JPH0829883A - Index print forming device and seal print forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain an excellent seal print by printing an index print on a seal print paper based on prcoessed image data. CONSTITUTION:Image information and magnetic recording information recorded on film are read by a film information reader 30. The read image information is converted into digital information to be image data by an A/D converter in the reader 30. Meanwhile, the magnetic recording information is read by a magnetic sensor and binarized to be digital data in the same manner. The image data and the magnetic recording information data are inputted in a processor 31 and respectively stored in the RAM area of a memory 32 by the processor 31. The magnetic recording information data is read out from the memory 32 and decoded by the processor 31. The decoded additional information is transmitted to a printing device 33 and printed on the seal print paper together with the image data. The additional information is printed larger than the image data, so that the additional information of a frame picture is easy to view.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an index print creating apparatus and a sticker print creating apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When printing a film (usually a negative film) photographed by a camera, a customer usually brings the photographic film to a DPE store and requests simultaneous printing. In the photo lab (laboratory), the negative film is developed and exposed on photographic paper at a predetermined stretching magnification.
Make a photo visible. The photographic paper and the negative film printed at the same time are returned to the DPE store and handed over to the customer.

[0003] A customer sometimes looks at a photograph and asks for additional printing, but conventionally, it is necessary to specify a frame to be printed by looking at a negative film, and it is necessary to hold the film over a light source to see it, which is very troublesome. there were.

Therefore, in recent years, an image of all image frames recorded on a negative film is solid-printed on a recording sheet such as a sheet of photographic printing paper or an image reduced by a predetermined method is appropriately arranged on the recording sheet. The method of handing out the negative film that has been printed to the customer (index print) is beginning to be adopted. Since the image is a positive image, this index print is very convenient because the customer can quickly recognize what kind of image is shown in what frame.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of index printing. The example shown in the figure is 5 frames in the horizontal direction and 4 frames in the vertical direction.
An example is shown in which images of a total of 20 frames are printed. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a conventional configuration example of an apparatus for creating such an index print. A photographic film (hereinafter simply referred to as a film) 1 is wound around a supply reel 2 and a take-up reel 3. And
When all the film has been wound on the take-up reel 3, it is rewound on the supply reel 2 again and stored.

The image information recorded on the film 1 is
After being sequentially read by the scanner 5 and converted into an electric signal, it enters the A / D converter 6 and is converted into digital data. The image data converted to digital data is
It is sequentially stored in the index print storage unit 8. On the other hand, when the film 1 has a transparent magnetic layer, a frame number and various information are recorded in addition to the image information,
The information reading unit 11 reads the information and gives it to the index print storage unit 8. As a result, the image data is sequentially stored in the index print storage unit 8 for each frame. The control unit 7 performs address designation and timing adjustment when the image data is stored in the index print storage unit 8. A / D converter 6
Is also input to the control unit 7, and the control unit 7
Receives the output data of the A / D converter 6 and adjusts the exposure amount when printing a photograph.

Next, the control unit 7 reads out the image data for each frame stored in the index print storage unit 8, and the hard copy device 9 reduces and prints the image for each frame on the recording paper. As a result, as shown in the figure,
The index print 10 on which the images of all the frames recorded on the film 1 are printed can be obtained.

On the other hand, the film 1 drawn from the supply reel 2 enters the print station 20. A buffer stage 4 is provided between the scanner 5 and the print station 20 to adjust the film transport speed difference in each area.

In the print station 20, the control unit 7 supplies the light source 21 with optimum exposure amount control data for each frame. The printing paper 22 supplied from the supply reel 23 is arranged above the light source 21. The photographic printing paper 22 is taken up by a take-up reel 24. The light emitted by the light source 21 passes through the film 1 and records image information on the photographic printing paper 22. That is, the photographic printing paper 22 is exposed by the transmitted light of the film 1, and a photograph is completed. The photographic printing paper 22 that has been exposed and exposed is fixed by a fixing device (not shown) and then wound around a winding reel 24. In this way, the image wound on the take-up reel 24 is cut frame by frame, and a photograph to be handed over to the customer is created.

In the conventional example shown in FIG. 11, the index print is made by the hard copy device 9, but it may be made by a so-called solid baking method using an optical system separately.

[0011]

The above-mentioned index print has a problem that it cannot be used effectively after it is used for checking the frames at the time of additional printing. Therefore, in order to effectively use the index print, the sticker print is printed on the sticker print paper. The sticker print is one in which each frame is printed on a sticker print paper, and each frame is peeled off so that it can be attached to a predetermined paper, and the back surface of the frame has glue.
By sticking on a predetermined sheet, it has a function as an index (heading).

