JP3250835B2 - Image Information Processing System with Editing Support Function - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image information processing system, and more particularly to an image information processing system having a function of assisting editing when examining a design, a design, a presentation, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The design of products such as electric products and automobiles,
Design of buildings, houses, etc., design of facilities such as stations and halls, design of parks, management of botanical gardens, etc., environmental design such as planning of nature conservation, urban planning, housing development, industrial development, etc. In such a case, it is necessary to create various plans and examine them from various angles. Therefore, conventionally, various sketches were drawn,
Models are made from paper and viscosity.

[0003]

It is not easy to give a three-dimensional effect with sketches, and it is necessary to draw many sketches accurately in order to examine the appearance, etc., by gradually changing the viewpoint and viewing angle. Yes, it takes time and is not easy to realize. Further, every time a color change or the like is performed, color painting must be performed, which is troublesome.

[0004] On the other hand, paper and a model made of viscosity can satisfy the demand for obtaining a three-dimensional effect. However, the shape, structure, combination, size, and the like of the object cannot be changed, and for that purpose, a model must be manufactured for each change request. In addition, it is difficult to change the color and texture in real time, and in some cases, it is not possible to change the color and texture, and it is necessary to separately produce a model again. For this reason, it takes a lot of time and effort to study the design.

[0005] On the other hand, it is known to produce an image using computer graphics. However, in conventional computer graphics, software is created for the purpose of producing the image itself, and consideration is given to using the produced image as a tool for design study. Not. For example, various design elements required for product design, such as models, colors, parts, and usage environments, should be imported into the system in an easy-to-edit form, and prepared so that designers can easily use them. There is no software that takes care of it.

A CAD (Computor Aided Dde) is used as a support tool for performing design using a computer.
sign) system. This is a system suitable for designing elements, devices, and the like based on design data. Use of this type of system requires accurate numerical data. However, in the design study, first, a basic concept of the design is constructed, and various elements are added thereto to determine the design of the product or the like. For this reason, when examining a design, it is necessary to be convenient not to design with numerical values but to design sensuously by appealing to sensibility. In addition, there is a demand that when a new idea is conceived, the image be fixed before it is lost. For this purpose, it is necessary to be able to respond to displaying ideas on a screen in real time. Therefore, in a system that requires such a use state, accurate numerical data cannot be input from the beginning, and it is difficult to deal with a CAD system based on numerical data.

In the design study, it is necessary not only to study the design but also to propose the result as a plan. In various conventional methods, studying the design and summarizing the results were completely different processes. Therefore, it is preferable that a system that supports design examination in the future can use the results for presentation not only in the examination but also in the process.

A first object of the present invention is to allow a designer to try various deformations in real time when examining a design, and for that purpose, it is not necessary to give numerical values accurately, but directly. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image information processing system having an editing support function, which is capable of giving an instruction for a change and which is easy to use.

It is a second object of the present invention to provide an image information processing system having an editing support function capable of easily editing a presentation scenario together with a design study.

[0010]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image editing and displaying system for editing and displaying an image, and a display of the edited image. A display, an input device having a function of giving an instruction to the image editing system, a first file device for storing image data to be edited, and an image to be edited corresponding to the image to be edited. And a second file device for storing index image data indicated by the following. The image editing and display system includes an editing image area for displaying an image to be edited and an index image display area for displaying an index image. Editing screen display means for generating an editing screen to be displayed and displaying it on a display; and an index image data stored in the second file device. Receiving, from the input device, an instruction to select an index image displayed in the index image display area from the input device, and Out of the image data stored in the file device, means for displaying an image corresponding to the index in the edited image area, and means for editing the image displayed in the edited image area, An image information processing system is provided.

The editing screen display means may further have a function of displaying an editing menu area for displaying a menu for instructing an editing operation. In this case, an index image display area, an edit image area, and an edit menu area are displayed on the edit screen of the display.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the second object of the present invention, the image editing and displaying system according to the above-described aspect is configured to perform the above-described processing on a plurality of image data to be edited. Is provided, further comprising a scenario editing means for editing a scenario that defines the display order of the images.

[0013] The scenario editing means may define the display order in accordance with the arrangement order of the index images displayed in the index image display area.

Furthermore, the scenario editing means can edit the scenario by changing the arrangement order of the index images displayed in the index image display area.

The present invention provides a third method for storing a scenario.
May be further provided.

In the present invention, the first file device is
Multiple files can be stored, and the image data
A unit (cell) that constitutes a unit on display can be stored as one file. Also,
The first file device stores two-dimensional image data and three-dimensional image data as image data, and the two-dimensional image data and three-dimensional image data are stored in different file formats.

Here, the three-dimensional image data defines the three-dimensional shape data in which the objects are grouped into dividable components, and the relationships between the groups have a hierarchical structure, and the attributes of each group are defined. And attribute information that defines the attributes of the entire group. In addition, the three-dimensional image data may have attribute information that describes that at least one of a change in form, a movement, and a movement of a viewpoint is given to all or a part of the object.

The second file device may store, as index image data, two-dimensional image data indicating the contents of the corresponding image data to be edited.

[0019]

According to the present invention, there is provided an image editing and displaying system for editing and displaying an image, a display for displaying the edited image, and an input device having a function of giving an instruction to the image editing system. Can be edited and displayed.

The first file device stores image data to be edited. Here, each image data is stored as one file. The image data stored in this one file is organized by the concept of a cell. This constitutes a unit on the display. For example, one cell includes two-dimensional image data for one screen, three-dimensional shape data indicating an object that can be displayed in one screen, a three-dimensional environment space, and the like.

In the first file device, each file is stored with a name. Here, two-dimensional image data and three-dimensional image data are stored as image data. The two-dimensional image data and the three-dimensional image data are stored in different file formats. Therefore, 3
Dimensional data and two-dimensional data can be handled together.

Here, the three-dimensional shape data constituting the three-dimensional image data is grouped for each component. This group has a hierarchical structure in the relation between the groups, and the lower hierarchy is controlled by the upper hierarchy, and forms the target form as a whole. Also, attribute information is provided for each layer and for the whole. For this reason,
At the time of editing, the shape and attributes can be changed for each group. For example, for the object, changes in shape, structure, combination, size, color, texture, etc.,
It can be done with a simple operation. Then, based on the changed information, the target of the new form is displayed on the edit screen in real time by the edit screen display means. Therefore, the design can be examined with a simple operation and in real time.

An index image representing the contents of the image data to be edited is displayed in the index image display area. In addition, an instruction to select an index image displayed in the index image display area from the input device is received, and an image corresponding to the index is edited from the image data stored in the first file device. Display in the area. As a result, the editing target can be visually selected, and the burden on the designer for selecting the editing target can be reduced.

