JP3888257B2 - Image processing apparatus and image processing method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing technique for trimming an image.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a computer can easily process and edit captured image data by using image processing software. These processing processes include trimming (cutout), rotation / zoom (enlargement), and the like. These processes are performed by displaying an image represented by image data on a display and selecting “trimming”, “rotation”, or “zoom” from the processing menu. When the “trimming” operation is selected, the user drags the area of the graphic displayed on the screen with the mouse and arbitrarily sets the trimming area, thereby specifying the cutout size and position of the image. An image determined by the cutout size and position is cut out.
[0003]
When the “rotate” operation is selected, the rotation angle of the image is designated by pressing a button such as “+90 degrees”, “−90 degrees”, or “180 degrees” displayed on the screen, Rotate the image.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional technique, when trimming an image, the size and position of the trimming area must be manually set by the user. For this reason, in order to assign a trimmed image without a margin to a preset layout frame, the size and position of the trimming area must be set strictly, which is very complicated.
[0005]
In addition, when rotating, only the image to be trimmed rotates, and the trimming area remains in the state set before the rotation. There was a problem that it had to be set again and was very complicated.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the workability of processing relating to image rotation when trimming areas are set and trimmed.
[0007]
[Means for solving the problems and their functions and effects]
In order to solve at least a part of the above problems, the present invention provides an image processing apparatus as a first aspect. The image processing apparatus according to the first aspect is
Image input means for inputting image data;
Display control means for displaying an image based on the image data on a display device;
Association means for associating region information relating to an arbitrary allocation region among the plurality of allocation regions for allocating the image data with the image data;
Area designating means for designating a trimming area for trimming the image data by designating the similarity ratio and position of the shape of the allocated area represented by the associated area information;
Information generating means for generating trimming information for trimming the image data in the designated trimming region;
A gist is provided with a storage unit that stores the trimming information in association with the image data with which the region information is associated.
[0008]
As the predetermined figure, various shapes such as a rectangle, a square, an ellipse, a circle, a polygon, and a polygon can be set. Data for specifying these figures is stored in advance in the image processing apparatus or read from the outside, and the size of the area can be changed by setting a similarity ratio. In addition, it is preferable to make it movable as appropriate. Various methods can be used to set the similarity ratio of the region and move the position. However, using a pointing device such as a mouse is preferable because it can be easily set.
[0009]
If the similarity ratio can be set flexibly and “similarity ratio = 1” is included, trimming can be performed with the same size and shape as the predetermined figure, which is preferable.
[0010]
The trimming information preferably includes, for example, information on the relative position, shape, and size of the region to be trimmed on the image. Trimming processing based on the trimming information can be executed at various timings. For example, after the trimming information is generated, the image data may be trimmed immediately to update the image data. In this case, the trimming information may be deleted when the processing is completed. Further, when the image data and the trimming information are stored without performing the trimming process and the image is finally output, the image data and the trimming information may be stored together in one file. You may save as a separate file.
[0011]
According to the above aspect, when trimming an image and allocating it to an arbitrary allocation area, it can be easily allocated by setting a trimming area with a similar shape of the allocation area, thereby improving convenience. Can do.
[0012]
In the image processing apparatus of the present invention,
It is preferable that the image processing apparatus further includes a processed image display unit that displays the processed image trimmed by the trimming information on the display device.
[0013]
For example, the post-processing image display means may hide the pre-processing image and display the post-processing image, or may display the post-processing image in a different window from the pre-processing image. Displaying by the latter method is preferable in terms of work because the pre-processing image and the post-processing image can be confirmed simultaneously.
[0014]
In this way, the user can check the processed image and easily determine whether or not the designated area size and position are appropriate, so that convenience can be improved. When the area is re-designated, for example, the processed image may be re-displayed triggered by the completion of the area designation, or the image in the area being designated may be always displayed. Good.
[0015]
In the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect,
A rotation instruction input means for inputting an instruction to rotate the image and the designated trimming area;
An image rotation unit that rotates the image and the designated trimming area in accordance with the instruction may be provided.
[0016]
With the rotation instruction input means, for example, an angle to be rotated may be input, or an appropriate position may be set and input on a screen using a pointing device such as a mouse.
[0017]
By doing so, the image is rotated and the trimming area is also rotated. Therefore, after the image is rotated, it is not necessary to start trimming from the beginning, and the processing can be easily continued, so that convenience is improved. In addition, it is possible to trim a horizontally oriented image or an inverted image in a state where the image is placed upright.
[0018]
In the image processing apparatus of the present invention,
A post-processing image display means for displaying the post-processing image processed by the trimming information together with the image;
The image rotation means preferably rotates the image, the designated area, and the processed image.
[0019]
By doing so, the user can check the processed image, and for example, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the angle of the designated area is appropriate. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to start trimming from the beginning, it is possible to improve convenience.
[0020]
In the image processing apparatus of the present invention,
The rotation instruction input means may perform input by selecting an angle to be rotated from preset angles.
[0021]
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the labor for the user to input the angle for rotating the image, and it is possible to improve convenience. As a method for selecting an angle, for example, various modes such as rotating by pressing a button such as “+ 90 °” or “−45 °” are possible.
[0022]
In the image processing apparatus of the present invention, the user may arbitrarily input an angle to be rotated. By doing so, it is possible to rotate the image at a flexible set angle, and convenience is improved.
[0023]
In the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect,
In the layout information that defines a layout at the time of outputting the image data, the associating unit includes the area information regarding the arbitrary allocation area among the plurality of allocation areas included in the layout represented by the layout information; The image data may be associated.
[0024]
In this way, the trimming area can be set with a similar shape of the preset layout frame. For example, even when the trimmed image is allocated to the layout frame without a blank space, it can be easily performed.
[0025]
The present invention can be configured as an invention of an image processing method in addition to the configuration as the above-described image processing apparatus. In addition, the present invention can be realized in various modes such as a computer program for realizing these, a recording medium that records the program, and a data signal that includes the program and is embodied in a carrier wave. In addition, in each aspect, it is possible to apply the various additional elements shown above.
[0026]
When the present invention is configured as a computer program or a recording medium that records the program, the entire program for driving the image processing apparatus may be configured, or only the portion that performs the functions of the present invention is configured. It is also good. The recording medium includes a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a magneto-optical disk, an IC card, a ROM cartridge, a punch card, a printed matter on which a code such as a barcode is printed, an internal storage device of a computer, (RAM In addition, various computer-readable media such as a memory such as a ROM and an external storage device can be used.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following items.
A. First embodiment:
A1. System overview:
A2. Internal configuration:
A3. Trimming screen:
A4. Similarity ratio:
A5. Trimming information generation processing:
A6. Printing process:
B. Second embodiment:
B1. Rotation processing screen:
B2. Rotation processing:
C. Variation:
[0028]
A. First embodiment:
A1. System overview:
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image processing system via a network as a first embodiment. As shown in the figure, a local area network (LAN) is constructed in the network NW. The local area network LAN includes two client computers CL1 and CL2 (hereinafter referred to as “clients”), a server SV1, and a server SV1. Are connected to printers PT1 and PT2 connected to, and a router RT for communicating with the outside of the network NW. The network NW communicates with the center side server SV2 via the router RT and the Internet INT.
[0029]
The clients CL1 and CL2 are equipped with an image processing system, and a user designates a trimming area based on image data and layout information for each template, and includes trimming information including size, position, and shape information of the trimming area. Is generated. Each client transmits the generated trimming information to the server SV1 together with an image to be trimmed (hereinafter referred to as an original image) and a template. The server SV1 analyzes the received data, performs trimming and image allocation, and then performs printing using any one of the printers PT1 and PT2. The printers PT1 and PT2 perform printing based on the printing instruction.
[0030]
The server SV1 notifies the center side server SV2 of the number of pages that have been printed and the user information via the Internet INT. The center server SV2 charges the user based on the received information and charges the user.
[0031]
In this embodiment, the client CL1 generates trimming information based on the template and the original image data, and then sends the information to the server SV1. Consider a case where printing is performed based on the information received by the server SV1. Since the client CL1 is equipped with an image processing system that performs image processing, the client CL1 is hereinafter referred to as an image processing system 1000.
[0032]
A2. Internal configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration of the image processing system 1000 in the present embodiment. Here, the image processing system 1000 of the client CL1 is illustrated, but the client CL2 has the same configuration. The image processing system 1000 includes a main control unit 100, a communication unit 101, an image data storage unit 102, a display unit 103, a template storage unit 104, an image processing unit 105, an area designation unit 106, and an information generation unit. 107 and an instruction input unit 108. Each of these functional blocks is configured by software and is controlled by the main control unit 100. Each functional block may be configured in hardware.
