JP3555674B2 - Simulated image frame display device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a system for displaying a simulated image frame on a monitor in order to select a specific simulated image frame from the simulated image frames generated by reading the image frames of a photographic film as necessary. Mu The present invention relates to a rate image frame display device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Since the photographic printing device recognizes the reference position of the photographic film with respect to the image frame by using an optical sensor or the like, the image frame to be printed is positioned by the transport mechanism in the printing opening provided in the middle of the film transport path. The required number of prints are printed on photographic paper under exposure conditions that are corrected as needed. For this reason, it is necessary to select the image frame to be printed, to correct the exposure conditions, and to input the number of prints.
[0003]
In order to perform the image frame selection operation while visually checking the image frames, the image signals of the image frames read by the scanner provided in the film transport path are processed and processed. Mu Generates a rate image frame and Mu It has been conventionally known that a desired image frame is selected by displaying a rate image frame on a monitor, and matching a cursor displayed on the monitor with a simulated image frame using a cursor key. These image frame selection operations are performed for each unit of photographic film. Usually, as one unit, one photographic film that has received a printing order, that is, one order is used. After the operator selects an image frame for one order, that is, inputs the exposure correction and the number of prints, the photo printing apparatus automatically performs a print operation and monitors the simulated image frame for the next order. The display is prepared. If there is a time until the display of the monitor of the simulated image frame for the next order after the completion of the image frame selection operation for one order, the operator performs another operation such as a print collation operation. .
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, if you are immersed in other work, the simulated image frames for the next order will remain displayed on the monitor, causing unnecessary free time in the printing process or displaying simulated image frames. If the displayed monitor screen is set to the automatic screen display change mode, there is a problem that the simulated image frame screen is sent one after another even though the operator does not check. Even if the operator is stuck on the monitor, if the simulated image frame screens of the first order and the next order are displayed continuously, the operator may not be aware of the order instead. There is also a disadvantage that it is not possible to perform exposure correction with certainty.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a system in which an operator can reliably recognize a screen change of a simulated image frame of a photographic film for each unit (for example, one order). Mu A rate image frame display device is provided.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To achieve the above object, a system according to the present invention Mu The rate image frame display device reads one unit of photographic film image frame The obtained image data is converted into image data for a simulated image frame as an image formed on photographic paper, and this simulated image frame is Monitor screen with specific multiple frame display pattern Display sequentially And a notifying device for notifying that the first simulated image frame for one unit is displayed on the monitor screen.
[0006]
In this configuration, when a simulated image frame for one unit, for example, one order, is displayed on the monitor, the notification device informs the user when the simulated image frame is first displayed on the monitor. It is possible to recognize that the display of the simulated image frames for a large order has started. Therefore, in the automatic screen feed mode, it is possible to prevent a failure such as overlooking a simulated image frame for a new order due to distraction of other work, and to prevent a simulated image for a new order even in the automatic screen feed mode. It is also possible to prevent the frame from being displayed on the monitor for a long time, and from causing a failure such as generating a useless idle time in the printing process.
[0007]
As a preferred embodiment of the notification device, a device that emits a sound such as a buzzer is proposed. However, according to this, even if the operator is performing another work in a place where the monitor cannot be seen, a new device is surely provided. It is possible to recognize that the display of the simulated image frames for a large order has started. Further, as another embodiment, a light-emitting body such as a lamp can be used. Even in this case, the start of display of a simulated image frame for a new order can be notified over a wide range.
[0008]
Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the time until the automatic screen display of the monitor screen on which the first simulated image frame is displayed is changed to the automatic screen display of the monitor screen on which other simulated image frames are displayed. Some are set longer than the time. Usually, the operator performs the exposure correction with a sense of unity in order units (generally, for one film), so it is necessary to correctly recognize the order change and change the feelings in the order change. Checking a monitor screen on which an image frame is displayed tends to require a longer time than checking a simulated image frame displayed thereafter. Considering this, the setting of the above-described display change time is a great advantage.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows an entire photographic processing apparatus 1 incorporating a simulated image frame display apparatus according to the present invention, and a negative film 2 (here, a negative film 2) conveyed in the photographic processing apparatus 1 in accordance with various processes. Film is used as a generic term for photographic films such as a negative film having a length of one photographic film, a piece negative cut in several frames, and a negative film with a cartridge according to the Advanced Photo System). 2 is schematically shown in FIG. The photographic processing apparatus 1 includes a negative film supply unit 10, an exposure unit 20 that prints image frames of the negative film 2 on photographic paper 3 drawn from a paper magazine 4, and a photographic paper 3 that has been exposed by the exposure unit 20. A developing section 30 for developing, a drying section 40 for drying the photographic paper 3 developed in the developing section 30, and a print discharge for cutting the dried photographic paper 3 into a predetermined length and discharging the prints; A negative film discharge section 14 for cutting the negative film 2 used in the exposure section 20 and inserting a negative sheet if necessary, and a negative film of one order loaded from the negative film discharge section 14 2 and a print of one order carried in from the print discharge unit 41 is collated and combined as a finished product, and is transported to a finished product removal position by an operator. And a Konbeya device 70.
