JP2001143055A - Non-degrading image printing system by computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an innovative non-degrading image printing system using a computer, capable of printing an original image by automatically performing image editing processing, based on stored editing history in the case of printing and minimizing degradation of print quality, even if irreversible conversion to cause image degradation is used by a simple system. SOLUTION: This non-degrading image printing system by the computer is provided with automatic two-image registration mechanism for registering two images, i.e., the original image to be a registering object and an image for editing which is the same as the original image or formed by copying the original image in total, when image data to which the image editing processing is performed by the computer is registered, and is constituted so that the image editing processing is performed to the image for editing, is provided with editing history storage mechanism to store editing history of the image editing processing and printing mechanism for automatic history image editing processing not to print the image for editing but to print an image formed by performing the image editing processing to the original image according to the editing history stored by the editing history storage mechanism, when the image formed by performing the image editing processing is printed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a Joint Photographic Experts Group, which is a method for compressing and storing images when printing images edited by a computer.
The present invention relates to a computer-based image non-deteriorating printing system capable of minimizing the deterioration of print quality even by using an irreversible conversion such as JPEG.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When reading and registering (saving) an image in an irreversible conversion method such as JPEG, the image quality gradually deteriorates. Therefore, when reading, image editing, and saving are repeated, when the image that has been finally edited is printed, the image quality is lower than that of the original image (see FIG. 2).

That is, in general image editing software, since the image to be edited is the image to be printed, there is no way to cope with the above-described image quality deterioration. Therefore, the print quality is reduced.

[0004] On the other hand, if the image is stored by the reversible conversion method, the image quality does not deteriorate, but since the file size becomes large, many images cannot be stored.

The present invention finds such a problem in the conventional image editing processing, and can solve this problem automatically with a simple system. Provide a revolutionary computer non-deteriorating printing system that can automatically perform image editing processing based on the editing history in which the original image was saved and print it, and minimize the deterioration of print quality. It is intended to be.

[0006]

The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0007] When registering image data to be subjected to image editing processing by a computer, automatic two-image registration for registering an original image to be registered and an editing image that is the same as or copied from the original image. An image editing process is performed on the editing image, and an editing history storing mechanism for storing an editing history of the image editing process is provided. An image non-deteriorating printing system by a computer, comprising: an automatic history image editing processing printing mechanism for printing an image obtained by performing image editing processing of an original image according to an editing history stored by the editing history storing mechanism instead of a use image. It is related to.

The image non-deteriorating printing system by a computer according to claim 1, wherein the registration of the editing image to be subjected to the image editing process adopts an irreversible conversion method.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of the present invention (how to implement the invention) will be briefly described with reference to the drawings, showing the operational effects thereof.

For example, when registering image data in a digital album, two are registered: the image itself (original image) and an editing image of the same image as the original image. The editing process is performed only on the editing image. The type and parameter value of the executed editing content are stored as an editing history. And
At the time of printing, the original image in the state at the time of image registration is again automatically edited based on the value of the editing history, and this is used as a print image. As a result, printing can be performed in a state where deterioration of image quality is minimized.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A non-deteriorating image printing system by a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

When an image is finished as one work, it is often edited and saved many times, and edited over many days. However, when the image is stored by the irreversible conversion method, the image quality gradually deteriorates. If the image is saved by the reversible conversion method, the image quality does not deteriorate, but since the file size becomes large, many images cannot be saved. However, with this system, many images can be saved with a smaller file size, and the edited result can be printed with almost no deterioration in image quality, so that more people can enjoy the print result. Can be.

That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, when registering image data to be subjected to image editing processing with a personal computer, for example, when importing image data with a scanner or the like, the original image to be registered is An automatic two-image registration mechanism is provided for registering two combined editing images obtained by copying the original image.

The image editing process is configured to be performed on the editing image, and includes an editing history storage mechanism for storing an editing history of the image editing process.

Further, when printing the image after the image editing processing, the original image registered according to the editing history stored by the editing history storing mechanism, not the editing image, is automatically subjected to the image editing processing again. An automatic history image editing processing printing mechanism for printing this as a print image is provided.

Therefore, by using the irreversible conversion method, a large number of images can be stored with a smaller file size for the registration of the editing image to be subjected to the image editing process. Printing can be performed without deterioration.

[0017]

The present invention is constructed as described above.
Even when using irreversible conversion that causes image quality degradation with a simple system, when printing, the image is automatically edited based on the editing history that saved the original image and printed, minimizing print quality degradation. An image non-deteriorating printing system using an innovative computer that can be minimized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory view of a conventional example.

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Claims (2)

[Claims] When registering image data to be subjected to image editing processing by a computer, an automatic registration method for registering two images including an original image to be registered and an editing image which is the same as or copied from the original image. An image registration mechanism is provided, and the image editing process is configured to be performed on the editing image,
An editing history storage mechanism for storing an editing history of the image editing processing is provided. When an image subjected to the image editing processing is printed, the original image is not stored in the editing history but in accordance with the editing history stored by the editing history storing mechanism. An image non-deteriorating printing system using a computer, comprising an automatic history image editing processing printing mechanism for printing an edited image. 2. An image non-deteriorating printing system by a computer according to claim 1, wherein the registration of the editing image to be subjected to the image editing process adopts an irreversible conversion method.