JP4254391B2 - Image output device, image output processing program, and image distribution server - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image output device, an image output method, an image output processing program, an image distribution processing program, an image distribution processing program, and an image distribution processing program for synthesizing and outputting an image corresponding to a captured image in a digital camera, a camera-equipped mobile terminal, or the like. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are various types of still cameras and video cameras that synthesize and display or print and output another image with a captured image.
[0003]
For example, an animation image such as a flower or a popular character prepared in advance at a fixed position of the shooting frame is output and synthesized, or an animation image prepared in advance is combined and output at a desired position in the shooting frame. Things are in practical use.
[0004]
In addition, an image captured by a digital camera can be displayed on a display screen of a personal computer and combined with another image for editing. In this case, for example, another image can be selectively selected from other image files. It is obtained by cutting out or downloading from any homepage screen on the Internet, and is synthesized at a desired position on the photographed image.
[0005]
In addition, an arbitrary region (for example, a face portion) of an image photographed by a digital camera is cut out, and this cut-out image is combined with a prepared animation image (for example, the face portion of an anime character) to create a new another image. It is also conceivable to create or to synthesize an animation image associated with a specified area of an arbitrary image. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1.)
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-230972 A
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional image processing system, a pre-prepared image is fixed as it is with respect to a photographed image, or is synthesized and output at a desired position, or is prepared in advance for an arbitrary cut-out image. Since the image is only synthesized and output, the synthesized image other than the captured image is always fixed and unchanged, and even if various images are downloaded from the Internet and used, Because it is just a irrelevant decoration, there is a problem that it is not interesting and can easily get bored.
[0008]
On the other hand, with the recent widespread use of small digital cameras and mobile phones with digital cameras, there is an increasing situation in which each user always carries a captured image and the captured image can be seen by a third party.
[0009]
However, if there is a person in the captured image that you do not want to be seen by a third party, such as a lover, you can overlay the image on the position of the person you do not want to see the prepared animation image. However, since this animation image is not related to the image of the person who does not want to be seen and does not represent the person image, there is a problem that the original image of the photographed image is damaged.
[0010]
Moreover, in such a case, only when the user himself / herself views the captured image, the original captured image can be easily viewed, and when the third party views, the combined captured image can be displayed. Is desirable.
[0011]
  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and does not simply synthesize a fixed image with an image to be hidden in a photographed image, but the image to be hidden (for example, a human image). An object of the present invention is to provide an image output apparatus, an image output processing program, and an image distribution server that can output an original photographed image only for the user himself / herself by replacing and synthesizing with an image corresponding to the expression. And
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  An image output apparatus according to the present invention includes a captured image acquisition unit that acquires a captured image, a captured image storage unit that stores a captured image acquired by the captured image acquisition unit, and a plurality of character images that imitate a person's pose. Character image storage means for storing, a similarity evaluation means for evaluating the similarity between the person image in the captured image stored in the captured image storage means and each character image stored by the character image storage means, Image composition means for performing composition processing for replacing a person image in the photographed image stored in the photographed image storage means with a character image imitating a person's pose evaluated to be similar by the similarity evaluation means; and an image from the outside When regular authentication information is input in response to an output request, the captured image stored in the captured image storage means is output, and the image is output from the outside. If the authentication information of the normal with the determined is not inputted, characterized by comprising an image output means for outputting the image synthesized processed by the image synthesizing unit.
[0013]
  According to this,Create a composite image by combining, for example, a secret subject person image in the captured image with a mimic character image corresponding to this,When a normal image output request is made, the composite image can be output, and the original captured image can be output only when authentication information such as the photographer is input.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0028]
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic circuit of the image output apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0029]
The image output device 10 is configured as a portable device such as a digital camera, a mobile phone with a digital camera, or a PDA (personal digital assistants) with a digital camera. The image output device 10 is a program recorded on various recording media or transmitted. The electronic circuit is provided with a central processing unit (CPU) 11.
[0030]
The CPU 11 is a device control program stored in the memory 12 in advance, or a device control program read from the external recording medium 13 such as a CD-ROM into the memory 12 via the recording medium reading unit 14 or on the Internet N. The device stored in the memory 12 controls the operation of each part of the circuit in accordance with the device control program read into the memory 12 from the Web server 21 (in this case, the program server) via the power transmission control unit 15. The control program is an input signal corresponding to a user operation from the input unit 16 including a key or a touch panel, an image signal input via the image input unit 17, or a personal authentication input via the authentication information input unit 17x. Information (fingerprint images, passwords, etc.) or images connected via the transmission control unit 15 It is activated in response to the Web server 21 ... and communication signals over the Internet N.
[0031]
The CPU 11 is connected to the memory 12, the recording medium reading unit 14, the transmission control unit 15, the input unit 16, the image input unit 17, and the authentication information input unit 17 x, and a display unit including a distance sensor 18 and an LCD. 19, an image output unit 20 and the like are connected.
[0032]
The image input unit 17 inputs captured image data, and the captured image data is selectively acquired from a digital camera 17A, a digital video movie 17B, and a VTR (image reproduction device) 17C.
[0033]
The distance sensor 18 detects the distance to the subject of the captured image input by the image input unit 17.
[0034]
The image output unit 20 outputs image data processed by the present apparatus based on the captured image input from the image input unit 17, and the output image data includes a memory card 20A, a VTR (recording apparatus) 20B, The image is selectively output to the image printing machine 20C, and the image is stored, recorded, and printed.
[0035]
The memory 12 stores a system program that controls the overall operation of the image output apparatus 10 and a communication program for data communication with each Web server 21 on the Internet N via the transmission control unit 15. Through the image input unit 17 and the image output unit 20, the image output device 10 performs a replacement composite output process to a corresponding image (for example, a person image) according to a specified target image (for example, a person image) in the photographed image. An image output processing program 12a to be executed is stored.
[0036]
The memory 12 also includes a model pose image memory 12b, a character 1 “female (1)” pose image memory 12c, a character 2 “female (2)” pose image memory 12d, and a character 3 “male (1)” pose image. A memory 12e and the like are prepared, and a photographed image file (1) 12f1, (2) 12f2,.
[0037]
Each captured image file (1) 12f1, (2) 12f2,... Has a file name and user authentication data (fingerprint image, password, etc.) 12f1a, 12f2a,. .. And secret image files 12f1b, 12f2b,... And public image files 12f1c, 12f2c,.
[0038]
In the secret image files 12f1b, 12f2b,..., The captured image data for each captured image file (1) 12f1, (2) 12f2,... Is stored as the original captured images 1, 2,. , 12f2c,... Are assigned to the respective captured images 1, 2,... Stored in the corresponding secret image files 12f1b, 12f2b,... In the same captured image file (1) 12f1, (2) 12f2,. Composite images 1, 2,... In which the target image (for example, a human figure) is replaced with an image of a character that imitates the pose (see FIG. 2) is stored.
[0039]
In other words, the composite images 1, 2,... Obtained by replacing the designated target images in the captured image with the imitation character images are set as the public image files 12f1c, 12f2c,. Are taken as secret image files 12f1b, 12f2b,... And are stored and saved in association with user authentication data 12f1a, 12f2a,.
[0040]
FIG. 2 shows the character 1 “female (1)” pose image memory 12c of the image output device 10: character 2 “female (2)” pose image memory 12d: character 3 “male (1)” pose image memory 12e. It is a figure which shows each character image corresponding to various pose made.
[0041]
The various pose images of each character stored in the pose image memories 12c, 12d, and 12e of the character 1 “female (1)”, 2 “female (2)”, and 3 “male (1)” are images. This is used as an imitation image corresponding to the pose of the subject image (target image) on the photographed image input from the input unit 17. Are stored in association with each other.
[0042]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a model image corresponding to the model pose stored in the model pose image memory 12b of the image output apparatus 10. As shown in FIG.
[0043]
The model images of various poses stored in the model pose image memory 12b are used for acquiring similar model images corresponding to the pose of the subject image (target image) on the photographed image input from the image input unit 17. Each pose has its pose No. Are stored in association with each other, and each pose No. is stored. Three types of model images of variations A, B, and C are stored every time.
[0044]
Each character image stored in the character 1 “female (1)” pose image memory 12c, the character 2 “female (2)” pose image memory 12d, and the character 3 “male (1)” pose image memory 12e is stored in each character image. Are all pose Nos. Stored in the model pose image memory 12b. Character images of the same pose corresponding to (No. 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C,..., NA, nB, nC) are prepared and stored.
[0045]
In addition, an image processing work area (not shown) is prepared in the memory 12, and image data processed according to the image output processing program 12a is temporarily stored in the image processing work area according to the image processing. Is done.
[0046]
An outline of the composite image creation operation of the image output apparatus 10 configured as described above will be described.
[0047]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a replacement image composition state of the target image by the character image “female (1)” when the image output device 10 designates the public / secret image setting mode.
[0048]
For example, from a photographed image 12f1b obtained by photographing four subjects H1 to H4 as shown in FIG. 4A, a designated subject image (target image) H1 to be replaced as shown in FIG. 4B is obtained. When “female (1)” is designated as the replacement character image, the pose No. similar to the pose of the designated subject image (target image) H1 as shown in FIG. A character image of “Women (1)” of “3-1 Walking (front)” is read from the character 1 “Women (1)” pose image memory 12c.
[0049]
On the other hand, a photographic background image (not shown) is generated by cutting out four subject images H2, H3, and H4 including the designated subject image (target image) H1 from the photographic image 12f1b.
[0050]
Then, as shown in FIG. 4D, the character “female (1)” similar to the designated subject image (target image) H1 read from the character 1 “female (1)” pose image memory 12c. The image 12c (3-1) and the remaining three subject images H2, H3, and H4 cut out from the photographed image 12f1b are located at the subject positions in order of increasing photographing distance with respect to the photographed background image (not shown). Synthesized correspondingly.
[0051]
As a result, the character image 12c (3-1) of “female (1)” imitating the pose of the designated subject (target image) H1, such as a female friend (lover) who wants to keep secret (hidden) in the photographed image 12f1b. ) Is replaced with the designated subject (target image) H1, and is combined and saved in the public image file 12f1c.
[0052]
As a result, the original photographed image shown in FIG. 4A is stored in the secret image file 12f1b of the photographed image file (1) 12f1, and the composition shown in FIG. 4D is stored in the public image file 12f1c. Images are stored and managed.
[0053]
In the image display process in the image output apparatus 10, the original captured image stored in the secret image file 12f1b is read and displayed only when correct user authentication data 12f1a is input. The composite image stored in the public image file 12f1c is read and displayed.
[0054]
Next, a detailed image processing operation by the image output apparatus 10 having the above configuration will be described.
[0055]
Here, a case where the image output apparatus 10 is implemented as a mobile phone 10A with a digital camera or a digital camera 10B will be described.
[0056]
FIGS. 5A and 5B are views showing an external configuration of a mobile phone 10A with a digital camera as the image output device. FIG. 5A is an overall perspective view and FIG. 5B is a partially enlarged view thereof.
[0057]
In the mobile phone 10A with a digital camera, an authentication information input unit 17x for inputting a fingerprint image as user authentication data 12fna is provided at the lower end of the input unit 16 on which various keys are arranged.
[0058]
6A and 6B are diagrams showing an external configuration of the digital camera 10B as the image output apparatus. FIG. 6A is a front view thereof, and FIG. 6B is a rear view thereof.
[0059]
The input unit 16 of the digital camera 10B includes a “MENU” key 16a for displaying a menu screen, and a function for switching between a shooting mode (REC) and a playback mode (PLAY).
A switch key 16b, a shutter key 16c for instructing capturing of a photographed image, and a single finger up, down, left and right for operations such as data selection on the display screen (19), cursor movement and selection data determination. A selection / determination key 16d is provided.
[0060]
An authentication information input unit 17x for inputting a fingerprint image as user authentication data 12fna is provided at the head of the selection / decision key 16d.
[0061]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a secret image file 12f1b and a public image file 12f1c that are stored and managed in association with the user authentication data 12f1a in association with the photographed image file 12f1 in accordance with the public / secret image setting process of the image output apparatus 10. FIGS. (SC1) to (SC3) are diagrams showing original captured images 12f1b-1 to 12f1b-3 stored and managed in the secret image file 12f1b, and (PU1) to (PU3) are stored and managed in the public image file 12f1c. It is a figure which shows the synthesized images 12f1c-1 to 12f1c-3.
[0062]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a public / secret image setting process by the image output apparatus 10.
[0063]
When an arbitrary image is taken with the digital camera mobile phone 10A (see FIG. 5) or the digital camera 10B (see FIG. 6) which is the image output device 10, a new creation mode is set according to the operation at the input unit 16. When the file name is specified and the file name is input, the file name (12f1a) is set in the captured image file (1) 12f1 in the memory 12 (step P1), and the process proceeds to the composite image creation process in FIG. PS).
[0064]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a composite image creation process accompanying the public / secret image setting process of the image output apparatus 10.
[0065]
First, the type of character (“female (1)”, “female (2)”, “male (1)”, etc.) to be combined with the designated subject image on the photographed image is designated in advance by operating the input unit 16. (Step S1).
[0066]
Then, the input of the photographed image by the digital camera 17A, the digital video movie 17B, or the VTR (image playback device) 17C is started (step S2), and a start operation for synthesizing the designated character image with the photographed image is performed. If done (step S3), the captured image is stored in the secret image file 12f1b in the captured image file (1) 12f1 (step S4), and the process proceeds to the target image extraction process in FIG. 10 (step SA). .
[0067]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a target image extraction process associated with the composite image creation process of the image output apparatus 10. FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing the target image extraction process (method 1), and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the target image extraction process (method 2).
[0068]
In the target image extraction process (method 1) in FIG. 10A, a series of captured images sequentially input at a predetermined timing via the image input unit 17 is stored in the image processing work area in the memory 12. (Step A11).
[0069]
Then, a change portion of the image accompanying the movement of the subject is extracted from each of the series of captured images stored in the image processing work area for each block of the subject (step A12), and each subject image thus extracted is extracted. Hn is stored in the image processing work area for each block (step A13).
[0070]
In the target image extraction process (method 2) in FIG. 10B, distance measurement is performed by the distance sensor 18 for each portion of the captured image input via the image input unit 17 (step A21), and the background image Each subject image Hn that is discriminated as a near distance side based on the distance difference between the subject image and the subject image is extracted for each block (step A22).
[0071]
Each subject image Hn thus extracted is stored in the image processing work area in the memory 12 for each block (step A23).
[0072]
Thus, when each subject image Hn included in the captured image is extracted from the captured image stored in the secret image file 12f1b for each block and stored in the image processing work area (step SA), for example, FIG. ), The photographed image 12f1b in which the surrounding mark M is added to each of the extracted subject images Hn is displayed on the display unit 19 (step S5).
[0073]
Then, it is determined whether or not there are a plurality of blocks of the subject image Hn in the captured image 12f1b displayed on the display unit 19 (step S6).
[0074]
When it is determined that there are not a plurality of blocks of the subject image Hn in the photographed image 12f1b, one subject image Hn extracted from the photographed image 12f1b is set as an imitation target image (steps S6 → S7a).
[0075]
If it is determined that there are a plurality of blocks of the subject image Hn in the photographed image 12f1b, among the subject images Hn,... The image to be imitated (desired to be hidden) is designated (step S6 → S7b).
[0076]
Thus, when the subject image Hn is extracted from the photographed image 12f1b and the subject image Hn to be imitated is set, the process proceeds to the corresponding animation image acquisition process in FIG. 11 (step SB).
[0077]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a corresponding animation image acquisition process associated with the composite image creation process of the image output apparatus 10, and FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 1). ) Is a flowchart showing the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 2).
[0078]
In the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 1) in FIG. 11A, first, a subject image Hn extracted from the photographed image 12f1b and set as an imitation target image, and a character image of each pose of the designated character, Are evaluated (step B1C), and the character image of the pose with the highest similarity is displayed on the display unit 19 (step B12).
[0079]
Here, when the character image of the pose having the highest similarity to the imitation target image displayed on the display unit 19 is selected in response to a user operation on the input unit 16, the selected pose No. Is designated as an animation image corresponding to the imitation target image (step B13 → B14).
[0080]
On the other hand, when “next display” is instructed in response to a user operation on the input unit 16 in a state where the character image of the pose with the highest similarity is displayed on the display target image 19 on the display unit 19, The character image of the pose with the next highest similarity is displayed in order for each operation of “” (step B13 → B15).
[0081]
Then, a character image of a pose having a desired similarity is selected and displayed. When the displayed character image is selected in response to a user operation on the input unit 16, the selected pose No. Is designated as an animation image corresponding to the imitation target image (step B13 → B14).
[0082]
As described above, in the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 1), the degree of similarity between the designated character and the character image for each pose with respect to the subject image Hn as the imitation target image extracted and set from the captured image 12f1b. A designated character image that is directly evaluated and based on this and that replaces the subject image Hn as a character with a similar pose is determined.
[0083]
In the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 2) in FIG. 11B, first, the subject image Hn extracted from the photographed image 12f1b and set as the imitation target image and each pose stored in the model pose image memory 12b. The degree of similarity with the model image of the model image is evaluated (step B2C). A designated character image corresponding to is displayed on the display unit 19 (step B22).
[0084]
Here, when a character image corresponding to a model pose having the highest similarity to the imitation target image displayed on the display unit 19 is selected in response to a user operation on the input unit 16, the selected pose No. Is designated as an animation image corresponding to the imitation target image (step B23 → B24).
[0085]
On the other hand, the pose No. of the model image of the pose having the highest similarity to the imitation target image is displayed on the display unit 19. When “next display” is instructed in response to a user operation on the input unit 16 in a state where the character image corresponding to is displayed, the pose of the model image having the next highest similarity for each “next display” operation. No. The designated character images corresponding to are sequentially displayed (step B23 → B25).
[0086]
Then, a character image corresponding to a model pose having a desired similarity is selected and displayed. When the displayed character image is selected in response to a user operation on the input unit 16, the selected pose No. Is designated as an animation image corresponding to the imitation target image (step B23 → B24).
[0087]
In this way, in the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 2), the similarity between the subject image Hn as the imitation target image extracted and set from the photographed image 12f1b and the model image for each pose, which is a basic model of a person. Is evaluated, and based on this, a designated character image that replaces the subject image Hn as a character with a similar pose is determined.
[0088]
In this case, a corresponding animation image acquisition process in which the degree of similarity with the character image for each pose of the designated character is directly evaluated with respect to the subject image Hn as the imitation target image to determine a replacement character image ( Compared with the method 1), the degree of similarity with the model image for each pose is evaluated, and the selected model pose No. In the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 2) in which the replacement character image is determined from the standard character model is used as the evaluation target of the similarity, a high similarity with the subject image Hn is easily obtained. There is an advantage that a character image with higher similarity (similarity) can be obtained.
