JPH11164149A - Image processor and image-forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processor and an image-forming apparatus device, capable of making an operator able to input image processing conditions or image formation conditions through blind touch, while viewing images in addition to the selection of the respective kinds of conditions by a touch panel and easily coping with the image processing and image formation of high speed and large amount as well. SOLUTION: In this image processor for processing image data or this image formation device provided with an image formation means for forming the images based on the image data, an image display means 2 for displaying the image data is provided with 9 touch panel 3 and the image processing conditions or the image formation conditions are selected by the touch panel 3. Separate from the touch panel 3, an image processing condition input means 4 for inputting the image processing conditions or an image formation condition input means 4 for inputting the image formation conditions is provided, and the image data are processed or the image formation means is controlled based on the selection information of the selection means and the input information of the image processing condition input means 4 or the image formation condition input means 4.

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 for processing image data based on various types of input information and an image forming apparatus for controlling image formation based on various types of input information. The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus and an image forming apparatus having a function of inputting by an operation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, copiers and photo print systems have been known as devices having a function of inputting various condition settings for image processing or image formation by operating a touch panel.

[0003] In addition to the touch panel, the copy machine inputs the number of sheets,
There is a push-type input key such as a copy start key,
Basically, there is no need to display an original image and correct the color and density while viewing the image, and it is not necessary to perform color, density correction and number setting of a large number of images at high speed.

On the other hand, there is a photo print system in which an input operation is performed only on a touch panel. Such a photographic print system has the advantage that menu changes are easy and the degree of freedom is high. Especially in the recent digital print system, the conventional analog print system such as file printing and framed images are used. It is necessary to support various print formats that were not possible in the past.
Since the degree of freedom is required by setting and selecting image processing conditions, it is often used in recent years.

[0005]

By the way, in such a photographic print system, as in a conventional apparatus called a mini-lab, a worker performs,
It is not possible to perform various settings necessary for image processing and image formation by blind touch while viewing the image. In particular, in order to touch the touch panel, the worker must keep the hand in a floating state, which not only causes fatigue in the work, but also makes the keys on the touch panel stroke like push-type keys. It has been found that the workability is significantly reduced because there is no (play), which results in more fatigue for the operator. For this reason, there is a problem that it is not suitable for high-speed, large-volume image processing.

In view of the above, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and enables an operator to perform an input operation of setting image processing conditions by blind touch while viewing an image.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an image processing apparatus which can easily cope with high-speed and large-volume image processing.

Further, the present invention enables a worker to perform an image forming condition setting input operation by a blind touch while viewing an image, and can easily cope with a case where a large number of images are formed at high speed. It is an object to provide an image forming apparatus.

Further, the present invention relates to an image forming apparatus for forming an image by exposing a photosensitive material on the basis of transmitted light or reflected light from a document. An object of the present invention is to provide an analog type image forming apparatus which can perform setting input work and can easily cope with high-speed, large-volume image formation.

Further, the present invention allows a worker to perform an input operation of setting exposure conditions by blind touch while watching an image, and can easily cope with a case where a large number of images are formed at high speed. An object is to provide a printer processor for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus for processing image data, comprising: image display means for displaying based on the image data; Selection means for selecting a processing condition to be performed, the display means includes a touch panel, and the selection means is for selecting an image processing condition by the touch panel, and separately from the touch panel,
Image processing condition input means for inputting processing conditions for processing the image data, and image processing means for processing image data based on selection information of the selection means and input information of the image processing condition input means. And

In a preferred aspect of the first invention, the image processing condition input means includes input means for a density correction amount of the image data.

In another preferred embodiment, the image data is color image data, and the image processing condition input means includes input means for a color correction amount of the color image data. The image processing condition input means is provided with a plurality of image data switching means, the plurality of image data exists,
The image processing condition input means includes an input means for inputting processing or non-processing settings for the image data, and the image processing condition input means has a keystroke and is constituted by a key which returns to its original state when pressed and released. Document transport means for transporting a document; image reading means for reading an image from the document to obtain image data; document transport control input means for inputting a transport direction and a transport amount of the document; The document processing apparatus further comprises control means for controlling a conveying direction and a conveying amount of the document conveying means based on an input from the control input means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus having image forming means for forming an image based on image data, comprising: an image display means for displaying based on the image data; Selecting means for selecting image forming conditions in the forming means, the display means includes a touch panel, the selecting means is for selecting image forming conditions by the touch panel, and separately from the touch panel, Image forming condition input means for inputting image forming conditions in the image forming means, and controlling the image forming means based on selection information of the selecting means and input information of the image forming condition input means to perform image formation. I do.

In a preferred aspect of the second invention, the image forming condition input means includes an input means for a density correction amount of the image data.

