNS name” may be acquired with reference to the SNS information (FIG. 6C).
When the button 730 is tapped after the necessary items are specified, registration data is transmitted from the user terminal 40 to the image processing server 21. Receiving the registration data, the image processing server 21 stores new preset information (FIG. 6G) in the storage 22.

[2-4-8. Input image information]
FIG. 6H shows an example of items of input image information. The input image information is information related to the input image posted in the image processing service.
As illustrated in FIG. 6H, the input image information includes “post ID” which is a key item, “poster”, “post time”, “input image pass”, “special image flag”, including. The “contributor” may be the above “user ID”. The “posting time” may be the acquisition time of the input image. The “special image flag” indicates that the input image corresponds to a special image when significant.
The input image information is stored in the storage 22 every time an image posted by the simple camera 10 is acquired.

[2-5. Functional configuration]
FIG. 8 shows a functional configuration example of the image processing system.
As illustrated in FIG. 8, the image processing system 20 includes an acquisition unit 811, an analysis unit 821, a determination unit 822, a special processing execution unit 830, a storage unit 841, and a normal processing execution unit 850. Including. The special processing execution unit 830 includes a subject specifying unit 831, a shooting time specifying unit 832, and a parameter updating unit 833. The normal process execution unit 850 includes a processing unit 851 and a posting unit 852. The storage unit 841 includes the storage 22. Other functions are configured including the image processing server 21.

The functions performed by the image processing server 21 are realized by installing an OS (Operating System) for the server device, a Web server program and an image processing program operating on the OS, respectively.
The program to be installed in the server device is distributed in a state of being recorded on a recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), an MO disk (Magneto-Optical disk), or a flash memory. It may be read from the recording medium into the server device, or may be supplied to the server device by being superimposed on a carrier wave via a communication network.

The acquisition unit 811 acquires an input image from the simple camera 10 that immediately posts the captured image. The acquired image is stored in the storage 22 or another storage device (not shown). Also, new input image information (FIG. 6 (h)) is stored in the storage 22.
The analysis unit 821 analyzes the input image acquired from the simple camera 10 by a known method. For example, the attributes (for example, hue and brightness) of the pixels constituting the input image may be specified, and the outline and the area may be defined based on the distribution of the pixels for which the attributes are specified.

The determination unit 822 determines whether or not the input image corresponds to the special image according to the analysis result of the input image. In this embodiment, when a subject having a degree of coincidence that satisfies a predetermined standard with a subject reflected in a pattern image registered in advance is reflected in the input image, the input image becomes a special image. Judge as applicable. In other words, when “applicable condition A” in any of the preset information (FIG. 6G) is satisfied, it is determined that the image corresponds to the special image.
The subject used for pattern matching is arbitrary. However, it is preferable to use a camera that is close to or around the photographer when photographing with the simple camera 10 and can be photographed easily and the degree of coincidence can be easily determined. For example, a user's palm print, wristwatch or other clock is particularly preferable.
When it is determined that a certain input image corresponds to a special image, the “special image flag” in the input image information (FIG. 6H) corresponding to the input image is significant.

The special processing execution unit 830 executes special processing indicated by the special image when the determination unit 822 determines that the input image corresponds to the special image. In this embodiment, the setting related to the normal process is updated in the special process.
The subject specifying unit 831 specifies the type of subject shown in the special image and how the subject appears. For example, a palm similar to the basic pattern is specified as the subject, and the subject is reflected in the left and right sides of the palm, in the vertical and horizontal directions of the palm with respect to the long and short sides of the image, the number and position of bent fingers, etc. Should be specified.

The shooting time specifying unit 832 specifies the shooting time of the special image. In this embodiment, since the image captured by the simple camera 10 is immediately posted, the acquisition time of the special image by the acquisition unit 811 is assumed to be the image acquisition time of the special image.
If a specific subject appears in the special image, it is also possible to specify the shooting time of the special image from the content indicated by the subject. For example, if a clock is shown in the special image, the shooting time of the special image can be specified from the time indicated by the clock.
In addition, when the simple camera 10 adds metadata indicating the shooting time to the image file, the shooting time of the special image may be specified from the metadata added to the special image.

The parameter update unit 833 performs normal processing according to the type of the subject shown in the special image specified by the subject specifying unit 831, how the subject is reflected, and the shooting time of the special image specified by the shooting time specifying unit 832. The parameter for setting at least one of the type and the mode is updated.
Specifically, the special type stored in the storage unit 841 in the case where the specified subject type, how it is projected, and the shooting timing satisfy all the application conditions in any preset information (FIG. 6G). The “processing parameter” and “post processing parameter” in the normal processing parameter (FIG. 6F) related to the image contributor are updated to “processing parameter” and “post processing parameter” in the preset information, respectively.

The normal process execution unit 850 executes the normal process for the input image only when the determination unit 822 determines that the input image does not correspond to the special image.
The processing unit 851 identifies the path of the program corresponding to the processing tool specified by the “processing parameter” of the normal processing parameter (FIG. 6F) with reference to the processing tool information (FIG. 6B), The program is activated to process the input image.
The posting unit 852 identifies login information for accessing the SNS type specified by the “posting processing parameter” of the normal processing parameter (FIG. 6F) with reference to the SNS registration information (FIG. 6E). The image sharing system 30 that provides the SNS identified by the SNS type is accessed to post the input image.

[2-6. Image processing procedure]
[2-6-1. Main processing]
FIG. 9 illustrates an image processing procedure by the image processing server 21.
S910: An input image is acquired from the simple camera 10 that immediately posts the captured image. The acquired image is stored in the storage 22 or another storage device (not shown). Also, new input image information (FIG. 6 (h)) is stored in the storage 22.
S920: The acquired input image is analyzed by a known method. In this embodiment, the attributes of the pixels constituting the input image are specified, and the contour and the region are defined based on the distribution of the pixels for which the attributes are specified.

S930: Whether or not the input image corresponds to the special image is determined according to the analysis result in S920. In this embodiment, the determination is made according to the matching result with the pattern image. When it is determined that the input image corresponds to the special image, the “special image flag” of the input image information (FIG. 6H) corresponding to the input image is made significant.
S940: When it is determined in S930 that the input image corresponds to a special image, a special process instructed by the special image is executed. In the special processing in the present embodiment, the settings related to the normal processing are updated.
S950: When it is determined in S930 that the input image does not correspond to the special image, normal processing for the input image is executed.

[2-6-2. unique process]
FIG. 10 illustrates a special processing procedure by the image processing server 21.
S1010: Specifying the type of subject reflected in the special image and how the subject is reflected. For example, a palm similar to the basic pattern is specified as the subject, and the subject is reflected in the left and right sides of the palm, in the vertical and horizontal directions of the palm with respect to the long and short sides of the image, the number and position of bent fingers, etc. Is identified.
S1020: Specify the shooting time of the special image. In this embodiment, since the image captured by the simple camera 10 is immediately posted, the acquisition time of the special image in S910 is assumed to be the imaging time of the special image.
S1030: It is determined whether there is preset information (FIG. 6G) that satisfies all application conditions.

S1040: If it is determined in S1030 that the preset information exists, at least one of the types and modes of the normal processing depending on the type of the subject specified in S1010 and how the subject is reflected and the shooting time specified in S1020 Update the parameter to set one of them.
In this embodiment, the “processing parameters” and “post processing parameters” in the normal processing parameters (FIG. 6F) related to the contributor of the special image are used as the “processing parameters” and “post processing parameters” in the preset information. To update each.

[2-6-3. Normal processing]
FIG. 11 illustrates a normal processing procedure by the image processing server 21.
S1110: Refer to the “processing parameters” in the normal processing parameters (FIG. 6F) stored in the storage 22.
S1120: It is determined whether processing is necessary.
S1130: When it is determined that it is necessary in S1120, the processing is executed. In this embodiment, a path of a program corresponding to a processing tool specified by “processing parameter” is specified with reference to processing tool information (FIG. 6B), and the input image is processed by starting the program. .

S1140: Refer to “post processing parameters” in the normal processing parameters (FIG. 6F) stored in the storage 22.
S1150: It is determined whether posting processing is necessary.
S1160: When it is determined that it is necessary in S1150, a posting process is executed. In the present embodiment, login information for accessing the SNS type designated by the “post processing parameter” is specified with reference to the SNS registration information (FIG. 6E), and an SNS identified by the SNS type is provided. The image sharing system 30 is accessed and an input image is posted.

[3. Modified example]
[3-1. (Modification 1) Modification of Determination Process]
In the above embodiment, the determination unit 822 determines that the input image corresponds to the special image when a subject similar to the subject shown in the pattern image registered in advance by the user appears in the input image. Therefore, the pattern image used for pattern matching needs to be registered in advance by the user.
In the present invention, the special image requirement is not limited to being similar to the pattern image registered in advance by the user.