[0089]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the similarity evaluation process with the imitation target image in the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 1) (method 2) accompanying the composite image creation process of the image output apparatus 10.
[0090]
In the case of the similarity evaluation process in the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 1), the similarity with the character image for each pose of the designated character is evaluated, and the similarity in the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 2) In the case of the evaluation process, the similarity with the model image for each pose is evaluated.
[0091]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of similarity evaluation with a designated character image accompanying the similarity evaluation process in the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 1) of the image output apparatus 10.
[0092]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of similarity evaluation with a model image accompanying the similarity evaluation processing in the corresponding animation image acquisition processing (method 2) of the image output apparatus 10.
[0093]
In the case of similarity evaluation processing (method 1), for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first pose No. of the designated character (female (1)) is displayed. Character image (for example, 12c (3) -1) is read (step C1), and the vertical and horizontal sizes of the imitation target image H1 shown in FIG.
[0094]
Then, the overlay evaluation of the imitation target image H1 and the character image with the vertical and horizontal sizes is performed, and the evaluation value (%) is calculated and stored as the similarity with the character image of the pose (step C3). ).
[0095]
Here, the pose No. of the similarity evaluation target this time. If the character image is determined to be a left-right asymmetric image (step C4), and if it is determined that the character image in the pose is not a left-right asymmetric image (step C4 "No"), for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. Similarity calculation and storage processing by size matching processing and overlay evaluation value calculation processing is repeated with the designated character image (steps C8 → C9 → C2 to C4).
[0096]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. Is determined to be a left-right asymmetric character image (for example, 12c (11)), the character image of the pose is reversed left and right (step C4 → C5), and the reversed character image 12c ( 11) The vertical and horizontal sizes of R for the imitation target image H1 are matched (step C6).
[0097]
Then, the overlay evaluation of the imitation target image H1 and the inverted character image 12c (11) R having the vertical and horizontal sizes combined is performed, and the evaluation value (%) is calculated to calculate the similarity to the inverted character image of the pose. (Step C7).
[0098]
After this, the next pose No. for the designated character. Is present (step C8), the next pose No. Are sequentially read (step C9), and similarly, the similarity evaluation process between the imitation target image Hn and the designated character image for each pose is repeated (steps C2 to C7).
[0099]
Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13, for example, when the similarity evaluation between the subject image (target image) H1 and the character image of “female (1)” is performed, the pose No. The character image 12c (3) -1 of “female (1)” corresponding to (3) -1 is evaluated as the character image with the highest similarity.
[0100]
Next, in the similarity evaluation process (method 2), for example, as shown in FIG. Model image (for example, 12b (3B)) is read (step C1), and the vertical and horizontal sizes of the imitation target image H1 shown in FIG.
[0101]
Then, the overlay evaluation of the imitation target image H1 and the model image having the vertical and horizontal sizes is performed, and the evaluation value (%) is calculated and stored as the similarity with the model image of the pose (step C3). ).
[0102]
Here, the pose No. of the similarity evaluation target this time. It is determined whether or not the model image is a left-right asymmetric image (step C4). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, it is determined that the model image 12b (3B) of the pose is not a left-right asymmetric image. If it is (step C4 “No”), the next pose No. Model image is read out (steps C8 → C9), and similarly, the similarity evaluation process between the imitation target image H1 and the model image of the next pose is repeated (steps C2 to C4).
[0103]
On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. When it is determined that the 1B model image 12b (1B) is a left-right asymmetric model image, the model image of the pose 1B is reversed left and right (step C4 → C5), as shown in FIG. The vertical and horizontal sizes of the inverted model image 12b (1B) R and the imitation target image H1 are matched (step C6).
[0104]
Then, the overlay evaluation of the imitation target image H1 and the inverted model image 12b (1B) R in which the vertical and horizontal sizes are combined is performed, and the evaluation value (%) is calculated and the inverted model image 12b (1B) of the pose is calculated. The degree of similarity with R is stored (step C7).
[0105]
After this, the next pose No. Is present (step C8), the next pose No. Model images are sequentially read out (step C9), and similarly, the similarity evaluation process between the imitation target image and the model image for each pose is repeated (steps C2 to C7).
[0106]
Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the similarity evaluation with the model image is performed on the subject image (target image) H1, the pose No. The model image 12b (3B) corresponding to 3B is evaluated as the model image with the highest similarity.
[0107]
As described above, the corresponding animation image acquisition process (step SB) described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14 specifies the pose that imitates the subject image Hn as the imitation target image extracted and set from the photographed image 12f1b. When the character image is determined, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the pose of the subject H1, which is the imitation target image specified in the captured image 12f1b, acquired by the corresponding animation image acquisition process (see FIG. 11). The imitated “female (1)” character image 12c (3-1) is replaced with the designated subject (target image) H1 and synthesized (step S8).
[0108]
In this case, a photographic background image (not shown) is generated by cutting out the four subject images H2, H3, and H4 including the designated subject image (target image) H1 from the photographic image 12f1b. The character image 12c (3-1) of “female (1)” similar to the designated subject image (target image) H1 and the remaining three subject images H2, H3, H4 cut out from the photographed image 12f1b. Is combined with the shooting background image (not shown) corresponding to each subject position in order of increasing shooting distance detected by the distance sensor 18 at the time of shooting.
[0109]
Note that a “female (1)” similar to the specified subject image (target image) H1 is generated for the photographed image 12f1b without generating a background image obtained by cutting out the subject images H1, H2, H3, and H4. The character image 12c (3-1) and the remaining three subject images H2, H3, and H4 may be superimposed on each subject position in order of increasing shooting distance detected by the distance sensor 18 at the time of shooting. .
[0110]
Then, as shown in FIG. 14D, the character image 12c (3-1) of “female (1)” imitating the walking pose of the subject image H1 is replaced with the subject image H1 and synthesized. The image data is stored and saved in the public image file 12f1c in the photographed image file (1) corresponding to the previously specified file name (12f1a) (step S9).
[0111]
That is, as shown in FIG. 7 (SC1), the photographed image 12f1b-1 is captured and stored in the secret image file 12f1b in the photographed image file 12f1, and the subject in the rear view of the woman as the subject image H1 to be replaced that is not desired to be disclosed. When the image is designated, as shown in FIG. 7 (PU1), the character image 12c (3-3) of “female (1)” similar to the designated subject image H1 is replaced and synthesized. A composite image 12f1c-1 is created and stored in the public image file 12f1c in the captured image file 12f1 having the same file name.