Further, the scenario editing means defines a display order corresponding to the arrangement order of the index images displayed in the index image display area. Therefore, the scenario can be edited by changing the arrangement order of the index images displayed in the index image display area. This allows the presentation scenario to be created at the time of design study.

In creating a scenario, usually,
In order to know the actual presentation image, it is necessary to confirm the content of the image to be displayed. However, this work requires checking the necessary images and extracting them one by one from the file, which is troublesome. According to the present invention, editing can be performed while visually confirming the contents of image data using an index image. Therefore, at the time of editing the scenario, it is not necessary to confirm the display contents for each scene by displaying the original image, which saves time and effort.

[0026]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The basic concept of one embodiment of the image information processing system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, input, editing, storage, presentation, etc. of image data are performed as shown in FIG.
As shown in (1), image data is handled using the concept of a cell. That is, in the present invention, an image for design study such as three-dimensional image data or two-dimensional image data having a three-dimensional shape, one screen projected by an overhead projector used in a conventional presentation, a video tape or an optical disk The components of the presentation such as one scene reproduced by the above are unified by the concept of "cell", and various image data are processed.
In the present invention, the image handled by the cell is not limited to a static image that does not accompany a change in form or movement of the object, but may include deformation of the object
This includes moving images with movements such as movement.
Examples of the moving image include a reproduced image based on a video recorded on a video tape or the like, a plurality of still images sequentially reproduced, and a change reproduced in a moving image.

In the present embodiment, when making a presentation, the scenario is constituted by arranging one or more cells. The story is determined by the order of the cells. A presentation can be made by sequentially displaying cells according to this story. Also, at the time of design study, cells with various forms, sizes, colors, etc. are created for the object, and the images of those cells are modified and changed to solidify the image of the target product. . Also, prepare a cell that shows the environment or background where it is placed, a description of the object, etc.
A cell in which the object is arranged in the image indicated by the cell is created. In this way, a scenario is created for the final design from among a large number of created cells so that the object can be observed from various angles and the relationship with the environment in which it is placed is shown. And prepare for the presentation.

FIG. 1 shows the basic concept of the present embodiment, taking a presentation as an example. FIG. 1 shows an example of a presentation regarding the design of a refrigerator. Here, an array of n cell files included in a scenario file forming a scenario, and a corresponding presentation screen and index image are shown. That is, as the scenario file, 2 indicating the title is used.
No. 1 cell with a two-dimensional image indicating the ending, No. n cell having a two-dimensional image indicating the ending, and a three-dimensional model disposed between them and indicating various design forms of the refrigerator, etc. No. 2 to No. (n-1). On the presentation screen, the image information of each cell is sequentially displayed in the order described in the scenario in accordance with the instruction of the operator. The index image is composed of a still image representing each cell, as described later.

The functional configuration of the image processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The system according to the present embodiment is an image editing and displaying system 11 for controlling overall generation, editing, and display of cells.
0 and an image library 2 for storing the actual state information of various cells
10 and a scenario file 220 for storing the scenario
And an index image file 230 storing an index image of a cell, and an input device 500 for operating instructions in editing and the like, inputting data, inputting image data, and the like.
And a display 600 for displaying graphic data
And

The image editing and displaying system 110 includes a scenario management editing unit 111 for editing a scenario or the like and managing the system, a two-dimensional image editing unit 112 for editing a two-dimensional image, and a two-dimensional image for generating a two-dimensional image. An image generating unit 114, a three-dimensional image editing unit 113 for editing a three-dimensional image, a three-dimensional image generating unit 115 for generating a three-dimensional image, and an image combining unit for combining a two-dimensional image and a three-dimensional image Unit 116 and image display unit 1 for performing image display processing for displaying an image on the screen of display 600
17 and an index image generation unit 118 that extracts an index image from display image data.

The scenario management editing unit 111 executes processes such as editing a scenario and the like, displaying a cell according to the scenario (presentation process), accepting various instructions on an editing screen and the like, and processing an icon. Also,
The editing function of a scenario or the like is performed by the two-dimensional image editing unit 11.
The operation of the two- and three-dimensional image editing unit 113 and the like is managed.

The image library 210 stores cell files as entity information of various cells, files related to attribute information, and the like. The cell file includes a two-dimensional cell file (still image file) including a two-dimensional image and a three-dimensional cell file including a three-dimensional model and a light source. As attribute files, a material library file for storing information such as a color representing the state of the surface of the display object, a texture library file for storing information of a texture to be attached to the surface of the display object, and a light source state And a light library file that stores information representing These attribute files are all used in the present embodiment in a three-dimensional cell file.

The two-dimensional cell file 211 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the file includes a file name 211a, size information 211b indicating the size of a still image, and image data 211c. The size information 211b stores information indicating the size of the still image in the X-axis direction and the size in the Y-axis direction.
The image data 211c represents two-dimensional image information as R
(Red), G (green) and B (blue) are stored in the form of bitmap data. The two-dimensional cell file includes, for example, data obtained by developing graphic data, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like into an image.

The three-dimensional cell file 212 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, a cell file name 212a, overall attribute information 212b relating to attributes affecting the entire cell file, three-dimensional shape data 212c defining the shape of the object displayed by the cell, Event information 212d that defines movement and the like. Overall attribute information 2
12b includes a library file name of attribute information used in the cell, information 212h indicating an initial viewpoint position coordinate and a line-of-sight direction for the object, and a file name 212i of a background image.

The library file name includes file names 2 of the material library file, texture library file, and light library file described above.
12e, 212f, and 212g are defined. Information 212 indicating the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the line-of-sight direction for the target object
h defines the state initially displayed on the screen when the cell is displayed. This information is an original image when an index image described later is automatically generated. Therefore,
When this information is rewritten, the index image is re-created accordingly. As the file name 212i of the background image, any one of the two-dimensional cell files is specified.

The three-dimensional shape data includes information defining a three-dimensional shape and information on a light source. The three-dimensional shape data is configured in units called groups. The group has a tree-like hierarchical structure. First, the object is hierarchized into groups such as a group indicating the entire object, an upper group obtained by dividing the group, a middle group obtained by dividing each upper group, and a lower group obtained by dividing the upper group. For each group, the name of the group is defined, and reference point coordinates indicating its location are defined. Data describing the shape is defined only for each terminal group of the tree structure. That is, the terminal group is a group name which is the name of the group, reference point coordinates indicating the existence position relationship of the group, vertex data which is coordinates of each vertex in the shape of the group, and a material of the material constituting the surface of the group Material name, which is the name
It is composed of a texture name which is the name of the texture to be pasted in the group and surface information indicating the connection state of each vertex. The surface information describes, for example, a connection relationship between a plurality of vertices with reference to a surface on which a line connecting the vertices constitutes the side.

