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Image processing device for determining a display position of an annotation

US9996516B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2012
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T11/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an image processing device capable of displaying an annotation in an appropriate position. An image obtaining unit obtains an image. An annotation target information obtaining unit obtains annotation target information for indicating an annotation target to which to add an annotation, the annotation target being including in the image. An annotation information obtaining unit obtains annotation information indicating an annotation. A display position determination unit determines a display position of the annotation based on the position or the area of the annotation target. A data output unit outputs data on the image with the annotation displayed in the display position determined by the display position determination unit.

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