JP3854795B2 - Image processing apparatus, image processing apparatus control method, and storage medium storing computer-readable program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus capable of recording or reading image data based on an image automatic print designation format on a recording medium, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in order to print an image of a digital camera, it has been necessary to obtain the following procedures (1) to (3).
(1) An image to be printed is selected using an image viewer (CRT, crystal monitor, etc.) or other means.
(2) Specify the printing method (image layout, print mode, etc.).
(3) Start printing.
[0003]
These procedures may be performed by the digital camera itself, or may be performed by another device such as a printer with a reading function via a medium (smart media, compact flash, etc.) on which the digital camera image is recorded. There is also.
[0004]
Further, these procedures are recorded in a file or the like in advance, and by simply designating the file, a format for automatically performing image selection, print mode designation, etc. printing, for example, Digital Print Order File Format (DPOF) Is also available.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above conventional example, there is no means for pre-designating and recording the image processing means and the procedure. For this reason, if an image processing procedure is necessary, such as when data such as a photo frame is to be covered, it has to be set every time printing is performed, and it has been pointed out that the efficiency is low.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to allow further image data and processed data after an operator allows a composite image to be combined from image data and processed data. When the selection operation is completed, information on the combination of the image data designated by the designation unit and the processed data selected by the selection unit is recorded on the recording medium as a file based on the image automatic print designation format. Thus, when performing automatic printing according to the image automatic print designation format, an operation capable of outputting a print result subjected to image processing according to the image data read from the recording medium according to the combination information and the specified processed data It is to provide a mechanism capable of constructing an image processing system that is excellent in performance and convenient.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An image processing apparatus according to the present invention has the following characteristic configuration.
An image processing apparatus capable of recording or reading image data on a recording medium based on an automatic image printing designation format, and designating means for designating image data to be printed from among the image data recorded on the recording medium; The operator accepts the displayed combined image, the selecting means for selecting the processed data to be combined with the image data specified by the specifying means, the display means for displaying an image obtained by combining the image data and the processed data, When the selection operation of further image data and processed data is finished, information on the combination of the image data specified by the specifying means and the processed data selected by the selecting means is based on the image automatic print specification format. Control means for recording the file on the recording medium as a file.
[0008]
An image processing apparatus control method according to the present invention has the following characteristic configuration.
An image processing apparatus control method capable of recording or reading image data on a recording medium based on an automatic image printing designation format, wherein image data to be printed is designated from the image data recorded on the recording medium The operator selects the specifying step, the selecting step for selecting the processed data to be combined with the image data specified in the specifying step, the displaying step for displaying the image obtained by combining the image data and the processed data, and the displayed combined image. When the selection operation of further image data and processing data is completed, information on the combination of the image data specified by the specifying step and the processing data selected by the selecting step is displayed in the image automatic print specification format. to have, a step of recording on the recording medium as a file based on And it features.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0016]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes an image processing apparatus. Reference numeral 10 denotes a photographing lens, 12 denotes a shutter having a diaphragm function, 14 denotes an image sensor that converts an optical image into an electric signal, and 16 denotes an A / D converter that converts an analog signal output of the image sensor 14 into a digital signal.
[0017]
A timing generation circuit 18 supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the image sensor 14, the A / D converter 16, and the D / A converter 26. The timing generation circuit 18 is controlled by the memory control circuit 22 and the system control circuit 50.
[0018]
An image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined pixel interpolation processing and color conversion processing on the data from the A / D converter 16 or the data from the memory control circuit 22. Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined calculation processing using the captured image data, and the system control circuit 50 controls the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42 based on the obtained calculation result. TTL (through-the-lens) AF (autofocus) processing, AE (automatic exposure) processing, and EF (flash pre-emission) processing are performed.
[0019]
Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined arithmetic processing using the captured image data, and also performs TTL AWB (auto white balance) processing based on the obtained arithmetic result.
[0020]
A memory control circuit 22 controls the A / D converter 16, the timing generation circuit 18, the image processing circuit 20, the image display memory 24, the D / A converter 26 memory 30, and the compression / decompression circuit 32. The data of the A / D converter 16 is written into the image display memory 24 or the memory 30 via the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22 or the data of the A / D converter 16 is directly passed through the memory control circuit 22. It is.
[0021]
Reference numeral 24 denotes an image display memory, 26 denotes a D / A converter, 28 denotes an image display unit including a TFT LCD, and the image data for display written in the image display memory 24 passes through the D / A converter 26. Displayed by the image display unit 28.
If the image data captured using the image display unit 28 is sequentially displayed, the electronic viewfinder function can be realized.
[0022]
Further, the image display unit 28 can arbitrarily turn on / off the display according to an instruction from the system control circuit 50. When the display is turned off, the power consumption of the image processing apparatus 100 can be greatly reduced. Can do.
[0023]
Further, the image display unit 28 is coupled to the main body of the image processing apparatus 100 by a rotatable hinge unit, and an electronic finder function, a reproduction display function, and various display functions can be used by setting a free orientation and angle. Is possible.
[0024]
Further, it is possible to store the display portion of the image display unit 28 toward the image processing apparatus 100. In this case, the display state of the image display unit 28 is detected by the image display unit open / close detection means 106 by detecting the storage state. Can be stopped.
[0025]
Reference numeral 30 denotes a memory for storing captured still images and moving images, and has a sufficient storage capacity to store a predetermined number of still images and a predetermined time of moving images.
[0026]
This makes it possible to write a large amount of images to the memory 30 at high speed even in continuous shooting or panoramic shooting in which a plurality of still images are continuously shot.
[0027]
The memory 30 can also be used as a work area for the system control circuit 50.
[0028]
A compression / delay circuit 32 compresses and decompresses image data by adaptive discrete cosine transform (ADCT) or the like, reads an image stored in the memory 30, performs compression processing or decompression processing, and stores the processed data in the memory. Write to 30.
[0029]
Reference numeral 40 denotes an exposure control unit which has a flash dimming function by cooperating with the flash 48 by cooperating with a shutter 48 having an aperture function. Reference numeral 42 denotes distance measurement control means for controlling the focusing of the photographing lens 10. The exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42 are controlled using the TTL method. Based on the calculation result obtained by calculating the captured image data by the image processing circuit 20, the system control circuit 50 performs the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement. Control is performed on the control means 42.
[0030]
Reference numeral 44 denotes zoom control means for controlling zooming of the photographing lens 10, and reference numeral 46 denotes barrier control means for controlling the operation of the protection means 102 which is a barrier.
[0031]
Reference numeral 48 denotes a connector, which is also called an accessory shoe, and includes an electrical contact with the flash device 400 and a mechanical fixing means. Reference numeral 50 denotes a system control circuit that controls the entire image processing apparatus 100, and reference numeral 52 denotes a memory that stores constants, variables, programs, and the like for operation of the system control circuit 50.
[0032]
Reference numeral 54 denotes a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device or a speaker that displays an operation state or a message using characters, images, sounds, or the like in accordance with execution of a program in the system control circuit 50. One or a plurality of places are provided near the operation unit in an easily visible position, and are configured by, for example, a combination of an LCD, an LED, a sound generation element, and the like.
[0033]
The display unit 54 has a part of its function installed in the optical viewfinder 104. Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed on the LCD or the like includes single shot / continuous shooting display, self-timer display, compression rate display, recording pixel number display, recording number display, remaining image number display, shutter Speed display, Aperture value display, Exposure compensation display, Flash display, Red-eye reduction display, Macro shooting display, Buzzer setting display, Clock battery level display, Battery level display, Error display, Information display with numbers, Recording medium 150, There are 160 attachment / detachment status display, communication I / F operation display, date / time display, display of recorded image data, display of photo frame data to be combined with image data at the time of printing, and the like.
[0034]
Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed in the optical viewfinder 104 includes in-focus display, camera shake warning display, flash charge display, shutter speed display, aperture value display, exposure correction display, and the like.
[0035]
Reference numeral 56 denotes an electrically erasable / recordable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM. Reference numerals 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, and 70 are operation means for inputting various operation instructions of the system control circuit 50, and may be a single unit such as a switch, dial, touch panel, pointing by line-of-sight detection, a voice recognition device, or the like. Consists of multiple combinations.
[0036]
Here, a specific description of these operating means will be given.
[0037]
Reference numeral 60 denotes a mode dial switch, which can switch and set various function modes such as power-off, automatic shooting mode, shooting mode, vanorama shooting mode, playback mode, multi-screen playback / erase mode, and PC connection mode.