[0033]
The image data storage unit 102 stores original image data. The template storage unit 104 stores templates for assigning images. The display unit 103 functions as a so-called display driver, and displays data received via the main control unit 100 on the display DSP. The instruction input unit 108 receives an operation from the outside, and inputs an instruction to each functional block via the main control unit 100.
[0034]
The image processing unit 105 acquires corresponding data from the image data storage unit 102 and the template storage unit 104 and controls the region specifying unit 106 and the information generation unit 107 to generate trimming information. The area designating unit 106 is configured as a part of the image processing unit 105, and designates a trimming area for the original image based on a user instruction. The size of the area to be specified is generated by generating the same shape as the layout frame of the template and changing the similarity ratio. Information such as the size and position of the trimming area specified in this way is collected as trimming information by the information generation unit 107 and transmitted to the server SV1 together with the template and the original image via the communication unit 101. In this embodiment, the layout frame of the template is acquired and the trimming area is defined. However, the basic shape data of the trimming area may be stored in advance in the image processing system 1000 regardless of the layout frame. Good.
[0035]
The display unit 103 also has a function of displaying the processed image that has been subjected to the trimming process. Data relating to trimming is received from the image processing unit 105, and the original image, the trimming area, and the processed image are displayed. In this embodiment, the processed image does not need to generate an image file that has actually been processed, but only needs to be displayed and the user can confirm the image.
[0036]
With the system configuration described above, the image processing system 1000 according to the present exemplary embodiment can easily specify a trimming area having the same shape as the layout frame when assigning a trimmed image to a predetermined layout frame. The trimming process is realized. Hereinafter, screen transition and processing contents when the image processing system 1000 performs trimming processing will be described.
[0037]
A3. Trimming screen:
Examples of screen transitions and processing contents when the image processing system 1000 performs trimming processing are illustrated.
[0038]
3 to 5 are explanatory views illustrating screen transitions of the trimming process in the present embodiment. When the trimming instruction is input, the image processing system 1000 activates the operation window WD. The operation window WD includes a folder tree 200, an image frame 201, a reduced original image 201a, a template 202, a layout frame 202a, and a template file 203. Images existing in the folder selected in the folder tree 200 are reduced to fit in the image frame 201 and displayed as a reduced original image 201a.
[0039]
The template 202 is configured as a file having an extension “dat”. Immediately after the operation window WD is activated, the template 202 is not displayed, and a list of template files 203 representing the template name is displayed. The template selected by the user from the template file 203 is displayed as the template 202. In the present embodiment, a template file “Template2.dat” is selected, and the layout frame 202a has a rectangular shape as shown in the figure.
[0040]
The reduced original image 201a is moved and allocated on the layout frame 202a as shown by the arrows in the figure. The reduced original image 201a is appropriately resized and displayed in the layout frame 202a so as to be displayed as a whole. When the trimming instruction is input, the image processing system 1000 activates the trimming window TR in FIG.
[0041]
FIG. 4 is a screen example illustrating the trimming window TR. The trimming window TR includes an original image window 210, an original image 210a, a trimming area 211, a preview 212, and a processed image 213. The original image window 210 is a window for displaying the original image 210a and the trimming area and designating the trimming area. The preview 212 is a window that displays the processed image 213 after the trimming process. The original image 210 a is an image that has been resized so that the reduced original image 201 a fits in the original image window 210. In the trimming window TR, the original image window 210, the original image 210a, and the trimming region 211 having the same shape as the layout frame 202a are displayed, and the processed image 213 after the trimming process is displayed in the preview 212. The preview 212 is displayed with the portion other than the processed image 213 painted black.
[0042]
In the present embodiment, in order to change the size and position of the trimming area, the size and position are changed by dragging the “■” mark on the trimming area 211 with the mouse. When the mouse is placed on the “■” mark in the upper left on the trimming area 211, it can be moved, and when the mouse is placed on the other “■” mark, the trimming area can be similarly deformed.
[0043]
When the trimming process ends, the trimming window TR is closed and the operation window WD is returned as shown in FIG. A post-processing image 213 is displayed in the layout frame 202a.
