JPH11168619A - Image processor and image-processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable trimming more accurately by designating an optional frame from an image, magnifying and showing the image that is performed trimming designation and displaying it with the pixels number of higher resolution than a pre-judge image. SOLUTION: A workman designates one or plural or arbitrary frames he wants to perform trimming processing from a pre-judge image, on which plural images are shown with a frame designating means 41. The workman sets an area where he wants to perform trimming of an optional frame image with an area setting means 42 and sets a trimming frame on the frame image. A magnification displaying means 43 magnifies and shows one of frame images which are arbitrarily designated from plural frames shown on the pre-judge image, so that a setting operation of a trimming area to the image is easily performed. A high pixel displaying means 44 shows an image which is designated by the means 41 and is performed magnified display by the means 43 with the pixel number of higher resolution than the pre-judge image.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image trimming technique for arbitrarily extracting a part of an image, and more particularly to an image processing apparatus and an image processing method capable of more accurately performing image trimming.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an image is read by optically scanning a document, the obtained image data is displayed on a screen, and various image processing conditions are set for the image displayed on the screen. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known an image processing apparatus which digitally processes image data to obtain an image which has been subjected to an arbitrary process.

As processing to be performed on such image data,
There is a trimming technique for designating and extracting an arbitrary part of image data. As such a trimming processing technique, for example, first, a document is prescanned by a scanner or the like to reduce the number of data to display image data that is simply read on a screen, and an operator performs trimming on the prescanned image. An arbitrary rectangular area to be set is set, and then the original is scanned again with reference to the trimming information, so that the trimmed image set on the prescan screen can be efficiently processed. The advantage is that the operator can freely set the trimming range, and since the operation can be performed on the screen, the area can be adjusted using the mouse. is there.

[0004]

However, a pre-scan image obtained by pre-scanning a document is generally a simple image in which images are greatly thinned out compared to a main scan in order to reduce the time required for image processing. It takes place in the form of a scan. Furthermore, in order to process a large number of images at a high speed like a mini-lab device for photography, the number of display images during one screen display tends to increase, and the number of pixels of one image must be reduced, that is, the resolution must be reduced. No. However, in such a prescan image, it is not easy to specify and extract an arbitrary part in the image data, and there is a problem that accurate trimming cannot be performed.

[0005] Such a problem occurs in addition to the pre-scan image.
There is a common problem when trimming an image having a high pixel density by reducing the resolution due to the problem of display performance.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus and an image processing method capable of performing more accurate trimming.

[0007]

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: a pre-judgment screen having a plurality of frames; a means for designating an arbitrary frame from the screen;
The image processing apparatus further includes means for setting a trimming area, means for enlarging and displaying an image designated for trimming, and means for displaying a pixel having a higher resolution than the pre-judge screen.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a dedicated key for enlarging, reducing, and moving the position of the frame is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, a means for storing trimming information for prescan is added, and a main scan is performed by referring to the information stored by the means. It is characterized by having.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, at the time of the main scan, the entire screen or a required screen is scanned at a specified resolution, a specified area is taken out, and pixel interpolation is performed so that the specified number of pixels is obtained. Is performed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, when the trimming area is set, there is provided means for converting the outside of the designated area into a color different from the designated area. It is characterized by.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the trimming area is set, there is provided means for rotating an image designated for trimming at an arbitrary angle. I do.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pre-judgment screen in which a plurality of frames are arranged, a means for specifying an arbitrary frame from the screen, a means for setting a trimming area, and an image in which the trimming is specified is enlarged and displayed. And means for designating a center point at which trimming is performed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the first to seventh aspects, a plurality of frames are input from image data.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pre-judgment screen in which a plurality of frames are arranged, a means for specifying an arbitrary frame from the screen, a means for setting a trimming area, and an image for which trimming is specified is enlarged and displayed. Means, and means for displaying the number of pixels at a higher and lower resolution than the pre-judge screen, and the image designated for trimming is an image having a design frame around it, and the optimal size for the layout frame of the image It has a designating means capable of designating in the vertical and horizontal directions.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: means for setting a trimming area of an image; and means for performing conversion processing outside the designated area to a color different from the designated area.

The eleventh aspect of the present invention is characterized by having means for setting a trimming area of an image and means for rotating an image designated for trimming at an arbitrary angle.

