KR20090032296A - Apparatus for processing digital image capable of generating map and thereof method - Google Patents

Abstract

A digital image processing apparatus for generating a map and an operation method thereof are provided to maximize the satisfaction of a user by generating the location desired by a user in the form of a map through a cartoon function and reproducing the map. A map effect menu provided from a digital signal processing unit is selected(601). To generate a map image, a direction menu is selected on a lower menu of the map effect menu(603). The digital signal processing unit divides a screen into at least one or more parts according to the distance selection for expressing the form of a map(605). The digital signal processing unit displays the outline of the selected distance and designates the color of the selected distance according to the user's selection(607). The digital signal processing unit displays a live view image in the first divided region(609) and then photographs an image of the first divided region(611).

Description

Apparatus for processing digital image capable of generating map and description method

The present invention relates to a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map by photographing a location that a user wants to store by combining a frame and a division photographing function, and an operation method thereof.

In recent years, with the development of digital image processing apparatuses, functions such as frames, highlights, and parts shots have been applied to still images, and functions such as frames and parts shots are combined. Cartoon features were created.

The cartoon function is a function of displaying a message screen (hereinafter, referred to as a speech bubble) having an arbitrary form in which a message is placed or a text placed in a speech bubble together with the captured image. Here, the "speech balloon" refers to a message screen having an arbitrary form for displaying an arbitrary message on an image selected by the user, and is mainly a balloon of various kinds for putting a sentence in a cartoon.

7 is a diagram illustrating image capturing and image reproduction to which a cartoon function according to the prior art is applied. In FIG. 7A, a cartoon to be applied to the live view image is set, and when the cartoon is photographed according to the split screen set for each cartoon, an image to which the cartoon function is applied can be obtained. FIG. 7B shows a cartoon to which a cartoon function is applied by setting a cartoon to be applied when playing an image, selecting an image to be applied to the split screen of each cartoon, and selecting a dialog window.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map by photographing the location that the user wants to remember by applying the cartoon function and its operation method.

The digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map for solving the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention comprises: a screen divider for dividing at least one screen according to a distance selection for representing a map; And a control unit which displays a live view image for each of the plurality of divided screens, and photographs an arbitrary image to generate a map image file.

In the present invention, it characterized in that it further comprises an editing unit for setting whether or not to display the outline and the color of the selected distance.

In the present invention, it characterized in that it further comprises a direction setting unit for setting the direction for the map image.

In the present invention, the controller is characterized in that the character input for displaying the distance when the map image file playback.

In the present invention, it characterized in that it further comprises a combining unit for combining the generated plurality of map image files into a single map image file.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map for solving a technical problem. And (b) displaying a live view image for each of the plurality of divided screens and photographing an arbitrary image to generate a map image file.

In the present invention, after the step (b) further comprises the step of setting the direction for the map image.

In the present invention, after the map image file is reproduced, character input for displaying the distance is possible.

In the present invention, the plurality of generated map image files are combined, stored in one map image file, and displayed.

As described above, according to the present invention, a cartoon function is applied to create and reproduce a location of a desired place as a map, thereby creating an effect of maximizing user satisfaction.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing the front and the top of the digital image processing apparatus.

The shutter release button 11 is opened and closed to expose the CCD or film to light for a predetermined time, and records the image on the CCD by properly exposing the subject in conjunction with an aperture (not shown).

The shutter release button 11 generates the first and second image capturing signals by a photographer input. When the first shutter release button 11 as a half shutter signal is input, the digital image processing apparatus focuses and adjusts the amount of light, and when the focus is achieved, the green light is turned on in the display unit 25. . When focus is achieved by the input of the first shutter release button 11 and the amount of light is adjusted, the second shutter release button 11 as a full shutter signal is input to capture an image.

The power button 13 is input to supply power to and operate the digital image processing apparatus.

The flash 15 brightens the bright light instantly when shooting in a dark place. Flash modes include auto flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction, and slow synchro.