[0010]
The negative film supply unit 10 can be loaded with two negative reels 11 each of which is obtained by winding up to 100 negative films 2 joined by a splice tape, and prepares for the negative film 2 pulled out from the negative reel 2. A bar code reader 12 for reading a bar code and a negative cutter 13 for cutting the drawn negative film 2 for each order are provided. The negative film 2 is sent to the exposure unit 20 in units of one order, and a printing operation is performed.
[0011]
As shown in FIG. 3 (the negative film 2 and the photographic paper 3 are arranged upside down as compared to FIG. 2), the exposure unit 20 includes a reading light source 21a and a mirror on the upstream side in the film transport direction. A film reading device 21 including a tunnel 21b and an imaging device 21c is provided, and an exposure light source 22a, a dimming filter 22b, a mirror tunnel 22c, a negative mask 22d, a printing lens 22e, and a shutter 22f are provided on the downstream side in the film transport direction. An apparatus 22 is provided, and a roller 23a for transporting the negative film 2 from the negative film supply unit 10 through the exposure unit 20 to the negative discharge unit 14 and a motor 23b for driving the roller 23a are provided.
[0012]
First, each frame image of the negative film 2 conveyed by the rollers 23 a is read by the film reading device 21, and the image information is sent to the controller 5 that controls the entire photographic printing device 1. The controller 5 determines exposure conditions for printing the image frame of the negative film 2 on the photographic paper 3 based on the image information received from the film reading device 21, and determines the corresponding frame of the negative film 2 by the position of the negative mask 22 d. , The photographic paper 3 is exposed by controlling the light control filter 22b and the shutter 22f based on the previously obtained exposure condition. Further, the controller 5 processes the image information of the negative film 2 read by the film reading device 21 and displays a simulated image frame of the image frame obtained when the photographic paper 3 is printed under the obtained exposure condition on the monitor 50. The operator can observe the simulated image frame on the monitor 50 and correct the exposure condition from the keyboard 60 as necessary. The keyboard 60 is connected to the controller 5 via a keyboard control unit 80 described later.
[0013]
The negative film 2 that has been subjected to the exposure processing in the exposure unit 20 is separated by a negative cutter 25 provided in a negative discharge unit 14 disposed downstream of the exposure device 22 in the film transport direction into six or four frames. The negative pieces 2 are cut out and sent out to the tray conveyor device 70 as a plurality of negative pieces 2. Depending on the specification, the negative pieces 2 are inserted into the negative sheets by a negative sheet inserting device (not shown). Sent to The negative film 2 conforming to the advanced photo system is pulled out of the cartridge before various processing operations, and is rewound into the cartridge again after processing. Therefore, the negative film 2 after the exposure processing is also stored in the tray conveyor in a state where the cartridge is stored. It is sent to the device 70.
[0014]
Although not shown, the developing section 30 is provided with a plurality of developing tanks, and after the image frames of the negative film 2 are printed by the exposing section 20, the photographic paper 3 is transferred to the rollers 24a and The developing process is performed by sequentially passing through the developing tank of the developing unit 30 through the collection printing unit 26 by the motor 24b that drives the roller 24a. It should be noted that, before the development processing unit 30, if there is a situation where the photographic paper 3 cannot be continuously fed between the exposure unit 20 and the development processing unit 30 despite the presence of the loop unit, emergency evacuation is performed. A cutter 27 for cutting the printing paper 3 is provided.
[0015]
The photographic paper 3 after the development processing is dried in the drying unit 40, sent to the print discharge unit 41, cut into the finished print 3 by the paper cutter 42, and sent to the tray conveyor device 70 by the horizontal conveyor 43. Will be sent out. Reference numeral 44 denotes a photographic paper bypass passage for discharging the photographic paper 3 as it is long if a situation occurs in which the photographic paper 3 cannot be sent out to the tray conveyor device 70 due to some trouble.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 4, the controller 5 includes a central control unit 5a, an image information storage unit 5b, an exposure condition calculation unit 5c, an image information conversion unit 5d, and a simulated image frame display and exposure correction. And a control unit 5e. The image information storage unit 5b stores the image data read by the imaging device 21c, the exposure condition calculation unit 5c determines the exposure condition using the image data of the image information storage unit 5b, and the image information conversion unit 5d stores the image information. The image data read from the storage unit 5b is converted into image data to be displayed on the monitor 50 based on the exposure condition obtained by the exposure condition calculation unit 5c. The exposure control unit 5e controls the operations of the light control filter 22b and the shutter 22f of the exposure device 22 based on the exposure conditions obtained by the exposure condition calculation unit 5c, and performs exposure on the photographic paper 3. The operations of the image information storage unit 5b, the exposure condition calculation unit 5c, the image information conversion unit 5d, the exposure control unit 5e, and the buzzer 85, which will be described later, are based on stored programs and operation commands from the keyboard 60. It is controlled by the central control unit 5a.
[0017]
Various parameters registered in the image information conversion unit 5d and used for conversion processing such as negative-positive conversion of image information are obtained by projecting image frames of the film 2 onto the photographic paper 3 under the exposure conditions obtained by the exposure condition calculation unit 5c. An image equivalent to an image formed on the photographic paper 3 by exposure, that is, a simulated image frame is set to be displayed on the monitor 50 in a predetermined multiple frame display pattern described later. The exposure condition calculation unit 5c is instructed by the keyboard 60 to increase or decrease the amount of exposure for each color of Y (yellow), M (magenta), and C (cyan) or to averagely increase or decrease the amount of exposure corresponding to a change in the density of a photograph. Thus, the exposure condition is corrected.
[0018]
The image information storage unit 5b can store image data read from one order image frame of the film 2 by the imaging device 21c, so that the image information conversion unit 5d stores the image data of a plurality of image frames from the image information storage unit 5b. The data is read out and converted, and a plurality of simulated image frames can be simultaneously displayed on the monitor 50 in a specific multi-frame display pattern. That is, in this embodiment, the image processing means for reading the image frames of the photographic film 2 in units of one order and sequentially displaying the simulated image frames on the monitor 50 includes the film reading device 21, the central control unit 5a, The photographic printing apparatus is composed of an information storage unit 5b, an exposure condition calculation unit 5c, and an image information conversion unit 5d, and is a combination of hardware and software. There are a manual processing mode in which the necessity of correction of exposure conditions and the like is determined while observing frames, and an automatic processing mode in which printing processing is performed under the exposure conditions obtained by the exposure condition calculation unit 5c without determination by an operator. When the manual processing mode is selected, simulated image frames are displayed on the monitor 50 in a specific multiple frame display pattern. Is done. At this time, when the first simulated image frame for an image frame of a certain order is displayed on the monitor screen, the buzzer 85 informs of the order change. Further, when it is not necessary to input a command such as a correction to the simulated image frame displayed on the monitor 50 at the beginning of the order change, the simulated image frame after the first predetermined time is displayed. After the second predetermined time has elapsed, the next simulated image frame is automatically displayed on the monitor screen. These two predetermined times are checked by the timer 5f. The buzzer 85 and the timer 5f are managed by the central control unit 5a.
[0019]
As a multiple frame display pattern for displaying a plurality of simulated image frames on the monitor 50, a four frame display pattern for displaying four simulated image frames 51 shown in FIG. 5 and a six simulated image frame 51 shown in FIG. , A 28-frame display pattern for displaying 28 simulated image frames 51 shown in FIG. 7, and a 40-frame display pattern for displaying 40 simulated image frames 51 (not shown) and so on.
[0020]
In the four-frame display pattern, four simulated image frames 51 are sequentially displayed in the order of arrangement on the film 2, and a data display area 52 for each simulated image frame 51 arranged below each simulated image frame 51. As shown in FIG. 8, a density value display field 52a for displaying the average density value obtained from the photometric value of the film reading device 21, a frame number display field 52b for displaying the frame number of the frame, and Y, A correction value display field 52c for displaying a correction value input from the keyboard 60 for each of the colors M and C, and a correction command input from the keyboard 60 for an average increase or decrease in exposure corresponding to a change in density of a photograph. A density key correction value display field 52d to be displayed and a print count display field 52e for displaying the print count of the frame image input from the keyboard are arranged. Around the data display area 52, Y, M, C and white guide marks 53 are displayed. Further, in this embodiment, a cursor 54 indicating that the simulated image frame is the target of the command from the keyboard 60 is displayed in the upper left corner of the data display area 52. The cursor 54 can have various forms such as, for example, a shape surrounding a part or a front portion of a target simulated image frame.