In another preferred aspect, the image data is color image data, and the image forming condition input means includes an input means for a color correction amount of the color image data. The image forming condition input means is provided with a plurality of image data switching input means, the plurality of image data are present, and the image forming condition input means performs image forming processing on the image data. Including input means for setting non-processing, the image forming condition input means having a keystroke, is configured by a key to return to the original when pressed and released, the display means and the touch panel, the device Document conveying means for conveying a document and image reading means for reading an image from the document to obtain image data Document feed control input means for inputting the document feed direction and feed amount, and control means for controlling the feed direction and feed amount of the document feed means based on input from the document feed control input means, The image forming condition input means includes an input means for inputting the number of images to be formed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus having an image forming means for forming an image by exposing a photosensitive material based on transmitted light or reflected light from a document, Image display means for displaying an image based on the amount of reflected light, and selection means for selecting image forming conditions in the image forming means, wherein the display means includes a touch panel, and wherein the selection means forms an image with the touch panel. An image forming condition input unit for inputting an image forming condition in the image forming unit, separately from the touch panel, and selecting information of the selecting unit and input information of the image forming condition input unit. The method is characterized in that the light amount of the transmitted light or the reflected light is controlled on the basis of the light and the photosensitive material is exposed to form an image.

In a preferred aspect of the third invention, the image forming condition input means comprises a key having a key stroke and returning to its original state when pressed and released.

In another preferred embodiment, the display means and the touch panel also serve as means for setting operating conditions of the apparatus, a document transport means for transporting a document, and input of a transport direction and a transport amount of the document. Document transport control input means, having control means for controlling the transport direction and transport amount of the document transport means based on input from the document transport control input means, the image forming condition input means, Including input means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an exposure means for exposing a silver halide photographic material by controlling an exposure amount based on image data; A printer processor having means for developing a silver photographic photosensitive material to obtain a photographic print, comprising: an image display means for displaying based on the image data; and a selection means for selecting exposure conditions in the exposure means. The display means includes a touch panel,
The selection means is for selecting exposure conditions by the touch panel, and separately from the touch panel, an exposure condition input means for inputting exposure conditions in the exposure means, a selection information of the selection means and the exposure condition input. The exposure means is controlled based on input information of the means, and the silver halide photographic material is exposed to light and developed to obtain a photographic print.

In a preferred aspect of the fourth invention, the exposure condition input means includes an input means for a density correction amount of the image data.

In another preferred embodiment, the image data is color image data, and the exposure condition input means includes input means for a color correction amount of the color image data. A plurality of image data switching means are added to the exposure condition input means; a plurality of image data are present; and the exposure condition input means performs a photographic print creation process on the image data; Input means for setting the exposure condition, the exposure condition input means has a keystroke,
The display means and the touch panel function as setting means for operating conditions of a printer processor, a document transport means for transporting a silver halide photographic film document for photography, and An image reading unit that reads an image from a document to obtain the image data; a document conveyance control input unit that inputs a conveyance direction and a conveyance amount of the document; and a document conveyance unit based on an input from the document conveyance control input unit. A control means for controlling the transport direction and the transport amount is provided, and the exposure condition input means includes an input means for inputting the number of photographic prints.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First invention (claims 1-7) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an image processing apparatus according to the first invention, the image processing apparatus 1 performs display based on the image data Image display means 2, selection means 3 for selecting processing conditions for processing image data, image processing condition input means 4 for inputting processing conditions for processing image data, selection information of said selection means 3, and said image processing condition input means 4 has an image processing means 5 for processing image data based on the input information.

The image data is image data from a transmitted or reflected original image taken by a film scanner or a flatbed scanner, or is stored in advance in a storage medium such as a floppy disk (FD) or a CD-ROM. Image data or image data taken by a digital camera.

The image display means 2 displays the image data to the worker based on the image data. In the present embodiment, a monitor such as a CRT monitor or a liquid crystal monitor is used as a preferable example.

The selection means 3 is constituted by a touch panel for selecting processing conditions for processing the image data by directly touching a screen by an operator. The touch panel 3 is included in the monitor 2. I have.

The touch panel 3 displays the image data and displays a menu of various image processing conditions necessary for processing the image data. The operator can arbitrarily select these conditions on the touch panel 3 or arbitrarily select them while viewing image data being displayed at the same time, so that those conditions can be input as selection information.

The selection information of the processing conditions of the image data selected by the touch panel 3 includes, for example, the layout selection information for selecting the image layout and the newly laid out image data, and the size of the image data. Information on print size selection for selecting and generating image data of a new size, information on image frame selection for selecting an image frame to be combined with image data, and conversion of color image data into monochrome image data / sepia image data Information on monochrome / sepia selection is given.

The image processing condition input means 4 is provided separately from the touch panel 3 for inputting processing conditions for processing image data. In this embodiment, a push-type switch is provided as a preferable example. Pre-judgment keys. The input information for image processing input by the pre-judge key 4 is used as input information for processing image data together with the selection information selected by the touch panel 3.

The pre-judgment key 4 is moved with respect to the work position of the worker so that the worker can easily operate while watching the image data displayed on the monitor 2 together with the input operation on the touch panel 3. The touch panel 3
(Refer to FIG. 3).