The auxiliary light 17 supplies light to the subject so that the digital image processing apparatus automatically focuses quickly and accurately when the amount of light is insufficient or at night.

The lens unit 19 receives light from an external light source and processes an image.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the rear surface of the digital image processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1. The wide-zoom button 21w, the tele-zoom button 21t, the display unit 23 and the touch sensor or the contact switch may be The provided input buttons B1 to B14 (hereinafter referred to as buttons B1 to B14) are provided.

The wide-angle zoom button 21w or the tele-zoom button 21t increases the angle of view or narrows the angle of view depending on the input, particularly when the size of the selected exposure area is changed. When the wide-zoom button 21w is input, the size of the selected exposure area is reduced, and when the tele-zoom button 21t is input, the size of the selected exposure area is increased.

The buttons B1 to B14 are provided in the horizontal column and the vertical column of the display unit 23. The buttons B1 to B14 provided in the horizontal and vertical columns of the display unit 23 are provided with a touch sensor (not shown) or a contact switch (not shown).

That is, the buttons B1 to B14 are provided with a touch sensor to move up / down / left / right in a state where the buttons B1 to B7 in the horizontal row or the buttons B8 to B14 in the vertical row are touched. You can select any value (eg, color or brightness) from the items, or activate the submenu icons included in the main menu icon.

In addition, the button frame (B1 ~ B14) is provided with a contact switch, it is possible to directly select the main menu icon and sub-menu icon to execute the corresponding function. The touch sensor requires only a weak touch relative to the contact switch input, but the contact switch input requires a relatively strong touch compared to the touch sensor input.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map according to the present invention. The display unit 23, the user input unit 31, the image pickup unit 33, the image processing unit 35, and storage are shown. A unit 37 and a digital signal processor 39 are included.

The user input unit 31 has a shutter release button 11 that opens and closes to expose the CCD or film to light for a predetermined time, a power button 13 that inputs to supply power, and widens the angle of view according to the input, Wide-zoom button (21w) and tele-zoom button (21t) to narrow the display, and a touch sensor or contact type provided in horizontal and vertical columns around the display unit 23 for text input or menu selection and execution. There are button frames B1 to B14 provided with switches.

The imaging unit 33 includes a shutter, a lens unit, an aperture, a charge coupled device (CCD), and an ADC, which are not shown in the figure. The shutter is a mechanism for adjusting the amount of light exposed together with the aperture. The lens unit receives light from an external light source and processes an image. At this time, the iris adjusts the amount of light incident (light quantity) according to the degree of opening and closing. The opening and closing degree of the iris is controlled by the digital signal processing unit 39.

The CCD accumulates the amount of light input through the lens unit and outputs an image captured by the lens unit in accordance with the accumulated light amount in accordance with the vertical synchronization signal. Image acquisition of the digital image processing apparatus is performed by a CCD that converts light reflected from a subject into an electrical signal. In order to obtain a color image using a CCD, a color filter is required, and most of them employ a filter (not shown) called a color filter array (CFA). CFA has a structure arranged regularly by passing only one color light per pixel, and has various shapes according to the arrangement structure. The ADC converts an analog video signal output from the CCD into a digital signal.

The image processor 35 performs signal processing to display the digitally converted RAW data. The image processor 35 removes the black level caused by the dark current generated by the CCD and the CFA filter that are sensitive to the temperature change. The image processor 35 performs gamma correction to encode information according to nonlinearity of human vision. The image processor 35 performs CFA interpolation to interpolate the Bayer pattern implemented by the RGRG line and the GBGB line of the gamma corrected predetermined data into the RGB line. The image processing unit 35 converts the interpolated RGB signal into a YUV signal and filters the Y signal by a high band filter to clearly process the image, and uses the standard color coordinate system to adjust the color values of the U and V signals. Perform color correction to correct and remove their noise. The image processor 35 compresses and signals the Y, U, and V signals from which the noise is removed to generate a JPEG file, and the generated JPEG file is displayed on the display unit 23 and stored in the storage unit 37. . All of the operations of the image processor 35 operate under the control of the digital signal processor 39.

The digital signal processor 39 divides at least one or more screens according to the distance selection for the map, displays a live view image for each of the plurality of divided screens, and photographs an arbitrary image to generate a map image file. To control. To this end, the digital signal processor 39 includes an area divider 39-1, an editor 39-2, a direction display 39-3, a synthesizer 39-4, and a controller 39-5. .

4A shows a map effect menu provided by the digital signal processor 39. As a sub menu of the map effect menu, there are general frame and cartoon menus and a direction menu for generating a map image.

In FIG. 4A, if the direction menu is selected, the frame, outline, and red (yellow, blue) menus are shown as shown in FIG. 4B. In this case, the frame menu is selected to select a distance for the map, the outline menu is selected for the outline setting of the map image, and the color menu is selected for setting the color of the map image.

First, when the frame menu is selected, the area dividing unit 39-1 divides at least one screen according to the distance selection for the map. 4C shows that the area of the display unit 23 is divided according to the distance selection. According to the distance selected by the user, the area of the display unit 23 is divided into, for example, two distances, three distances, and a range.

When the area is divided, the controller 39-5 controls the live view image to be displayed in the first divided area among the divided areas.

In addition, when the outline menu is selected, the editing unit 39-2 displays the outline of the selected distance (one of two-way, three-way, and four-way distances), and the color of the distance selected (eg, none, red, yeloow).

When the live view image is displayed on the first partition, and the user composes a desired composition and inputs the shutter-release button 11, the controller 39-5 receives the captured image and captures an image of the first partition. When the image capturing of the first partition is completed, the controller 39-5 displays the live view image on the second partition, composes a desired composition, and inputs the shutter-release button 11 to control the controller 39. -5) receives it and captures the image of the second partition. In this way, the imaging is completed up to the last partition.

For example, assuming that the user selects a range as a distance to be represented on a map in FIG. 4C, the controller 39-5 positions the live view image to be displayed on the first partition d-1, When the user configures a desired composition and the shutter release button 11 is input, an image of the first partition d-1 is photographed. When the image capturing of the first partition area (d-1) is completed, the controller 39-5 is positioned so that the live view image is displayed on the second partition area (d-2), and composes a desired composition by the shutter- When the release button 11 is input, an image of the second division area d-2 is captured. In this manner, images of the third and fourth divided regions d-3 and d-4 are captured.

When the divided photographing for the selected distance is completed, the direction display menu as shown in FIG. 4E is displayed, and the direction display unit 39-3 displays the direction on the captured image by selecting the direction of the user. In addition, the direction information of the corresponding map image is stored in an arbitrary area of the image file. In FIG. 5A, a direction is displayed and a finally completed map image is displayed.

5B illustrates an example of displaying a region by inputting text into a map image. To this end, if a character is input by the buttons B1 to B14 in a state in which an arbitrary image is reproduced, the controller 39-5 displays the input character at a position designated by the user.

5C shows an example of synthesizing map images taken from various angles at the time of reproduction. To this end, the synthesis unit 39-4 combines the plurality of map image files and synthesizes one map image file. This allows the user to check several distances and locations in one image.

Hereinafter, a method of operating a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6. An operation method of a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map according to the present invention may be performed inside the digital image processing apparatus as shown in FIG. 3. It may be performed inside the digital signal processor 39 with the help of peripheral components.

In operation 601, a map effect menu provided by the digital signal processor 39 is selected to generate a map. 4A illustrates a map effect menu provided by the digital signal processor 39. As a sub menu of the map effect menu, there are general frame and cartoon menus, and a direction menu for generating a map image.

In order to generate a map image, a direction menu is selected from a map effect submenu (step 603). In FIG. 4A, when the directional menu is selected, the frame, outline, and red (yellow, blue) menus are shown as shown in FIG. 4B. In this case, the frame menu is selected to select a distance to be expressed as a map, the outline menu is selected to set the outline of the map image, and the color menu is selected to set the color of the map image.

When the frame menu is selected from the menu of FIG. 4B, the digital signal processor 39 divides at least one screen according to the distance selection for the map (step 605). 4C shows that the area of the display unit 23 is divided according to the distance selection. According to the distance selected by the user, the area of the display unit 23 is divided into, for example, two distances, three distances, and a range.

When the outline menu is selected from the menu of FIG. 4B, the digital signal processor 39 displays an outline of the selected distance (one of two-way, three-way, and four-way distances), and displays the color of the selected distance according to the user's selection (eg, For example, specify none, red, yellow ...) (step 607).

When the area is divided according to the selected distance (for example, two distances, three distances, or dead distances), the digital signal processor 39 causes the live view image to be displayed on the first divided area among the divided areas (step 609).

When the live view image is displayed on the first partition, and the user composes a desired composition and inputs the shutter release button 11, the digital signal processor 39 receives the image and captures an image of the first partition. step).

In operation 613, the digital signal processor 39 determines whether image capturing for the entire divided region is completed.

When the image capturing of the entire divided regions is not completed, the digital signal processing unit 39 sequentially displays the live view image on the remaining divided regions, and composes a desired composition to input the shutter-release button 11. In operation 615, the image of the divided area is photographed. In this way, the imaging is completed up to the last partition.

For example, assuming that the user selects a range as a distance to be represented on a map in FIG. 4C, the digital signal processor 39 positions the live view image to be displayed on the first partition d-1 and the user. When the shutter-release button 11 is inputted to compose a desired composition, an image of the first partition d-1 is photographed. When the image capturing of the first division area d-1 is completed, the digital signal processing unit 39 is positioned so that the live view image is displayed on the second division area d-2, and the user sets the desired composition so that the shutter- When the release button 11 is input, an image of the second division area d-2 is captured. In this manner, images of the third and fourth divided regions d-3 and d-4 are captured.

When the image capturing of the entire divided area is completed, the digital signal processor 39 displays the direction display menu as shown in FIG. 4E and displays the direction on the image captured by the user's direction selection (step 617).

Thereafter, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, the digital signal processor 39 stores the final generated map image file in the storage unit 37 (step 619).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, an area may be displayed by inputting a character into a map image. To this end, if a character is input by buttons B1 to B14 while an arbitrary image is reproduced, the digital signal processor Reference numeral 39 displays the input character at the position designated by the user.

As shown in FIG. 5C, map images photographed from various angles may be synthesized at the time of reproduction. For this purpose, the digital signal processor 39 combines a plurality of map image files and synthesizes the map image files into one map image file. This allows the user to check several distances and locations in one image.

1 is a perspective view showing the front and the top of the digital image processing apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a rear view illustrating a rear shape of the digital image processing apparatus of FIG. 1.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map according to the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a process of generating a map image in the apparatus of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating embodiments of a map image completed by the apparatus of FIG. 3.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a digital image processing apparatus capable of generating a map according to the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating image capturing and image reproduction to which a cartoon function according to the prior art is applied.

Claims (10)

A screen divider dividing at least one screen according to a distance selection for representation on a map; And And a control unit configured to display a live view image for each of the plurality of divided screens, and to generate a map image file by capturing an arbitrary image. The method of claim 1, And an editing unit configured to set whether or not to display the outline of the selected distance and color. The method of claim 1, And a direction setting unit for setting a direction with respect to the map image. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit The digital image processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein a text input for displaying the distance is possible when the map image file is played. The method of claim 1, And a synthesizer configured to combine the generated plurality of map image files and synthesize them into one map image file. (a) dividing at least one screen according to a distance selection for representation on a map; And and (b) displaying a live view image for each of the plurality of divided screens, and photographing an arbitrary image to generate a map image file. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising setting whether to display the outline of the selected distance and color before the step (b). The method of claim 6, further comprising setting a direction of the map image after step (b). The method of claim 6, wherein after the playback of the map image file, text input for displaying the distance is possible. The method of claim 6, wherein the generated plurality of map image files are combined, stored, and displayed in a single map image file.

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