JP3352070B2 - IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO EXECUTE THE METHOD - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus and an image processing method for performing image processing on an image including characters, symbols, and graphics, and a computer readable program storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method. It relates to a recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an image processing apparatus such as a personal computer, there is a case where an icon that visually indicates the content of an operation or a process is selected and the operation or the process is performed. For example, in an image processing apparatus having a photo retouching function, a drawing function, a word processing function, or the like, when performing image processing on an image such as a character, a symbol, or a figure, an operator usually operates a pointing device such as a mouse or a trackball. By operating a mouse (hereinafter, referred to as “mouse”), a mouse cursor or a pointer (hereinafter, referred to as “cursor”) is moved to, for example, an effect button (icon) arranged on a dialog.

[0003] Then, the above icon is clicked using a mouse button, and an image to be subjected to image processing (hereinafter, referred to as an image).
Desired image processing or the like is performed on the “original image”. As described above, in order to perform a desired process, the operator operates the mouse to move the cursor to the icon corresponding to the process, and then clicks the icon to execute the process.
er Interface).

One of the purposes of performing image processing on an image is to add a visual effect to the image. In the case of an image processing apparatus without a preview function, in order for the operator to visually recognize the result of performing the desired image processing, move the cursor to the icon by operating the mouse, and click the icon. It was necessary to finalize the image processing.

On the other hand, recently, in order to allow an operator to recognize the result before performing desired image processing on an image to be processed, the image processing is executed in advance and the result is displayed. The number of image processing apparatuses having a preview function is increasing.

[0006]

However, in an image processing apparatus having a conventional preview function, when an icon corresponding to the preview function is clicked, the function corresponding to the icon is temporarily executed. . Then, in order to confirm or cancel the processing, it is necessary to click an icon corresponding to the “execute” and “cancel” functions provided separately from the icon.

That is, in a conventional image processing apparatus having a preview function, an operator operates a mouse to move a cursor to an icon corresponding to the preview function, and after clicking, performs image processing on the original image. A preview of the image created as a result (hereinafter, referred to as “processed image”) is displayed. Then, in order to determine or cancel that the predetermined image processing performed on the processed image is reflected in the original image, the user operates the mouse again,
It was necessary to move the cursor to the icon corresponding to the "execute" and "cancel" functions provided separately from the icon corresponding to the preview function, and click the icon.

As described above, in a conventional image processing apparatus having a preview function, a mouse operation is required twice to display a preview of a processed image and to confirm or cancel the image processing. For this reason, in performing desired image processing on the original image, the number of times the mouse is operated is increased as compared with the operation until the image processing is determined in the image processing apparatus having no preview function, and thereby, There is a problem that the work efficiency of image processing is reduced.

Some conventional image processing apparatuses have a preview function of displaying icons and previews corresponding to a plurality of image processes in one dialog. When performing a plurality of image processes on an original image with such an image processing apparatus, first, among the plurality of icons, a first icon is clicked, and a preview of a processed image on which an image process corresponding to the icon is performed is performed. Display. Then, the user clicks the second icon to display a preview in which image processing corresponding to the icon is superimposed and reflected.

[0010] By the way, there is a case where image processing is performed a plurality of times as described above, and it is desired to release only a specific image processing for a processed image displayed as a preview. For example, there is a case where it is desired to return the preview to a preview reflecting only the image processing corresponding to the first icon in the above state. However, such conventional image processing apparatuses include:
There was no function to release only specific image processing.

Therefore, in such a case, by clicking the icon (cancel button) corresponding to the cancel function, all the image processing is canceled, and all the processing except the image processing to be canceled is performed again on the original image. However, there is a problem that this also lowers the work efficiency of image processing.

According to the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and an image processing method having a preview function and capable of efficiently performing an image processing operation and a mouse operation in order to solve the above-described problems of the related art. It is another object of the present invention to provide a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the method is recorded.

[0013]

Means for Solving the Problems The above-mentioned problems are solved,
In order to achieve the object, the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is configured such that an image including characters, symbols, and graphics to be subjected to image processing (hereinafter, referred to as an “original image”) and the image processing apparatus being pressed down A display means for displaying an icon for performing a predetermined image processing instruction on the original image; and an image processing means for performing the predetermined image processing on the original image. A cursor position determining means for determining whether or not the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon; and detecting that the icon is pressed when the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon. Controlling the icon press detection means to perform, and the display means,
As a result of the determination by the cursor position determining means, when the position pointed to by the cursor is within the display area of the icon, the image subjected to image processing by the image processing means (hereinafter, referred to as “processed image”) In addition to displaying the original image, the icon press detection means has not detected that the icon has been pressed, and as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination means, the position pointed to by the cursor indicates the position of the icon. Display control means for displaying an original image in place of the processed image when it is no longer within the display area.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect, each time the icon is pressed, a predetermined image processing is performed on the original image. Is a repetition-type icon that repeatedly performs the above-mentioned instructions.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect, each time the icon is pressed, the icon is already applied to the original image. Is a stand-alone icon that cancels the image processing and issues a predetermined image processing instruction to the original image.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, an image including characters, symbols, and figures to be subjected to image processing (hereinafter, referred to as an "original image") is pressed and the original is processed. Display means for displaying an on / off type icon for alternately giving a predetermined image processing instruction and a predetermined image processing release instruction to an image;
Image processing means for performing the predetermined image processing on the original image, a cursor position determination for determining whether a position pointed by a cursor is within a display area of the icon or not. Means,
The position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon, and the icon press detection means for detecting that the icon is pressed, and the display means are controlled, and as a result of the judgment by the cursor position judgment means, When the position pointed by the cursor is within the display area of the icon, the original image is displayed in place of the image processed by the image processing means (hereinafter, referred to as “processed image”), and the icon If the press detection unit does not detect that the icon is pressed, and as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination unit, the cursor points out of the display area of the icon, the processing is performed. Display control means for displaying an image in place of an original image.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the image processing method, an image (hereinafter, referred to as an “original image”) including a character, a symbol, and a graphic to be subjected to image processing is pressed and the original image is depressed. In an image processing method for displaying an icon for performing a predetermined image processing instruction on an image and performing the predetermined image processing on the original image, a position pointed by a cursor is within a display area of the icon. A cursor position determining step of determining whether or not the icon is pressed, an icon pressing detecting step of detecting that the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon and pressing of the icon, and a cursor position determining step If the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon as a result of the The image subjected to the image processing (hereinafter, referred to as “processed image”) is displayed instead of the original image, and it is not detected that the icon is pressed by the icon press detection step, and A display step of displaying an original image instead of the processed image when the position indicated by the cursor is no longer within the display area of the icon as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination step. I do.

In the image processing method according to the present invention, an image including a character, a symbol, and a graphic to be subjected to image processing (hereinafter, referred to as an “original image”) is pressed and the original is processed. An image processing for displaying an on / off type icon for alternately performing a predetermined image processing instruction and an image processing release instruction for an image, and performing the predetermined image processing on the original image A cursor position determining step of determining whether a position indicated by a cursor is within a display area of the icon; and a step of determining whether the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon and the icon being pressed. As a result of the determination by the icon pressing detecting step of detecting the cursor position and the cursor position determining step, the position indicated by the cursor is determined by the icon. When the original image is displayed instead of the image on which the predetermined image processing has been performed (hereinafter, referred to as “processed image”), the icon is detected by the icon press detection step. When the pressed image is not detected and the position indicated by the cursor is no longer within the display area of the icon as a result of the determination in the cursor position determination step, the processed image is replaced with the original image. And a display step of displaying.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to the fifth or sixth aspect is recorded, so that the program becomes machine-readable. The operations of claims 4 to 6 can be realized by a computer.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The form will be described in detail.

First, the hardware configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. The image processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1 includes a CPU 101 that controls the entire image processing apparatus, a ROM 102 that stores a boot program and the like, a RAM 103 that is used as a work area of the CPU 101,
1 includes an HDD (hard disk drive) 104 that controls reading / writing of data to / from an HD (hard disk) 105 and an HD 105 that stores data written under the control of the HDD 104.

The image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment has an FDD (flexible disk drive) 10 that controls reading / writing of data from / to an FD (flexible disk) 107 under the control of the CPU 101.
6, a detachable FD 107 for storing data written under the control of the FDD 106, and a window for data such as images of documents, characters, symbols, figures, etc., function information, etc., including cursors, icons or dialog boxes. And a display 108.

Further, the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is connected to a network via a communication line 110, and has an interface (I / F) 109 for controlling the network NET and an internal interface; Keyboard with keys for inputting
And a mouse 11 for moving a cursor, selecting an icon, or moving or resizing a window.
2, a scanner 113 for optically reading an image, a printer 114 for printing the contents displayed in the window,
A CD-ROM 115 as a removable recording medium, and a CD
A CD for controlling the reading of data from the ROM 115
And a bus 100 for connecting the above-described units.

Next, a functional configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. The image processing apparatus shown in FIG.
A cursor position determination unit 206, an icon press detection unit 207, an image processing unit 208, a display control unit 209,
Is included.

In FIG. 2, the cursor 201 is
An icon 202, which will be described later, is pointed out.
02 is pressed (clicked) to select the icon 202. The cursor 201 is displayed, for example, in the shape of an arrow or the like, and moves on the display 108 in accordance with the movement of the mouse 112 shown in FIG.

When the icon 202 is clicked by the cursor 201, the original image 204 is instructed to perform image processing of the content predetermined for the icon 202. Pressing (clicking) on the icon 202
When the position pointed by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202 displayed in the form of, for example, a command button, when the operator presses a click button of the mouse 112 or a predetermined key of the keyboard 111, In response, the icon 202 is pressed (clicked)
Will be done.

Although not shown, the icon 202 includes a “cancel button” for instructing cancellation of image processing performed on the original image when clicked, and all icons performed on the original image. There may be an "execute button" for confirming the image processing, and a "paste button" (not shown) for instructing to paste an image stored in the clipboard. Further, the icon 202 may be arranged and displayed on a dialog box in addition to being arranged on the main window.

When the icon 202 is clicked, the icon 20 displayed in the form of a command button or the like is displayed.
2 is changed to a shape indicating a state where the button is clicked and the button itself is depressed.
8 may be displayed.

The display unit 203 displays a cursor 201, 1
Alternatively, two or more icons 202, an original image 204 or a processed image 205, and a work window or the like are displayed. Here, the original image 204 is an image of a character, a symbol, a graphic, or the like to be subjected to the above-described image processing. Similarly, the processed image 205 is an image created as a result of performing image processing on an original image by an image processing unit 208 described later. A display example of the display unit 203 will be described later.

For convenience of explanation, when the icon 202 is clicked and the corresponding image processing is reflected on the original image 204, the processed image 205 displayed on the display unit 203 at that time is newly formed. Original image 20
It becomes 4.

The cursor position judging section 206 outputs the cursor 2
It is determined whether or not the position indicated by 01 is within the display area of the icon 202. Specifically, it is determined that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202, that is, that the cursor 201 is pointing at the icon 202. Alternatively, the cursor position determination unit 206 determines that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is not within the display area of the icon 202, that is, that the cursor 201 does not point at the icon 202.

The icon press detection unit 207 outputs the icon 2
02 is pressed (clicked). The icon press detection unit 207 determines whether the icon 202 has been pressed (clicked), that is,
02 is pressed (clicked) by the operator by pressing (clicking) the click button of the mouse 112 or a predetermined key of the keyboard, etc., and determining whether or not a signal has been input by the operator. Is detected.

The image processing unit 208 performs a predetermined process corresponding to the icon 202 on the original image 204. Specifically, when the cursor position determination unit 206 determines that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202, that is, when the cursor 201 moves into the display area of the icon 202, the image processing is performed. The unit 208 performs image processing corresponding to the icon 202 indicated by the cursor 201 on the original image 204.

The display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to display the original image 20 based on the determination result of the cursor position determination unit 206 and the detection result of the icon press detection unit 207.
The processing image 205 is displayed on the display 108 instead of the processing image 205. Specifically, when the cursor position determining unit 206 determines that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202, that is, when the cursor 201 moves into the display area of the icon 202, The control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to control the original image 20.
The processing image 205 is displayed on the display 108 instead of the processing image 205.

The cursor position judging unit 206 determines that the cursor 20
If it is determined that the position indicated by No. 1 is not within the display area of the icon 202, that is, if it is determined that the cursor 201 does not indicate the icon 202, the following 2
May be as follows. That is, the case where the cursor 201 has not moved into the display area of the icon 202 and the case where the cursor 201 has moved into the display area of the icon 202 but has moved out of the display area of the icon 202 thereafter. Here, when the cursor 201 has not moved within the display area of the icon 202, the display control unit 209
Displays the original image 204 continuously.

When the cursor 201 has moved into the display area of the icon 202 but has moved out of the display area of the cursor 202 thereafter, the display control unit 209 performs an operation based on the detection result of the icon press detection unit 207. Original image 20
4 or the processed image 205 is displayed. Specifically, when the icon press detection unit 207 detects that the icon 202 has been clicked, the display control unit 209
Controls the display unit 203 to display the processed image 205 on the display 108.

That is, by clicking the icon 202, it is instructed to reflect the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 on the original image 204.
In this case, since the icon 202 is clicked, the cursor 201 indicates the icon 202. Therefore, the display control unit 209 is displaying the processed image 205 on the display 108 based on the determination result of the cursor position determination unit 206. Therefore, the display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to process the processed image 2
05 is displayed as it is. The display control unit 2
09 controls the display unit 203 to reflect the image processing,
A configuration may be adopted in which the newly formed original image 204 is displayed.

