JP3015390B2 - Video printing system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an original image or a plurality of images arbitrarily designated for a video original image having a gradation image area framed in a specific area in one image. The present invention relates to a video printing system capable of printing out minute images on a predetermined area on the same printing paper.

[Prior art] NTSC standard composite video signal, RGB analog signal, R
2. Description of the Related Art There are various known video printers that supply any one of various video signals such as a GBTTL signal and print out a required image on a printing paper. As a video printer of this type, generally, the number of pixels (for example, 480 pixels) close to the number of pixels scanned by a video signal is used.
X 480, 480 x 600) and capable of printing a print screen size of about 80 mm x (80 to 100) mm. Compared to the above, about twice as many pixels in the main scanning direction and sub-scanning direction, respectively. And the like, which are capable of printing on a print screen having a size about four times as large as those described above, are used.

The former printer prints one video original image on one print paper. The latter printer prints one video original image on one sheet of printing paper, or prints four video original images together.

One of application examples of a video printer is print image recording for handling an image captured by an endoscope as a diagnostic image or a diagnostic recording image. This print image
It is used alone for diagnostic purposes, but is often used by attaching it to medical records for diagnostic records. The printer screen size is preferably a print size of 80 × 100 mm or less. It is convenient if a plurality of scenes can be printed together on one print screen as needed.

FIG. 20 is an example in which a single scene is printed on one sheet of printing paper, and FIG. 21 is an example in which a plurality of scenes are printed on one sheet of printing paper.

In FIG. 20, reference numeral 141 denotes a recording sheet, 142 denotes an effective print area, 143 denotes a framed gradation image area, and 144 denotes an area for writing a character or the like.

In FIG. 21, reference numerals 151 and 152 denote screens in which two effective print areas 142 shown in FIG. 20 are vertically arranged and printed. In this case, both screens 151 and 152 are printed out by reducing the original image as shown in the figure.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] When the original image is reduced and printed out as described above, if a conventional small-screen printer is used for printing, the image quality may be degraded. That is, in the small-screen printer, the number of pixels constituting the print image is fixed to be substantially equal to the number of pixels constituting the original video image.
Therefore, when the original image is reduced and printed out, the image is printed out with the number of pixels constituting each print screen thinned out. As a result, image information is lost and image quality deteriorates.

The main object of the present invention is to print out a plurality of video original images on a single sheet of print paper,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a video print system capable of printing out without deteriorating image quality.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a video printing system capable of obtaining a higher quality print image when one video image is printed out on a printing paper sheet, in addition to the above main objects.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems and achieve the objects, the video print system of the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) The video print system according to the present invention comprises: arranging one or a plurality of arbitrarily designated video original images with respect to a video original image having a framed gradation image area;
In a video printing system capable of printing out on a single sheet of printing paper, the number of scanning pixels “l × m” in the video original image
When a printer having a double (R> 1) number of scanning pixels “L × M” is specified, and when a printout of one video original image is designated, the video original image is R times larger in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction. The number of scanning pixels is “L × M”
Means for printing out on a printing paper using the printer, and when a plurality of video original images are to be printed out, the frame is determined from each of the plurality of video original images. Cut out only the toned image area and collectively edit it, and interpolate and enlarge it so that the number of scanning pixels of each toned image becomes r times (R> r ≧ 1) and print it out on a printing paper using the printer. And means for performing the following.

(2) The video print system according to the present invention comprises: arranging one or a plurality of arbitrarily designated video original images for a video original image having a framed gradation image area;
In a video printing system capable of printing out on a single sheet of printing paper, the number of scanning pixels “l × m” in the video original image
A printer having twice (R> 1) number of scanning pixels “L × M”; a first mode I for printing one video original image on one sheet of printing paper; and a X mode on one sheet of printing paper. Second mode for printing the original video (X ≧ 2)
Mode selection setting means for selecting and setting II, a third mode III for printing Y (Y> X) video original images on one sheet of paper, and a first mode by the mode selection setting means. When I is selected and set, the video original image is interpolated and enlarged by R times (R> 1) in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, respectively, and printed out on one sheet of paper using the printer. Means, and when the second mode II is selected and set by the mode selection setting means, X video originals interpolated and enlarged r times (R> r ≧ 1) in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, respectively. Means for collectively editing images and printing them out on one sheet of paper using the printer; and when the third mode III is selected and set by the mode selection setting means, the floor of each video original image is set. In the toned image area The Y-tone images interpolated and enlarged by r 'times (r≥r') in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, respectively, are collectively edited and printed on one sheet of paper using the above printer. Out means.