A part of the tree structure includes a definition of a light source as an element thereof. In this case, the group is given a group name that can be identified as a light source. Then, the reference point coordinates are defined as the position where the light source is placed. Further, a material is defined in the shape data, but in the case of a light source, a light name defined in a light library file is described.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the hierarchical structure of the shape data. This example is an example of furniture combining a table and a chair. In the lower hierarchy of the entire group name all, table as a table and cha as a chair
ir and light as a light source are defined as groups. And in the lower layer,
Below the table, tenban * is defined as a group indicating a tabletop which is a component of the table, and ashi is defined as a group which indicates a leg which is another component. Similarly, below the chair, zita * is defined as a group indicating a seat plate which is a component thereof, and ashi is defined as a group indicating a leg which is another component. Below light, LGT-white * is a group indicating the type of light source.
And LGT-red * are defined. In addition, the above ta
The ashi of ble includes ashi1 to 4 * as groups indicating the legs that are the constituent elements thereof,
i represents a group as a group indicating its constituent legs,
shi1 to * are each defined as the lowest layer.

Here, an end group is indicated by * in the group name. This tree structure can be edited, such as adding, deleting, exchanging, and changing constituent elements. Editing can be performed for each group. For example, when a belonging group is moved for a certain group, all the lower groups belonging to the group move accordingly.

As described above, by adopting a hierarchical structure,
Editing can be performed not only for the whole but also for each part. As a result, the design of the entire object, as well as each part, can be examined.

The event information is information that defines a kind of effect that can be defined for an arbitrary group. That is, it is possible to define movement, rotation, enlargement / reduction, designation of movement along a trajectory, change of material, change of light source, and the like for the target. This definition can be directly specified for the target group, or can be specified in relation to other groups. For example,
Suppose there is a group called “button”. In this group, event information for changing the light source information of another light group (a terminal group and the group name is LGT) is defined. Thus, by clicking the group of “buttons” on the screen, the light can be made to blink. This event can be restored by clicking the same group again.

With this function, the operation of the equipment, the effect of the lighting in the room, and the like can be performed on the screen, which is convenient for the design study.

The contents of the event information include a group name for registering the event, a group name for the event, and an event type (translation, rotation, enlargement / reduction, movement along a trajectory,
Parameters required for each event type (for example, material change, light source change, texture change) (For example, in the case of translation, the coordinates of the viewpoint and the coordinates of the end point,
Each piece of information is stored.

In this case, the above-mentioned simple types are defined as events. But,
The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of different events may be designated, or a conditional branch may be designated in some cases. The specification of such a complicated event is not specified in the section of the event information of the three-dimensional cell file, but the event library file is provided in the library 210, and the event information of the three-dimensional cell file indicates the file name of the event library. It may be specified. In this way, in each file of the event library, the event can be specified by a command sequence or described in a predefined language.

The material library file has a material name for identifying the file and material data defined for each material name. As the material data, numerical values indicating color, transparency, surface reflection characteristics, and the like are defined. In this embodiment, about 20 types are defined.

The texture library file has a texture name for file identification and a file name of a file storing a still image corresponding to the texture name. This still image file can be configured in the same format as the two-dimensional cell file described above.

The write library file has a write name for file identification and write data. The light data is a numerical value indicating an attribute of a light source such as color and intensity, and information indicating an attribute regarding an illumination method such as a point light source or a parallel light source.

The scenario file 220 stores each scenario for making a presentation. The scenario is
A file name of a cell used for display, an identifier for specifying whether the cell is a two-dimensional cell or a three-dimensional cell, and a type of screen switching effect between cells to be displayed are specified. The effect describes, for example, how to switch the display end of the currently displayed cell and the display of the cell to be displayed next. The types of effects include, for example, left / right wipe, up / down wipe, and crossfade.

FIG. 6 schematically shows an example. In the example of FIG. 6, the designation of the cell used for display and the designation of the effect type are alternately arranged in order along the scenario development (story). For example, since the cell designation is “aaa.2D” at the beginning of the scenario, the cell file name is “aaa”, and “2D” indicating a two-dimensional cell as an identifier of a two-dimensional cell or a three-dimensional cell. Is described. Also, as the effect type, "Wipe"
It is understood that is specified.

In the scenario, a display order number indicating the display order is given to each cell.

In this embodiment, the same content can be displayed again in a different order. In this case, the same cell file name may be arranged in the order of the scenario file. Further, in this example, nothing is specified for the performance time of each cell. Therefore, the operator needs to perform an operation to move to the next cell display. The display time of each cell may be defined in advance, and the cells may be automatically and sequentially displayed.

The index image file 230 has an index image file name and image data used as an index image. In the present embodiment, the index image file name is obtained by adding a code that is an index image to the original cell file name in order to establish a correspondence relationship with the display source cell represented by the index image file name. For example,
A code such as “aaa.2D.indx” is used. According to this, by specifying an index image,
The file name of the display source cell can be known from the index image file name. The correspondence between the index image file name and the cell file name of the display source is as follows.
It is not limited to such a method. For example, a configuration may be provided in which a table indicating the correspondence between the index image file name and the cell file name of the display source is provided.

The index image is a relatively small two-dimensional image that visualizes and represents the information of the cell. Thereby, a cell can be specified visually. That is, as described later, by selecting the index image at the time of an operation such as editing, information exchange between cells, rearrangement of cells, reference to a library, search, and the like can be performed. The index image can be arbitrarily created by the index image generation unit 118 during editing. For example, image data stored in a cell file can be reduced in size, newly created, or created from image data taken in from the outside. The index image file name is automatically given by the index image generation unit 118.

When a plurality of users exist for the same system, different index images may be selected for the same cell. For this reason, a directory for each user is provided by using the environment setting function of the system OS (operating system), and when the system is started, each user specifies his / her own directory so that the index image of another person can be specified. Mixing can be prevented. Therefore, when creating an index image, the index image generation unit 118 refers to the directory and sets the index image file name.

The system configuration of hardware used for realizing the system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The hardware of the present embodiment includes a processing unit 100
, An external storage device 200, an input device 500, a display 600, and a printer 700.

The processing unit 100 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 101 for executing calculations, controls, and the like, and a main memory 1.
02, and a frame buffer (image memory) 103 for storing image data. Central processing unit 101
Executes a program loaded into the main memory 102 to realize the various functions shown in FIG.

