KR19980069972A - Image processing apparatus and method and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

An image processing apparatus capable of completing the photograph into a picture of various graphic images is provided based on the acquired image data of the photograph.

The image data of the photograph of the photograph acquired with the image scanner is arranged in the image processing layer L1, and a plurality of white lines inclined at a right angle of 45 degrees are superimposed on the image processing layer L1 in which the image data of the photograph is disposed. The filter layer L2 and the additional decorative layer L3 on which predetermined characters are recorded are superimposed, and the image according to the synthesized image data is printed to produce a picture in which a photograph is expressed as a graphic image of pencil drawing.

Description

Image processing apparatus and method and recording medium

The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, and more particularly, to an image processing apparatus and method for inputting image data of a photograph and converting the image data into various graphic image image data, and a recording medium recording a computer program for implementing the method. It is about.

With recent advances in image processing technology in computers, particularly in the development of software capable of performing various image processing on image data obtained from photographs, image data of photographs is acquired by the computer and the acquired image data is acquired. Research into a technique of performing a graphic image processing on a graphic image to complete a picture based on a photograph is in progress. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. Hei 8-36636 discloses canvas processing and matier processing combined with existing software in image data of acquired photographs. A technique for producing a picture of a graphic image such as an oil painting by performing re processing has been proposed.

By the way, even if it is a graphic image, the kind varies according to the request of the requestor even if the client wants any kind of graphic image including the pencil drawing image and the lithographic image including the oil painting image mentioned above. Development of a system for producing pictures of images is desired. In particular, when requesting the production of a picture in which image data of a face photograph is image-processed, the requestor can consider that a variety of graphic images are desired rather than being combined with existing various pictures. Therefore, although the construction of an image processing system capable of responding to the request of various kinds of graphic images of such a client is desired in reality, various image processing techniques are being sought in the present state, and there is no uniform method. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an image processing apparatus and method capable of completing the picture as a picture of various graphic images based on the picture data of the picture, and a record recording a computer program for implementing the method. The purpose is to provide the medium.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; Second storage means for storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; And means for obtaining the third image data by superimposing the first image data and the second image data.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 2, comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; Second storage means for storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; Third storage means for storing information of the transmittance at the line segment position of the filter; And means for obtaining the third image data obtained by superimposing the first image data and the second image data and converting the first image data corresponding to the line segment position according to the transmittance information stored in the third storage means. Characterized in that.

The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the image processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 performs dither synthesis processing having a predetermined transmittance when superimposing the first image data and the second image data. Characterized in that made to.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 4, comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of two gray levels; Second storage means for storing third image data of a filter containing a mesh pattern; And means for obtaining the fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 5, comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of two gray levels; Second storage means for storing third image data of a template-like filter from which character strings have been removed; And means for obtaining the fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data.

The image processing apparatus according to claim 6 is characterized in that the template type filter is colored so as to have a gradation toward a different point from a specific point in the interior thereof.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 7 includes: storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of two gray levels; And means for obtaining the third image data by coloring the black region, leaving the contour of the black region of the second image data so that the black region has a gradation toward a different point from a specific one inside thereof.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 8 includes: storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of plural kinds of colors; Means for converting an outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the second image data to black to obtain third image data; And means for obtaining fourth image data by increasing the saturation of the third image data.

An image processing apparatus according to claim 9, comprising: first storage means for storing first image data of a photograph; Second storage means for storing second image data representing a wall; Means for obtaining third image data by superimposing the first image data and the second image data; And means for obtaining fourth image data by embossing the third image data.

The image processing apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising means for printing an image on the basis of the image data finally obtained.

The image processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the photograph is a portrait photograph including at least a face portion.

An image processing method according to claim 12, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; And superimposing said first image data and said second image data to obtain third image data.

An image processing method according to claim 13, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the filter containing the mesh pattern; And overlapping the second image data with the third image data to obtain fourth image data.

An image processing method according to claim 14, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the templated filter from which the character string has been removed; And overlapping the second image data with the third image data to obtain fourth image data.

An image processing method according to claim 15, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; And leaving the outline of the black area of the second image data, and coloring the black area so as to have a gradation toward a different point from a specific one point therein, thereby obtaining third image data.

An image processing method according to claim 16, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into second image data of plural kinds of colors; Converting an outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the second image data to black to obtain third image data; And obtaining saturation of the third image data to obtain fourth image data.

An image processing method according to claim 17, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Storing second image data representing a wall; Superimposing the first image data and the second image data to obtain third image data; And embossing the third image data to obtain fourth image data.

A recording medium according to claim 18, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; And obtaining a third image data by superimposing the first image data and the second image data.

A recording medium according to claim 19, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the filter containing the mesh pattern; And obtaining a fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data.

A recording medium according to claim 20, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the templated filter from which the character string has been removed; And obtaining a fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data.

A recording medium according to claim 21, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; And recording the computer program, leaving the contour of the black region of the second image data, and obtaining the third image data by coloring the black region to have a gradation toward a different point from a specific one therein. It features.

The recording medium according to claim 22, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Converting the first image data into second image data of plural kinds of colors; Converting an outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the second image data to black to obtain third image data; And obtaining the fourth image data by increasing the saturation of the third image data.

A recording medium according to claim 23, further comprising: storing first image data of a photograph; Storing second image data representing a wall; Superimposing the first image data and the second image data to obtain third image data; And obtaining a fourth image data by performing an embossing process on the third image data.

In 1st invention, based on the image data of a photograph, the photograph is completed by the picture of the graphic image of a pencil drawing. 9 is a view showing an example of a picture produced by the first invention. The second image data of the filter, which is composed of a plurality of line segments superimposed and expresses a graphic image of a pencil drawing, is stored in advance, and the second image data is stored in the first image data of the acquired photograph at a predetermined line position. The third image data is obtained by superimposing at a transmittance, and the third image data is printed to produce a picture in which a photograph is expressed as a graphic image of pencil-like wind. By superimposing the filter of the line segment at a predetermined transmittance, white streaks are formed in the image of the photograph, whereby a sense of transparency can be seen, resulting in a pencil-like wind. At this time, when the first image data and the second image data are superimposed, a dither synthesis process having a predetermined transmittance is performed, and the pencil-like wind is further completed.

In the second aspect of the invention, a picture of a graphic image that looks like it is projected on a television is completed based on the picture data of the picture. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a picture produced by the second invention. The third image data of a filter expressing a mesh pattern such as a shadow mask of a television CRT is stored in advance, and the second image data obtained by converting the first image data of the acquired photograph into black and white two-gradation data is used as the third image data. By superimposing the image data, the fourth image data is obtained, and the fourth image data is printed, thereby producing a picture in which a photograph is expressed as a graphic image that is projected on a television screen. By superimposing the filter containing the mesh pattern, an image like a shadow mask can be obtained.

In the third aspect of the invention, based on the image data of the photograph, the photograph is completed as a picture of a graphic image that is composed of black and white characters. It is a figure which shows an example of the figure manufactured by 3rd invention. The third image data of the template filter from which the character string has been removed is stored in advance, and the third image data is superimposed on the second image data obtained by converting the first image data of the acquired photograph into black and white two-gradation data. By obtaining the image data and printing this fourth image data, a picture is produced in which a black and white image of the photo is displayed on the portion from which the character has been removed, and the picture is represented by a graphic image composed of black and white characters. In addition, depth can be expressed by adding gradation to the fourth image data.

In the fourth aspect of the invention, the picture is completed as a picture of the lithographic picture based on the picture data of the picture. It is a figure which shows an example of the figure produced by 4th invention. Converts the first image data of the acquired photograph into second image data of black and white two gradations, leaves the contour of the black region of the second image data, and has a black region to have a gradation toward a different point from a specific point within the black region. The image is colored to obtain third image data, and the third image data is printed to produce a picture in which a photograph is represented by a lithographic picture. In this way, the periphery is black, and the inside thereof is colored and colored to give a lithographic picture.

In the fifth aspect of the invention, the picture is completed as an American comic image based on the picture data of the picture. It is a figure which shows an example of the figure manufactured by 5th invention. The first image data of the acquired photograph is converted into second image data of plural kinds of colors other than full colors, and the outline of an area excluding the brightest color is converted to black to the third image data with respect to the second image data. Then, the fourth image data is obtained by increasing the saturation of the third image data, and the fourth image data is printed, thereby producing a picture in which the photograph is expressed as a graphic image that appears to be the cover of an American comic magazine. Since the type of color used is limited and the outline of the same color area is made black, the American comic magazine style can be expressed.

In the sixth invention, a picture of a graphic image carved into a wall is completed based on the picture data of the picture. It is a figure which shows an example of the figure manufactured by 6th invention. The second image data representing the wall is stored in advance, and the fourth image data is obtained by embossing the third image data obtained by superimposing the second image data on the first image data of the acquired photograph. 4 By printing the image data, a picture is produced in which the picture is expressed as a graphic image carved on the wall. Since the image of the photograph and the image of the wall are synthesized, or the embossing treatment is performed so as to give the unevenness to the synthesized image, the feeling of being carved on the wall can be obtained.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an image processing apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the superposition and synthesis of image data in the first embodiment.

3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the first embodiment (pencil-drawn image).

4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the second embodiment (TV screen picture).

5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the third embodiment (graphic image composed of black and white characters).

6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a fourth embodiment (lithographic picture).

7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the fifth embodiment (American Comic Picture).

8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a sixth embodiment (sculpted image on a white wall);

9 is a view showing an example of a picture that is a pencil drawing image produced by the present invention.

10 shows an example of a picture which is a television screen image produced by the present invention.

Fig. 11 shows an example of a picture which is a graphic image of a black and white character structure produced by the present invention.

Fig. 12 shows an example of a picture which is a lithographic image produced by the present invention.

FIG. 13 shows an example of a picture that is an American comic image produced by the present invention. FIG.

Fig. 14 shows an example of a picture which is a sculpture image on a white wall produced by the present invention.

Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

1: image input unit

2: image processing unit

3: memory

4: display unit

5: input control panel

6: image printing unit

11: CPU

12: ROM

13: RAM

L1: image processing layer

L2: filter layer

L3: additional decorative layer

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, this invention is demonstrated concretely with reference to drawings which show embodiment.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an image processing apparatus of the present invention. The image processing apparatus having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 includes an image input unit 1, an image processing unit 2, a storage unit 3, a display unit 4, an input operation unit 5, and an image printing unit 6. The image input unit 1 is composed of, for example, an image scanner, a digital camera, etc., reads image data of a photograph, converts it into digital data, and outputs the image data to the image processing unit 2. The image processing unit 2 performs all image processing on the image data described later, and at the same time, between the image input unit 1, the storage unit 3, the display unit 4, the input operation unit 5, and the image printing unit 6 In the above, image data and control data are transferred to control the entire system shown in FIG.

The storage unit 3 stores the image data acquired from the image input unit 1 and the image data after image processing has been performed by the control of the image processing unit 2. Under the control of the image processing unit 2, the stored image data is read from the storage unit 3 to the image processing unit 2 as necessary. The display unit 4 displays the image according to the image data in accordance with the instruction of the image processing unit 2 and also displays the input contents from the input operation unit 5.

The input operation part 5 is comprised by the mouse as a pointing device and the keyboard as a character information input means, for example, and an operator can perform the process of parameter selection and input via this input operation part 5. The image printing unit 6 is composed of, for example, an inkjet printer, a color laser printer, and the like, and inputs image data from the image processing unit 2 after image processing, and prints an image according to the image data.

The image processing unit 2 includes a CPU 11 that controls the processing of the entire system, a ROM 12 that stores a program for the CPU 11 to operate, including a specific image processing procedure, and a work area of various image processing programs. It has a RAM 13 used as.

Next, embodiments of the present invention in which a picture of various kinds of graphic images can be produced will be described individually. In addition, in the following example, the photo used as a material is demonstrated as a face photograph.

(1st embodiment)

1st Embodiment is an example which reads the image data of a face photograph, and completes the face photograph into the picture of the color pencil drawing image. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the superposition and synthesis of the image data in the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the first embodiment. First, a face photograph is obtained from an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S1). The digital image data obtained at this time is, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 x 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, a data resolution of 144 dpi, and an information amount of 1.5 to 2 MB.

In the image processing layer L1 in the RAM 13, image data of a face photograph is arranged as shown in FIG. 2 (S2). Next, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the filter layer L2 stored in the RAM 13 in advance is superimposed on the image processing layer L1 (S3). This filter is a filter for finishing with a pencil-like wind. A plurality of white lines extending from the upper right slope to the lower left slope at a 45 degree inclination [thickness: 4 to 6 pixels (0.8 to 1.2 mm), length: 100 to 250 pixels (20-50 mm)] is randomly superimposed. This filter uses a combination of dether synthesis with 30% transmittance and ordinary synthesis with 50% transmittance. Moreover, the image data of such a filter layer is previously stored in the RAM 13 as bitmap data. The transmittance of 50% is to set the transmittance of the layer overlying the white portion to 50%, and reduce the R, G, and B levels to 50% of the original in the pixel unit.

By superimposing such filters, half of the image data of the face photograph is concealed, so that the contrast is increased by 50 to 60%, and the image data of the face photograph is made clear (S4). Subsequently, in order to give a feeling of a colored pencil, the saturation raised in the previous process is reduced by 20 to 30% (S5). In addition, in order to give a feeling of pencil drawing, the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S6), and the boundary line of the outline is detected about 50 to 75 pixels (10 to 15 mm) in width, and the density distribution of the lines is slightly changed. The outline is applied (S7). For example, apply 10 Gauss in your software.

Next, the processed image data is placed in the additional decorative layer L3 in the RAM 13 in which predetermined characters and the like are recorded, and then the name of the face photograph is inputted through the input operation unit 5 at a predetermined position. The image data thus obtained is output to the image printing unit 6 (S8). Then, when printing the image according to the image data input by the image printing section 6, as shown in Fig. 9 represented by a graphic image of a pencil drawing, the feeling of white lines on the image of the face photograph, transparency appeared I can make a picture.

In the above image processing, for example, Adobe Photoshop 3.0J software (hereinafter referred to as "first software") commercially available from Adobe Systems, and Adobe Illustrator 5.5J software (hereinafter referred to as "second software") from Adobe Systems, Inc. ), The first software can be used in steps S2 to S7, and the second software can be used in steps S8, respectively.

(2nd embodiment)

2nd Embodiment is an example which reads the image data of a face photograph, and completes it with the picture of the image which seems to be reflected on the television. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the second embodiment. First, a face photograph is obtained from an image input unit such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S11). The digital image data obtained at this time is, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 x 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, a data resolution of 144 dpi, and an information amount of 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S12), the image data of the face photograph is converted to gray scale in order to achieve two gray levels of black and white, and the contrast is increased to about 90 to 98% (S13). . In addition, the brightness is adjusted within the range of minus 20% to plus 20%, taking care not to erase the outlines of the eyes, nose and mouth on the basis that the black part is composed of about 25-30% of the face. .

The white portion of the image data, which is two-grayscaled in black and white, is deleted, and only the black portion is extracted (S14). The image data obtained by extracting only the black portion is placed in the image processing layer L1 (S15). Next, the filter layer L2 containing the mesh pattern like the shadow mask of a television CRT is superimposed (S16). When this filter is superimposed, it is usually synthesized. Moreover, the image data of such a filter layer is previously stored in the RAM 13 as bitmap data. In addition, if the filters of the random black and white dispersion pattern or the random noise pattern having the random transmittance pattern are further superimposed, the feeling reflected on the television screen can be further enhanced.

Next, after arranging the image data processed in this way on the additional decorative layer L3 in which predetermined characters and the like are recorded, the name of the face photograph is inputted through the input operation unit 5 at a predetermined position. The data is output to the image printing unit 6 (S17). When the image according to the image data inputted by the image printing unit 6 is appropriately colored and printed, the face photograph displayed as if a shadow mask is applied to the image of the face photograph is expressed as a graphic image reflected on a television screen. The picture as shown in FIG. 10 can be produced.

For example, the first software can be used in steps S12 to S16 of the above-described image processing, and the second software can be used in step S17, respectively.

(Third embodiment)

The third embodiment is an example of reading image data of a face photograph and completing the picture of the image as if the face photograph is composed of black and white characters. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the third embodiment. First, a face photograph is obtained from an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S11). The digital image data obtained at this time is, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 x 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, a data resolution of 144 dpi, and an information amount of 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S22), the image data of the face photograph is converted to gray scale in order to achieve two gray levels of black and white, and the contrast is increased to about 90 to 98% (S23). . In addition, the brightness is adjusted within the range of minus 20% to plus 20%, taking care not to erase the outlines of the eyes, nose and mouth on the basis that the black part is composed of about 25-30% of the face. .

It arrange | positions to the image processing layer L1 of the image data two-gray-scaled to black and white (S24). Next, the template type filter layer L2 from which the character string has been removed is superimposed (S25). When this filter is superimposed, it is usually synthesized. To the depth of the filter layer L2, a gradation of a predetermined color (for example, a change from 10 to 70) is applied in the vertical direction. Moreover, the image data of such a filter layer is previously stored in the RAM 13 as bitmap data. The character string to be removed may be a character sentence, or a character or symbol may be listed. In addition, the filter layer L2 may not be colored, and similarly, a separate filter in which the character string is removed and the color tone may be further overlapped.

Next, after arranging the image data processed in this way on the additional decorative layer L3 in which predetermined characters and the like are recorded, the name of the face photograph is inputted through the input operation unit 5 at a predetermined position. Data is output to the image printing unit 6 (S26). Then, when the image according to the image data inputted by the image printing unit 6 is printed, a graphic image composed of black and white characters of a face photograph in which a black and white image of the photo appears on a portion where characters are removed is represented. The picture as shown in FIG. Can be produced.

For example, the first software can be used in steps S22 to S25 of the above-described image processing, and the second software can be used in step S26, respectively.

(4th embodiment)

The fourth embodiment is an example of reading image data of a face photograph and completing the face photograph with a picture of a lithographic image. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the fourth embodiment. First, a face photograph is acquired by an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S31). The digital image data obtained at this time is, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 x 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, a data resolution of 144 dpi, and an information amount of 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S32), and then the image data of the face photograph is converted to gray scale in order to achieve two gray levels of black and white, and the contrast is 90 to 100%, for example, 98%. Increase to the degree (S33). In addition, the brightness is adjusted within the range of minus 20% to plus 20%, taking care not to erase the outlines of the eyes, nose and mouth on the basis that the black part is composed of about 25-30% of the face. .

Then, in order to express the lithographic picture, the paint settings of each part of the hair, lips and eyebrows are converted into a black outline with a gradation and line width of 5 to 9 pixels (1.0 to 1.8 mm) from yellow to red in the left direction. The paint settings of the other parts are converted into black outlines of 5 to 9 pixels (1.0 to 1.8 mm) in gradation and line width from green to blue in the left direction (S34, S35). Distribution of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black in each color at this time is shown below. Since the hue change in this gray scale is linear, the distribution of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black in the intermediate position is 50% of both colors.

Yellow: Cyan 0, Magenta 0, Yellow 100, Black 0

Red: Cyan 0, Magenta 100, Yellow 60, Black 0

Green: Cyan 60, Magenta 0, Yellow 100, Black 0

Blue: Cyan 100, Magenta 75, Yellow 100, Black 0

After the image data of the face photograph which has been subjected to such processing is arranged in the image processing layer L1 (S36), a change is made in the distribution density of the color pixels in order to give a lithographic feeling (S37). The software used adds about 30% noise. Next, after arranging the image data processed in this way on the additional decorative layer L3 in which predetermined characters and the like are recorded, the name of the face photograph is inputted through the input operation unit 5 at a predetermined position. The data is output to the image printing unit 6 (S38). Then, when the image according to the image data inputted by the image printing unit 6 is printed, the face photograph, which is colored in black by the gradation of its surroundings, is represented by a lithographic image as shown in FIG. You can produce the same picture.

