JP3625345B2 - Image processing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing system, and more specifically to an image processing system that outputs image information output from an image source such as an imaging apparatus from a printer separate from the image source.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 15 shows a schematic block diagram of a conventional example of a system for printing image data taken with a digital camera. 110 is a digital camera having a storage medium for storing captured images, 112 is a personal computer, 114 is a printer, the camera 110 is connected to the personal computer 114 via a communication cable 116, and the printer 114 is communicable. The computer 112 is connected via a cable 118. The communication cable 116 conforms to a cable standard such as RS232C, and the communication cable 118 conforms to a cable standard such as Centronics.
[0003]
Image data taken by the digital camera 110 is stored in a storage medium such as a built-in flash memory. At this time, the communication cable 116 need not be connected to the camera 110. After shooting, the camera 110 and the computer 112 are connected by the communication cable 116, the communication software of the computer 112 is activated, and arbitrary image data stored in the storage medium of the camera 110 is read into the computer 112. The image data read into the computer 114 is stored in a built-in main memory or hard disk.
[0004]
When it is desired to print out the image data captured from the camera 110 to the computer 112, the printer 114 is connected to the computer 112 via the communication cable 118. Of course, it is assumed that a printer driver (software) for properly operating the connected printer 114 is installed in the computer 112. The printer driver converts the image data designated for print output into printer output data, and supplies the data to the printer 114 via the communication cable 118. As a result, the image data from the camera 110 is printed out from the printer 114.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the conventional example, captured image data of the camera 110 is stored in a hard disk or the like of the computer 112, converted into printer output data on the computer 112, and then supplied to the printer 114. Therefore, there are the following drawbacks.
[0006]
That is, since the computer 112 is used to create output data to the printer, it is necessary to fetch image data from the camera 110 to the computer 112 once, and wiring and operation work are complicated. Those who do not have a computer must either purchase a computer or go to a location with an available computer.
[0007]
Communication cables 116 and 118 must be connected between the camera 110 and the computer 112, and between the computer 112 and the printer 114, and the setting of the equipment for printing out the captured image is very complicated. . In particular, even if the computer 112 and the printer 114 are connected on a daily basis, the camera 110 and the computer 112 are connected when necessary, and to which port of the computer 112 the communication cable 116 should be connected. Each time, it may be necessary to check the manual. Normally, the port position to be connected differs depending on the model of the computer 112, which also contributes to doubling troublesomeness.
[0008]
An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing system capable of directly transferring image data from a camera to a printer without intervention of a computer.
[0009]
Another object of the present invention is to provide an image processing system that reduces or eliminates the labor of wiring between equipment.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An image processing system according to the present invention is an image processing system including a camera that digitally outputs image information obtained by imaging, and a printer that prints out image information from the camera. Conversion means for converting print data into print data, first communication means for transmitting print data to the printer, image display means for displaying an image, and communication with the printer are established Software to be started, including a program that displays a print mode selection dialog Storage means for storing printing software , Display control means for displaying a print mode selection dialog on the image display means when the printing software is activated; And an operation unit for selecting a desired print mode based on a print mode selection dialog displayed by the display control means. And the printer receives the print data converted by the conversion means based on the print software from the first communication means of the camera in a state in which communication with the camera is established. The communication means is provided.
An image processing system according to the present invention is an image processing system including a camera that digitally outputs image information obtained by imaging, and a printer that prints out image information from the camera. Means for converting image data into print data, first communication means for transmitting print data to the printer, and image display means for displaying an image , Print software including a print mode selection dialog and a conversion program that converts image information into print data Using the first communication means from outside the camera Storage means for receiving and storing; display control means for displaying the print mode selection dialog on the image display means when the printing software is activated in a state where communication with the printer is established; And an operation unit for selecting a desired print mode based on a print mode selection dialog displayed by the display control means. And the printer receives the print data converted by the conversion means based on the print software from the first communication means of the camera in a state in which communication with the camera is established. The communication means is provided.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. Each of the digital camera 10 and the printer 12 includes infrared interfaces 16 and 18 that enable mutual communication using infrared rays 14. The camera 10 transmits an infrared signal of image data to be printed out from the infrared interface 16 to the printer 12. The printer 12 receives the infrared signal by the infrared interface 18 and prints it out.
