JP3822085B2 - Printing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image data search / display function and an image data processing function in a printing system (printing apparatus) using a sublimation transfer method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the conventional printing apparatus, when desired image data is specified from a plurality of image data, the image data is displayed at random. The customer searches for and selects specific image data while viewing the displayed screen.
[0003]
Moreover, the printed matter to be printed was printed after being corrected to a predetermined color tone.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the conventional printing apparatus displays image data randomly, there is a problem that it takes time to search for desired image data when there are a plurality of image data. It is convenient if the image data can be narrowed down.
[0005]
In addition, there is a problem that printing can be performed only in a predetermined color tone, and it is convenient if it can be easily corrected and output to the color tone intended by the user.
[0006]
Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to provide a print system that can easily retrieve desired image data from a plurality of image data. A second object of the present invention is to provide a printing system that can change the color tone of image data to the color tone intended by the user and output it.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
[0013]
  Claim1According to the present invention, there is provided an image input means for inputting a plurality of image data, and an image processing for processing specific image data from the plurality of image data inputted by the image input means into a desired output format. Specific image data is retrieved from a plurality of image data input by the image input means in a printing system comprising: means and output means for outputting the image data processed by the image processing means as a printed matter A search means (5a) for performing the search, further comprising a search means (46) for narrowing down the image data and searching for specific image data while appropriately selecting a plurality of image data. The narrowing search means includes display means for displaying the image data input by the image input means, and displayed image data. Selecting means for selecting at least one of the image data, and redisplay means for redisplaying the plurality of selected image data when a plurality of image data is selected by the selection means. It is characterized by being.
[0014]
According to the present invention, in a plurality of images displayed on the screen, by selecting an arbitrary image from the images, the image selection range can be gradually narrowed to narrow down the image. Images can be searched easily.
[0015]
  Claim2According to the present invention, there is provided an image input means for inputting a plurality of image data, and an image processing for processing specific image data from the plurality of image data inputted by the image input means into a desired output format. Specific image data is retrieved from a plurality of image data input by the image input means in a printing system comprising: means and output means for outputting the image data processed by the image processing means as a printed matter And a search means for skipping a screen on which the image data is divided into pages and displaying a predetermined screen to search for specific image data, and a search means for searching for specific image data. And a narrowing search means for narrowing down the image data and searching for specific image data while appropriately selecting a plurality of image data. A skip search unit, a dividing unit that divides the image data input by the image input unit into a predetermined number of screens, and an urging unit that assigns a page number to each screen divided into pages by the dividing unit; Display means for displaying the page numbers of all the screens attached by the urging means on each of the screens divided into pages by the dividing means, and specifying the page numbers by selecting the page numbers A display screen for displaying the image data input by the image input means and a selection means for selecting at least one image data from the displayed image data. And re-display means for re-displaying the selected plurality of image data when a plurality of image data is selected by the selection means , Characterized in that it comprises.
[0016]
  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily search for a specific image by skipping the screen based on the page number, and to select an arbitrary image from among the plurality of images displayed on the screen. As a result, the image selection range can be gradually narrowed to narrow down the images, so that a specific image can be easily searched.
[0017]
  Claim3The invention of claim 1Or 2In the invention described in the above, the search means further includes a list display search means for displaying a list of information data of the image data and searching for specific image data, and the list display search means includes the image input means. Extraction means for extracting information data of input image data by item, input means for inputting information data related to desired information data, information data input by the input means, and extraction by the extraction means Display means for displaying a list of only the information data that is compared with the matched information data.
[0018]
According to this invention, when the customer inputs information data related to the desired information data to the input means, the image data related to the input information data is displayed as a list by the display means. You can search easily.
[0019]
  Claim4The invention of claim 1 to claim 13EitherOneIn the invention described in item 1, color tone conversion means for converting the color tone of the image data is provided.
[0020]
According to the present invention, the color tone of the image data can be easily converted to the color tone intended by the user.
[0021]
  Claim5The invention of claim4In the invention described in the paragraph, the color tone conversion means includes a display means for displaying an item for converting the color tone of the specific image data searched by the search means and a color tone level of the item, and the display means. And changing means for changing the color tone level displayed by the above.