Further, when the index print is used as a sticker print, it is used not only as a headline but also as it is, so that there is a problem that it is useless if the main image of a person or the like is small. Since the conventional index print creating apparatus only prints the image of each frame as it is, there is a problem that the printed image cannot be used as it is as a sticker print. Further, the conventional index print is not configured to be peeled off for each frame so that it can be used as a sticker.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an index print producing apparatus capable of obtaining a good seal print. It is another object of the present invention to provide an index print creating apparatus that can obtain an easy-to-see index print in which various information such as date information or a desired image is enlarged. Another object of the present invention is to provide an index print creating apparatus capable of providing a good-looking index print by patterning a non-image area of print paper. Further, another object of the present invention is to provide a sticker print creating apparatus capable of peeling the printed index print as a sticker for each frame and adhering the sticker to a predetermined paper.

[0014]

A first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is to read image information of a photographic film having a magnetic layer and magnetic recording information recorded on the magnetic layer,
It is characterized in that it is provided with a reading means for obtaining the image data and the magnetic recording information, a processing means for processing the read image data, and a printing means for printing the index print on the sticker print paper by the processed image data.

A second invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a reading means for reading image information of a photographic film having a magnetic layer and magnetic recording information recorded on the magnetic layer to obtain image data and magnetic recording information. The image forming apparatus further comprises a processing unit for processing the read image data and a printing unit for printing an index print on a sticker print paper by the processed image data, the printing unit enlarging the magnetic recording information and displaying it in the image. It is characterized by printing.

A third invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is to read the image information of the photographic film and obtain the image data, a processing means for processing the read image data, and an index print by the processed image data. Is printed on a sticker print paper, and a pattern is printed on a non-image area of the sticker print paper.

A fourth invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is to read the image information of the photographic film to obtain the image data, the processing means for processing the read image data, and the index print by the processed image data. Printing means on a sticker print sheet, the processing means recognizes an object or an area including a specific object, determines an enlargement factor for the recognized area, and the printing means prints. Is characterized by.

In this case, the recognition of the subject or the region including the specific subject is preferably performed by the image recognition means in order to quickly recognize the region.
A fifth invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is characterized by including a seal print ejecting means for cutting a seal print paper for each customer while making a predetermined notch on the seal print paper created by the index print creating apparatus. There is.

In this case, the index print producing apparatus optically stick-prints the contents of the photographic film on the sticker print paper, but it uniformly prints on the sticker print paper at a fixed reduction ratio. Is preferred.

Further, the index print creating apparatus is to read the contents recorded on the photographic film, perform image processing, and print on the sticker print paper. From the viewpoint of obtaining

Further, the sticker print discharging means includes a notching means for putting a notch for each frame on the sticker print paper,
It is preferable that each customer can easily peel off the printed sticker image for each frame, and it is preferable to provide a separating means for separating the notched sticker print paper for each customer.

[0022]

[Action]

(First Invention) Reading image information of a photographic film having a magnetic layer and magnetic recording information recorded on the magnetic layer,
A good seal is provided by including a reading unit that obtains image data and magnetic recording information, a processing unit that processes the read image data, and a printing unit that prints an index print on a sticker print sheet with the processed image data. The print can be obtained at any magnification.

(Second Invention) When a sticker print is produced, the magnetic recording information recorded on the film is enlarged and printed in the image. This makes it easier to see the additional information such as the date.

(Third invention) A pattern is printed on a non-image area of a sticker print sheet. This allows
The sticker print is easier to see.

(Fourth Invention) A subject or a region including a specific subject is recognized, and the recognized region is enlarged and printed at a predetermined magnification. This makes the recognized area easier to see. In this case, if the area recognition is performed by a dedicated image recognition means, it is possible to recognize the specific area at high speed, which is preferable.

(Fifth Invention) The seal print sheet is provided with a notch for each frame, and the seal print can be separated for each customer. As a result, the customer can easily obtain his / her own seal print, and can easily peel off each frame, which facilitates handling.

In this case, if the sticker print is optically solid baked, the sticker print can be easily obtained. Further, if image processing is performed to create a sticker print, it is possible to obtain images of various corresponding qualities. Further, by providing a means for marking each frame and a means for separating the seal print for each customer, the handling becomes easy.

