JPS6359657A - Picture processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To efficiently edit in terms of layout concerning inputted document picture data with simple key operation by correcting a form format which is being set in accordance with the adaptability of the form format. CONSTITUTION:When a pointing device 8 inputs an adaptation command of the form format, in order to equally arrange the document data 51 on a screen, a page process means 43 changes character pitch information P1 and line pitch information Q1 in form data 45 to the character pitch information P2 and the line pitch information Q2 and writes it in a main memory 6 as the new form data 45 of the document data 51. Next the page process means 43 executes the same process as above-mentioned process, so that the document data 51 can be made to display on the screen with the character pitch information P2 and the line pitch information Q2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] This complete ψ is related to an image processing device that processes image data such as one character, nine figures, and an image based on a format.

[Conventional technology]

Recently, with the advancement of word processing systems, word processing functions have been installed that take into consideration not only character input but also layout. Therefore, not only the number of characters is 1 character pitch, but also the number of rows is 2 rows 1, 1
The definition of Type 19, including Kasa, has also become n (n). However, in formatting such communication, values such as the number of rows and the width of two rows must be input in order from the keyboard, which is a man-machine interface. It had to be created and modified manually.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

Therefore, errors in creation and omissions in corrections are likely to occur, and it takes time and skill to create a well-balanced formatting text. Particularly when creating a format, it is difficult to imagine the overall format from a set of individual numerical parameters, and there are problems in that the format cannot be created without repeated revisions.

-・If there are space restrictions such as magazines or newspapers,
There have been problems in that it is very difficult to create a format that adapts already input image data to a restricted paper space, especially a format that uses a restricted paper surface.

This invention was made to solve the above problems, and the input document image data is edited by determining the alignment suitability of the input document image data with respect to the format being set. The object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus that can set a format that gives priority to input document image data by correcting the format so that it fits in a set format.

[Means for solving problems]

The image processing device according to the present invention includes a determination unit that determines the suitability of a format based on the arrangement state of document image data input into a forme created by an editing unit;
A processing means is provided for correcting the format being set in accordance with the suitability of the format determined by the determination means.

[Effect]

In this invention, the first judgment stage f judges whether the input sentence image data conforms to the format being set, and if the document image data does not conform to the format being set, the processing means The format being set is corrected, for example, in units, and the document image data is arranged in the typesetting created by the editing means.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an image processing apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention, in which 1 is a raster scan type CRT display, 2 is a video RAM (VRAM), and CR7 display 1 (7 ) Store pattern development information for one screen. Reference numeral 3 denotes a display control device which controls pattern expansion to the VRAM 2 and pattern readout to the CR7 display 1. 4 is a microprocessor (MPU),
10, which collectively controls each unit connected via the bus 5. 6 is the main memory, ROM6 which contains the control program.
It consists of a RAM 6b for data processing and a RAM 6b for data processing. Reference numeral 7 denotes an external magnetic disk device in which document files and management files for managing the document files are stored.

8 is a pointing device (FD) that specifies the position of the display screen of CR7 display 1 and performs selection operations for formatting operations on the formatting screen (menu); KBD uses the keyboard to specify document information, control commands, and management. Enter information etc.

Note that by converting the I10 bus 5 into a LAN, it becomes possible to network such a system. Furthermore, the system may be configured so that images can be input and output separately from the printer.

In addition, in this invention, typesetting is originally one of letterpress printing.
It is a word that expresses the process, and to explain it with a - word, it is ``pick up type based on the manuscript, fill in one character in the order based on the manuscript specification 2
It means "to create one document by correctly assembling the number of lines (one character, one line, nine positions, etc.)," and this process is performed electronically.

In the system configured as described above, among the functions of the image processing system including document information according to the present invention,
In particular, regarding document processing, in addition to normal document input/edit functions, it has the above-mentioned format-related functions.

(1) Registration of the format, (2) Correction of the - part of the registered format, (3) Adding formatting to sentence-1, (4) Partial correction of the wording format. ), the format data will be explained.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating part of the data stored in the external magnetic disk device 6 shown in FIG. This is what determines the 11 is a text file, and text part 1 stores actual text data.
2. The document file table 14 determines which text or format to select from the text file 11.

Next, the format data stored in the format file 1o shown in FIG. 2 will be explained with reference to FIG. 3.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the format data stored in the format file 10 shown in FIG. Definition part Two-column alignment data definition part.

It consists of a note length data definition section, an inter-stage data definition section, etc. 22
is a text definition section, which consists of a character spacing data definition section, a two-line feed definition section, a nine-paragraph down data definition section, etc.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining format-related parameters (+35), and 3] is a display screen, CR1 display 1
This shows the status displayed on the screen. 32 is a two-tiered printing plate, which is an area to be maintained. The printing plate 32 consisting of the areas indicated by the vertical and horizontal arrows is the printing plate of the left page of the double-page spread. ■ indicates the sky, and II indicates the throat (seam part)
, and ■ indicates the position where the bottom rows of the rows are aligned. ■
indicates the number of rows, and ■ indicates the distance between columns. In addition, ■ indicates the line spacing, ■ indicates the fore-edge, and -] 2nd line ~ ■ are determined by the column definition section 2], and the text definition section 2
2 has data such as character font, number of dots, size, character spacing, two paragraph indentation, one color information, etc.

Next is the 21 mentioned above? Each function related to expressions will be explained in detail.

(1) Format Registration FIG. 5 is a flowchart explaining the format registration setting procedure. Note that (1) to (5) indicate each step.

When you enter the command to register the format, CR1 display 1
and a workstation consisting of a keyboard KBD (
Among the various functions of the WS), a format registration routine starts, and paper information, ie, paper size, paper placement direction, vertical/horizontal writing, etc., is input (1). Next, the column format information, that is, as shown in FIG. 6(a), the paper F
The printing plate 32 in A is determined by inputting, for example, two points of a wooden seal using the pointing device 8 (2).

Then, as shown in FIG. 6(b), input the number of rows, ``2'' in this figure, and then use the keyboard KBD or pointing device 8 to input the actual mark, for example, as shown in FIG. 6(c). Specify a point, step width, and crotch. The steps up to this point complete the column definition specification. Then,
3), N
.

If so, as shown in Figure 6(d), enter the text definition specification, that is, non-pull (number of pages), columns (marginal headings), headings, etc.4).If YES, enter the set format in the second Format files A and B of format file 10 shown in the figure
, C, ... (5) In this way, you can intuitively specify the column definition information and text definition while looking at the image displayed on the CR1 display 1, so you can set the format very efficiently. can do. It goes without saying that by displaying the formatting state and format as numbers (fj), more accurate formatting can be performed.

(2) Correcting part of the registered format Next, the operation of partially modifying the registered format will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining the format menu display operation according to the present invention, and shows a multi-window display on the CR1 display 1 shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining partial modification of a registered format according to the present invention. In addition, (1) to (
4) shows each step.

When partially modifying a registered format, display the format menu for calling up the registered format in the - section of the display screen of the CR1 display 1, for example, as shown in FIG.
Format Files - List 1 For example, format files A to E are displayed in a multi-window (1). In addition, format file B schematically displays the case where the content is an article, the paper size is "AJ version," the type size is "10 points" (not shown), and the number of columns is "1". There is. Next, by moving the cursor (K in the figure) using the pointing device 8 and turning on a key (not shown) on the pointing device 8 at the desired format, for example, a report in format file A, the screen shown in FIG. The format contained in the format file A is selected from the format file table 9 and displayed on the CR1 display 1 shown in FIG. 1 as shown in FIG. 4 (
2). Then, the format is modified by modifying the parameters such as the president of the column for the format file A by numerically or intuitively transforming the image using the keyboard KBD or the pointing device 8 (3). Next, the corrected format is rewritten in the format file A shown in FIG. 3 (4).

(3) Formatting a document Next, the operation of formatting a document according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of formatting a document according to the present invention. In addition, (1), (2)
indicates each step.

When a command for formatting a document is input by the workstation, the screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the CR1 display 1. Note that even if a document is currently being processed on the screen, this screen is displayed superimposed on it. Therefore, in order to make the document easier to view, the mouth shown in the lower right corner of FIG. 7 can be used as a cursor to point in the L direction, and the size of the window can be changed in accordance with the movement of the cursor. You can also move the entire window by specifying the "format file" part of the title and moving it. Therefore, even if the text screen is displayed, the screen shown in Figure 7 can be moved or resized to be displayed in an empty area on the text screen, and the desired format in the window can be easily selected to match the text screen. can.

Now, with the document of data n1 of the text section 12 shown in Figure 2 being displayed on the screen, the format file viewing window shown in Figure 7 is displayed using key personnel from Works□ Cheejon. 1), point device 8 and cursor K.
When the desired format 1, for example, format file A, is selected, the format file A shown in FIG. (2), which deletes the formatting of the document currently being processed. Since the typesetting output of the document is performed while formatting the text according to the new format within the document, the document being processed is outputted in a completely new format by the above operations.