(3) The video print system according to the present invention provides a video original image including a framed gradation image region and an identification code region related to the image of the gradation image region.
A video printing system capable of printing out one or a plurality of arbitrarily designated video original images on a single sheet of printing paper, wherein R is the number of scanning pixels “1 × m” in the video original image.
A printer having double (R> 1) number of scanning pixels “L × M” and a case where only the gradation image area is cut out from one or a plurality of arbitrarily specified video original images and cut out from one video original image In the case where the same image is arranged side by side and synthesized, and when cut out from a plurality of video original images, the original images are arranged side by side and synthesized so that the number of scanning pixels of each of the group edited gradation images is reduced. Processing is performed so as to be r times (R> r ≧ 1) in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, respectively, and control is performed so that the group-edited images are printed out on one sheet of paper using the printer. And control means.

[Operation] By taking the above-described means, even when a plurality of video original images are printed out on a single sheet of print paper, it is possible to print out without losing information.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the present embodiment, when printing of an image for one screen is designated, the input image signal is enlarged by R times and printed out, and when printing of an image for a plurality of screens is designated, input is performed. This is an embodiment in which a designated gradation image area in an image signal is cut out, enlarged and edited r times (R> r ≧ 1) and printed out, and means for A / D converting the input image signal A Means for storing / D converted input image signals Coordinate input means for cutting out predetermined gradation image area from original image Memory means for editing and storing images Processing means for enlarging images Processing means Specify print mode The number of pixels constituting the A / D-converted input image signal “l”
× m ”is provided with technical means such as a printer having a scanning pixel number (L × M) R times (R> 1). When printing out a color image, it is necessary to process the image signal in units of R, G, and B. Further, when performing color masking processing for improving color reproducibility, it is necessary to simultaneously take in color signal information such as R, G, B or C, M, Y, etc., and perform required arithmetic processing. Therefore, A /
It is preferable to provide a D conversion circuit, an image signal storage circuit, and the like for each color. When the printer performs C, M, and Y prints in a frame-sequential manner, an edit memory for printing is used in common, and need not be provided for each color. When color video printing is performed as described above, there may be a case where a circuit configuration needs to be changed.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of one embodiment of the present invention.

An input terminal 1 shown at the left end in the figure is a terminal for inputting an NTSC video signal.

The input signal processing circuit 2 uses the NTSC input from the input terminal 1
By processing the video signal, a horizontal synchronizing signal and a vertical synchronizing signal are separated from the signal, and are sent to the timing signal generating circuit 12.

The A / D conversion circuit 3 samples the NTSC video signal supplied from the input signal processing circuit 2 at a predetermined frequency and converts it into a digital signal.

The storage circuits 4 and 5 store the image information supplied from the A / D conversion circuit 3.

The vertical / horizontal conversion circuit 6 is generally constituted by a so-called logical image controller. The vertical / horizontal conversion circuit 6 performs processes such as rotation, enlargement, and reduction on image information read from an image memory described later provided inside the storage circuits 4 and 5.

The memory 7 stores the image information processed by the vertical / horizontal conversion circuit 6 in a predetermined area.

The position register 8 generates an address for designating in which area of the memory 7 the image information output from the vertical / horizontal conversion circuit 6 is to be expanded and stored, based on a signal from a control circuit 11, which will be described later.

The processing circuit 9 is a circuit for enlarging an image, and includes a latching circuit, an adding circuit, a selector and the like as described later.

The operation unit 10 has input means such as a numeric keypad, and provides the control circuit 11 with operation commands and designation signals such as designation of an edit screen, image input start command, print mode designation, and print start command.

The control circuit 11 is configured by a microcomputer or the like, and generates a control signal based on a command or a designation signal from the operation unit 10 and a program stored therein, and sends the control signal to each unit. Output.

The timing signal generation circuit 12 generates and outputs a timing signal for controlling each unit based on the control signal from the control circuit 11 and the horizontal synchronization signal and the vertical synchronization signal from the input signal processing circuit 2.

The printer unit timing signal generation circuit 13 includes a control circuit 11
And a timing signal for the printer unit based on the control signal from the timing signal generator 12 and the memory unit 7, the position register 8, the drive circuit 14, and the head driver of the printer unit 15 described later. 1
Output to 6.

The drive circuit 14 is a printer timing signal generation circuit 13
Based on the timing signal from the control circuit 11 and the control signal from the control circuit 11, the drive control of a motor of a drive mechanism 18 of the printer unit 15 described later is controlled.

The printer unit 15 includes a head driver 16, a recording head 17, a driving mechanism 18, and the like.

The head driver 16 outputs to the recording head 17 a timing signal from the printer timing signal generation circuit 13, a control signal from the control circuit 11, a print signal based on image information read from the memory 7, and the like.

The recording head 17 performs recording on recording paper (not shown) by selectively controlling the heat generation of a plurality of heating elements arranged in a line based on a print signal given from the head driver 13. . In the present embodiment, it is assumed that 800 heating elements are formed within a dimension of 100 mm. Therefore, an image can be recorded at a recording density of 8 dots / mm. As a recording method, a thermal sublimation transfer method or the like is suitable.

The drive mechanism 18 includes mechanical elements necessary for performing printing, and is supported by the main body frame. Then, conveyance of an ink sheet or recording paper, movement of the recording head 14, rotation driving of a platen roller, and the like are performed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration example of the input signal processing circuit 2 and its peripheral portion configured to cope with a case where a color video signal is input from the input terminal 1.

In the case of a color video signal, it is necessary to separate it into three primary color signals of R, G and B in order to print it. As shown in FIG. 2, the NTSC composite video signal input from the input terminal 1 is separated into a Y signal and a C signal by a Y / C separation filter 20. The input switch 21 performs switching for selectively inputting either an input signal from a separately provided S terminal or an NTSC composite video signal. The Y and C signals selected by the input selector switch 21 are R, G, and B decoders.
At 22, the signals are converted into R, G, B signals, and sent to A / D converters 3R, 3G, 3B corresponding to each color via an input changeover switch 23. The horizontal / vertical synchronization signals are separated from the R, G, B decoders 22 and sent to the timing signal generation circuit 12. If the input is divided into R, G, B and Sync signals in advance, each signal introduced from the R, G, B and Sync signal input terminals is input to the A / D converter 3 via the input switch 23.
Directly sent to R, 3G, 3B.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage circuits 4 and 5 in common. That is, since the storage circuits 4 and 5 have the same configuration, the storage circuit 4 is assigned a reference number in the thirties, and the storage circuit 5 is assigned a reference number in the parentheses in the parentheses (). In the following description of the configuration, the description will be made for the storage circuit 4.

As shown, the storage circuit 4 includes an H dot position counter 31,
V line position counter 32, image memory 33, multiple ports
34, 35, 36.37, comparators 38, 39, an AND circuit 30, and the like.

It should be noted that a signal from the control circuit 11
The value of the dot, that is, the number of pixels constituting one line in the horizontal direction is set. The value of the V line, that is, the number of lines in the vertical direction is set to the port 35 by a signal from the control circuit 11.

The H dot position counter 31 counts the timing signal input from the timing signal generation circuit 12, and outputs the result to the address bus of the image memory 33 and the comparator 38.
To enter. The H-dot position counter 31 outputs an H.Sync signal to the V-line position counter 32 after counting a predetermined numerical value (the value set in the port 34... The number of dots in one line).

The V line position counter 32 counts the set value of the port 35 and the H.Sync signal from the H dot position counter 31, and outputs the result to the image memory 33 and the comparator 39.

The image memory 33 is composed of a RAM or the like, and has a capacity to store an image for one screen of the frame 50 shown in FIG. The frame 50 is composed of, for example, 400 dots in the horizontal direction and 280 lines in the vertical direction (100 × 70 mm in dimensions, 4 dots / mm in terms of recording density). In FIG. 4, reference numeral 51 denotes an image area, and 52 denotes an identification code.

The comparator 38 controls the output of the signal from the H dot position counter 31 according to a command from the port 38. Similarly, the comparator 39 outputs a signal from the Vdot position counter 32 according to a command from the port 37. The X coordinate of X1 and X2 in the frame 50 shown in FIG. 4 is set to the port 36 by a signal from the control circuit 11, and the port 37 is set to the port 37.
Y coordinates of Y1 and Y2 are set.

The AND circuit 30 outputs a data enable signal to the memory 7 according to a signal from the comparator 38.39.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the processing circuit 9.
As shown, the processing circuit 9 includes a pair of latching circuits 6.
1, 62, an adding circuit 63, another latching circuit 64, and a selector 65.