[0028]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 30 is image information and / or magnetic recording information recorded in the magnetic recording layer from a photographic film having a magnetic layer (negative or positive) or a photographic film not containing a magnetic layer (negative or positive) Is a film information reading unit for reading image data and magnetically recorded information. The magnetic layer on the film is preferably transparent. As the film information reading unit 30,
For example, a color scanner or a magnetic sensor for reading magnetic information recorded on a film is used. Three
Reference numeral 1 denotes a processing device that processes the image data read by the film information reading unit 30 and also performs various controls. A memory 32 is connected to the processing device 31 and stores image data, additional information and the like, and is composed of, for example, a ROM and a RAM.

Reference numeral 33 is a printing device for creating an index print for sticker printing on the image data processed by the processing device 31. The printing device 33
For example, a hard copy device such as a laser printer, an inkjet printer, a thermal printer, a CRT printer is used.

Reference numeral 34 denotes an operation unit for inputting various information, commands, etc. in addition to designating a frame for the processing device 31.
As the operation unit 34, for example, a keyboard or a mouse is used. A display device 35 displays the image data processed by the processing device 31. As the display device 35, for example, a CRT, a liquid crystal display or the like is used. By providing the display device 35, the layout can be viewed in advance before index printing. An image recognition unit 36 recognizes a subject of the read frame image or a region including a specific subject. An example of the present invention will be described below using the apparatus configured as described above.

(Embodiment 1) Additional information such as date is printed larger than image information. The photographic film (not shown) used in this embodiment is provided with a magnetic layer, and in addition to normal image information, frame number, date, shutter speed, aperture, presence / absence of zoom, magnification thereof, presence / absence of strobe, etc. Additional information can be recorded on the magnetic layer. It is assumed that such additional information is recorded on a film when a picture is taken with a camera or before and after the picture is taken.

The image information and magnetic recording information recorded on the film are read by the film information reading device 30. The read image information is A / D in the film information reading device.
It is converted into digital information by the converter and becomes image data. On the other hand, the magnetic recording information is read by a magnetic sensor and is similarly binarized into digital data.

The image data and the magnetic recording information data thus obtained are input to the processing device 31, and are stored in the RAM area of the memory 32 by the processing device 31, respectively. In the ROM area of the memory 32, the processing device 3
The control procedure No. 1 is stored, and the processing device 31 operates according to the control procedure in the ROM.

The processor 31 reads the magnetic recording information data from the memory 32 and decodes it. The decoded additional information is sent to the printing device 33 and printed together with the image data, but the additional information is printed larger than the image data. For example, when the magnification of normal image data is 1 / n of the original image, the magnification of additional information is 1 / m (n>m> 1)
And FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a frame image created by this embodiment. The additional information (here, the date) 40a is printed inside the frame image 40, but is enlarged and printed. Therefore, the additional information of the frame image printed on the sticker print paper becomes easy to see.

Here, the date information is shown as the additional information, but other information that can be recorded on the magnetic layer of the film,
For example, it may be weather, name (photographer, subject), or the like. (Embodiment 2) A pattern is printed on a non-image area of a sticker print. It is assumed that the pattern to be printed on the non-image area of the sticker print is stored in advance in the memory 32. Although this pattern may be one, it is preferable that there are a plurality of patterns because the selection branches are widened. When there are a plurality of pattern patterns, the operator first instructs the operation unit 34 to display the pattern stored in the memory 32 on the display device 35. The operator selects an appropriate pattern from the displayed patterns. The type of the selected pattern is notified to the processing device 31.

The processing device 31 prints the pattern of the pattern designated by the operation unit 34 on the sticker print paper before printing a normal frame image. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a pattern pattern printed in this way.
Along the edge of the sticker print paper 50, the pattern 5
0a is printed. Although the drawing shows the case where only the edge of the sticker print paper is printed, the sticker print paper may be printed over the entire non-image area. In this way, by printing the pattern on the non-image area of the sticker print paper, the appearance of the finished sticker print becomes good.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the pattern pattern read from the memory 32 is printed by the printing device 33 is shown, but it is also possible to print by using a CRT printer. In this case, as shown in FIG.
The pattern pattern 51 is inserted between the CRT 35a and the sticker print paper 50 to print.

(Embodiment 3) A specific subject or a region including the specific subject in a frame image is recognized, and the recognized subject or region is enlarged and printed. The film in this case does not need to have a magnetic layer for storing additional information. Film information reading device 30
The image data read in is sent to the processing device 31. The processing device 31 gives the received image data to the image recognition unit 36.

The image recognition section 36 recognizes a specific subject or a region including the specific subject from the input image information. As the image recognition method, there are a method of recognizing by an image pattern, a method of recognizing by a color tone of an image (for example, in the case of a person, recognition of a peripheral area including a skin color). Image recognition is performed by software by the processing device 31. This image recognition can also be performed by using a dedicated image recognition section 36 composed of hardware, and by having this image recognition section 36 separately, it becomes possible to quickly recognize.

Information on the recognized specific subject or the area including the specific subject is obtained from the image recognition unit 36 by the processing device 31.
Will be notified. The signal notified to the processing device 31 may be the image data itself or a signal indicating the recognized area. The processing device 31 enlarges the recognized specific subject or a region including the specific subject by a predetermined magnification, and then stores the enlarged image in the memory 32. After the images of all the frames are stored in the memory 32 in this way, the processing device 31 reads the image data from the memory 32 and sends it to the printing device 33 to print the frame images.
As a result, the recognized specific subject or a region including the specific subject is enlarged and printed, and an easy-to-see image is obtained.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a frame image created according to the third embodiment. (A) is a normal frame image, and (b) is a frame image printed according to this embodiment. A subject 41 (here, a human image) in a normal frame image 40
Is enlarged at a predetermined magnification and printed as shown in FIG. Since the image 41A in which the subject is enlarged is obtained, it is very easy to see. Here, if the magnification of the image shown in (a) is 1 / m with respect to the original image, the magnification of the enlarged image is 1 / n (m>n> 1). The magnification to be enlarged may be fixed, or may be specified from the operation unit 34 based on the relationship between the print size of the frame and the size of the specific image portion. The area other than the recognized area is 1 / m
However, the magnification may be the same, but may be similarly increased at a magnification of 1 / n.

(Embodiment 4) The index print created by the index print creating apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is automatically separated for each customer, and the index print for each separated customer is marked by a frame. A description will be given of a sticker print creating apparatus that facilitates peeling.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the fourth embodiment.
In the figure, reference numeral 60 is a roll-shaped print paper wound around a reel 60a, and as shown in FIG. 7, index prints 70 for each customer are arranged at regular intervals on this paper. The print paper 60 is thin paper. The index print creation apparatus shown in FIG. 1 has already printed the index print for each customer on this print paper. Reference numeral 61 is a roll-shaped double-sided tape wound around a reel 61a.

The print paper 60 and the double-sided tape 61 are respectively fed out by the conveying mechanism and bonded at the position of the roller 65. When the print sheets that have been laminated and integrated are conveyed by the conveying mechanism and come to the position of the notch means 62, the notch means 62 puts the notch 72 as shown in FIG. 8 on the print for each customer. The broken line in the figure is a step 72, and 71 is a frame image. Frame image 71
The frame 72 separates it from the other frame image 71.

The print paper, which has been cut by the cutting means 62, is further conveyed by the conveying mechanism and reaches the position of the separating means 63. Here, the separating means 63 is used to print the seal print 70 for each customer from the print paper 60.
Is separated. Then, the seal prints 70 for each customer are accumulated in the container 64. The cross section of the separated seal print 70 for each customer is as shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the print paper 60, the double-sided tape 61, and the back paper 67 are three layers. This backing paper 67
Indicates that the double-sided tape 61 is already attached in a state of being wound around the reel 61a. The print paper is
Plain paper, thermal paper, photographic paper, etc. are used. It is preferable that both are thin.

The seal print 70 for each customer thus created is delivered to each customer. The customer peels off each frame as needed and attaches it to the necessary place. As a result, the function as an index (headline) is fully exerted. According to this embodiment, since the seal print can be automatically separated for each customer, the handling is easy. Moreover, since the customer has notches for each frame, the customer can peel off each frame as necessary. Moreover, if the backing paper is peeled off, it can be attached anywhere, and the operability is very good.

[0047]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the image information of the photographic film having the magnetic layer and the magnetic recording information recorded on the magnetic layer are read to obtain the image data and the magnetic recording information. By providing the reading means for obtaining, the processing means for processing the read image data, and the printing means for printing the index print on the sticker print paper with the processed image data,
A good seal print can be obtained at any magnification.

Further, reading means for reading the image information of the photographic film having a magnetic layer and the magnetic recording information recorded on the magnetic layer to obtain image data and magnetic recording information, and processing means for processing the read image data. A print means for printing an index print on a sticker print paper according to the processed image data,
The printing means can obtain an easily viewable image by enlarging the magnetic recording information and printing it in the image.

Further, a reading means for reading the image information of the photographic film to obtain the image data, a processing means for processing the read image data, and a printing means for printing the index print on the sticker print paper by the processed image data. By printing a pattern on the non-image area of the sticker print paper, it is possible to obtain a sticker print that is easy to see.

Further, a reading means for reading the image information of the photographic film to obtain the image data, a processing means for processing the read image data, and a printing means for printing the index print on the sticker print paper by the processed image data. The processing means recognizes an object or an area including a specific object, determines an enlargement ratio for the recognized area, and the printing means prints so that a portion desired by the customer is enlarged. Since it is printed as a print, it is possible to obtain an image that is easy to see.

In this case, the recognition of the subject or the region including the specific subject can be performed at high speed by performing the recognition by the image recognition means. Also, while putting a predetermined notch on the sticker print paper created by the index print creating device,
By providing the sticker print discharging means for separating the sticker print paper for each customer, the customer can easily obtain his / her own sticker print and can easily peel off the sticker print for each frame, which facilitates the handling.

In this case, the index print producing apparatus can easily obtain the seal print by optically solidifying the contents of the photographic film on the seal print paper. Further, the index print creating apparatus can obtain an image of arbitrary quality by reading the content recorded on the photographic film, performing image processing, and printing on the sticker print paper.

Further, the sticker print discharging means includes a notching means for putting a notch for each frame on the sticker print paper,
The customer can easily obtain his / her own seal print by providing a means for cutting each frame and a means for cutting the seal print for each customer, which has a separating means for separating the notched seal print paper for each customer. You can
Further, since it is easy to peel each frame, it is easy to handle.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an index print producing apparatus which can obtain a good seal print. Further, it is possible to provide an index print creating apparatus capable of obtaining an easy-to-see index print in which various information such as date information or a desired image is enlarged. Further, it is possible to provide an index print creating apparatus that can obtain a good-looking index print by patterning the non-image area of the print paper. Further, it is possible to provide a sticker print creating apparatus that can peel off the printed index print as a sticker for each frame and paste it on a predetermined paper.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a frame image created according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a pattern pattern created according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example when a pattern pattern is printed by a CRT printer.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a frame image created according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state of sticker print paper.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which a seal print is inscribed.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a cross section of a seal print.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of index printing.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a conventional device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 30 film information reading device 31 processing device 32 memory 33 printing device 34 operation unit 35 display device 36 image recognition unit

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. Reading image information of a photographic film having a magnetic layer and magnetic recording information recorded on the magnetic layer,
An index print including a reading unit for obtaining image data and magnetic recording information, a processing unit for processing the read image data, and a printing unit for printing an index print on a sticker print sheet with the processed image data. Creation device. 2. Reading image information of a photographic film having a magnetic layer and magnetic recording information recorded on the magnetic layer,
The image forming apparatus further comprises a reading unit for obtaining image data and magnetically recorded information, a processing unit for processing the read image data, and a printing unit for printing an index print on a sticker print sheet by the processed image data. An index print creating apparatus, wherein the magnetic recording information is enlarged and printed in an image. 3. A reading means for reading image information of a photographic film to obtain image data, a processing means for processing the read image data, and a printing means for printing an index print on a sticker print paper by the processed image data. An index print creating apparatus, comprising: printing a pattern on a non-image area of the sticker print paper. 4. A reading means for reading image information of a photographic film to obtain image data, a processing means for processing the read image data, and a printing means for printing an index print on a sticker print paper by the processed image data. The processing means recognizes a subject or a region including a specific subject, and determines an enlargement factor for the recognized region,
An index print creating apparatus, wherein the printing means prints. 5. The index print creating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the image recognition means recognizes the subject or a region including a specific subject. 6. A sticker print creating apparatus comprising: a sticker print ejecting means for putting a predetermined mark on the sticker print paper created by the index print creating apparatus and for separating the sticker print paper for each customer. 7. The index print creating device comprises:
7. The sticker print creating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the contents of the photographic film are optically solid-printed on a sticker print paper. 8. The sticker print according to claim 6, wherein the index lint making device reads the contents recorded on the photographic film, performs image processing, and then prints the sticker print paper. Creation device. 9. The sticker print ejecting means comprises a notifying means for putting a notch for each frame on the sticker print paper, and a separating means for separating the notched sticker print paper for each customer. Item 6. A sticker print creating device according to item 6.