JP2020170290A - Image correction device, image correction system, print system and image correction method - Google Patents

Abstract

To conduct a correction that conforms to preferences about an image to the image data without requiring a user to prepare correction information that conforms to preferences about the image.SOLUTION: An image correction device comprises an image data acquisition part, a user information acquisition part, a correction information storage part, a correction information selection part, and an image data correction part. The image data acquisition part acquires image data. The user information acquisition part acquires preference information that affects user's image preferences. The correction information storage part stores a plurality of pieces of correction information that indicates details of correction of the image data corresponding to the plurality of pieces of preference information. The correction information selection part selects the correction information corresponding to the acquired preference information from the plurality of pieces of correction information. The image data correction part generates correction image data by correcting the image data according to the selected correction information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to an image correction device, an image correction system, a print system, and an image correction method.

With the spread of mobile phones with camera functions such as smartphones, the number of photographs taken is increasing.

On the other hand, when a photograph taken by a smartphone, a digital camera, or the like is printed, in many cases, the user or the operator of the photo shop gives a hue to the image data expressing the image of the photograph to be printed. Corrections such as density, contrast, sharpness, saturation, and brightness are performed.

When corrections are made to image data, it is expected that corrections that match the user's taste for images will be made.

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, customer-specific correction information associated with the customer ID is registered in the database (summary). In addition, correction information is extracted from the database based on the entered customer ID (summary). In addition, image data correction processing is performed based on the extracted correction information (summary). As a result, the photographic print requested by the customer can be obtained (summary).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-216356

In the technique represented by the technique described in Patent Document 1, in order to perform the correction suitable for the user's preference for the image, the user must prepare the correction information suitable for the preference for the image. However, many users are not proficient in correcting image data and cannot prepare correction information that suits their tastes about images.

The present invention has been made in view of this problem. An object to be solved by the present invention is to make corrections to image data that match the tastes of an image without having the user prepare correction information that suits the tastes of the image.

The present invention is directed to image correction devices.

The image correction device includes an image data acquisition unit, a user information acquisition unit, a correction information storage unit, a correction information selection unit, and an image data correction unit.

The image data acquisition unit acquires image data. The user information acquisition unit acquires preference information that affects the preference of the user's image. In the correction information storage unit, a plurality of correction information corresponding to each of the plurality of preference information and indicating the content of the correction of the image data is stored. The correction information selection unit selects correction information corresponding to the acquired preference information from a plurality of correction information. The image data correction unit corrects the image data according to the selected correction information and generates the corrected image data.

The present invention is also directed to image correction systems, print systems and image correction methods.

According to the present invention, preference information that affects the preference for image correction is acquired, and the image data is corrected according to the correction information corresponding to the acquired preference information. Therefore, it is possible to perform corrections that match the tastes of the image on the image data without having the user prepare correction information that matches the tastes of the image.

The objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will be made clearer by the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.

It is a block diagram which illustrates the printing system of Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure for printing the photograph stored in the smartphone provided in the printing system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining the information stored in the correction information storage part provided in the print system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the content of the correction information stored in the correction information storage part provided in the print system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which illustrates the image data correction part provided in the print system of Embodiment 1. FIG. An example of a redness (R) adjustment table stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment, and a color adjustment table selected from the R adjustment table by the correction information selection unit provided in the print system. It is a figure which illustrates the example of. An example of a greenish (G) adjustment table stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment, and a color adjustment selected from the G adjustment table by the correction information selection unit provided in the print system. It is a figure which illustrates the example of a table. An example of a bluish (B) adjustment table stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment, and a color adjustment table selected from the B adjustment table by the correction information selection unit provided in the print system. It is a figure which illustrates the example of. It is a figure which shows the example of the contrast correction table stored in the correction information storage part provided in the print system of Embodiment 1, and the example of the contrast correction parameter selected from the contrast correction table. It is a figure which illustrates the example of the preference information acquired by the user information acquisition unit provided in the print system of Embodiment 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a preference information list stored in a correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment and an example of an image correction table created by a correction information selection unit provided in the print system. .. It is a figure which shows the example of the image correction parameter applied to the image data by the image data correction part provided in the print system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the correction information selection screen which is displayed on the display part provided in the print system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of image data correction and image data output performed by the printing apparatus provided in the printing system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of analysis of the preference information performed by the preference information analysis unit provided in the print system of Embodiment 1.

1 Embodiment 1
1.1 Print system FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the print system of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the print system 1 of the first embodiment includes a printing device 10, a portable information communication processing device 20, an information processing device 30, a server 40, and a communication network 50.

The printing device 10, the portable information communication processing device 20, the information processing device 30, and the server 40 are connected to the communication network 50. Therefore, the elements included in the printing device 10, the portable information communication processing device 20, the information processing device 30, and the server 40 are connected to the printing device 10, the portable information communication processing device 20, and the information processing device via the communication network 50. Communicates with elements other than the element included in the 30 and the server 40.

The portable information communication processing device 20 is a smartphone with a camera function, a tablet, or the like. Hereinafter, the portable information communication processing device 20 is referred to as a smartphone.

The information processing device 30 is a personal computer (PC) or the like. Hereinafter, the information processing device 30 is referred to as a PC.

The communication network 50 is the Internet, a wireless communication system operated by a mobile communication company, and the like.

In FIG. 1, the server 40 is separated from the printing device 10, the smartphone 20, and the PC 30. However, the server 40 may be built into the PC 30. Further, in FIG. 1, only one printing device 10 is drawn. However, the printing system 1 may include two or more printing devices 10.

1.2 Printing device As shown in FIG. 1, the printing device 10 includes a display unit 10a, an operation unit 10b, a communication unit 10c, a memory 10d, a central processing unit (CPU) 10e, an image input unit 10f, and a printing unit. It is provided with 10 g and a connection interface (I / F) 10 h.

The display unit 10a is a liquid crystal display, an organic electroluminescence (EL) display, or the like. The display unit 10a displays information. The information displayed includes operational instructions.

The operation unit 10b is a touch panel, a button, a dial, a switch, or the like. The operation unit 10b detects an operation or the like performed according to an operation instruction. The operation includes a selection operation, an input operation, and the like.

The communication unit 10c is connected to the communication network 50 and communicates with the smartphone 20, the PC 30, and the server 40 via the communication network 50.

The memory 10d includes a hard disk unit, a non-volatile memory, and a temporary storage memory. The non-volatile memory is a flash memory or the like. Programs, various setting data, etc. are stored in the non-volatile memory. The temporary storage memory is a random access memory (RAM) or the like. Processed data and the like are temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory.

The CPU 10e controls the entire printing device 10 according to a program stored in the memory 10d.

Image data is input to the image input unit 10f. The image input unit 10f reads image data from a storage medium such as a memory card.