[0013]
FIG. 2 shows a schematic block diagram of the internal configuration of the digital camera 10. Reference numeral 20 denotes a CPU for controlling the entire digital camera 10, 22 a ROM for storing an operation program and fixed data of the CPU 20, 24 a RAM, and 26 a flash memory for storing photographed image data. 28 is an imaging circuit that photoelectrically converts a subject optical image and outputs the digital video signal, and 30 is a color processing conversion of the digital video signal from the imaging circuit 28 under the control of the CPU 20, and the image data is converted into an image memory. 32 is a color processing conversion circuit to be sent to 32, 34 is a finder, a liquid crystal display panel that functions as a means for displaying and displaying the image stored in the flash memory 26, and 36 is a control of the CPU 20. A liquid crystal control circuit 38 for controlling the liquid crystal display panel 34 below is an operation switch (for example, a shutter switch, a mode conversion switch, a power switch, an image data selection switch, etc.) for the user to input various instructions to the camera 10. 40) is an input port for taking in the status of the operation switch 38.
[0014]
An IrDA communication control circuit 42 performs modulation / demodulation and serial communication control of an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) communication method, which is one of infrared communication methods, and transmits and receives electrical signals to and from the infrared transceiver 44. The infrared transceiver 44 converts the signal from the IrDA communication control circuit 42 into infrared rays and transmits it, converts the infrared signal from the printer 12 into an electrical signal, and outputs it to the IrDA communication control circuit 42. The IrDA communication control circuit 42 and the infrared transceiver 44 constitute the infrared interface 16.
[0015]
An internal bus 46 connects the CPU 20, ROM, RAM, flash memory 26, color processing conversion circuit 30, image memory 32, liquid crystal control circuit 36, input port 38, and IrDA communication control circuit 44.
[0016]
FIG. 3 shows a schematic block diagram of the inside of the printer 12. Reference numeral 50 denotes a CPU that controls the entire printer 12, 52 denotes a ROM that stores an operation program and fixed data of the CPU 50, and 54 denotes a RAM. 56 is an IrDA communication control circuit having the same function as the IrDA communication control circuit 44, 58 is a signal from the IrDA communication control circuit 56 that is converted into an infrared signal and transmitted, and an infrared signal from the outside is converted into an electrical signal. Infrared transceiver that outputs to the IrDA communication control circuit 56. The IrDA communication control circuit 56 and the infrared transceiver 58 constitute the infrared interface 18. Reference numeral 60 denotes various operation switches such as a power switch and a paper discharge switch, 62 denotes an input port for inputting the operation status of the operation switch 60, and 64 denotes printer engine control for controlling the printer engine 66 according to printer data from the CPU 50. Circuit.
[0017]
The CPU 50, ROM 52, RAM 54, IrDA communication control circuit 56, input port 62 and printer engine control circuit 64 are connected to each other via an internal bus 68.
[0018]
A basic operation in the camera 10 will be described. The image captured by the imaging circuit 28 is converted into image data of a predetermined format by the color processing conversion circuit 30 and temporarily stored in the image memory 32. When the shutter is not pressed, the image data stored in the image memory 32 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display panel 34 by the liquid crystal control circuit 36. That is, at this time, the liquid crystal display panel 34 functions as a finder. When the shutter of the operation switch 38 is pressed, the operation is transmitted to the CPU 20 via the input port 40 and the internal bus 46, and the CPU 20 transfers the stored contents of the image memory 32 to the flash memory 26 accordingly. . In this way, photographing is performed, and photographed image data is stored in the flash memory 26.
[0019]
FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the digital camera 10. The same components as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. Reference numeral 44 a denotes an infrared filter that transmits infrared rays, and is disposed so as to cover the light emitting surface and the light receiving surface of the infrared transceiver 44. 38a is a shutter button included in the operation switch 38, and 38b, 38c, and 38d are switches included in the operation switch 38 that are used for designating a liquid crystal display mode and selecting a display image.
[0020]
An operation of transmitting image data from the digital camera 10 to the printer 12 by infrared communication and printing out will be described.