[0044]
A4. Similarity ratio:
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the layout frame and the trimming area in this embodiment. FIG. 6A shows that the aspect ratio of the rectangular layout frame 202a is A: B. FIG. 6B shows that the aspect ratio of the trimming region 211 represented by a broken line is C: D. In this embodiment, the trimming region 211 is created so that the relationship “A: B = C: D” is established.
[0045]
Various reference points can be set for changing the size of the trimming region 211. A trimming region 211a represented by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 6B illustrates a case where the similarity ratio is changed using the upper left point of the rectangle as a reference point. A trimming region 211b represented by a dotted line in FIG. 6B illustrates a case where the similarity ratio is changed with the center of gravity of the rectangle as a reference point.
[0046]
A5. Trimming information generation processing:
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the trimming information generation process in this embodiment. The main control unit 100 is a process for controlling each functional block.
[0047]
The display unit 103 reads out the image stored in the image data storage unit 102 to input image data (step S10), displays the reduced original image 201a in the image frame 201 of the operation window WD, and displays a template. A list of templates stored in the storage unit 104 is displayed as the template file 203 (step S11). Next, the display unit 103 displays the template file 203 selected by the user (step S12).
[0048]
The main control unit 100 allocates the reduced original image 201a to the layout frame 202a (step S13), and displays a trimming window TR when a trimming instruction is input to the instruction input unit 108 (step S14). At this time, the main control unit 100 controls the image processing unit 105 to read the original image 210 from the image data storage unit 102 and also reads information about the layout frame 202 a of the template 202 from the template storage unit 104. In the trimming window TR, an original image 210, a trimming area 211, and a post-trimming processed image 213 are displayed as an initial state. This is the state shown in FIG.
[0049]
When the designation start instruction for the trimming area 211 is input to the instruction input unit 108, the main control unit 100 controls the area designation unit 106 to start the designation of the trimming area (step S15). When the end of area designation is detected (step S16), the image processing unit 105 is controlled to perform trimming in the designated area (step S17), and the processed image 213 after the trimming process is displayed on the display DSP (step S16). S18).
[0050]
Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the trimming process is finished (step S19). If the user designates the area again, it is determined that the trimming process has not ended, and the process returns to step S15 to repeat the process. When the end of the trimming process is detected, the information generation unit 107 is controlled to generate trimming information including the size and position of the trimming area (step S20), and the trimming window TR is terminated, and the processed image 213 is processed. Is reflected in the layout frame 202a (step S21).
[0051]
A6. Printing process:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the server SV1 in this embodiment. The server SV1 receives and inputs the image data, template and trimming information sent from the image processing system 1000 (step S40). Next, input data is analyzed (step S41), and trimming processing is performed based on the analysis result (step S42). When the trimming process ends, the processed image is transferred to the printer PT1 and printed (step S43). When printing is completed, the server SV1 notifies the center side server SV2 of the number of printed sheets and user information (step S44).
[0052]
In the present embodiment, the user information may be assigned in advance with an ID that can uniquely identify the network NW, and the ID may be sent to the center side server SV2 together with the number of prints. The ID can also be the IP address of the router RT. Further, it may be a MAC address of the printer PT1, PT2, server SV1, or the like.
[0053]
According to the image processing system 1000 of the first embodiment described above, when trimming an image and assigning it to a preset layout frame, a trimming area having the same shape as the layout frame can be set. Since the trimming with the same shape can be easily realized, the convenience is improved. Even when the size of the trimming area is changed, the trimming process can be easily performed by changing the similarity ratio.
[0054]
B. Second embodiment:
In the first embodiment, the trimming is performed without considering the inclination of the image. In the second embodiment, the processed image, the original image, and the trimming area can be rotated during the trimming process. The image processing system 1000, server SV1, and other various devices, network configuration, and the like in this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0055]
B1. Rotation trimming screen:
9 to 12 are explanatory diagrams illustrating screen transitions in the rotational trimming process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is an example of a screen for explaining the image processing operation window WD. The screen content is the same as that of FIG.
[0056]
The reduced original image 201b is moved and allocated on the layout frame 202a as shown by the arrows in the figure. The reduced original image 201b is appropriately resized and displayed so that the entire reduced original image 201b is displayed in the layout frame 202a. When a trimming instruction is input in this state, the image processing system 1000 activates the trimming window TR in FIG.
[0057]
FIG. 10 is a screen example illustrating the trimming window TR. Other than the button 20 is the same as that shown in FIG. The button 220 is a button for inputting an image rotation instruction, and when pressed, the post-processing image 213, the original image 210, and the trimming area 211 are all rotated 90 ° in the right direction.
[0058]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the button 220 is pressed once. The preview 212, the original image 210b, and the trimming area 211 are all rotated 90 ° to the right. When the trimming process ends, the trimming window TR is closed and the operation window WD is returned as shown in FIG. In the layout frame 202a, the processed image 213 is displayed at an angle before rotation.
[0059]
Each time the button 220 is pressed, the button 220 is rotated 90 ° rightward, so that the button 220 can be set to an angle desired by the user by pressing the button a plurality of times.
[0060]
B2. Rotation processing:
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the rotation processing in this embodiment.
When the trimming window TR is displayed (step S14), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a rotation instruction is input to the instruction input unit 108 (step S30). In this embodiment, whether or not a rotation instruction has been input is determined based on whether or not the button 220 has been pressed. If no rotation instruction is input, the trimming process is continued (step S15). When the rotation instruction is input, the rotation is performed 90 degrees rightward (step S31).
[0061]
The image processing unit 105 displays the processed image 213 after the rotation process in the preview 212 (step S32), returns to step S30, determines whether or not a rotation instruction is input again, and continues the process. To do.
[0062]
According to the image processing system 1000 of the present embodiment, the processed image is rotated and the original image and the trimming area are rotated in the same direction and at the same angle. Therefore, even when trimming is performed after the rotation processing, trimming is performed. Since the processing can proceed without resetting the area, it is possible to improve convenience.
[0063]
C. Variation:
C1. Modification 1:
In the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the image processing system 1000 only generates information for trimming, and the trimming process is actually performed by the server SV1. The system 1000 may perform the trimming process and send the processed image data. As an advantage of causing the server SV1 to perform, it is possible to reduce the load on the image processing system 1000. Further, when trimming is performed again, only the trimming information needs to be transmitted to the server, thereby reducing the load on the network. This is because it becomes possible.
[0064]
C2. Modification 2:
In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the trimming window TR is activated, the original image 210a, the trimming area 211, and the processed image 213 are displayed as an initial state. However, the processed image 213 is not displayed. It is also good. In such a case, it is possible to confirm the image of the post-processing image 213 if the original image 210a is hidden and the post-processing image 213 is displayed when the end of the trimming area designation is detected. . Further, trimming information may be generated without displaying the processed image 213. The same applies to the second embodiment.
[0065]
C3. Modification 3:
In the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the area designation process is performed with the mouse, but the present invention is not limited to this. By pressing a predetermined key on the keyboard, the area may be specified, or a touch panel or other input device may be used. This is preferable because it can be easily operated.
[0066]
C4. Modification 4:
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the original image, template, and trimming information are sent to the server SV1, but may be sent to the center server SV2 for printing.
[0067]
C5. Modification 5:
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a shape example of a trimming region as a modification. FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram related to the trimming region 300 when the layout frame has an elliptical shape. The aspect ratio of the trimming area 300 is “vertical: horizontal = E: F”, and the trimming area is designated by changing the similarity ratio while fixing the aspect ratio. By doing so, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
[0068]
FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram relating to the trimming region 301 when the layout frame is a polygon. In the case of the trimming region 301 indicated by a broken line, it is not possible to obtain a similar shape using the aspect ratio as in the first embodiment and the example of FIG. 14A, so that the position of the center of gravity is not changed. By changing the size, a similar shape can be obtained. By doing so, even when the layout frame is freely set by freehand, it is possible to easily trim the image to be allocated in the layout frame.
[0069]
In the modified example, an ellipse and a polygon are listed as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that trimming can be easily performed even if various shapes such as a circle and a polygon are in the shape of the layout frame. .
[0070]
C6. Modification 6:
In the second embodiment of the present invention, the rotation angle is set to 90 ° in the right direction in advance, and the rotation is performed by pressing the button 220. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 15A, the trimming window TR is provided with two buttons, a right 90 ° button 400a and a left 90 ° button 400b, and is described every time each button is pressed. It is good also as rotating in the direction. Such an angle is not limited to 90 degrees, and there may be a plurality of two or more buttons. By doing so, rotation in either the left or right direction can be easily performed.
