WO2018061798A1

WO2018061798A1 - Information processing device, program, and printing system

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Publication number: WO2018061798A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/033261
Authority: WO
Inventors: 晃紀辻
Original assignee: セイコーエプソン株式会社
Priority date: 2016-09-28
Filing date: 2017-09-14
Publication date: 2018-04-05
Also published as: KR20190057363A; CN109792473A; JPWO2018061798A1; TW201814497A

Abstract

Provided is an information processing device with which original pictogram image data can be created using a simple handwriting operation. This information processing device is provided with: a detecting unit which detects a handwriting operation; a handwritten image data generating unit which generates handwritten image data on the basis of the handwriting operation detection result from the detecting unit; and a combined image data generating unit which generates combined image data in which the handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generating unit and pictogram image data stored in a storage unit are combined.

Description

Information processing apparatus, program, and printing system

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a program, and a printing system that generate handwritten image data based on a handwriting operation.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a print data generation device that generates print data based on an input locus input by handwriting on a tape image is known (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-115076

In the information processing apparatus that generates handwritten image data based on a handwriting operation, the generated handwritten image data is original pictorial symbol image data different from the pictorial symbol image data stored in advance. However, if the user performs a handwriting operation on the entire original pictorial symbol image data, the operation is time-consuming for the user.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing apparatus, a program, and a printing system that can generate original pictorial symbol image data by a simple handwriting operation.

The information processing apparatus of the present invention is generated by a detection unit that detects a handwriting operation, a handwritten image data generation unit that generates handwritten image data, and a handwritten image data generation unit based on a detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit. And a combined image data generation unit that generates combined image data obtained by combining the handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit.

According to this configuration, the combined image data is generated by combining the handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data. The generated composite image data is original pictorial symbol image data different from the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit. Since the user does not need to perform a handwriting operation on the portion of the composite image data that uses the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit, the user's time is reduced accordingly. Therefore, original pictorial symbol image data can be generated by a simple handwriting operation.

In this case, the detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one pictorial symbol image from a plurality of pictorial symbol images corresponding to the plurality of pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit, and generates composite image data The unit generates composite image data in which the pictorial symbol image data corresponding to the selected pictorial symbol image and the handwritten image data are combined based on the detection result of the selection operation of the pictorial symbol image by the detecting unit. Is preferred.

According to this configuration, the pictorial symbol image data corresponding to the pictorial symbol image selected by the selection operation among the plural pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit is combined with the handwritten image data. Thereby, the user can select the pictorial symbol image data to be combined with the handwritten image data from the plurality of pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit.

In this case, the detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one category from the plurality of categories related to the pictorial symbol image data, and the composite image data generation unit includes the plural pictorial symbol images stored in the storage unit Among the data, based on the detection result of the category selection operation by the detection unit, generate a plurality of composite image data in which a plurality of pictorial symbol image data belonging to the selected category and handwritten image data are combined, It is preferable that the detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one composite image from a plurality of composite images corresponding to the plurality of composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit.

According to this configuration, a plurality of composite image data in which a plurality of pictorial symbol image data belonging to the selected category and the handwritten image data are combined is generated. Then, the user can select one composite image from the plurality of composite images corresponding to the plurality of generated composite image data.

Another information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a detection unit that detects a handwriting operation, a handwritten image data generation unit that generates handwritten image data based on a detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit, and a handwritten image data generation unit. And a synthesized image data generating unit that generates synthesized image data obtained by synthesizing a plurality of generated handwritten image data.

According to this configuration, composite image data is generated by combining handwritten image data. The generated composite image data is original pictorial symbol image data different from the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit. When at least one of a plurality of handwritten image data to be combined is stored in advance, the user needs to perform a handwriting operation again for a portion that uses the stored handwritten image data. Therefore, the user's trouble is reduced accordingly. In addition, even when a new handwriting operation is performed on all of the plurality of handwritten image data to be combined, the user performs a handwriting operation so that another handwritten image has a desired arrangement with respect to one handwritten image. Since there is no need, the user's effort is reduced accordingly. Therefore, original pictorial symbol image data can be generated by a simple handwriting operation.

In this case, the detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one synthesis pattern from the plurality of synthesis patterns, and the synthesized image data generation unit is based on the detection result of the synthesis pattern selection operation by the detection unit. It is preferable to generate composite image data in which a plurality of handwritten image data are combined with the selected composite pattern.

