JP2000299830A - Image processing apparatus, method and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide an image processing apparatus capable of managing electrophotographic image data utilizing a DPOF file. An electrophotographic image processing apparatus performs a DPOF file reading / analyzing process (S191), and when a batch copy execution key is input by key discrimination, a DPOF file and an image file described and specified in the DPOF file. Are collectively copied (S19).
3). When the batch move execution key is input, a process of moving the DPOF file and the image file described and specified in the DPOF file collectively is performed (S19).
4). When the batch delete execution key is input, a process of batch deleting the DPOF file and the image file described and specified in the DPOF file is performed (step S195).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus for handling electrophotographic images, such as a digital camera and a digital photographic image editing apparatus, and describes, for example, DPOF (registered trademark pending) (Digital Print Orde).
The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, method, and storage medium for performing processing on electrophotographic image data specified based on print information in a (r Format) file.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art First, DPOF (Digital P)
print Order Format)
This is a file format standardized for the purpose of storing automatic print information together with an electrophotographic image file in a removable medium and using it at the time of printing. The DPOF file contains the removable media (Removal Media).
Information necessary for printing the specific electrophotographic image in a) is described.

Conventionally, as this kind of electronic equipment, DPOF has been used.
Writing for the purpose of creating a file (Writer)
There are electronic devices such as digital cameras having functions. There are also electronic devices such as printers having a reading function for analyzing and printing the created DPOF file.

[0004] In the current DPOF standard, one DPO is included in a removable media.
Since only the F file can be stored and its description is for automatic printing, the DPOF standard is sufficient in the current situation.

[0005]

However, the current DPOF rules have been extended to include DOP for purposes other than automatic printing.
In the case where the situation changes to the use of a POF file or the existence of a plurality of DPOF files, the current electronic device operates as shown in the following (1) and (2), and has an inflexible operation. May be forced.

(1) That is, the current electronic apparatus can store only one DPOF file in a removable medium (RemovalMedia).
Designed based on the rules, multiple DPOF
If the file exists, no operation function for handling the DPOF file is provided.

(2) In addition, since current electronic devices attempt to manage electrophotographic image data only in one removable medium, a large-capacity external storage device (Stor) is required.
No function is provided for managing electrophotographic image data using Age Media.

Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a case where the DPOF protocol is extended and a plurality of DPOF files exist, or a case where it is necessary to collectively manage electrophotographic image data in a large-capacity storage device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image processing apparatus, a method, and a storage medium that can manage electrophotographic image data using a DPOF file.

[0009]

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: a recording medium on which an information file describing the contents of an image file is recorded together with the image file; An image processing apparatus that reads the contents of the information file from the device and performs processing on the image file, comprising: a specification unit that specifies the information file; and a file processing unit that performs processing on the specified information file. Features.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the designation means designates the image file together with the information file, and the file processing means It is characterized in that the processing is performed on the image file designated collectively together with the information file.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the specifying means further specifies partial information in the information file, and the file processing means further specifies the partial information. Characterized by performing processing on the partial information.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image processing apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising a display unit for displaying a list of a plurality of information files, and a selection unit for selecting a process for the information files. The specification means specifies from among the displayed information files, and the file processing means performs the selected processing.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the first, second or third aspect, the file processing means performs a process of copying to a recording medium. I do.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the first, second or third aspect, the file processing means performs a process of moving to a recording medium. I do.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the first, second or third aspect, the file processing means performs a process of deleting the file from a recording medium. I do.

An image processing apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the image processing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, further comprising copy destination designating means for designating a copy destination, wherein the file processing means is a recording medium of the designated copy destination. It is characterized in that it is copied to

An image processing apparatus according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the image processing apparatus according to the sixth aspect, further comprising a destination specifying means for specifying a destination, and wherein the file processing means is a recording medium of the specified destination. It is characterized by moving to.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the third aspect, the specifying means specifies the partial information by tag information.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect, an information file reading means for reading the specified information file from the recording medium, and analyzing the read information file. Analysis means for performing the analysis.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing method, comprising reading an information file from a recording medium on which an information file describing the content of the image file is recorded together with the image file, and processing the image file. The processing method is characterized by comprising a step of designating the information file and a step of performing processing on the designated information file.

14. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 13, wherein the content of the information file is read from a recording medium in which the information file describing the content of the image file is recorded together with the image file, and the computer processes the image file. In a storage medium storing a program readable by the program, the program includes a procedure of designating the information file and a procedure of performing a process on the designated information file.

[0022]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the image processing apparatus, method and storage medium of the present invention will be described. The image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is applied to an electrophotographic image processing apparatus.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electrophotographic image processing apparatus according to an embodiment.

The electrophotographic image processing apparatus comprises a CPU 1, a RO
M2, RAM 3, panel unit 4, card reading unit 5, storage (Storage) driver 6, and storage (Storage) unit 7.

The CPU 1 executes various programs described in the ROM 2 and performs processing for writing and referencing data in the RAM 3 as necessary. The ROM 2 includes a main program for controlling the electrophotographic image processing apparatus,
Programs for executing various processes are stored. Also, a program relating to a reading process and an analyzing process of a DPOF file, which will be described later, and a program relating to copying, moving and deleting processes are stored.

The RAM 3 has function instruction information and specific information input from the panel unit 4, display data to be displayed on the panel unit 4 based on the display instruction, the contents of the read DPOF file, and analysis of the DPOF file. Various types of information such as results and list display data generated based on the analysis results are stored and referred to as needed. In addition, it is also used as a buffer and a work memory required when executing copying, moving, and deleting processes. For example, when the copying process is designated, the original data read from the card reading unit 5 is temporarily expanded in the RAM 3 and
The data expanded on the AM 3 is transferred to the storage unit 7 via the storage driver 6 and stored (copied).

The panel unit 4 has a display device for displaying a list and other setting information.
Displays information necessary to identify the F file. Further, the panel unit 4 has keys for giving a function execution instruction and a specific instruction. The panel unit 4 serves as an important bridge between a man-machine interface between the operator and the electrophotographic image processing apparatus, and has an important function.

The card reading unit 5 performs a reading process and a writing process of a set removable media (Removal Media) card, performs a process of writing the read content to the RAM 3, and a process of writing the content of the RAM 3 to the memory card. Do. Reading and writing of a DPOF file and reading and writing of an electrophotographic image are performed via the card reading unit 5.

The storage driver 6 transfers the data developed in the RAM 3 to the storage unit 7 and saves the data, reads the data from the storage unit 7,
When processing such as expanding the read data in the RAM 3, the data is exchanged in accordance with the protocol of the storage unit 7.

The storage unit 7 performs a process for storing the expanded data transferred from the storage driver 6 and a process for reading the designated data.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a DPOF file processing procedure. This processing program is stored in the ROM 2 and executed by the CPU 1. First,
When the power is turned on, initial processing necessary for starting up the system is performed (step S101). In the initial processing, the DPOF file list display mode is set as the display mode.

Subsequently, a DPOF file check process for checking the existence of the DPOF file and acquiring the file name is performed (step S102). Based on the DPOF file check process, a process of generating DPOF file list display data for specifying a DPOF file to be copied, moved, or deleted is performed (step S10).
3).

Based on the generated DPOF file list display data, the panel unit 4 displays a list of DPOF files (step S104). In the panel unit 4 on which the list is displayed, there are keys for prompting execution of various processes, and the keys pressed in accordance with the display mode are output.

When the display mode is the list display mode,
DPOF file specifying key, DPOF file specifying item cursor movement key, copy / move destination specification mode switching key, copy tag specification switching key, batch copy execution key, partial copy execution key, file copy execution key, batch move execution key, batch delete The execution key and keys required for other processing are output.

When the display mode is the copy destination specification mode, a copy destination specification key, a copy destination specification item cursor movement key, and keys necessary for other processes are output. Further, when the display mode is the copy tag information setting mode, a copy tag specifying key, a copy tag specifying item cursor moving key, and keys necessary for other processes are output.

When the panel display is performed in step S104, the system waits for input of various execution keys (step S1).
05). When a key is input from the panel unit 4, the input key is determined (step S106).

