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Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and storage medium storing a program that select images based on evaluations and lay out a main image on a main slot and a sub image on a sub slot in a template

US10290135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2016
Grant dateMay 14, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/172
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing method in which a feature amount is analyzed for each of a plurality of images as layout target candidates. First and second image evaluations are performed for an image of the plurality of images, in accordance with first and second (different) evaluation criteria. A main image to be laid out on a main slot in a template is selected from the plurality of images based on the first image evaluation for each of the plurality of images. A sub image is selected to be laid out on a sub slot in the template, which is smaller than the main slot, based on the second image evaluation for each of the plurality of images. The main image is laid out on the main slot in the template, and the sub image is laid out on the sub slot in the template.

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