Preferably, the pre-judgment key 4 includes an input means for inputting a density correction amount of image data. In the density correction, an arithmetic process such as addition and subtraction is performed on the image data in order to make the density of the image data or a print formed based on the image data a preferable density. The input of the density correction amount is not limited to the input using only the pre-judge key 4, and the input of the touch panel 3
May be provided with a similar function. The input of the density correction amount is frequently used by the operator in the processing of the image data, and thus the same function is provided not only in the pre-judge key 4 but also in the touch panel 3. However, it can be used properly according to the convenience of the operator, and the touch panel 3 or the pre-judge key 4
If any of the functions described above is disabled, there is no need to stop the work, which significantly contributes to improving workability, which is more preferable.

When the image data is color image data, the pre-judgment key 4 preferably includes input means for inputting a color correction amount of the color image data.
This color correction is a correction for making the color tone of the image data or the print formed based on the image data a preferable color tone. Generally, the three primary colors (for example, blue, green, red, or yellow) of the color image data are used. , Magenta, and cyan) by independently performing arithmetic processing such as addition and subtraction.

When there are a plurality of image data, it is preferable that the pre-judgment key 4 is provided with means for switching the plurality of image data. In this case, for example, the selection of the processed image data and the selection of the source of the processed image data (for example, a film image, a reflection original image, a digital camera image, etc.) may be selected as the input information.

Further, when there are a plurality of image data, it is preferable that the pre-judgment key 4 includes an input means for setting processing or non-processing for the image data. In this way, if processing and non-processing settings can be input to image data, for example, when a film original contains a frame that has been shot incorrectly, the pre-judgment key 4 can be used to operate. By setting the frame as non-processing, it is possible to eliminate waste of subsequent image processing time or waste of print creation based on image data.

The pre-judgment key 4 is different from the touch panel 3 in that no keystroke (play) is performed at the time of key operation only when the operator touches the screen. It is preferable that it is constituted by a key having a key stroke (see FIG. 4).

The image processing means 5 comprises a CPU, and various selection information selected by the touch panel 3;
Various input information input by the pre-judgment key 4 is taken in, and image data is processed based on the information.

As shown in FIG. 2, the image processing apparatus 1 has a document feeder 6 for feeding a document, an image reader 7 for reading an image from the document and obtaining image data.
Document feed control input means 8 for inputting the feed direction and feed amount of the document, and control means for controlling the feed direction and feed amount of the document feed means 7 based on data input by the document feed control input means 8 9 is preferred. The document in this case is, for example, a photographic film in which a plurality of images are arranged on a straight support.

The document conveying means 6 is constituted by, for example, a film conveying section for conveying the photographic film, stops each frame on the film at a predetermined position, reads an image, and conveys again to the next frame. This is for sequentially transporting to the last frame.

The image reading means 7 is, for example, a film scanner for reading an image recorded on the film original, or a reflection type scanner for reading an image recorded on the reflective original. May be.

Further, the document transport control input means 8 is constituted by, for example, a transport key for inputting the transport amount of the document by key operation. The document transport control input means 8 controls the document transport means 6 to feed the document one frame by one frame or reverse. A function is provided that can pass feeding or perform fine adjustment feeding in forward or reverse feeding in document conveyance. In this case, like the pre-judgment key 4, each key may be constituted by a key which returns to its original state when pressed and released and has a slight key stroke.

The control means 9 controls the driving of the document transport means 7 based on the input from the document transport control input means 8, and controls the transport direction and the transport amount of the document. As described above, by allowing the operator to freely control the transport amount of the document to be read, it is possible to easily reach a predetermined frame on a straight document requiring image reading, and furthermore, the reading position of the document. By fine-tuning, it is possible to obtain a desired image without occurrence of chipping of the image,
Simplification can be achieved.

The second and fourth inventions (claims 8 to 16 and
Claim 22 to 30) Next, an embodiment of an image forming apparatus having an image forming means for forming an image will be described on the basis of the image data.

Examples of the image forming apparatus include a dot impact type, a thermal sublimation type, an ink jet type, an electrophotographic type digital printer, a laser, a CRT, an LED, a vacuum fluorescent tube print head on a silver halide photosensitive material,
A digital printer or the like that performs exposure by a light emitting light source + a liquid crystal print head or the like is used.

This image forming apparatus has image display means for displaying based on the image data, and selecting means for selecting image forming conditions in the image forming means, wherein the display means includes a touch panel, Means for selecting image forming conditions by the touch panel,
And an image forming condition input means for inputting an image forming condition in the image forming means, separately from the touch panel, wherein selection information selected by these selecting means and input by the image forming condition input means are input. By controlling the image forming means based on input information, an image is formed.