When the DPOF file specifying key and the DPOF file specifying item cursor moving key are input from the panel unit 4, the process branches to a in the figure to specify the DPOF file to be copied, moved, or deleted (step S107). .

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a DPOF file identification processing procedure. The DPOF file specifying key and the DPOF file specifying item moving key are sorted by the key determination (step S171).

If the input key is the DPOF file specifying key, a process for specifying the DPOF file indicated by the specific item cursor is performed, and the file name of the specified DPOF file is registered in the DPOF file specifying buffer (step S172). When a DPOF file specification instruction is given to a DPOF file that has already been registered, the specification of the specified DPOF file is released.
DPOF specified from DPOF file specific buffer
A process for deleting the file name of the file is performed.

On the other hand, if the input key is a DPOF file specifying item move key, a process of changing the cursor by moving the specific item cursor for specifying the DPOF file is performed (step S173).

When the copy destination designation mode switching key, the copy destination designation key, or the copy destination designation item cursor movement key is input from the panel unit 4 in the determination of step S106, the process branches to FIG. A process of designating a copy destination of the DPOF file to be copied / moved is performed (step S108).

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a copy destination designation processing procedure. First, input keys are sorted by key discrimination (step S181). If the input key is a copy destination designation mode switching key, the display mode is changed to the copy destination designation display mode (step S18).
2) The display state is changed to the copy destination designation display (step S183).

When the input key is the copy destination specifying item cursor moving key in step S181, the process of changing the movement of the item cursor for specifying the copy destination is performed (step S184).

Further, if the input key is the copy destination specifying key in step S181, the copy destination of the DPOF file is specified, and the full path of the specified item is stored (step S185). After this, the display mode is changed to DPOF
Set to file list display mode (step S18)
6) Return to the DPOF file list display processing and display (step S187).

In step S106, when the execution key of the batch copy execution key, the partial copy execution key, the file copy execution key, the batch movement execution key, or the batch deletion execution key is input from the panel unit 4, c in FIG. Then, an instruction function execution process corresponding to the input execution key is performed (step S109).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the procedure for executing the instruction function. First, a DPOF file read / analysis process is performed (step S191), and thereafter, an input key distribution process is performed by key discrimination (step S19).
2).

In the DPOF file reading / analyzing process, a process of reading the specified DPOF file registered in the DPOF file specifying buffer and analyzing the contents described in the file is performed. The analyzed result is output to the analysis buffer, and is referred to in subsequent function execution processing.

In the key distribution process, a process for distributing a process to be executed in response to an input key is performed. At this time, a process of holding the input key is performed until the process is performed on all the specified DPOF files.

Thus, the function execution process can be repeatedly executed for all the specified DPOF files.

If it is determined in the key distribution process that the batch copy execution key is input, the DPOF file and the DP
A process of collectively copying image files described and specified in the OF file is performed (step S193).

In this DPOF file batch copying process,
The DPOF file is copied based on the full path of the copy destination specified and stored in the copy destination specifying process in step S185 and the analysis result output to the analysis buffer in the read analysis process in step S191. Thereafter, a process of copying the image file described and instructed in the DPOF file is performed.

In the image file copying process, the relative path from the directory where the DPOF file is copied
A process of copying an image file to a position in accordance with the POF rules is performed. The file name of the image file to be copied is based on the camera file system standard (DCF standard) in a format that is additionally copied after the last photo image file stored in the directory where the image file is copied. , A file name is generated. Along with this, the photo image file name described in DPOF also
The file name is changed to a file name corresponding to the generated file name and copied.

If it is determined in the key distribution process that the batch move execution key has been input, a process of moving the DPOF file and the image file described and specified in the DPOF file collectively is performed (step S19).
4).

In the DPOF file batch transfer process, the full path of the copy destination specified and stored in the copy destination specification process in step S185 and the analysis result output to the analysis buffer in the read analysis process in step S191 are used. , A process of copying the DPOF file and a process of deleting the copy source DPOF file, and thereafter, a process of copying the image file described and instructed in the DPOF file and a process of deleting the copy source image file are performed. .