[0022]
According to the present invention, since the color tone level of the specific image data can be changed by the changing means, the color tone of the image data can be easily converted into the intended color tone and output.
[0023]
In addition, a display means for displaying the specific image data, and a redisplay means for redisplaying the specific image data after the color tone level is changed by the changing means, the specific image data after the color tone level change is confirmed. You may be able to do it.
[0024]
  Claim6The invention of claim4In the invention described in the above, the color tone conversion unit converts the color tone of the specific image data searched by the search unit to a preset color tone, and displays a plurality of image data having different color tones, and And selecting means for selecting desired image data from the image data displayed by the display means.
[0025]
According to the present invention, it is possible to easily obtain an image converted into a color tone intended by the user only by selecting specific image data from image data having different color tones displayed by the display means.
[0026]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the print system of the present invention will be described in detail.
[0027]
FIG. 1 is an operation schematic diagram of the printing system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a system diagram of a printing apparatus.
[0028]
The print system includes image data recorded on the recording medium 2 and image input means 3 for inputting images, image extraction means 4 for extracting image data input by the image input means 3, and image extraction. The search means 5a for searching for specific image data from the image data extracted by the means 4, the external input means 6 for selecting or inputting from the outside, and the search means 5a are selected by the external input means 6. A selection means 5 for converting the color tone of the image data searched according to the search means 5a selected (input) by the external input means 6, and the search means 5a or the color tone conversion means 7. Editing means 8 for editing retrieved image data or color-converted image data, and displaying the image data edited by the editing means 8 And a display unit 9, and an output means 10 for outputting the print image data displayed by the display unit 9, a.
[0029]
A specific form of the printing system is the printing apparatus 1. The printing apparatus 1 includes a control unit 16 that performs control and overall control related to the image extraction unit 4, selection unit 5, search unit 5 a, editing unit 8, and color tone conversion unit 7, and a first image input unit 3. Display for displaying the image data retrieved by the image input unit 11, the second image input unit 12, the external input unit 6 for selecting (inputting) the search unit from the outside, or the search unit via the editing unit An input / display unit 13 as means 9, an output unit 14 as output means 10, a charging processing unit 15 for performing charging processing, and a storage unit 17 in which various programs are stored are connected via a bus 18. Connected.
[0030]
The control unit 16 includes a computer having a ROM, a RAM, and a control unit that controls each unit.
[0031]
The storage unit 17 includes a large-capacity hard disk. This hard disk includes an image processing program for controlling from input of image data to output of specified image data, a program for selecting a method for extracting specific image data from image data, and specified image data A program or the like for converting the color tone is stored. In addition, various programs for performing processing related to print processing from image input (processing related to image extraction, image specification, image printing, and the like) are stored.
[0032]
The control unit 16 reads out the program stored in the storage unit 17 as necessary (various situations), and performs various processes (for example, image data input by the image input unit 3 according to the program). Image processing means for processing into the output format, search means 5a for searching for specific image data, color tone conversion means 7 for converting the color tone of the searched image data, and the like. In addition, each device connected via the bus 18 is controlled according to the program.
[0033]
The first image input unit 11 as the image input unit 3 includes an image data reading device for reading image data from a recording medium on which image data is recorded and for reading an image as image data. The image data reading device includes various reading devices 1 to n corresponding to various recording media, and the user inputs image data recorded on the recording media brought into the printing apparatus using the corresponding reading device. be able to. The image data reader includes a scanner that can read an analog image as digital image data, an electronic medium reader that can read an electronic medium (recording medium) that has been recorded in advance as a digital image, and a CD-ROM reader. Equipment. Examples of the electronic medium include a floppy (R) disk (hereinafter referred to as “FD”), a PC card, smart media, and a compact flash (R).
[0034]
The second image input unit 12 as another image input unit 3 includes an I / O device for directly reading image data captured by a digital camera or the like. A customer can directly input image data by connecting the I / O device to a camera. This I / O device may be provided with several types of I / O devices according to each manufacturer's transfer method, or may be an I / O device limited to a specific manufacturer.