According to this configuration, handwritten image data is synthesized with a synthesized pattern selected by a selection operation among a plurality of synthesized patterns in which handwritten image data is synthesized. Thereby, the user can select a composite pattern in which handwritten image data is combined from a plurality of composite patterns.

These information processing apparatuses preferably further include a storage control unit that stores the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit in the storage unit.

According to this configuration, the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit is stored in the storage unit. Thereby, when the user repeatedly uses the same composite image data, it is possible to save the trouble of re-performing the operation for generating the composite image data.

In this case, it is preferable to further include a display unit that displays a trace image for handwriting operation.

According to this configuration, the user can perform a handwriting operation by tracing the selected trace image. Therefore, the user can easily perform a handwriting operation.

In this case, the detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting whether or not to paint an area where the line is closed in the handwritten image corresponding to the handwritten image data, and the handwritten image data generation unit determines whether or not the detection unit performs painting. It is preferable to generate handwritten image data based on the detection result of the selection operation.

According to this configuration, whether the handwritten image data is generated so that the region where the line is closed in the handwritten image is filled or the handwritten image data is generated so that the region where the line is closed in the handwritten image is not filled Can be selected by the user.

The program of the present invention is for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus.

This configuration allows the computer to function as an information processing apparatus that can generate original pictorial symbol image data by a simple handwriting operation.

The printing system of the present invention includes an information processing device and a printing device, and the information processing device generates handwritten image data based on a detection unit that detects a handwriting operation and a detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit. A handwritten image data generating unit, a handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generating unit, and a composite image data generating unit that generates composite image data obtained by combining pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit; A print data generation unit that generates print data based on the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit; a print data transmission unit that transmits the print data generated by the print data generation unit to the printing apparatus; It is characterized by having.

Another printing system of the present invention includes an information processing device and a printing device. The information processing device detects a handwriting operation, and the handwritten image data based on a detection result of the handwriting operation by the detecting unit. Generated by a handwritten image data generation unit, a composite image data generation unit that generates composite image data obtained by combining a plurality of handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generation unit, and a composite image data generation unit The print data generation unit generates print data based on the combined image data, and the print data transmission unit transmits the print data generated by the print data generation unit to the printing apparatus.

According to this configuration, the printing apparatus performs printing based on the print data generated based on the composite image data generated by the information processing apparatus, that is, the original pictorial symbol image data. Thereby, a composite image, that is, an original pictogram can be printed on the print medium.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of an information processing apparatus and a printing apparatus that constitute a printing system. It is a flowchart which shows a flow in the case where handwritten image data and pictorial symbol image data are combined and allows the user to select pictorial symbol images. It is a flowchart in the case where handwritten image data and pictorial symbol image data are combined, and when a user selects a combined image. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in case handwritten image data are synthesize | combined. It is a figure which shows a synthetic | combination method selection screen. It is a figure which shows a pictorial symbol selection screen. It is a figure which shows a replacement area adjustment screen. It is a figure which shows a creation selection screen. It is a figure which shows a handwritten image creation screen. It is a figure which shows the synthesized image display screen on which the synthesized image corresponding to the synthesized image data by which pictorial symbol image data and handwritten image data were synthesize | combined was displayed. It is a figure which shows a handwritten image selection screen. It is a figure which shows a category selection screen. It is a figure which shows a synthesized image selection screen. It is a figure which shows a synthetic | combination pattern selection screen. It is a figure which shows the synthesized image display screen on which the synthesized image corresponding to the synthesized image data by which handwritten image data was synthesize | combined was displayed. It is a figure which shows the handwritten image creation screen on which the trace image was displayed. It is a figure which shows the handwritten image creation screen on which the handwritten image with which the area | region where the line was closed was filled was displayed. It is a figure which shows the handwritten image creation screen on which the handwritten image in which the area | region where the line was closed is not filled is displayed.

Hereinafter, a printing system S which is an embodiment of the printing system of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The schematic configuration of the printing system S will be described with reference to FIG. The printing system S includes an information processing device 1 and a printing device 2. The information processing apparatus 1 generates print data and transmits the generated print data to the printing apparatus 2. The printing apparatus 2 receives the print data transmitted from the information processing apparatus 1, and performs printing on the print medium based on the received print data.

The information processing apparatus 1 has an application program (hereinafter referred to as “corresponding application”) corresponding to the printing apparatus 2 installed on a smartphone as a computer. The computer is not limited to a smartphone, and may be any device that can realize each function of the information processing device 1 described later by a corresponding application. As a computer, in addition to a smartphone, for example, a tablet terminal or a personal computer can be used.