[0021]
FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the operation in the camera 10. First, the CPU 20 of the camera 10 instructs the infrared I / F 16 (IrDA communication control circuit 42) to start communication with the infrared I / F 18 of the printer 12. This communication is performed based on a communication protocol defined by IrDA. IrDA infrared communication is half-duplex communication using infrared, and data can be communicated bidirectionally. A communication connection is set between the infrared I / F 16 of the camera 10 and the infrared I / F 18 of the printer 12 (S1). Thereafter, bidirectional communication is possible between the digital camera 10 and the printer 12 using the set communication connection.
[0022]
The camera 10 requests the printer 12 to transmit print data conversion software (S2), and waits for the start of reception of the print data conversion software (S3). The print data conversion software operates on the CPU 20 of the digital camera 10 and converts the image data stored in the flash memory 26 of the digital camera 10 into data in a format that the printer 12 can print out (ie, print data). Software. The print data conversion software includes programs relating to various mode settings for printing, and also includes a user interface for that purpose.
[0023]
When reception of the print data conversion software is started (S3) and the reception is completed (S4), the received print data conversion software is stored in the flash memory 26 (S5). Then, the print data conversion software stored in the flash memory is activated (S6). Needless to say, the print data conversion software is described in a format operable on the CPU 20 of the camera 10.
[0024]
The activated print data conversion software sends print mode setting dialog data to the liquid crystal control circuit 36, and displays the print mode setting dialog on the liquid crystal display panel 34 (S7). One display example of the print mode setting dialog is shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, a dialog for selecting either the HQ mode or the HS mode is shown. The HQ mode is a mode for instructing high quality (low speed) printing, and the HS mode is a mode for instructing high speed (fixed quality) printing.
[0025]
In this state, the CPU 20 monitors the operation status of the operation switches 38b, 38c, and 38d (S8) and waits for an input (S9). If the operation of the operation switches 38b, 38c, 38d indicates the selection of the HQ mode (S10), the image data to be printed stored in the flash memory 26 is converted into the print data of the HQ mode (S11), and the HQ mode is selected. If no is selected, the HS mode is selected, and the image data to be printed stored in the flash memory 26 is converted to HS mode print data (S12). In either case, the obtained print data is temporarily stored in the flash memory 26 or the RAM 24.
[0026]
The print data obtained in S11 or S12 is sent from the infrared I / F 16 to the printer 12 for which the communication connection is set (S13). Specifically, the print data temporarily stored in the flash memory 26 or the RAM 24 is transferred to the IrDA communication control circuit 42 via the internal bus 46. The IrDA communication control circuit 42 modulates the input print data for communication and supplies it to the infrared transceiver 44. The infrared transceiver 44 outputs it as an infrared signal to the outside.
[0027]
When the transmission of the print data is completed, the camera 10 sends a communication disconnection request for the infrared communication connection between the camera 10 and the printer 12 to the printer 12 (S14), and the communication connection with the printer 12 is transmitted by the infrared I / F 16. Disconnect (S15).
[0028]
FIG. 6 shows an operation flowchart of the printer 12. The operation of the printer 12 will be described with reference to FIG. A communication connection with the camera 10 is set by the IrDA communication control circuit 56 of the infrared I / F 18 (S21). The printer 10 waits for a print data conversion software request from the camera 10 (S22). When the request is received, the print data conversion software is transmitted to the camera 10 (S23). That is, the print data conversion software stored in the ROM 52 or the like is read and transferred to the IrDA communication control circuit 56 via the internal bus 68. The IrDA communication control circuit 56 modulates the input print data conversion software for infrared transmission and supplies it to the infrared transceiver 58. The infrared transceiver 58 converts the signal from the IrDA communication control circuit 56 into infrared rays and transmits the infrared rays to the camera 10.
[0029]
When transmission of the print data conversion software is completed, reception of print data is awaited (S24). When reception of print data is started (S24), it is first determined whether the print data is HQ mode print data (S25).
[0030]
In the case of print data in the HQ mode (S25), the CPU 50 instructs the printer engine control circuit 64 to print the received print data in the HQ mode and causes the printer engine 66 to output high quality (S26, S27). , S28).
[0031]
If the mode is not the HQ mode (S25), the CPU 50 instructs the printer engine control circuit 64 to print the received print data in the HS mode, and causes the printer engine 66 to output it at high speed (S29, S30, S30). S31).
[0032]
When the reception of print data is completed (S28, S31), the printer 12 waits for reception of a communication disconnection request for the infrared communication connection from the camera 10 (S32). When the communication disconnection request is received (S32), the printer 12 disconnects the infrared communication connection with the camera 10 by the infrared I / F 18 (S33).
[0033]
In this way, by performing infrared communication between the digital camera 10 and the printer 12, data can be sent directly from the digital camera 10 to the printer 12 and printed out.
[0034]
In the above embodiment, the HQ mode and the HS mode can be selected as the print mode. However, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to these two modes. For example, an ink jet printer needs to perform pseudo halftone processing when printing image data. There are several types of pseudo-halftone processing, such as ED method (error diffusion method) and dither method. The pseudo intermediate processing may be selected by a dialog similar to the selection dialog for the HQ mode and the HS mode. FIG. 8 shows an example of a dialog for setting the ED method or the dither method.
[0035]
Further, color matching may be set. In order to set various conditions, a dialog for setting the conditions is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34, and a switch 38b, 38c, 38d is used to select a desired condition. What is necessary is just to set conditions.
[0036]
Next, an operation of printing out an image zoomed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 with the zoomed size will be described. FIG. 9 shows the correspondence between the image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 of the camera 10 and the printout. If FIG. 9A is an image displayed in the normal size on the liquid crystal display panel 34 of the camera 10, the printout is as shown in FIG. 9B in a normal case. In this embodiment, when the image shown in FIG. 9A is zoom-displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 as shown in FIG. 9C, the printout is shown in the zoom state as shown in FIG. 9D. Image output.
[0037]
FIG. 10 shows an operation flowchart of the camera 10. S41 to S46 are the same as S1 to S6 in FIG. After the print data conversion software is activated (S46), the designated image data is read from the flash memory 26 to the image memory 32 and displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 by the liquid crystal control circuit 36 (S47).
[0038]
The operation status of the operation switch 38 is monitored (S48, S49), and it is confirmed whether the input operation is an instruction for zoom display (S50). In the case of zoom display (S50), the liquid crystal control circuit 36 is instructed to enlarge and display the image stored in the image memory 32 on the liquid crystal display panel 34 (S51), and the image data being displayed is displayed in accordance with the zoom ratio. The image data is converted into image data of a predetermined size (S52), and the obtained image data is stored in the flash memory 26 (S53). When the zoom display is not selected (S50), the image data of the image memory 32 is stored in the flash memory 26 (S54). In either case, the image data stored in the flash memory 26 is converted into print data (S55).
[0039]
Subsequent processing (S56 to S58) is the same as S13 to S15 in FIG.
[0040]
In this way, a hard copy of the zoom display image can be obtained.
[0041]
In the present embodiment, the image can be changed according to the size of the paper set in the printer 12 and printed out. 11 and 12 show an operational flowchart on the camera 10 side.
[0042]
S61 to S66 are the same as S1 to S6 in FIG.
[0043]
After the print data conversion software is activated (S66), a print mode setting dialog is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 34 (S67).
[0044]
An example of the print mode setting dialog is shown in FIG. You can select the same size printing mode that prints an image at a specified size, ignoring the paper size, or the automatic scaling mode that automatically scales and prints according to the paper size. In the case of automatic paper setting to be set to (the paper size set to be normally used when there are a plurality of papers) or manual setting, a plurality of paper sizes (A4, B5 and A5 in FIG. 13) can be selected.
[0045]
Waiting for switch input (S69), if there is an input, it is determined whether or not it is in an automatic scaling mode (S70). If the automatic scaling mode has not been selected (S70), the same size printing mode has been selected, so the image data is converted into normal print size print data (S76).
[0046]
When the automatic scaling mode is selected (S70), it is also determined whether or not automatic paper setting is set (S71). When the paper size of A4, B5 or A5 is selected, the automatic paper setting is not performed. When the paper size of A4, B5 or A5 is selected (S71), the selected paper size is set (S75), and the image data to be printed is scaled to a size corresponding to the set paper size Data is converted (S74).