[0035]
The input / display unit 13 includes a monitor with a touch panel. This monitor with a touch panel displays input image data and operation guidance for executing a program stored in the storage unit. In addition, this monitor with a touch panel has a function of directly selecting items and the like (image data and options) displayed on the monitor and inputting characters. With this monitor with a touch panel, a series of operations from reading image data to outputting printed matter is performed on the screen.
[0036]
The output unit 14 includes an output device for printing the input image data. The output device is a printer. As a type of this printer, a sublimation transfer type printer is preferably used.
[0037]
The billing processing unit 15 includes a bill validator, a coin mech, and a receipt journal processing unit. The coin mech and / or bill validator performs billing processing such as authenticity determination, denomination determination, amount calculation, change release, etc. of coins or bills inserted for payment. The receipt journal processing unit 11 prints a print menu, a receipt amount, etc. on the receipt paper and performs a process of releasing the receipt.
[0038]
As described above, the print system according to the present invention includes a first image input unit 11 and a second image input unit 12 as image input means 3 for inputting image data recorded on a recording medium, a digital camera, or the like, An image extraction program as the image extraction means 4 for extracting the image data input by the input means 3, and various search programs (a search search program, a skip search program as the search means 5a for searching the image data in advance. A list display search program), a color tone conversion program as the color tone conversion means 7 for converting the color tone of the image data, a display processing program as the display means 9 for displaying the image data on which various programs are executed, Image processing as an image processing means for processing image data into a desired output format A storage unit 17 for storing a program and the like, and a result of execution of various programs (image data, selection items, etc.) are displayed, and selection means 5 for selecting the displayed image data and selection items An input / display unit 13 and an output unit 14 as output means 10 for outputting image processed image data as a printed matter are provided.
[0039]
An external view of a printing apparatus provided with the above system is shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, the screen of the monitor 21 with a touch panel is arranged on the front of the upper part of the main body 1a. This screen uses a CRT or a liquid crystal panel. This monitor with a touch panel 21 functions as display means for displaying operation guidance, operation status, read images or processed images, etc., and input operation in display selection means, color adjustment conversion means, etc. It also functions as a means for
[0040]
As input portions for image data, insertion ports 21a to 21e for various recording media, which are first image input portions, are provided beside the screen of the monitor 21 with a touch panel. In addition, the horizontal portion that divides the upper and lower tiers is provided with a reading surface of the scanner 22 that reads an image of a printed matter and converts it into digital data.
[0041]
As the various recording media insertion ports 21a to 21e, specifically, a floppy (R) disk insertion port 21a, a CD-ROM insertion port 21b, a PC card insertion port 21c, a smart media insertion port 21d, and a compact flash (R) insertion The mouth 21e is arranged in a lump position. Although not shown, each insertion port 21a to 21e may be provided with a shutter for protecting each device.
[0042]
Further, an I / O device 23 for directly connecting to the camera is provided below the insertion ports 21a to 21e for various recording media. Further, as shown in the figure, only the I / O device 23 for connecting with a specific manufacturer may be provided, or a plurality of I / O devices suitable for the transfer method may be provided for connecting with a plurality of manufacturers. May be.
[0043]
The lower part of the main body 1a includes a maintenance key 24, a speaker 25, a coin slot 26, a coin return lever 27, a bill insertion slot 28, a change return slot 29, a receipt outlet 30, and a printed matter (for standard print) outlet 31. , And a printed matter (for pre-cut seal) outlet 32 and a front door opening / closing key 33 are arranged.
[0044]
The maintenance key 24 is a key for switching between a normal operation mode in which a customer can be accepted and a management mode in which an administrator performs setting and maintenance of the image print system. In the management mode, color correction for outputting the printed matter output from the printer in the same manner as the standard color information can be performed as necessary. The speaker 25 reproduces voice, BGM, sound effects, etc. during standby or during operation.
[0045]
The coin insertion slot 26 or the bill insertion slot 28 is provided to pay a fee. The coin return lever 27 is used when coins are jammed. Further, when the coin return lever 27 is turned, or when there is change with respect to the inserted amount, it is discharged from the change return port 29.
[0046]
The receipt take-out port 30 is provided with a receipt issuing means inside the main body 1a, and a receipt on which a collected amount and order contents are printed is issued.
[0047]
The printed matter (for standard printing) take-out port 31 and the printed matter (for pre-cut seal) take-out port 32 include an output device inside the main body, and the printed matter is printed immediately and discharged to the take-out ports 31 and 32.
[0048]
Further, the front door can be opened and closed by turning the front door opening / closing key 33, and maintenance of each device installed inside the main body 1a can be performed by opening the front door. Inside the main body 1 a, the respective main bodies are installed corresponding to the screen of the monitor 21 with a touch panel, the insertion ports 21 a to 21 e of each recording medium, and the reading surface of the scanner 22. In addition, a volume adjusting unit is installed corresponding to the speaker 25. Furthermore, coin coins (coin processing devices) that perform coin identification, storage, and change return corresponding to the coin insertion slot 26, the coin return lever 27, the bill insertion slot 28, and the change return slot 29, and banknote identification. A bill burr (banknote processing device) for storing and a safe for storing coins when the coin mech is full are installed. Furthermore, a receipt printer is installed corresponding to the receipt outlet 30. Furthermore, printers are installed corresponding to the printed matter outlet 31 and the printed matter outlet 32.
[0049]
In addition, although it cannot be clearly recognized from the appearance, the main body 1a includes a personal computer including a control unit for controlling each device of the main body 1a, a power supply box for converting voltage, and a control unit at the time of power failure. An uninterruptible power supply that prevents damage to the CPU and hard disk is installed.
[0050]
Next, an operation outline (processing procedure) of the printing system of the present invention will be described.
[0051]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the print processing procedure. For easy understanding, reference numerals are given to portions corresponding to the printing apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, but the present invention is not limited to this form.
[0052]
The printing apparatus 1 uses a first image input unit 11 or a second image input unit 12 as the image input unit 3 to store media (FD or other media) on which image data captured by a digital camera or the like or other image data is recorded. Image data is input from a digital camera or the like via a smart media or an I / O device (step S101). From the input image data, the image data input by an image processing program as the image extraction means 4 is extracted (step S102). The printing apparatus 1 activates a selection program for selecting a selection method for selecting a specific image from the extracted image data. When this selection program is executed, a selection screen for selecting specific image data from the image data input on the screen of the printing apparatus is displayed (step S103). The user inputs (selects) a selection method for selecting a specific image using the external input means 6 (step S104), and specifies the image according to the selection method (step S105).
[0053]
FIG. 5 is a selection screen for selecting image data to be displayed on the screen.
[0054]
As illustrated, the screen 40 includes selection items 40a, 40a, 40a, options 40b, 40b,... 40b and input frames 40c, 40c, such as the number of images to be displayed on the screen, an extension, and date. It is composed of By selecting from the options 40b or inputting into the input frame 40c, image data that meets the conditions is displayed on the screen.
[0055]
In addition, the display screen is not limited to the form for selecting the display method. For example, items to be displayed according to the newest or oldest creation date and time of the image file data input by the customer, the ascending order of the names of the image file data, Items to be displayed in descending order, items to be displayed according to the display order recorded in a text file, etc. may be provided to set the order of display on the screen.
[0056]
Next, search means for specifying image data is selected from the displayed image data.
[0057]
FIG. 6 shows a selection screen for selecting a search means. As shown in the figure, the screen 45 appropriately selects a plurality of image data, narrows down the specific image data, and selects a selection button 46 as a selection selection means for searching for the specific image data. Display data (for example, 9 images), browse the next screen or the previous screen, or skip the screen (page) on which unspecified image data is displayed, and transfer specific image data As a skip selection button 47 as a skip search means for searching, and as a list display search means for displaying information data of input image data on the screen and searching for image data from information data such as names. List display search button 48.
[0058]
In addition, it is not limited to the form of the selection screen for selecting the above search method. For example, after displaying a list of input image file data, input the creation date and time of the image file, the name and condition of the image file, and enter the keyword For example, the search may be performed by narrowing down the conditions.