The input device 500 includes a keyboard 510 and a mouse 520 for inputting instructions, various data, parameters, and the like, an image scanner (hereinafter simply referred to as a scanner) 530 for capturing image data, and analog video reproduction. A moving image reproducing device 540 and an A / D converter 5 for converting an analog moving image to digital data
50.

The external storage device 200 includes, for example, a magnetic disk device, an optical disk device, and a magneto-optical disk device. The external storage device 200 includes a processing unit 100
And an area for storing the image library 210, the scenario file 220, and the index image file 230. The image library 210, the scenario file 220, and the index image file 230 may be stored in independent storage devices.

The external storage device 200 is provided with an area for storing two-dimensional image data and / or three-dimensional shape data for forming a cell. In the present embodiment, these data can be generated by an external system, fetched from a communication device (not shown), a scanner 530, a video playback device 540, and the like, and stored in the external storage device 200. . Note that these data may be created in the present system.

In addition, although not shown, a device for taking in two-dimensional image data and / or three-dimensional shape data can be connected. For example, a communication device for receiving data online, an information reproducing device for taking in data from a storage medium such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, and a card memory can be connected. As this type of information reproducing apparatus,
For example, there are a floppy disk device, a compact disk device, a laser disk device, a card reader, a video tape deck, an electronic still camera, and the like.

Next, an example of a screen configuration for performing an editing operation displayed on the display 600 in the system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG.

FIG. 7 shows an example of an initial editing screen displayed when the system is started. On this screen, an index image area 610 for displaying an index image, a menu for performing various editing operations and an editing menu area 620 for instructing operations, and an editing image area for displaying an image to be edited are displayed. 630 are displayed. In the present embodiment, the index image area 61 is horizontally arranged in the lower area of the display screen.
0 is arranged, an edit image area 630 is arranged on the left side of the area above it, and an edit menu area 62 is arranged on the right side thereof.
0 is placed.

In the index image area 610, a plurality of index image display sections 611 are arranged. In the example of FIG. 7, five index image areas 610 are provided in one row.
In two lines, No. A state is shown in which ten index images are sequentially arranged from one scenario. The index image area 610 has a configuration in which a part of a virtual screen in which a plurality of index image display units 611 are arranged in a matrix appears on the display screen. This arrangement state,
The image to be displayed, the size and number of display areas, and the like can be changed by means described later, for example, by a scroll instruction. Index image display section 611
Then, the index images are arranged according to the display order number of the scenario. Also, the index image display unit 6
Reference numeral 11 is defined so as to function also as an area for realizing a selection switch, such as an icon.
Therefore, by pointing one of the index image display units 611 with a mouse or the like, the corresponding index image can be selected.

Along the index image display section 611,
Display order number display sections 613 and 614 for displaying numbers (No. 1, No. 2, No. 3,...) Indicating the display order of the index images are arranged outside the upper sides thereof. The display order number display units 613 and 614 display a display order number indicating the order in the scenario of the cell indicated by the index image displayed on the index image display unit 611. The display order number can be obtained from the scenario file. Whether or not to perform this display can be instructed as described later.

Further, a sub operation switch 612 is arranged at the right end of the index image area 610. Sub operation switch 612 includes a display sequence number display instruction unit 612a for instructing display / non-display of a display sequence number, scroll instruction units 612a (upward scroll instruction) and 612b (downward scroll instruction) for instructing screen scrolling,
Size instructing units 621d (enlargement instruction), 612e (standard) and 61 for instructing the display size of the index image
2f (reduction instruction). Each unit is defined to function as a switch, and by instructing the portion with a mouse or the like, the instruction is received and the execution process is performed. This process is performed by the scenario management editing unit 111 described above. When the size of the index image is changed, the number of index image display units 611 arranged accordingly changes.

The edit menu area 620 includes a basic operation section 621 on the left side of the area and a sub operation section 6 on the right side.
22. The basic operation unit 621, in the example of FIG.
Operations are divided into nine areas a to i, and operations corresponding to the respective areas are allocated. Here, the characters are displayed in alphabetical characters for convenience, but they can be displayed in characters, figures, or the like indicating the contents. The sub operation unit 622 includes a basic operation unit 621.
Is displayed by selecting the keypad, the basic operation unit 6
Various switches are arranged according to the functions of 21. Each switch element of the basic operation unit 621 and the sub operation unit 622 is defined to function as a switch. Therefore, the element can be selected by performing a selection operation by positioning the cursor with a mouse or the like in each area. A switch that cannot be arranged on the sub operation unit 622 can be handled as a pop-up menu.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the menu. In FIG. 8, a "presentation start" for instructing the start of a presentation, a "cell edit (cell edit)" for editing a cell, and a c for determining the display order of cells are arranged in the basic operation unit. “Scenario editing (story editing)”, d “file operation” for instructing operation of a scenario file, “window” for operating a window on the screen, and “f” for inputting image data and the like from outside the system. External input"
And g "external output" for outputting edited data of cells and the like, h "system" for performing system management such as library management, and i "user" that can be freely defined by the user. .

The "external input" includes, for example, "scanner" for operating a scanner, "VTR" for operating a video tape recorder, "online" for specifying communication processing with another system, and "external". Storage device ".

As the “external output”, for example, “printer” for operating a printer and “online” for specifying communication processing with another system are arranged.

Further, as the "user", various operations for which the user can define other operations as necessary are defined. For example, another resource such as a compact disk, a laser disk, or a card reader may be defined as an external input. In addition, these external inputs may be specified by the user below “external input”. The “user” is programmed in advance so that the user's operation procedure as shown in FIG. 10 described later is sequentially displayed as a message as the procedure progresses, and an interactive operation interface function is provided. May be registered so that the user can select this as appropriate.

In FIG. 8, for example, assuming that “cell edit” is selected, “still image” for editing a two-dimensional image used in a two-dimensional cell, etc. "Live mock" to edit the attributes of the dimension cells, "walk through" to move the viewpoint so that the observer looks as if they are passing through a wall, and place the object in an environment Or a “layout” for performing a process of changing the configuration of the object is displayed. Further, various processes belonging to the lower layers are also displayed. The lower process is displayed when the upper process to which it belongs is selected. In addition, you may make it display simultaneously.

The edited image area 630 displays the image of the cell selected from the index image display section 611 of the index image area 610. Here, instead of displaying the index image, the image of the corresponding two-dimensional cell or three-dimensional cell is displayed. It is also possible to display image data taken in from the outside. By selecting a window operation of the basic operation unit 621 in the edit menu area 620, a window operation menu is displayed.
Processing such as enlargement and reduction can be performed.

Next, the operation of the system of this embodiment will be described.
Description will be made with reference to still other figures.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the system of this embodiment.

When the system according to the present embodiment is started, the CPU 101 of the processing section 100 starts processing according to the program loaded in the main memory 102. First, the CPU 101 operates as the scenario management editing unit 111, and displays an initial screen as shown in FIG.
00 (step 1000). The functions of the various operation switches on such an operation screen are set in advance by a program. Further, parameters and the like for that purpose are also loaded when the program is loaded.

In this state, an input from the operator is waited, and if there is an input operation with the mouse 520 or the like, it is determined whether the input is an input for the edit menu area 620 or an input for the index image area 610. Depending on,
The process proceeds to each process (step 2000).

Here, it is assumed that the input is for the edit menu area 620. The scenario management editing unit 111
It is determined which switch of the basic operation unit 621 has been instructed (step 4000), and the process for the selected item is executed (step 5000). Items to be selected include those shown in FIG. Then, after the process is completed, if there is a termination instruction, the operation is terminated. If not, the process returns to step 2000 and waits for an operation input (step 7000).

On the other hand, if the input is for the index image area 610, the scenario management editing unit 111 determines whether the operation input by the operator is the selection of the index image or the operation of the sub operation switch (step 6001). In the case of the switch processing, the function of the designated switch, for example, scroll, enlargement / reduction of an image, etc., is executed (step 6006). On the other hand, if an image is selected, a process shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of the system according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail together with specific operations.

Here, a case will be described in which the operator performs a design study (cell image editing), a presentation study (scenario editing), and a presentation in the operation procedure as shown in FIG.

In FIG. 10, the operator informs the system whether or not to create a new cell while the system is activated (operation 1). This is achieved by operating the basic operation section 621 in the edit menu area 620.
I can do it. Here, for example, it is assumed that a scenario file is read and edited. In this case, the operator selects a file operation item switch and selects a scenario file (operation 2).

When the item of the file operation is selected, the scenario management editing unit 111 executes a file operation process shown in FIG. First, the sub operation unit 622 is displayed (step 5101). Here, since reading and saving of the scenario file are prepared as sub-operation items, a switch unit for making a selection is displayed (not shown). In this state, the process waits until there is any selection instruction (step 5102).

When the operator instructs selection of reading, the scenario management editing unit 111 sets the scenario file 2
20, a list of saved scenarios is read, and a window for the list is provided and displayed on the window (not shown) (step 510).
3). Here, the target scenario is monitored from the list for input of a selection instruction from the keyboard 510, the mouse 520, or the like (step 5104). When any of the scenarios is selected, the scenario management editing unit 111 searches the scenario file 220 for that scenario, and stores the selected scenario file in the main memory 102.
(Step 5105). Further, the scenario management editing unit 111 checks the file names of the cells included in the scenario file, searches the library 210 for the corresponding cell file, and reads the cell file into the main memory 102 (step 5106). In this embodiment, the inserted cell file described in the scenario file is read into the main memory 102 in principle. But,
Depending on the capacity of the main memory 102, a part of the scenario, for example, only cells that can be stored in a given capacity from cells in the higher order in the display order may be read. Alternatively, only the cells displayed in the index image area may be read.

Next, the scenario management editing unit 111 obtains the file name of the index image from the file name of the cell included in the scenario file. In this embodiment, the index image file name is used as the cell file name.
Since only the sign of indx is added, if the cell file name is known, the corresponding index image file name can be immediately obtained. Based on the index image file name, the scenario management editing unit 111 searches the index image file 230, reads the target index image file into the main memory 102, and reads all or a part of the index image file in the order of the scenarios. Are displayed on the index image display unit 611 (step 510).
7). FIG. 14A-1 shows an example of the display screen.

Further, the scenario management editing section 111 provides data indicating the correspondence between the index image display section 611 and each index file name, for example, as a table, and the index image displayed on the index image display section 611 is displayed. It is defined so that it can be used as a switch (step 5108).

The index image display area 61
As described above, 0 can be enlarged, reduced, and scrolled by the sub operation switch 612. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the standard size,
When the display order number is No. They are arranged in order from one.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5102 that the file is to be saved, if a new file is to be saved, a scenario file name naming request message is displayed on the screen, for example, the edit image area 630, and input. Acceptance is performed (step 5109). In the case of updating a file, the file name given to the file is used as it is, so that input is not required. The input is
For example, it is performed with the keyboard 510. When a file name is input, a save instruction is waited for by a return key (a switch area such as an icon may be provided on the screen, not limited to the keyboard, and the area may be designated by a mouse) (step S1). 5110).

When the save instruction is issued, the scenario management editing unit 111 searches the directory of the scenario file in the image library 210 (step 5111) and determines whether or not a file having the same name exists (step 5112). ). If there is no file with the same name, the scenario file is stored as it is (step 5113). On the other hand, when a file having the same name exists, it is checked whether or not the file is updated (step 511).
4) If update, proceed to step 5113 to save the file. On the other hand, if it is not an update, the process returns to step 5109, a message requesting the input of a file name is displayed in the edited image area 630, the input is accepted, and the same procedure is repeated thereafter.

On the other hand, in FIG. 10, when an operator intends to create a new cell, the operator inputs image data constituting the cell. In this case, the operator
An instruction to select "external input" on the basic operation unit 621 is issued (operation 3).

The scenario management / editing unit 111 displays “scanner”, “VTR”, “online”, and “external storage device” as the sub operation unit 622. In this state, the scenario management editing unit 111 waits for an instruction from the operator (Step 5202). Here, assuming that the input is made by the scanner 530, the operator may instruct the selection of “scanner”. Upon receiving the operator's selection instruction, the scenario management editing unit 111 confirms the activation of the operation of the target device. If the device has been activated, a message indicating an input instruction is displayed on display 600 (step 5204). If not activated, a message to that effect is displayed on the display 600.

It is monitored whether or not data has been input (step 5205), and the input data is stored in the main memory 102 (step 5206). And
The image is displayed in the edited image area 630 (Step 5207).

When an end instruction is given in this state, it is possible to proceed to the next operation, for example, inputting the next data, editing a cell, and the like. Note that the scenario management editing unit 111 requests an instruction as to whether or not to save the input data before proceeding to the next operation. When the operator gives an instruction to save, this is registered as a new cell file. At this time, a cell file name and the like are given. Also, the index generation unit 1
At 18, an index image is generated from the bitmap data drawn by the image display unit 117, and
An index image file name corresponding to the cell file name is created and stored in the index file 230. This is done automatically in the system. It should be noted that the operation can be manually performed with the involvement of the operator.

The termination is the same in the case of other operations to be described later.
22 may be provided with an end instruction unit, which may be instructed or input by a pop-up menu. The same applies to registration.

In FIG. 10, the operator determines whether or not to perform cell editing (operation 4). That is, it is determined whether to perform cell editing or scenario editing. When the cell editing is selected, if the image to be edited has already been displayed in the editing image area 630, the operator instructs the basic operation unit 621 in the editing menu area 620 to select the cell editing. If not, a cell to be edited is selected (operation 5).

In this example, when a cell is selected, a target scenario file is read from the image library 210 by the above-described operation, and the index image is displayed on the index image display section 611. .
Therefore, when the operator performs an operation of instructing selection of an image, the scenario management / editing unit 111 detects this (step 6001) and performs an emphasis process on the selected index image display unit 611 (step 6002). . The emphasizing process is the same for other operations to be described later. In the present embodiment, the emphasizing process is performed by displaying the frame portion of the index image display unit 611 with a bold line. However, the emphasis processing is not limited to this, and may be performed by another method. For example, reverse display, blink, color change, and the like may be used.

Next, the scenario management editing unit 111 acquires the cell file name from the file name of the index image on the selected index image display unit 611, and
An identifier indicating whether the cell is a two-dimensional cell or a three-dimensional cell is determined (step 6003). Then, a target cell file is searched according to the cell file name (step 600).
4), two-dimensional cells or 3 included in the cell file
The dimension cell is displayed in the edited image area 630 (step 6005). Here, it is assumed that a two-dimensional cell is selected and displayed.

This state is shown at a-2 in FIG. FIG.
In a-2 of No. 4, the cursor MC of the mouse 520 is displayed on the index image display unit 611 in the display order No. In the state pointing to 1, it indicates that the selection instruction has been made.
As a result, in the edited image area 630, the corresponding cell 2
An image of a description by text, which is a two-dimensional image, is displayed.

If the target cell file does not exist in the main memory 102, the scenario management editing unit 11
1 searches the image library 210, reads the corresponding cell file into the main memory 102, and performs display processing.

In this state, the operator operates the basic operation unit 621.
When the user selects and instructs cell editing, the sub operation unit 622 is displayed. Items of the sub operation unit 622 include, for example, those shown in FIG. The operator selects editing items from these items. In this case, the scenario management editing unit 111 determines whether or not the selected item can be executed by looking at the identifier of the selected cell. That is, for a two-dimensional cell, select a live mock,
When you select a still image for a 3D cell,
As an error, a message to that effect is displayed on the display 60.
Display on 0.

Here, in the case of editing a two-dimensional cell, the processing is moved to the two-dimensional image editing unit 112. As a still image editing process of the two-dimensional image editing unit 112, for example, copy,
By using a function such as paste, it is possible to change the drawing content. Further, other images can be combined.

The synthesis of another image is performed as follows. First, a file operation is selected, and further, a sub operation unit 622 is selected.
Instruct the reading of the scenario file. When such an instruction is issued, the scenario management editing unit 111 displays a list of scenario files as shown in FIG. 11 described above, and when any scenario file is selected from the list, the scenario file is deleted. While reading,
The display 600 displays an index image of each cell of the scenario file. At this time, since the index image of another scenario file has already been displayed in the index image display area 610, FIG.
As shown in 4a-3, it is displayed as an overview window. Then, an index image is selected from this window in the same manner as described above. When this selection is made, the index image display unit 61
The frame 1 is displayed in bold for emphasis.

By this selection, a two-dimensional image of the corresponding cell file is displayed as an overview window. Here, processing is performed to make the two-dimensional image of the cell a target size or the like. For this reason, the basic operation unit 62
When one of the window operations is selected, the scenario management editing unit 111 changes the window to a changeable state. In this window operation, processing such as changing the size, changing the posture, and moving the window can be performed.
Here, the size of this window is reduced and moved to a target area of the edited image area 630.

When a paste instruction is given in this state, 2
The two-dimensional image editing unit 112 converts the image in the window into
It is in a state of being pasted on the edit image area 630. Then, the two-dimensional image generation unit 114 generates a two-dimensional image in this state, and transfers it to the image display unit 117. Thus, an image as shown in a-4 of FIG. 14 is displayed on the display 600.

The storage of the two-dimensional image generated in this manner can be performed in the same manner as the storage of the scenario file shown in FIG. That is, if the file is updated, the scenario management editing unit 111 saves the file in the image library 210. At this time, at the time of this update, the index generation unit generates an index image based on the new two-dimensional image, and updates and stores this in the index file 230. On the other hand, when the image of the synthesized cell is stored as a new cell, the image may be stored in the same manner as the above-described registration of the externally input image data.

If an instruction to end the editing is input without giving an instruction to save the file, the scenario management editing unit 111 compares the saved data of the cell file with the edited data and finds a match. If there is a mismatch, the message is displayed on the display 600 to update or newly save the file if they do not match.

Next, editing of a three-dimensional cell will be described. In this case, operations such as data reading and registration are basically the same as the two-dimensional cell editing and registration processing. Therefore, here, the editing unique to the three-dimensional cell will be described.

The first difference is editing of three-dimensional data for each group. In editing, first, b in FIG.
As shown in-1 and 2, an image to be edited is read from the three-dimensional cell file described in the scenario file and displayed in the edited image area 630. Next, for example, the display of the hierarchical structure of the three-dimensional shape data of the three-dimensional cell file is instructed by a pop-up menu. In response to this, the scenario management editing unit 111 reads the tree structure data of the three-dimensional shape data of the cell from the cell file and displays it in a window. FIG. 15B-3 shows an example of the window W2 showing the tree structure.

Here, when the operator wants to change the configuration in the illustrated refrigerator, it can be realized by giving an instruction to the corresponding group in the hierarchical structure. That is, addition, deletion, movement, shape change, attribute change, and the like of a specific group may be directly instructed to a group appearing in the hierarchical structure. In addition, by defining the switch function for each area in which each group is displayed, it is possible to position the cursor of the mouse 520 on the image itself displayed in the edited image area 630 and instruct selection. Thus, the part can be specified and various changes can be made. For example, the movement, posture change, color change, and the like can be performed for a specific portion or the entirety. This can be designated by, for example, selecting motion and coloring of the sub operation unit 622.

For example, FIG. 15B-4 shows an example in which the height of a part of the refrigerator of the object refrigerator is reduced. In this case, this can be realized by designating a target group in a window W2 indicating a hierarchical structure and reducing and retaining the value in the Z direction of the shape data in a window W3 indicating an editing function. This instruction can be made by holding down an increase / decrease key (not shown) with a mouse, directly inputting a value with a keyboard, or the like.