The printing unit 10g is a sublimation printer, an inkjet printer, a laser printer, or the like. The printing unit 10g prints an image represented by the image data.

Another device such as a universal serial bus (USB) memory is directly connected to the connection I / F10h.

1.3 Smartphone As shown in FIG. 1, the smartphone 20 has a display unit 20a, an operation unit 20b, a shooting unit 20c, a voice input unit 20d, a voice output unit 20e, a communication unit 20f, a memory 20g, a CPU 20h, and global positioning. It includes a system (GPS) receiver 20i and a connection I / F 20j.

The display unit 20a is a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 20a displays information. The information displayed includes operational instructions.

The operation unit 20b is a touch panel, a button, a dial, a switch, or the like. The operation unit 20b detects an operation or the like performed according to an operation instruction. The operation includes a selection operation, an input operation, and the like.

The photographing unit 20c includes a camera. The camera takes a picture.

The voice input unit 20d is a microphone or the like. Voice is input to the voice input unit 20d. The input voice is voice for a call or the like.

The audio output unit 20e is a speaker or the like. The audio output unit 20e outputs audio. The output voice is voice for a call or the like.

The communication unit 20f is connected to the communication network 50 and communicates with the printing device 10, the PC 30, and the server 40 via the communication network 50.

The memory 20 g includes a non-volatile memory and a temporary storage memory. The non-volatile memory is a flash memory or the like. Programs, various setting data, etc. are stored in the non-volatile memory. The temporary storage memory is RAM or the like. Processed data and the like are temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory.

The CPU 20h controls the entire smartphone 20 according to a program stored in the memory 20g.

The GPS receiver 20i measures the current position.

The connection I / F20j is a USB terminal or the like for connecting to a PC. Another device is connected to the connection I / F20j. The connection I / F 20j transmits data to another connected device and receives data from the other connected device.

1.4 PC
As shown in FIG. 1, the PC 30 includes a display unit 30a, an operation unit 30b, a communication unit 30c, a memory 30d, a CPU 30e, and a connection I / F 30f.

The display unit 30a is a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 30a displays information.

The operation unit 30b is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. The operation unit 30b detects the operation.

The communication unit 30c is connected to the communication network 50 and communicates with the printing device 10, the smartphone 20, and the server 40 via the communication network 50.

The memory 30d includes a hard disk unit, a non-volatile memory, and a temporary storage memory. The non-volatile memory is a flash memory or the like. Programs, various setting data, etc. are stored in the non-volatile memory. The temporary storage memory is RAM or the like. Processed data and the like are temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory.

The CPU 30e controls the entire PC 30 according to the program stored in the memory 30d.

Other devices such as a digital multipurpose disk (DVD) drive and a printer are connected to the connection I / F30f.

1.5 Server The server 40 includes a storage device 40a, a communication unit 40b, a memory 40c, and a CPU 40d.

The storage device 40a includes a large-capacity hard disk unit.

The communication unit 40b is connected to the communication network 50 and communicates with the printing device 10, the smartphone 20 and the PC 30 via the communication network 50.

The memory 40c includes a non-volatile memory and a temporary storage memory. The non-volatile memory is a flash memory or the like. Programs, various setting data, etc. are stored in the non-volatile memory. The temporary storage memory is RAM or the like. Processed data and the like are temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory.

The CPU 40d controls the entire server 40 according to the program stored in the memory 40c.

1.6 Photograph Printing FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration for printing a photo stored in a smartphone provided in the printing system of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the smartphone 20 includes 20 g of memory.

Image data D20 and user information D21 are stored in the memory 20g. The image data D20 is saved by the user. The user information D21 includes identification information D22 and preference information D23. The identification information D22 is information that identifies the user. The identification information D22 is a user name, an e-mail address, a telephone number, or the like. The preference information D23 is information that affects the preference of the user's image. The preference information D23 is acquired by the smartphone 20. The preference information D23 includes basic information of the user, information of the user's daily life, and the like. The user's basic information includes age, place of residence, gender, etc. The user's daily life information includes shopping history, information about applications downloaded and used by the smartphone 20, and the like. The shopping history includes the number of times, amount of money, goods, and the like. Information about applications includes the number of applications, genres, download rankings worldwide, and so on.

The printing device 10 includes an image correction device 100 and an image data output unit 101.

The image correction device 100 acquires the image data D10a stored in the memory 20g, corrects the acquired image data D10a, and generates the corrected image data D10b. The image correction device 100 may be provided in a device other than the printing device 10. Therefore, the correction of the image data D10a performed by the image correction device 100 may be performed by a device other than the printing device 10.

The image data output unit 101 outputs the generated corrected image data D10b. In the first embodiment, the image data output unit 101 is a printing unit 10g, and outputs the corrected image data D10b by printing the image represented by the corrected image data D10b. The image data output unit 101 transmits the corrected image data D10b to a display wirelessly or wiredly connected to the printing device 10, and causes the display to display the image represented by the corrected image data D10b, whereby the corrected image data D10b May be output. Further, the image data output unit 101 may output the corrected image data D10b by storing the corrected image data D10b in a device capable of storing the image data. Further, the image data output unit 101 may output the corrected image data D10b by transmitting the corrected image data D10b to another information processing device. When the corrected image data D10b is transmitted to another information processing device, the communication unit 10c is connected to the communication network 50, and the corrected image data D10b is transmitted to the other information processing device via the server. Alternatively, the communication unit 10c is connected to the communication network 50, and the corrected image data D10b is transmitted to another information processing device by e-mail.

1.7 Image correction device As shown in FIG. 2, the image correction device 100 includes an image data acquisition unit 110, a user information acquisition unit 111, an identification information extraction unit 112, a preference information extraction unit 113, and a preference information analysis unit 114. , The correction information selection unit 115, the image data correction unit 116, and the correction information storage unit 117 are provided. These elements are configured by the CPU 10e controlling the entire printing apparatus 10 according to a program stored in the memory 10d.

The server 40 includes a correction information storage unit 400. The correction information storage unit 400 is configured by the CPU 40d controlling the entire server 40 according to a program stored in the memory 40c.

The image correction device 100, the information processing device 30, and the server 40 constitute an image correction system SYS that corrects the image data D10a.

In the following, first, the information stored in the correction information storage unit 117 and the correction information storage unit 400 will be described, and then the correction of the image data D10a by the image correction device 100 will be described.

1.8 Information stored in the correction information storage unit FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating information stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the printing system of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of correction information D104s are stored in the correction information storage unit 117 for each identification information D102 which is each of the plurality of identification informations. The plurality of correction information D104 corresponds to the plurality of preference information D103, respectively, and indicates the content of the correction of the image data D10a.

The correction information storage unit 400 also stores a plurality of correction information D404s for each identification information D402, which is each of the plurality of identification informations. The plurality of correction information D404 corresponds to the plurality of preference information D403, respectively, and indicates the content of the correction of the image data D10a.

The PC 30 can register new correction information in the correction information storage unit 117, and can update the correction information included in the plurality of correction information D104 already registered in the correction information storage unit 117, and the correction information can be updated. The correction information included in the plurality of correction information D104 already registered in the storage unit 117 can be deleted. In addition, the PC 30 can register new preference information in the correction information storage unit 117, and can update the preference information included in the plurality of preference information D103 already registered in the correction information storage unit 117. It is possible to delete the preference information included in the plurality of preference information D103 already registered in the correction information storage unit 117. A device other than the PC 30 may register, update, and delete. For example, the server 40 may register, update, and delete. Registrations, updates and deletions may occur on a regular basis.

Further, the PC 30 can register new correction information in the correction information storage unit 400, and can update the correction information included in the plurality of correction information D404 already registered in the correction information storage unit 400. The correction information included in the plurality of correction information D404s already registered in the correction information storage unit 400 can be deleted. Further, the PC 30 can register new preference information in the correction information storage unit 400, and can update the preference information included in the plurality of preference information D403 already registered in the correction information storage unit 400. The preference information included in the plurality of preference information D403 already registered in the correction information storage unit 400 can be deleted. A device other than the PC 30 may register, update, and delete these. For example, the server 40 may register, update, and delete. Registrations, updates and deletions may occur on a regular basis.

The correction information storage unit 117 can store the correction information D104a included in the plurality of correction information D104 in the correction information storage unit 400. Further, the correction information storage unit 117 can inquire the correction information storage unit 400 of the existence or nonexistence of the correction information.

The correction information storage unit 400 can store the correction information D404a included in the plurality of correction information D404s in the correction information storage unit 117. Further, the correction information storage unit 400 can inquire the correction information storage unit 117 of the existence or nonexistence of the correction information.

As a result, the correction information storage units 117 and 400 can share the correction information.

The plurality of preference information D103 constitutes the preference information list L10. The plurality of preference information D403 constitutes the preference information list L40.

1.9 Contents of correction information FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of correction information stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the printing system of the first embodiment.

Each correction information D104b, which is each of the plurality of correction information D104s, indicates the content of the correction of the image data D10a. As shown in FIG. 4, each correction information D104b is composed of a group consisting of hue correction content D110, contrast correction content D111, sharpness correction content D112, saturation correction content D113, and brightness correction content D114. Includes the content of at least one correction selected. Each correction information D104b may include the content of correction other than these corrections. The same applies to each correction information D404b, which is each of the plurality of correction information D404s.

1.10 Correction of image data by an image correction device The image data acquisition unit 110 acquires image data D10a from a smartphone 20 as shown in FIG. The acquired image data D10a is selected by the user from the image data D20 stored in the memory 20g of the smartphone 20. The acquired image data D10a is input to the image data correction unit 116. The acquired image data D10a is temporarily stored in the memory 10d until the user finishes using the printing device 10. The image data acquisition unit 110 may acquire the image data D10a from a device other than the smartphone 20. Devices other than the smartphone 20 are wired or wirelessly connected to the communication unit 10c or the connection I / F 10h.

The user information acquisition unit 111 acquires the user information D11a from the smartphone 20. The acquired user information D11a is selected from the user information D21 stored in the memory 20g of the smartphone 20. As a result, the user information acquisition unit 111 acquires the identification information D12a and the preference information D13a included in the acquired user information D11a. The acquired user information D11a is input to the identification information extraction unit 112 and the preference information extraction unit 113. The user information acquisition unit 111 may acquire the user information D11a from a device other than the smartphone 20. Devices other than the smartphone 20 are wired or wirelessly connected to the communication unit 10c or the connection I / F 10h.

The identification information extraction unit 112 extracts the identification information D12a from the input user information D11a. The extracted identification information D12a is input to the correction information selection unit 115.

The preference information extraction unit 113 extracts the preference information D13a from the input user information D11a. The extracted preference information D13a is input to the preference information analysis unit 114.

The preference information analysis unit 114 analyzes the input preference information D13a. As a result, the user's preference is analyzed, and the characteristics of the user's preference can be obtained. The result of the analysis is input to the correction information selection unit 115.

When the preference information D13a acquired by the user information acquisition unit 111 is two or more preference information, the preference information analysis unit 114 analyzes the input preference information D13a to obtain the input preference information D13a from the input preference information D13a. The preference information D13a to be input to the correction information selection unit 115 is selected.

The correction information selection unit 115 tells the correction information storage unit 117 whether or not the plurality of correction information D104 stored for the input identification information D12a includes the correction information D14a corresponding to the input preference information D13a. Inquire. Further, when the plurality of correction information D104 saved for the input identification information D12a includes the correction information D14a corresponding to the input preference information D13a, the correction information selection unit 115 can display the correction information D14a from the correction information storage unit 117. The correction information D14a is acquired. As a result, the correction information selection unit 115 selects the correction information D14a corresponding to the input preference information D13a from the plurality of correction information D104 stored for the input identification information D12a. The selected correction information D14a is input to the image data correction unit 116.

The correction information selection unit 115 tells the correction information storage unit 400 whether or not the plurality of correction information D404 stored for the input identification information D12a includes the correction information D14a corresponding to the input preference information D13a. You may inquire. Further, when the correction information selection unit 115 includes the correction information D14a corresponding to the input preference information D13a in the plurality of correction information D404 stored for the input identification information D12a, the correction information storage unit 400 The correction information D14a may be acquired.

When the print system 1 is a small-scale print system and the number of printing devices 10 provided in the print system 1 is small, the correction information storage unit 400 provided in the server 40 may be used as the correction information storage unit 117 in the printing device 10. May be substituted.

The correction information storage unit 400 provided in the server 40 may be omitted. In this case, instead of the correction information storage unit 400 provided in the server 40, the input identification information D12a is stored in the correction information storage unit 117 provided in another printing device 10 connected via the communication network 50. It may be inquired whether or not the plurality of correction information D104s included include the correction information D14a corresponding to the input preference information D13a.

The image data correction unit 116 corrects the input image data D10a according to the input correction information D14a to generate the corrected image data D10b. The corrections made include at least one correction selected from the group consisting of hue correction, sharpness correction, contrast correction, saturation correction and brightness correction. The generated corrected image data D10b is input to the image data output unit 101.

The printing device 10 may allow the user to select the preference information D13a to be acquired by the image correction device 100. In this case, for example, a screen for allowing the user to select the preference information D13a to be acquired by the image correction device 100 is displayed on the display unit 10a. In addition, a list containing preference information that can be acquired by the image correction device 100 is included in the screen, and the preference information D13a that is actually acquired by the image correction device 100 is selected from the preference information described in the list. The operation is accepted.

