Printing method of printing an image based on the position of a face area detected on the image, a photo-printing system and digital camera adapted to the method
US8325380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0013
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of printing an image and a photo printing system and a digital camera adapted for the printing method are provided. The method of printing an image is a printing method for outputting through a photo printer an image stored in an image storage device. The method includes: setting a temporary printing area on an image to be printed; determining whether or not an option for Paper-full printing in which no space is left on a printing material, is selected; if the Paper-full print option is selected, detecting a face area photographed on the image; determining whether or not the detected face area is included in a printing area; and according to the determination result, adjusting a printing area so that the face area can be included in the printing area.
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