[3-1-1. No subject is visible]
You may comprise so that the image image | photographed in the state in which the lens was shielded, and a patternless monochromatic image may be handled as a special image.
For example, the determination unit 822 determines that the input image is a special image when the input image includes pixels having a predetermined attribute that satisfy a predetermined criterion. Specifically, an input image in which pixels whose brightness is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold occupy X% or more of the whole (for example, 90 ≦ X ≦ 99), or pixels having a specific hue are Y% or more (for example, 80 ≦ Y ≦ 95 or the like) is determined to be a special image.

[3-1-2. A specific SNS icon is reflected]
You may comprise so that the image in which the icon of specific SNS may be handled as a special image. Since the SNS icon is determined, the procedure for the user to register in advance can be omitted.
For example, the determination unit 822 determines that the input image corresponds to a special image when a subject similar to an icon of a specific SNS is included in the input image.
In this case, preset information (“processing parameter”) for specifying processing by a processing tool having a high affinity with the specific SNS and “post processing parameter” for specifying the specific SNS as a posting destination are preset (FIG. 6). (G)) should be registered in advance.

[3-1-3. A specific type of subject must be visible]
By specifying the type of subject, an image showing an object that seems to be the subject of the specific type may be handled as a special image. With this configuration, it is not necessary for the user to register the pattern image in advance.
For example, the determination unit 822 identifies the type of the subject shown in the input image based on the analysis result by the analysis unit 821, and the input image corresponds to the special image when the identified type corresponds to the type specified in advance. Judge that.

[3-2. (Modification 2) Modification of Special Processing]
In the above-described embodiment, the special processing execution unit 830 updates the parameter that sets at least one of the type and mode of the normal processing according to the type and appearance of the subject shown in the special image and the shooting time of the special image.
On the other hand, a process with other properties may be executed as a special process.

[3-2-1. Preliminary special processing]
The special process execution unit 830 may execute a preliminary special process that makes the flag that controls the determination result of the input image immediately after by the determination unit 822 significant. In this case, the determination unit 822 determines the input image immediately after taking into account the state indicated by the flag.
Specifically, the special processing execution unit 830 makes the special flag indicating whether or not the input image immediately after is a special image significant, and the determination unit 822 determines whether the special flag is significant or not if the special flag is significant. It is determined that the input image corresponds to a special image.

The input image determined to be a special image by the determination unit 822 is not a target of the processing process or the posting process (S930: Yes in FIG. 9). Even if it is determined that the image corresponds to the special image, the parameter is not updated unless all the application conditions of the preset information (FIG. 6G) are satisfied (S1030: No in FIG. 10).
Therefore, the user of the simple camera 10 can treat an arbitrary image to be posted immediately as non-public by posting an image instructing execution of the preliminary special processing.

[3-2-2. Retrospective special processing]
The special process execution unit 830 may execute a retrospective special process that negates the effect of the normal process on the immediately preceding input image by the normal process execution unit 850. Specifically, the special process execution unit 830 may delete the input image posted to the designated SNS by the normal process for the input image immediately before by the normal process execution unit 850.
Since the simple camera 10 immediately posts a photographed image to the image processing server 21, an image corresponding to a photographing mistake is always posted to the image processing server 21 and may be posted to the SNS unless it is determined as a special image. If retrospective processing is possible as in this modification, the user of the simple camera 10 deletes the image posted immediately before from the SNS by posting an image instructing execution of retrospective special processing. Can do.

[3-3. (Modification 3) Modification of Configuration of Image Processing Server]
[3-3-1. Configuration of special processing execution unit]
In the embodiment and the first and second modifications, the special processing execution unit 830 includes the subject specifying unit 831, the shooting time specifying unit 832, and the parameter updating unit 833. Accordingly, the image processing server 21 is the execution subject of the process of specifying the type and appearance of the subject, the process of specifying the shooting time of the special image, and the process of updating the parameters.
On the other hand, the special processing execution unit 830 may be configured not to include at least one of the subject specifying unit 831, the photographing time specifying unit 832, and the parameter updating unit 833. That is, another server device that is not the image processing server 21 may be configured to have at least one of the functions of the subject specifying unit 831, the photographing time specifying unit 832, and the parameter updating unit 833. In this case, the special processing execution unit 830 of the image processing server 21 outputs instruction information that causes other devices to execute functions corresponding to the functions of the subject specifying unit 831, the shooting timing specifying unit 832, and the parameter update unit 833. become.

