JPS62150471A - Combinational picture output device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To generate a sentence mixed with KANJI (Chinese character) as vector data, to incorporate it in a graphic picture and to output the result by converting a character to be used into the vector data and registering the result. CONSTITUTION:When a character dot pattern is displayed on a display means 2, a raster vector conversion means 1a applies raster scanning to a dot pattern of a character displayed on the display means 2 and converts it into the character vector data. Subsequently, a code addition means 1b adds the required read code inputted from the input means 3 to the character vector data and the character vector data added with the required read code is written in a vector character storage means 4. When the read code of the character vector data stored in the vector character storage means 4 is inputted from the input means 3, a combinational picture display control means 1d combines the graphic picture displayed on the display means 2 with the character and outputs the result to a line drawing output means 5.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] This invention relates to a combination image output device that vectorizes a binary image of characters and displays or outputs a combination of vector characters and free graphic images. .

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, in this type of device, when outputting an image by combining predetermined numbers or characters with arbitrary figures, the numbers or predetermined characters,
For example, vectorize characters with a small number of strokes and high frequency,
Some methods have been proposed that are designed to be combined with graphic data.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, because the number of characters and font types used are small, there have been problems such as the inability to output an image by combining any communication mixed with Chinese characters and graphics. In addition, the size of characters that can be output using image output means such as an x-y plotter is also limited, making it impossible to perform design or graphic processing such as allocating characters according to the area of the figure, and improvements are strongly desired. It was rare.

This invention was made to solve the above problems, and by converting the characters used into vector data and registering them, sentences containing kanji can be generated as vector data and incorporated into graphic images. This invention relates to a combination image output device that can output images.

[Means for solving problems]

A combination image output device according to the present invention includes a raster-vector converting means for raster-scanning a dot pattern of characters displayed on a display means and converting it into character vector data, and a character output from the raster-vector converting means. code adding means for adding a required readout code input from the input means to the vector data of the character; vector character storage means for storing vector data of characters added by the code adding means; and storage in the vector character storage means. a combination display control means for reading out the vector characters input from the input means in accordance with the readout code inputted from the input means, and displaying the read-out vector characters in combination with an arbitrary vector-type graphic image displayed on the display means; and line drawing output means for outputting a combined image.

[Effect]

In this invention, when a character dot pattern is displayed on the display means, the raster-vector conversion means raster scans the character dot pattern displayed on the display means and converts it into character vector data. Subsequently, the code adding means adds a required readout code input from the input means to the character vector data, and the character vector data to which the required readout code is added is written into the vector character storage means. Here, when a reading code for vector data of a character stored in the vector character storage means is inputted from the input means, the combination image display control means causes the combination image to be displayed in combination with any graphic image displayed on the display means. Further, the combined image displayed on the display means is outputted from the line drawing output means in response to an image output command inputted from the input means.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a combination image output device showing an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a main control section composed of, for example, a computer, including raster-vector conversion means 1a and code addition means 1b. , readout control means 1c
, combination display control means] d. 2 is a display means composed of, for example, a bitmap display;
It is connected to the main control unit 1 via an interface (I/F) 2a. Reference numeral 3 denotes an input means composed of, for example, a keyboard and a pointing device, and is connected to the main control section 1 via an interface 3a. Reference numeral 4 denotes vector character storage means composed of, for example, a floppy disk, which is connected to the main control section 1 via a -interface 4d. Note that the vector character storage means 4 is a well-known J
IS 1st level kanji and 2nd level kanji, as well as Greek letters, mathematical symbols 1 sentence creation symbols, etc. (120 x 12
0) is stored. 5 is for example x-y
It is a line drawing output means composed of blocks, and is connected to the main control section 1 via an interface 5a. Reference numeral 11 denotes a regular figure memory in which pre-created regular figure patterns to be displayed on the display means 2, such as diamonds, are stored. Reference numeral 12 denotes a display control unit which reads out a desired regular figure pattern in response to a selection command from the input means 3;
It is displayed on the display means 2. 13 is a computerized phototypesetting a (CTS), for example, characters, symbols, etc. used in printed matter are printed on photographic paper 14.
It can output clearly. Reference numeral 15 denotes a scanner which optically reads phototypesetting characters or arbitrary images] 7, for example, the illustration itself and illustrative characters (original image). The original drawing may be handwritten, photographic manuscript, printed matter, etc. 16 is a display control unit that displays phototypesetting characters or arbitrary images 17 read by the scanner 16 on the display means 2;

Next, vector character generation and storage operations according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating vector character generation and storage operations according to the present invention.
This is a dot pattern of, for example, 120×120 dots. A dot pattern 21 is output from the CTS 13. 22 is a binary image character, which is a character image read by the scanner 15. 23a and 23b are vector characters, and the dot pattern 21 is read by the scanner 15 and displayed on the display means 2 as a raster type image.