[0059]
FIG. 7 shows a selection example when the narrowing selection button is selected. 7 extracts the image data input by the input unit as the image input means and images 1 to n that match the conditions selected on the selection screen of FIG. 5, and together with a screen 46a on which the extracted image is displayed. Next, a next turn button 40b and a front turn button 46c are provided on the left and right of the screen. The predetermined part (lower right corner in the figure) includes a confirmation button 46d for specifying an image.
[0060]
The user selects an image by touching the image (for example, A to C) in the displayed screen. There can be any number of choices. If there are a large number of images, the next turn button 46b is pressed to display the next screen and select another image. By selecting the confirmation button 46d, only a plurality of images selected in the screen FIG. 7A are extracted, and the extracted images are displayed again. Next, on the next screen or the like, an image is selected in the same manner as the operation performed in FIG. The above operation is repeated until the image is narrowed down on one screen (9 images here). Finally, a specific image X is selected from the images, and the confirm button 46d is selected to specify the image X (see FIG. 7B).
[0061]
Thus, the narrowing search means is selected by the display means for displaying the image data input by the image input means 3 as an image, the selection means for selecting the displayed image, and the selection means. Extraction means for extracting only the image and redisplay means for redisplaying the image extracted by the extraction means are provided. Therefore, in a plurality of images displayed on the screen, by selecting an arbitrary image from the images, the image selection range can be gradually narrowed to narrow down the image. You can search.
[0062]
FIG. 8 shows a selection example when the skip selection button is selected. FIG. 8 extracts the image data input by the input unit as the image input means and images 1 to n that match the conditions selected on the selection screen of FIG. 5, and the extracted images are for each predetermined number of screens. Along with the screen 47a displayed by being paged, a page number is assigned to each screen (page) that has been paged. On the left and right of the screen, a next turn button 47b for displaying the next page and a front turn button 47c for displaying the previous page are provided. In addition, the predetermined part is provided with a number part 47e that lists only the page numbers 47f, 47f,... 47f of the entire screen, and the page (screen) is selected by selecting the page number 47f desired by the customer. It can be displayed (specific). The predetermined part (lower right corner in the figure) is provided with a confirmation button 47d for confirming the image. As in FIG. 7, in the case of skip selection, images cannot be narrowed down by selecting images one after another as in the narrowing selection shown above. In the case of skip selection, the next page turning button 47b and the previous page turning button 47c are used to select a specific image X while displaying another image (turning the screen) and to select the confirmation button 47d. Is identified. Further, the screen may be skipped according to the page number, a desired screen may be displayed, and the image data may be searched.
[0063]
As described above, the skip search means includes a dividing means for dividing the image of the image data input by the image input means for each predetermined number of screens, and a page number for each page divided by the dividing means. Urging means for attaching, display means for displaying a screen comprising image data and page numbers processed by the dividing means and urging means, and for viewing the screen of the next page or the previous page A turning means and a screen specifying means for specifying a desired screen by the page number assigned by the biasing means are provided. Therefore, it is possible to easily search for specific image data by skipping the screen by the turning means or the page number.
[0064]
FIG. 9 shows a selection example when the list display search button is selected. In FIG. 9, information data of image data input by an input unit as an image input means is extracted item by item (for example, name, file type, update date, size, etc.), and the selection screen (desired information) shown in FIG. Only image data that matches the information entered on the screen for inputting information data related to the data is extracted and displayed in a list on the screen. Specifically, as shown in the figure, a screen 48a including an item column 48b such as a name, file type, update date, size, etc., a check box 48c, and information data 48d is displayed. The user checks the check box 48c based on the information data 49. By checking 49, an image is specified. When there are a plurality of checks 49, a screen similar to that shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8 is displayed, and an image is specified by selecting an image from the screen.
[0065]
As described above, the list display search means includes an extraction means for extracting information data of the image data input by the image input means for each item, an input means for inputting information data related to desired information data, Display means for displaying only a list of matching information data by comparing the information data input by the input means with the information data extracted by the extraction means; Therefore, when the customer inputs information data related to the desired information data to the input means, image data related to the input information data is displayed in a list on the display means, so that specific image data can be easily searched. be able to.