The invention according to claim 12 is the invention according to claims 1 to 11
The invention according to any one of the above, further comprising means for reading an image, means for editing the image, and means for outputting the edited image.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing method, wherein an arbitrary frame is designated from a pre-judgment screen in which a plurality of frames are arranged, a trimming area is set, and the image designated for trimming is enlarged. The display is performed, and the display is performed with the number of pixels higher in resolution than the pre-judge screen.

According to a fourteenth aspect, in the thirteenth aspect, the enlargement, reduction, and position movement of the frame are executed using a dedicated key.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect, prescanning trimming information is stored, and a main scan is performed with reference to the stored information.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the fifteenth aspect, at the time of the main scan, the entire screen or a required screen is scanned at a designated resolution, a designated area is extracted, and pixel interpolation is performed so that the designated number of pixels is obtained. Is performed.

The invention according to claim 17 is the invention according to claims 13 to 1
In the invention according to any one of the sixth to sixth aspects, when a trimming area is set in an image, the outside of the designated area is converted to a color different from that of the designated area.

The invention according to claim 18 is the invention according to claims 13 to 1
7. In the invention according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, when the trimming area is set in the image, the trimmed image is rotated by an arbitrary angle.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, an arbitrary frame is designated from a pre-judgment screen in which a plurality of frames are arranged, a trimming area is set, a trimmed image is displayed in an enlarged manner, and a center point for trimming is set. It is characterized by specifying.

The invention according to claim 20 is the invention according to claims 13 to 1
In the invention described in Item 9, the plurality of frames are input from image data.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, an arbitrary frame is designated from a pre-judgment screen including a plurality of frames, a trimming area is set, and the trimmed image is enlarged and displayed, and the resolution is higher than the pre-judgment screen. Is displayed with the number of pixels of
In addition, when the trimming-designated image has a design frame around the image, the vertical and horizontal directions can be specified so that the layout frame of the image has an optimum size.

The invention according to claim 22 is characterized in that a trimming area is set in an image, and the outside of the specified area is converted into a color different from that of the specified area.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, a trimming area is set in an image, and the image designated for trimming is rotated at an arbitrary angle.

The invention according to claim 24 is the invention according to claims 13 to 2.
3. The invention according to any one of 3), wherein the image is read, the read image is edited, and the edited image is output.

[0031]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the present invention, as image data, image data from a transmissive or reflective original read by a film scanner or a flatbed scanner, etc.
There is image data stored in a storage medium such as D (floppy disk) or CD-ROM, or image data from a digital camera. Here, a transmitted or reflected original read from a film scanner or a flatbed scanner is used. Will be described.

Claims 1 to 6, 12 and 13 to 1
8,24 invention Figure 1 of the description is a block diagram showing an outline of one embodiment of an image processing apparatus.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a scanner unit for reading image information by optically scanning a transparent original or a reflective original on which image information such as a photographic film is recorded, and converting the image information into digital image data. . The scanner unit 1 includes a scanner that reads image information recorded on a document and converts it into an electric signal, and an A / D converter that converts an analog electric signal into digital image data. The image information is output to the processing unit 4 described later.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a display unit for displaying image data read by the scanner unit 1 on a screen. The display unit 2 is composed of, for example, a CRT monitor or a liquid crystal monitor, displays operation keys necessary for an operator to execute a trimming process on a displayed image, and performs trimming by directly touching the screen by the operator. It includes a function of the touch panel 21 for inputting information. Here, a mouse or a pen device may be used as the pointing device.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a memory unit for temporarily storing data of a plurality of pre-scanned images read by successively pre-scanning the original by the scanner unit 1.

Reference numeral 4 denotes image data input from the scanner unit 1 to the display unit 2 for display on a screen, and image data based on trimming information input by an operator operating the touch panel 21. Is a processing unit that processes. In the processing unit 4, the data of the plurality of pre-scanned images input from the scanner unit 1 are each converted into an image of a frame, and the display unit 1 collectively displays the plurality of frames on one screen on a pre-judge screen. You can do it. The pre-judgment screen is a screen for the operator to input various processing information such as density and color correction in advance on the image while referring to the image displayed on the screen. Here, a description will be given of a case where information for performing trimming processing on an image is input and set.

