JPH078033B2 - Image processing device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus.

(Prior Art) With the recent increase in memory density, it has become possible to store image information in a simple memory pack, and it is also possible to easily visualize and reproduce this in a general television receiver. .

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in such a conventional example, when an image to be printed is selected from the images stored in the memory pack, the images stored in the memory pack are sequentially reproduced one by one. Had made a choice.

Further, when it is attempted to file only the printed image in the memory pack according to the image selection, it is necessary to give an instruction to file the image formed again after the printing is completed.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus having improved operability in view of the above problems.

(Means for Solving the Invention) In order to solve the above problems, the image processing apparatus of the present invention reads out a plurality of image information stored in the writable and readable first memory pack (in the embodiment, in the embodiment, (Corresponding to the step "CM → MM" in the flowchart of FIG. 2), a buffer memory (in the embodiment, buffer memories B1 to B1 to
B4), a display unit (corresponding to TV1 to TV4 in the embodiment) for displaying a plurality of images represented by each of the plurality of image information stored in the buffer memory so that the images can be recognized at the same time, Selecting means for selecting a desired image from the images (corresponding to the keyboard KB in the embodiment), hard copy means for making a hard copy based on image information corresponding to the image selected by the selecting means (color printer PRT in the embodiment). And a second memory pack (corresponding to the memory HM in the embodiment) that stores image information corresponding to the image selected by the selecting unit in parallel with the hard copy by the hard copying unit.

(Embodiment) In FIG. 1, KC is a memory pack in which image information is stored.
At the loading port for loading the CM, the switch SC that detects that the memory pack MK is loaded is stored. KO is a coin
At the CO loading port, the detection unit DT detects that the required amount of money has been input and notifies the control unit CC. The KB has a keyboard with numerical display sections D1 to D4 for confirming the input amount, the print size, the number of prints, and the like. The TV1 to TV4 display the contents of the memory pack CM on the monitor color, confirm the image required for printing, and obtain a color hard copy with the printer PRT according to the print instruction from the keyboard KB. TV5 is a normal color TV that you can watch while waiting in the printer, TV6 displays the actual print size, unit price, etc.
RT display, SP is audio output means, memory pack M1 to M3
Is a group of memory packs for sale to be purchased when new is needed, and the memory HM is a memory for editing, organizing and storing the contents of the memory CM for permanent storage.

When the memory pack CM that has stored the image information is loaded into the loading port KC, the switch SC closes and the flag F2 is set. If you load the memory pack HM into the loading port KH as needed,
Switch SH closes and sets flag F3.

When a coin CO is inserted from the coin opening KO, the detection unit DT
Detects that the required amount has been input and sets the flag F1.

For example, if two 500-yen coins are inserted now, they will be displayed on the display unit D1, and the print size and the number of coins corresponding to the inserted amount will be displayed on the display units D2 to D4. This may be displayed on the display TV 6 in advance and the required amount of money may be input.

For this control, the charge, size and number correspondence table in the control unit CC is used. Also, using this table, specify the print size, number of sheets, texture, gloss, etc. from the keyboard KB, and use the ▲ [¥] ▼ key operation to calculate the total amount using the calculation unit OP, and display the amount of money. You may display it with D1.

Further, not only coins but also banknotes, credit cards, etc. may be used, and these are collectively referred to as coins.

With a card, you don't need cash, you can print your own balance, and you can even loan.

As in the flow chart shown in FIG. 2, when the control unit CC confirms loading of the memory CM and insertion of coins, the image memory M
M, buffer memory B1 to B4 Clear other items and prepare. After that, the contents of the memory CM are transferred to the memory MM. When the display command key ▲ [D] ▼ is operated, each image information at the address 4 of the memory MM is stored in each of the buffers B1 to B4, and the contents of each buffer are displayed in color on TV1 to TV4. If there is image information to be printed out, one of the numeric keys 1, 2, 3, 4 and the print instruction key ▲ [P] ▼ is operated. As a result, one of the AND gates A1 to A4 is opened according to the instruction from the control unit CC, and the AND gate A6 is applied to the AND gate A6 via the OR gate O1. Since the flags F1 and F2 are set here, and the AND gate A5 is open according to the instruction from the control unit CC,
AND gate A6 outputs the contents of the buffer. Here, the operation differs depending on the instruction content of the keyboard KB. That is, if the printer only, the slide switch SS is set to P, if it is only a copy to the storage pack HM, it is set to C, and when both are needed, it is set to C & P. The gate A7 opens and any of the buffers B1 to B4 is printed by the printer PRT. If you need to print three of B1 to B4, ▲ [1] ▼ ▲ [・] ▼ ▲
If the operation is performed as [2] ▼ ▲ [•] ▼ ▲ [4] ▼, the control unit CC controls the AND gates A1, A2, A4 so that the outputs are in the order of B1 → B2 → B4.

Andgate A when both print and save copy are required
8, A9 is opened and the contents of buffers B1 to B4 are stored in the memory pack HM.
Transfer to. If you only need a copy, don't open Andgate A7.

When printed, the charge is calculated according to the size and number of sheets, and the result is sequentially displayed on the display unit D1. In addition, the lamp L1 indicates which screen is being printed during printing.
~ L4 lights up to inform you.

Next, compare the calculated amount of money with the amount of money inserted from the coin insertion slot, and if there is not enough, request an additional fee from the speaker.
Notify by SP, display, etc. If there is an additional charge, repeat the above operation, and if not, stop the printer and other operations.

When the final address where the image of the memory MM or CM is stored is reached, the change is released according to the result of the charge calculation up to that point, and the process ends.

When copying only, all the inserted coins are returned and the process ends.

If you want to mix text information in the image information, you can input text information from the Kana key group and output the character generator CG. In addition to text information, underline,
When the format information such as a frame line is required, the format memory FM may be output.

This may also be used when storing in the memory HM for storage.

Further, it is obvious that the image information for storage may be stored in the memory CM instead of the storage memory HM, or the same information may be stored at the same time for HM and CM.

As described above, according to the present invention, when an image to be hard-copied is selected from the images stored in the memory pack, it is possible to easily select the image by simultaneously displaying a plurality of images stored in the memory pack. Will be possible.

Further, by selecting a desired image from the displayed plurality of images, it is possible to make a hard copy based on image information corresponding to the selected image. Further, in parallel with the hard copy, the image information corresponding to the selected image is filed in the second memory pack. Therefore, when filing the hard copied image in the memory pack, filing is performed separately from the instruction of the hard copy. If there is no need to instruct, for example, when making a hard copy of a hard copy image again,
It is only necessary to read out the image information filed in the memory pack and make a hard copy. After reading the image information from the first memory pack again and displaying the image, it is not necessary to select the image to be hard copied, which is convenient. Play.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an example of a flow chart thereof. CM, HM ... Memory pack CO ... Coin, KB ... Keyboard CC ... Control unit, TV1-TV6, D1-D4 ... Display unit PRT ... Printer

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A read means for reading a plurality of image information stored in a writable and readable first memory pack, a buffer memory for storing a plurality of image information read by the read means, and a buffer memory. A display unit for displaying a plurality of images represented by each of the plurality of image information stored in the display unit so that the plurality of images can be recognized simultaneously, a selection unit for selecting a desired image from the plurality of displayed images, and a selection unit selected by the selection unit. A hard copy means for making a hard copy based on image information according to the image; and a second memory pack for storing the image information according to the image selected by the selecting means in parallel with the hard copy by the hard copy means. An image processing device characterized by the above.