[0066]
When the user selects the selection method (image specifying method) and image data is specified in accordance with the selected method, the image data is edited by the editing means 8 and displayed on the touch panel-equipped monitor 21 by the display means 9. Is displayed.
[0067]
An example of the displayed screen is shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is provided with color tone conversion means for converting the color tone of an image. Specifically, as shown in the figure, a screen 50 for displaying the color tone of the image, a color balance as a type for converting the color tone under the screen 50, contrast, sharpness, brightness, Selection items 51, 51... 51 including blur and a confirmation button 53 are provided. Further, a selection frame in which the tone levels 52, 52... 52 are divided stepwise is provided below each selection item. For example, in the case of color balance, a desired color balance can be obtained by adjusting the intensity stepwise for each color element (yellow <Y>, magenta <M>, cyan <C>). In contrast, the contrast is enhanced as it is at the right end. If it is sharper, the farthest right is the sharper. If it is brighter, it becomes brighter the farthest right.
[0068]
The user selects one of the divided frames among the selection frames according to his / her preference, thereby converting the color tone of the specified image. Each time a selection frame is selected, the color tone conversion program is activated, the color tone is converted, and the image is redisplayed on the screen 50.
[0069]
Thus, the color tone conversion means 7 displays the items for converting the color tone of the specific image data searched by the search means 5a and the color tone level of the items, and the display means displays the color tone levels. Changing means for changing the adjusted tone level. Therefore, since the color tone level of the specific image data can be changed by the changing means, the color tone of the image data can be easily converted into the color tone intended and output. Further, the display means for displaying the specific image data and the redisplay means for redisplaying the specific image data after the color tone level is changed by the changing means are provided. You can check the image data.
[0070]
Another screen example to be displayed is shown in FIG. FIG. 11 shows specific image data searched by the search means and image data having a different color tone converted to a preset color tone. Specifically, as shown in the figure, a screen 55 on which G01 to n images 55a to 55i are displayed and a confirmation button 56 are provided. The screen 55 is color-converted to a preset color tone when the screen color-tone conversion program is started, and, for example, standard 55a, monochrome tone 55b, sepia tone 55c, emboss tone 55d, contour tone 55e are displayed on one screen. Images such as mosaic tone 55f, gray scale tone 55g, and index tone 55h are displayed.
[0071]
The user can select a specific image by touching the specific image from among the G01 to n images according to his / her preference.
[0072]
It is also possible to arbitrarily change the color balance of an image using a similar user interface.
[0073]
That is, a certain color image is arranged at the position of the screen 55, and images having different color elements of the same image are changed and the color balance is adjusted on the surrounding screens 55a to 55i. For example, for a color image located at the center 55, an image with an enhanced green element is arranged at 55a, an image with an enhanced yellow element is arranged at 55b, and an image with an enhanced red element is arranged at 55c. In addition, in the other 55d to 55i, an image in which a specific color element is strengthened is arranged.
[0074]
If the user wants to enhance red among the color elements of the central image, the user touches 55c. Then, the image at 55c (the image in which red is strengthened) moves to the center 55. Along with the movement, images having different color elements are displayed in 55a to 55i in the same positional relationship as before the movement with the red-enhanced image as a reference.
[0075]
If the user wants to enhance the red color component of an image, the image at the position 55c may be touched continuously until the red reaches an arbitrary intensity. In addition, by performing the same operation for other color elements, it is possible to easily obtain an arbitrary color tone desired by the user.
[0076]
Thus, the color tone conversion means 7 converts the color tone of the specific image data searched by the search means 5a into a preset color tone and displays a plurality of image data having different color tones, and the display means. Selecting means for selecting desired image data from the image data displayed by the above. For this reason, it is possible to easily obtain an image converted into the color tone intended by simply selecting specific image data from the image data having different color tones displayed by the display means.
[0077]
In this way, the user can specify the image and select the color tone of the specified image data by the external input means 6 (step S106), and convert it into a favorite image. The identified and converted image is edited again by the editing unit 8, displayed on the monitor 21 with the touch panel by the display unit 9, and then printed and output by the output unit 10 (step S107).