In the image file copying process, the relative path from the directory where the DPOF file is copied
A process of copying an image file to a position in accordance with the POF rules is performed. The file name of the image file to be copied is based on the camera file system standard (DCF standard) in a format that is additionally copied after the last photo image file stored in the directory where the image file is copied. , A file name is generated. Accordingly, the photo image file name described in the DPOF is also changed to a file name corresponding to the generated file name and copied.

If it is determined in step S192 that the batch deletion execution key has been input in the key distribution process, a process is performed to collectively delete the DPOF file and the image file described and specified in the DPOF file. (Step S195). In the DPOF file batch deletion processing, based on the analysis result output to the analysis buffer in the read analysis processing in step S191, the image file described in the DPOF file and specified is deleted, and then the DPOF file is deleted. A process for deleting a file is performed.

If it is determined in step S192 that the partial copy execution key has been input in the key distribution process, a process of copying only the DPOF file and the designated tag information in the DPOF file is performed (step S19).
6). In the DPOF file partial copy process, first, the full path of the copy destination specified and stored in the copy destination specification process in step S185, the analysis result output to the analysis buffer in the read analysis process in step S191, and the steps described later. Based on the tag information specified in the copy tag information specifying process in S205 and registered in the copy tag specifying buffer, only the specified tag information in the DPOF file is copied, and then the image tag is used as the copy tag. If specified, a copy process of the designated image file described in the image tag in the DPOF file is performed.

In the image file copying process, the relative path from the directory where the DPOF file is copied
A process of copying an image file to a position in accordance with the POF rules is performed. The file name of the image file to be copied is based on the camera file system standard (DCF standard) in a format that is additionally copied after the last photo image file stored in the directory where the image file is copied. , A file name is generated. Accordingly, the photo image file name described in the DPOF is also changed to a file name corresponding to the generated file name and copied.

If it is determined in step S192 that the file copy execution key has been input in the key distribution process, a process of copying only the DPOF file is performed (step S197). In the file copy process of the DPOF file, the full path of the copy destination specified and stored in the copy destination specification process of step S185 and the step S185
Based on the analysis result output to the analysis buffer in the read analysis process of 191, a copy process of only the DPOF file is performed.

Thereafter, a specific file end determination process is performed (step S198). If not completed, the process returns to step S191. If completed, the process returns to the main routine.

If it is determined in step S106 that the copy tag designation mode switching key, the copy tag designation key, or the copy tag designation item cursor movement key has been entered from the panel unit 4, the process branches to d in FIG. (Step S)
110).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a copy tag information processing procedure. In the copy tag information setting process, input keys are sorted by key discrimination (step S20).
1). If the input key is the copy tag designation mode switching key, the display mode is changed to the copy tag information setting display mode (step S202), and the process of changing the display state to the copy tag information setting display is performed (step S203).

If the key is the copy tag specifying item cursor moving key, the process of moving the item cursor for specifying the copy tag is changed (step S204).

Further, if the key is the copy tag specifying key, a process of specifying the copy tag and registering the specified copy tag in the copy tag specifying buffer is performed (step S205). Thereafter, the display mode is set to the DPOF file list display mode (step S206), and a process of returning to the DPOF file list display by the DPOF file list display process is performed (step S207).

When an instruction to specify a copy tag is given to a copy tag that has already been registered, the specification of the specified copy tag is canceled, and the specified copy tag is deleted from the copy tag specification buffer. Processing is performed.

If it is determined in step S106 that a key required for other processing has been input from the panel unit 4, the process branches to step e in FIG. 2 to perform processing corresponding to the key input in other necessary processing. (Step S11)
1).

Further, when the power supply OFF key is input from the panel unit 4 in step S106, the process branches to step f in FIG. 2 and the system is terminated (step S11).
2), end the process.

As described above, in the electrophotographic image processing apparatus,
Any DPO from the list of DPOF files
The F file is specified, and the files can be copied collectively with the specified name in the specified directory of the specified medium (recording medium) including the image data described and specified in the DPOF file. it can.

An arbitrary DPOF file is specified from the list of DPOF files, and a specified directory of a specified medium (recording medium) including image data described and specified in the DPOF file is specified. You can move files in batches with the name specified in.