[0038]
A shutter switch (SWl) 62 is turned on during the operation of a shutter button (not shown), and AF (auto focus) processing, AE (auto exposure) processing, AWB (auto white balance) processing, and EF (flash pre-flash) processing. Instruct the start of the operation.
[0039]
Reference numeral 64 denotes a shutter switch (SW2) which is turned on when a shutter button (not shown) is completed, and a signal read from the image sensor 14 is stored in the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16 and the memory control circuit 22. Exposure processing, development processing using operations in the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22, image data is read out from the memory 30 and compressed by the compression / decompression circuit 32, and the image is recorded on the recording medium 150 or the recording medium 160. It instructs the start of a series of processes called recording processes for writing data.
[0040]
Reference numeral 66 denotes an image display ON / OFF switch which can set ON / OFF of the image display unit 28. With this function, when taking an image using the optical viewfinder 104, it is possible to save power by cutting off the current supply to the image display unit 28 including a TFT LCD or the like.
[0041]
68 is a single-shot / continuous-shot switch. When the shutter switch (SW2) 64 is pressed, the single-shot mode in which one frame is shot and the camera is in a standby state and continuous shooting is performed while the shutter switch (SW2) 64 is pressed. You can set the continuous shooting mode to continue.
[0042]
Reference numeral 70 denotes an operation unit composed of various buttons, a touch panel, etc., a menu button, a set button, a macro button, a multi-screen playback page break button, a flash setting button, a single shooting / continuous shooting / self-timer switching button, menu movement + (plus) Button, menu shift-(minus) button, playback image shift + (plus) button, playback image-(minus) button, shooting quality selection button, exposure compensation button, date / time setting button, panorama mode shooting and playback Selection / switch button for setting selection and switching of various functions at the time of execution, button for starting sound recording, determination / execution button for setting determination and execution of various functions at the time of shooting and playback in panorama mode, etc. , Image display 0N / OFF switch to set ON / OFF of image display unit 28, shooting Quick review function for automatically replaying image data captured later. Quick review function ON / OFF switch. Selects the compression ratio of JPEC compression or CCDRAW mode for digitizing the image sensor signal and recording it on the recording medium. A compression mode switch that is a switch for selecting, a playback mode, a multi-screen playback / erase mode, a playback mode switch that can set each function mode such as a PC connection mode, etc. Alternatively, a playback switch for instructing the start of a playback operation that is read from the recording medium and displayed by the image display unit 28, a drive button for changing the active drive, and a playback display switching button for switching between single and multiple display during playback , Incidental information of recorded images There is an information display button or the like for Shimesuru.
[0043]
Reference numeral 80 denotes a power supply control means, which includes a battery detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch circuit for switching a block to be energized, etc., and detects the presence / absence of a battery, the type of battery, the remaining battery level, and the detection result In addition, the DC-DC converter is controlled based on an instruction from the system control circuit 50, and a necessary voltage is supplied to each unit including the recording medium for a necessary period.
[0044]
Reference numerals 82 and 84 denote connectors, and 86 denotes a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium battery, a secondary battery such as a NiCd battery, NiMH battery, or Li battery, an AC adapter, or the like.
[0045]
90 and 94 are interfaces (I / F) with a recording medium such as a memory card and a hard disk, 92 and 96 are connectors for connecting to a recording medium such as a memory card and a hard disk, and 98 is a recording medium connected to the connector 92 or the connector 96. 150 or recording medium attachment / detachment detection means for detecting whether or not the recording medium 160 is attached.
[0046]
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that there are two interfaces and connectors for attaching the recording medium. Of course, the interface and the connector for attaching the recording medium may have a single or a plurality of systems and any number of systems. Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with combining the interface and connector of a different standard.
[0047]
The interface and the connector may be configured using a PCMCIA card, a CF (compact flash) card, or the like that conforms to a standard.
[0048]
Further, when the interface 90 and the interface 94, and the connector 92 and the connector 96 are configured using a PCMCIA card, a CF (compact flash) card, or the like, a LAN card, a modem card, a USB card, an IEEE 1394 card, By connecting various communication cards such as P1284 card, SCSI card, PHS and other communication cards, image data and management information attached to the image data are transferred to and from peripheral devices such as other computers and printers. be able to.
[0049]
Reference numeral 102 denotes a protection unit that is a barrier that prevents the imaging unit from being soiled or damaged by covering the imaging unit including the photographing lens 10 of the image processing apparatus 100.
[0050]
Reference numeral 104 denotes an optical finder, which can take an image using only the optical finder without using the electronic finder function of the image display unit 28. In the optical viewfinder 104, some functions of the display unit 54, such as (focus display, camera shake warning display, flash charge display, shutter speed display, aperture value display, exposure correction display, etc., are installed.
[0051]
Reference numeral 106 denotes an image display unit open / close detection unit, which can detect whether the image display unit 28 is in a storage state in which the display portion of the image display unit 28 is stored in the image processing apparatus 100.
[0052]
Here, if the storage state is detected, the display operation of the image display unit 28 can be stopped and unnecessary power consumption can be prohibited.
A communication unit 110 has various communication functions such as RS232-C, USB, IEEE1394, P1284, SCSI, modem, LAN, and wireless communication.
[0053]
Reference numeral 112 denotes a connector for connecting the image processing apparatus 100 to another device by the communication unit 110, and an antenna in the case of wireless communication.
[0054]
Reference numeral 150 denotes a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk. The recording medium 150 includes a recording unit 160 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, or the like, an interface 154 with the image processing apparatus 100, and a connector for connecting to the image processing apparatus 100. 156. Reference numeral 160 denotes a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk.
[0055]
The storage medium 160 includes a recording unit 162 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, or the like, an interface 164 with the image processing apparatus 100, and a connector 166 that connects to the image processing apparatus 100. Reference numeral 174 denotes a flash device. Reference numeral 172 denotes a connector for connecting to the accessory shoe of the image processing apparatus 100. A flash unit 174 has an AF auxiliary light projecting function and a flash light control function.
[0056]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention. In addition, S101-S105 show each step.
[0057]
First, in step S101, a photograph to be registered for automatic printing is selected by operating the operation unit 70 while displaying photographed image data displayed on the display unit 54 shown in FIG. As a selection method, for example, an arbitrary method using the user I / F prepared in the system can be considered, such as selecting a desired image while viewing the viewer.
[0058]
In step S102, a photo frame prepared in advance is selected. The selection method is arbitrary as in step S101.
[0059]
In step S103, the user is asked whether the combination of the selected photo and frame is allowed. Here, for example, the determination is made by outputting an image obtained by combining the two to a display device.
[0060]
Next, in step S104, it is determined whether it is necessary to further repeat the image and frame selection operation. If continuation is selected here, the process returns to step S101 and the same operation is performed for other images. If the end is selected, the combination of the image and the frame selected so far is stored in a file (for example, a DPOF file in the recording unit 152) in accordance with the automatic print format to be used (S105), and the process ends. To do.
[0061]
Although the photo frame is prepared in advance, it may be fixedly stored in advance in a storage means built in the system or may be supplied from an external medium.
[0062]
As described above, it is possible to obtain a very wide range of combinations of processing means by using means for individually corresponding frames to an image to be automatically printed.
[0063]
[Second Embodiment]
A feature of the present embodiment is an example in which the same frame is designated collectively for a plurality of selected images.
[0064]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention. Note that S201 to S205 indicate each step.
[0065]
First, in a loop from step S201 to step S202, a plurality of images to be automatically printed are selected based on an operation instruction similar to that in the first embodiment.
[0066]
In this selection operation, in addition to the method of selecting and adding images one by one as in this example, for example, the start position and end position of images sorted according to a certain rule are designated by an arbitrary method, It can also be done by means of selecting all the images contained therein.
[0067]
Next, in step S203, a photo frame to be applied to at least one image selected above is selected based on the same operation instruction as in the first embodiment. Finally, in step S204, it is determined whether the selected common frame is OK. If it is determined that it is not OK, the process returns to step S201. If it is determined that it is OK, the first embodiment is determined in step S205. Is stored in a designated file (for example, a DPOF file in the recording unit 152) using the same method as described above, and the process is terminated. As described above, it is possible to increase the efficiency by selecting a plurality of images to be automatically printed and using a means for combining them with a photo frame.
[0068]
[Third Embodiment]
The present embodiment is an example in which the same photo frame (common photo frame) is combined with all the photos when automatic printing is designated collectively.
[0069]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention. S301 to S303 indicate each step.
[0070]
First, in step S301, a desired frame is selected based on an operation instruction similar to that in the first embodiment. Next, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the selected content is OK. If it is determined that it is not OK, the process returns to step S301. If it is determined that it is OK, in step S303, a print designation file (for example, recording) is determined. The DPOF file in the unit 152 is stored based on the same operation instruction as in the first embodiment.
[0071]
As described above, it is possible to increase the efficiency in automatic print designation by providing means for automatically specifying all of the included images at once and means for selecting a photo frame to be combined therewith.
[0072]
In addition, when the first to third embodiments are simultaneously implemented, a means for switching between these modes may be added.
[0073]
It is also possible to separately provide a selection means for determining whether or not to perform automatic printing.
[0074]
Furthermore, as an automatic print designation to be applied, it is added that it can be applied to all types including the so-called DPOF format.
[0075]
According to each of the above-described embodiments, when creating a print designation file corresponding to an automatic print format such as DPOF, there is provided a procedure for selecting at least one image and a photo frame corresponding to the image. By recording together with the designation, it is possible to automate the processing output of the image. This has the effect of increasing the efficiency of image output.
[0076]
The configuration of a data processing program that can be read by an image processing system to which the image processing apparatus according to the present invention can be applied will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.
[0077]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a memory map of a storage medium for storing various data processing programs that can be read by an image processing system to which the image processing apparatus according to the present invention can be applied.
[0078]
Although not particularly illustrated, information for managing a program group stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons may also be stored.
[0079]
Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs in the computer, and a program for decompressing when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.
[0080]
The functions shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Is.
[0081]
As described above, a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the programmed program code.
[0082]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0083]
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, an EEPROM, or the like is used. it can.
[0084]
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
[0085]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0086]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, after the operator allows a synthesized image to be synthesized from the image data and the processed data, when the selection operation for further image data and processed data is finished, the designation is performed. Since the information of the combination of the image data designated by the means and the processed data selected by the selection means is recorded on the recording medium as a file based on the image automatic print designation format, automatic printing is performed according to the image automatic print designation format. In this case, an image processing system having excellent operability and high convenience that can output a print result subjected to image processing according to image data read from a recording medium according to the combination information and specified processing data. Can be built.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by an image processing system to which the image processing apparatus according to the present invention can be applied.
[Explanation of symbols]
50 System Control Circuit 54 Display Unit 70 Operation Unit 150 Recording Medium

Claims (7)

An image processing apparatus capable of recording or reading image data on a recording medium based on an automatic image printing designation format,
Designating means for designating image data to be printed from image data recorded on the recording medium;
Selecting means for selecting processed data to be combined with image data designated by the designation means;
Display means for displaying an image obtained by combining the image data and the processed data;
The combination of the image data specified by the specifying means and the processed data selected by the selecting means when the operator allows the displayed composite image and finishes the selection operation of further image data and processed data. Control means for recording the information on the recording medium as a file based on the image automatic print designation format .   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the file based on the image automatic print designation format is a DPOF file. A first selection mode for selecting different processed data for each photo image designated for printing in the recording medium;
A second selection mode for selecting processing data in common for a plurality of images designated for printing in the recording medium;
A third selection mode for selecting processing data that is common to all the photographic images recorded on the recording medium,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a switching unit that switches between the first, second, and third selection modes . An image processing apparatus control method capable of recording or reading image data on a recording medium based on an automatic image print designation format,
A designation step for designating image data to be printed from among the image data recorded on the recording medium;
A selection step of selecting processing data to be combined with the image data specified in the specifying step;
A display step for displaying an image obtained by combining the image data and the processed data;
The combination of the image data specified by the specifying step and the processing data selected by the selection step when the operator allows the displayed composite image and the selection operation of further image data and processing data is finished. Recording the information on the recording medium as a file based on the image automatic print designation format;
A control method for an image processing apparatus, comprising:   5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the file based on the image automatic print designation format is a DPOF file. A first selection step of selecting different processed data for each photo image designated for printing in the recording medium;
A second selection step of selecting processing data that is commonly used for a plurality of images designated for printing in the recording medium;
A third selection step of selecting processing data in common for all the photographic images recorded on the recording medium;
6. The method of controlling an image processing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a switching step of switching between the first, second, and third selection steps . A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing the control method for an image processing apparatus according to claim 4 .

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