[3-3-2. Configuration of normal processing execution unit]
In the embodiment and the first and second modifications, the normal process execution unit 850 includes the processing unit 851 and the posting unit 852. Therefore, the execution subject of the process for processing the input image and the process for posting the input image is the image processing server 21.
In contrast, the normal process execution unit 850 may be configured not to include at least one of the processing unit 851 and the posting unit 852. That is, another server device that is not the image processing server 21 may have at least one of the functions of the processing unit 851 and the posting unit 852. In this case, the normal process execution unit 850 of the image processing server 21 outputs instruction information that causes other devices to execute functions corresponding to the functions of the processing unit 851 and the posting unit 852, respectively.

[3-4. (Modification 4) Modification of Execution Subject of Image Processing]
In the above embodiment, the image processing server 21 constituting the image processing system 20 executes image processing.
On the other hand, a user terminal having an imaging function can be configured to execute image processing.
FIG. 12 shows a functional configuration example of the user terminal 40a according to the present modification.
As illustrated in FIG. 12, the user terminal 40 a includes an imaging unit 1211, an analysis unit 1221, a determination unit 1222, a special process execution unit 1230, a storage unit 1241, and a normal process execution unit 1250. . The special processing execution unit 1230 includes a subject specifying unit 1231, a shooting time specifying unit 1232, and a parameter updating unit 1233. The normal processing execution unit 1250 includes a processing unit 1251 and a posting unit 1252. The imaging unit 1211 includes a camera 551. The storage unit 1241 includes an EEPROM 523. Other functions are configured including the MPU 511.

The function of the user terminal 40a according to the present modification is realized by installing an image processing program that operates on the OS for user devices in the user device.
Generally, a program to be installed in a user apparatus is supplied to the user apparatus by being superimposed on a carrier wave via a communication network. The program may be distributed in a state of being recorded on a recording medium such as a CD, a DVD, an MO disk, or a flash memory, and read from the recording medium to the user device.

10 Simple camera (an example of an imaging device)
20 Image processing system 21 Image processing server (an example of an image processing apparatus)
22 Storage 30 Image sharing system 31 Image sharing server 32 Storage 40 User terminal 40a User terminal (an example of an image processing apparatus)
50 Communication network

Claims (16)

Determining means for determining whether or not the input image corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing according to an analysis result of the input image;
First execution means for executing special processing indicated by the special image when the input image is determined by the determination means to correspond to the special image;
A second execution unit that executes normal processing on the input image only when the determination unit determines that the input image does not correspond to the special image;
An image processing apparatus comprising: The first execution means updates the setting related to the normal process in the special process;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. The first execution means updates a parameter for setting at least one of the type and mode of the normal processing;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 2. The first execution means updates the parameter according to the type of subject shown in the special image;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 3. The first execution unit updates the parameter according to the content indicated by the subject in the special image;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 4. The first execution means updates the parameter according to the time indicated by the subject;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 5. The first execution means updates the parameter according to the shooting time of the special image;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 3. Further comprising an acquisition means for acquiring the input image from an imaging device that immediately posts the captured image;
The first execution means specifies the shooting time according to the acquisition time of the special image;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 7. The determination means determines that the input image corresponds to the special image when a predetermined subject appears in the input image;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. The determination means determines that the input image corresponds to the special image when pixels of a predetermined attribute are included in a degree that satisfies a predetermined criterion;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. The first execution means executes a preliminary special process that makes a flag for controlling a result of determination on an input image immediately after by the determination means significant,
The determination means determines the input image in consideration of the state indicated by the flag;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. The first execution means significantizes a special flag indicating whether or not the immediately following input image is a special image;
If the special flag is significant, the determination means determines that the special image corresponds to the analysis result,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 11. The first execution unit executes a retrospective special process that cancels the effect of the normal process on the input image immediately before by the second execution unit;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. The first execution means deletes the input image immediately before being posted to the SNS;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 13. A determination step of determining whether or not the input image corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing according to an analysis result of the input image;
A first execution step of executing special processing instructed by the special image when it is determined in the determination step that the input image corresponds to the special image;
A second execution step of performing normal processing on the input image only when it is determined that the input image does not correspond to the special image in the determination step;
A method for controlling an image processing apparatus. A determination function for determining whether or not the input image corresponds to a special image instructing execution of special processing according to an analysis result of the input image;
A first execution function for executing a special process instructed by the special image when it is determined by the determination function that the input image corresponds to the special image;
A second execution function that executes normal processing on the input image only when it is determined by the determination function that the input image does not correspond to the special image;
Is a control program that causes the computer of the image processing apparatus to realize the above.

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