[0112]
Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (SC2), the photographed image 12f1b-2 is captured and stored in the secret image file 12f1b in the photographed image file 12f1, and has a female dish as the subject image H1 to be replaced that is not desired to be disclosed. When the subject image of the figure is designated, as shown in FIG. 7 (PU2), the character image 12c (17) of “female (1)” similar to the designated subject image H1 is replaced and synthesized. The composite image 12f1c-2 is created and stored in the public image file 12f1c in the captured image file 12f1 having the same file name.
[0113]
Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (SC3), the captured image 12f1b-3 is captured and stored in the secret image file 12f1b in the captured image file 12f1, and the woman walking forward as the subject image H1 to be replaced that is not desired to be disclosed. When the subject image is designated, as shown in FIG. 7 (PU3), the character image 12c (3-1) of “female (1)” similar to the designated subject image H1 is replaced and synthesized. The composite image 12f1c-3 is created and stored in the public image file 12f1c in the captured image file 12f1 having the same file name.
[0114]
When a series of images to be shot and stored in the shot image file 12f1 with the corresponding file name is completed (step P2), personal authentication data 12f1a (fingerprint, password, etc.) serving as a read key for the secret image file 12f1b is authenticated. The information is input from the information input unit 17x and registered and set in the captured image file 12f1 having the same file name (step P3).
[0115]
In this way, the original captured images 12f1b-1, -2, -3,... Are stored in the secret image file 12f1b in the captured image file (1) 12f1, and the captured images 12f1b-1, -2,. -3,..., A composite image 12f1c-1, -2, -3,... Obtained by replacing the subject image H1 that is not desired to be seen by a third party with any kind of character image 12c (n) imitating its pose. Are stored in correspondence with the public image file 12f1c in the same photographed image file (1) 12f1, and the personal authentication data 12f1a is also set in association with the image file and displayed on the display screen of the display unit 19. To view it, the image display process in FIG. 15 is started.
[0116]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the image display processing of the image output apparatus 10, FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing the image display processing (method 1), and FIG. 15B is the image display processing (method 2). It is a flowchart which shows.
[0117]
In the case of image display processing (method 1), when a file name of an image file to be displayed is specified by an input operation at the input unit 16 (step D11), user authentication information is input from the authentication information input unit 17x. It is determined whether or not (step D12).
[0118]
If it is determined that no user authentication information has been input, the composite image in the public image file 12f1c in the photographed image file 12fn corresponding to the specified file name is read out. For example, FIG. As shown in (PU1) to (PU3), the image 12f1c-1, -2 is formed by replacing the subject image H1 that is not desired to be viewed (not disclosed) by a third party with a character image that imitates the pose. , −3,... (Step D13).
[0119]
On the other hand, in step D12, it is determined that user authentication information has been input, and the authentication data 12f1a registered in the photographed image file 12fn corresponding to the specified file name corresponds to the input user authentication information. When it is determined that the authentication information matches (step D14), the captured image in the secret image file 12f1b in the corresponding captured image file 12fn is read out, for example, in FIGS. 7 (SC1) to (SC3). As shown, it is displayed and output as the original captured image 12f1b-1, -2, -3,... That has not been replaced and synthesized (step D15).
[0120]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step D14 that the input user authentication information does not match the authentication data 12f1a registered in the captured image file 12fn corresponding to the specified file name and is invalid authentication information. In the same manner as in the case where the authentication information is not inputted (step D12), the composite image in the public image file 12f1c in the corresponding photographed image file 12fn is read out and shown in FIG. 7 (PU1) to (PU3). As described above, the subject image H1 which is not desired to be viewed by a third party (not desired to be disclosed) is displayed and output as an image 12f1c-1, -2, -3,. (Step D13).
[0121]
According to this image display process (method 1), when correct user recognition information is input together with the designation of the file name, the original image that has not been synthesized from the secret image file 12fnb in the photographed image file 12fn with the designated file name. The captured image 12fnb-1, -2, -3,... Is read and displayed, and when the user recognition information is not input or when the incorrect recognition information is input, the designated file name is displayed. .. Are read out and displayed from the public image file 12fnc in the photographed image file 12fn by replacing the subject image H1 that is not desired to be seen with a simulated character image and synthesizing the image 12fnc-1, -2, -3,. Thus, even if a secret photographed image is stored in a third party such as one's own lover, the image can be displayed in a safe manner by the operation of the third party.
[0122]
In the case of the image display process (method 2), when a file name of an image file to be displayed is designated by an input operation at the input unit 16 (step D21), a captured image corresponding to the designated file name is designated. The composite image in the public image file 12f1c in the file 12fn is read out, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 7 (PU1) to (PU3), a subject image H1 that is not desired to be viewed by a third party (not desired to be disclosed) .. Are displayed and output as images 12f1c-1, -2, -3,.
[0123]
Then, it is determined whether or not the user authentication information is input from the authentication information input unit 17x in the display output state of the composite image 12f1c-1, -2, -3, ... by the public image file 12f1c (step D23). ).
[0124]
If it is determined that no user authentication information is input, the display output state of the composite image 12f1c-1, -2, -3, ... by the public image file 12f1c is maintained as it is (step D23 ( No)).
[0125]
On the other hand, in step D23, it is determined that user authentication information has been input, and the authentication data 12f1a registered in the photographed image file 12fn corresponding to the specified file name corresponds to the input user authentication information. When it is determined that the authentication information matches (step D24), the captured image in the secret image file 12f1b in the corresponding captured image file 12fn is read out, for example, in FIGS. 7 (SC1) to (SC3). As shown, it is displayed and output as the original captured image 12f1b-1, -2, -3,... That has not been replaced and synthesized (step D25).
[0126]
According to this image display process (method 2), according to the designation of the file name, first, from the public image file 12fnc in the photographed image file 12fn of the designated file name, the subject image H1 that is not desired to be seen is imitated as a character image. .. Are read and displayed, and when correct user recognition information is input thereafter, the image is synthesized from the secret image file 12fnb in the same photographed image file 12fn. Since the original photographed image 12fnb-1, -2, -3,... That has not been processed is read and displayed, the image output device 10 as the mobile phone with digital camera 10A or the digital camera 10B is used as a third party. Even if the image is displayed with the operation of the above, the secret subject image is imitated by a third party that shows his / her lover. Only the user himself / herself who knows the correct authentication information displays the original captured image 12fnb-1, -2, -3,. Can be displayed.
[0127]
In this embodiment, for the original captured image 12fnb-1, -2, -3,... Captured and stored in the secret image file 12fnb, by specifying the subject image H1 to be kept secret, the designated subject image In this state, a composite image 12fnc-1, -2, -3,... Synthesized by replacing H1 with the imitation character image is created and stored in the public image file 12fnc, and the correct user authentication information 12fna is not input. By displaying the composite image 12fnc-1, -2, -3,... Stored in the public image file 12fnc, the third party can understand the atmosphere of the captured image without showing the secret subject image H1. In the public image file 12fnc, the secret subject image H1 associated with each of the original photographed images 12fnb-1, -2, -3,... Stored in the secret image file 12fnb. Replace this with the position of Only the type of character image is stored, and when the public image file 12fnc is output, the subject image H1 is replaced and combined with the original photographed image 12fnb-1, -2, -3,. It may be configured to display and output.
[0128]
Therefore, according to the public / secret image setting display function of the image output apparatus 10 having the above-described configuration, the original captured image 12fnb captured via the image input unit 17 in association with an arbitrary file name and user authentication data 12fna. -1, -2,... Are stored as a secret image file 12fnb, and the composite image 12fnc is synthesized by replacing the subject image Hn to be secret in the original photographed image 12fnb-1, -2,. -1, -2, ... are created and stored in the public image file 12fnc. When a file name is designated in accordance with the image display operation (method 2), the subject image Hn to be secret is imitated from the public image file 12fnc in the photographed image file (n) 12fn corresponding to the designated file name. .. Are read out and displayed, and correct user authentication data 12fna is input, whereby the original image stored in the secret image file 12fn is obtained. Since the images 12fnb-1, -2,... Are read and displayed, it is possible to prevent the original photographed images 12fnb-1, -2,. Moreover, even if the composite image 12fnc-1, -2,..., The subject image Hn to be secreted is synthesized by being replaced by the imitation character image. Also to express Can.
[0129]
On the other hand, when the file name is specified in accordance with the image display operation (method 1) and the correct user authentication data 12fna is input, the original in the captured image file (n) 12fn corresponding to the specified file name is input. .. Are read out and displayed, and when the correct user authentication data 12fna is not input, the secret image is obtained from the public image file 12fnc in the same photographed image file (n) 12fn. , The synthesized image 12fnc-1, -2,... Obtained by replacing the subject image Hn with the imitation character image is read and displayed, so that the original captured image 1212fnb-1, -2,. ... can be displayed as they are, and even a third party can display the stored image safely.
[0130]
Further, according to the target image extraction function (method 1) accompanying the composite image creation process by the image output apparatus 10 having the above-described configuration, a series of captured images sequentially input at a predetermined timing via the image input unit 17 Since the change part of the image accompanying the movement of the subject is extracted for each block of the subject from each of the series of captured images stored in the work area, each extracted based on the series of captured images including the captured image The secret subject image Hn to be replaced and synthesized from the subject images Hn... Can be easily specified.
[0131]
Further, according to the target image extraction function (method 2) associated with the composite image creation process by the image output apparatus 10 having the above-described configuration, the distance by the distance sensor 18 for each part of the captured image input via the image input unit 17. Measurement is performed, and each subject image Hn, which is discriminated as the near distance side based on the distance difference between the background image and the subject image, is extracted for each block, so that it is extracted based on one captured image at the time of shooting. It is possible to easily designate the subject image Hn that is a secret object to be replaced and synthesized from each of the subject images Hn.
[0132]
Further, according to the corresponding animation image acquisition function (method 1) accompanying the composite image creation process by the image output apparatus 10 having the above configuration, the subject image Hn as the imitation target image extracted and set from the captured image 12fnb is designated. The degree of similarity of each character pose with the character image for each pose is directly evaluated, and based on this, a designated character image that replaces the subject image Hn as a character with a similar pose is determined. It becomes possible to easily acquire a character image for imitation replacement synthesis.
[0133]
Further, according to the corresponding animation image acquisition function (method 2) associated with the composite image creation process by the image output apparatus 10 having the above-described configuration, the person image Hn as the imitation target image extracted and set from the captured image 12fnb is displayed. The similarity with the model image for each pose, which is a basic model, is evaluated, and based on this, a designated character image that replaces the subject image Hn with a character with a similar pose is determined. Not only can a character image for simulated replacement composition be easily obtained, but also a standard person model is used as the evaluation target of similarity, so a high similarity with the subject image Hn can be easily obtained, and the similarity (similarity) ) High character images can be acquired.
[0134]
In the composite image creation function in the embodiment, a character image having a pose corresponding to the subject image Hn extracted from the captured image is selectively acquired, and the animation image of the acquired character is replaced and combined. However, face images and person images of various expressions using real-life images and computer graphics close to the actual images are stored in advance, and the face images and person images obtained by the actual images correspond to the subject image Hn extracted from the photographed image. A configuration may be adopted in which the image is replaced and synthesized as a simulated image.
[0135]
In the embodiment, the case where the captured image is a still image has been described. However, based on the moving image captured and input by the digital video movie 17B through the image input unit 17, for example, the background image in the moving image is displayed. Sequentially extract subject images Hn... That change in time series, and selectively acquire a character image of a pose corresponding to the secret subject image Hn specified in the sequentially extracted subject images Hn. Then, a configuration may be adopted in which the designated subject image Hn in the captured moving image is replaced and combined.
[0136]
In the image output device 10 of the above-described embodiment, the original captured images 12fnb-1, -2,... Are stored in the secret image file 12fnb in the main body of the mobile phone 10A with a digital camera or the digital camera 10B. , A synthesized image 12fnc-1, -2,..., Which is a composite image obtained by replacing the original subject image Hn in the original photographed image 12fnb-1, -2,. Store in 12 fnc. When the regular user authentication data 12fna is input along with the image display operation on the main body of the photographing apparatuses 10A and 10B, the original photographed image 12fnb-1, -2, stored in the secret image file 12fnb. Are displayed and output, and when the regular user authentication data 12fna is not input, the composite image 12fnc-1, -2,... Stored in the public image file 12fnc is displayed and output. As will be described in the embodiment, the Web server 30 on the communication network N such as the Internet is provided with a storage function for storing the same captured image file as described above. Depending on whether or not user authentication data is input, the original photographed image or a composite image thereof may be selected and output in the same manner as described above.
[0137]
(Second embodiment)
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image distribution server 30 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0138]
The image distribution server 30 is configured by a computer that reads a program recorded on various recording media or a transmitted program and whose operation is controlled by the read program. The electronic circuit includes a CPU ( a central processing unit) 31 is provided.
[0139]
The CPU 31 is a server control program stored in advance in the memory 32, or a server control program read from the external recording medium 33 such as a CD-ROM into the memory 32 via the recording medium reading unit 34, or on the Internet N. The operation of each part of the circuit is controlled in accordance with a server control program read into the memory 32 from another Web server (in this case, a program server) via the power transmission control unit 35 and stored in the memory 32. The server control program includes communication terminals (mobile phone with digital camera 10A, digital camera with communication function 10B, other PC (personal computer) terminal) on the Internet N connected via the transmission control unit 35, and other Web It is activated in response to a communication signal with the server.
[0140]
In addition to the memory 32, the recording medium reading unit 34, and the power transmission control unit 35, the CPU 31 is connected to a display unit 36 including an LCD.
[0141]
Then, in the memory 32, each communication terminal (mobile phone 10A with a digital camera, digital camera 10B with a communication function, In addition to storing a communication program for data communication with other PCs (personal computer (PC) terminals) and the like, and based on access to each communication terminal (10A, 10B, etc.) on the Internet N, respectively. .., And generates and manages the captured image files 32 f 1, 32 f 2,... For each user terminal, stores and distributes the captured image data, and corresponds images (for example, mimics) according to a designated target image (for example, a person image) in the captured image. An image output processing program 32a and the like for performing a replacement synthesis storage / distribution process to (person image) and the like are stored.
[0142]
Accordingly, the memory 32 of the image distribution server 30 also has the model pose image memory 32b, the character 1 “female (1)” pose image memory 32c, and the character 2 “female (2), similarly to the memory 12 of the image output device 10. ) ”Pose image memory 32d, character 3“ male (1) ”pose image memory 32e, etc. are prepared, and in the work area, the photographic image data for each user terminal whose photographic image data is managed by the image distribution server 30 is prepared. Image files 32f1, 32f2,... Are prepared.
[0143]
The photographed image file (1) 32f1, (2) 32f2,... For each user terminal includes user name: file name: user authentication data (fingerprint image or password) for each of the files (1), (2),. Etc.) Secret image files 32f1b, 32f2b,... Associated with 32f1a, 32f2a,... And public image files 32f1c, 32f2c,.
[0144]
In the secret image files 32f1b, 32f2b,..., The captured image data received from the corresponding access source user terminals (10A, 10B, etc.) are stored and saved as the original captured images 1, 2,. In the files 32f1c, 32f2c,..., Character images that imitate the poses of the designated target images (for example, human images) stored in the secret image files 32f1b, 32f2b,. Composite images 1, 2,... Replaced with (see FIG. 2) are stored.
[0145]
The original captured image data 32fnb-1, -2, ... stored in the secret image files 32f1b, 32f2b, ... and the composite image data 32fnc-1, -2, ... stored in the public image files 32f1c, 32f2c, ... Is the same as that of the image output apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0146]
The image distribution server 30 having such a configuration is established on a communication network N such as the Internet, and communicates with the mobile phone 10A with a digital camera or the digital camera 10B with a communication function as each user terminal. The captured image is managed in the image distribution server 30 in the same manner as the image output apparatus 10 of the first embodiment, so that a composite image 32fnc is generated and stored in association with the original captured image 32fnb for each user terminal 32fna. These stored images can be distributed in response to a request from each user terminal.
[0147]
In this case, the original captured images 32fnb-1, -2,... In the secret image file 32fnb stored in each captured image file 32fn are all determined to match the authentication data 32fna of each corresponding user terminal. Only when it is read and delivered.
[0148]
Therefore, according to the public / private image setting function, the composite image creation function associated therewith, and the image distribution function performed while accessing with each user terminal in the image distribution server 30 having the above configuration, .. Are stored as a secret image file 32fnb in association with the user name: file name: user authentication data 32fna received along with the access and stored as the secret image file 32fnb. A composite image 32fnc-1, -2,... Is generated by replacing the secret subject image Hn in the image 32fnb-1, -2,... With the imitation character image and stored in the public image file 32fnc. Thereafter, when a file name is designated in association with access to the user terminal, the subject image Hn to be secreted is imitated from the public image file 32fnc in the captured image file (n) 32fn corresponding to the file name 32fna of the corresponding user. The composite image 32fnc-1, -2,... Synthesized by replacing with the character image is read and distributed, and the correct user authentication data 32fna is input, whereby the original image stored in the secret image file 32fn is obtained. Since the images 32fnb-1, -2,... Are read out and distributed, it is possible to prevent the original photographed image 32fnb-1, -2,. Even if it is the composite image 32fnc-1, -2,..., The subject image Hn to be secret is replaced with the imitation character image and combined, so that the composition and atmosphere of the shooting Therefore, it can be sufficiently expressed to the third party of the distribution destination.
[0149]
Note that each processing method performed by the image output apparatus 10 and the image distribution apparatus 30 described in the above embodiments, that is, the public / secret image setting process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, and the public / secret image shown in the flowchart of FIG. Composite image creation processing accompanying the setting processing, target image extraction processing accompanying the composite image creation processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10, corresponding animation image acquisition processing accompanying the composite image creation processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, flowchart of FIG. Each of the methods such as the similarity evaluation process with the imitation target image accompanying the corresponding animation image acquisition process shown in FIG. 15 and the image display process shown in the flowchart of FIG. ROM card, RAM card, etc.), magnetic disk (floppy disk, hardware) Disk, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.) can be distributed and stored in an external recording medium such as a semiconductor memory 13 (33). Various computer terminals having a communication function with the communication network (Internet) N transfer the program stored in the external recording medium 13 (33) to the memory 12 (32) by the recording medium reading unit 14 (34). By reading and controlling the operation by the read program, the public / secret image setting / display (distribution) function described in each of the embodiments can be realized, and the same processing as described above can be executed. .
[0150]
The program data for realizing each of the above methods can be transmitted on a communication network (Internet) N in the form of a program code, and the above-mentioned data can be transmitted from a computer terminal connected to the communication network (Internet) N. It is also possible to capture the program data and realize the image processing function described above.
[0151]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention at the stage of implementation. Further, each of the embodiments includes inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in each embodiment or some constituent features are combined, the problems described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention can be solved. When the effects described in the column of the effect of the invention can be obtained, a configuration in which these constituent elements are deleted or combined can be extracted as an invention.
[0152]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the image output apparatus of the present invention,Create a composite image by combining, for example, a secret subject person image in the captured image with a mimic character image corresponding to this,When a normal image output request is made, the composite image can be output, and the original captured image can be output only when authentication information such as the photographer is input.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic circuit of an image output apparatus 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a character 1 “female (1)” pose image memory 12c of the image output device 10; a character 2 “female (2)” pose image memory 12d: a character 3 “male (1)” pose image memory 12e; The figure which shows each character image corresponding to the various pose memorize | stored.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a model image corresponding to a model pose stored in a model pose image memory 12b of the image output apparatus 10;
FIG. 4 is a view showing a replacement composite state of a target image by a character image “female (1)” when a public / secret image setting mode is designated by the image output apparatus 10;
FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing an external configuration of a mobile phone 10A with a digital camera that is the image output device, in which FIG. 5A is an overall perspective view and FIG. 5B is a partially enlarged view thereof.
6A and 6B are diagrams showing an external configuration of a digital camera 10B that is the image output apparatus, in which FIG. 6A is a front view thereof, and FIG. 6B is a rear view thereof.
7 is a diagram showing a secret image file 12f1b and a public image file 12f1c that are stored and managed in association with user authentication data 12f1a in association with the photographed image file 12f1 in accordance with the public / secret image setting process of the image output apparatus 10. FIG. FIGS. (SC1) to (SC3) are diagrams showing original captured images 12f1b-1 to 12f1b-3 stored and managed in the secret image file 12f1b, and (PU1) to (PU3) are stored in the public image file 12f1c. The figure which shows the synthesized images 12f1c-1-12f1c-3 managed.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a public / secret image setting process by the image output apparatus 10;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a composite image creation process associated with the public / secret image setting process of the image output apparatus 10;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a target image extraction process associated with a composite image creation process of the image output apparatus 10; FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing the target image extraction process (method 1); FIG. Is a flowchart showing the target image extraction processing (method 2).
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a corresponding animation image acquisition process associated with a composite image creation process of the image output apparatus 10, and FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 1); B is a flowchart showing the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 2).
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing similarity evaluation processing with an imitation target image in the corresponding animation image acquisition processing (method 1) (method 2) accompanying the composite image creation processing of the image output apparatus 10;
FIG. 13 is a view showing an example of similarity evaluation with a specified character image accompanying the similarity evaluation processing in the corresponding animation image acquisition processing (method 1) of the image output apparatus 10;
FIG. 14 is a view showing a similarity evaluation example with a model image accompanying a similarity evaluation process in the corresponding animation image acquisition process (method 2) of the image output apparatus 10;
15 is a flowchart showing image display processing of the image output apparatus 10. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing the image display processing (method 1), and FIG. 15B is the image display processing (method 2). ).
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image distribution server 30 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Image output device
10A ... Mobile phone with digital camera
10B ... Digital camera with communication function
30: Image distribution server
11, 31 ... CPU
12, 32 ... Memory
12a, 32a ... Image output processing program
12b, 32b ... Model pose image memory
12c, 32c ... Character 1 “female (1)” pose image memory
12d, 32d ... Character 2 "Female (2)" pose image memory
12e, 32e ... Character 3 "Men (1)" pose image memory
12fn, 32fn ... Captured image file
12 fna File name: User authentication data
32fna ... User name: File name: User authentication data
12fnb, 32fnb ... secret image file (original photographed image)
12fnc, 32fnc ... Public image file (composite image)
13, 33 ... External recording medium
14, 34 ... Recording medium reading unit
15, 35 ... Transmission control unit
16: Input section
17 Image input unit
17A ... Digital camera
17B ... Digital video movie
17C ... VTR (image playback device)
17x ... Authentication information input part
18 Distance sensor
19, 36 ... display section
20 Image output unit
20A ... Memory card
20B ... VTR (recording device)
20C ... Image printer
21 ... Web server
N ... Communication network (Internet)

Claims (3)

A captured image acquisition means for acquiring a captured image;
Photographic image storage means for storing the photographic image acquired by the photographic image acquisition means;
Character image storage means for storing a plurality of character images imitating a person's pose;
Similarity evaluation means for evaluating the similarity between the person image in the captured image stored in the captured image storage means and each character image stored in the character image storage means;
Image composition means for performing composition processing for replacing a person image in a photographed image stored in the photographed image storage means with a character image imitating a pose of a person evaluated to be similar by the similarity evaluation means;
When regular authentication information is input in response to an external image output request, the captured image stored in the captured image storage means is output, and normal authentication information is not input in response to an external image output request Image output means for outputting the image synthesized by the image synthesizing means, and
An image output apparatus comprising: An image output processing program for controlling a computer to perform image output processing, the computer comprising:
Captured image acquisition means for acquiring captured images,
Captured image storage means for storing the captured image acquired by the captured image acquisition means,
Character image storage means for storing a plurality of character images imitating a person's pose;
Similarity evaluation means for evaluating the similarity between the person image in the captured image stored in the captured image storage means and each character image stored in the character image storage means;
Image composition means for performing composition processing for replacing a person image in a photographed image stored in the photographed image storage means with a character image imitating a pose of a person evaluated as similar by the similarity evaluation means;
When regular authentication information is input in response to an external image output request, the captured image stored in the captured image storage means is output, and normal authentication information is not input in response to an external image output request Image output means for outputting the image synthesized by the image synthesizing means,
A computer-readable image output processing program designed to function as a computer. A captured image receiving means for receiving a captured image from the terminal;
Photographic image storage means for storing the photographic image received by the photographic image receiving means;
Character image storage means for storing a plurality of character images imitating a person's pose;
Similarity evaluation means for evaluating the similarity between the person image in the captured image stored in the captured image storage means and each character image stored in the character image storage means;
Image composition means for performing composition processing for replacing a person image in a photographed image stored in the photographed image storage means with a character image imitating a pose of a person evaluated to be similar by the similarity evaluation means;
When regular authentication information is input in response to an image output request from the terminal, the captured image stored in the captured image storage means is output, and normal authentication information is not input in response to an external image output request Image output means for outputting the image synthesized by the image synthesizing means, and
An image delivery server comprising:

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