The processing section 4 includes means (designating means) 41 for designating an arbitrary frame from the pre-judgment screen in which the plurality of frames are arranged, and means for setting a trimming area (area setting means). 42, means for enlarging and displaying an image designated for trimming (enlarged display means) 43, and means for displaying the number of pixels one step higher than low resolution (high pixel display means) 4
And 4.

The frame designating means 41 is used by an operator to designate one or a plurality of arbitrary frames to be subjected to trimming processing from a pre-judgment screen on which images of a plurality of frames are displayed. An operator directly touches an arbitrary piece on the arranged pre-judgment screen, or selects and designates the piece by operating a designation key of the piece.

The area setting means 42 is used by an operator to set an area in which an image of an arbitrary frame is desired to be trimmed, and is performed by designating a trimming frame on the image of the frame. This trimming frame is formed by a rectangular area, and the size and position of the frame are arbitrarily specified by the operator on the image, so that the area in the image to be subjected to the trimming process can be freely set. It is.

The operation of enlarging or reducing the trimming frame or moving its position is preferably performed using a dedicated key. As this dedicated key,
For example, operation keys provided in a minilab system can be considered. Also, operation keys created as software as a program are included.

The magnifying display means 43 selects one of the plurality of pieces displayed on the pre-judgment screen from the frame designating means 41.
One of the images of the frames arbitrarily designated by the user is enlarged and displayed on the screen so that the operator can easily perform the setting operation of the trimming area by the area setting means 42 on the image. Is what you do.

The high pixel display means 44 displays an image specified by the frame designating means 41 and enlarged and displayed by the magnifying display means 43 with a higher resolution pixel number than the pre-judge screen. . This is because, for example, in a pre-judgment screen in which a plurality of frames are arranged and displayed, the pixel density is 320 × 240 pixels, and the image of each frame further displays a reduced screen thereof. When a frame is designated by the means 41 and enlarged and displayed by the magnifying display means 43, an actual display of 320 × 240 pixels is performed. As a result, the trimming area can be set by the area setting means 42 on the image enlarged and displayed with the number of pixels higher than that of the pre-judge screen, and more accurate trimming can be performed.

By the way, a frame in which a worker has arbitrarily specified a trimming area from a plurality of frames displayed on the pre-judgment screen has trimming information for each frame. If the image of the frame displayed on the pre-judge screen is an image read by pre-scanning the original with a scanner or the like, trimming information set and input for the pre-scanned image is stored in the memory unit 3. And
It is preferable to execute the main scan by referring to the information stored in the memory unit 3.

At the time of the main scan, a required screen in the entire screen or in the area set by the area setting means 42 is scanned at a specified resolution, the specified area is taken out, and pixel interpolation is performed so that the specified number of pixels is obtained. Is preferably performed.

Although not shown, the processing unit 4 includes:
When the trimming area is set by the area setting means 42, a means (color conversion display means) for performing conversion processing outside the specified area to a color different from the specified area can be added. If the outside of the specified area is converted to a color different from the specified area in this way, the part where the trimming area is set in the image is clearly distinguished from the other parts, and only the area that is actually output is displayed. You will be able to check accurately.

Although not shown, the processing section 4 may be provided with a means (rotation means) capable of rotating the trimmed image at an arbitrary angle when setting the trimming area by the area setting means 42. . This rotating means can be performed by designating two horizontal designated points in the image and making them vertical or horizontal with respect to the frame. According to this, when the image has a tilt, the tilt can be corrected.