In the image processing described above, for example, Adobe Streamline 3.0J software (hereinafter referred to as third software) commercially available from Adobe Systems Inc. in addition to the first software and the second software is used. In S32 and S33, the third software can be used, in step S34, S35 and S38, the second software can be used, and in step S36 and S37, the first software can be used.

(5th embodiment)

5th Embodiment is the example which reads the image data of a face photograph, and completes the face photograph with the picture of an American comic image. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the fifth embodiment. First, a face photograph is acquired by an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S41). The digital image data obtained at this time is, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 x 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, a data resolution of 144 dpi, and an information amount of 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S42), the image data of the face photograph is converted into plural kinds of colors (S43). At this time, the face part is converted into 10 or less types of colors, especially 3 to 4 types of colors, and the entire face including the face and the background is converted into 10 to 20 types of colors. After arranging the image data of the face photograph subjected to such processing in the image processing layer L1 (S44), in order to complete the image data into an American comic picture, the contours are made thick except for the brightest color. It converts to the black line of a pixel (0.4-0.8 mm) (S45).

Further, in order to express the American comic wind, the saturation of the image data of the face photograph is increased to perform color tone correction (S46). An example of paint setting at this time is shown below.

[Paint Settings for Faces (Lightest)]

Cyan 0, Magenta 0, Yellow 0, Black 0

Cyan 0, Magenta 10, Yellow 16, Black 1

Cyan 10, Magenta 60, Yellow 60, Black 0

(Paint settings outside the face)

Increase one of cyan, magenta and yellow to 80% or more based on the original color.

Next, after arranging the image data processed in this way on the additional decorative layer L3 in which predetermined characters and the like are recorded, the name of the face photograph is inputted through the input operation unit 5 at a predetermined position. Data is output to the image printing unit 6 (S26). Then, when the image according to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is printed, the face photograph in which the outline of the same color region is made black by limiting the type of colors displayed is expressed as a graphic image of the American comic. The picture as shown in FIG. 13 can be produced.

For example, in step S42 of the above-described image processing, the first software can be used, the third software can be used in step S43, and the second software can be used in steps S44 to S47.

(6th Embodiment)

The sixth embodiment is an example of reading image data of a face photograph and completing the face photograph into a picture of an image carved into a white wall. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the sixth embodiment. First, a face photograph is obtained from an image input unit 1 such as an image scanner, and the image data is converted into digital data and output to the image processing unit 2 (S51). The digital image data obtained at this time is, for example, a total number of pixels of 1000 x 1800 pixels, a pixel resolution of 56 pixels / cm, a data resolution of 144 dpi, and an information amount of 1.5 to 2 MB.

Next, after the background of the image data of the face photograph is deleted (S12), the image data of the face photograph is placed on the image processing layer L1 representing the white wall (S53). The color of the image data representing this white wall is based on the gray of the distribution of cyan 15, magenta 10, yellow 10, black 0, and cyan, magenta, Yellow and black are randomly changed in each pixel in the range of 0 to 45. The image data indicating the white wall may be real data. Next, in order to express the unevenness like the image of the face carved on the white wall, the image data is embossed (S54). For example, image processing is performed using the existing filter "embossing processing" in the first software. Examples of the processing at this time are 135 degrees, 5 to 15 pixels in height (1.0 to 3.0 mm), and 100% of application examples.

In addition, in order to match the image data of the face photograph with the hue of the white wall, the hue and saturation are adjusted by the hue correction of the image. For example, the color is unified, and the color is set to 35, saturation 5, and brightness 55% (S55). Next, in order to clarify the image data of the face photograph, the contrast is increased by 50% (S56), and in order to give a feeling of sculpting on the white wall, the transmittance of the image data of the face photograph is reduced to 80% and the white wall data Make it transparent (S57).

Next, after arranging the image data processed in this way in the additional decorative layer L3 on which predetermined characters and the like are recorded, the name of the face photograph is input through the input operation unit 5 at a predetermined position. Image data is output to the image printing unit 6 (S58). Then, when the image according to the image data input by the image printing unit 6 is printed, a diagram in which the face photograph, which gives the unevenness to the composite image of the face image and the white wall image, is expressed as a graphic image carved into the white wall. A picture as shown in 13 can be produced.

For example, in steps S52 to S57 of the above image processing, the first software can be used, and in step S58, the second software can be used, respectively.

In addition, although the case of making a picture from a face photograph was demonstrated in the shy example, it goes without saying that any photograph, such as a whole photograph of a person and a landscape photograph, is good.

In the image processing apparatus of the present invention, since the picture can be completed as a picture of various graphic images based on the image data of the picture, the present invention is excellent in that it is possible to meet the request of various types of graphic images of the requestor. Has an effect.

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First storage means for storing first image data of the photograph; Second storage means for storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; And And means for obtaining the third image data by superimposing the first image data and the second image data. First storage means for storing first image data of the photograph; Second storage means for storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; Third storage means for storing information of the transmittance at the line segment position of the filter; And Means for superimposing said first image data and said second image data to obtain third image data obtained by converting said first image data corresponding to a line segment position in accordance with transmittance information stored in said third storage means. An image processing apparatus, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, An image processing apparatus characterized by performing a dither combining process having a predetermined transmittance when the first image data and the second image data overlap. First storage means for storing first image data of the photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of two gray levels; Second storage means for storing third image data of a filter containing a mesh pattern; And And means for obtaining fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data. First storage means for storing first image data of the photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of two gray levels; Second storage means for storing third image data of a template-like filter from which character strings have been removed; And And means for obtaining fourth image data by superimposing the second image data and the third image data. The method of claim 5, The template filter is colored so as to have a gradation from one particular point in the interior to another point. Storage means for storing first image data of the photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of two gray levels; And Means for obtaining the third image data by coloring the black region, leaving the contour of the black region of the second image data to have a gradation toward the point from one specific point in the interior thereof; Device. Storage means for storing first image data of the photograph; Means for converting the first image data into second image data of plural kinds of colors; Means for converting an outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the second image data to black to obtain third image data; And And a means for obtaining fourth image data by increasing the saturation of the third image data. First storage means for storing first image data of the photograph; Second storage means for storing second image data representing a wall; Means for obtaining third image data by superimposing the first image data and the second image data; And And means for obtaining fourth image data by embossing the third image data. The method of claim 1, And means for printing an image based on the finally obtained image data. The method of claim 1, And the photograph is a portrait photograph including at least a face portion. Storing the first image data of the picture; Storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; And And superimposing said first image data and said second image data to obtain third image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the filter containing the mesh pattern; And And superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the templated filter from which the character string has been removed; And And superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; And Leaving the contour of the black area of the second image data, and coloring the black area so as to have a gradation toward a different point from a specific one point therein, thereby obtaining third image data. . Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into second image data of plural kinds of colors; Converting an outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the second image data to black to obtain third image data; And And obtaining the fourth image data by increasing the saturation of the third image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Storing second image data representing a wall; Superimposing the first image data and the second image data to obtain third image data; And And embossing the third image data to obtain fourth image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Storing second image data of a filter containing a plurality of line segments; And And recording a computer program comprising the step of superimposing said first image data and said second image data to obtain third image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the filter containing the mesh pattern; And And recording a computer program comprising the step of superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; Storing third image data of the templated filter from which the character string has been removed; And And recording a computer program comprising the step of superimposing the second image data and the third image data to obtain fourth image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into black and white two-gradation second image data; And And recording the black area of the second image data so as to obtain the third image data by coloring the black area to have a gradation toward a different point from a specific point therein. Recording medium. Storing the first image data of the picture; Converting the first image data into second image data of plural kinds of colors; Converting an outline of an area other than the brightest color area of the second image data to black to obtain third image data; And And recording a computer program including obtaining the fourth image data by increasing the saturation of the third image data. Storing the first image data of the picture; Storing second image data representing a wall; Superimposing the first image data and the second image data to obtain third image data; And And recording a computer program comprising embossing the third image data to obtain fourth image data.