[0021]
As is clear from the comparison between FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, since the six-frame display pattern is similar to the four-frame display pattern, the description thereof will be omitted. Has been reduced compared to.
[0022]
In the 28-frame display pattern, 28 simulated image frames 51 are sequentially displayed in the order of arrangement on the film 2, and a data display area 52 arranged below each simulated image frame 51 as shown in FIG. Displays a frame number, a correction value for an average increase / decrease of an exposure amount corresponding to a change in the density of a photograph, and a cursor 54. Further, a data display area 52 as shown in FIG. 8 is arranged in the lower right corner of the display screen of the monitor 50, but the cursor 54 is not displayed in the data display area 52. The simulated image frame 51 in the monitor 50 in which the inner image size looks slender is taken in a panoramic size.
[0023]
FIG. 9 shows a plan view of the keyboard 60. An output signal from the keyboard 60 is sent to the central control unit 5a via a keyboard control unit 80 as a keyboard interface. Although various keys for operating the photoprinting apparatus 1 are provided on the keyboard 60, only keys related to the present invention will be described here.
[0024]
First, a "1" key 61a, a "2" key 61b, a "3" key 61c, a "4" key 61d, a "5" key 61e, a "6" key 61f, and a "7" key which constitute ten keys in the right side area of the keyboard 60. "Key 61g,""8" key 61h, "9" key 61i, and "0" key 61j are arranged in a general ten-key arrangement. Further, an "A" key 61k is arranged below the "3" key 61c. In a central upper area of the keyboard 60, a “MENU” key 62 and a “SHIFT” key 63 are arranged.
[0025]
Switching of the multiple-frame display pattern is performed by pressing the "MENU" key 62 to display a menu screen on the monitor 50 and selecting a desired multiple-frame display pattern there. Of course, instead of such a menu method, a command method by key input may be adopted.
[0026]
Each of the "1" key 61a to the "6" key 61f is provided with an LED 64 as an identification device at the upper left of the key touch surface. For example, in the case of the four-frame display pattern shown in FIG. 5, the LEDs 64 of the "1" key 61a, "2" key 61b, "4" key 61d, and "5" key 61e are turned on, and only these keys are displayed on the monitor 50. This is shown to be used to select the four simulated image frames 51 that are being used. That is, by pressing the "1" key 61a, the cursor 54 moves to the simulated image frame 51 at the lower left of FIG. 5, and the simulated image frame 51 is selected. Similarly, the "2" key 61b is pressed to select the lower right simulation image frame 51 in FIG. 5, and the "4" key 61d is selected to select the upper left simulation image frame 51 in FIG. Is pressed, the "5" key 61e may be pressed to select the simulated image frame 51 at the upper right of FIG. That is, the arrangement of the four simulated image frames 51 shown in FIG. 5 matches the arrangement of the "1" key 61a, "2" key 61b, "4" key 61d, and "5" key 61e as selection keys. The selection work becomes smoother. In the case of the six-frame display pattern shown in FIG. 5, the LEDs 64 of the "1" key 61a, "2" key 61b, "3" key 61c, "4" key 61d, "5" key 61e, and "6" key 61f are turned on. Lights to indicate that only these keys are used to select the six simulated image frames 51 displayed on the monitor 50. Also in this case, as in the case of the four-frame display pattern, the arrangement of the six simulated image frames 51 displayed on the monitor 50 matches the arrangement of the corresponding selection keys. At the time of switching to the four-frame display pattern or the six-frame display pattern in the menu system, the lighting of the LED 64 of the key used to select the simulated image frame 51 is performed by the selection key control means 81 provided in the keyboard control unit 80. Done by
[0027]
In a 28-frame display pattern or a 40-frame display pattern called a multi-display pattern, it is impossible to correspond the simulated image frame 51 displayed on the monitor 50 with the numeric keypad in a 1: 1 ratio. After entering the number, a method of confirming with a specific key is used. For example, in order to select the simulated image frame 51 having the frame number 13, first press the "1" key 61a and the "3" key 61c, and then press the "YES" key 65 arranged on the right of the numeric keypad. By pressing, the input of 13 is determined. Thereby, the controller 40 recognizes that the simulated image frame 51 having the frame number of 13 has been selected.
[0028]
The ten keys are used for inputting various data other than the selection key of the simulated image frame 51 described above. For example, when the "SHIFT" key 63 is pressed, the LED 64 is turned off, and each numeric key performs a predetermined function as a function key. By pressing a “REPT” key 66 arranged in the left area of the keyboard 60, the LED 64 is turned off, and each numeric key functions as a simple numeric key. That is, the "SHIFT" key 63 and the "REPT" key 66 function as an assignment canceling key for canceling the frame image selecting function assigned to the numeric keypad. In order to select the simulated image frame 51, four arrow keys 67 for inputting different directions for moving the cursor 54 for each simulated image frame in the conventional manner are also arranged in the central lower area of the keyboard 60. Have been. For the selected simulated image frame 51, in addition to input of the number of prints using the numeric keypad, correction input of the exposure condition is also performed. For this purpose, Y, M, and C are displayed above the numeric keypad, respectively. A color specifying key 68 composed of a "Y" key, an "M" key, and a "C" key for specifying each color is arranged, and a "-1" key 69a for decrementing the correction value and an increment of the correction value. "+1" key 69b is arranged in the left area of the keyboard 60. A “START” key 601 is used for updating the simulated image frame 51 displayed on the monitor 50 or for shifting to the printing process for the film 2 for which the correction necessity check has been completed.
[0029]
Next, a procedure for determining the simulated image frame 51 in the manual processing mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In FIG. 10, among the control programs in the photo processing apparatus 1, control programs related to the present invention include a scanning routine, a simulated image routine, a monitor display routine, and a printing routine. The display routine will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a display subroutine used in the monitor display routine.
[0030]
First, based on the control by the scanning routine, all the image frames of the negative film 2 of one order are read by the film reading device 21, and the image data is sent to the controller 5. In the image data sent to the controller 5, a one-order simulated image frame 51 is generated based on the control by the simulated image generation routine (# 100). At this time, "1" is set in the flag IMG_OK and , The number of the generated simulated image frames 51 is substituted for the variable NUM. The flag IMG_OK and the variable NUM are global variables, and are also used in a monitor display routine described below.
[0031]
In the monitor display routine, first, a print menu is displayed on the monitor screen (# 2). The print menu allows the operator to display the processing status regarding the printing process and accept various operation commands, and is normally displayed when the simulated image frame 51 is not displayed. However, if the flag IMG_OK is set to "1"(# 4), it is determined that the preparation for displaying the one-order simulated image frame 51 is completed and the one-order simulated image frame 51 is displayed. Initial setting for display is performed (# 6). In this initial setting, the currently selected multiple-frame display pattern is checked. For example, if it is a 4-frame display pattern, 4 is substituted for the variable N, and if it is a 6-frame display pattern, 6 is substituted for the variable N. . Further, if the first screen switching time as the time until the automatic screen display switching of the monitor screen on which the first simulated image frame 51 of the order is displayed is 3 seconds, 3 is substituted for the variable T1 and If the second screen switching time as the time until the automatic screen display switching of the monitor screen is 2 seconds, 2 is substituted for T2. Since a longer time is usually required at the time of order change, T1 is preferably set to be larger than T2, but may be set to the same time. Next, the flag IMG_OK is returned to “0”, the value of the variable NUM is substituted for the variable S, and the value of the variable N is also substituted for the variable n.
[0032]
When the initial setting is completed, the buzzer 85 is sounded (# 8), and the operator is notified that the first simulated image frame 51 of the order is displayed. As a result, the display of the simulated image frames 51 is started, and the first to N (= 6) simulated image frames 51 are displayed on the monitor 50 in a 6-frame display pattern (# 10), and the value of the variable T1 is set. Here, 3 seconds is substituted for T which is a time-up variable, and the process proceeds to the display subroutine of FIG. 11 (# 14). In the display subroutine, the timer 5f is started (# 142), and it is checked whether the operator has performed any key input from the keyboard 60 (# 144). This key input check is performed until the timer 46 times out. (# 146). In this case, if the operator does not input a key for three seconds after the display of the simulated image frame 51, the displayed simulated image frame 51 is regarded as approved by the operator, and the display subroutine ends. If there is any key input in the key input check (# 144) step, processing such as exposure condition correction based on the operated key is performed (# 148). When desired processing by key input is completed, the user presses the "START" key 601 to exit the key input processing (# 150) and return to the monitor display routine.
[0033]
The variable n and the variable S are compared (# 16), that is, if the number of the simulated image frames 51 of this order is larger than the initial display image frame number of 6, the next simulated image frame 51 is displayed. That is, the n-th to (n + N-1) th, that is, the (n + 5) th simulated image frames 51 are displayed on the monitor 50 in a six-frame display pattern (# 18), and the value of the variable T2, here 2 seconds, It is substituted for T which is an up variable, and proceeds to the display subroutine of FIG. 11 (# 22). The processing of this display subroutine is as described above, except that 2 seconds is set as the time-up time. When returning from the display subroutine, (n + N) is substituted for the variable n (# 24), and the variable n and the variable S are compared (# 26). That is, the simulated image frame 51 not displayed yet in this order is displayed. If remains, the process branches to No and jumps to # 18 in order to display the remaining simulated image frames 51. If there is no simulated image frame 51 that has not been displayed yet in this order, it is determined that the display of the simulated image frame 51 for this order has been completed, and the process branches Yes at # 26. When the display of the simulated image frames 51 for this order is completed, the state of the flag IMG_OK is checked to confirm whether the simulated image frames 51 for the next order are ready (# 28). If the simulated image frame 51 of the next order is ready, the flag IMG_OK is set to "1" in # 100 of the simulated image generation routine. The process jumps to # 6 to display the image frame 51, and after the initial setting, the buzzer 85 is sounded (# 8). If the simulated image frame 51 of the next order is not ready, the flag IMG_OK is set to "0", so that a branch is made here and the print menu is displayed (# 30). This print menu is maintained until the monitor display routine is called again and the process branches to Yes in # 4. When the simulated image frame 51 of the next order is ready, the program branches off at # 4, and after initial setting, the buzzer 85 is sounded (# 8), and the display of the simulated image frame 51 of the next order starts. . The image frame printing process is sequentially performed by the control based on the printing process routine after the determination of all the image frames of the film 2 of one order is completed, but when the determination is completed, the simulated image frame 51 disappears from the monitor 50. At this time, the film 2 may be conveyed, and the image frames which have been sequentially determined may be printed on the photographic paper 3.
[0034]
What is important here is that, in any case, the buzzer 85 is sounded at the time of displaying the first simulated image frame 51 of the order change, and the operator is informed. In this embodiment, the buzzer 85 is used as a notification device for notifying the operator of the display of the order change. However, instead of this, for example, a luminous body such as a lamp that emits light to call attention of the operator is used. Anything may be used as long as it draws the operator's attention. At that time, the buzzer notification of # 8 in the flowchart of FIG. 10 only needs to be changed to lamp lighting or the like.
In the embodiment described above, a four-frame display pattern or a six-frame display pattern is employed to exemplify a multi-frame display pattern. It is also possible to use.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a photographic printing apparatus employing an image frame selection apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the photographic processing apparatus according to FIG. 1 showing the flow of a negative film and photographic paper.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the photographic processing apparatus according to FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a controller.
FIG. 5 is an exemplary view showing a monitor display in a four-frame display pattern.
FIG. 6 is an exemplary view showing a monitor display in a 6-frame display pattern.
FIG. 7 is an exemplary view showing a monitor display in a 28-frame display pattern.
FIG. 8 is an exemplary view showing a data display area in a multi-frame display pattern.
FIG. 9 is a plan view of a keyboard.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a routine for displaying a simulated image frame;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a display subroutine.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Photographic film
3 photographic paper
5 Controller
5f timer
20 Exposure unit
50 monitors
51 Simulated image frame
60 keyboard
80 Keyboard control unit
85 Buzzer

Claims (4)

The image data obtained by reading the image frame of one unit of photographic film is converted into image data for a simulated image frame as an image formed on photographic paper, and the simulated image frame is converted into a specific number of frames. simula-, wherein the informing device for informing an image processing means for sequentially displaying on the monitor screen on the display pattern, said first simulated image frames in one unit is displayed on the monitor screen is provided Rate image frame display device. Simula- rate image frame display device according to claim 1, wherein the notification device is a buzzer. Simula- rate image frame display device according to claim 1, wherein the notification device is a light emitter. The time until the automatic screen display change of the monitor screen on which the first simulated image frame is displayed is set to be longer than the automatic screen display change time of the monitor screen on which the other simulated image frames are displayed. simula- rate image frame display according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized.

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