The information processing apparatus 1 includes a display 11, a touch panel 12, a CPU 13 (Central Processing Unit), a RAM 14 (Random Access Memory), a flash memory 15, and a processing side interface 16. The display 11 displays various information. The touch panel 12 is provided on the display 11 so as to detect a position where the surface of the touch panel 12 is pressed by a user operation. The CPU 13 executes various processes by executing various programs (including compatible applications) stored in the flash memory 15 using the RAM 14. The processing side interface 16 transmits / receives various data such as various commands and print data to / from a printing side interface 24 described later.

The printing apparatus 2 includes a printing mechanism 21, a medium feeding mechanism 22, a control circuit 23, and a printing side interface 24. The printing mechanism 21 performs printing on a print medium. The printing method of the printing mechanism 21 is not particularly limited, and for example, a thermal method, an electrophotographic method, or an ink jet method can be used. The print medium is not particularly limited, and for example, a tape-shaped member, roll paper, or sheet can be used. The medium feeding mechanism 22 feeds a print medium. The control circuit 23 includes a CPU (not shown) and various memories, and controls the printing mechanism 21 and the medium feeding mechanism 22 according to a control program. The printing side interface 24 transmits / receives various commands and various data to / from the processing side interface 16.

The functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 1 and the printing apparatus 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

The information processing apparatus 1 includes a display unit 101, a detection unit 102, a storage unit 103, a storage control unit 104, a handwritten image data generation unit 105, a composite image data generation unit 106, a print data generation unit 107, And a print data transmission unit 108. The display unit 101 is realized by the display 11. The detection unit 102 is realized by the touch panel 12. The storage unit 103 is realized by the flash memory 15. The storage control unit 104, the handwritten image data generation unit 105, the composite image data generation unit 106, and the print data generation unit 107 are realized by the CPU 13 executing a corresponding application. The print data transmission unit 108 is realized by the processing side interface 16. The function of each functional unit of the information processing apparatus 1 will be described later.

The printing apparatus 2 includes a print data receiving unit 201 and a printing unit 202. The print data receiving unit 201 is realized by the print side interface 24. The print data receiving unit 201 receives the print data transmitted from the print data transmitting unit 108. The printing unit 202 is realized by the printing mechanism 21 and the medium feeding mechanism 22. The printing unit 202 performs printing on the print medium while feeding the print medium based on the received print data.

Incidentally, the storage unit 103 stores pictorial symbol image data in addition to normal character image data. The pictorial symbol image data is image data of pictorial symbols, and the pictorial symbols are symbols in which various objects, characters, figures, and the like are illustrated. The print data generation unit 107 can generate print data not only based on character image data but also based on pictorial symbol image data.

Also, the information processing apparatus 1 generates handwritten image data based on a handwriting operation. Then, the information processing apparatus 1 combines the generated handwritten image data with the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103 or combines the generated handwritten image data with each other. Image data can be generated.

Therefore, the function of each functional unit of the information processing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 2 will be described while explaining the flow of the information processing apparatus 1 generating the composite image data. Here, description will be given in the order of (1) when handwritten image data and pictorial symbol image data are combined, and (2) when handwritten image data are combined. Further, the case of (1) is divided into (A) when the user selects the pictorial symbol image G1 (see FIG. 7) and (B) when the user selects the composite image G4 (see FIG. 14). I will explain.

Referring to the screen transition diagrams of FIGS. 6 to 12, based on the flowchart of FIG. 3, (1) the handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data are combined, and (A) the pictorial symbol is displayed to the user. A case where the image G1 is selected will be described.

When the detection unit 102 detects a predetermined operation after the corresponding application is activated in the information processing apparatus 1, the display unit 101 displays the synthesis method selection screen D1 in step S1 (see FIG. 6). On the synthesis method selection screen D1, the phrase “synthesis with pictorial symbol image” and the phrase “synthesis with handwritten images” are displayed as options relating to the synthesis method of the synthesized image data.

Proceeding to step S2, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “combine with a pictorial symbol image” on the synthesis method selection screen D1 (S2; Yes), the process proceeds to step S3, where the display unit 101 displays a picture. The symbol selection screen D2 is displayed (see FIG. 7). On the pictorial symbol selection screen D2, a plurality of pictorial symbol images G1 corresponding to the plural pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103 are displayed in a selectable manner.