24 is a read code composed of a JIS code such as r3F65J, and is inputted from the input means 3. In addition,
The vector character 23a is the binary image character 22 in the main scanning direction (
(indicated by the arrow), extracts the inverted black and white part as a contour, connects it to the vector data obtained in the previous scan, and converts the contour into vector data consisting of 8 directions (vertical, horizontal, diagonal), for example. However, since the curve part of the vector character 23a is step-like, if necessary, delete unnecessary points (data thinning) from the curve part of the vector character 23a to create a smooth vector character 2.゛Create 3b. In addition, vector characters 23a, 2
The fist in 3b indicates the coordinate value of the vector. Furthermore, since the vector characters 23a and 23b are blank, if they are to be filled in, a filling operation may be performed at the time of output.

The dot pattern 21 read from the scanner 15 is 2
It is converted into a value image and displayed as a binary image character 22 on the display means 2 by the display control section]6.

At this time, when a raster-vector conversion command is input from the input means 3, the raster-vector conversion means 1a changes to the display means 2.
The binary image characters 22 displayed on the screen are raster-scanned and converted into vector data, and the vector characters 23 are displayed on the display means 2.
a or vector character 23b is displayed. Here, if it is necessary to modify the displayed vector character 23a or vector character 23b, specify the necessary location on the display means 2 using the input means 3, and modify the vector character 23d or vector character 23b. For example, one revolution is performed by erasing, partially cutting, connecting, and scaling, and the final vector character font is corrected. When this correction is completed, the read code 24 (for example, JIS code) is input from the input means 3. , the vector character 23., which is displayed on the display means 2 by the code addition means 1b. A or vector character 23b is appended with a readout code 24 and stored (registered) in vector character storage means 4. Note that correction of vector character 23a or vector character 23b can also include correction of edges such as kanji characters with a large number of strokes. included.

On the other hand, the registered vector character 23a or vector character 23b is displayed on the display means 2 at will when the read code 24 is input from the input means 3. Therefore, similar to the input operation from a word processor, the vector character 23
vector character 2 using a or vector character 23b
3a or vector characters 23b can be created. In addition, the existing vector character 23a or vector character 23
- You can also create or transform any similar character from b. In other words, it is also possible to create a blank character by thickening any vector character.

Furthermore, characters in Gyosho, Mincho, etc. can be easily created and registered.

Next, the operation of outputting a combined image of vector characters and free figures according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG.

FIGS. 3(a) to 3(C) are schematic diagrams for explaining the operation of outputting a combined image of vector characters and free figures according to the present invention. In FIG. 3(a), 31a to 31F are fixed figure images; A desired regular figure given a selection command from the means 3 is read out from the regular figure memory 11 and displayed on the display means 2. Note that in a system that does not have the fixed-form figure memory 11, a layout original created in advance can be imported from the scanner 15.

In FIG. 3B, 32 is a vector character, which is read out from the vector character storage means 4 and displayed on the display means 2 in accordance with the readout code 24 inputted from the input means 3.

In the figure (C), numeral 33 is a combination image, which shows a state in which regular graphic images 31a to 31f and vector characters 32 are combined and displayed on the display means 2. Note that the order in which the vector characters 32 and the regular graphic images 31a to 31f are created is not limited.

First, when a selection command for a desired regular figure is inputted sequentially through the input means 3, the regular figure images (vector data) 31a to 31F stored in the regular figure memory 11 are sequentially read out and placed at a desired position on the display means 2. will be displayed (Figure 3 (
(shown in a)). Here, when the readout code 24 of the vector character 32 is input from the input means 3, the readout control means 1c accesses the vector character storage means 4, reads out the desired vector character 32, and the combination image display control means 1d is displayed on the fixed figure images 31a to 31f (as shown in FIG. 3(C)). Here, when an image output command is input from the input means 3, the combined image 33 formed on the display means 2 is displayed. is output from the line drawing output means 5 via the interface 5a.

In this way, a flowchart can also be output by combining the vectorized characters 32 and the regular graphic images 31a to 31f.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating vector character generation and storage operations according to the present invention. In addition, (1) to (
8) shows each step.

First, wait for image reading from the scanner 15 (1),
When image reading is completed, display control means] 6 is display means 2
The binary image character 22 is displayed (2). Next, it waits for a raster-vector conversion command input from the input means 3 (3), and when input, scans the binary image character 22 in a rask pattern (4) and converts it into vector data (5), where:
The input means 3 waits for the readout code of the vector characters 23a and 23b converted into vector data (6), and when inputted, the vector character 2 with the readout code 24 added is read out.
3a and 23b are stored in the vector character storage means 4 (
7) 0 Next, determine the end of registration 8).

If NO, return to step (1) and step (1) to (
Repeat step 7) to register vector characters.

On the other hand, if the determination in step (8) is YES, the control ends.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the combined image output operation according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (1) indicate each step.

First, wait for a command to select one of the regular graphic images 31a to 31f to be inputted from the input means 3 (1), and when the command is inputted,
Access the fixed figure memory 11 and save the fixed figure image 31a
31f is read out, allocated to a predetermined position on the display means, and displayed (2). Here, judge whether or not there is a correction while looking at the fixed figure images 31a to 31F displayed on the display means 23). If NO, return to step (1) and Y
In the case of ES, the arrangement of the regular graphic images 31a to 31f is corrected, and the regular graphic images 31a to 31f themselves are modified, such as rotation, scaling, deformation, cutting, and connection (4). Next, the system waits for the read code 24 inputted from the input means 3 (5), and when it is input, the read code 2
6) Read out the vector character 32 stored in the vector character storage means 4 according to the combination display control means 1d.
is displayed in combination with regular figure images 31a to 31'' (7
). Here, the system waits for an image output command to be input from the input means 3 (8), and when input, the combined image 33 (vector data) displayed on the display means 2 is outputted from the line drawing output means 5 (8). ), exit control.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which a flowchart is output by combining the regular figure images 31a to 31f and the vector characters 23, but this is not limited to symbol marks used in flowcharts, etc. In that case, the image is captured by the scanner 15. Furthermore, if the number of characters input to the fixed figure image 31a is exceeded, the vector characters 23 having the desired number of characters can be limited to the fixed figure image 31a by changing the magnification to an allowable magnification and displaying it. You can input without any need.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the combined image 33 is outputted from the line drawing output means 5 has been explained, but the combined image 33 formed on the display means 2 is subjected to vector rask conversion to form an image in a dot pattern. For example, the combined image 33 can also be output from a laser beam printer or the like.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, the created vector characters 23a, 2
3b is stored in the vector character storage means 4 composed of a floppy disk, but the ROM
It is also possible to make it into a chip. In this case, the storage capacity can be smaller than that of a kanji ROM that stores font patterns.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention provides a raster-vector conversion means for raster-scanning the dot pattern of characters displayed on a display means and converting it into character vector data, and a character output from the raster-vector conversion means. code adding means for adding a required readout code input from the input means to the vector data of the character; vector character storage means for storing vector data of characters added by the code adding means; and storage in the vector character storage means. a combination display control means for reading out the vector characters input from the input means in accordance with the readout code inputted from the input means, and displaying the read-out vector characters in combination with an arbitrary vector-type graphic image displayed on the display means; Since a line drawing output means for outputting a combination image is provided, it is possible to freely generate and register various vector characters from any character font, and also to generate a combination image in which the registered vector characters are combined with any graphic image to be displayed. Since it can be displayed or outputted in a short time with simple operations, it has excellent advantages such as being able to allocate arbitrary text to a graphical image, such as a flowchart.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a vector character generation device showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating vector character generation and storage operations according to the present invention.
3(a) to 3(C) are schematic diagrams illustrating the operation of outputting a combined image of vector characters and free figures according to the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the vector character generation and storage operation according to the present invention; FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the combined image output operation according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a main control unit, 1a is a raster vector, conversion means, 1b is a code addition means, 1C is a readout control means, and 1d
is a combination display control means, 2 is a display means, 3 is an input means,
4 is a vector character storage means, 5 is a line drawing output means, 23a
, 23b, and 32 are vector characters. Figure 2 Figure 3 (a) Figure 3 (b) Figure 3 (C) Figure 4 Figure 5

Claims (1)

[Claims] raster-vector conversion means for raster scanning a binary image of characters displayed on a display means and converting it into character vector data; and input means for inputting the character vector data output from the raster-vector conversion means into character vector data. a code addition means for adding a required readout code to be read; a vector character storage means for storing vector data of the character added by the code addition means; and input of the vector character stored in the vector character storage means. combination display control means for reading in accordance with the reading code inputted from the means and displaying the combined image in combination with an arbitrary vector-type graphic image displayed on the display means; and outputting the combined image displayed on the display means. 1. A vector character generating device comprising a line drawing output means.