The attributes are described below.
W7 indicating the state of the attribute may be displayed in a pop-up, and the editing may be performed on the window.

Further, an event can be defined. Here, for the refrigerator, event information can be defined so that when a door knob is instructed so that each door can be opened and closed, the door is opened. In addition, an event can be defined so that when the door is opened, the interior is illuminated.

When a group is selected, an emphasis process such as a change in luminance may be performed until an editing instruction is issued in order to distinguish that portion from the others. By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate to the operator which part of the target is selected, and it is possible to facilitate the editing operation. In this embodiment, this emphasis processing is performed in b-4 of FIG.
The display of the hierarchical structure in the window W2 and the shaded display of the target area of the object are performed. It should be noted that the selection may be performed on the selected region or on any of the target graphics. Further, it may be possible to select whether or not to perform such emphasizing processing, and to select which emphasizing processing is to be performed.

FIG. 15B-4 shows the window W
3 is shown as a pop-up menu. In this, attribute information such as a material and a texture for each group is displayed, and a light source attribute is displayed. These can be changed, thereby changing attributes such as the color of the object.

In the hierarchical structure, by selecting the light source and selecting the lighting of the sub-selection section 622, the attribute of the light source can be changed. Further, the viewpoint of the observer, the movement of the viewpoint, and the like can be specified.

Next, an example of combining a two-dimensional image with a three-dimensional model will be described with reference to FIG.

Also in this case, the target image is displayed in the edited image area 630 from the index image shown in FIG. 16C-1 in the same manner as the operation described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 16C-2, here is an example in which a two-dimensional background space is arranged on the background of a refrigerator having a three-dimensional shape. For this background, the image of the file described in the background image file name included in the overall attribute information of FIG. 4B is used.

Now, in this state, it is possible to examine the design when the refrigerator is placed in a different environment. Therefore, change the environment first. In this example, a scenario regarding the interior is read from the scenario file, displayed as a window W1, and a cell desired to be used as a background is selected from the windows (FIG. 16c-3). Here, it is assumed that the fourth cell is selected.

This combination is performed by the image combining unit 116. Here, the moving process is performed on the three-dimensional refrigerator. The result is shown in FIG. 16c-4. In this example, the orientation and position of the refrigerator are changed to match the shape of the room in the background.

In FIG. 16C-4, an operation switch for changing an attribute is displayed in the window W7 as a pop-up menu in order to examine the color of the refrigerator or the like according to the background. In the window W7, for example, a list showing attributes is displayed, and an area S1 for selecting the list and an area S for editing the selected attribute are displayed.
2 are prepared. Here, it is indicated that the editing of the material is selected, and soft keys SK1 and SK2 indicating a sample of the material for that are displayed. The operator can select a desired material or the like from now on and examine the material design of the target refrigerator. Similarly, by changing the position, color, and the like of the light source, a change in the color of the light source can be examined. Here, the list indicating the attributes is stored in the main memory 1
02 is not stored in the image library 220
Is read from. In addition, this list may be displayed as a sample image in addition to characters and symbols. Displaying the image makes it easy for the operator to make a selection.

To register an image obtained as a result of studying the design as a new cell file,
What is necessary is just to carry out similarly to the above. At this time, the material of the object, the light source, the two-dimensional image of the background, and the like are stored in the overall attributes of FIG. In addition, the attributes related to the object portion are stored in each group. When a new cell is registered, an index image is generated and stored in the index file 230 corresponding to the cell file as described above (operation 10). However, since this can be automatically performed in the system, the operator does not need to pay special attention.

The result of the design study can be printed out by selecting “external output” in the basic operation unit 621 and selecting “printer” in the sub operation unit 622.

Next, the operator can present the results of the variously studied designs. For this purpose, it is determined whether to edit the scenario (operation 12) or to give a presentation as it is. (Operation 11).

The scenario editing is performed by selecting the story editing of the basic operation unit 621. When this selection is made, the scenario management editing unit 111 displays a scenario list on the screen. When the operator selects the desired scenario,
The index image of the cell included in the scenario is displayed in the index image display area 610. In this scenario editing mode, the position of the index image displayed on the index image display section 611 can be changed. That is, the arrangement of each index image can be changed according to the displayed order.

When effect editing is selected in the sub-operation section 622 of the story edit, it is possible to specify how to connect cells to be displayed. That is, designation of wipe, crossfade, and the like as shown in FIG. 6 can be performed.

The scenario edited in this way can be registered (operation 13). The registration of this scenario has already been described with reference to FIG. 11 and will not be repeated here.

Next, the operator can instruct a presentation operation (operation 14). This instruction
First, a scenario to be presented may be read from the scenario file 220 and “presentation” of the basic operation unit 621 may be specified. When the scenario currently displayed in the index image display area 610 is to be presented as it is, reading from the scenario file 220 is unnecessary. FIG.
-1 indicates an index image of a scenario prepared for giving a presentation.

When the presentation is instructed, the scenario management editing unit 111 executes
First, the image of the first cell is displayed. In the case of a presentation, it is displayed on the entire screen. FIG.
d-2 shows this example. In this presentation, since the image is displayed on the entire screen, an edit menu or the like is not displayed. For this reason, the progress of the scenario is performed by a pop-up menu. Fig. 17d-2
, A window W5 for this is displayed as a pop-up menu.

When the display of the next cell is selected from this window W5, the image of the cell in the second display order in the scenario is displayed. FIG. 17D-3 shows the example. In this figure,
A pop-up menu for instructing the movement of the object or the like is displayed as a window W6. By specifying here, the operator can move the position of the refrigerator of the object, change the direction, change the color, or remove a part of the configuration during the presentation. When such an instruction is received, the scenario management editing unit 111 activates the three-dimensional image editing unit 113 and the three-dimensional image generation unit 115 to perform an operation based on the three-dimensional shape data to obtain a new state. , Based on this,
The object is displayed. If the event information is defined in advance, the refrigerator door can be opened and closed by, for example, touching a door knob with a mouse cursor. The state when the door is opened is calculated and drawn based on the shape data of the corresponding group.

When the next cell is further selected in the pop-up menu, the image shown in FIG. 17D-4 is displayed.

Thus, the presentation by the scenario ends. The operator can repeat the presentation if necessary, and can selectively display an arbitrary image.

In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which presentation is performed by sequentially instructing the display of each cell to perform the order of scenarios. In these examples, each cell is for a different image. However, the invention is not so limited. For the same object, a presentation in a format in which cells having slightly different forms are displayed together with the change in the form and the order of the scenarios is also possible.

FIG. 18 shows an example. In this example, in a notebook computer, a scenario is configured by sequentially arranging cells of a two-dimensional image in which a display panel portion (lid) is gradually opened. In this figure, the index image is shown, but by presenting the index image, the image of each cell is sequentially displayed. By continuously watching the changes in these cells, it is possible to see how the lid of the notebook computer gradually opens.

Furthermore, it is also possible to have the presentation proceed automatically instead of manually. In this case, the display time can be defined in the attribute of the scenario file, and after the display time has elapsed, the display of the next cell can be started. If the display of cells is changed in a short time in a large number of cells, a presentation in the form of a moving image can be made.

In this embodiment, a pop-up window is opened during a presentation,
By instructing the printing, the printer 700 can output a hard copy of the display screen.

Further, the present invention can be used for assignment such as a document editing device. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, a product description is composed of a document and a figure, and this is registered as a cell. Then, as shown in FIG. 20, by making it a part of the scenario, it becomes possible to use it in the configuration of a book.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the three-dimensional shape data and the two-dimensional background data are combined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a texture or the like can be attached to a specific surface of the three-dimensional shape. In this case, the operator specifies a texture pasting range on any surface of the object having the three-dimensional shape shown in the edited image area 630. This designation can be made with the mouse 520. Next, the list of textures is stored in image library 2
10 and read it out on the display. The necessary texture is selected and superimposed on the surface of the object having the three-dimensional shape shown in the edited image area 630 where the specified area is located. Then, the sub-operation unit 622 issues a paste instruction. As a result, the texture is pasted on the specified area of the specified surface.

As described above, in this embodiment, by selecting and displaying a target cell in the edit image area, various edits can be performed on it. Therefore, when designing a product or the like, it is possible to try to change various forms, colors, materials, and the like with a simple operation without manufacturing a model. Moreover, by storing them individually, it becomes easy to compare them.
Also, presentation can be easily performed by changing the scenario. In addition, the editing of this scenario can be performed in the course of the design study.

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According to the present invention, when a designer examines a design, he or she can try various modifications in real time, and for that purpose, it is not necessary to give numerical values accurately, and It is easy to use and can easily edit the presentation scenario.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a basic concept of an embodiment of an image information processing system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the image processing system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of hardware used for realizing the system of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view schematically showing the configuration of various cells used in the system of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view schematically showing an example of the contents of attribute information of a three-dimensional cell file in the system of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a configuration of a scenario file in the system of the embodiment.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing an initial editing screen in the system of the present embodiment, and FIG.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an edit menu of the system of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the operation of the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation procedure when an operator operates the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a file operation procedure in the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation process on an index image display area on a display screen of the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for inputting image data from the outside in the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of a two-dimensional image editing operation in the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a display screen example of a three-dimensional model editing operation in the system of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of combining a three-dimensional model and a two-dimensional image in the system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen of a presentation in the system of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a scenario that continuously shows a change in the form of a target in the system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen in which the system of the embodiment is used for layout editing.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a scenario creation state when the system according to the present embodiment is used for layout editing.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 processing unit, 101 CPU, 102 main memory, 103 frame buffer, 110 image editing and display system, 111 scenario management editing unit, 112 two-dimensional image editing unit, 113 three-dimensional image editing unit, 114 … 2
Three-dimensional image generator, 116 ... three-dimensional image generator, 116 ...
Image combining unit, 117 image display unit, 118 index generation unit, 200 external storage device, 210 image library, 220 scenario file, 230 index file, 500 input device, 510 keyboard
520: mouse, 530: scanner, 600: display, 610: index image display area, 611: index image display section, 612: sub operation switch, 6
20: Edit menu area, 621: Basic operation unit, 622
.., Sub-operation unit, 630, edit image area, 700, printer.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroaki Takatsuki 1-280 Higashi-Koigakubo, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo Inside Hitachi, Ltd.Design Research Center (72) Inventor Yoshiaki Suzuki 1-280 Higashi-Koikekubo, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo Hitachi (56) References JP-A-4-56890 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G06T 11/60-11/80 G06T 13/00 G09G 5 / 00-5/40

Claims (11)

(57) [Claims] 1. An image editing and displaying system for editing and displaying an image, a display for displaying the edited image, an input device having a function of giving an instruction to the image editing system, and an image to be edited A first file device for storing data; and a second file device for storing index image data corresponding to an image to be edited, the content of which is to be edited. Edit screen display means for generating an edit screen for displaying an edit image area for displaying an image to be edited and an index image display area for displaying an index image, and displaying the edit screen on a display; Of the index image data stored in the file device, the image corresponding to the image to be edited is displayed in the index image display area. And means for displaying on, from the input device, an instruction to select an index image displayed on the index image display area accepts,
It is provided with: means for displaying, in the edited image area, an image corresponding to the index out of the image data stored in the first file device; and means for editing the image displayed in the edited image area. Characteristic image information processing system. 2. An editing screen display means according to claim 1, wherein:
A function for further displaying an edit menu area for displaying a menu for instructing an edit operation, wherein an index image display area, an edit image area, and an edit menu area are displayed on an edit screen of the display. Image information processing system. 3. The image information display system according to claim 1, wherein the image editing and displaying system further includes scenario editing means for editing a scenario that defines a display order of a plurality of image data to be edited. Processing system. 4. The scenario editing means according to claim 3, wherein:
An image information processing system for defining a display order corresponding to an arrangement order of index images displayed in an index image display area. 5. The scenario editing means according to claim 4, wherein:
An image information processing system in which a scenario is edited by changing the arrangement order of index images displayed in an index image display area. 6. The image information processing system according to claim 5, further comprising a third file device for storing a scenario. 7. The system according to claim 2, wherein the first file device is capable of storing a plurality of files, and the image data is stored as one file in a unit (cell) constituting a unit on display. Image information processing system. 8. The file system according to claim 7, wherein the first file device stores two-dimensional image data and three-dimensional image data as image data, and the two-dimensional image data and three-dimensional image data have different file formats. An image information processing system that is stored in a computer. 9. The three-dimensional image data according to claim 8,
Group objects into divisible components,
An image information processing system which describes three-dimensional shape data in which a relationship between groups has a hierarchical structure, attribute information defining attributes of each group, and attribute information defining attributes of the entire group. . 10. The three-dimensional image data according to claim 9, wherein all or a part of the object has a change in form.
An image information processing system having attribute information describing that at least one of a movement and a viewpoint movement is changed. 11. The image information processing system according to claim 2, wherein the second file device stores, as index image data, two-dimensional image data indicating the contents of corresponding image data to be edited.