On the other hand, if the icon press detection unit 207 does not detect that the icon 202 has been clicked, the display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to replace the processed image 205 with the original image 204. Is displayed on the display 108. In this case, since the icon 202 has not been clicked, no instruction has been given to reflect the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 on the original image 204. Therefore, the display control unit 209
Displays an original image 204, which is an image before the image processing is performed, instead of the processed image 205.

As described above, in the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the execution result of the function corresponding to the icon is displayed only by moving the mouse, and the execution is performed after visually recognizing the result in advance. Alternatively, it is possible to realize an efficient user interface in which the user can select whether or not to execute. In addition, in the processing capacity of the conventional image processing apparatus,
The user interface was impractical and merely displayed the name of the icon in the form of a tooltip, or a brief description of the function.

Next, classification based on the contents of the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of classification based on the content of image processing corresponding to each of the icons 202. However, the icon 202
Are not limited to those shown in FIG.

In the on / off type 301 shown in FIG. 3, the operation at the time of clicking repeatedly is on, off, on,
The classification of the icon 202 which instructs image processing of the contents of the operation of "off, on ..." is shown. Specifically, when the processing target is a character image, “bold”, “italic”,
The icons 202 corresponding to processes such as “shadow character”, “outlined”, “underline”, “emphasis”, etc. correspond. Further, when the processing target is a picture image such as a photograph or a figure, the icon 202 corresponding to the processing such as “vertical flip” or “horizontal flip” corresponds thereto.

The on / off type 301 will be described by taking as an example the case where the processing target is a character image and the content of the processing corresponding to the icon 202 is “bold”. First,
When the icon 202 corresponding to the “bold” function is clicked, the target character image is displayed as bold characters. That is, the processing of “bold” is switched from the off state to the on state. When the icon corresponding to the “bold” function is clicked again, the target character image is displayed as a standard character, that is, a character image that has not been subjected to the “bold” processing. This is because the “bold” processing is changed from the on state to o
This indicates that the state has been switched to the state ff.

Next, the repetitive mold 302 will be described. The repetition type 302 shown in FIG. 3 indicates a classification of the icon 202 that instructs image processing of contents in which a process corresponding to the icon 202 is repeatedly superimposed on a target image each time the icon 202 is repeatedly clicked. . Specifically, when the processing target is a character image, the icon 202 corresponding to the processing such as “thick”, “thin”, “italic +”, and “italic−” is applicable. If the processing target is a picture image such as a photograph or a figure, "high lightness", "low lightness", "high saturation", "low saturation", "hue +", "hue-", "blur" , “Sharp”, “diffusion”, “mosaic”, and other corresponding icons 202.

The repetition type 302 will be described by taking as an example a case where the object of processing is a picture image and the content of the processing corresponding to the icon 202 is “high lightness”. "High lightness"
When the icon 202 corresponding to the function is clicked, the target image is processed so that the brightness of the image increases (increases) at a rate according to the setting. Then, when the icon 202 corresponding to the “brightness” function is clicked again, the target images are processed such that the brightness of the images is increased (increased) by the ratio according to the setting. The same applies to the contents of other processes.

Next, the independent type 303 will be described. In the independent type 303 shown in FIG. 3, when the icon 202 is clicked, even if another independent type icon 202 has already been clicked, the process corresponding to the other independent type icon 202 is canceled and the independent type is newly set up. The classification of the icon 202 which instructs image processing is shown. Specifically, when the processing target is a character image, “red”, “green”, “blue”
Icon 202 corresponding to the process of changing the color of the character, etc.
Is applicable. When the processing target is a pictorial image, the icon 202 corresponding to the processing such as “monochrome”, “sepia tone”, “reddish”, “greenish”, “bluedish”, etc. is applicable. The same applies to other processes.

The independent type 303 will be described by taking as an example the case where the processing target is a character image and the content of the processing corresponding to the icon 202 is “red” or “green”.
When the icon 202 corresponding to the “red” function is clicked, the target character image is displayed with its color changed to red. Next, when the icon 202 corresponding to the “green” function is clicked, the color of the target character image is changed to green and displayed. That is, the process of changing the character color to red is canceled and the process of newly changing the color to green is performed.

Next, the display contents of the display unit 203 will be described. First, when image processing is performed on a character image that has not been subjected to image processing, specifically, the character image that has not been subjected to image processing (Hiragana “Aoi”, the alphabet “ABC”) has “ Will be described. FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of display contents of the display unit 203.

4 and 5, the image processing screen displayed by the opened window 400 includes a cursor 201 and icons 202a, 202b, and 202c.
And the original image 204a or the processed image 2 to be worked
And a work frame 401 for displaying the information 05a. Note that the original image 204 in FIG.
a (Hiragana "Ai", alphabet "ABC")
Is displayed, and in FIG. 5, the processed image 205a is displayed.
(Hiragana “Ai”, alphabet “ABC”, which has been subjected to the image processing of “Blank”) is displayed.

As described above, the cursor 201
The icon 20 moves according to the movement of the mouse 112.
The icon 202 corresponding to the desired image processing among 2a, 202b, and 202c is indicated. In addition, the cursor 20
When the operator presses the mouse button or the like of the mouse 112 with the icon 1 pointing to the icon 202, the icon 20
2 is clicked. Also, icons 202a and 202
“b” and “202c” correspond to the contents of the image processing to be instructed when clicked, respectively.

In FIG. 4 and FIG.
a corresponds to a function of “hollowing out” which is an on / off type process for a character image, and an icon 202 b corresponds to “shadow character” which is an on / off type process for a character image. Supports functions. Also, the icon 202c
Corresponds to the function of “Italic” which is an on / off type process for a character image as in the case of 202a and 202b.

In FIG. 4, the cursor 201 indicates an intermediate position between the icons 202a and 202b. In other words, the position indicated by the cursor 201 in FIG. 4 is not within the display area of the icons 202a, 202b, and 202c. Therefore, the original image 204a is displayed in the work frame 401.

The operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 from the display position of the cursor 201 in FIG. Then, in the display area of the icon 202a, in FIG.
When the position pointed by is moved, as shown in FIG.
A processed image 205a on which the above processing has been performed is displayed.
That is, a preview in which image processing corresponding to the icon 202a has been performed on the original image 204a is displayed.

After visually recognizing the processed image 205 displayed in the work frame 401, that is, the preview, the operator performs image processing corresponding to the icon 202 a on the original image 2.
04a can be determined. When reflecting the image processing corresponding to the icon 202a on the original image 204a, the operator does not need to move the mouse 112, and may click the click button at the same position. In this case, since the processing corresponding to the icon 202a is reflected on the original image 204a, the operator
12, the cursor 201 is moved, and the cursor 2 is moved.
Even if the position pointed by 01 is no longer within the display area of the icon 202a, an image similar to the processed image 205a shown in FIG.

Therefore, the operator simply moves the cursor 201 to the icon 202a, and the icon 202a
, That is, a preview in which the process corresponding to the icon 202a has been performed on the original image 204a can be visually recognized. Therefore, before finalizing the processing on the original image, the operator can confirm the result of the processing. Further, since it is possible to determine whether or not to determine the processing based on the visually recognized image, the work efficiency in performing the image processing is improved.

The operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 to the icon 202 and clicks on the icon 202 to reflect the preview display and the processing on the original image 204. Can achieve the two objectives.

Therefore, the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 to "preview" in order to display the preview and reflect the processing on the original image 204, as in a conventional image processing apparatus having a preview function.
Move the cursor to the icon corresponding to the function of "execute", click the icon again, operate the mouse 112 again to move the cursor to the icon corresponding to the function of "execute" provided separately, and click the icon. There is no need to do it. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 are also improved.

On the other hand, the operator operates the mouse 112 without clicking the icon 202a to move the cursor 20.
When 1 is moved out of the display area of the icon 202a, the original image 204a is displayed in the work frame 401 instead of the processed image 205a. In this case, the operator uses mouse 1
The operation of operating the cursor 12 to move the cursor 201 out of the display area of the icon 202a by operating 12 is an operation of canceling the image processing corresponding to the icon 202a on the processed image 205a.

That is, like a conventional image processing apparatus having a preview function, the operator operates the mouse 112 to support the “preview” function in order to cancel the image processing performed on the previewed image. There is no need to move the cursor 201 to an icon corresponding to the "cancel" function provided separately from the icon and click the icon. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 are improved.

Next, the flow of data in FIGS. 4 and 5 will be described. In the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, first, the original data of the original image 204 is stored in a memory (not shown) configured by the HD 105 or the like.
When the original data is stored in the memory, the image processing unit 208 creates duplicate data of the original data and display data. Then, the display unit 203 displays the original image 204.

When the cursor position determining unit 206 determines that the position pointed by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202, the image processing unit 208 performs a process corresponding to the icon 202 on the copy data. And use it as preview data. The display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to display a preview of the preview data. That is, the display control unit 20
9 displays the processed image 205 as a preview.

Thereafter, when the cursor position determination unit 206 determines that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is not within the display area of the icon 202, the image processing unit 20
Reference numeral 8 recreates display data from the duplicate data. Further, the display control unit 209 displays the original image 204 based on the display data. It should be noted that, besides the image processing unit 208 recreating the display data, the previous display data may be stored in a memory or the like (not shown) and exchanged.

On the other hand, the cursor position judgment unit 206
If the position indicated by the cursor 201 is determined to be within the display area of the icon 202 and the icon press detection unit 207 detects that the icon 202 has been clicked, When the user moves the icon 201 to the icon 202 and clicks on the icon, the copied data subjected to the image processing is replaced with the original data.

It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which, when the icon 202 is clicked, the duplicated data that has been subjected to image processing is replaced with the reference data, using the duplicated data first created from the original data as the reference data. Also, the preview data does not necessarily have to be the same as the original data, such as reduced data. In this case, the configuration may be such that the duplicate data and the preview data are managed separately. Further, the preview data and the duplicate data may be the same data.

Next, a case where image processing is performed on a picture image such as a photograph or a figure will be described. 6 and 7 are explanatory diagrams showing another example of the display content of the display unit 203. FIG. In FIGS. 6 and 7, the image processing screen displayed by the opened window 400 is the cursor 2
01, icons 202d and 202e, and a work frame 401 for displaying the original image 204b or the processed image 205b to be worked. The work frame 401
In FIG. 6, an original image 204b (gray cube) is displayed, and in FIG.
b (white cube) is displayed.

In FIG. 6 and FIG.
d corresponds to the function of "high lightness" which is a repetitive processing for a picture image, and the icon 202e corresponds to the function of "low lightness" which is a repetitive processing for a picture image. ing. In FIG. 6, the cursor 201 indicates an intermediate position between the icon 202d and the icon 202e. In other words, the position indicated by the cursor 201 in FIG. 6 is not within the display area of the icons 202d and 202e. Therefore, the original image 2 is stored in the work frame 401.
04b is displayed.

The operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 from the display position of the cursor 201 shown in FIG. 6 toward the upper side of the window 400, so as to move the cursor 201 within the display area of the icon 202d, ie, the icon 202d.
When the position pointed by the cursor 201 moves within the rectangular frame indicating “”, a processed image 205 b obtained by performing “high lightness” processing on the original image 204 b is displayed in the work frame 401 as shown in FIG. 7. Is done. Here, in order to facilitate the description, the ratio of the lightness that increases when the image processing of “high lightness” corresponding to the icon 202d is performed once is increased, and the color of the target image is changed to a single “high lightness”. Is changed from gray to white.

That is, the cursor 201 moves to the icon 20
In the case of moving to 2d, the image processing unit 208 performs image processing for increasing the brightness on the original image 204b, which is a gray cubic image, to form a processed image 205b, which is a white cubic image. Further, the display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to display the processed image 205b in the work frame 401 as shown in FIG.

That is, a preview in which image processing corresponding to the icon 202d is performed on the original image 204b is displayed. Therefore, after confirming the preview displayed in the work frame 401, the operator sets the icon 20
It can be determined whether or not the image processing corresponding to 2d is to be reflected on the original image 204b. Also, the icon 202d
When the image processing corresponding to the above is reflected on the original image 204a, the mouse 112 does not need to be moved, and the click button of the mouse 112 may be clicked at the same position.

In this case, since the processing corresponding to the icon 202d is reflected in the original image 204b, the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201, and the position indicated by the cursor 201 is displayed in the display area of the icon 202d. Even if it disappears, the same image as the processed image 205b shown in FIG.

Therefore, the operator simply moves the cursor 201 to the icon 202d, and the icon 202d
, That is, a preview in which the process corresponding to the icon 202d is performed on the original image 204b can be visually recognized. Accordingly, the operator can determine whether or not to determine the process corresponding to the icon 202d based on the previewed image, thereby improving the work efficiency of the image processing.

The operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 to the icon 202 and clicks on the icon 202 to display the preview and reflect the processing on the original image 204. Can achieve the two objectives. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 are improved.

On the other hand, the operator moves the cursor 201 toward the upper side of the window 400 by operating the mouse 112, for example, without clicking the icon 202d, and the position indicated by the cursor 201 changes to the icon 202d.
Is no longer within the display area, the original image 204a is displayed in the work frame 401 instead of the processed image 205a. That is, a gray cube image is displayed in the work frame 401.

Therefore, the operator can cancel the image processing performed on the previewed image only by operating the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 out of the display area of the icon 202d. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 are improved.

Next, when another image processing is performed on the character image on which the image processing has been performed, specifically, on the character on which the image processing of “hollowed out” has been performed (Hiragana “Aoi”, alphabetical characters) A case where image processing of “shadow character” is performed on “ABC”) will be described. 8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams showing another example of the display content of the display unit 203. FIG. 8 and 9, the image processing screen displayed by the opened window 400 includes a cursor 201, icons 202a, 202b, and 202c and an original image 204c or a processed image 205c to be worked.
And a work frame 401 for displaying

In the work frame 401, in FIG. 8, the original image 204 c (“Hi” of the hiragana and the alphabet “AB,
C ") is displayed, and in FIG.
5c (Hiragana “Ai”, the alphabet “AB
C ") is displayed.

8 and 9, the icon 202a
The icon 202b corresponds to the function of “shadow character”, which is an on / off type process for a character image, and corresponds to the function “on / off” that is an on / off type process for a character image. It corresponds to. Also, the icon 202c
Corresponds to the function of “Italic” which is an on / off type process for a character image as in the case of 202a and 202b.

The operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 from the display position of the cursor 201 shown in FIG. 8 toward the upper side of the window 400, so as to move the cursor 201 within the display area of the icon 202b, ie, the icon 202b.
When the position pointed by the cursor 201 moves within the rectangular frame indicating “”, the processing image 205 c in which the “shadow character” process has been performed on the original image 204 c as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

Therefore, the cursor 201 moves to the icon 2
02b, the image processing unit 208 outputs the original image 204, which is a character that has been subjected to the “empty” image processing.
Further, image processing of “shadow character” is performed on c.
A processed image 205c, which is a character that has been subjected to the image processing of “empty character” and “shadow character”, is formed. Further, the display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to display the processed image 205c in the work frame 401.

That is, a preview in which image processing corresponding to the icon 202b is performed on the original image 204c is displayed. Therefore, after visually recognizing the preview displayed in the work frame 401, the operator can determine whether or not to reflect the image processing corresponding to the icon 202b on the original image 204c. When the image processing corresponding to the icon 202b is reflected on the original image 204c, the operator does not need to move the mouse 112, and may click the click button of the mouse 112 at the same position.

As a result, the image processing corresponding to the icon 202b, that is, the image processing of the “shadow character”
9C, the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201, and even if the position indicated by the cursor 201 is out of the display area of the icon 202b, the work frame 401 is shown in FIG. The processed image 205c is displayed.

That is, the operator visually recognizes the contents of the processing of the icon 202b, that is, the preview of the processing corresponding to the icon 202b performed on the original image 204c only by moving the cursor 201 to the icon 202b. can do. Therefore, the operator can confirm the result of performing the process on the original image before finalizing the process on the original image, and can determine whether to finalize the process based on the visually recognized image. Therefore, work efficiency in performing image processing is improved.

The operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 to the icon 202, and reflects the preview display and the processing on the original image 204 only by a series of operations of clicking the icon 202. Can achieve the two objectives. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 are improved.

On the other hand, when the operator operates the mouse 112 without clicking the icon 202b, for example,
The cursor 201 is moved toward the upper side of the window 400, and the position indicated by the cursor 201 is changed to the icon 202b.
When the display image is no longer within the display area, the original image 204c is displayed in the work frame 401 in place of the processed image 205c. That is, as shown in the work frame 401 of FIG.
A character image that has been subjected to only the "whiteout" image processing is displayed.

As described above, in a conventional image processing apparatus having a preview function, when a plurality of image processes are performed on an image, for example, as shown in FIG. When the icon corresponding to the function of "cancel" is clicked while the image processing of "" has been performed, all the image processing has been canceled. That is, as shown in FIG.
Even if you want to return to a character image that has only been processed, if you click on the icon corresponding to the "Cancel" function, the "empty" image processing will also be canceled and the image processing will start from the beginning. Had to be redone.

On the other hand, in the case of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 out of the display area of the icon 202b, and the user "Shadow character"
8 can be canceled to return to the original image 204c on which only the "whiteout" image processing has been performed as shown in FIG. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 are improved.

Next, when the icon 202 corresponding to the same image processing is clicked on the character image on which the image processing has been performed, specifically, the image processing of “empty”, “shadow character”, and “italic” A case will be described in which the icon 202 corresponding to the image processing of “hollowed out” is clicked on the character image (“Hi” of the hiragana, the alphabet “ABC”) in which is performed.

FIGS. 10 and 11 are explanatory views showing another example of the display contents of the display unit 203. FIG. 10 and 11, the image processing screen displayed by the opened window 400 includes a cursor 201 and an icon 2
02a, 202b, 202c and a work frame 40 for displaying an original image 204d or a processed image 205d to be worked
And 1. Icons 202a, 202b,
As in FIGS. 8 and 9, the image processing 202c corresponds to the image processing of “empty”, “shadow character”, and “italic”, respectively.

In the work frame 401, in FIG. 10, the original image 204d ("Hiragana""Ai" subjected to the processing of "hollow", "shadow character" and "Italic", and the alphabet "" ABC ”) is displayed, and in FIG. 11, the processed image 205d (“ Ai ”of Hiragana, the alphabet“ ABC ”in which the processing of“ shadow characters ”and“ italics ”are performed) is displayed.

The icon 202a corresponding to the image processing of “hollow” is classified into an on / off type icon 202 as shown in FIG. That is, when the icon 202a is repeatedly clicked, the icon 202a performs the image processing of “empty” on, off, on, off, on
.. Are performed.

For example, when the icon 202a is to be clicked on an image that has not been subjected to the “empty” image processing and the “outlined” image processing is to be performed, first, the icon 202a is clicked. Image processing is performed. Again, icon 20
Clicking on 2a cancels the "empty" image processing. Further, when the icon 202a is clicked, the image processing of “hollow” is performed again.
Such an operation is repeated.

That is, on / of the original image 204
When the f-type image processing is performed and the corresponding icon 202 of the same image processing is clicked, the image processing is turned off for the original image 204, that is, an image in which the image processing is canceled is displayed. .

In the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, simply by moving the cursor 201 within the display area of the icon 202, an image resulting from the image processing is displayed. Therefore, when the cursor 201 is moved into the display area of the icon 202a, the image processing unit 2
Reference numeral 08 denotes an image obtained by turning off the original image 204d with the image processing of “empty”, that is, the processed image 205d in which only the image processing of “empty” is canceled on the original image 204d as shown in FIG. It is displayed in a frame 401.

Accordingly, the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 from the display position of the cursor 201 shown in FIG. 10 toward the upper side of the window 400, so as to move the cursor 201 within the display area of the icon 202a, that is, the icon 202a. When the position indicated by the cursor 201 moves within the rectangular frame indicating 202a, as shown in FIG.
The processed image 205d in which the processing has been canceled is displayed.

Normally, when the image processing corresponding to a plurality of icons 202 is reflected on the original image 204, basically only the image processing corresponding to a specific icon 202 cannot be canceled. However, if the specific icon 202 is an icon 202 classified into on / off type, for example, an icon 202a shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, image processing corresponding to the plurality of icons 202 is added to the original image 204. Even after the reflection, the operator can confirm the preview in which the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 has been canceled simply by moving the cursor 201 again in the display area of the icon 202.

When reflecting the canceled image processing of “empty” on the original image 204d, the operator does not need to move the mouse 112, but simply clicks the click button at the same position. As a result, the image processing corresponding to the icon 202a, that is, the image processing in which the “empty” image processing is canceled is reflected on the original image 204d. Therefore, even if the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 and the position indicated by the cursor 201 is not within the display area of the icon 202a, the processing image 205d shown in FIG.
The same image as is displayed.

On the other hand, when the operator operates the mouse 112 without clicking the icon 202a, for example,
The cursor 201 is moved toward the upper side of the window 400, and the position indicated by the cursor 201 is changed to the icon 202a.
Is no longer within the display area, the original image 204d is displayed in the work frame 401 in place of the processed image 205d. That is, in the work frame 401, as shown in FIG. 10, a character image on which the image processing of “white”, “shadow character” and “italic” is performed is displayed.

As described above, in a conventional image processing apparatus having a preview function, when a plurality of image processes are performed on an image, clicking on an icon corresponding to the "cancel" function causes all images to be displayed. Processing is canceled. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, even if it is desired to cancel only the “empty” image processing for an image on which a plurality of image processings have been performed,
When an icon corresponding to the "cancel" function is clicked, all image processing is canceled, and it is necessary to start the image processing again from the beginning.

On the other hand, in the case of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the operator only operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 into the display area of the icon 202a, and the on / off type Processed image 205 in which only “empty” corresponding to the icon 202a of FIG.
The preview of d can be visually recognized.

Further, by clicking on the icon 202a, a preview of the processed image 205d in which only the "empty" image processing has been canceled can be reflected on the original image 204d as shown in FIG. on / off
The above-described operation using the characteristics of the type icon 202 is particularly effective when three or more image processes are performed on the original image 204.

That is, the icons 202a, 202b,
It is assumed that the image processing 202c is clicked in this order, and the respective image processing is reflected on the original image 204. In this case, the images displayed in the work frame 401 include (1) an image on which no image processing has been performed, (2) an image on which only the “empty” image processing corresponding to the icon 202a has been performed,
(3) an image on which image processing of “empty” and “shadow character” corresponding to the icons 202a and 202b has been performed; and (4) icons 202a, 202b and 202c.
Is an image that has been subjected to the image processing of “empty”, “shadow character”, and “italic” corresponding to.

Therefore, the icons 202b and 20
The image on which only the “shadow character” and “italic” image processing corresponding to 2c is performed is not displayed. But o
By utilizing the characteristics of the n / off type icon 202, the image on which the “shadow character” and “italic” image processing has been performed can be previewed only by operating the mouse 112 without re-performing the respective image processing. be able to. Further, the preview can be reflected on the original image 204.

Further, if the characteristics of the on / off type icon 202 are used, for example, a plurality of buttons “a, b, c,
Even if there is "d, e", "a, c, e" can be canceled and only "b, d" can be displayed. Thereby, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 can be improved.

Further, the configuration may be such that the window 400 is used as a sub-window when working in the main window. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the display content of the display unit 203.

Referring to FIG. 12, the image processing screen includes a work frame 1201 for displaying a character image 1202 (the hiragana “Ai” and the alphabet “ABC” which have been subjected to the “hollow-out” image processing) and a “file”. , "Edit",
A main window 1200 including a menu bar 1203 having functions such as “effects”; and an icon 202
a, 202b, 202c, and a work frame 401 for displaying an original image 204e corresponding to a preview of the character image 1202.
A window 400 including an enter button 1204, which is an icon corresponding to a function of determining that image processing performed on the original image 204e is to be reflected in the character image 1202, and a cancel button 1205, which is an icon corresponding to the cancel function. And a cursor 201.

In order to perform image processing on the character image 1202, the operator, for example, clicks “Effect” on the menu bar 1203 and selects an effect to be applied to the character image.
Then, window 400 is displayed as a subwindow corresponding to “effect” of menu bar 1203.
At this time, the original image 204e is displayed in the work frame 401 of the window 400 as an image corresponding to the preview of the character image 1202.

Next, the operator clicks the icon 202a or the like while visually recognizing the preview corresponding to the original image 204e by operating the mouse 112, and clicks the icon 202a.
Desired image processing is performed on 4e. In this case, clicking the icon 202a or the like and reflecting the corresponding image processing on the original image 204e is referred to as “temporary determination”.

Click each icon 202 to temporarily determine it, and finally, to determine all image processing to be reflected on the character image 1202, use the determination button 120
4 Click Then, the image processing corresponding to all the icons tentatively determined is reflected on the character image 1202, and then the window 400 is closed. Also,
The image processing corresponding to all the icons 202 temporarily determined by the operation of closing the window 400 without providing the determination button 1204 may be reflected in the character image 1202. Furthermore, when the window 400 is closed without clicking the determination button 1204, the processing corresponding to the temporarily determined icon 202 may not be reflected on the character image 1202.

When the cancel button 1205 is clicked, all processes corresponding to the temporarily determined icon 202 are canceled from the original image 204e. Further, the window 400 may be provided with a “reflect button” having a function of reflecting the image processing temporarily determined on the immediately preceding original image 204 to the character image 1202 during the image processing operation.

Instead of displaying the window 400, it is displayed in a tool box in which the icons 202 are arranged as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, and the image processing corresponding to the icons 202 is performed in the work frame 1201 in the main window 1200. May be directly applied to the original image 204f displayed inside.

FIGS. 13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams showing another example of the display contents of the display unit 203. FIG. FIG. 13 and FIG.
4, the display screen includes a work frame 1201 for displaying the original image 204f or the processed image 205f, and a menu bar 1
The main window 1200 includes a main window 1200, a cursor 201, and a tool box 1300 in which icons 202a, 202b, and 202c are arranged.

In the work frame 1201 shown in FIG. 13, an original image 204f (“It is very warm today, December 21 (Fri)”) is displayed. Also, in FIG. 14, a processed image 205f ("Dec 21 (Fri) Today is very warm." First, the operator selects the menu bar 1203
When you click on "Effect", as shown in FIG. 13,
A tool box 1300 corresponding to the “effect” function is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13, one or more icons 202 are arranged in the tool box 1300. Here, the icons 202a, 202b, 202
The image processing of “white”, “shadow character”, and “slanted” respectively correspond to c as in FIGS. 10 and 11. Next, the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 20.
1 is moved from the position shown in FIG. 13 to the icon 202a arranged in the tool box 1300.

Then, the image processing unit 208 sets the icon 2
02a corresponding to the original image 204
f to form a processed image 205f. Then, the display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 and
01, a processed image 205f is displayed instead of the original image 204f. Here, when the icon 202a is clicked, the image processing performed on the processed image 205f is reflected on the original image 204f.

Further, the operator operates the mouse 112 without clicking the icon 202a to
When the cursor 201 is moved outside the display area 2a, the display control unit 209 controls the display unit 203 to display the original image 204f instead of the processed image 205f. By arranging the icons 202 in the tool box 1300 in this manner, the display contents of the display unit 203 can be simplified. In addition, since the processed image 205f is displayed on the main window 1200, the preview of the image can be confirmed in the same state as the working state.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16,
The window 400 may be provided with icons 202f and 202g corresponding to the functions of "cut" and "paste". FIGS. 15 and 16 are explanatory diagrams showing another example of the display contents of the display unit 203. FIG. Here, the window 400, the work frame 401, and the cursor 201 are the same as those shown in FIGS.

The icon 202f has a "cut" function for cutting the selected image and storing it on the clipboard. The icon 202g has a function of "pasting" for pasting an image stored in the clipboard at a designated position. FIG. 15 and FIG.
The cursor 1501 shown in FIG. 6 indicates the position where the display of characters starts. The original image 204g ("Today is warm") is displayed in the work frame 401 shown in Fig. 15. The processed image 2 is displayed in the work frame 401 shown in Fig. 16.
05g ("Today is very warm.") Is displayed.

It is assumed that the operator operates the mouse 112 and clicks, for example, on the icon 202f, cuts out the word "very" and stores it in the clipboard. Next, the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201.
Is moved in the direction of the right side of the window 400 from the position shown in FIG. 15 to the inside of the display area of the icon 202g. Then, as shown in FIG. 16, the processed image 20 in which the character “Very” is pasted at the position of the cursor 1501
5 g is displayed.

Here, when the operator operates the mouse 112 and clicks the icon 202g, the image processing performed on the processed image 205g is reflected on the original image 204g. When the operator operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 out of the display area of the icon 202g without clicking the icon 202g, the original image 204g is displayed.

Therefore, the operator simply operates the mouse 112 to move the cursor 201 to the icon 202g corresponding to the “paste” function, and visually displays the result of pasting the image stored in the clipboard. Can be recognized. In other words, the same series of operations as pasting the image stored on the clipboard with a normal image processing device,
The two objectives of displaying a preview as a result of pasting the image stored in the clipboard and pasting the image stored in the clipboard can be achieved.

Further, when the operator wants to determine that the pasting process is to be performed, the operator does not need to move the mouse 112 but only has to click at the position. When it is determined that the paste process is not performed, it is only necessary to operate the mouse to move the cursor 201 out of the display area of the icon 202g. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 can be improved.

Next, the processing contents of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 17 to 19 are flowcharts illustrating a sequence of a series of processes of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, the display unit 203 displays the original image 204 (step S1701).

Next, the cursor position judging section 206 judges whether or not the position indicated by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202 (Step S1702).
As a result, the position indicated by the cursor 201 is changed to the icon 2
02 is determined to be within the display area (step S
(Yes at 1702) Next, it is determined whether or not the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 pointed by the cursor 201 has already been performed on the original image 204 (step S1703).

Here, if it is determined that the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 has already been performed on the original image 204 (Yes at step S1703), FIG.
The process moves to step S1901 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1703 that the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 has not been performed on the original image 204 (No in step S1703), the image processing unit 20
8 is a flowchart of the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 to the original image 20.
4 to form a processed image 205 (step S1704). Then, the display control unit 209 outputs the processed image 20 on which the image processing has been performed by the image processing unit 208.
5 is displayed by controlling the display unit 203 (step S17).
05). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S1801 shown in FIG.

In FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not pressing of the icon 202 has been detected (step S18).
01). If the icon press detection unit 207 detects that the icon 202 has been pressed (Yes at step S1801), the image processing performed on the processed image 205 is reflected on the original image 204 (step S1).
804), and thereafter, step S1702 shown in FIG.
Move to.

In this case, since the same processed image 205 as the original image 204 reflecting the image processing is displayed on the display unit 203, the original image 204 is not displayed again.
The processed image 205 displayed on the display unit 203 is displayed as it is. Here, step S1 shown in FIG.
The process may shift from step 804 to step S1701 in FIG. 17 to redisplay the original image 204.

On the other hand, if it is not detected in step S1801 that the icon 202 has been pressed (No in step S1801), then the cursor position determining unit 206 determines that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is the icon 2
02 in the display area No. 02, that is, the cursor 2
It is determined whether 01 has moved from inside the display area of the icon 202 to outside the area (step S1802).

When it is determined that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202
(Yes at step S1802), that is, the icon 202
If the cursor 201 has not moved from within the display area, the flow shifts to step S1801.

If it is determined in step S1802 that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is not within the display area of the icon 202 (No in step S1802),
That is, when the cursor 2 is
If 01 has moved, the display control unit 209 displays the original image 204 on the display unit 203 instead of the processed image 205 (step S1803). Therefore, the display unit 203 displays the original image 2 which is the image before the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 indicated by the cursor 201 is performed.
04 is displayed. Thereafter, step S shown in FIG.
Move to 1702.

Next, a case will be described in which the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 pointed to by the cursor 201 has already been performed on the original image 204 in step S1703 of FIG. 17 (Yes in step S1703). In FIG. 17, if the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 indicated by the cursor 201 has already been performed on the original image 204 (Yes at step S1703), then the classification of the icon 202 indicated by the cursor 201 is performed. Is the on / off type 301 shown in FIG. 3 (step S190 shown in FIG. 19).
1).

In step S1901, the icon 2
If it is determined that the classification of “02” is not the on / off type 301 (No at Step S1901), the process proceeds to Step S1704 shown in FIG. 17, and the image processing assigned to the icon 202 is performed on the original image 204. (Step S1704 in FIG. 17). On the other hand, step S190
1, the classification of the icon 202 is on / off type 3
If the image processing is determined to be 01 (Yes at step S1901), the image in which the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 is canceled, that is, the processed image 205 in which the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 is turned off for the original image 204
Is formed, and then the flow shifts to step S1705 in FIG.

As a method of forming an original image in which the image processing assigned to the icon 202 is turned off, (1) an image in which only the image processing corresponding to the icon 202 indicated by the cursor 201 is canceled is newly formed. There are a method of fixing the processed image 205 and (2) a method of setting an image stored in a memory (not shown) as the processed image 205.

As described above, in the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, when the cursor position determining unit 206 determines that the position indicated by the cursor 201 is within the display area of the icon 202, the display unit 203 Original image 20
4, a processed image 205 is displayed. Therefore,
By simply moving the cursor 201 to the icon 202, the operator can visually recognize the preview as a result of performing the image processing corresponding to the icon 202. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 Is improved.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the image processing performed for the preview is performed on the original image 20.
If it is determined that the information is to be reflected on the icon No. 4, the operator need only click the icon 202 at that position without moving the mouse. That is, the operator uses the mouse 112
Is operated to move the cursor 201 into the display area of the icon 202, and the two objects of displaying the preview and reflecting the preview can be achieved by a series of operations of clicking the icon 202.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, when the icon 202 is not clicked, the preview can be canceled only by moving the cursor 201. Therefore, the work efficiency of the image processing and the operation efficiency of the mouse 112 are improved.

In the image processing method described in the present embodiment, a program prepared in advance is used for a personal computer.
It can be realized by executing on a computer such as a computer or a workstation. This program is a hard disk, flexible disk, C
The program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a D-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. This program can be distributed via the recording medium and a network such as the Internet.

Further, the image processing apparatus according to the present invention provides an image (hereinafter, referred to as an “original image”) including characters, symbols, and graphics to be subjected to image processing and an original image by pressing the image. In an image processing apparatus including: a display unit that displays an icon for performing a predetermined image processing instruction; and an image processing unit that performs the predetermined image processing on the original image, a position indicated by a cursor is A cursor position determining unit that determines whether the icon is within the display area; an icon press detecting unit that detects that the icon is pressed; and a control unit that controls the display unit. An image on which image processing has been performed by the image processing means based on the determination result and the detection result by the icon press detection means. Hereinafter, characterized by comprising a display control means for displaying in place of) as "processed image" in the original image.

According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not the position pointed by the cursor is within the display area of the icon, and that the icon has been pressed is detected, and the processed image is determined based on the determination result and the detection result. Can be displayed as a preview.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, in the above invention, the display control means may determine that the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination means. Preferably, the processed image is displayed in place of the original image.

According to the present invention, when the position pointed by the cursor is within the display area of the icon, the processed image can be displayed as a preview instead of the original image.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, in the above-mentioned invention, the display control means may determine that the position indicated by the cursor is not within the display area of the icon as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination means. And displaying the original image based on a detection result by the icon press detection means.

According to the present invention, the original image can be displayed when the cursor is not within the display area of the icon.

[0142]

As described above, according to the present invention,
It is determined whether or not the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon, and it is detected that the icon has been pressed, and the processed image is displayed as a preview based on the determination result and the detection result. By simply moving, the result of performing the desired image processing can be visually recognized. That is, when the position indicated by the cursor is within the icon display area, the processed image can be displayed as a preview instead of the original image, and when the cursor is not within the icon display area, the original image can be displayed. it can. This allows
An image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the image processing apparatus and the image processing method capable of improving the operation efficiency of an image processing by an operator and the operation efficiency of a pointing device such as a mouse The effect is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram functionally showing a configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of classification of icons according to the present embodiment based on the contents of corresponding image processing;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of display contents of a display unit according to the embodiment;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of display contents of a display unit according to the embodiment;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the display content of the display unit according to the embodiment;

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the display content of the display unit according to the embodiment;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the display content of the display unit according to the embodiment;

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the display content of the display unit according to the embodiment;

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the display content of the display unit according to the embodiment;

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the display content of the display unit according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the display content of the display unit according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the display content of the display unit according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the display content of the display unit according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the display content of the display unit according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the display content of the display unit according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the sequence of a series of processes of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 18 is another flowchart illustrating the sequence of a series of processes of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 19 is another flowchart illustrating the sequence of a series of processes of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

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101 CPU 102 ROM 103 RAM 104 HDD 105 HD 106 FDD 107 FD 108 Display 109 I / F 110 Communication line 111 Keyboard 112 Mouse 113 Scanner 114 Printer 115 Bus 201, 1501 Cursors 202, 202a, 202b, 202c, 202d, 2
02e, 202f, 202g Icon 203 Display 204, 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 2
04e, 204f, 204g Original images 205, 205a, 205b, 205c, 205d, 2
05e, 205f, 205g Processed image 206 Cursor position determination unit 207 Icon press detection unit 208 Image processing unit 209 Display control unit 400 Window 401, 1201 Work frame 1200 Main window 1202 Character image 1203 Menu bar 1300 Tool box

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(57) [Claims] An image including characters, symbols, and graphics to be subjected to image processing (hereinafter, referred to as “original image”), and when pressed, instructs predetermined image processing to the original image. In an image processing apparatus including: a display unit that displays an icon; and an image processing unit that performs the predetermined image processing on the original image, whether a position pointed by a cursor is within a display area of the icon Cursor position determining means for determining whether or not the icon is pressed in the display area of the icon within the display area of the icon, and an icon press detecting means for detecting that the icon is pressed, controlling the display means, As a result of the determination by the cursor position determination means, when the position pointed to by the cursor is within the display area of the icon, the image An image that has been subjected to image processing by the processing means (hereinafter, “processed image”
) Is displayed in place of the original image, and the icon press detection means does not detect that the icon has been pressed, and as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination means, the position indicated by the cursor. Is no longer in the display area of the icon,
An image processing apparatus, comprising: display control means for displaying an original image instead of the processed image. 2. The image according to claim 1, wherein each time the icon is pressed, the icon is a repetitive icon that repeatedly issues a predetermined image processing instruction to the original image. Processing equipment. 3. Each time the icon is depressed, it cancels another image processing already performed on the original image, and issues a predetermined image processing instruction on the original image. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus is a stand-alone icon. 4. An image (hereinafter, referred to as an “original image”) including characters, symbols, and graphics to be subjected to image processing, and an image processing instruction and an image that are predetermined for the original image when pressed. An image processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying an on / off type icon for alternately giving an instruction to cancel processing; and image processing means for performing the predetermined image processing on the original image. Cursor position determining means for determining whether or not the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon; and detecting that the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon and the icon is pressed. An icon press detection unit, and a position indicated by the cursor as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination unit by controlling the display unit. Is within the display area of the icon, the image processed by the image processing means (hereinafter, “processed image”)
The original image is displayed in place of the icon, and the icon press detection means does not detect that the icon has been pressed, and the position indicated by the cursor as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination means. Is no longer in the display area of the icon,
An image processing apparatus, comprising: display control means for displaying the processed image instead of the original image. 5. An image including characters, symbols, and graphics to be subjected to image processing (hereinafter, referred to as an “original image”), and when pressed, instructs predetermined image processing to the original image. In an image processing method of displaying an icon and performing the predetermined image processing on the original image, a cursor position determining step of determining whether a position indicated by a cursor is within a display area of the icon, An icon press detection step of detecting that the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon and pressing of the icon, and a result of the determination by the cursor position determination step, the position indicated by the cursor indicates the position of the icon. When the image is within the display area, the image on which the predetermined image processing has been performed (hereinafter, “processed image ) Is displayed in place of the original image, and that the icon has not been pressed by the icon press detection step is not detected, and as a result of the determination by the cursor position determination step, the cursor points. When the position disappears within the display area of the icon,
A display step of displaying an original image instead of the processed image. 6. An image including characters, symbols, and graphics to be subjected to image processing (hereinafter, referred to as an “original image”) and an image processing instruction and an image that are predetermined for the original image when pressed. In an image processing method for displaying an on / off type icon for alternately giving an instruction to cancel processing and performing the predetermined image processing on the original image, a position pointed by a cursor is within a display area of the icon. A cursor position determining step of determining whether or not the icon is pressed; an icon pressing detecting step of detecting that the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon and pressing of the icon; and a cursor position determining step If the position indicated by the cursor is within the display area of the icon as a result of the The original image is displayed in place of the image on which the image processing has been performed (hereinafter, referred to as “processed image”), and it is not detected that the icon is pressed by the icon press detection step, and As a result of the determination by the cursor position determination step, when the position pointed to by the cursor is no longer within the display area of the icon,
A display step of displaying the processed image instead of the original image. 7. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to claim 5 or 6 is recorded.