[0047]
In the case of automatic paper setting (S71), information on the paper size set in the printer 12 is requested to the printer 12 (S72). In accordance with this request, the printer 12 transmits information on the set paper size to the camera 10. The paper size notified from the printer 12 is set (S73), and the image data to be printed is converted into print data that has been scaled to a size corresponding to the set paper size (S74).
[0048]
After S74 or S76, S77 to S79 are the same as S13 to S15 in FIG.
[0049]
With this operation, image data can be printed out with an image size that matches the paper size set in the printer 12.
[0050]
In the above embodiment, since the print data conversion software is transferred from the printer 12 to the camera 10, it can be widely applied to various printers 12, and when the printer 12 has a new function, the new function is immediately applied. There is an advantage that it can be enjoyed. Of course, the print data conversion software may be installed in the camera 10 in advance. At this time, the print data conversion software may be stored in the ROM 22 instead of the flash memory 26.
[0051]
Furthermore, the print data conversion software may be transferred not from the printer 12 but from another device, for example, the computer 70 as shown in FIG. The computer 70 is provided with an infrared interface 72 similar to the infrared interface 18 of the printer 12.
[0052]
The camera 10 requests the computer 70 to transmit the print data conversion software in the same manner as with the printer 12. Based on this request, the computer 70 transmits print data conversion software to the camera 10, and the camera 10 stores the received print data conversion software in the flash memory 26 or the like. Conversely, the computer 70 may request the camera 10 to receive the print data conversion software, wait for the approval, and transmit the print data conversion software to the camera 10.
[0053]
Although the IrDA method has been described as the infrared communication method between the digital camera 10 and the printer 12 or the computer 70, it is obvious that other methods, for example, the ASK method may be used. Furthermore, a wireless communication system may be used instead of the infrared communication system. The wireless communication system includes a time division digital communication system or a spread spectrum system, and any of them may be used.
[0054]
Examples of wired communication means include USB (Universal Serial Bus) and 1EE1394.
[0055]
The digital camera 10 may be a digital still camera or a digital video camera having a still mode. Since it is not essential to print out the photographed image in real time, an image reproducing apparatus that can reproduce and digitally output the image recorded on the recording medium may be used.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
As can be easily understood from the above description, the present invention has the following effects.
[0057]
Since print data is transmitted directly from the camera to the printer, a computer is not required in the middle. In other words, a computer for creating print data is not required, there is no need to purchase again, and the printout operation can be simplified.
[0058]
By transferring the print data conversion software from the printer to the camera when necessary, it is not necessary to equip the camera with print data conversion software corresponding to various types of printers, and the memory can be used effectively.
[0059]
In addition, by adopting a configuration in which print data conversion software is loaded from the outside (for example, a printer and a computer) when necessary, it can be applied to a wide variety of printers, and the latest functions of the printer can be immediately used. It becomes available.
[0060]
By adopting the wireless communication method, the complexity of cable connection can be eliminated. In particular, the infrared communication means can be realized at low cost. Since there is little appreciation with other communications, high reliability can be secured.
[0061]
By storing software for converting image data into print data in the image holding memory (flash memory or the like) of the camera, the RAM and ROM can be saved correspondingly, and the cost can be reduced.
[0062]
Print condition menu display means for displaying the print conditions on the camera and print condition menu selection means for selecting the print conditions are provided so that the conditions for converting the image data into the print data can be selected. Can print.
[0063]
By displaying the print conditions with the image display means for displaying an image, it is not necessary to have double display means, and the cost can be reduced.
[0064]
By combining the print condition menu selection unit and the camera shooting mode setting unit, it is not necessary to have a similar unit twice, and the cost can be reduced.
[0065]
By providing the camera with a means for scaling the image data, and converting the scaled image data into print data and printing it out, it is possible to easily print out the scaled image without scaling processing in a personal computer or the like. .
[0066]
A camera is provided for setting the size of the paper loaded in the printer, and the image data is scaled according to the size of the paper and printed out. And enjoy it.
[0067]
In addition, information on the size of the paper loaded in the printer is sent to the camera, and the size of the paper is automatically set by the camera. You can print and enjoy it.
[0068]
By providing the camera with a means to display the image data at a scale, and converting the scaled image data to print data and printing it out, you can check the scale ratio and print it out, making it possible to print without waste Become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the digital camera 10;
FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the printer 12.