Next, the method of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings showing the screen configuration.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a pre-judge screen in which a plurality of frames are arranged. Here, a piece designation screen is displayed as a pre-judge screen, and an example is shown in which six pieces 61a to 61f are arranged in the piece designation screen 6 and displayed collectively. These plural pieces 61a
If there is a frame to be subjected to the trimming processing in steps 61 to 61f, the operator selects and specifies the frame by directly touching the frame on the frame specifying screen 6. Next, by operating the trimming key 62 on the same screen 6, it is designated to perform trimming on the image of the designated frame. Then, the next operation for trimming is performed by operating the enter key 63. If there are unnecessary frames (for example, 61d and 61e), the pass of the unnecessary frames 61d and 61e is designated by operating the respective frames 61d and 61e and the pass key 64 on the screen 6. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the frame designation screen 7 on the touch panel 21, and shows an example of a touch panel key array in the case where the designation of a frame to be trimmed is designated on the touch panel 21. In the figure, reference numeral 71 denotes a frame designation key. The left and right keys can be used to designate a frame. By pressing a trimming key 72, it is designated to perform trimming on the image of the designated frame. Then, the operation of the enter key 73 causes the next operation for trimming to proceed. In the figure, reference numeral 74 denotes a rescan key which can be used to specify rescanning of a frame specified by the specification key 71. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of the trimming screen 8. An image 81 which is largely displayed at the center of the screen 8 is an image of a frame arbitrarily designated by the frame designating means 41 from among a plurality of frames 61a to 61f displayed on the frame designation screen 6 shown in FIG. In the trimming screen 8, the image is displayed larger than that displayed on the frame designation screen 6, and is displayed larger in the center of the screen 8.

The frame image 81 is stored in the frame designating means 41.
Is displayed in an enlarged manner at a high resolution. This makes it possible to set a trimming area for the image 81 of the frame enlarged and displayed at a high resolution, and to perform more accurate trimming.

The trimming area is set by designating a frame on which the trimming process is to be performed on the image 81 of the frame enlarged and displayed at the high resolution. In the trimming screen 8 of FIG. 4, scroll bars 82 and 83 are provided on the right side and the lower side of the magnified frame image 81, respectively.
Is displayed. By operating the scroll bars 82 and 83 arbitrarily by the operator and specifying the trimming frame 84 for the image 81, it is possible to freely set an area where the trimming process is to be performed. 85 in the figure
Is a cancel key, which is used when redoing the work of setting the trimming area. Reference numeral 86 denotes an enter key, which is operated when the operation of setting the trimming area for the image 81 is completed, thereby returning to the frame designation screen 6 of FIG.
The frame specifying means 41 selects and specifies the next frame to be trimmed.

FIG. 5 shows a touch panel screen 9 when a trimming area is set by the touch panel 21.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of a touch panel key arrangement. In the figure, 91a to 91d are icons for setting up, down, left, and right areas, respectively, and by operating up, down, left, and right keys, respectively, arbitrarily specify the vertical and horizontal trimming frames 92a to 92d, This is for setting a trimming area.

In the trimming screen 8 shown in FIG. 4, it is preferable to convert the area outside the area of the trimming frame 84 in the image 81 into a color different from the area specified by the trimming frame 84. . As described above, the area outside the trimming frame 84 is
If the image is converted into a color different from the area specified by the, the distinction between the part where the trimming area is set in the image 81 and the other part becomes clear, and only the area actually output is accurately confirmed. Will be able to

When the trimming frame 84 is set on the image 81, the image 81 can be rotated at an arbitrary angle. This can be done by designating two horizontal designated points in the image 81 and making them vertical or horizontal to the frame. According to this, when the image has a tilt, the tilt can be corrected.

The image designated to be trimmed in this way is subjected to necessary processing such as color conversion and sharpening conversion in the processing section 4 and then sent to the output section 5 to be visualized as a hard copy. As an output method of the output unit 5, not only an ink jet printer and a thermal printer, but also FIG.
Scanners A1 and A2 for reading an image as shown in FIG.
A monitor B for processing the read image, an operation instruction input device C, an exposure unit E for directly writing on a photosensitive material D such as silver halide color photographic paper, and a device for developing the exposed silver halide photosensitive material F may be provided and integrated.

According to the tenth and twenty-second aspects of the present invention, for example, on the trimming screen 8 shown in FIG. 4, in the image 81 for which the trimming area is set, the trimming area 84 is set outside the designated area of the trimming area. Means for performing color conversion processing different from that of the designated area and displaying the image (color conversion display means). This color conversion display means is added to, for example, the processing unit 4 (not shown) shown in the configuration block diagram of FIG. This makes it possible to clearly distinguish a portion in the image where the trimming region is set from the other portion, and it is possible to accurately confirm only the region actually output. However, in the present invention, a means for displaying a trimmed image at a high resolution is not necessarily provided, but if the trimmed image is displayed at a high resolution, more accurate trimming work can be realized. Can be expected.