[0071]
Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the trimming window TR includes an angle input unit 402 through which a user can arbitrarily input a rotation angle, and a rotation button 401. The image may be rotated by the angle input to the input unit 402. By doing so, it is possible to flexibly set the rotation angle desired by the user, and convenience is improved. The rotation angle is not limited to an integer, and can be set in more detail if it can be input if it is a real number.
[0072]
Furthermore, the button that rotates the image at a preset angle described in FIG. 15A and the angle input unit that can flexibly input the rotation angle described in FIG. It is also possible to configure it to be provided at the same time. By doing so, the rotation angle of the image can be set flexibly and easily, and convenience is improved.
[0073]
Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and it goes without saying that various configurations can be adopted without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the above control processing may be realized by hardware as well as by software.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image processing system 1000 as a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of an image processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation window in the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a trimming window in the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view exemplifying an operation window reflecting a processed image in the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory view exemplifying region designation processing in trimming processing in the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of trimming information generation processing in the first embodiment;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of the server SV1 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation window in the second embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a trimming window in the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a rotated image in the second embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation window reflecting a processed image in the second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a rotation process in the second embodiment.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory view exemplifying a region designation shape in a trimming process as a modified example;
FIG. 15 is an explanatory view illustrating an angle input screen for rotation processing as a modified example;
[Explanation of symbols]
1000: Image processing system
100: Main control unit
101: Communication unit
102: Image data storage unit
103 ... Display section
104: Template storage unit
105. Image processing unit
106 ... area designation part
107: Information generator
108: Instruction input unit
200 ... Folder tree
201 ... image frame
201a, 201b ... Reduced original image
202 ... Template
202a ... Layout frame
203 ... Template file
210 ... Original image window
210a, 210b ... Original image
211, 211a, 211b ... Trimming area
212 ... Preview
213 ... Image after processing
220 ... button
300, 301, 301a ... Trimming area
400a… Right 90 ° button
400b ... Left 90 ° button
401 ... Rotation button
402: Angle input unit

Claims (10)

An image processing apparatus,
Image input means for inputting image data;
Display control means for displaying an image based on the image data on a display device;
Association means for associating region information relating to an arbitrary allocation region among the plurality of allocation regions for allocating the image data with the image data;
Area designating means for designating a trimming area for trimming the image data by designating the similarity ratio and position of the shape of the allocated area represented by the associated area information;
Information generating means for generating trimming information for trimming the image data in the designated trimming region;
An image processing apparatus comprising: storage means for storing the trimming information in association with the image data associated with the region information. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The image processing apparatus further includes:
An image processing apparatus comprising: a processed image display unit that displays a processed image that has been trimmed by the trimming information on the display device. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The image processing apparatus further includes:
A rotation instruction input means for inputting an instruction to rotate the image and the designated trimming area;
An image processing apparatus comprising: an image rotation unit configured to rotate the image and the designated trimming region in response to the instruction. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3,
The image processing apparatus further includes:
A post-processing image display means for displaying the post-processing image processed by the trimming information together with the image;
The image rotation means rotates the image, the designated area, and the processed image. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein:
The rotation instruction input unit is an image processing apparatus that performs an input by selecting an angle to be rotated from preset angles. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein:
The rotation instruction input unit is an image processing apparatus in which a user can input an arbitrary angle. The image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
In the layout information that defines a layout at the time of outputting the image data, the associating unit includes the area information related to the arbitrary allocation area among the plurality of allocation areas included in the layout represented by the layout information; An image processing apparatus that associates the image data. An image processing method executed by a computer,
Enter the image data,
An image based on the image data is displayed on a display device,
Of the plurality of allocation areas for allocating the image data, associating area information related to any of the allocation areas and the image data,
By specifying the similarity ratio and position of the shape of the allocated area represented by the associated area information, accepting the designation of a trimming area for trimming the image data,
Generating trimming information for trimming the image data in the designated trimming region;
An image processing method for storing the trimming information in association with the image data associated with the area information. A computer program for processing an image,
A function to input image data;
A function of displaying an image based on the image data on the display device;
A function of associating region information related to an arbitrary allocation region among the plurality of allocation regions for allocating the image data with the image data;
A function for designating a trimming area for trimming the image data by designating the similarity ratio and position of the shape of the allocated area represented by the associated area information;
A function of generating trimming information for trimming the image data in the designated trimming region;
A computer program for causing a computer to realize a function of storing the trimming information in association with the image data associated with the region information.   A recording medium on which the computer program according to claim 9 is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.

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