(4) Partial change of document format Next, the operation of partially changing a document according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of partially changing a document according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (3) indicate each step.

When partially correcting the format of a document created by formatting the document in (3) above, read out the document file 11 consisting of the format part 13 and the sentence 4 part 12 using the sentence 1 refile table 14. 1), CR1 display 1
displays the document in that format. Next is the 9th president of the 1st dan group mentioned above.

If you want to modify the parameters related to the Danmagasa format 2) and register them, open the document file 11 shown in Figure 2.
may be newly or re-registered (3).

Next, the format correction control operation according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the functions of the MPU 4 shown in FIG. 1, and the same parts as in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals.

In this figure, 41 is a data supply source consisting of the keyboard KBD and external magnetic disk device 7; one sentence: I
; transfer the data to the control means 42;

43 is a page processing means that processes various formats such as line breaks, page breaks, offsets, etc. included in the read document data string;
In accordance with the control code, a table is created that corresponds the expansion address to the VRAM 2 and the input document code, and is stored in the page address table 44C (secured in the main memory 6).

45 is format data stored in the main memory 6, which is always accessed when the page processing means 43 expands the input document into the VRAM 2, necessary format information is read out, and the display control means 3 The generated character dot pattern is loaded into the VRAM2. A character generator (CG) 46 generates a font pattern (dot pattern) corresponding to the character code.

FIGS. 12(a) to 12(d) are schematic diagrams illustrating the format correction operation by the page processing means 43 shown in FIG. 11.

In these figures, 51 and 52 are document data, such as ``When the sweltering heat continues, I tend to turn on the air conditioner.'' and ``When the sweltering heat continues, I tend to turn on the air conditioner.'' ” is input from the data supply source 41. P1 to P4 are character pitch information, Q1
~Q4 is line pitch information, which indicates a state that varies depending on the format of data 51 and 52 in the sentence.

One document data 51 is sent to the data source 41 in a format as shown in FIG. 12(a), in which character pitch information ff1P+ and line pitch information Q1 are
, the page processing means 43 inputs the page address table 44. VRA while referring to format data 45
Expand the Bunzuki data on M2. When this expanded Bungetsu data 51 is displayed on the CRT display (Fig. 12 (
EL)), a considerable amount of space is generated at the end of the sentence of the document data 51, resulting in an unattractive sentence (incompatible format). Here, when a format conformance command is input using the pointing device 8,
The page processing means 43 arranges the character pitch information 219 line pitch information Q+ in the format data 45 so that the document data 51 is arranged in the screen shown in FIG.
are changed to character pitch information P2 and line pitch information Q2, and are written into the main memory 6 as new format data 45 of the document data 51. Next, the page processing means 43 performs the same processing as described above, so that the document data 51 is converted into character pitch information P2, as shown in FIG. 12(b).
The line pitch information Q2 is displayed on the screen.

Also, contrary to the document data 51 shown in FIG. 12(a), if the document data 52 overflows from the plate on the screen (first
2 (C)), when the pointing device 8 is operated to input a format conformance instruction, the page processing means 43 converts the character pitch information P3 in the format data 45 set to the printing plate of FIG. 12 (C). , row pitch information Q
3 is changed to character pitch information P4 and line pitch information Q4, and is written into the main memory 6 as new format data 45 of the document data 52. Next, the page processing means 43 performs the same process as described above. As shown in FIG. 12(d), one document data 52 is converted into character pitch information P4.
, line pitch information Q4 is displayed on the screen.

Note that the pointing device 8 may indicate only the designated printing plate, and the control means 42 may judge the suitability of the format of each printing plate.Also, in addition to the line pitch and character pitch, the font size of the characters may be changed. Alternatively, the format may be configured to be changed to line pitch priority, single character pitch priority, or font size priority, depending on the operator's preference.

Next, the format correction control operation according to the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. .

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the processing order of the page processing means 43 shown in FIG. 11. Furthermore, (1)
~(8) shows each step.

First, wait for data input from the data supply source 41.
), when data is input, determine whether the input data is document data 2), if YES, the sentence! 7 data and sends the input data to the page processing means 43 (3). The page processing means 43 inputs V
The location (coordinate position) on the RAM 2 is calculated (4), and the calculated coordinates (address) and its code data are stored in the page address table 44 (5). Next, the code information and the expanded address on the VRAM 2 are sent to the display control unit 3 according to the page address table 44 (6). In response to this, the display control section 3 develops a font pattern corresponding to the code given based on the development address on the CG 46 (7), displays it on the CRT display 1, and returns to step (1).

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (2) is NO, a format reset process (described later) is performed (8), and step (1) is performed.
Return to

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the format resetting control operation procedure by the page processing means 43 shown in FIG. 11. Note that (1) to (16) indicate each step. Moreover, the above steps (1) to (16) are performed in the 13th step.
This is a detailed procedure of step (8) shown in the figure.

The MPU 4 determines whether the format adaptation command input from the pointing device 8 gives priority to font change (1), and if YES, determines whether there is space within the restricted screen in the CR7 display 1 (1). 2). If this judgment is YES, enlarge the font of the document data and fill in the characters (3), proceed to step (16) and onwards, and select No.
If so, reduce the font, fill in the characters (4), and proceed to step (16) onwards.

On the other hand, if the determination in step (1) is No, the MPU 4 determines whether the format adaptation command input from the pointing device 8 gives priority to line pitch change5).
If YES, it is determined whether there is space within the restricted screen in the CR7 display 1 (8). If NO in this judgment, narrow the line pitch and adjust the line spacing 7) and proceed to step (16) onward; if YES, increase the line pitch and adjust the line spacing 8) and proceed to step (16) onwards. move on.

If the determination in step (5) is NO, the MPU 4 determines whether the format adaptation command input from the pointing device 8 gives priority to changing the character pitch9), YE
If S, it is determined whether there is space within the restricted screen of the CRT display (10). If this judgment is No, narrow the character pitch and adjust the character spacing 11) and proceed to step (16) onward; if YES, increase the character pitch and adjust the character spacing 12) and step (16). Proceed to the following.

On the other hand, if the determination in step (9) is NO, the MPU 4 determines that the format adaptation command input from the pointing device 8 is the automatic adjustment mode, and the CR7 display 1
13) If no, adjust the font, line pitch, and character pitch to smaller values 14), and proceed to step (1B) onward.
If YES, adjust the font, line pitch, and character pitch to be thicker (15), rewrite the format data 45 written in the main memory 6 (16), and return.

Note that when inserting characters into a frame constituting a flowchart created by the image processing device, the present invention can be applied to adjust the font size and line spacing so that the input character information fits within the frame. By changing the format such as character spacing, it is possible to input character information without excess or deficiency.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the present invention includes a determining means for determining the suitability of a format based on the arrangement state of document image data input into a typeface created by an editing means, and a format determined by this determining means. Since we have provided a processing means that corrects the format that is being set according to the compatibility of the format, the format that is being set can be automatically corrected so that the required document image data fits in the restricted area without too much or too little. The operator has an excellent advantage of being able to efficiently edit the layout of input document image data with simple key operations without being aware of format information.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an image processing apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 illustrates part of the data stored in the external magnetic disk device shown in FIG. 1. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining the format data stored in the format file shown in Figure 2, Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining format-related parameters, and Figure 5 is a diagram for format registration. Flow chart explaining the setting procedure, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram explaining the column layout input screen, FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram explaining the format menu display operation according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram explaining the format menu display operation according to the present invention. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of formatting a document according to the present invention; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of partially changing a document according to the present invention; FIG. 11 is a block diagram explaining the functions of the MPU shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram explaining the format correction operation by the page processing means shown in FIG. 11, and FIG. A flowchart explaining the processing procedure of the page processing means shown in FIG. 11, and FIG.
12 is a flowchart illustrating a format resetting control operation procedure by the page processing means shown in FIG. 11. In the figure, 1 is a CRT display, 2 is a VRAM, 3 is a display control unit, 4 is an MPU, 5 is an I10 bus, 6 is a main memory, 7 is an external magnetic disk device, 8 is a pointing device,
KBD is a keyboard. Figure 1 BD 5:I10 bus Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 'F<'jro. Figure 13

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) In an image processing apparatus having an editing means for displaying a typeface created based on a format on a display and editing input document image data, the image data inputted to the typeface created by the editing means A judgment means for judging the suitability of a format based on the arrangement state of document image data, and a processing means for correcting the format being set according to the suitability of the format judged by the judgment means. An image processing device characterized by: (2) The processing means selects one of the formats currently being set.
The image processing apparatus according to claim (1), characterized in that the font size is adjusted with priority given to the font size. (3) The processing means selects one of the formats currently being set.
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein line spacing is adjusted with priority. (4) The processing means selects one of the formats currently being set.
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein character spacing is adjusted with priority.