[0078]
Further, when there are a plurality of image data, the number of image data to be stored in one screen may be settable. At that time, an upper limit of the number of images to be displayed may be set.
[0079]
As mentioned above, although the example of the function of the printing apparatus was shown, the printing system of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and can be implemented in various forms.
[0080]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the printing system of the present invention, desired image data can be easily retrieved from a plurality of image data. Further, the color tone of the image data can be changed to the color tone intended by the user and output as a printed matter.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic operation diagram of a printing system of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a system diagram of the printing apparatus.
FIG. 3 is an external view of a printing apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a print processing procedure.
FIG. 5 is a selection screen for selecting image data to be displayed on the screen.
FIG. 6 is a selection screen for selecting a search means.
FIGS. 7A and 7B show a selection example when a narrowing selection button is selected, FIG. 7A is an image data selection diagram, and FIG. 7B is an image data specification diagram;
FIG. 8 is a selection example when a skip selection button is selected.
FIG. 9 is a selection example when a list display search button is selected.
FIG. 10 is a screen display example for performing color tone conversion of specific image data.
FIG. 11 is another screen display example for performing color tone conversion of specific image data.
[Explanation of symbols]
3 Image input means
4 Image extraction means
5 selection means
5a Search means
7 Color tone conversion means
9 Display means
10 Output means
11 First image input unit
12 Second image input unit
13 Input / display section
14 Output section
17 Memory unit
46 Refinement search means
47 Skip search means
48 List display search means

Claims (6)

Image input means for inputting a plurality of image data, image processing means for processing specific image data into a desired output format among the plurality of image data input by the image input means, In a printing system comprising: output means for outputting image data subjected to image processing by the image processing means as printed matter;
A search unit for searching for specific image data from the plurality of image data input by the image input unit;
The search means further includes a narrow search means for narrowing down image data and searching for specific image data while appropriately selecting a plurality of image data,
The narrowing search means is
Display means for displaying the image data input by the image input means;
Selecting means for selecting at least one image data from the displayed image data;
Re-display means for re-displaying the selected plurality of image data when a plurality of image data is selected by the selection means;
A printing system comprising: Image input means for inputting a plurality of image data, image processing means for processing specific image data into a desired output format among the plurality of image data input by the image input means, In a printing system comprising: output means for outputting image data subjected to image processing by the image processing means as printed matter;
A search unit for searching for specific image data from the plurality of image data input by the image input unit;
The search means includes
Skip the screen where the image data is displayed in pages and display a predetermined screen, skip search means to search for specific image data, and narrow down and specify the image data while selecting multiple image data appropriately And a refinement search means for searching image data of
The skip search means is
Dividing means for dividing the image data input by the image input means into a predetermined number of screens;
An urging means for assigning a page number to each screen divided into pages by the dividing means;
Display means for displaying page numbers of all screens attached by the urging means to each of the screens divided into pages by the dividing means,
By selecting the page number, a screen specified by the page number is displayed,
The narrowing search means is
Display means for displaying the image data input by the image input means;
Selecting means for selecting at least one image data from the displayed image data;
Re-display means for re-displaying the selected plurality of image data when a plurality of image data is selected by the selection means;
A printing system comprising: The search means further comprises a list display search means for displaying a list of image data information data to search for specific image data,
The list display search means includes an extraction means for extracting information data of the image data input by the image input means by item, an input means for inputting information data related to desired information data, and the input means claim 1 or, characterized in that display means for the information has been extracted data by the extracting means and the input information data to list only the information data which matches are compared, it is provided by 3. The printing system according to 2 . Printing system of any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the color tone conversion means for converting the color image data are provided. Display means for displaying the item for converting the color tone of the specific image data searched by the search means and the color tone level of the item, and the color tone level displayed by the display means The printing system according to claim 4 , further comprising changing means for changing The color tone conversion means converts the color tone of the specific image data searched by the search means to a preset color tone and displays a plurality of image data having different color tones, and the display means displays 5. The printing system according to claim 4 , further comprising selection means for selecting desired image data from the image data.

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