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view showing an example of an image forming apparatus including the image processing apparatus 1. In this example, the image forming apparatus has an exposing means for exposing a silver halide photographic material as an image forming means. An example of a printer processor 10 for a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material that exposes a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material by selecting an exposure condition in an exposure unit as a forming condition, and develops a photographic print.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 11 denotes a roll paper storage magazine which stores color photographic printing paper, which is an unexposed silver halide photographic material, in a roll shape, and is set on a side surface of the apparatus main body. The photographic paper in this magazine is pulled out by a predetermined length in response to an exposure signal instructing the start of exposure, and cut into a predetermined size by a cutter (not shown) to form a sheet of photographic paper. Transported to

The exposure unit 12 is of an array exposure type including an array head of a red light source print head (R), a green light source print head (G) and a blue light source print head (B). Exposure is controlled in accordance with the image data on which the image has been subjected, and exposure is performed for each color at a predetermined position on the conveyed photographic paper.

The photographic paper on which the exposure has been completed is conveyed to the automatic developing section 13. In the automatic developing section 13, the photographic paper is sequentially conveyed by a not-shown processing liquid tank, for example, a color developing tank, a bleach-fixing tank, and a stabilizing tank, by roller conveying means (not shown). Processing is performed. The photographic paper on which an image has been formed by performing each of these processes is dried by a drying unit (not shown) and discharged out of the apparatus as a photographic print.

In the drawing, reference numeral 2 denotes a monitor, 3 denotes a touch panel, 4 denotes a pre-judge key, and 8 denotes a transport key for controlling the film transport section 6, the outline of which is as described in the first invention.

7A is a film scanner, 7B is a flatbed scanner, and 14 is an optional connector.

The film scanner 7A and the flatbed scanner 7B are installed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body together with the monitor 2. The film scanner 7A is arranged on the upper surface of the apparatus main body in parallel with the monitor 2, and is used for reading a negative or positive film original having an image on a transmission type support.
B is also juxtaposed on the upper surface of the apparatus body on the opposite side to the film scanner 7A with the monitor 2 interposed therebetween, and is used for reading a reflection original such as a photographic print or printed matter having an image on a reflection type support. Used. Image data from a document read by the scanner 7A or 7B is displayed on the screen of the monitor 2.

The option connector 14 is provided on a side surface of the apparatus main body, and is provided with a floppy disk drive or a CD.
-Connect a device such as a ROM drive to the FD or CD-
It is used as an external data input connector for taking in image data stored in a storage medium such as a ROM or connecting an imaging device such as a digital camera and taking in image data therefrom. These image data captured from the option connector 14 can also be displayed on the screen of the monitor 2. In addition, for image data, various corrections of color and density,
It can also be used as an output connector for connecting a device for writing image data that has been subjected to various image processing such as deformation and processing to the FD or CD-ROM again.

The monitor 2 in the printer processor 10 also includes the touch panel 3 as in the first invention. As described in the first invention, the touch panel 3 performs display based on the image data and displays a menu of various image processing conditions necessary for processing the image data. Further, various exposure conditions (image forming conditions) necessary for performing exposure (image formation) based on the image data can be displayed on a menu, and the operator can change the exposure conditions displayed on the menu. The operator can arbitrarily select these exposure conditions as selection information by arbitrarily selecting them on the touch panel 3 or arbitrarily selecting while viewing image data displayed at the same time.

The selection conditions for image formation selected by the touch panel 3 include, for example, a layout selection condition for selecting an image layout on photographic paper, a print size selection condition for selecting a photographic paper size at the time of image formation, An image frame selection condition for selecting an image frame to be synthesized and output with a document image, and a monochrome image / sepia print creation selection condition for a color image are exemplified.

The means for inputting exposure conditions (image forming condition input means) in the printer processor 10 is constituted by the pre-judge key 4 as in the first invention.
As shown in FIG. 3, it is arranged on the upper surface of the apparatus main body. This pre-judgment key 4 is used to enter exposure conditions.
The input information for exposure input by the pre-judge key 4 is provided separately from the touch panel 3, and the input information for controlling the exposure unit 12 together with the selection information selected by the touch panel 3. It is information.

The pre-judgment key 4 also has a function for inputting processing conditions for processing the image data described in the first invention.

Further, the pre-judgment key 4 is moved to the work position of the worker as shown in the drawing so that the worker can easily operate the touch panel 3 while inputting the image data while viewing the image data displayed on the monitor 2. On the other hand, it is preferable to be arranged before the touch panel 3.

The various information of the exposure condition input by the pre-judgment key 4 becomes input information for performing the exposure together with the various information selected on the touch panel 3, and the exposure unit based on the input information. The control unit 12 controls the exposure to form an image on photographic paper to create a photographic print.

It is preferable that the pre-judgment key 4 includes input means for the density correction amount of the image data as in the first invention. The input of the density correction amount is not limited to the input using only the pre-judge key 4, and the touch panel 3 may be provided with a similar function. This input of the density correction amount is frequently used by the operator in the image forming work, and thus the same function is provided not only in the pre-judge key 4 but also in the touch panel 3. Therefore, even if the function of the touch panel 3 or the pre-judgment key 4 is disabled, there is no need to stop the work, which significantly contributes to the improvement of the workability. It is more preferable.

When the image data is color image data, the pre-judgment key 4 preferably includes input means for inputting a color correction amount of the color image data.

When there are a plurality of image data, it is preferable that the pre-judgment key 4 is provided with means for switching a plurality of image data. In this case, for example, the selection of the processed image data and the selection of the source of the processed image data (for example, a film image, a reflection original image, a digital camera image, etc.) may be selected as the input information.

Further, similarly, when there are a plurality of the image data, it is preferable that the pre-judge key 4 includes an input means for setting the processing of the photographic print creation processing to the image data or not. By allowing the user to input the settings for photo print creation processing and non-processing for image data, pre-judgement can be performed, for example, when a film original contains frames that have been shot incorrectly. By setting the frame to non-processing by operating the key 4, waste of the subsequent image forming time and waste of print creation based on the image data can be saved.

The pre-judgment key 4 is different from the touch panel 3 in that no keystroke (play) is required at the time of a key operation just by an operator touching the screen. It is preferable that the key is constituted by a key having a key stroke.

Further, it is preferable that the pre-judgment key 4 includes an input means of the number of images to be formed.

FIG. 4 shows a specific example of such a pre-judgment key 4, in which (a) is a plan view of the pre-judgment key 4, and (b) is a perspective view showing a preferred example of the pre-judgment key 4. , Each key returns to its original state when pressed and released, and is composed of keys having some key strokes.

The F key 4A is used to change processing conditions when performing color and density corrections automatically by the LATD method or the like based on image data prior to the use of the pre-judgment key. (Collection) conditions, and performs automatic color and density correction calculations, and effectively works when correcting a scene photographed under a different kind of light source (for example, under a fluorescent light or a tungsten light source).

The L key 4B is called a lower correction, and is effective when correcting an extreme color feria scene (for example, a scene in which the back screen of a person is red on one side).

The Y key 4C is used when correcting the print color (yellow).

The M key 4D is used to correct a print color (magenta).

The C key 4E is used to correct a print color (cyan).

The move key 4F is used to move the frame designation cursor in the reverse direction.

The move key 4G is used to move the frame designation cursor in the forward direction.

The minus key 4H is used as "-1" for adjusting the density correction amount, and the plus key 4I
Is used as "+1" for adjusting the density correction amount. When the image data is a color image, it is used together with the color correction keys 4C to 4E to input the density correction amount of each color.

The PRINT key 4J is used as a start key when starting printing.

The SORT key 4K is used for customer switching.

The V key 4L is used as a function selection key. This can be used for switching between the six-frame display screen and the one-frame display screen by inputting the V key 4L and the F key 4A, for example. By inputting the V key 4L and the Y key 4C, the display image can be used to flip the displayed image upside down.
By inputting the V key 4L and the C key 4E, it can be used for color lock designation. By inputting the V key 4L and the minus key 4H, it can be used to designate a non-processed frame. By inputting the V key 4L and the plus key 4I, it can be used to release the non-processed frame (return to the processed frame). By inputting the V key 4L and the movement key 4F, all the subsequent frames can be designated as non-processed. By inputting the V key 4L and the movement key 4G,
It can be used to release a non-processed piece of the subsequent pieces. If the V key 4L and the L key 4B are input, the print size can be switched.

The number of prints can be input by pressing the V key 4L twice and pressing the plus key 4I.

In order to input the density correction amount of the image data, only the minus key 4H and the plus key 4I may be used. However, as shown in the present embodiment, Y (yellow),
Key 8 for selecting each color of M (magenta) and C (cyan)
The addition of C to 8E is more preferable from the viewpoint of workability.

The monitor 2 and the touch panel 3
It is preferable that the function also serves as a setting means of the operating condition of the printer processor 10.

The operating conditions include, for example, setting of exposure start timing with respect to paper transport start timing,
Setting of an adjustment amount for adjusting the reference density to a reference density when the reference data is exposed, and the like.

Also, in the printer processor 10, as described in the first invention, the document transport means 6 for transporting the document, the image reading means 7 for reading an image from the document and obtaining image data, and Document transport control input means 8 for inputting the transport direction and transport amount of the document
And a control means 9 for controlling the conveyance direction and the conveyance amount of the document conveyance means 6 based on the input from the document conveyance control input means 8. The film scanner 7A and the flatbed scanner 7B in FIG. 3 are examples of the image reading unit 7.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a document transport key shown as an example of the document transport control input means 8. The document transport key 8 includes a pass key 8A, a reverse pass key 8B, a feed key 8C, and a return key 8D. Have. By inputting the pass key 8A, the pass key 8A can be used for one frame pass in document conveyance. By inputting the reverse pass key 8B, the reverse pass key 8B can be used for one frame reverse pass in document conveyance. By inputting the feed key 8C, the feed key 8C can be used for fine adjustment feed in document conveyance. By inputting the return key 8D,
It can be used for fine-adjustment reverse feed in document conveyance.

It is preferable that the original transport key 8 be constituted by a key having a keystroke, similar to the pre-judge key 4, when each key is pressed and released, the key returns to its original position. As shown, similarly to the pre-judgment key 4, it is preferable that the key is arranged in front of the touch panel 3 with respect to the work position of the worker.