When data is input from the memory 7 to the processing circuit 9,
This data is latched by the latching circuits 61 and 62.
That is, the latching circuits 61 and 62 hold the image data from the memory 7 for every 4 bits (for one dot of image information). Outputs from the latching circuits 61 and 62 are input to an adding circuit 63. The addition circuit 63 is a binary parallel addition circuit, and its operation is as follows: when there are inputs to A0 to A3 and B0 to B3,
The result is output to # 3. However, in this embodiment, $ 0 to $ 3 and CY (carry) are used instead of $ 0 as an output. This allows
The average values of the inputs A0 to A3 and B0 to B3 are output to # 1 to # 3 and CY.

That is, the addition circuit 63 normally operates as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, for example, when "0100" (decimal 4) is input to A0 to A3 and "0110" (decimal 6) is input to B0 to B3, "1010" ($ 10) is input to $ 0 to $ 3. The decimal number 10) is output.

However, when CY is used as the upper bit without using $ 0, the output is "0101" as shown in FIG. 6 (b).
(5 in decimal system), and a value obtained by dividing the addition result of the input data by 2, that is, an average value is obtained. Note that the CY is
When the output result of 0 to $ 3 exceeds "1111" (decimal 15), the data becomes "1".

The output data of the adding circuit 63 is held by the latching circuit 64. The data held by the latching circuit 64 and the data held by the latching circuits 61 and 62 are supplied to a selector 65. The selector 65, based on the control signal from the control circuit 11, A0 ~ A3, B0 ~ B3, C0 ~ C3
The data inputted to the head driver 16 is switched and selected in a predetermined order, and is supplied to the head driver 16.

The video print system according to the present embodiment has three types of image recording modes: a “normal recording mode”, a “reduced recording mode”, and a “synthetic recording and rotation recording mode”.

"Normal recording mode" In this mode, the entire screen of the input frame is
This is a mode in which recording is performed on the printing paper surface in a manner as shown in FIG. That is, the input image information is processed by the signal processing circuit 2 and the A / D conversion circuit 3 and then stored in the memory 7. The processing in the storage circuits 4 and 5 is not performed, and when the main scanning direction of the original image matches the main scanning direction of the printer, the processing in the vertical / horizontal conversion circuit 6 is not performed. The same processing is performed to match the scanning directions. Next, the interpolation enlargement processing is performed by the processing circuit 9. The reason for inserting the average value of adjacent data between each data is that the density of the heating elements of the recording head 17 (8 dots / m
m) is larger than the data for one line (4 dots / mm). That is, if the data stored in the memory 7 is stored as it is, it is recorded in half (50 × 35 mm) of the frame (100 × 70 mm) shown in FIG. The interpolation enlargement may be performed simply by inserting the value obtained by copying the data between the original image dots. However, in order to obtain a smoother image quality, it is preferable to calculate and insert the average value.

First, interpolation in the main scanning line direction will be described. The image information stored in the memory 7 is read from the head data and supplied to the processing circuit 9. Here, it is assumed that data for one line of image information is as shown in FIG. Then, the leading data “0100” (4) is held in the latching circuit 61. Next, “0110” (6) is held in the latching circuit 62. Therefore, A0 ~ of selector 65
"0100" (4) is input to A3, and "0110" is input to C0 to C3.
(6) is input.

On the other hand, “0100” (4) and “0110” (6) are also input to A0 to A3 and B0 to B3 of the adding circuit 63, respectively. Then, “0101” (5) is output from the CY of the adder circuit 63 and # 1 to # 3. This value is the average value of the values input to A0 to A3 and B0 to B3, respectively. The output from the adding circuit 63 is
The data is held in the latching circuit 64 and input to B0 to B3 of the selector 65. Each data input to the selector 65 is A0 to A3, B0
To B3 and C0 to C3 in that order and supplied to the head driver 16.

When the data A0 to A3 are output, the third data "1000" (8) shown in FIG. 8 is input and held. Therefore, "1000" (8) is input to A0 to A3 of selector 65, "0110" (6) is input to C0 to C3, and "0111" (7) is input to B0 to B3. Then, data of B0 to B3 is output.

Next, interpolation in the sub-scanning direction will be described. In this interpolation, it is preferable to calculate the average value in the same manner, but in a simplified manner, the data of the previous line may be copied and inserted. In the latter case, after the interpolation of one main scanning line is completed, the address of the position register 8 is designated again at the same location by the control circuit 11 and the timing signal generating circuit 12, and the above processing is repeated.
After the printing of the interpolation line is completed, an address for designating the next line is generated, and the same operation is repeated thereafter.

