Abstract: The image processing apparatus includes an image processing section for executing at least one image processing operation with respect to digital image data and a set value chancing device for selecting a plurality of image processing conditions as to said at least one image processing operation from among plural levels or plural combinations which are typically preset of image processing conditions, and changing set values of the plurality of image processing conditions from previously set values into the selected plurality of image processing conditions. The customized printing system includes the image processing apparatus, an image input apparatus and an image output apparatus. The image processing apparatus is capable of executing the image processing operation or operations in response to a printing order customized by a customer, and the system is capable of forming a print which may reflect the requests from the customer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image processing apparatus, an image processing method and a recording medium for positioning a facial region at a predetermined position in a trimming region at a predetermined size ratio. A position of a top-of-head portion of a person in an image is detected. A vertical direction position of a chin of the person is estimated. A vertical direction position and a size of the trimming region is designated such that a vertical direction size ratio of an overhead region/the facial region/an under-jaw region is a predetermined ratio determined for each type of ID photo. A horizontal direction position and the size of the trimming region are designated such that the aspect ratio of the trimming region coincides an aspect ratio corresponding to the type of identification. The designated trimming region is overlayed on the image and displayed.

Abstract: A reproducing apparatus and method for recording/reproducing record information to perform an information recording medium. A drive is provided for recording/reproducing recorded information to/from the information recording medium, and a non-volatile memory memorizes an identifier of the information recording medium loaded on the drive and position information indicative of a position on the information recording medium where the drive records/reproduces the information therefrom. The position information is renewed at one of a predetermined time and a predetermined period.

Abstract: A reproducing apparatus and method for reproducing recorded information recorded on an information recording medium. A drive is provided for reproducing the recorded information from the information recording medium. A non-volatile memory is provided for memorizing at least two informations, each including an identifier of the information recording medium, and position information indicative of a position on the recording medium, where the drive is reproducing, while maintaining correspondence with each other therebetween. A controller is provided for deciding on whether the identifier is memorized or not in the non-volatile memory, which is coincident with an identifier reproduced from the information medium by the drive previously. The recorded information is reproduced from the information recording medium loaded onto the drive.

Abstract: A drive unit connecting system for connecting a drive unit for an optical information/data recording medium to a reproducing apparatus serving as a destined host apparatus through the medium of a general-purpose interface is designed to inhibit normal operation when the drive unit is connected to other apparatus than the destined one without employing expensive IC chips dedicated for authentication. The drive unit connecting system enables a drive unit to be connected to only a proper reproducing apparatus through a general-purpose interface by performing software-based processing on either one of command(s) or parameter(s) or alternatively on both of the command(s) and the parameter(s).

Abstract: A reproducing apparatus and method for recording/reproducing record information to perform an information recording medium. A drive is provided for recording/reproducing recorded information to/from the information recording medium, and a non-volatile memory memorizes an identifier of the information recording medium loaded on the drive and position information indicative of a position on the information recording medium where the drive records/reproduces the information therefrom. The position information is renewed at one of a predetermined time and a predetermined period.

Abstract: A reproducing apparatus and method for reproducing recorded information recorded on an information recording medium. A drive is provided for reproducing the recorded information from the information recording medium. A non-volatile memory is provided for memorizing at least two informations, each including an identifier of the information recording medium, and position information indicative of a position on the recording medium, where the drive is reproducing, while maintaining correspondence with each other therebetween. A controller is provided for deciding on whether the identifier is memorized or not in the non-volatile memory, which is coincident with an identifier reproduced from the information medium by the drive previously. The recorded information is reproduced from the information recording medium loaded onto the drive.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image processing apparatus, an image processing method and a recording medium for positioning a facial region at a predetermined position in a trimming region at a predetermined size ratio. A position of a top-of-head portion of a person in an image is detected. A vertical direction position of a chin of the person is estimated. A vertical direction position and a size of the trimming region is designated such that a vertical direction size ratio of an overhead region/the facial region/an under-jaw region is a predetermined ratio determined for each type of ID photo. A horizontal direction position and the size of the trimming region are designated such that the aspect ratio of the trimming region coincides an aspect ratio corresponding to the type of identification. The designated trimming region is overlayed on the image and displayed.

Abstract: A reproducing or reproducing/recording apparatus of an optical information recording medium, wherein identifier information obtained by reading out the information from the optical information recording medium with a drive 1a, video/audio information, and information indicative of reproducing position are memorized into a work memory 3, and the identifier information and the information indicative of reproducing position, which are memorized in the work memory, are read out to be stored into a non-volatile memory 9 on the basis of interruption instruction outputted from a interruption instruction means 4 at a desired time duration or period. With such the construction, it is possible to obtain the reproduction of the medium directly form when electric power including electric power supply is turned ON, even if the electric power supply is abruptly turned OFF or a stopped, and further if a power button is turned OFF with forgetting an operation of a last memory instruction key.

Abstract: The image processing apparatus includes an image processing section for executing at least one image processing operation with respect to digital image data and a set value chancing device for selecting a plurality of image processing conditions as to said at least one image processing operation from among plural levels or plural combinations which are typically preset of image processing conditions, and changing set values of the plurality of image processing conditions from previously set values into the selected plurality of image processing conditions. The customized printing system includes the image processing apparatus, an image input apparatus and an image output apparatus. The image processing apparatus is capable of executing the image processing operation or operations in response to a printing order customized by a customer, and the system is capable of forming a print which may reflect the requests from the customer.