FIGS. 6 to 8 are front views showing examples of screen display on the touch panel 3. FIG.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which an editing screen is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 3. This touch panel 3
It has various icons 3A, a numeric keypad 3B, an input key 3C, an arrow key 3D, a layout selection key 3E, a selection key 3F, and a stop key 3G for an operator to perform input or setting by directly touching the screen. The operator selects or operates these keys to set editing conditions. 3H is “SNo. (Serial number)”, “number of prints”, “negative type”, “print size”, “media”
Are displayed on the screen.

An example of an actual operation will be described. When the icon 3A is selected in response to a request from a customer, each request condition waits for input. The icons 3A include, for example, a "layout print" key for designating a negative edit print, a "print copy" key for designating a copy from a document, a "digital camera print" key for designating a print from a digital camera, and MO and CD. -"Media print" key to specify printing from media such as R, and "character printing" to specify commemorative character printing
Key and the like.

When the request is confirmed by the selection of the icon 3A, an input waiting state for the item 3H of each request condition is set. The item 3H of each of these request conditions is selected by directly or by using the arrow keys 3D, and the right and left arrow keys 3D and the ten keys 3D are selected.
B, The value is determined by the input key 3C.

When the input of the item 3H of each request condition is completed and the selection key 3F is input, each input device enters a standby state. When reading of image data is started by each input device, the screen is switched to a “layout print screen”. When the stop key 3G is operated, the screen returns to the “acceptance screen”.

FIG. 7 shows an example in which a layout print screen is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 3. The same keys as those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

As the icon 3A in this case, for example, an icon for selecting an input medium such as “film”, “digital camera”, “media”, and “other” is used, and thereby an input medium desired to be printed is selected. Here, a desired print layout can be selected, but a layout selection key 3 on the “edit screen” in FIG.
If the button E has already been selected, the selected layout selection key 3E is turned on. Note that each item 3H of the request condition here can be input in the same manner as described above.

When the selection key 3F is designated on this screen, the screen is switched to the "layout print prejudgment screen". When the cancel key 3G is designated, the screen returns to the "editing screen" in FIG.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which a layout print pre-judge screen is displayed on the touch panel 3. In this screen, the layout 3I specified on the layout print screen in FIG. 7 is displayed on the left side of the screen.

Reference numeral 3J denotes a frame (image data) read from the document, which is displayed large in the center of the screen. This piece 3
You can specify the paste number in the layout under J,
The numbers are switched by the left and right icons 3K, and when the position of the paste is determined, the confirm key 3L is designated, and the print key 3M is designated.
To start printing the layout image.

When the frame 3J is directly selected on the screen, a ring-around 3 exemplifies a state in which the density of the image data of the frame gradually increases from left to right in the figure at the bottom of the screen.
N is displayed. When a frame of a desired density on the ring around 3N is selected on the screen, the selected frame moves to the center, and the ring around is displayed again with the density of the frame as the center.

Note that, by selecting the color key 3P, Y,
Ring-arounds are displayed in the order of M, C, and D, and color correction can be performed.

On this screen, the correction is completed by operating the center piece of the ring around 3N or the print key 3M.

The screen display of the touch panel 3 is an example, and is not limited to such a screen display. For example, when there are a plurality of image data, the display size of one image may be reduced and six frames may be displayed side by side, and the image processing conditions may be set using the touch panel 3 and the pre-judge key 4. .

Third invention (Claims 17 to 21) The third invention has an analog type image forming means for forming an image by exposing a photosensitive material based on transmitted light or reflected light from a document. An image forming apparatus. The overall configuration is the same as in FIG. 3 described in the second and fourth inventions.
As shown in FIG. 2, this is a film scanner in which a light source for irradiating a transmissive film is housed, and the exposure unit 12 is configured to irradiate the conveyed paper with the light transmitted through the film. Has become. In addition, the details of the configuration that overlaps with the second and fourth inventions are omitted, and the configuration that is different will be described.

The original is a film original or a reflective original, and has a photometric scanner for measuring the transmission of the original. Based on the data, a display of an image simulating a print to be formed is displayed on the screen of the monitor 2. To do on top. Also in the present invention, the monitor 2 includes the touch panel 3, and various image forming conditions can be selected by the touch panel 3, similarly to the second and fourth inventions. In this case, the selection information for image formation selected by the touch panel 3 includes, for example, layout selection information for selecting an image layout on photographic paper and print size selection information for selecting a print size.

Also in the present invention, apart from the touch panel 3, a pre-judgment key 4 for inputting image forming conditions in the image forming means is arranged on the upper surface of the apparatus main body. 3 is located on the near side. In this case, the input information for image formation input by the pre-judge key 4 includes, for example, the above-described density correction information and color correction information, and information for determining processing or non-processing of the selected image. It is preferable that the pre-judge key 4 also returns to its original state when pressed and released, and is constituted by a key having a key stroke.

In the present invention, however, the photosensitive material is exposed on the basis of the selection information for image formation selected by the touch panel 3 and the input information for image formation input by the pre-judge key 4. In this case, the amount of light is controlled so that an image is formed.

As means for controlling the light amount, a light amount shutter for adjusting the light amount and an optical filter such as an ND filter are provided on an optical path between the original and the paper, and these light amount shutters and optical filters are controlled based on the input information. It is conceivable to perform this by controlling the time of light amount cut by a filter.

Further, also in this case, it is preferable that the monitor 2 and the touch panel 3 also serve as setting means for setting the operating conditions of the apparatus such as setting the exposure start position.

Also, the image forming apparatus according to the present invention has a document conveying means for conveying a document, a document conveying control input means for inputting a conveying direction and a conveying amount of the document, and an input from the document conveying control input means. It is preferable to have a control means for controlling the conveyance direction and the conveyance amount of the document conveyance means based on the above. The document transport control means in this case can also be configured like the document transport key 8 shown in FIG.

Further, it is preferable that the pre-judgment key 4 also includes an input means for the number of images to be formed.

In any of the embodiments described in the first to fourth inventions, the touch panel 3 can be operated not only by an operator directly touching the screen but also by a mouse input. Means for enabling selection and input of the above various conditions may be included.

Similarly, the touch panel 3 allows the operator to select and input various conditions on the touch panel 3 by, for example, voice input or line-of-sight input in addition to input operation by directly touching the screen. Means can be included.

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to maintain an advantage that a worker can freely select an input operation of various conditions for image processing on a touch panel while maintaining an advantage.
The operator can execute input operation of various conditions for image processing by blind touch while watching the image,
Accordingly, it is possible to provide an image processing apparatus capable of reducing fatigue exerted on an operator and capable of high-speed, large-scale image processing.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, while maintaining the advantage that the operator can arbitrarily select the input operation of various conditions for image formation on the touch panel, the operator can maintain the advantage. It is possible to perform input operation of various conditions for image formation by blind touch while watching the image, thereby reducing the fatigue given to the operator, and enabling high-speed, large-volume image formation An apparatus can be provided.

Further, according to the third aspect of the invention, while maintaining the advantage that the operator can arbitrarily select an input operation of various conditions for image formation on the touch panel, the operator can maintain the advantage. Analog type that can perform input operation of various conditions for image formation by blind touch while watching the image, thereby reducing the fatigue given to the operator and capable of high-speed, large-volume image formation Can be provided.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, while maintaining the advantage that the operator can arbitrarily select the input operation of various conditions for image formation on the touch panel, the operator can maintain the advantage. Input operation of various conditions for image formation can be executed by blind touch while watching the image, which can reduce the fatigue given to the operator and can produce a large number of photographic prints at high speed A printer processor for a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram illustrating an embodiment of an image processing apparatus according to a first invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram showing a preferred embodiment of the image processing apparatus according to the first invention;

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of a printer processor according to second and fourth inventions (including an image processing apparatus according to the first invention);

4A is a plan view showing a specific example of a pre-judge key, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view showing a preferred example of a pre-judge key.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a specific example of a document transport key.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing an example of screen display on the touch panel.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of screen display on a touch panel;

FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of a screen display on a touch panel.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Image processing device 2: Monitor (image display means) 3: Touch panel (selection means) 4: Prejudgment key (image processing condition input means, image formation condition input means, exposure condition input means) 5: Image processing means 6: Document transport means 7: Image reading means 8: Document transport control input means 9: Control means 10: Printer processor (image forming apparatus) for silver halide photographic photosensitive material 11: Roll paper storage magazine 12: Exposure section (Exposure means)

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Claims (30)

[Claims] 1. An image processing apparatus for processing image data, comprising: an image display means for displaying based on the image data; and a selection means for selecting a processing condition for processing the image data. The means includes a touch panel, and the selecting means selects an image processing condition by the touch panel, and separately from the touch panel,
Image processing condition input means for inputting processing conditions for processing the image data, and image processing means for processing image data based on selection information of the selection means and input information of the image processing condition input means. Image processing apparatus. 2. An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said image processing condition input means includes an input means for a density correction amount of said image data. 3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said image data is color image data, and said image processing condition input means includes input means for inputting a color correction amount of said color image data.
Or the image processing apparatus according to 2. 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of said image data are present, and said plurality of image data switching input means are added to said image processing condition input means.
The image processing device according to any one of the above. 5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of said image data, and said image processing condition input means includes an input means for setting processing or non-processing for said image data. An image processing apparatus according to claim 1. 6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said image processing condition input means comprises a key having a keystroke and returning to its original state when pressed and released. . 7. A document conveying means for conveying a document, an image reading means for reading an image from the document to obtain image data, a document conveying control input means for inputting a conveying direction and a conveying amount of the document, and the document conveying 2. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit configured to control a conveying direction and a conveying amount of the document conveying unit based on an input from the control input unit.
7. The image processing apparatus according to any one of 6. 8. An image forming apparatus having an image forming unit for forming an image based on image data, wherein an image display unit for displaying based on the image data and an image forming condition in the image forming unit are selected. Selection means, wherein the display means includes a touch panel, wherein the selection means selects image formation conditions by the touch panel, and inputs image formation conditions in the image formation means separately from the touch panel. And an image forming apparatus for controlling the image forming unit based on the selection information of the selecting unit and the input information of the image forming condition input unit to form an image. 9. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said image forming condition input means includes an input means for a density correction amount of said image data. 10. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said image data is color image data, and said image forming condition input means includes input means for inputting a color correction amount of said color image data. . 11. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of said image data are present, and said image forming condition input means is provided with a switching input means for said plurality of image data.
The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 10 to 13. 12. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said image data includes a plurality of image data, and said image forming condition inputting means includes an inputting means for setting whether or not to perform image forming processing on said image data. An image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 11 to 13. 13. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said image forming condition input means comprises a key having a keystroke and returning to its original state when pressed and released. . 14. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the display unit and the touch panel also serve as a unit for setting operating conditions of the apparatus. 15. A document conveying means for conveying a document, an image reading means for reading an image from the document to obtain image data, a document conveying control input means for inputting a conveying direction and a conveying amount of the document, and the document conveying 9. A control unit for controlling a conveying direction and a conveying amount of the document conveying unit based on an input from a control input unit.
15. The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 14 to 14. 16. The image forming condition input device according to claim 8, wherein said image forming condition input device includes an input device for inputting the number of images to be formed.
6. The image forming apparatus according to any one of 5. 17. An image forming apparatus having image forming means for exposing a photosensitive material based on transmitted light or reflected light from a document to form an image, and displaying an image based on the amount of the transmitted light or reflected light. Image display means for performing, and selecting means for selecting image forming conditions in the image forming means, the display means includes a touch panel, the selecting means is to select the image forming conditions by the touch panel, and Separately from the touch panel, an image forming condition input unit for inputting an image forming condition in the image forming unit, and a light amount of the transmitted light or the reflected light based on selection information of the selecting unit and input information of the image forming condition input unit An image forming apparatus, comprising: an image forming apparatus that controls an image forming apparatus to expose a photosensitive material to form an image. 18. The image forming apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said image forming condition input means comprises a key having a keystroke and returning to its original state when pressed and released. 19. The image forming apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the display unit and the touch panel also function as a unit for setting operating conditions of the apparatus. 20. A document transport means for transporting a document, a document transport control input means for inputting a transport direction and a transport amount of the document, and a transport of the document transport means based on an input from the document transport control input means. The image forming apparatus according to claim 17, further comprising a control unit configured to control a direction and a transport amount. 21. The image forming apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said image forming condition inputting means includes an inputting means for inputting the number of images to be formed.
20. The image forming apparatus according to any one of 20. 22. Exposure means for controlling the amount of exposure based on image data to expose the silver halide photographic light-sensitive material, and developing the silver halide photographic light-sensitive material exposed by the exposure means. A printer processor having a means for obtaining a photographic print, comprising: an image display means for displaying based on the image data; and a selection means for selecting an exposure condition in the exposure means, wherein the display means includes a touch panel. An exposure condition input unit for inputting an exposure condition in the exposure unit, separately from the touch panel, an exposure condition input unit for inputting an exposure condition in the exposure unit, and selection information of the selection unit and the exposure condition. The exposure means is controlled based on the input information of the input means, and the silver halide photographic light-sensitive material is exposed, developed and processed. A printer processor for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials, characterized by obtaining prints. 23. A printer processor for a silver halide photographic material according to claim 22, wherein said exposure condition input means includes an input means for a density correction amount of said image data. 24. The apparatus according to claim 22, wherein said image data is color image data, and said exposure condition input means includes input means for a color correction amount of said color image data.
Or a printer processor for a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material according to item 23. 25. The halogenation apparatus according to claim 22, wherein a plurality of said image data are present, and said exposure condition input means is provided with means for switching said plurality of image data. Printer processor for silver photographic photosensitive materials. 26. The apparatus according to claim 22, wherein there are a plurality of said image data, and said exposure condition inputting means includes an inputting means for setting a processing of a photographic print creation processing for the image data or not. 25. A printer processor for a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material according to any one of the above items 25. 27. The silver halide photograph according to claim 22, wherein said exposure condition input means comprises a key having a keystroke and returning to its original state when pressed and released. Printer processor for photosensitive materials. 28. A printer processor for a silver halide photographic material according to claim 22, wherein said display means and said touch panel also serve as setting means for setting operating conditions of a printer processor. 29. Document transport means for transporting a silver halide photographic film document for photographing, image reading means for reading an image from the document to obtain the image data, and document transport for inputting a transport direction and a transport amount of the document. 29. The control device according to claim 22, further comprising a control input unit, and a control unit configured to control a conveyance direction and a conveyance amount of the document conveyance unit based on an input from the document conveyance control input unit. Printer processor for silver halide photographic materials. 30. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the exposure condition input means includes an input means for inputting the number of photo prints to be made.
30. The printer processor for a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material according to any one of 2 to 29.