JPH10243211A - Image processor, image-processing method and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processor by which a fetched photograph can be finished into pictures in various pictorial tones, based on the image data of that photograph. SOLUTION: The image data of a photograph fetched by an image scanner is arranged on an image-working layer L1, a filtering layer L2 constituted by overlapping plural white lines inclined to right at 45 deg., and an additional modifying layer L3 describing prescribed characters or the like are superimposed on the image-working layer L1, in which the image data of photograph are arranged, and a picture expressing the photograph in the pictorial tone of rough pencil sketch is prepared.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, and more particularly to an image processing apparatus and method for inputting image data of a photograph and converting the image data into image data of various painting styles, and a method thereof. The present invention relates to a recording medium on which a computer program for performing the above is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the recent development of image processing technology in computers, and in particular, with the development of software capable of performing various types of image processing on image data obtained from photographs, image data of photographs has been imported into computers. Research on a technique of applying a picture-like image processing to image data to finish the picture according to a photograph has been advanced. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-36636 proposes a technique for producing a painting-like picture such as an oil painting by applying canvas processing and matuail processing incorporated in existing software to captured image data. Have been.

[0003]

By the way, the types of paintings are of various types, including the above-mentioned oil paintings, such as pencil drawings and lithographs. There is a demand for the development of a system for producing a painting-like picture that meets the request of the client even if the key is requested.
In particular, when requesting the production of a picture in which image data of a face photograph has been subjected to image processing, it is conceivable that the requester may request a greater variety of painting styles in accordance with various existing pictures. Therefore, realization of the construction of an image processing system capable of responding to various kinds of requests for painting styles of the client is desired, but at present, various image processing methods are being sought.
There is no uniform approach.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an image processing apparatus and method capable of finishing a photograph into various painting-like pictures based on the image data of the photograph, and a method thereof. It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording medium on which a computer program to be executed is recorded.

[0005]

An image processing apparatus according to claim 1 stores first image data of a first image of a photograph and second image data of a filter including a plurality of line segments. Second storage means, the first image data and the second
Means for obtaining third image data by superimposing the image data on the image data.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; second storage means for storing second image data of a filter including a plurality of line segments; A third storage unit configured to store information of transmittance at a line segment position of the filter, and the first image data and the second image data superimposed on each other, and
Means for obtaining third image data obtained by converting the image data in accordance with the transmittance information stored in the third storage means.

[0007] An image processing apparatus according to a third aspect is the first aspect.
(2) In (2), when the first image data and the second image data are superimposed, a dither synthesizing process with a predetermined transmittance is performed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; means for converting the first image data into second image data having two gradations of black and white; A second storage unit for storing third image data of a filter containing a pattern; and a unit for obtaining fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data. .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; means for converting the first image data into second image data having two gradations of black and white; The third of the template-like filters with missing rows
A second storage unit for storing image data, and a unit for superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data are provided.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 6 is an image processing apparatus according to claim 5.
Wherein the template-like filter is colored so as to have a gradation from one specific point inside the filter toward another point.

An image processing apparatus according to a seventh aspect of the present invention includes a storage unit for storing first image data of a photograph, a unit for converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, Means for obtaining third image data by coloring the black area so as to have a gradation from one specific point inside to the other point, leaving an outline of the black area of the image data. And

An image processing apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention includes a storage unit for storing first image data of a photograph, a unit for converting the first image data into second image data of a plurality of hues, Means for obtaining third image data by converting the outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the image data to black; and means for obtaining fourth image data by increasing the saturation of the third image data. It is characterized by the following.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph;
A second storage unit for storing image data, a unit for obtaining the third image data by superimposing the first image data and the second image data, and performing a fourth embossing process on the third image data. Means for obtaining image data.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, there is further provided a means for printing an image based on finally obtained image data.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the photograph is a portrait photograph including at least a face portion.

An image processing method according to a twelfth aspect is a step of storing first image data of a photograph, and a step of storing second image data of a filter including a plurality of line segments.
Superimposing the first image data and the second image data to obtain third image data.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing method comprising the steps of: storing first image data of a photograph; converting the first image data into second image data of two gradations of black and white; Storing the third image data of the filtered filter, and obtaining the fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing method comprising the steps of: storing first image data of a photograph; converting the first image data into second image data having two gradations of black and white; 3rd templated filter
Storing a second image data and a fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data.

An image processing method according to claim 15, wherein the first image data of the photograph is stored, the first image data is converted into black-and-white two-gradation second image data, and the second image data is stored in the second image data. Coloring the black area so as to have a gradation from one specific point inside to the other point, thereby obtaining third image data. I do.

An image processing method according to claim 16, wherein the first image data of the photograph is stored, the first image data is converted into second image data of a plurality of hues, and the second image data is stored in the second image data. Converting the outline of an area other than the lightest color area of the data to black to obtain third image data; and increasing the saturation of the third image data to obtain fourth image data. It is characterized by.

An image processing method according to claim 17, wherein the first image data of the photograph is stored, the second image data indicating a wall is stored, and the first image data and the second image data are stored. Are superimposed to obtain third image data, and embossing is performed on the third image data to obtain fourth image data.

[0022] The recording medium according to claim 18 is the first medium for photographs.
Storing the image data; storing the second image data of the filter including a plurality of line segments; and superimposing the first image data and the second image data on the third image data.
Recording a computer program including a step of obtaining image data.

The recording medium according to the nineteenth aspect is the first type of photograph.
Storing image data; converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data;
Storing a computer program including a step of storing third image data of a filter including a mesh pattern and a step of superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data. Features.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium comprising:
Storing image data; converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data;
Recording a computer program including a step of storing third image data of a template-like filter from which a character string has been removed, and a step of superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data It is characterized by having done.

The recording medium according to the twenty-first aspect is the first type of photograph
Storing image data; converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data;
Leaving a contour of the black region of the second image data, and coloring the black region so as to have a gradation from a specific point inside to the other point to obtain third image data. A computer program is recorded.

The recording medium according to claim 22 is the first medium for photographs.
Storing image data, converting the first image data into second image data of a plurality of hues, and converting the outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the second image data to black. A computer program that includes a step of obtaining third image data by using a computer and a step of obtaining fourth image data by increasing the saturation of the third image data.

[0027] The recording medium according to the twenty-third aspect is the first type of photograph.
Storing image data, storing second image data indicating a wall, superimposing the first image data and the second image data to obtain third image data, Subjecting the data to an embossing process to obtain fourth image data.

In the first invention, the picture is made into a pencil-like picture based on the image data of the picture.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a picture produced in the first invention.
A second image data of a filter which is constituted by overlapping a plurality of line segments and expresses a painting style of a pencil drawing is stored in advance, and the second image data is stored in the first image data of the captured photograph by a line. At the minute position, the third image data is obtained by being superimposed at a predetermined transmittance, and the third image data is printed to produce a picture in which a photograph is expressed in a pencil-drawing-like painting style. By overlapping the line segment filters with a predetermined transmittance, the image of the photograph becomes faint and transparent, so that the image looks like a pencil drawing. At this time, when the first image data and the second image data are superimposed on each other, a dither synthesizing process with a predetermined transmittance is performed so that the image is more like a pencil drawing.

In the second invention, based on the image data of the photograph, the photograph is finished in a painting-like picture as projected on a television. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a picture produced in the second invention. The third image data of a filter expressing a mesh pattern like a shadow mask of a television cathode-ray tube is stored in advance, and the first image data of the captured picture is converted into black and white two-gradation data. The fourth image data is obtained by superimposing the third image data on the data, and the fourth image data is printed to produce a picture expressing the photograph in a painting style as if it were projected on a television screen. By superimposing the filters including the mesh pattern, an image having a shadow mask is obtained.

According to the third aspect of the invention, based on the image data of the photograph, the photograph is finished in a painting-like picture composed of white and black characters. FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of a picture produced in the third invention. The third image data of the template-like filter from which the character string has been removed is stored in advance, and the first image data of the captured photograph is converted into black-and-white two-tone data. By superimposing the fourth image data and printing the fourth image data, a black-and-white image of the photograph emerges in the portion where the characters are removed, and a painting composed of a black and white character of the photograph Create a picture expressed in tones. When a gradation is added to the fourth image data, a sense of depth can be expressed.

In the fourth invention, the picture is made into a lithographic painting-like picture based on the image data of the picture. FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of a picture produced in the fourth invention.
The first image data of the captured photo is converted into second image data of two gradations of black and white, leaving the outline of the black region of the second image data, and moving from an arbitrary point inside the black region to another point. A third image data is obtained by coloring a black area so as to have a gradation, and the third image data is printed to produce a picture expressing a photograph in a lithographic painting style.
Since the surroundings are blackened and the interior is colored with a gradation, a lithographic painting tone can be realized.

In the fifth invention, based on the image data of the photograph, the photograph is finished in an American comic painting style picture. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a picture produced in the fifth invention. The first image data of the captured photo is converted into second image data of a plurality of types of hues that are not full color, and the outline of an area excluding the brightest color is converted to black with respect to the second image data to form a third image. The fourth image data is obtained by increasing the saturation of the third image data.
By printing the image data, a picture is created in which the photograph is expressed in a painting style as seen on the cover of an American comic magazine. Since the types of hues to be used are limited and the outline of the same hue region is black, an American comic magazine style can be expressed.

In the sixth invention, the picture is finished into a picture-like picture carved on a wall based on the image data of the picture. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a picture produced in the sixth invention.
The second image data indicating the wall is stored in advance, and the third image data obtained by superimposing the second image data on the first image data of the captured photo is subjected to an embossing process to obtain fourth image data. By printing this fourth image data, a picture that is expressed in a painting style, such as a sculpture of a photograph on a wall, is produced. Since the image of the photograph and the image of the wall are combined and the combined image is subjected to an embossing process so as to give a feeling of unevenness, it is possible to give a texture as if carved on the wall.

[0034]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention. The image processing apparatus having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 includes an image input unit 1, an image processing unit 2, a storage unit 3, a display unit 4, an input operation unit 5, and an image printing unit 6. The image input unit 1 is composed of, for example, an image scanner, a digital camera, etc., reads image data of a photograph, converts it into digital data, and outputs it to the image processing unit 2.
The image processing unit 2 performs all image processing on the image data as described below, and transmits image data to the image input unit 1, the storage unit 3, the display unit 4, the input operation unit 5, and the image printing unit 6. And the transfer of control data to control the entire system shown in FIG.

The storage unit 3 stores the image data fetched from the image input unit 1 under the control of the image processing unit 2, and
The image data subjected to the image processing is stored. Then, under the control of the image processing unit 2, the stored image data is read from the storage unit 3 to the image processing unit 2 as necessary. The display unit 4 displays an image according to the image data in accordance with an instruction of the image processing unit 2, and displays an image of the input operation unit 5.
Also displays the input contents from.

The input operation unit 5 comprises, for example, a mouse as a pointing device and a keyboard as character information input means, so that an operator can perform parameter selection / input processing via the input operation unit 5. I have. The image printing unit 6 includes, for example, an ink jet printer, a color laser printer, and the like, inputs image data from the image processing unit 2 after image processing, and prints an image corresponding to the image data.

The image processing unit 2 includes a CPU 11 for controlling the processing of the entire system and an RO for storing a program for operating the CPU 11 including a specific image processing procedure.
M12 and a RAM 13 used as a work area for various image processing programs.

Next, embodiments of the present invention capable of producing various types of painting-like pictures will be individually described. In the following example, a photograph serving as a material will be described as a face photograph.

(First Embodiment) The first embodiment is an example in which image data of a face photograph is read, and the face photograph is finished into a color pencil drawing picture. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating superimposition and synthesis of image data according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the first embodiment. First, a face photograph is captured by an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S1). The digital image data obtained at this time is
For example, the total number of pixels is 1000 × 1800 pixels,
The pixel resolution is 56 pixels / cm, the data resolution is 144 dpi, and the information amount is 1.5 to 2 MB.

As shown in FIG. 2, image data of a face photograph is arranged on the image processing layer L1 in the RAM 13 (S2).
Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the filter layer L2 previously stored in the RAM 13 is superimposed on the image processing layer L1 (S3). This filter is a filter for finishing like a pencil drawing, and includes a plurality of white lines (thickness: 4 to 6 pixels (0.8 to 1.2 mm) extending from diagonally upper right to diagonally lower left at a 45-degree inclination. Length: 100 to 250 pixels (20 to 50 mm) are randomly overlapped, and this filter uses both dither synthesis with a transmittance of 30% and normal synthesis with a transmittance of 50%.
The image data of such a filter layer is stored in the RAM 13 in advance as bitmap data.
The transmittance of 50% means that the transmittance of the layer placed on the white portion is set to 50%, and that the R, G, B levels of each pixel are reduced to 50% of the original image.

When such a filter is superimposed, the image data of the face photograph is hidden by about half, so that the contrast is increased by 50 to 60% to clarify the image data of the face photograph (S4). Next, in order to obtain the texture of a colored pencil, the saturation increased in the previous process is reduced by 20 to 30% (S
5). In addition, in order to obtain the texture of the pencil drawing, the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S6), the boundary of the outline is detected with a width of about 50 to 75 pixels (10 to 15 mm), and the density distribution of the line is detected. Is slightly shifted to blur the outline (S7). For example, about 10 gauss is blurred depending on the software used.

Next, the image data thus processed is
After arranging on the additional decorative layer L3 in the RAM 13 in which predetermined characters and the like are written, the name of the face photograph is input to a predetermined place via the input operation unit 5, and the obtained image data is printed on the image printing unit 6 (S8). Then, when an image corresponding to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is printed, a faint and transparent feeling is shown in the face photograph image, and the picture is expressed in a pencil-drawing painting style as shown in FIG. Can be produced.

In the above image processing, for example, Adobe Photoshop 3.
0J software (hereinafter referred to as first software),
In addition, Adobe Illustrator 5.5J software (hereinafter, referred to as second software) of Adobe Systems Incorporated is used, and the first software can be used in steps S2 to S7, and the second software can be used in step S8.

(Second Embodiment) The second embodiment is an example in which image data of a face photograph is read, and the face photograph is finished into a picture with a tone similar to that shown on a television. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the second embodiment. First, a face photograph is captured by an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S11).
The digital image data obtained at this time has, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 × 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, and a data resolution of 144 dp.
i, the information amount is 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S12), the image data of the face photograph is converted to gray scale so as to have two gradations of white and black, and the contrast is 90 to 98. % (S13). In addition, based on the fact that the black portion is composed of about 25 to 30% of the face, while taking into account that the contours of the eyes, nose, and mouth do not disappear,
Adjust the brightness within the range of minus 20% to plus 20%.

The white part of the image data that has been converted to black and white with two gradations is deleted, and only the black part is extracted (S14). The image data obtained by extracting only the black portion is arranged in the image processing layer L1 (S15). Next, a filter layer L2 containing a mesh pattern like a shadow mask of a television cathode ray tube is superposed (S16). When these filters are superimposed, normal synthesis is performed. The image data of such a filter layer is stored in the RAM 13 in advance as bitmap data.
Is stored within. Further, if filters of a random noise pattern having a random black-and-white dispersion pattern or a random transmittance pattern are further overlapped, the texture shown on the television screen can be further extracted.

Next, the image data thus processed is
After arranging on the additional decoration layer L3 on which predetermined characters and the like are written, the name of the face photograph is input to a predetermined place via the input operation unit 5, and the obtained image data is output to the image printing unit 6. (S17). When an image corresponding to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is appropriately colored and printed,
It is possible to produce a picture as shown in FIG. 10 in which the face photograph is expressed as a shadow mask, and the face photograph is expressed in a painting style projected on a television screen.

For example, the first software can be used in steps S12 to S16 of the above image processing, and the second software can be used in step S17.

(Third Embodiment) The third embodiment is an example in which image data of a face photograph is read, and the face photograph is finished into a picture with a tone such as composed of white and black characters. is there. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the third embodiment. First, a face photograph is captured by the image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S21).
The digital image data obtained at this time has, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 × 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, and a data resolution of 144 dp.
i, the information amount is 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S22), the image data of the face photograph is converted into gray scale so as to have two gradations of white and black, and the contrast is 90 to 98. % (S23). In addition, based on the fact that the black portion is composed of about 25 to 30% of the face, while taking into account that the contours of the eyes, nose, and mouth do not disappear,
Adjust the brightness within the range of minus 20% to plus 20%.

The image data that has been converted to black and white with two gradations is arranged in the image processing layer L1 (S24). Next, the template-like filter layer L2 from which the character string has been removed is overlaid (S2
Five). When these filters are superimposed, normal synthesis is performed. The filter layer L2 has a gradation (for example, 1) of a desired color in a vertical direction in order to give a sense of depth.
(Change from 0 to 70). The image data of such a filter layer is stored in the RAM 13 in advance as bitmap data. The character string to be extracted may be a character sentence, or may be a character string, a symbol, or the like. The filter layer L2
Instead of coloring, a character string may be similarly extracted and another gradation-colored filter may be further overlapped.

Next, the image data thus processed is
After arranging on the additional decoration layer L3 on which predetermined characters and the like are written, the name of the face photograph is input to a predetermined place via the input operation unit 5, and the obtained image data is output to the image printing unit 6. (S26). When an image corresponding to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is printed, a black-and-white image of the photograph emerges in the portion where the character is removed, and the face-like image composed of white and black characters in the face photograph is displayed. A picture as shown in FIG. 11 can be produced.

For example, the first software can be used in steps S22 to S25 of the above image processing, and the second software can be used in step S26.

(Fourth Embodiment) The fourth embodiment is an example in which image data of a face photograph is read and the face photograph is finished into a lithographic picture. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the fourth embodiment. First, a face photograph is captured by the image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S31). The digital image data obtained at this time is, for example, 100 pixels in total.
0 × 1800 pixels, pixel resolution 56 pixels / cm, data resolution 144 dpi, information amount 1.5
~ 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S32), the image data of the face photograph is converted into gray scale so as to have two gradations of white and black, and the contrast is 90 to 100. %, For example, about 98% (S3
3). It should be noted that, based on the fact that the black portion is composed of about 25 to 30% of the face, the brightness is subtracted from -20% to + 20% while considering that the contours of the eyes, nose, and mouth do not disappear. Adjust within the range.

Subsequently, in order to express the lithographic painting style, the paint settings for each part of the hair, lips, and eyebrows are changed from a leftward direction to a gradation from yellow to red, a line width of 5 to 9 pixels (1.0 to 1 pixel). .8mm), and change the paint settings of other parts from green to blue gradation from left to right, line width 5 to 9 pixels (1.0 to
(1.8 mm) black outline (S34, S3
Five). The distribution of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black for each color at this time is shown below. Since the color tone change in this gradation is linear, the distribution of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black at the intermediate position is 50% of the colors on both sides. Yellow: Cyan 0, Magenta 0, Yellow 100, Black 0 Red: Cyan 0, Magenta 100, Yellow 60, Black 0 Green: Cyan 60, Magenta 0, Yellow 100, Black 0 Blue: Cyan 100, Magenta 75, Yellow 0 Black 0

After the image data of the face photograph subjected to such processing is arranged in the image processing layer L1 (S36), a change is made to the distribution density of the color pixels (S37) in order to obtain a lithographic feel. In the software used, about 30% of noise is added by 30%. Next, the image data thus processed is added to the additional decorative layer L3 on which predetermined characters and the like are written.
After that, the name of the face photograph is input to a predetermined location via the input operation unit 5, and the obtained image data is printed on the image printing unit 6.
(S38). Then, when an image corresponding to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is printed, the surroundings are blackened and the inside thereof is colored by applying a gradation, and FIG. 12 shows a face photograph in a lithographic painting style. You can make such a picture.

In the above image processing, for example, the first
In addition to the software and the second software, Adobe Streamline, also available on the market
3.0J software (hereinafter referred to as third software) is used. In steps S32 and S33, the third software is used. In steps S34, S35 and S38, the second software is used. In steps S36 and S37, the first software is used. Each can be used.

(Fifth Embodiment) The fifth embodiment is an example in which image data of a face photograph is read, and the face photograph is finished into an American comic style picture. FIG.
It is a flow chart which shows a processing procedure of a 5th embodiment. First, a face photograph is input to an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner.
The image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S41). The digital image data obtained at this time has, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 × 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, a data resolution of 144 dpi, and an information amount of 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, after deleting the background of the image data of the face photograph (S42), the image data of the face photograph is converted into a plurality of types of hues (S43). At this time, the face portion is converted into 10 or less hues, particularly 3 to 4 hues, and the entire body including the face and the background is converted into 10 to 20 hues.
After the image data of the face photograph that has been subjected to such processing is arranged in the image processing layer L1 (S44), in order to finish the image data in an American comic painting style, the outline is thickened except for the brightest color. 2 to 4 pixels (0.
(4 to 0.8 mm) (S45).

Further, in order to express an American comic style, the saturation of the image data of the face photograph is increased to perform color adjustment (S46). An example of the paint setting at this time is shown below. (Paint settings for the face part (in the order of the brightest color)) Cyan 0, Magenta 0, Yellow 0, Black 0 Cyan 0, Magenta 10, Yellow 16, Black 1, Cyan 10, Magenta 60, Yellow 60, Black 0 (Paint setting of part) Any one of cyan, magenta and yellow is increased to 80% or more based on the original hue.

Next, the image data thus processed is
After arranging on the additional decoration layer L3 on which predetermined characters and the like are written, the name of the face photograph is input to a predetermined place via the input operation unit 5, and the obtained image data is output to the image printing unit 6. (S47). Then, when an image corresponding to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is printed, the type of hue to be displayed is limited, and the outline of the same hue region is black, and the face photograph is painted in the style of American comic painting. A picture as shown in FIG. 13 can be produced.

For example, the first software can be used in step S42 of the above image processing, the third software can be used in S43, and the second software can be used in steps S44 to S47.

(Sixth Embodiment) The sixth embodiment is an example in which image data of a face photograph is read, and the face photograph is finished into a picture of a sculpture on a white wall. FIG.
9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure according to the embodiment.
First, a face photograph is captured by the image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S51). The digital image data obtained at this time has, for example, a total pixel number of 10
00 × 1800 pixels, pixel resolution is 56 pixels / cm, data resolution is 144 dpi, and information amount is 1.
5 to 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S52), the image data of the face photograph is arranged on the image processing layer L1 indicating the white wall (S53). The hue of the image data indicating the white wall is cyan 15, magenta 10, yellow 1
Based on the gray of the distribution of 0 and black 0, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black are randomly changed in each pixel in the range of 0 to 45 from this reference distribution to indicate the variability of the color of the white wall. Note that the image data indicating the white wall may be actual photograph data. Next, emboss processing is performed on the image data in order to express a feeling of concavo-convex as if the face image were carved on a white wall (S54). For example, image processing is performed using an existing filter “embossing” in the first software. An example of the processing at this time is 135 ° and height 5
-15 pixels (1.0-3.0 mm)-Application example 100
%.

Further, in order to match the image data of the face photograph with the hue of the white wall, the hue and saturation are adjusted by correcting the color tone of the image. For example, by unifying colors,
5. Saturation 5, brightness 55% are set (S55). Next, in order to clarify the image data of the face photo, the contrast is increased by 50% (S56), and in order to obtain a texture carved on the white wall, the transmittance of the image data of the face photo is reduced to 80% to reduce the white wall. Is made transparent (S57).

Next, the image data thus processed is
After arranging on the additional decoration layer L3 on which predetermined characters and the like are written, the name of the face photograph is input to a predetermined place via the input operation unit 5, and the obtained image data is output to the image printing unit 6. (S58). Then, when an image corresponding to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is printed, the composite image of the face image and the white wall image is given a concavo-convex feeling. A picture as shown in FIG.

For example, the first software can be used in steps S52 to S57 of the above image processing, and the second software can be used in step S58.

In the above-described example, a case where a picture is produced from a face photograph has been described. However, it is needless to say that a photograph to be used may be any photograph such as a whole photograph of a person or a landscape photograph.

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According to the image processing apparatus of the present invention, the photograph can be finished into various painting styles on the basis of the image data of the picture, so that the client can meet various kinds of painting style demands of the client. For example, the present invention has excellent effects.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a method of superimposing image data according to the first embodiment.
It is a schematic diagram which shows composition.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the first embodiment (pencil drawing tone);

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the second embodiment (television screen tone).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the third embodiment (painting style composed of black and white characters).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to a fourth embodiment (lithographic style).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to a fifth embodiment (American comic style).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the sixth embodiment (engraving style on a white wall).

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a pencil drawing-like picture produced according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a picture on a television screen produced according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a painting-like picture having a black and white character structure produced according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a lithographic picture produced according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an American comic style picture produced according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a sculpture-like picture on a white wall produced according to the present invention.

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 Reference Signs List 1 image input unit 2 image processing unit 3 storage unit 4 display unit 5 input operation unit 6 image printing unit 11 CPU 12 ROM 13 RAM L1 image processing layer L2 filter layer L3 additional decorative layer

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[Claims] A first storage unit for storing first image data of a photograph; a second storage unit for storing second image data of a filter including a plurality of line segments; Means for superimposing two image data to obtain third image data. 2. A first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph, a second storage means for storing second image data of a filter including a plurality of line segments, and transmission at a line segment position of the filter. Third storage means for storing rate information, and the first image data and the second image data are superimposed on each other, and the first image data corresponding to the line segment position is transmitted through the third storage means. Means for obtaining third image data converted according to rate information. 3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the first image data and the second image data are superimposed, dither synthesis processing with a predetermined transmittance is performed. apparatus. 4. A first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph, a means for converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, and a third means of a filter including a mesh pattern. An image processing apparatus comprising: a second storage unit that stores image data; and a unit that obtains fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data. 5. A first storage unit for storing first image data of a photograph, a unit for converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, and a template-like filter from which a character string has been removed. An image processing apparatus comprising: a second storage unit configured to store the third image data; and a unit configured to obtain the fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data. 6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the template-like filter is colored so as to have a gradation from one specific point to another point inside the filter. 7. A storage unit for storing first image data of a photograph, a unit for converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, and a contour of a black area of the second image data. Means for obtaining third image data by coloring the black area so as to have a gradation from a specific point inside the black area toward another point. 8. A storage unit for storing first image data of a photograph, a unit for converting the first image data into second image data of a plurality of hues, and an area of the second image data having a brightest color. An image processing apparatus comprising: means for converting the outline of an area other than the area to black to obtain third image data; and means for increasing the saturation of the third image data to obtain fourth image data. . 9. A storage device for storing first image data of a photograph, a second storage device for storing second image data indicating a wall, and superimposing the first image data and the second image data. An image processing apparatus comprising: means for obtaining third image data by performing a process; and means for performing embossing processing on the third image data to obtain fourth image data. 10. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: means for printing an image based on finally obtained image data. 11. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photograph is a portrait photograph including at least a face portion. 12. A method for storing first image data of a photograph, storing second image data of a filter including a plurality of line segments, and storing the first image data and the second image data.
Obtaining the third image data by superimposing the image data on the image data. 13. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, and a step of converting the third image data of a filter containing a mesh pattern. Storing, and the second
Obtaining a fourth image data by superimposing the image data and the third image data. 14. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, and a third step of a template-like filter from which a character string has been removed. An image processing method comprising: storing image data; and superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data. 15. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, and a step of extracting a contour of a black area of the second image data. And obtaining the third image data by coloring the black area so as to have a gradation from a specific point inside the black area toward another point. 16. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into second image data of a plurality of hues, and an area other than a lightest color area of the second image data. Converting the outline of the region to black to obtain third image data; and increasing the saturation of the third image data to obtain fourth image data. 17. A method for storing first image data of a photograph, storing second image data representing a wall, and superimposing the first image data and the second image data on a third image data. And an embossing process on the third image data to obtain fourth image data. 18. A method for storing first image data of a photograph, storing second image data of a filter including a plurality of line segments, and storing the first image data and the second image data.
A step of obtaining third image data by superimposing the image data with the image data. 19. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into a second image data of two gradations of black and white, and a step of converting the third image data of a filter containing a mesh pattern into a second image data. Storing, and the second
A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a computer program including a step of superimposing image data and said third image data to obtain fourth image data. 20. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into a second image data of two gradations of black and white, and a third step of a template-like filter from which a character string has been removed. A recording medium recording a computer program including a step of storing image data and a step of superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data. 21. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into a second image data having two gradations of black and white, and a step of extracting a contour of a black area of the second image data. Recording the black area so as to obtain third image data by coloring the black area so as to have a gradation from a specific point inside to the other point. . 22. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of converting the first image data into second image data of a plurality of hues, and an area other than a lightest color area of the second image data. A computer program that includes a step of converting the outline of the region to black to obtain third image data, and a step of increasing the saturation of the third image data to obtain fourth image data. Recording medium. 23. A step of storing first image data of a photograph, a step of storing second image data representing a wall, and a step of superimposing the first image data and the second image data on a third image data. A recording medium recording a computer program including: obtaining a third image data; and embossing the third image data to obtain fourth image data.