4 is an external perspective view of the camera 10. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of basic operations of the camera 10;
6 is a flowchart of the operation of the printer 12 corresponding to FIG.
FIG. 7 is an example of a print mode selection screen.
FIG. 8 is another example of a print mode selection screen.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a correspondence relationship between zoom display and printout.
It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the digital camera of a 4th Example.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an operation of printing out a zoom display image in a zoom state.
FIG. 11 is a part of a flowchart of an operation for printing according to a sheet set in a printer.
FIG. 12 is the remainder of the flowchart of the operation for printing according to the paper set in the printer.
FIG. 13 is an example of a print size selection screen.
FIG. 14 is a schematic configuration block diagram of a configuration in which a camera and a computer are connected by infrared communication.
FIG. 15 is a schematic block diagram of a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
10: Digital camera
12: Printer
14: Infrared
16, 18: Infrared interface
20: CPU
22: ROM
24: RAM
26: Flash memory
28: Imaging circuit
30: Color processing conversion circuit
32: Image memory
34: Liquid crystal display panel
36: Liquid crystal control circuit
38: Operation switch
38a: Shutter button
38b, 38c, 38d: operation switches
40: Input port
42: IrDA communication control circuit
44: Infrared transceiver
44a: Infrared filter
46: Internal bus
50: CPU
52: ROM
54: RAM
56: IrDA communication control circuit
58: Infrared transceiver
60: Operation switch
62: Input port
64: Printer engine control circuit
66: Printer engine
68: Internal bus
70: Computer
72: Infrared interface
110: Digital camera
112: Personal computer
114: Printer
116: Communication cable
118: Communication cable

Claims (12)

An image processing system comprising a camera that digitally outputs image information obtained by imaging, and a printer that prints out image information from the camera,
The camera includes a conversion unit that converts image information into print data, a first communication unit that transmits print data to the printer, an image display unit that displays an image, and software that is activated when communication with the printer is established a is a storage means for storing a software for printing, including a program for displaying a print mode selection dialogue, display with the start of the printing software for displaying the print mode selection dialogue on the image display means A control unit, and an operation unit for selecting a desired print mode based on a print mode selection dialog displayed by the display control unit ,
The printer has second communication means for receiving the print data converted by the conversion means based on the print software from the first communication means of the camera in a state where communication with the camera is established. An image processing system comprising: The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the printing software includes conversion software for converting image data into print data. The image processing system according to claim 2, wherein the conversion software is stored in an image holding memory of the camera. 2. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the printing software in the storage means is writable from outside the camera. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the camera includes image scaling means for scaling an image, and the scaled image data is converted into print data and printed out. The camera includes paper size setting means for setting the size of the paper set in the printer, and the image data is scaled according to the paper size set by the paper size setting means and printed out. Item 6. The image processing system according to Item 5 . The image processing system according to claim 6 , wherein the paper size setting unit automatically sets the paper size set in the printer by communication between the camera and the printer. An image processing system comprising a camera that digitally outputs image information obtained by imaging, and a printer that prints out image information from the camera,
The camera converts a conversion unit that converts image information into print data, a first communication unit that transmits print data to the printer, an image display unit that displays an image , a print mode selection dialog, and converts image information into print data. Storage means for receiving and storing printing software including a conversion program to be received from outside the camera using the first communication means, and starting the printing software in a state in which communication with the printer is established A display control means for displaying the print mode selection dialog on the image display means, and an operation unit for selecting a desired print mode based on the print mode selection dialog displayed by the display control means. ,
The printer has second communication means for receiving the print data converted by the conversion means based on the print software from the first communication means of the camera in a state where communication with the camera is established. An image processing system comprising: The image processing system according to claim 8 , wherein the camera includes image scaling means for scaling the image, and the scaled image data is converted into print data and printed out. The camera includes paper size setting means for setting the size of the paper set in the printer, and the image data is scaled according to the paper size set by the paper size setting means and printed out. Item 9. The image processing system according to Item 8 . The paper size setting means, an image processing system according to claim 1 0 by the communication between the camera and the printer automatically sets the size of the paper loaded in the printer. 9. The image processing system according to claim 8 , wherein the camera activates the printing software when communication with the printer is established.

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