In the same manner, the average value or the copy data of the adjacent data in the data read from the memory 7 is output to the head driver 16 as data as shown in FIG.

In this way, one original image can be printed out on the entire surface of one print sheet.

The above description is an example of the case where the interpolation is an integral multiple. When an intermediate magnification is applied, weighted average data may be calculated, or simple interpolation for inserting copy data every n lines (n is an integer) may be performed.

"Reduced recording mode" The entire screen of the input frame is recorded on the printing paper in a manner as shown in FIG. 10, for example.

The input image information is processed by the input signal processing circuit 2 and the A / D conversion circuit 3, and then stored in a predetermined area of the memory 7 determined by the position register 8. In this embodiment, the storage in the storage circuit 4 and the processing in the vertical / horizontal conversion circuit 6 are not performed.

The data read from the memory 7 is input to A0 to A3 of the selector 65 via the latch 61 of the processing circuit 9, and is output to the head driver 16 as it is. Therefore, the recorded image is recorded in a reduced form on paper as shown in FIG. 10, but is not reduced in such a manner as to omit the data of the original image information. A clear recorded image can be obtained.

"Synthetic recording mode" In this mode, only the gradation image portion in a frame is extracted and recorded on a sheet. In this embodiment, the image 91A in the frame 90A shown in FIG. 11A and the image 91B in the frame 90B shown in FIG. 11B are combined.
92A and 92B indicate identification codes.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the program in this mode. It is assumed that the image memories 33 and 43 store the image information of the frames 90A and 90B, respectively.

In step S1, the values of X1 and X2 are set to port 36, and the value of Y is set to port 37.
1, store the value of Y2. X1, X2 and Y1, Y2 are values (coordinates) indicating the regions of the images 91A and 91B in the frame.

The frame 90A stored in the image memory 33 in step S2
Is read out, and the image 91A is developed and stored in the memory 7. The input image 91A is developed and stored in the area of the memory 7 as shown in FIG.

In step S3, it is determined whether the reading from the image memory 33 has been completed. If not finished, the same routine is repeatedly executed. When the reading is completed, the process proceeds to step S4.

The frame 90B stored in the image memory 43 in step S4
Is read out, and the image 91B is developed and stored in the memory 7.

In step S5, it is determined whether the reading from the image memory 43 has been completed. If not finished, the same routine is repeatedly executed. When the reading is completed, the process proceeds to step S6.

 In step S6, the image is recorded, and the operation ends.

In this mode, as shown in FIG. 14, similarly to the case of the `` normal recording mode '', images A and B can be recorded on the print paper 100 in a mode in which the sizes of the images A and B are maintained.
Also, as shown in FIG. 15, similarly to the case of the “reduced recording mode”, the images A and B can be recorded on the print paper 110 in a reduced size.

In the above description, the synthesis of the images A and B has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a plurality of the same images can be combined.

"Rotation recording mode" When the rotation recording mode is selected, the frame image stored in the image memory 33 is developed on the memory 7 by being rotated by the vertical / horizontal conversion circuit 6 by an arbitrary angle (for example, 90 °). It is stored and recorded on the print paper. Needless to say, in this rotation recording mode, images can be combined or reduced.

16 to 19 (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the effects obtained by the printing system of the embodiment described above.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a print image of one screen print. As shown in the figure, the input image signal is printed out in the effective print area 121 of the printing paper 120 with the original image layout. 122 is a recording image area, and 123 is a character / symbol recording area.

FIG. 17A is a diagram comparing the input image and the scanning line of the printer on the printing paper 120. Indicate the main scanning lines of the input image, and P1, P2,... Indicate the scanning lines of the printer. In the illustrated example, the scanning line of the input image is
The number of scanning lines of the printer is 1.5 times.

FIG. 17B shows an example of the density distribution of the input image in the sub-scanning direction, and FIG. 17C shows the density distribution of the corresponding print. The original image has coarse steps of density change, so that the scanning lines are conspicuous and unsightly. However, the density of the printed image changes more finely and smoothly than in the original image, so that an effect can be obtained which is perceived as a fine-grained original image.

FIGS. 18 and 19 (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the effect of cutting out only the gradation image areas of a plurality of input images and printing at a lower magnification than in the case of single screen printing. .
As shown in FIG. 18, the number of editing screens is four screens 133a to 133d,
The enlargement ratio indicates a case of “1”. 130 is a printing paper surface, 131 is an effective printing area, and 132 is a recording image area.

FIG. 19 (a) is an enlarged view of scanning lines of an input image and a print image, where I1, I2 to are input image scanning lines, and P1, P2 to are printer scanning lines. In this example, the numbers of both scanning lines are the same, and therefore, despite the fact that a plurality of screens are printed out on one sheet of printing paper, no original image information is missing.

FIG. 19B shows an example of the density distribution of the input image and the print in the sub-scanning direction. As shown in the figure, the steps of density change are fine. Therefore, there is an effect that a print with a smooth image and no missing original image information can be obtained.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, there is provided a video print system capable of performing printout without deteriorating image quality even when a plurality of video original images are printed out on a single sheet of print paper. be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1 to 19 (a) and (b) are views showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration, and FIG. 2 is a diagram in which a color video signal is inputted from an input terminal. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a specific configuration of an input signal processing circuit and its peripheral portion configured to cope with a case in which the present invention is applicable. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a storage circuit. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a processing circuit, FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams showing specific examples of an adding circuit in the processing circuit, and FIGS. It is an operation explanatory view of the present embodiment. 16 to 19 (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the effects obtained by the printing system of the present embodiment. FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 are explanatory diagrams of the prior art. 1 ... input terminal, 2 ... input signal processing circuit, 3 ... A / D
Conversion circuit, 4,5 ... Storage circuit, 6 ... Vertical / horizontal conversion circuit, 7
…… Memory, 8… Position register, 9 …… Processing circuit, 10
... Operation unit, 11 ... Control circuit, 12 ... Timing signal generation circuit, 13 ... Printer unit timing signal generation circuit, 14
… Driving circuit, 15… Printer section.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Masashi Asano 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo O-limpus Optical Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-61-60066 (JP, A) (58) ) Surveyed field (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) H04N 5 / 76,5 / 91,7 / 01

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A video printing system capable of printing out one or a plurality of arbitrarily designated video original images on a single piece of printing paper for a video original image having a framed gradation image area, When a printer having the number of scanning pixels “L × M” which is R times (R> 1) the number of scanning pixels “l × m” in the video original image, and when the printout of one video original image is specified, the video Means for interpolating and expanding the original image by a factor of R in each of the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, converting the original image into a signal having a scanning pixel number of “L × M”, and then printing out on a printing paper surface using the printer. When the printout of a plurality of video original images is designated, only the framed gradation image area is cut out from each of the plurality of video original images and collectively edited. And a means for interpolating and enlarging the number of scanning pixels of each gradation image so as to be r times (R> r ≧ 1) and printing out on a printing paper using the printer. Video printing system. 2. A video printing system capable of printing out one or a plurality of arbitrarily designated video original images on a single sheet of printing paper for a video original image having a framed gradation image area, A printer having the number of scanning pixels “L × M” which is R times (R> 1) the number of scanning pixels “l × m” in the video original image, and a printer for printing one video original image on one sheet of paper. Mode I of the first mode and a second mode for printing X (X ≧ 2) video original images on one sheet of paper
Mode selection setting means for selectively setting II and a third mode III for printing Y (Y> X) video original images on one sheet of printing paper; and a first mode by the mode selection setting means. When I is selected and set, the video original image is interpolated and enlarged by R times (R> 1) in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, respectively, and printed out on one sheet of paper using the printer. Means, and when the second mode II is selected and set by the mode selection setting means, X video originals interpolated and enlarged r times (R> r ≧ 1) in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, respectively. Means for collectively editing images and printing them out on one sheet of paper using the printer; and when the third mode III is selected and set by the mode selection setting means, the floor of each video original image is set. In the toned image area The Y-tone images interpolated and magnified r ′ times (r ≧ r ′) in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction, respectively, are collectively edited and printed on one sheet of printing paper using the above printer. Means for printing out, a video print system comprising: 3. A video original image including a framed gradation image region and an identification code region related to the image of the gradation image region, wherein one or a plurality of arbitrarily designated video original images is printed on one print sheet. A video printing system capable of printing out on the printer, the printer having a scanning pixel number “L × M” R times (R> 1) the scanning pixel number “l × m” in the video original image; Only the gradation image area is cut out from one or more specified video original images, and if cut out from one video original image, the same image is arranged side by side and combined, and if cut out from multiple video original images, The original images are arranged and combined to perform collective editing, and the number of scanning pixels of each of the collectively edited gradation images becomes r times (R> r ≧ 1) in the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction. Video printing system and sea urchin process, characterized in that the image that has been edited the set equipped with a control means for controlling to print out on a single printed paper using the printer.