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Image editing apparatus and method and medium on which programs are recorded
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1998-02-18
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Granted: 2001-04-24
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Expires: 2018-02-18
Abstract
Abstract An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from an image input unit to a plurality of pages includes an input unit for inputting the number of images to be laid out on one page, a determination unit for determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input from the input unit and the number of input images, and a layout unit for laying out the images to each page in accordance with the determination made by the determination result.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshinori Koba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:55
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06T; G06T11/00; G06T11/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 117
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said modification means; and setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said modification means; and setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said determination means sets the number of images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input from said input means and the number of the plurality of images, and determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the set number of images for each page.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of images is reduced, as needed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said determination means determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of attribute information attached to each of the images.
Claim 6
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15 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the attribute information is photographic date information.
Claim 7
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The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the attribute information is caption information.
Claim 8
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41 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising analysis means for analyzing the images, and wherein said determination means determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the analysis result on each of the images.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 10
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19 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 11
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The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 12
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The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein said analysis means analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 13
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The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising parameter setting means for inputting parameters for each page to said layout means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
169 words
An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: input means for inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page; grouping means for classifying the plurality of images into groups; determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input from said input means and a number of images in each of the groups; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said means; and wherein setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
169 words
An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: input means for inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page; grouping means for classifying the plurality of images into groups; determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input from said input means and a number of images in each of the groups; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said means; and wherein setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein said determination means sets the number of images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input from said input means and the number of images in each of the groups, and determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the set number of images for each page.
Claim 17
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The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein one of the plurality of images is reduced, as needed.
Claim 18
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The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein said determination means determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of attribute information attached to each of the images.
Claim 19
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The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the attribute information is photographic date information.
Claim 20
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The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the attribute information is caption information.
Claim 21
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The apparatus according to claim 13 , further comprising analysis means for analyzing the images, and wherein said determination means determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the analysis result on each of the images.
Claim 22
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The apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 23
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The apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 24
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The apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 25
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The apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said analysis means analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 26
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The apparatus according to claim 13 , further comprising parameter setting means for inputting parameters for each page to said layout means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
96 words
An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: determining images to be laid out on each page; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determining step, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
96 words
An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: determining images to be laid out on each page; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determining step, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 29
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63 words
The method according to claim 25 , wherein said determination step sets the number of images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input in said input step and the number of the plurality of images, and determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the set number of images for each page.
Claim 30
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The method according to claim 25 , wherein one of the plurality of images is reduced, as needed.
Claim 31
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The method according to claim 25 , wherein said determination step determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of attribute information attached to each of the images.
Claim 32
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The method according to claim 28 , wherein the attribute information is photographic date information.
Claim 33
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The method according to claim 28 , wherein the attribute information is caption information.
Claim 34
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The method according to claim 25 , further comprising an analysis step of analyzing the images, and wherein said determination step determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the analysis result on each of the images.
Claim 35
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The method according to claim 31 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 36
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The method according to claim 31 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 37
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The method according to claim 31 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 38
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The method according to claim 31 , wherein said analysis step analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 39
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The method according to claim 25 , further comprising a parameter setting step of inputting parameters for each page to said layout step.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
135 words
An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page; classifying the plurality of images into groups; determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input in said input step and a number of images in each of the groups; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determining step, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
135 words
An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page; classifying the plurality of images into groups; determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input in said input step and a number of images in each of the groups; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determining step, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 42
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The method according to claim 37 , wherein said determination step sets the number of images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input in said input step and the number of images in each of the groups, and determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the set number of images for each page.
Claim 43
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The method according to claim 37 , wherein one of the plurality of images is reduced, as needed.
Claim 44
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The method according to claim 37 , wherein said determination step determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of attribute information attached to each of the images.
Claim 45
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The method according to claim 40 , wherein the attribute information is photographic date information.
Claim 46
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The method according to claim 40 , wherein the attribute information is caption information.
Claim 47
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The method according to claim 37 , further comprising an analysis step of analyzing the images, and wherein said determination step determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the analysis result on each of the images.
Claim 48
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The method according to claim 43 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 49
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The method according to claim 43 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 50
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The method according to claim 43 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 51
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The method according to claim 43 , wherein said analysis step analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 52
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The method according to claim 37 , further comprising a parameter setting step of inputting parameters for each page to said layout step.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
125 words
A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input by an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
125 words
A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input by an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
63 words
The medium according to claim 49 , wherein said determination function sets the number of images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input by said input function and the number of the plurality of images, and determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the set number of images for each page.
Claim 56
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The medium according to claim 49 , wherein one of the plurality of images is reduced, as needed.
Claim 57
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The medium according to claim 49 , wherein said determination function determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of attribute information attached to each of the images.
Claim 58
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The medium according to claim 52 , wherein the attribute information is photographic date information.
Claim 59
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The medium according to claim 52 , wherein the attribute information is caption information.
Claim 60
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The medium according to claim 49 , wherein said computer is caused to realize an analysis function of analyzing the images, and wherein said determination function determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the analysis result on each of the images.
Claim 61
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The medium according to claim 55 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 62
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The medium according to claim 55 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 63
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The medium according to claim 55 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 64
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The medium according to claim 55 , wherein said analysis function analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 65
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The medium according to claim 49 , wherein said computer is caused to realize a parameter setting function of inputting parameters for each page to said layout function.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
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A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input from an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: an input function of inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page; a grouping function of classifying the plurality of images into groups; a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input by said input function and a number of images in each of the groups; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
172 words
A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input from an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: an input function of inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page; a grouping function of classifying the plurality of images into groups; a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input by said input function and a number of images in each of the groups; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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The medium according to claim 61 , wherein said determination function sets the number of images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input by said input function and the number of images in each of the groups, and determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the set number of images for each page.
Claim 69
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The medium according to claim 61 , wherein one of the plurality of images is reduced, as needed.
Claim 70
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The medium according to claim 61 , wherein said determination function determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of attribute information attached to each of the images.
Claim 71
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The medium according to claim 64 , wherein the attribute information is photographic date information.
Claim 72
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The medium according to claim 64 , wherein the attribute information is caption information.
Claim 73
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The medium according to claim 61 , wherein said computer is caused to realize an analysis function of analyzing the images, and wherein said determination function determines images to be laid out on each page on the basis of the analysis result on each of the images.
Claim 74
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The medium according to claim 67 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 75
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The medium according to claim 67 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 76
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The medium according to claim 67 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 77
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The medium according to claim 67 , wherein said analysis function analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 78
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The medium according to claim 61 , wherein said computer is caused to realize a parameter setting function of inputting parameters for each page to said layout function.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with caption information input by a user upon photographing each of the images; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determinating made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said modification means; and setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
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An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with caption information input by a user upon photographing each of the images; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determinating made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said modification means; and setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: analysis means for analyzing each of the images; determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the analysis result obtained by said analysis means; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said modification means; and setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 82
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An image editing apparatus for laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising: analysis means for analyzing each of the images; determination means for determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the analysis result obtained by said analysis means; layout means for automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made by said determination means, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; modification means for manually modifying the layout patterns in each page determined by said layout means; learning means for learning the layout patterns based on the modification by said modification means; and setting means for setting the initial parameters of said layout means to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning by said learning means.
Claim 83
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The apparatus according to claim 74 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 84
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The apparatus according to claim 74 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 85
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The apparatus according to claim 74 , wherein said analysis means analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 86
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The apparatus according to claim 74 , wherein said analysis means analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 87
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An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with caption information input by a user upon photographing each of the images; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 88
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An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with caption information input by a user upon photographing each of the images; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 89
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An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: analyzing each of the images; determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the analysis result obtained in said analysis step; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determining step, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 90
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An image editing method of laying out a plurality of images input from image input means on a plurality of pages, comprising the steps of: analyzing each of the images; determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the analysis result obtained in said analysis step; automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determining step, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 91
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The method according to claim 80 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 92
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The method according to claim 80 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 93
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The method according to claim 80 , wherein said analysis step analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 94
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The method according to claim 80 , wherein said analysis step analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 95
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A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input from an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with caption information input by a user upon photographing each of the images; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 96
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A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input from an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with caption information input by a user upon photographing each of the images; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 97
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A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input from an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: an analysis function of analyzing each of the images; a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the analysis result obtained by said analysis function; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 98
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A medium storing a program for causing a computer to lay out a plurality of images input from an image input function on a plurality of pages, wherein said computer is caused to realize: an analysis function of analyzing each of the images; a determination function of determining images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the analysis result obtained by said analysis function; a layout function of automatically determining layout patterns of the images in each page in accordance with the determination made at said determination function, based on initial parameters for determining layout patterns; a modification function of manually modifying the layout patterns determined in each page; a learning function of learning the layout patterns based on the modification; and a setting function of setting the initial parameters to perform layout of a next page with reference to the learning.
Claim 99
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The medium according to claim 86 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a hue of each of the images.
Claim 100
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The medium according to claim 86 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a lightness of each of the images.
Claim 101
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The medium according to claim 86 , wherein said analysis function analyzes a chroma of each of the images.
Claim 102
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The medium according to claim 86 , wherein said analysis function analyzes an edge of each of the images.
Claim 103
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The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 104
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The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 105
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The method according to claim 25 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 106
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The method according to claim 37 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 107
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The medium according to claim 49 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 108
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The medium according to claim 61 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 109
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The apparatus according to claim 73 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 110
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The apparatus according to claim 74 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 111
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The method according to claim 79 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 112
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The method according to claim 80 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 113
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The medium according to claim 85 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 114
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The medium according to claim 86 , wherein the layout patterns are determined by using random numbers.
Claim 115
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The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising input means for inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page, wherein said determination means determines images to be laid out on each page in accordance with the number input from said input means and a number of the plurality of images.
Claim 116
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The method according to claim 25 , further comprising an input step of inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page, wherein images to be laid out on each page are determined in accordance with the number input in said input step and a number of the plurality of images.
Claim 117
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The medium according to claim 49 , further comprising an input function of inputting a number of images to be laid out on one page, wherein images to be laid out on each page are determined in accordance with the number input by said input function and a number of the plurality of images.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-04-23 | 2004-10-23 | 2005-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-04-23 | 2008-10-23 | 2009-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-04-23 | 2012-10-23 | 2013-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |