JPS63311577A - Input and output system of image recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To accurately combine desired image data of characters, graphic forms, etc., to a desired part of image data, by outputting the combined data to a storing means or recording medium after a 2nd area of a 2nd image data is combined to a 1st area of the successively replaced 1st image data. CONSTITUTION:When the positional information of the 1st area of the 1st image data 7a and 7b obtained from an input means 1 or storing means 2 and of the 2nd area of the 2nd image data 8a and 8b which are newly produced or obtained from the input means 1 and combined with the 1st area is stored in 1st and 2nd position memories 10 and 11 by means of an area instructing means 9, the 2nd area of the 2nd image data 8a and 8b is automatically combined with the 1st area of the successively replaced 1st image data 7a and 7b. Therefore, desired image data of characters, graphic forms, etc., can be combined with a desired part of retrieved or inputted image data and the combined data can be outputted through simple operations.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an input/output II technique for an image recording device, and in particular,
The present invention relates to an input/output technique for an image recording device suitable for combining and outputting desired characters, figures, etc. with a part of image data.

[Conventional technology]

For example, in order to efficiently manage and save storage space for large quantities of drawings and documents, they can be stored as image data on storage media such as optical disks, and searched and output as needed. In some cases, a so-called electronic file system is used.

In this case, as a method of adding characters or figures to part of the stored image data and outputting it, for example, an operator stamps each piece of image data that is printed on paper or the like. Alternatively, users can create their own program to connect the electronic file system and a personal computer, etc., and synthesize desired characters, figures, etc. into the searched image data in the electronic file system. I can think about it.

Regarding the input technology of image data in image processing, etc., please refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 60-93572 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 60-93572.
There is a technique disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 0-581.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] - However, with the method of stamping each piece of printed image data as described above, the burden on the operator increases when outputting image data, and the position becomes inaccurate, and the advantages of using an electronic file system cannot be fully utilized.In addition, creating a program to synthesize desired characters, figures, etc. into the image data output from the electronic file system is not possible. However, there are various problems such as a lack of generality as it requires special abilities such as programming for the operator.

An object of the present invention is to provide an input/output device for an image recording device that can accurately synthesize and output image data such as desired characters and figures on a desired portion of searched or inputted image data with a simple operation. The goal is to provide technology.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention provides an input means for inputting image data, a storage means for recording the image data, a display means for displaying the image data, an output means for outputting the image data onto a visible recording medium, and an input means. or the first obtained from the storage means.
a first image memory that holds image data of the first image data; a second image memory that holds second image data that is newly created or obtained through input means; area and the second area in the second image data.
area specifying means for specifying the area on the display means; first and second position memories storing position information of the first and second areas, respectively; the second image data based on the location information.
and a composition control means for compositing the region of the first image data with the first region of the first image data, the composition control means automatically composing the second region of the second image data into the first region of the first image data that is sequentially replaced. After being synthesized, it is output to storage means or output means.

[Effect]

According to the above-mentioned means, the first area in the first image data obtained from the input means or the storage means is newly created or obtained via the input means, and is synthesized with the first area. By storing the positional information of the second area of the second image data in the first and second position memories by the area specifying means, the positional information of the second area of the first image data is stored in the first area of the first image data that is sequentially replaced. The second area of image data is automatically composited, so with a simple operation, desired image data such as characters and figures can be accurately composited and output at the desired part of the searched or inputted image data. be able to.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an image recording apparatus that is an embodiment of the present invention.

The image recording device of this embodiment includes a scanner 1 (input means) for reading image data such as drawings, photographs, documents, etc., and an optical disk 2 (storage means) on which the image data inputted through the scanner 1 is recorded. , a display 3 (display means) for displaying image data input from the scanner 1 or read out from the storage device &2 on a screen such as a cathode ray tube; A printer 4 (output means) that prints read image data on a visible recording medium such as a form, a keyboard 5 (input hand &) that inputs character data, command data, etc. from the outside, and each of these parts. It is configured as an electronic file having a main control section 6 that performs overall control.

The scanner 1. Optical disc 2. Display 3, Printer 4. A scanner control circuit 1a is provided between each of the keyboards 5 and the main control section 6.

optical disk control circuit 2a, display control circuit 3a,
A printer control circuit 4a and a keyboard control circuit 5a are interposed, and are configured to control predetermined operations of each part.

The display control circuit 3a also includes a display 3
Frame buffer 3 that holds the image data displayed on
b is connected.

In this case, the image recording device of this embodiment receives input from the scanner 1 or reads out from the optical disc 2,
a primary image memory 7 (first image memory) in which primary image data 7a (first image data) to be output by combining data such as predetermined figures and characters into a predetermined part;
The primary image data 7 consists of desired figures, characters, etc. input via a scanner 1 or a keyboard 5, etc.
Secondary image memory 8 (second image memory) in which secondary image data 8a (second image data) to be combined with a is stored
The primary image data 7a and the secondary image data 8a are stored in the primary image memory 7 and the secondary image memory 8.
The screen of the display 3 shown in FIG. 2 is divided into upper and lower portions and displayed individually through the frame buffer 3b.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an area indicating device is comprised of a pointing device such as a mouse for freely moving a cursor (not shown) within the screen of the display 3, and is connected to the main control unit 6 via an area indicating means control circuit 9a. The means 9 and the positional information and specific order of a plurality of areas specified by the area specifying means 9 in each of the primary image data 7a and the secondary image data 8a displayed on the display 3 are stored in the primary image data 7a. and a position memo stored individually for each of the secondary image data 8a!
Jio (first position memory) and position memory 11
(second position memory) and an image in which a predetermined area of the secondary image data 8a is combined with a predetermined area of the primary image data 7a based on the position information stored in the position memory 10 and the position memory 11. A synthesis control section 12 is provided.

That is, in each of the secondary image data 8a and the primary image data 7a displayed on the screen of the display 3, there are a plurality of extraction area sizes, extraction area B, extraction area C (second area), and these areas. A plurality of insertion areas a, insertion area S, and insertion area C (first area) corresponding to the extraction area are specified, for example, as rectangular areas whose diagonal corners are indicated by a cursor, and their respective positions and identifications are The order of the primary image data 7a is stored in the position memory 10 and the position memory 11, and the image composition control unit 12
A plurality of extraction regions A of the secondary image data 8a for a plurality of insertion regions a, b, and c.

After B and C are combined, an output operation such as printing on a recording medium such as a predetermined paper via the printer 4 or storing it again on the optical disc 2 is performed.

The operation of this embodiment will be explained below.

First, as shown in FIG.
As an example, a standard drawing of a mechanical part such as a screw is input, and image data such as a predetermined number, date, mark, etc. is combined with a part of this standard drawing and outputted.

First, primary image data 7a such as standard drawings of mechanical parts is stored in the primary image memory 7 by being selected from the optical disc 2 using a search key inputted from the keyboard 5 or by inputting it from the scanner l. , are displayed on the upper side of the screen of the display 3 via the frame buffer 3b.

Next, secondary image data 8a consisting of predetermined numbers, dates, marks, etc. to be combined with the primary image data 7a is created by inputting from the scanner 1 or by typing character data etc. from the keyboard 5. , are stored in the secondary image memory 8 and displayed on the lower side of the screen of the display 3 via the frame buffer 3b.

Here, the operator appropriately operates the area specifying means 9 to specify, for example, the diagonal corner of the target area, thereby specifying the number, date, etc. in the secondary image data 8a.
Each mark area is divided into a rectangular extraction area A and a rectangular extraction area B.
, extraction area C, and the positional information and identification order of each extraction area are stored in the position memory 10.

Furthermore, by operating the area designating means 9, the position where each of the extraction areas A, B, and C should be combined in the primary image data 7a on the upper side of the screen of the display 3 is set to the corresponding extraction area A.

Rectangular insertion area a in the same order as specified in B and C.

The insertion areas are specified as insertion areas S and insertion area C, and the position information and identification order of each insertion area are stored in the position memory 11.

Then, by pressing a switch (not shown) attached to the area specifying means 9, a predetermined command is issued to the image composition control unit 12, and each of the plurality of insertion areas a, b, and c is displayed on the upper side of the screen of the display 3. , the corresponding secondary image data 8
Multiple extraction regions A of a.

Primary image data 7a in which B and C are combined is displayed.

At this point, the worker must check the displayed primary image data 7a.
It is determined whether or not the synthesis position and contents are appropriate, and if they are inappropriate, the contents of the position memory 101 and the position memory 11 are canceled and the above-mentioned specifying operation by the area specifying means 9 is performed again.

Further, when the primary image data 7a matches the target state, an output command, output type, etc. are input to the main control unit 6 via the keyboard 5 etc., and a plurality of predetermined insertion areas a, A plurality of extraction regions A and B of the corresponding secondary image data 8a are shown in b and c.

For example, in the registration mode, the primary image data 7a in which C is synthesized is stored on the optical disk 2, and in the print mode, it is printed on a visible recording medium such as paper via the printer 4. .

Thereafter, the image synthesis control unit 12 processes the primary image data 7a input from the scanner l or read from the optical disc 2 and input sequentially based on the information stored in the position memory 10 and the position memory 11. converts multiple extraction areas A, B, and C of secondary image data 8a to primary image data 7a.
The operation of combining and outputting the corresponding insertion areas a, b, and c is automatically performed.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing this series of operating procedures.

Further, FIG. 3 shows the screen of the display 3 when issuing a resident's card as an example of a regular form issuing operation.

In other words, when issuing a residence card, etc., write the name, gender, date of birth, address, date of issue, etc. on the prescribed form, and unless there is a special request from the person requesting the issuance, domicile, head of household, head of household, etc.・Relationships etc. are omitted, and the relevant - is “omitted”
The characters are written in a fixed form.

Therefore, in this embodiment, image data in a predetermined format in which name, gender, date of birth, address, etc. are written is input as primary image data 7b from scanner 1 or optical disc 2, and as secondary image data 8b. displays only the specified format.

Then, the operator sequentially extracts a plurality of columns in which the characters "omitted" should be written in the secondary image data 8b using the area specifying means 9, and extracts the extraction area E.

Specify the extraction area F, extraction area G, and extraction area H, and enter the extraction area D- into the corresponding area from the keyboard 5 etc.
Enter the word "omitted" in G, enter character data such as the date of publication in extraction area H, and enter the position information and specific order of each area in the secondary image data 8b in position memo IJ11. Store.

Furthermore, in the primary image data 7b, there are a plurality of insertion areas d and insertion areas e corresponding to each of the extraction areas E, F, G, and H in a predetermined format.
, insertion area f, insertion area g.

The insertion area is specified by the area specifying means 9, and the position information and identification order of each area are stored in the position memory 11.

Thereafter, by successively calling up the primary image data 7b with different names, genders, dates of birth, addresses, etc. and issuing commands to output them from the keyboard 5, etc., the image synthesis control unit 12 converts the primary image data 7b into a predetermined image. Multiple insertion areas dh
, the characters "omitted" written in the corresponding extraction area DG of the secondary image data 8b and the characters such as the publication date written in the extraction area H are automatically synthesized. Printed on paper, etc.

In this way, in this embodiment, the primary image data displayed on the display 3? a, 7b and secondary image data 8a
, 8b, a plurality of mutually corresponding insertion areas a-
By specifying the extraction areas A-H and the extraction areas A-H in advance by the area specifying means 9, the secondary image data 3a,
Data such as figures and characters in multiple insertion areas A-H of 8b are automatically combined and output, so for example, it is possible to put a stamp on each outputted form or create a complex program for image composition. The primary image data 7a is searched or inputted by a simple operation without any complicated or special operations such as .

Image data such as desired characters and figures created or inputted as secondary image data 8a, 8b can be accurately synthesized and output at a desired portion of 7b.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which a plurality of extraction areas and insertion areas are specified by a cursor (not shown) on the display 3 using the area indicating means 9 such as a mouse, but the present invention is not limited to this. Needless to say, the cursor movement keys provided on the keyboard 5 may be used instead.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, there is an input means for inputting image data, a storage means for recording the image data, a display means for displaying the image data, and a display means for visually viewing the image data. a first image memory for holding first image data obtained from the input means or the storage means; a second image memory for holding second image data to be displayed; and an area instruction for specifying on the display means a first area in the first image data and a second area in which the second image data is to be stored; means, first and second position memories for storing position information of the first and second areas, respectively; image synthesis control means for synthesizing the second area of the image data with the first area of the first image data,
The second area of the second image data is automatically synthesized with the first area of the first image data that is replaced sequentially, and then output to the storage means or the recording medium. A first area in the first image data obtained from the storage means, and a second area in the second image data that is newly created or obtained through the input means and combined with the first area. By storing the position information of the second image data in the first and second position memories in advance by the area specifying means, the second area of the second image data is automatically placed in the first area of the first image data that is sequentially replaced. With a simple operation, desired image data such as characters and figures can be accurately synthesized and output at a desired portion of searched or inputted image data.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an image recording device that is an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the screen state of the display, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the screen state of the display, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the screen state of the display. is a flowchart showing an example of an operating procedure. l...Scanner (input means), 1a...Scanner control circuit, 2...Optical disk (storage means), 2a...
Optical disk control circuit, 3... Display (display means), 3a... Display control circuit, 3b... Frame buffer, 4... Printer (output means), 4
a... Printer control circuit, 5... Keyboard (input means), 5a... Keyboard control circuit, 6... Main control section, 7... Primary image memory (first image memory)
,? a, 7b...Primary image data (first image data), 8...Secondary image memory (second image memory),
8a, 8b...Secondary image data (second image data)
, 9... Area indicating means, 9a... Area indicating means control circuit, 10... Position memory (first position memory), 1
1... position memory (second position memory), 12...
Image synthesis control unit, a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h...
・Insert area (first area), A, B, C, D, E, F
. G, H...Extraction region (second region).

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Input means for inputting image data, storage means for recording the image data, display means for displaying the image data, and outputting the image data on a visible storage medium. a first image memory that holds first image data obtained from the input means or the storage means, and second image data that is newly created or obtained via the input means. a second image memory for storing a second image memory; an area specifying means for specifying on the display means a first area in the first image data and a second area in the second image data; first and second position memories each storing position information of a second area; and an image synthesis control means for synthesizing a region of the first image data with the first region of the first image data, the first region of the first image data being replaced sequentially.
The input of the image recording apparatus is characterized in that the second area of the second image data is automatically combined with the first area of the image data of the image data, and then outputted to the storage means or the recording medium. Output method. 2. An input/output method for an image recording device according to claim 1, wherein the image recording device is an electronic file.