JPH01214965A - Picture outputting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily and quickly edit picture data and character data in a combined state by providing a selecting means which selects a partial area of picture data and setting means which sets the outputting position of a selected area. CONSTITUTION:Whenever one page quantity of character page buffer is formed in a memory section 1-5, a control section 1-1 converts character codes into character patterns through a character producing section 1-6 and send the character patterns to an output section 1-2 after combining them with picture data. An input section 1-3 is provided with keys to be used for inputting various commands, etc., and commands a position storing section 1-7 which stores information indicating the X- and Y-coordinates of the left upper end and right lower end of an outputting picture extent. When an area is to be moved, rewriting of the position storing section 1-7 is performed by means of the input section 1-3 and the moving destination and the output from a computer 3 are combined in accordance with the content of the section 1-7. The combined results are outputted by means of the output section 1-2. Therefore, this memory can be utilized effectively and a desired combined output is obtained easily and quickly.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to an image output device that can input image data and character data from separate external devices, synthesize them, and output them.

[Conventional technology]

In a conventional image output device of this kind, when character data supplied from a computer etc. and image data supplied from an image input device are combined and output after performing appropriate &H collection processing, the character data from the computer etc. Set the position of the original on the imager to match the output position.
3, or by adding address information on the computer side to match the output position of the image data and outputting the character data. Therefore, in either case, delicate position setting is repeated or complicated operations are required, so there is a problem that it takes time for the operator to obtain the desired beautiful composite output. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to add the function of cutting an image or moving the image position so that it can be combined with character data, etc. The goal is to be able to do this quickly. Means for Solving Problem E] To this end, the present invention provides an image output device capable of combining and outputting image data manually inputted separately with data other than the image data. The present invention is characterized in that it comprises a selection means for accepting a selection of an area, and a setting means for accepting a setting of an output position of the selected part of the area. [Function 1] According to the present invention, by selecting a part of the image area and setting the movement of the output position in the image output device, editing of image data and data of characters, etc. is facilitated. [Example] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram in a state where it is combined with an image output device and an external device. Here, 1 is an image output device according to this example, 2 is an image input device such as a slider for inputting image data, and 3 is a character, a number,
This is a computer that serves as a character input device for inputting characters such as symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as characters). In the image output device 1, reference numeral 1-1 is a control section that executes a processing procedure to be described later with reference to FIG. 1, and has the form of, for example, a microcomputer. Further, 1-2 is an output unit of a printer or the like for forming a composite image, etc., 1-3 is an input unit having keys for inputting various commands, etc., and 1-4 is a C
A display section 1-5 such as RT is a memory section used for image memory, a page buffer for character data, and other various purposes. Furthermore, 1-6 is a character generation unit that converts the character code related to output into a character pattern for output, and 1-7 is information for indicating the position of the image to be output, that is, the upper left end and lower right end of the output image range. This is a position storage section that stores information indicating the X and Y coordinates (see FIG. 5). FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the input section 1-3, where 1
31 and 132 are keys used to change numerical values for indicating the image area to be moved; 133 and 1;
34 are keys for starting the process for instructing the upper left point X coordinate SX and Y coordinate SY (see Fig. 5) of the image area to be moved in l1ffi units or dot units, respectively; 136 are keys for starting a process for changing the X coordinate EX and Y coordinate EY of the lower right point of the image area, respectively. 137 and 138
are keys for activating processing for instructing the X coordinate Sx' and Y coordinate SY' of the destination of the image area, respectively. A key 139 is used by the operator to input to the apparatus that the image data movement setting (shift) has been completed. FIG. 3 shows an example of the position storage unit 1-7.The position storage unit 1-7 according to this example is configured to store the various parameters SX, S related to the image area selected in the image data and subjected to the movement process.
Y, EX, and EY (7) storage areas, and storage areas for parameters sx', sy' related to the upper left point of the movement destination, and parameters EX', EY' related to the lower right point are provided. Figure 4 (8), (B) and (C) are, respectively,
7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an image area selection processing procedure, an example of a processing procedure for specifying a moving destination, and an example of a processing procedure when a shift is completed. Further, FIG. 5 is an example of image data related to the processing in FIG. 4(A), FIG. 6 is an example of character data related to composition, FIG. The figure shows an example of the contents of the position storage section 1-7, Figure 9 shows an example of the composite output, and Figures 1O (^) and (B
) are explanatory diagrams respectively showing the usage states of the memory units 1-5 when the processing shown in the fourth figure is performed, and the processing of the tree example will be explained using these diagrams. In the configuration shown in FIG. 1, for example, each time a page buffer of characters stored in the memory section 1-5 is completed, the control section 1-1 converts the character code into a character pattern via the character generation section 1-6. The converted data is combined with previously read image data through the procedure shown in FIG. 4, and sent to the output section 1-2. FIG. 9 shows an example of the output, where the area a' represents image data. In addition, FIG. 5 shows that image data is read from the input device 2,
FIG. 6 is an example of output without processing, and is an example of data sent from the computer 3 being output as is. In this example, after extracting only the area a in FIG. 5 and moving it to the position <a' as shown in FIG. 7,
It is assumed that the output data is combined with the output data of the computer to obtain an output as shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, x and y are the directions of the X and Y coordinates representing the vertical and horizontal directions of the image, and the origin is the upper left end of the output area. Further, 9 is a rectangular region from which extraction is desired, S and E represent its upper left end and lower right end, respectively, and (SX. SY) and (EX, EY) represent its X, respectively. This is the Y coordinate point. Furthermore, a' is the area after moving area a, S' is the upper left edge thereof, and E'' is the lower right edge thereof (sx', sy'). (EX', EY') is the area X , is a point on the Y coordinate. When the operator desires an output as shown in FIG. 9, he test prints an image as shown in FIG. and then roughly estimate how far it will be moved.The units for the X and Y coordinates are mm.Dat numbers or other suitable units can be used.The operator first presses the "SX" key shown in the second figure. When 133 is pressed, the procedure shown in FIG. 4(A) is started, and the current SX value is displayed on the display unit 1-4 in step SAI.
Next, in step SA3, it is determined whether or not the numeric key change key 131 or 132 has been pressed.If it is a process determination, the pressing causes the position storage unit to be changed in step S^5. At the same time as changing the Sx value in 1-7, the display on the display section 1-4 is also changed. After the processing, the process returns to step S3 and waits for key human power.Here, in step S03, If the press of a key other than key 131 or 132 is detected, the process can be terminated and a procedure corresponding to that key can be started. ), but the various parameters of SY. However, if you want to check whether this area a is the area intended by the operator, the output unit 1-
You can transfer data to 2 and perform a test print. If the area is not the intended area, see Figure 4 (8).
You can start a procedure like this and enter the information again. Next, when it is desired to move the area a to the position of the area a' as shown in FIG.
x'" key 137 is pressed to start the procedure shown in FIG. , SX' in the position storage unit 1-7 is slightly rewritten, and in step S07, the EX' value is calculated based on the values of SX, EX, and SX', and the EX' value is rewritten in the position storage unit 1-7.
Step SB3 after rewriting the EX' value in -7
to return to. The SY' value and the EY' value can also be instructed or rewritten in the same manner as the procedure shown in FIG. 4(B). After determining the values SX', SY', EX' and EY' in this way, the area a' and the output from the computer 3 are combined based on the contents of the position storage section 1-7, and the output section 1
-2, and if there is a discrepancy, start the procedure again as shown in Figure 4 (B) and correct the information regarding area a'. After going through the steps shown, the contents of the position storage section 1-7 will be as shown in FIG. 8, for example. When the desired composite output as shown in FIG. 9 is obtained using the various parameters determined above, press the completion key 139 shown in FIG. 2, and follow the procedure shown in FIG. Start up and execute step SCI. That is, at this time, the image memory area 15a in FIG. 1θ(8) is erased from the area other than area a in FIG.
The image memory area 15a' shown in B) is enlarged, and the other memory areas 15b are expanded to 15b' and can be used for other purposes. Then, in step SC3, (F) SX, SY, EX, and EY in the position storage section 1-7 are changed to SX', SY', EX', EY', respectively.
and end the process. As described above, according to this embodiment, the image memory area can be changed locally at the image output position in an interactive manner, and the image output position can be moved, so that the memory can be used effectively. This has the advantage of easily and quickly obtaining the desired composite output. Note that, of course, the present invention is not limited to the upper side and can have various configurations. For example, output section 1
The form -2 can be a digital printer such as a laser beam printer, an inkjet printer, or a thermal printer. In addition to these printers, it may also be a CIIT display, or an external storage device for storing the output of a computer or composite. [Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, image data can be
Since it is possible to change or change the image output position eight times, it is possible to provide an image output device with excellent functionality that can easily and quickly perform editing such as combining image data and character data.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the image output device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the configuration of the input section thereof, and FIG. 3 is an explanation showing an example of the position storage section in FIG. 1. Figures 4 (^) to (C) are flowcharts showing an example of a procedure for changing the memory size of image data, and Figure 5 is an explanation showing an example of image data related to the processing in Figure 4 (A). Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of character data related to composition, Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the mode of movement of the selected image area, and Figure 8 is an example of the contents of the position storage unit. Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the composite output, Figure 1O (^)
and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the usage state of the memory unit when the process shown in the fourth figure is performed. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Image output device, 2... Image input device, 3... Computer, 1-1... Control part, 1-2... Output part, 1-3... Input part, 1 -4...Display section, 1-5...Memory section, 1-6...Character generation section, 1-7...Position storage section, 15a, 15a'...Image memory area, 15b,
15b'...Character etc. area, 131.132...Numeric value change key, 133-138...Processing command key, 139...Complete key. Figure 8 (A) (B) Figure 10

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1) In an image output device that can combine and output separately input image data and data other than the image data,
An image output device comprising: a selection means for accepting a selection of a partial area of the image data; and a setting means for accepting a setting of an output position of the selected partial area.