A part of the preference information D13a to be acquired by the image correction device 100 may be input by a user's selection operation or input operation. The preference information input by the user's selection operation or input operation is preference information or the like that cannot be acquired from the smartphone 20. The preference information input by the user's selection operation or input operation is preference information including items common to all users. Items common to all users are biometric information, appearance information, the total number of photos stored on the smartphone, and so on. Biological information includes blood type, height, weight, and the like. Appearance information is hairstyle and the like. The subject in the photograph stored in the smartphone may be analyzed, and the subject in many photographs may be used as preference information.

The correction information storage unit 117 may be provided in the PC 30. As a result, when the plurality of printing devices 10 are connected to the communication network 50, the plurality of printing devices 10 can use the common correction information storage unit 117.

In addition to the correction information storage unit 117 provided in the printing apparatus 10, a correction information storage unit provided in the PC 30 may be provided. In this case, when a plurality of correction information D104s are updated, when the printing device 10 is started, or the like, between the correction information storage unit 117 provided in the printing device 10 and the correction information storage unit provided in the PC 30. Communication is performed, and the plurality of correction information D104 stored in the correction information storage unit 117 and the plurality of correction information stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the PC 30 are updated. As a result, the plurality of printing devices 10 can use the same plurality of correction information D104.

1.11 Displaying an image, adjusting the image quality of an image, and selecting image data FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an image data correction unit provided in the printing system of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the image data correction unit 116 includes an image display unit 120, an image quality adjustment unit 121, and a selection unit 122.

The image display unit 120 causes the display unit 10a to display the image represented by the corrected image data D10b.

The image quality adjustment unit 121 displays the image quality adjustment interface on the display unit 10a, and adjusts the image quality of the corrected image data D10b according to the operation performed on the displayed image quality adjustment interface.

When the image data D10a acquired by the image data acquisition unit 110 is a plurality of image data, the selection unit 122 displays the selection interface on the display unit 10a and performs an operation on the displayed selection interface. Therefore, the corrected image data D10a is selected from the image data D10a acquired by the image data acquisition unit 110.

The correction information selection unit 115 corrects a plurality of correction information D104s stored in the correction information storage unit 117 based on the image quality adjustment performed by the image quality adjustment unit 121 and / or the selection performed by the selection unit 122.

1.12 Multiple correction information stored in the correction information storage unit FIG. 6 shows an example of a redness (R) adjustment table stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment, and the print system. It is a figure which illustrates the example of the color adjustment table selected from the R adjustment table by the correction information selection part provided in. FIG. 7 shows an example of a greenish (G) adjustment table stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment, and a correction information selection unit provided in the print system selects from the G adjustment table. It is a figure which illustrates the example of the color adjustment table. FIG. 8 shows an example of a bluish (B) adjustment table stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment, and is selected from the B adjustment table by the correction information selection unit provided in the print system. It is a figure which illustrates the example of the color adjustment table. FIG. 9 shows an example of a contrast correction table stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment, and contrast correction selected from the contrast correction table by the correction information selection unit provided in the print system. It is a figure which illustrates the example of a parameter.

When the correction performed by the image data correction unit 116 includes hue correction and contrast correction, the plurality of correction information D104s are shown in R adjustment tables TR1 and FIG. 7A shown in FIG. 6A. The G adjustment table TG1, the B adjustment table TB1 shown in FIG. 8A, and the contrast correction table TC1 shown in FIG. 9A are included. The R adjustment table TR1, the G adjustment table TG1 and the B adjustment table TB1 constitute an RGB color adjustment table.

In the R adjustment table TR1, the horizontal axis is divided into m age groups, and the vertical axis is divided into n photo genre application number classes. The width of each of the m age classes is 10 years. The width of each of the classes of n photo genre applications is one. In the R adjustment table TR1, m × n color adjustment tables TR2 corresponding to the combination of the m × n age class and the number of photo genre applications are defined. Each of the m × n color adjustment tables TR2 shows the relationship between the input gradation and the output gradation.

In the G adjustment table TG1, the horizontal axis is divided into s age groups, and the vertical axis is divided into t photo genre application number classes. The width of each of the s age classes is 10 years. The width of each of the classes of the number of t photo genre applications is one. In the G adjustment table TG1, s × t color adjustment tables TG2 corresponding to the combination of the s × t age class and the number of photo genre applications are defined. Each of the s × t color adjustment tables TG2 shows the relationship between the input gradation and the output gradation.

In the B adjustment table TB1, the horizontal axis is divided into p age groups, and the vertical axis is divided into q photo genre application number classes. The width of each of the p age classes is 10 years. The width of each of the classes of q photo genre applications is one. In the B adjustment table TB1, p × q color adjustment tables TB2 corresponding to the combination of the age class of p × q and the class of the number of photo genre applications are defined. Each of the p × q color adjustment tables TB2 shows the relationship between the input gradation and the output gradation.

In the contrast correction table TC1, the horizontal axis is divided into groups of v ages, and the vertical axis is divided into groups of w photo genre applications. The width of each of the v age classes is 10 years. The width of each of the classes of w photo genre applications is one. In the contrast correction table TC1, v × w contrast correction parameters PC2 corresponding to each combination of the v × w age class and the number of photo genre applications are defined. Each of the v × w contrast correction parameters PC2 is a numerical value and indicates the strength of the contrast correction. When the value is large, the strength of the contrast correction becomes strong. When the value is small, the strength of the contrast correction becomes weak.

The plurality of correction information D104s are not shown, and the horizontal axis is divided into classes of a plurality of ages, and the vertical axis is divided into a group of a plurality of monthly total shopping amounts. R adjustment table, G adjustment table, B adjustment table, and contrast correction. Including table. Further, in the plurality of correction information D104s, an R adjustment table, a G adjustment table, a B adjustment table, and a contrast, which are not shown, the horizontal axis is divided into a plurality of residential classes and the vertical axis is divided into a plurality of gender classes. Also includes a correction table. Further, in the plurality of correction information D104s, an R adjustment table, a G adjustment table, a B adjustment table, and a contrast, which are not shown, the horizontal axis is divided into classes of a plurality of ages and the vertical axis is divided into a plurality of exercise habit classes. Also includes a correction table. Further, the plurality of correction information D104s are not shown, and the horizontal axis is divided into classes of a plurality of ages, and the vertical axis is divided into a group of a plurality of smoking habits. The R adjustment table, the G adjustment table, the B adjustment table, and the contrast. Also includes a correction table. The plurality of correction information D104 may include an R adjustment table, a G adjustment table, a B adjustment table, and a contrast correction table other than these R adjustment tables, G adjustment tables, B adjustment tables, and contrast correction tables.

When the correction performed by the image data correction unit 116 includes sharpness correction, saturation correction, and brightness correction, the plurality of correction information D104 also includes a sharpness correction table, a saturation correction table, and a brightness correction table (not shown). Each of the sharpness correction table, the saturation correction table, and the brightness correction table can be configured in the same manner as the contrast correction table TC1.

The width of each of the m age classes may be changed from 10 years. The same can be said for each width of the s age class, each width of the p age class, and each width of the v age class.

The width of each of the classes of n photo genre applications may be changed from one. The same can be said for each width of the t number of photo genre application classes, each width of the q photo genre application number class, and each width of the w photo genre application number class. ..

The width of each of the m age classes, the width of each of the s age classes, the width of each of the p age classes and the width of each of the v age classes may differ from each other. ..

Each width of n photo genre application classes, each width of t photo genre application class, each width of q photo genre application number class, and w photo genre application number The widths of each of the classes of are different from each other.

The width of the class of m ages may be non-uniform. For example, within a specific age range such as 10 to 20 years old, the age group range is 1 year, and outside the specific age range, the age group range is 10 years old. Good. The same can be said for the width of the s age class, the width of the p age class, and the width of the v age class.

The class width of the number of n photo genre applications may be non-uniform. The same can be said for the width of the class of the number of t photo genre applications, the width of the class of the number of q photo genre applications, and the width of the class of the number of w photo genre applications.

1.13 R adjustment table, G adjustment table, B adjustment table, and contrast correction parameter setting example In many cases, the user's color vision changes as the user ages. For example, as the user ages, the user's color vision changes in the direction in which the dark blue color becomes harder to see and what is seen looks yellowish.

Also, in many cases, the greater the number of user photo genre applications, the greater the user's liking for photos and the greater the user's commitment to how images look.

Therefore, the color adjustment table included in the p × q color adjustment table TB2 corresponding to the combination of the age class to which the older age belongs and the class of the number of photo genre applications to which the number of large photo genre applications belongs is m ×. Compared with the color adjustment tables corresponding to the same combination included in the n color adjustment tables TR2 and the s × t color adjustment tables TG2, the output gradation is set to be larger in the halftone. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, a combination of an age group to which an age of 60 to 70 years belongs and a group of photo genre applications to which the number of photo genre applications of 9 to 10 belongs. In the color adjustment table TB2a corresponding to the above, the relationship between the input gradation 0-255 and the output gradation 0-255 is a non-linear relationship in which the output gradation becomes larger than the input gradation in the halftone. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 7 (b), in the color adjustment tables TR2a and TG2a corresponding to the same combination, the input gradation 0-255 and the output gradation 0-255 are The relationship is a linear relationship in which the output gradation does not change from the input gradation. As a result, dark blue is corrected to bright blue, and an image that looks yellowish as a whole is corrected to an image that looks natural.

Also, in many cases, the user's contrast sensitivity decreases as the user ages.

Therefore, the v × w contrast correction parameters PC2 are set so that the strength of the contrast correction indicated by the contrast correction parameters corresponding to the age class to which the higher age belongs becomes stronger.

1.14 Consideration of the number of image processing applications R adjustment table and G adjustment table in which the horizontal axis is divided into classes of multiple ages and the vertical axis is divided into the classes of multiple image processing applications. And B adjustment table may be included.

Image processing applications are frequently used by younger users. The image processing application performs processing for improving saturation in order to make colors look vivid, processing for increasing brightness and making an image slightly overexposed. Therefore, the horizontal axis is divided into classes of a plurality of ages, and the vertical axis is divided into classes of a plurality of image processing applications. The R adjustment table, the G adjustment table, and the B adjustment table are the age groups to which the lower age belongs. And the color adjustment table corresponding to the combination with the class of the number of image processing applications to which a large number of image processing applications belong is set so that the correction for increasing the saturation and the correction is performed.

1.15 Example of preference information acquired by the user information acquisition unit FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of preference information acquired by the user information acquisition unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment.

The preference information D13a illustrated in FIG. 10 includes the following preference information. The preference information D13a may include preference information other than the following preference information. The number of preference information included in the preference information D13a may be increased or decreased.
(a) Preference information including the item "age" and the content "68"
(b) Preference information including the item "residential place" and the content "Kyoto"
(c) Preference information including the item "gender" and the content "female"
(d) Preference information including the item "shopping frequency" and the content "10"
(e) Preference information including the item "total monthly shopping" and the content "8000"
(f) Preference information including the item "Number of game genre applications" and the content "3"
(g) Preference information including the item "Number of photo genre applications" and the content "10"
(h) Preference information including the item "number of saved images" and the content "6000"
(i) Preference information including the item "model name used" and the content "XXX"
(j) Preference information including the item "OS version" and the content "12.5"

1.16 An example of a preference information list stored in the correction information storage unit and an image correction table created by the correction information selection unit FIG. 11 is stored in the correction information storage unit provided in the printing system of the first embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the example of the preference information list, and the example of the image correction table created by the correction information selection unit provided in the print system.

The preference information list L10 illustrated in FIG. 11 includes a pair of the following items. A pair of items other than the pair of these items may be described in the preference information list L10. The number of pairs of items listed in the preference information list L10 may be increased or decreased.
(a) P1 for the items "age" and "total monthly shopping"
(b) P2 for the items "age" and "number of photo genre applications"
(c) P3 for the items "place of residence" and "gender"
(d) P4 for the items "age" and "exercise habits"
(e) P5 for the items "age" and "smoking habits"

The items "age", "place of residence", "gender", "total monthly shopping amount", "number of photo genre applications", "exercise habit" and "smoking habit" listed in the preference information list L10 are selected as correction information. This is an item that the preference information D13a input to the unit 115 should have. That is, any of the items "age", "place of residence", "gender", "total monthly shopping amount", "number of photo genre applications", "exercise habit" and "smoking habit" listed in the preference information list L10. Preference information D13a having matching items is input to the correction information selection unit 115.

The image correction table TI illustrated in FIG. 11 includes color adjustment tables TR21, TR22 and TR23 corresponding to item pairs P1, P2 and P3, respectively, and color adjustment tables corresponding to item pairs P1, P2 and P3, respectively. Contrast correction parameters PC21, PC22 and include TG21, TG22 and TG23, include color adjustment tables TB21, TB22 and TB23 corresponding to item pairs P1, P2 and P3, respectively, and correspond to item pairs P1, P2 and P3, respectively. Includes PC23.

When the correction performed by the image data correction unit 116 includes sharpness correction, the image correction table TI includes sharpness correction parameters corresponding to pairs P1, P2, and P3 of the items, respectively. When the correction performed by the image data correction unit 116 includes saturation correction, the image correction table TI includes saturation correction parameters corresponding to pairs P1, P2, and P3 of the items, respectively. When the correction performed by the image data correction unit 116 includes brightness correction, the image correction table TI includes brightness correction parameters corresponding to pairs P1, P2, and P3 of the items, respectively.

1.17 Example of image correction parameter applied FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an image correction parameter applied to image data by an image data correction unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment.

The image correction parameter P illustrated in FIG. 12 includes a color adjustment table TR2X, a color adjustment table TG2X, a color adjustment table TB2X, and a contrast correction parameter PC2X.

When the correction performed by the image data correction unit 116 includes sharpness correction, saturation correction, and brightness correction, the image correction parameter P includes a sharpness correction parameter, a saturation correction parameter, and a brightness correction parameter, respectively.

1.18 Example of correction information selection screen FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a correction information selection screen displayed on a display unit provided in the printing system of the first embodiment.

The correction information selection screen S illustrated in FIG. 13 includes an image I represented by the correction image data D10b, an image quality adjustment interface IN1, and a selection interface IN2.

The image quality adjustment interface IN1 includes a contrast correction button BC1, a contrast correction button BC2, a redness correction button BR1, a redness correction button BR2, a greenness correction button BG1, a greenness correction button BG2, a bluishness correction button BB1 and a bluishness correction button BB2.

The image quality adjustment unit 121 adjusts the contrast on the corrected image data D10b according to the operations performed on the contrast correction buttons BC1 and BC2. When the operation of pressing the contrast correction button BC1 is performed, the image quality adjustment unit 121 performs contrast adjustment for strengthening the contrast on the corrected image data D10b. Further, when the operation of pressing the contrast correction button BC2 is performed, the image quality adjustment unit 121 performs contrast adjustment for weakening the contrast on the corrected image data D10b.

The image quality adjustment unit 121 adjusts the redness on the corrected image data D10b according to the operations performed on the redness correction buttons BR1 and BR2. When the operation of pressing the redness correction button BR1 is performed, the image quality adjustment unit 121 performs redness adjustment for strengthening the redness on the corrected image data D10b. Further, when the operation of pressing the redness correction button BC2 is performed, the image quality adjustment unit 121 performs redness adjustment for weakening the redness on the corrected image data D10b.

The image quality adjustment unit 121 adjusts the greenness on the corrected image data D10b according to the operations performed on the greenness correction buttons BG1 and BG2. When the operation of pressing the greenness correction button BG1 is performed, the image quality adjustment unit 121 performs greenness adjustment for strengthening the greenness on the corrected image data D10b. Further, when the operation of pressing the greenish correction button BG2 is performed, the image quality adjusting unit 121 performs greenish adjustment on the corrected image data D10b to weaken the greenishness.

The image quality adjustment unit 121 adjusts the bluishness on the corrected image data D10b according to the operations performed on the bluishness correction buttons BB1 and BB2. When the operation of pressing the bluish correction button BB1 is performed, the image quality adjusting unit 121 performs bluish adjustment for strengthening the bluish color on the corrected image data D10b. Further, when the operation of pressing the bluish correction button BB2 is performed, the image quality adjusting unit 121 performs bluish adjustment to weaken the bluish color on the corrected image data D10b.

The selection interface IN2 includes an image represented by the image data D10a acquired by the image data acquisition unit 110 and temporarily stored in the memory 10d. When the image data D10a is a plurality of image data, a list of a plurality of images represented by the plurality of image data is displayed. The selection unit 122 selects the image data D10a to be corrected from the image data D10a acquired by the image data acquisition unit 110 according to the operation performed on the selection interface IN2.

Further, the correction information selection screen S includes the originality display OR. The originality display OR indicates the degree of originality of the applied image correction parameter P created based on the preference information D13a. The originality display OR notifies the degree of originality of the image I generated based on the preference information D13a.

In the originality display OR, the fraction indicates the degree of originality of the applied image correction parameter P. The denominator of the fraction is the number of different image correction parameters that can be created from the R adjustment table TR1, the G adjustment table TG1, the B adjustment table TB1 and the contrast correction table TC1 stored in the correction information storage unit 109. Alternatively, the number of image correction parameters actually created by the user using the print system 1 may be different from each other. The numerator of the fraction is the number of users who created the same image correction parameter as the applied image correction parameter P.

The user can recognize that the image I created based on the preference information D13a is unique and / or has originality by the originality display OR, and can obtain a feeling of satisfaction. Further, the user can recognize that there is a user who has created the same image correction parameter as the image correction parameter P created by himself / herself by the originality display OR, and can feel the synchronization.

Display elements other than fractions may indicate the degree of originality of the applied image correction parameter P. For example, a graph showing the frequency distribution may show the degree of originality of the applied image correction parameter P.

1.19 Operation of printing device In the following, the printing device when the image data D10a is corrected and the corrected image data D10b is output, taking as an example the case where the correction performed by the image data correction unit 116 is hue correction and contrast correction. The operation of No. 10 will be described with reference to the examples illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 13.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of image data correction and image data output performed by the printing apparatus provided in the printing system of the first embodiment.

When the image data D10a is corrected and the corrected image data D10b is output, steps S101 to S108 shown in FIG. 14 are sequentially executed.

In step S101, the image data acquisition unit 110 acquires the image data D10a from the smartphone 20. Further, the user information acquisition unit 111 acquires the user information D11a from the smartphone 20.

In step S102, the identification information extraction unit 112 extracts the identification information D12a from the acquired user information D11a.

In step S103, the preference information extraction unit 113 extracts the preference information D13a shown in FIG. 10 from the acquired user information D11a.

In step S104, the preference information analysis unit 114 analyzes the extracted preference information D13a, and describes the "age", "residential place", "gender", and "gender" in the preference information list L10 illustrated in FIG. Select preference information that has items that match any of the items "total monthly shopping", "number of photo genre applications", "exercise habits", and "smoking habits". As a result, the preference information analysis unit 114 can display the preference information including the item "age" and the content "68", the preference information including the item "place of residence" and the content "Kyoto", the item "gender" and "gender". Select the preference information including the content of "female", the preference information including the item "total monthly shopping amount" and the content of "8000", and the preference information including the item "number of photo genre applications" and the content of "10". The analysis of the preference information D13a will be described later.

In step S105, as shown in FIG. 11, the correction information selection unit 115 corresponds to the color adjustment table TR21 corresponding to P1 of the items “age” and “total monthly shopping amount” described in the preference information list L10. , Color adjustment table TG21, color adjustment table TB21, and contrast correction parameter PC21, which are not shown, the horizontal axis is divided into multiple age groups, and the vertical axis is divided into multiple shopping monthly total classes. Select from a table, a G adjustment table, a B adjustment table, and a contrast correction table.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the correction information selection unit 115 sets the color adjustment table TR22 and the color corresponding to P2 of the items “age” and “number of photo genre applications” described in the preference information list L10. The adjustment table TG22, the color adjustment table TB22, and the contrast correction parameter PC22 are shown in the R adjustment table TR1 shown in FIG. 6A and the G adjustment table TG1 and FIG. 8A shown in FIG. 7A, respectively. Select from the B adjustment table TB1 shown and the contrast correction table TC1 shown in FIG. 9A.

When the color adjustment table TR22 is selected, as shown in FIG. 6, the age class of the coordinate value m = 7 to which the age "68" included in the preference information D13a belongs and the preference information D13a are included. The color adjustment table TR2a corresponding to the combination (m, n) = (7, 10) with the class of the number of photo genre applications having the coordinate value n = 10 to which the number of photo genre applications of "10" belongs is selected.

Further, when the color adjustment table TG22 is selected, as shown in FIG. 7, the age class of the coordinate value s = 7 to which the age "68" included in the preference information D13a belongs and the preference information D13a The color adjustment table TG2a corresponding to the combination (s, t) = (7, 10) with the class of the number of photo genre applications having the coordinate value t = 10 to which the number of photo genre applications of "10" included in the above belongs is selected. ..

When the color adjustment table TB22 is selected, as shown in FIG. 8, the age class of the coordinate value p = 7 to which the age "68" included in the preference information D13a belongs and the preference information D13a The color adjustment table TB2a corresponding to the combination (p, q) = (7, 10) with the class of the number of photo genre applications having the coordinate value q = 10 to which the number of photo genre applications of "10" included in the above belongs is selected. ..

When the contrast correction parameter PC22 is selected, as shown in FIG. 9, the age class of the coordinate value v = 7 to which the age "68" included in the preference information D13a belongs and the preference information D13a are included. The contrast correction parameter PC2a corresponding to the combination (v, w) = (7, 10) with the class of the number of photo genre applications having the coordinate value w = 10 to which the number of photo genre applications of "10" belongs is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the correction information selection unit 115 sets the color adjustment table TR23 and the color adjustment table corresponding to the pair P3 of the items "residential place" and "gender" described in the preference information list L10. The TG23, the color adjustment table TB23, and the contrast correction parameter PC23 are each divided into a plurality of residential classes on the horizontal axis and a plurality of gender classes on the vertical axis, which are not shown, respectively. , B adjustment table and contrast correction table.

However, the correction information selection unit 115 includes a color adjustment table and contrast correction parameters corresponding to P4 of the items "age" and "exercise habit" including the item "exercise habit" not included in the selected preference information D13a. Do not select.

Further, the correction information selection unit 115 includes a color adjustment table and contrast correction parameters corresponding to P5 of the items "age" and "smoking habit" including the item "smoking habit" not included in the selected preference information D13a. Do not select.

Further, the correction information selection unit 115 is an image including the selected color adjustment tables TR21, TR22 and TR23, color adjustment tables TG21, TG22 and TG23, color adjustment tables TB21, TB22 and TB23, and contrast correction parameters PC21, PC22 and PC23. Create a correction table TI.

Further, the correction information selection unit 115 creates an applied image correction parameter P shown in FIG. 12 from the created image correction table TI, and saves the created image correction parameter P in the memory 10d.

The PC 30 and the server 40 acquire and store the stored image correction parameter P via the communication network 50. Further, the PC 30 and the server 40 can change the saved image correction parameter P.

The image data D10a may be corrected according to the information obtained by combining the color adjustment table TR2X, the color adjustment table TG2X, the color adjustment table TB2X, and the contrast correction parameter PC2X.

The color adjustment table TR2X is created from the color adjustment tables TR21, TR22 and TR23. The output gradation corresponding to the input gradation in the color adjustment table TR2X is the average of the three output gradations corresponding to the input gradation in the color adjustment tables TR21, TR22 and TR23, respectively.

The color adjustment table TG2X is created from the color adjustment tables TG21, TG22 and TG23. The output gradation corresponding to the input gradation in the color adjustment table TG2X is the average of three output gradations corresponding to the input gradation in the color adjustment tables TG21, TG22 and TG23, respectively.

The color adjustment table TB2X is created from the color adjustment tables TB21, TB22 and TB23. The output gradation corresponding to the input gradation in the color adjustment table TB2X is an average of three output gradations corresponding to the input gradation in the color adjustment tables TB21, TB22 and TB23, respectively.

The contrast correction parameter PC2X is created from the contrast correction parameters PC21, PC22 and PC23. The contrast correction parameter PC2X is the average of the contrast correction parameters PC21, PC22 and PC23.

In step S106, the image data correction unit 116 applies the created image correction parameter P to the image data D10a to generate the corrected image data D10b.

Further, the image display unit 120 causes the display unit 10a to display the image I represented by the generated corrected image data D10b shown in FIG. As a result, the user can confirm the image I represented by the corrected image data D10b. Further, the user can adjust the image quality of the corrected image data D10b by using the image quality adjustment interface IN1 as needed.

In step S107, the image data correction unit 116 corrects the image data D10a. When the image quality adjustment for the corrected image data D10b is not performed by using the image quality adjustment interface IN1, the image data correction unit 116 applies the image correction parameter P to the image data D10a as it is. Further, when the image quality adjustment for the corrected image data D10b is performed by using the image quality adjustment interface IN1, the image data correction unit 116 finely adjusts the image correction parameter P according to the image quality adjustment performed, and makes fine adjustments. The image correction parameter is applied to the image data D10a.

Further, the correction information selection unit 108 detects the difference between the image correction parameter P and the finely adjusted image correction parameter. Further, the correction information selection unit 108 feeds back the detected difference to the correction information storage unit 117 to correct the plurality of correction information D104. Thereby, a plurality of correction information D104 can be corrected based on the image quality adjustment. As a result, the image correction parameter P created based on the preference information D13a can be enhanced, and the possibility that the image correction parameter P created based on the preference information D13a matches the user's preference can be increased. ..

In step S108, the image data output unit 101 outputs the generated corrected image data D10b. The image data output unit 101 may output the contents of the originality display OR in addition to the corrected image data D10b. In that case, the image data output unit 101 may output an identification code that identifies the image correction parameter P. This makes it easy to identify the image correction parameter P. The identification code is composed of alphanumeric characters, symbols, and the like. The printing device 10 is configured so that when the user later inputs the output identification code to the printing device 10, the image correction parameter P identified by the input identification code can be applied to the image data D10a. Will be done.

The printing device 10 is configured so that the image correction parameter P identified by the input identification code can be referred to. As a result, even when the image correction parameter P is created based on the preference information D13a without inputting the identification code output by the user into the printing device 10, the user changes the preference information with the passage of time. It is possible to recognize the change in the image correction parameter P due to.

1.20 Analysis of preference information FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of analysis of preference information performed by the preference information analysis unit provided in the print system of the first embodiment.

When the preference information D13a is analyzed, steps S111 to S115 illustrated in FIG. 15 are sequentially executed.

In step S111, the correction information selection unit 115 takes in the preference information list L10 from the correction information storage unit 117. In addition to the correction information selection unit 115 fetching the preference information list L10 from the correction information storage section 117, the correction information storage section 400 may fetch the preference information list L40. Thereby, even if all the items of the preference information are not listed in the preference information list L10, the items of the preference information not listed in the preference information list L10 can be obtained from the preference information list L40.

In step S112, the correction information selection unit 115 confirms the existence or nonexistence of the corresponding preference information in the preference information D13a for one item selected from the preference information items described in the imported preference information lists L10 and L40. To do. The corresponding preference information is preference information including an item matching the one item.

Then, when the corresponding preference information exists, the correction information selection unit 115 reads the corresponding preference information in step S114, and in step S115, the item of the preference information described in the preference information lists L10 and L40. It is determined whether or not the existence or nonexistence of the corresponding preference information is confirmed for all of them. On the other hand, when the corresponding preference information does not exist, it is determined in step S115 whether or not the existence or nonexistence of the corresponding preference information has been confirmed for all the items of the preference information described in the preference information lists L10 and L40.

When the correction information selection unit 115 confirms the existence or nonexistence of the corresponding preference information for all the items of the preference information described in the preference information lists L10 and L40, the correction information selection unit 115 ends the analysis of the preference information D13a. On the other hand, if the correction information selection unit 115 has not confirmed the existence or nonexistence of the corresponding preference information for all the items of the preference information described in the preference information lists L10 and L40, the preference information captured in step S112 again. The existence or nonexistence of the corresponding preference information is confirmed for another item selected from the preference information items listed in the lists L10 and L40.

1.21 Effect of the Invention of the First Embodiment According to the invention of the first embodiment, the preference information D13a that affects the preference for the image is acquired, and the image is imaged according to the correction information D14a corresponding to the acquired preference information D13a. The data D10a is corrected. Therefore, the image data D10a can be corrected to match the preference of the image without having the user prepare the correction information D14a that matches the preference of the image.

Further, according to the invention of the first embodiment, even when the preference for the user's image changes due to the influence of the fashion, the preference for the user's image changes due to aging, etc., the user's image The preference information D13a that reflects the preference of the above is also changed, and the image data D10a can be corrected to match the preference of the image.

Further, according to the invention of the first embodiment, since the plurality of preference information D13a possessed by the plurality of users are different from each other, the plurality of correction information D14a created based on the plurality of preference information D13a are also different from each other. Therefore, the finishes of the plurality of corrected image data D10s generated for each of the plurality of users are different from each other, and each user can obtain the corrected image data D10 having a finish different from that of the other users, and each user can obtain the corrected image data D10. Corrected image data D10 having a unique finish can be obtained.

1.22 Modification example A photo editing application may be installed on the smartphone 20. In addition, the installed photo processing application has image correction parameters used when the user processes a photo using the photo processing application. In the first embodiment, the printing device 10 generates an image correction parameter independently of the image correction parameter used in the smartphone. However, the printing device 10 may use the image correction parameters used by the photo processing application installed on the smartphone 20 as they are.

In the present invention, the embodiments can be appropriately modified or omitted within the scope of the invention.

Although the present invention has been described in detail, the above description is exemplary in all aspects and the invention is not limited thereto. It is understood that a myriad of variations not illustrated can be envisioned without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 print system, 10 printing devices, 20 portable information communication processing devices (smartphones), 30 information processing devices (PC), 40 servers, 100 image correction devices, 101 image data output units, 110 image data acquisition units, 111 user information. Acquisition unit, 112 Identification information extraction unit, 113 Preference information extraction unit, 114 Preference information analysis unit, 115 Correction information selection unit, 116 Image data correction unit, 117 Correction information storage unit, 120 Image display unit, 121 Image quality adjustment unit, 122 Selection unit, 400 correction information storage unit.

Claims (10)

The image data acquisition unit that acquires image data and
The user information acquisition unit that acquires preference information that affects the user's image preferences,
A correction information storage unit that stores a plurality of correction information corresponding to a plurality of preference information and indicating the content of the correction of the image data, and a correction information storage unit.
A correction information selection unit that selects correction information corresponding to the preference information from the plurality of correction information,
An image data correction unit that corrects the image data according to the correction information and generates corrected image data,
An image correction device comprising. The user information acquisition unit acquires two or more preference information and obtains them.
The image correction device according to claim 1, further comprising a preference information analysis unit that analyzes the two or more preference information and selects the preference information from the two or more preference information. Each of the two or more preference information includes items and contents.
The preference information analysis unit refers to the preference information list in which the items are described, and refers to the preference information list.
The image correction device according to claim 2, wherein the preference information includes items matching the items described in the preference information list. The user information acquisition unit acquires identification information that identifies the user, and obtains identification information.
A plurality of correction information is stored for each of the plurality of identification information in the correction information storage unit.
The image correction device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the correction information selection unit selects the correction information from a plurality of correction information stored for the identification information. Each of the plurality of correction information indicates the content of at least one correction selected from the group consisting of the content of hue correction, the content of contrast correction, the content of sharpness correction, the content of saturation correction, and the content of brightness correction. The image correction device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The image data correction unit includes an image quality adjustment unit that adjusts the image quality of the corrected image data.
The correction information selection unit is an image correction device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which corrects the plurality of correction information based on the image quality adjustment. The image data acquisition unit acquires a plurality of image data and obtains a plurality of image data.
The image data correction unit includes a selection unit that selects the image data from the plurality of image data.
The correction information selection unit is an image correction device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which corrects the plurality of correction information based on the selection. An image correction device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and
A server that communicates with the image correction device
With
The correction information storage unit is a first correction information storage unit.
The plurality of correction information is the first plurality of correction information.
The server includes a second correction information storage unit that stores a second plurality of correction information.
The first correction information storage unit stores the correction information included in the first plurality of correction information in the second correction information storage unit.
The second correction information storage unit is an image correction system that stores correction information included in the second plurality of correction information in the first correction information storage unit. An image correction device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and
A printing unit that prints the image represented by the corrected image data, and
Print system with. a) The process of acquiring image data and
b) The process of acquiring preference information that affects the user's preference for images, and
c) A process of selecting correction information corresponding to the preference information from a plurality of correction information corresponding to each of the plurality of preference information, and
d) The step of correcting the image data according to the correction information and
An image correction method comprising.