When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one pictorial symbol image G1 on the pictorial symbol selection screen D2, the process proceeds to step S4, and the display unit 101 displays the replacement area adjustment screen D3 (see FIG. 8). The selected pictorial symbol image G1 and the replacement region display frame G2 are displayed on the replacement region adjustment screen D3. The replacement area display frame G2 indicates an area on the pictorial symbol image G1 that is replaced with the handwritten image G3 (see FIG. 10) in the pictorial symbol image G1 when the pictorial symbol image data and the handwritten image data are combined. Is. When the detection unit 102 detects a predetermined operation, the position and size of the replacement area display frame G2 with respect to the pictorial symbol image G1 are adjusted on the replacement area adjustment screen D3. Thereby, the position and size of the area replaced with the handwritten image G3 in the pictorial symbol image G1 are adjusted.

When the position and size of the replacement area display frame G2 are determined, the process proceeds to step S5, and the display unit 101 displays the creation selection screen D4 (see FIG. 9). On the creation selection screen D4, regarding the handwritten image data to be combined with the pictorial symbol image data, “Create a new handwritten image” is selected as an option for selecting whether to newly generate or use the stored one. And the phrase “select a created handwritten image” are displayed.

Proceeding to step S6, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “create new handwritten image” on the creation selection screen D4 (S6; Yes), the process proceeds to step S7, where the display unit 101 creates the handwritten image. A screen D5 is displayed (see FIG. 10). When a handwriting operation is performed on the displayed handwritten image creation screen D5, the detection unit 102 detects the handwriting operation. That is, the detection unit 102 detects a movement locus of a position where the surface of the detection unit 102 is pressed by a handwriting operation. The handwritten image data generation unit 105 generates handwritten image data based on the detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit 102. On the handwritten image creation screen D5, a handwritten image G3 corresponding to the generated handwritten image data is displayed. The handwriting operation may be performed by directly touching the detection unit 102 (touch panel 12) with a fingertip on the handwritten image creation screen D5, or may be performed using a touch pen (stylus pen).

When the handwritten image data is generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105, the process proceeds to step S8, where the composite image data generation unit 106 generates the generated handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image G1 selected on the pictorial symbol selection screen D2. Is generated by combining the pictorial symbol image data corresponding to.

The composite image data generation unit 106 combines the handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data so that the region indicated by the replacement region display frame G2 in the pictorial symbol image G1 is replaced with the handwritten image G3. Note that the combination pattern of the handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data is not particularly limited, and the composite image data generation unit 106 arranges the handwritten image G3 and the pictorial symbol image G1, for example, side by side or vertically. In this way, both image data may be combined. Further, the composite image data generation unit 106 may synthesize both image data so that the handwritten image G3 and the pictorial symbol image G1 overlap each other. The information processing apparatus 1 may allow the user to select a composite pattern.

When the composite image data is generated, the process proceeds to step S9, and the display unit 101 displays the composite image display screen D6 (see FIG. 11). A composite image G4 corresponding to the generated composite image data is displayed on the composite image display screen D6. When the detection unit 102 detects an operation for executing printing after the composite image data is generated, the process proceeds to step S10, and the print data generation unit 107 is independently based on the generated composite image data. Alternatively, print data is generated together with normal character image data. When the printing apparatus 2 performs printing based on the print data, the composite image G4 is printed on the print medium. When the detection unit 102 detects an operation for storing the composite image data after the composite image data is generated, the storage control unit 104 causes the storage unit 103 to store the generated composite image data. The print data generation unit 107 can also generate print data based on the composite image data stored in the storage unit 103. Note that the composite image data generation unit 106 may use the composite image data stored in the storage unit 103 as pictorial symbol image data to be combined with the handwritten image data.

The handwritten image data to be combined with the pictorial symbol image data is not limited to the handwritten image data newly generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105, but the handwritten image data that has been created, that is, the handwritten image data generated in the past Handwritten image data generated by the unit 105 and stored in the storage unit 103 may be used. Specifically, in step S6, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “selection of created handwritten image” on the creation selection screen D4 shown in FIG. 9 (S6; No), step S11 is performed. The display unit 101 displays the handwritten image selection screen D7 (see FIG. 12). On the handwritten image selection screen D7, a plurality of handwritten images G3 corresponding to the created handwritten image data are displayed in a selectable manner.

When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one handwritten image G3 on the handwritten image selection screen D7, the process proceeds to step S8, where the composite image data generation unit 106 applies the handwritten image G3 selected on the handwritten image selection screen D7. Composite image data in which the corresponding handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data corresponding to the pictorial symbol image G1 selected on the pictorial symbol selection screen D2 are synthesized is generated.

With reference to the screen transition diagrams of FIGS. 6, 9, and 12 to 14, based on the flowchart of FIG. 4, (1) the handwritten image data and pictorial symbol image data are combined, (B) A case where the user selects the composite image G4 will be described.

In step S21, the composition method selection screen D1 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. Proceeding to step S22, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “combine with a pictorial symbol image” on the synthesis method selection screen D1 (S22; Yes), the process proceeds to step S23, where the display unit 101 The creation selection screen D4 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. Proceeding to step S24, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “select a created handwritten image” on the creation selection screen D4 (S24; No), the process proceeds to step S25, where the display unit 101 The handwritten image selection screen D7 shown in FIG. When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one handwritten image G3 on the handwritten image selection screen D7, the process proceeds to step S26, and the display unit 101 displays the category selection screen D8 (see FIG. 13). On the category selection screen D8, a plurality of categories related to pictorial symbol image data are displayed so as to be selectable. That is, the pictorial symbol image data is divided into a plurality of categories and stored in the storage unit 103.

When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one category on the category selection screen D8, the process proceeds to step S27, and the composite image data generation unit 106 among the plurality of pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103, Based on the detection result of the category selection operation by the detection unit 102, a plurality of composite image data is generated. That is, the composite image data generation unit 106 synthesizes a plurality of composites obtained by combining a plurality of pictorial symbol image data belonging to the selected category and handwritten image data corresponding to the handwritten image G3 selected on the handwritten image selection screen D7. Generate image data. The composite image data generation unit 106 combines the pictorial symbol image data and the handwritten image data so that the pictorial symbol image G1 corresponding to the pictorial symbol image data and the handwritten image G3 corresponding to the handwritten image data are arranged side by side. To do. In this case as well, the combination pattern of handwritten image data and pictorial symbol image data is not particularly limited.

When a plurality of composite image data are generated, the process proceeds to step S28, and the display unit 101 displays the composite image selection screen D9 (see FIG. 14). On the composite image selection screen D9, a plurality of composite images G4 corresponding to the generated composite image data are displayed in a selectable manner.

When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one composite image G4 on the composite image selection screen D9, the process proceeds to step S29, and the composite image data corresponding to the selected composite image G4 is (A) a pictorial symbol to the user. Similar to the case of selecting the image G <b> 1, it can be provided as print data or stored in the storage unit 103.

The handwritten image data combined with the plurality of pictorial symbol image data belonging to the selected category is not limited to the created handwritten image data, and handwritten image data newly generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105 is used. Also good. That is, in step S24, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “create new handwritten image” on the creation selection screen D4 (S24; Yes), the process proceeds to step S30, and the display unit 101 The handwritten image creation screen D5 shown in FIG. When a handwritten operation is performed on the displayed handwritten image creation screen D5 and handwritten image data is generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105, the process proceeds to step S26.

Note that the information processing apparatus 1 may be able to execute both (A) the case where the user selects the pictorial symbol image G1 and (B) the case where the user selects the composite image G4. In this case, for example, when the phrase “synthesis with pictorial symbol image” is selected on the synthesis method selection screen D1, the user selects which of (A) and (B) to execute. You may display the screen for making it the display part 101. FIG.

Referring to the screen transition diagrams of FIGS. 6, 9, 12, 15, and 16, the case where (2) handwritten image data is synthesized will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In step S2 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 or step S22 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, a selection operation for selecting the phrase “combination of handwritten images” on the synthesis method selection screen D1 shown in FIG. When 102 is detected (S2; No, or S22; No), the process proceeds to step S31 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, and the display unit 101 displays the creation selection screen D4 shown in FIG.

Proceeding to step S32, when the phrase “selection of created handwritten image” is selected on the creation selection screen D4 (S32; No), the process proceeds to step S33, and the display unit 101 selects the handwritten image shown in FIG. Screen D7 is displayed. When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one handwritten image G3 on the handwritten image selection screen D7, the process proceeds to step S34, and the display unit 101 displays the creation selection screen D4 again.

Proceeding to step S35, when the phrase “selection of created handwritten image” is selected on the redisplayed creation selection screen D4 (S35; No), the process proceeds to step 36 where the display unit 101 selects the handwritten image again. Screen D7 is displayed. When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one handwritten image G3 on the redisplayed handwritten image selection screen D7, the process proceeds to step S37, and the display unit 101 displays the composite pattern selection screen D10 (see FIG. 15). . The composite pattern selection screen D10 includes a plurality of handwritten image data corresponding to the handwritten image G3 selected by the first selection operation and handwritten image data corresponding to the handwritten image G3 selected by the second selection operation. The composite pattern is displayed so as to be selectable. In FIG. 15, as a plurality of composite patterns, a pattern in which handwritten images G3 are arranged side by side, a pattern in which handwritten images G3 are arranged in an up and down direction, and a pattern in which handwritten images G3 overlap each other are displayed. It is not limited. Moreover, as a display mode of a plurality of composite patterns on the composite pattern selection screen D10, as shown in FIG. 15, each handwritten image G3 may be represented by, for example, a rectangular image, or an actual handwritten image G3 may be displayed. .

When the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting one composite pattern on the composite pattern selection screen D10, the process proceeds to step S38, and the composite image data generation unit 106 displays the detection result of the composite pattern selection operation by the detection unit 102. Based on this, composite image data is generated. That is, the composite image data generation unit 106 generates composite image data in which the handwritten image data selected for the first time and the handwritten image data selected for the second time are combined with the selected composite pattern.

When the composite image data is generated, the process proceeds to step S39, and the display unit 101 displays the composite image display screen D6 (see FIG. 16). A composite image G4 corresponding to the generated composite image data is displayed on the composite image display screen D6. Proceeding to step S <b> 40, the generated composite image data can be provided as print data or stored in the storage unit 103 in the same manner as in the case of (1) combining handwritten image data and pictorial symbol image data.

The composite image data generation unit 106 may use not only the created handwritten image data but also handwritten image data newly generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105 as the handwritten image data to be combined. That is, in step S32, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “create new handwritten image” on the creation selection screen D4 (S32; Yes), the process proceeds to step S41, and the display unit 101 The handwritten image creation screen D5 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. When a handwritten operation is performed on the displayed handwritten image creation screen D5 and handwritten image data is generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105, the process proceeds to step S34. Similarly, in step S35, when the detection unit 102 detects a selection operation for selecting the phrase “create new handwritten image” on the creation selection screen D4 (S35; Yes), the process proceeds to step S42, and the display unit 101 The handwritten image creation screen D5 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. When a handwritten operation is performed on the displayed handwritten image creation screen D5 and handwritten image data is generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105, the process proceeds to step S37. The synthesized image data generation unit 106 may synthesize not only different handwritten image data but also common handwritten image data. The composite image data generation unit 106 may generate composite image data in which three or more handwritten image data are combined.

The information processing apparatus 1 does not need to be able to execute both (1) the case where the handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data are combined and (2) the case where the handwritten image data are combined. It is sufficient that at least one of them can be executed.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment includes the detection unit 102, the handwritten image data generation unit 105, and the composite image data generation unit 106. The detection unit 102 detects a handwriting operation. The handwritten image data generation unit 105 generates handwritten image data based on the detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit 102. The composite image data generation unit 106 generates composite image data in which the handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generation unit 105 and the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103 are combined.
According to this configuration, the combined image data is generated by combining the handwritten image data and the pictorial symbol image data. The generated composite image data is original pictorial symbol image data different from the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103. Since the user does not need to perform a handwriting operation on the portion of the composite image data that uses the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103, the user's effort is reduced accordingly. Furthermore, when the handwritten image data to be combined is stored in the storage unit 103 in advance, the user again performs a handwriting operation on the portion using the handwritten image data stored in advance in the combined image data. Since there is no need to do this, the user's effort is reduced accordingly. Therefore, original pictorial symbol image data can be generated by a simple handwriting operation.

In the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the detection unit 102 selects one pictorial symbol image G1 from among the plural pictorial symbol images G1 corresponding to the plural pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103. A selection operation to be selected is further detected. The composite image data generation unit 106 combines the pictorial symbol image data corresponding to the selected pictorial symbol image G1 and the handwritten image data based on the detection result of the selection operation of the pictorial symbol image G1 by the detecting unit 102. Composite image data is generated.
According to this configuration, the pictorial symbol image data corresponding to the pictorial symbol image G1 selected by the selection operation among the plural pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103 is combined with the handwritten image data. This allows the user to select pictorial symbol image data to be combined with the handwritten image data from among a plurality of pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the detection unit 102 further detects a selection operation for selecting one category from among a plurality of categories related to pictorial symbol image data. The composite image data generation unit 106 includes a plurality of pictorial symbol images belonging to the selected category based on the detection result of the category selection operation by the detecting unit 102 among the plural pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103. A plurality of synthesized image data in which the data and the handwritten image data are synthesized is generated. The detection unit 102 further detects a selection operation for selecting one composite image G4 from the plurality of composite images G4 corresponding to the plurality of composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit 106.
According to this configuration, a plurality of synthesized image data in which a plurality of pictorial symbol image data belonging to the selected category and the handwritten image data are synthesized is generated. Then, one composite image G4 can be selected by the user from among the plurality of composite images G4 corresponding to the plurality of generated composite image data.

In the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, instead of the composite image data generation unit 106 generating composite image data in which handwritten image data and pictorial symbol image data are combined, a plurality of handwritten image data are combined. The synthesized image data may be generated.
According to this configuration, composite image data is generated by combining handwritten image data. The generated composite image data is original pictorial symbol image data different from the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit 103. When using at least one of the plurality of handwritten image data to be synthesized that is stored in the storage unit 103 in advance, the user rewrites the portion that uses the handwritten image data stored in advance. Since there is no need to perform an operation, the user's effort is reduced accordingly. Further, even when a new handwriting operation is performed on all of the plurality of handwritten image data to be synthesized, the user can perform a handwriting operation so that the other handwritten image G3 has a desired arrangement with respect to one handwritten image G3. Since there is no need to perform the operation, the user's trouble is reduced accordingly. Therefore, original pictorial symbol image data can be generated by a simple handwriting operation.

In the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the detection unit 102 further detects a selection operation for selecting one composite pattern from among a plurality of composite patterns. The composite image data generation unit 106 generates composite image data in which a plurality of handwritten image data are combined with the selected composite pattern based on the detection result of the composite pattern selection operation by the detection unit 102.
According to this configuration, handwritten image data is synthesized with a synthesized pattern selected by a selection operation among a plurality of synthesized patterns in which handwritten image data is synthesized. Thereby, the user can select a composite pattern in which handwritten image data is combined from a plurality of composite patterns.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment further includes a storage control unit 104. The storage control unit 104 causes the storage unit 103 to store the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit 106.
According to this configuration, the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit 106 is stored in the storage unit 103. Thereby, when the user repeatedly uses the same composite image data, it is possible to save the trouble of re-performing a series of operations for generating the composite image data.

The compatible application of the present embodiment can cause a computer to function as the information processing apparatus 1 that can generate original pictorial symbol image data by a simple handwriting operation.

The printing system S according to the present embodiment includes an information processing apparatus 1 and a printing apparatus 2. The information processing apparatus 1 includes a print data generation unit 107 and a print data transmission unit 108 in addition to the above-described detection unit 102, handwritten image data generation unit 105, and composite image data generation unit 106. The print data generation unit 107 generates print data based on the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit 106. The print data transmission unit 108 transmits the print data generated by the print data generation unit 107 to the printing apparatus 2.
According to this configuration, the printing apparatus 2 performs printing based on the print data generated based on the composite image data generated by the information processing apparatus 1, that is, the original pictorial symbol image data. Thereby, the synthesized image G4, that is, the original picture symbol can be printed on the print medium.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that various configurations can be adopted without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, this embodiment can be changed into the following forms.

As shown in FIG. 17, the display unit 101 may display a trace image G5 for handwriting operation on the handwritten image creation screen D5. In this case, the user can perform a handwriting operation by tracing the outline or part of the image of the selected trace image G5. Therefore, the user can easily perform a handwriting operation. The trace image G5 displayed on the handwritten image creation screen D5 may be, for example, a pictorial symbol image G1, and is taken by a photographic image stored in advance in the flash memory 15 or the camera provided in the information processing apparatus 1. It may be a photographic image.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a fill selection icon G6 may be displayed on the handwritten image creation screen D5. When the detection unit 102 detects an operation on the paint selection icon G6, the paint selection icon G6 switches between a paint mode and a non-paint mode. When the detection unit 102 detects an operation on the fill selection icon G6 and the fill selection icon G6 enters the fill mode, the handwritten image data generation unit 105 prints the handwritten image G3 in which the area where the line is closed is filled (see FIG. 18). The handwritten image data corresponding to is generated. On the other hand, when the detection unit 102 detects an operation on the paint selection icon G6 and the paint selection icon G6 enters the non-painting mode, the handwritten image data generation unit 105 displays the handwritten image G3 (the area where the line is closed is not painted). Handwritten image data corresponding to FIG. 19) is generated.

As described above, the detection unit 102 further detects a selection operation for selecting whether or not to paint a region where a line is closed in the handwritten image G3. The handwritten image data generation unit 105 generates handwritten image data based on the detection result of the selection operation of whether or not to paint by the detection unit 102. As a result, whether the handwritten image data is generated so that the region where the line is closed in the handwritten image G3 is filled or the handwritten image data is generated so that the region where the line is closed in the handwritten image G3 is not filled. Can let the user choose. Note that, in the handwritten image G3, when there are a plurality of regions where the line is closed, whether or not to paint may be individually selectable. In addition, a color to be filled may be selectable.

The detection unit 102 can be realized by various detection means provided in the computer constituting the information processing apparatus 1. For example, when the information processing apparatus 1 is configured by a personal computer, the detection unit 102 may be realized by a touch pad or a mouse. The detection unit 102 may be realized by a plurality of detection means.

Similarly, the storage unit 103 can be realized by various storage means provided in a computer constituting the information processing apparatus 1. For example, when the information processing apparatus 1 is configured by a personal computer, the storage unit 103 may be realized by a hard disk. Furthermore, the storage unit 103 may be realized by a storage unit (for example, a server) provided outside the information processing apparatus 1. The storage unit 103 may be realized by a plurality of storage units. For example, the storage unit 103 may be realized by a flash memory 15 that stores pictorial symbol image data and a server that stores composite image data.

Part or all of the handwritten image data generation unit 105, the composite image data generation unit 106, the storage control unit 104, and the print data generation unit 107 may be realized only by hardware resources.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Information processing apparatus, 2 ... Printing apparatus, 101 ... Display part, 102 ... Detection part, 103 ... Memory | storage part, 104 ... Storage control part, 105 ... Handwritten image data generation part, 106 ... Composite image data generation part, 107 ... Print data generation unit, 108... Print data transmission unit, 201... Print data reception unit, 202.

Claims

A detection unit for detecting a handwriting operation;
Based on the detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit, a handwritten image data generation unit that generates handwritten image data;
A combined image data generating unit that generates combined image data in which the handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generating unit and the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit are combined;
An information processing apparatus comprising:
The detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one pictorial symbol image from a plurality of pictorial symbol images corresponding to the plurality of pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit,
The composite image data generation unit includes the pictorial symbol image data corresponding to the pictorial symbol image selected based on the detection result of the pictorial symbol image selection operation by the detecting unit, and the handwritten image data. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the combined image data is generated.
The detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one of the categories from among a plurality of categories related to the pictorial symbol image data,
The composite image data generation unit is configured to select a plurality of pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit based on a detection result of the category selection operation by the detection unit. A plurality of the synthesized image data in which the pictorial symbol image data and the handwritten image data are synthesized;
The detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one of the composite images from a plurality of composite images corresponding to the plurality of composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2.
A detection unit for detecting a handwriting operation;
Based on the detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit, a handwritten image data generation unit that generates handwritten image data;
A combined image data generation unit that generates combined image data in which a plurality of the handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generation unit are combined;
An information processing apparatus comprising:
The detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting one of the composite patterns from a plurality of composite patterns,
The composite image data generation unit generates the composite image data obtained by combining a plurality of the handwritten image data with the selected composite pattern based on the detection result of the selection operation of the composite pattern by the detection unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein:
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a storage control unit that stores the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit in a storage unit. .
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit that displays a trace image for handwriting operation.
The detection unit further detects a selection operation for selecting whether or not to fill a region where a line is closed in a handwritten image corresponding to the handwritten image data,
The said handwritten image data generation part produces | generates the said handwritten image data based on the detection result of the selection operation of whether to paint by the said detection part, The Claim 1 thru | or 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. Information processing device.
A program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
An information processing device and a printing device;
The information processing apparatus includes:
A detection unit for detecting a handwriting operation;
Based on the detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit, a handwritten image data generation unit that generates handwritten image data;
A combined image data generating unit that generates combined image data in which the handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generating unit and the pictorial symbol image data stored in the storage unit are combined;
A print data generation unit that generates print data based on the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit;
A print data transmission unit that transmits the print data generated by the print data generation unit to the printing apparatus;
A printing system comprising:
An information processing device and a printing device;
The information processing apparatus includes:
A detection unit for detecting a handwriting operation;
Based on the detection result of the handwriting operation by the detection unit, a handwritten image data generation unit that generates handwritten image data;
A combined image data generation unit that generates combined image data in which a plurality of the handwritten image data generated by the handwritten image data generation unit are combined;
A print data generation unit that generates print data based on the composite image data generated by the composite image data generation unit;
A print data transmission unit that transmits the print data generated by the print data generation unit to the printing apparatus;
A printing system comprising: