Abstract: An image input apparatus includes an image sensor having a two-diminsional photosensitive surface for converting each of two-dimensional image segments into which an image is divided, in a predetermined sequence, to provide digital information regarding each of the image segments.

Abstract: A picture reading apparatus is disclosed which comprises a camera which converts a picture to be read to an electric signal, a supporting member for supporting the camera movably, and a voice input unit. A control device serves to minimize the output from the voice input unit during movement of the supporting member. Thus while a mechanism for moving the camera is in operation, the output from the voice input unit is minimized to suppress the output of operational noise. Video output is inhibited during camera movement.

Abstract: A still image trimming apparatus is disclosed which is capable of automatically creating a video signal representing a still image within an area set by a trimming frame while displaying, on a monitor device, a combined image comprising a still image in a photographic or similar print and the trimming frame for setting the trimming area superimposed on the still image. Also, in the still image trimming apparatus, in trimming and recording onto a recording medium, the divisional images of a still image corresponding to the structure of a multi-screen comprising a plurality of display screen arranged from a plane manner, without cutting a still image recorded from a photographic or a similar print into equal parts, the still image can be trimmed to correspond with the structure of the multi-screen device while monitoring a multi-image on the screen of the monitor device.