According to the eleventh and twenty- third aspects of the present invention, there is provided a trimming screen 8 shown in FIG. This rotation means can be performed by designating two horizontal designated points in the image 81 and making them vertical or horizontal to the frame. Although not shown, this rotation means is added to the processing unit 4 shown in the block diagram of FIG.

According to this, when the image has a tilt, the tilt can be corrected. However, in the present invention as well, means for displaying a trimmed image at a high resolution is not necessarily provided. However, if the trimmed image is displayed at a high resolution, more accurate trimming work can be realized. Can be expected.

In the invention described in claims 7 and 19, for example, on the trimming screen 8 shown in FIG. 4, when generating a frame for setting a trimming area, a center point for trimming is designated, and the trimming frame is centered on the designated point. (Frame generating means). This is to generate the vertical and horizontal trimming frames simply by specifying the center point of the area to be trimmed in the image of the frame specified for trimming. Although not shown, this frame generating means is added to the processing unit 4 shown in the configuration block diagram of FIG. This has the advantage that the trimming area can be easily set. However, the trimming frame generated in this way does not protrude from the image. Also in the present invention, means for displaying a trimmed image at a high resolution may not necessarily be provided. However, if the trimmed image is displayed at a high resolution, more accurate trimming work can be realized. Can be expected.

The invention according to claims 9 and 21 will also be described with respect to the case of image data from a transmissive or reflective original read by a film scanner or a flatbed scanner.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing an embodiment of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention. Portions having the same configuration and operation as those of the configuration block diagram in the image processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof will be omitted, and only different configurations will be described.

In the present invention, the processing unit 4 includes the frame designating unit 41, the area setting unit 42, and the enlarged display unit 4.
3. In addition to the high pixel display means 44, the image designated by the frame designation means 42 is an image having a design frame around it, and the image is vertically and horizontally oriented so as to have an optimal size for the layout frame of the image. (Vertical / horizontal designating means) 45 capable of designating the same.

The vertical / horizontal designation means 45 will be described below, and the method by this means will be described at the same time.

The vertical / horizontal designating means 45 is an image having a design frame around the image designated for trimming by the frame designating means 42, and has a vertical and horizontal direction so that it has an optimum size with respect to the layout frame of the image. Can be specified. An example of this design frame is a post card.

The designation in the vertical and horizontal directions designates a size for allocating the image of the frame specified by the frame specifying means 42 to the image layout frame in the design frame.

Then, the size of the image of the frame specified by the frame specifying means 42 is adjusted so as to be the optimum size for the image layout frame in the design frame by specifying in the vertical and horizontal directions. It is to be combined.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a combination screen 10 for combining a design frame and an image of a designated frame. In the figure, reference numeral 101 denotes a design frame, which exemplifies a post card. 102 is a piece designating means 4
An image of a frame designated by 2 and enlarged and displayed by the enlargement display means 43, and 103 is an image layout frame set in the design frame 101.

By designating the vertical and horizontal directions of the frame image 102 in the design frame 101, the image layout frame 103 in the design frame 101 is trimmed to the optimum size. Here, the optimum size means that an image 102 of an arbitrary size is fitted so as to completely cover the frame 101 in an initial state, and the frame designation is performed at an arbitrary position and size in the design frame 101 while checking the screen 10. By inserting the image of the frame specified by the means 42, both images can be easily combined.

The image designated as trimmed in this way is subjected to necessary processing such as color conversion and sharpening conversion in the processing section 4 and then sent to the output section 5 to be visualized as a hard copy. The output system of the output unit 5 is not limited to an ink jet printer, a thermal printer, or the like, and as shown in FIG.
A2, a monitor B for processing a read image, an operation instruction input device C, an exposure unit E for directly writing on a photosensitive material D such as a silver halide color photographic paper, and a developed silver halide photosensitive material It may be provided with a processing device F and integrated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a frame designation screen displaying images of a plurality of frames.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of a frame designation screen using a touch panel.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of a trimming screen in which an image of a piece is enlarged and displayed.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of a trimming screen using a touch panel.

FIG. 6 is a configuration block diagram showing an embodiment of an image processing apparatus according to the inventions of claims 9 and 21.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a combination screen for combining a design frame and an image of a designated piece.

FIG. 8 is an overall perspective view illustrating an example of an image processing apparatus including an output unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 41 Frame designating means 42 Area setting means 43 Enlarged display means 44 High pixel display means 45 Vertical and horizontal designating means 6 Frame designation screen 61a to 61f Frame 7 Frame designation screen 8 Trimming screen 81 Enlarged displayed image 9 Trimming screen 10 Combination screen 101 Design Frame 102 Image of the frame enlarged and displayed 103 Image layout frame

Claims (24)

[Claims] 1. A pre-judgment screen comprising a plurality of pieces,
Means for designating an arbitrary frame from the screen, means for setting a trimming area, means for enlarging and displaying an image designated for trimming, and means for displaying a pixel having a higher resolution than the pre-judge screen. Image processing apparatus. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a dedicated key for executing enlargement, reduction, and position movement of the frame. 3. An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for storing trimming information for pre-scanning, and means for performing a main scan by referring to the information stored by said means. apparatus. 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein at the time of the main scan, the entire screen or the required screen is scanned at a designated resolution, a designated area is taken out, and pixel interpolation is performed so as to have a designated number of pixels. . 5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for converting the outside of the designated area into a color different from the designated area when setting the trimming area. 6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for rotating an image designated for trimming at an arbitrary angle when setting a trimming area. 7. A pre-judgment screen in which a plurality of pieces are arranged;
An image processing apparatus comprising: means for designating an arbitrary frame from the screen; means for setting a trimming area; means for enlarging and displaying an image designated for trimming; and means for designating a center point for trimming. apparatus. 8. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of frames are input from image data. 9. A pre-judgment screen in which a plurality of pieces are arranged;
Means for designating an arbitrary frame from the screen, means for setting a trimming area, means for enlarging and displaying an image designated for trimming, means for displaying with a higher resolution pixel number than the pre-judge screen, and The image, wherein the image designated for trimming is an image having a design frame around the image, and further comprising designating means capable of designating a vertical direction and a horizontal direction so as to have an optimum size for the layout frame of the image. Processing equipment. 10. An image processing apparatus comprising: means for setting a trimming area of an image; and means for performing conversion processing outside the designated area to a color different from that of the designated area. 11. An image processing apparatus comprising: means for setting a trimming area of an image; and means for rotating an image designated for trimming at an arbitrary angle. 12. An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for reading an image, means for editing the image, and means for outputting the edited image. 13. An arbitrary frame is designated from a pre-judgment screen having a plurality of frames, a trimming area is set, an image designated for trimming is enlarged and displayed with a higher resolution pixel number than the pre-judgment screen. An image processing method comprising: 14. The image processing method according to claim 13, wherein the enlargement, reduction, and position movement of the frame are executed using a dedicated key. 15. The image processing method according to claim 13, wherein trimming information of a prescan is stored, and a main scan is performed with reference to the stored information. 16. The image processing method according to claim 15, wherein at the time of the main scan, the entire screen or the required screen is scanned at a specified resolution, a specified area is extracted, and pixel interpolation is performed so as to have a specified number of pixels. . 17. When setting a trimming area in an image,
17. The image processing method according to claim 13, wherein a conversion process is performed on a color outside the designated area to a color different from the designated area. 18. When setting a trimming area in an image,
18. The image processing method according to claim 13, wherein the trimmed image is rotated at an arbitrary angle. 19. A pre-judgment screen including a plurality of frames, wherein an arbitrary frame is designated, a trimming area is set, an image designated for trimming is enlarged, and a center point for trimming is designated. Image processing method. 20. The image processing method according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of frames are input from image data. 21. An arbitrary frame is designated from a pre-judgment screen including a plurality of frames, a trimming area is set, an image designated for trimming is enlarged and displayed at a higher resolution than the pre-judgment screen. Image processing wherein, when the trimmed image has a design frame around it, the image can be specified in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction so as to have an optimum size for the layout frame of the image. Method. 22. An image processing method, wherein a trimming area is set in an image, and the outside of the designated area is converted into a color different from the designated area. 23. An image processing method comprising: setting a trimming area in an image; and rotating the trimmed image by an arbitrary angle. 24. The image processing method according to claim 13, wherein an image is read, the read image is edited, and the edited image is output.