Further, an arbitrary DPOF file is specified from the list of DPOF files, and the specified directory of the specified medium (recording medium) including the image data described and specified in the DPOF file is specified. You can delete files in batches with the name specified in.

Further, an arbitrary DPOF file is specified from the list of DPOF files, and only the contents of the specific tag information described and specified in the DPOF file are designated as a designated medium (recording medium). File can be partially copied to the specified directory with the specified name.

Further, an arbitrary DPOF file is specified from the list of DPOF files, and only the specified DPOF file (excluding image data) is stored in the specified directory of the specified medium (recording medium). The file can be copied with the specified name.

In the copy destination specification processing of the above embodiment, the processing is started by inputting a copy / destination specification mode switching key. However, the DPOF file batch copy processing of step S193 and the processing of step S194 are executed. D
POF file batch transfer processing, DP in step S196
OF file partial copy processing, DPO in step S197
By starting in each process of the file copying process of the F file, the copying / moving process is executed in a series of copying / moving processes.
It is also possible to specify the destination.

In the copy tag information setting process, the process is started by inputting a copy tag designation switching key.
By starting the process in the partial copy processing of the DPOF file in step S196, a copy tag can be designated in a series of partial copy processing.

Furthermore, in the copy destination specification processing of the above embodiment, the device, directory,
Although the example of specifying a file by referring to a file name has been shown, by adding character input processing to this specification processing, not only the reference specification, but also the directory name and file name can be used to specify the copy destination It is also possible to specify.

The present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices, or may be applied to an apparatus composed of a single device. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a case where the present invention is achieved by supplying a program to a system or an apparatus. In this case, by reading out a storage medium storing a program represented by software for achieving the present invention into a system or an apparatus, the system or the apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a memory map of the ROM 2 as a storage medium. In the ROM 2, a DPOF file processing program module shown in the flowchart of FIG. 2, a DPOF file specifying processing program module shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3, a copy destination designation processing program module shown in a flowchart of FIG. 4, and an instruction shown in a flowchart of FIG. A function execution processing program module, a copy tag information setting processing program module shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, and the like are stored.

As a storage medium for supplying the program module, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-R
An OM, a CD-R, a DVD, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, or the like can be used.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electrophotographic image processing apparatus. The electrophotographic image processing device is a D
The presence of the DPOF file is checked using the POF file reading means 17, and if one or more DPOF files exist, all the existing DPOF file names and information necessary for specifying the DPOF file are displayed in a list. DPOF file list display means 13
A DPOF file specification instruction unit 11 and a DPOF file specification unit 12 for specifying one or more DPOF files from among the DPOF file names displayed in a list, and collective copying, batch movement, batch deletion, Execution function instructing means 14 for instructing execution of various functions such as partial copying and file copying, and copy / move destination designation means 15 for designating a copy / move destination in the copy / move function
A copy tag specifying unit 16 for specifying tag information to be copied in the DPOF file to be copied in the partial copy function, and a DPOF file specifying unit 12 when the function execution instruction unit 14 instructs execution of the function. To read the DPOF file specified by
File reading means 17, DPOF file analyzing means 18 for analyzing the read DPOF file, and execution function distributing means 19 for distributing functions to be executed based on the instruction information specified by the execution function instructing means 14.
When the batch function execution instruction is issued, the DPOF batch copying means 20 (which collectively copies the designated photo image files described in the DPOF file and is executed) distributed and executed, and the batch movement function When the execution instruction is given, the DPOF batch moving means 21 (to be moved collectively including the designated photo image file described in the DPOF file) to be distributed and executed, and the batch deletion function execution instruction is given. If the DPOF batch deletion means 22 (delete collectively including the designated photo image file described in the DPOF file) to be distributed and executed, and if the partial copy function execution instruction is issued, the distribution is performed, DPOF partial copy means 23 (copy only the information of the designated tag in the DPOF file) to be executed and executed; If Airu copying function execution instruction is given, and because the DPOF file copy means 24 is executed distributed (only copied DPOF file).

In this configuration, means relating to the partial copy function and the file copy function are provided only for the copy function. However, when moving or deleting the target data, the partial move, partial delete, file move, and file delete functions are performed. Is also possible.

[0080]

According to the present invention, a list of DPOs is displayed.
Specify any DPOF file from the F files,
The specified DPOF file can be copied to a specified directory of a specified medium under a specified name, and the file can be copied collectively including image data described and specified in the DPOF file. .

Further, an arbitrary DPOF file is specified from the list of DPOF files, and the specified DOF file is specified.
Move the POF file to the specified directory on the specified media with the specified name, and
The file can be moved in a lump including the image data described and specified in the OF file.

Further, an arbitrary DPOF file can be specified from the list of displayed DPOF files, and the files including the image data described and specified in the specified DPOF file can be collectively deleted. .

Further, an arbitrary DPOF file is specified from the list of displayed DPOF files, only the contents of the specific tag information described and specified in the DPOF file are extracted, and the specified media is specified. DPOF partially extracted with the name specified in the specified directory
You can copy files. If there is a tag indicating image data in the specified tag information, the file can be copied including the image data.

Further, an arbitrary DPOF file is specified from among the displayed DPOF files, and only the specified DPOF file (excluding image data) is stored in the specified directory on the specified medium in the specified directory. Can be used to copy the file.

Therefore, even if the DPOF rules are extended in the future and the copying, moving, and deleting processes of the DPOF file are frequently performed, the intention of the operator can be easily reflected, and the operator's labor can be saved. An image processing apparatus having a high degree of freedom in operation and having an excellent interface with an operator can be provided.

As described above, it is assumed that the DPOF rules are extended and a plurality of DPOF files are present, or that it is necessary to collectively manage electrophotographic image data in a large-capacity storage device. , And can manage the electrophotographic image data utilizing the DPOF file.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electrophotographic image processing apparatus according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a DPOF file processing procedure.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a DPOF file identification processing procedure;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a copy moving destination designation processing procedure;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an instruction function execution processing procedure;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a copy tag information processing procedure.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a memory map of a ROM 2 as a storage medium.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the electrophotographic image processing apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 CPU 2 ROM 3 RAM 4 Panel unit 5 Card reading unit 6 Storage driver 7 Storage unit

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. An image processing apparatus which reads the contents of an information file from a recording medium on which an information file describing the contents of the image file is recorded together with the image file and performs processing on the image file, wherein the information file is designated. An image processing apparatus comprising: a designating unit that performs processing on the designated information file; and a file processing unit that performs processing on the designated information file. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specifying unit specifies the image file together with the information file, and the file processing unit performs processing on the image file specified together with the information file. The image processing device according to claim 1. 3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specifying unit further specifies partial information in the information file, and wherein the file processing unit performs a process on the specified partial information. apparatus. 4. A display unit for displaying a plurality of information files in a list, and a selection unit for selecting a process for the information files, wherein the specification unit specifies one of the displayed information files. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the file processing unit performs the selected processing. 5. The file processing device according to claim 1, wherein said file processing means performs a process of copying to a recording medium.
Alternatively, the image processing apparatus according to claim 3. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said file processing means performs processing for moving to a recording medium.
Alternatively, the image processing apparatus according to claim 3. 7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the file processing unit performs a process of deleting the file from a recording medium. 8. The image processing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising copy destination designating means for designating a copy destination, wherein the file processing means performs copying on a recording medium of the designated copy destination. 9. The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a destination designation unit that designates a destination, wherein the file processing unit moves to the recording medium of the designated destination. 10. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the specifying unit specifies the partial information by using tag information. 11. The image processing apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising: an information file reading unit that reads the specified information file from the recording medium; and an analysis unit that analyzes the read information file. apparatus. 12. An image processing method for reading the contents of an information file from a recording medium on which an information file describing the contents of an image file is recorded together with the image file and performing processing on the image file, wherein the information file is specified. Performing an operation on the designated information file. 13. A computer-readable program for reading the contents of the information file from a recording medium on which an information file describing the contents of the image file is recorded together with the image file and performing processing on the image file is stored. The storage medium according to claim 1, wherein the program includes: a procedure of designating the information file; and a procedure of performing a process on the designated information file.