JPH11191157A - Image processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide an image processing apparatus capable of performing highly accurate processing in a short time. An image processing apparatus stores first image data output from a camera in a first frame memory (step S5), and shifts the position of the first image data by “１ ／ pixel” with respect to the first image data. The obtained second image data is stored in the second frame memory (step S10). And the first
After setting the readout range based on the image data (step S12), the first image data and the second image data are read out within the readout range and combined to create combined data, and based on the combined data. To detect the position information of the recognition target (step S14).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus for processing first image data and second image data in which pixels are displaced from the first image data.

[0002]

For example, there is a component mounting apparatus in which an electronic component is sucked by a nozzle and mounted on a printed wiring board. In the case of this configuration, after the electronic component is imaged by the two-dimensional fixed camera, the electronic component is moved in each dimension by “方向 pixel” and imaged again. Then, the suction posture of the electronic component is detected based on the combined data of the first image data and the second image data, and the transport amount of the nozzle is adjusted according to the detection result of the suction posture.

FIG. 13 schematically shows an image processing apparatus for synthesizing the first image data and the second image data. FIG. 13A shows a first frame in which the first image data is stored. (B) is a second frame memory in which the second image data is stored. (D)
Is a virtual third frame memory, and the third frame memory is obtained by combining the first frame memory and the second frame memory as shown in FIG.

In the above configuration, each address F3 (V, H) of the third frame memory has, as shown in FIG.
The address F1 (V, H) of the first frame memory and the address F2 (V, H) of the second frame memory are associated with each other, and the image data stored at the address F1 (V, H) and the address F2 By adding the image data stored in (V, H) to each address F3 (V, H), synthesized data having a high resolution and a high gradation is created (so-called image shifting method). However, since the number of addresses F3 (V, H) is large and the number of data additions is increased, the processing time becomes longer.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus capable of synthesizing image data in a short time and capable of recognizing a target object with high accuracy. To provide.

[0006]

An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing device outputs first image data and second image data in which pixels are displaced from the first image data. A first storage unit that stores first image data output from the imaging unit; a second storage unit that stores second image data output from the imaging unit;
Setting means for setting a processing range based on the first image data stored in the first storage means or the second image data stored in the second storage means; and It is characterized in that it comprises a combining means for reading out the first image data and the second image data from the second storage means within the processing range and combining them.

According to the above means, the first image data and the second image data are synthesized, so that highly accurate recognition can be performed based on the synthesized data. And the first
Image data and the second image data are read out and combined within the processing range, so that the processing time of the image data is shortened.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus, the first image data and the second image data are stored in the first storage means and the second storage means in this order, and the setting means is provided with the second image data. It is characterized in that the processing range is set based on the first image data while the image data is being stored. According to the above means, the time required for storing the second image data can be used efficiently, so that the processing time is further reduced.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the image processing apparatus, the imaging operation of the second image data, the storing operation of the second image data, the setting operation of the processing range, and the synthesizing operation of the image data are performed based on an external signal. It is characterized by having a selection execution means for selectively executing. According to the above-described means, for example, when the shape of the recognition target is simple and it is not necessary to perform a precise recognition operation, the recognition process can be performed using only the first image data. Is done.

[0010]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a component mounting apparatus. First, in FIG. 5, the stage 1a of the robot 1 is driven by an X servo motor, a Y servo motor, and a θ servo motor (all not shown) as driving sources in the X direction (left-right direction in the drawing) and the Y direction (front-back direction in the drawing). , Θ direction (rotational direction about a vertical line extending in the vertical direction as an axis), and the stage 1a
Is provided with a suction nozzle 2 so as to be vertically movable.

A host controller 3 is connected to the X servo motor, the Y servo motor, and the θ servo motor.
The host controller 3 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, and executes the following operations based on a control program stored in advance. The stage 1a is moved in the X direction and the Y direction, and the nozzle 2 is transported onto a parts feeder (not shown). The nozzle 2 is lowered and raised, and the electronic component 4 set in the parts feeder is sucked and taken out by the nozzle 2. The stage 1a is moved in the X direction and the Y direction, and the nozzle 2 is transported onto the printed wiring board 5. The nozzle 2 is lowered, and the electronic component 4 is pressed against the printed wiring board 5 and mounted. An adhesive and cream solder are applied to the printed wiring board 5 in advance, and the electronic component 4 is fixed and connected to the printed wiring board 5 by being pressed onto the adhesive and cream solder.

Below the robot 1, a camera 6 corresponding to an image pickup means is provided. This camera 6 is a CCD 2
A three-dimensional camera, and a host controller 3
Supplies a stop signal to the robot 1 when the electronic component 4 is transferred onto the printed wiring board 5. Then, after the electronic component 4 is stopped on the camera 6 to capture an image, the electronic component 4 is moved by “「 pixel ”in the X direction and the Y direction and captured again.

The camera 6 continuously performs exposure as shown in FIG. 3A, and receives an analog signal including a synchronization signal from the camera 6 as shown in FIG. 3B. Image data is continuously output based on the synchronization signal. For example, when the electronic component 4 is imaged during the exposure period C, the first image data is transferred within the next exposure period D. During this exposure period D, the stage 1a operates to move the electronic component 4 to "1/1 /
The electronic component 4 shifted by “１ ／ pixel” in the next exposure period E is imaged,
This second image data is transferred within the next exposure period F.

FIGS. 6A and 7A show image data of the electronic component 4. FIG. 6A shows a rectangular chip component such as a resistor and a capacitor as the electronic component 4. FIG. FIG. 7A illustrates a flat package component such as an LSI.

The image processing device 7 shown in FIG. 5 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, and processes the first image data and the second image data from the camera 6 to process the electronic component 4. Position information such as a center position, an existence range, a boundary position, and a contour is detected. Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the image processing device 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The first image data and the second image data from the camera 6 are provided to an A / D converter 8. This A
The / D converter 8 converts the first image data and the second image data into digital signals, and the first image data is transmitted from the A / D converter 8 through the first data switch 9 The second image data supplied to the first frame memory 10 is supplied from the A / D converter 8 to the second data switch 1.
1 to the second frame memory 12.

The recording address generator 13 generates a first recording image address signal and a second recording image based on a synchronization signal included in the first image data and a synchronization signal included in the second image data. An address signal is generated. The first recording image address signal is supplied to the first frame memory 10 through the first address switch 14, and the second recording image address signal is supplied to the second frame image signal. The address is supplied to the second frame memory 12 through the address switch 15.

The first frame memory 10 corresponds to first storage means for recording the first image data, and each pixel data of the first image data is stored in the first frame memory 10 in FIG.
As shown in (1), the image is recorded at the address F1 (V, H) determined by the first video image address signal. The second frame memory 12 corresponds to a second storage unit that records the second image data, and each pixel data of the second image data is, as shown in FIG. The address F2 (V, V) determined by the second video image address signal
H).

It should be noted that the first frame memory 10 has
(A), the address F1 (V, H) of "4.times.4 = 16" is set, and the second frame memory 12
As shown in FIG. 3B, "4.times.4 = 16 addresses" F2 (V, H) are set in the address field. (D) shows a virtual third frame memory. The third frame memory is obtained by superimposing the first frame memory 10 and the second frame memory 12 as shown in FIG. 3C, and the third frame memory has “7 × 7 = 49 addresses F3 (V, H) are set.

Various processing programs are written in the program memory 16 of FIG. 2, and the CPU 17 stores the data stored in the first frame memory 10 in the program memory 1.
Along with processing based on the processing program of No. 6, the center position, outline and the like of the electronic component 4 are detected, and the detected data is written into the main memory 18.

The address converter 19 records an address conversion table as shown in FIG.
This address conversion table includes an address F3 (V, H) of the third frame memory, an address F1 (V, H) of the first frame memory 10, and an address F2 (V, H) of the second frame memory 12. And C
The PU 17 reads the address F1 (V, H) and the address F2 (V, H) corresponding to the address F3 (V, H) from the address conversion table.

When the CPU 17 reads the address F1 (V, H) and the address F2 (V, H), it reads the address F1 (V, H).
The pixel data corresponding to (V, H) is read out from the first frame memory 10 and supplied from the first data switch 9 to the data combiner 20. At the same time, the address F2 (H,
V) is stored in the second frame memory 12
From the second data switch 11 to the data combiner 20. Then, the data synthesizer 20 adds the pixel data from the first frame memory 10 and the pixel data from the second frame memory 12 to create synthesized data. The data synthesizer 20 corresponds to a synthesizing unit, and is mainly configured by an adder.

The CPU 17 corresponds to a setting means, reads out the detection data of the electronic component 4 written in the main memory 18, and reads out a read range (processing range) which is larger by 2 to 3 pixels than the outer shape of the electronic component 4. ) Is set. FIG. 6B
7 (b) shows the read range α set by the CPU 17 by a two-dot chain line. When the read range α is set, the CPU 17 sets the address F3 (V,
H) to the address converter 19 to repeat the above operation. Then, the contour and the like of the electronic component 4 are detected based on the combined data within the readout range, and given to the host controller 3. Note that reference numeral 21 in FIG. 2 indicates an input / output interface of the image processing apparatus 7.

As shown in FIG. 5, a camera 22 corresponding to imaging means is mounted on the stage 1a of the robot 1. The camera 22 is a CCD two-dimensional camera. The host controller 3 sends a stop signal to the robot 1 when the electronic component 4 is transported onto the printed wiring board 5. Then, the camera 22 is connected to the printed wiring board 5.
Is stopped on the fiducial mark 5a (see FIG. 8), and the fiducial mark 5a is imaged.

When the host controller 3 picks up an image of the fiducial mark (positioning mark, reference mark) 5a, it drives the robot 1 to move the camera 22 in the X and Y directions by "1/2 pixel". The fiducial mark 5a is imaged again. FIG. 8A shows image data of the fiducial mark 5a.

The camera 22, like the camera 6, continuously outputs analog image data including a synchronization signal on the basis of the synchronization signal. For example, the fiducial mark 5a is exposed during the exposure period C in FIG. When the image is taken, this first
Is transferred during the next exposure period D. The stage 1 is conveyed during this exposure period D, and a fiducial mark 5a shifted by “１ ／ pixel” is picked up in the next exposure period E, and the second image data is stored in the next exposure period F Will be transferred within.

The image processing device 7 includes a first
And the second image data are synthesized by the above-described procedure. At this time, the reading range is set based on the first image data, and the position of the center position, the existing range, the boundary position, the contour, etc. of the fiducial mark 5a is determined based on the creation of the combined data within the reading range. The information is detected and given to the host controller 3. Then, the host controller 3 adjusts the transport amount of the stage 1a and the rotation amount of the nozzle 2 based on the detection data of the electronic component 4 and the detection data of the fiducial mark 5a, and places the electronic component 4 in the normal posture in the fiducial position. Press on the mark 5a.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a control program written in the program memory 16 of the image processing apparatus 7. The CPU 17 stores image data from the camera 6 and image data from the camera 22 in the control program shown in FIG. , The electronic component 4 and the fiducial mark 5a are recognized. Since the operation of recognizing the electronic component 4 and the operation of recognizing the fiducial mark 5a are the same, the operation of recognizing the electronic component 4 will be described below as a representative.

When the electronic controller 4 stops the electronic component 4 on the camera 6, the host controller 3 sends a recognition instruction signal to the CPU 17. Then, the CPU 17 proceeds from step S1 in FIG. 1 to step S2, determines that the electronic component 4 is imaged in the first exposure period (for example, the exposure period C) from the reception of the recognition instruction signal, and proceeds to step S3. .

The CPU 17 determines in step S3 that the exposure period C
When the end of the exposure period is determined, the process proceeds to step S4, where an exposure end signal is given to the host controller 3 to notify the end of the exposure period C. Then, the host controller 3 transports the stage 1 a of the robot 1 and moves the electronic component 4 with respect to the camera 6.

When the CPU 17 notifies the host controller 3 of the end of the exposure period C, the process proceeds to step S5,
The first image data and the first image address signal for recording are supplied to the first frame memory 10, and recording of the first image data is started, and the process proceeds to step S6. Here, when the electronic component 4 moves by “１ ／ pixel” and a movement end signal of the electronic component 4 is given from the host computer 3,
The process shifts to step S7, determines that the electronic component 4 is imaged again in the next exposure period (for example, the exposure period E), and shifts to step S8.

At step S8, the CPU 17 detects the contour of the electronic component 4 using only the first image data stored in the first frame memory 10. Then, the process shifts to step S9 to determine the end of the exposure period E. Here, when the end of the exposure period E is determined,
The process proceeds to step S10, and the processing operation of the first image data is interrupted. Then, the second image data and the second image address signal for recording are given to the second frame memory 12, and the recording of the second image data is started.
Move to.

At step S11, the CPU 17 resumes the processing of the first image data and detects the contour of the electronic component 4. Then, the process proceeds to step S12, and after setting the reading range of the combined data based on the detection data, the process proceeds to step S13. The processing performed in steps S8 and S11 scans the entire first image data. However, since the number of pixels is small, the detection time is short.

When the CPU 17 determines in step S13 that the transfer of the second image data has been completed, the process proceeds to step S14, where the virtual address F3 (V, H) is provided to the address converter 19 within the detection range, and Address F1 of the first frame memory 10 corresponding to F3 (V, H)
(V, H) and the address F2 (V, H) of the second frame memory 12 are detected.

When the CPU 17 detects the address F1 (V, H) and the address F2 (V, H), the CPU 17 detects the address F1 (V, H).
1 pixel data and address F2 corresponding to (V, H)
The pixel data corresponding to (V, H) is read out from the first frame memory 10 and the second frame memory 12 and given to the data combiner 20 to create combined data. Then, composite data is created for each address F3 (V, H) within the read range, and when the outline of the electronic component 4 is detected based on the composite data, the process proceeds to step S15, and the detected data is provided to the host computer 3. .

According to the above embodiment, since the first image data and the second image data output from the camera 6 are synthesized by the "image shifting method", the suction attitude of the electronic component 4 is determined based on the synthesized data. Detected with high accuracy. In addition, since the first image data and the second image data output from the camera 22 are combined by the "image shifting method", the position of the fiducial mark 5a is detected with high accuracy.
For this reason, the mounting accuracy of the electronic component 4 on the printed wiring board 5 is increased, and the reliability is improved. With this,
The yield of the printed wiring board 5 is improved, and the size of the printed wiring board 5 is reduced. In addition, since the first image data and the second image data are read and combined within the processing range, the processing time of the image data is reduced.

Further, while the second image data is being stored, the position information of the electronic component 4 and the diffuse mark 5a is detected based on the first image data, and the processing range of the combined data is set. Therefore, there is no need to wait until the second image data is stored to detect the position information and the processing range, and the time required for storing the second image data is efficiently used. It is further shortened.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, only different members will be described. The type of the electronic component 4 and the type of the control program are stored in the program memory 16 of the image processing device 7 in association with each other, and the CPU 17 receives type data for specifying the type of the electronic component 4 from the host controller 3. Then, referring to the data stored in the program memory 16, it is determined whether to perform the image processing precisely or coarsely.

For example, when the type data specifies an electronic component 4 having a complicated shape, the CPU 17 executes image processing according to the flowchart of FIG.
Are detected based on the composite data. If the type data specifies an electronic component 4 having a simple shape, image processing is executed in accordance with the flowchart of FIG. 9, and the contour and the like of the electronic component 4 are detected based on only the first image data. Then, based on the precise position information of the fiducial mark 5a and the coarse position information of the electronic component 4,
The transport amount of the stage 1a and the rotation amount of the nozzle 2 are adjusted, and the electronic component 4 is placed in the normal posture and the fiducial mark 5 is
Press on a. Hereinafter, the flowchart of FIG. 9 will be described in detail.

When receiving the recognition instruction signal from the host controller 3, the CPU 17 proceeds from step S21 to step S22, and after determining that the electronic component 4 is imaged in the first exposure period after receiving the recognition instruction signal, Move to step S23. Then, the end of the exposure period is detected, and the process proceeds to step S24, and the end of the transfer of the first image data is detected, and the process proceeds to step S25. Here, the first
When the contour or the like of the electronic component 4 is detected based on the image data, the process proceeds to step S26, and the detection result is given to the host controller 3.

According to the above-described embodiment, the host controller 3 performs the imaging operation of the second image data, the storage operation of the second image data, the operation of setting the processing range, and the operation of synthesizing the image data.
Selectively performed based on signals from For this reason, when the shape of the electronic component 4 is simple and it is not necessary to perform a precise recognition operation, the recognition processing can be performed using only the first image data, so that the image processing is made more efficient.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, only different members will be described. First, FIG.
, The stage 23a of the robot 23 moves in the X and Y directions using an X servo motor and a Y servo motor (both not shown) as driving sources,
A nozzle 24 is mounted on the stage 23a so as to be vertically movable.

The nozzle 24 discharges an adhesive, and the host controller 3 executes the following operations based on a control program stored in advance to apply the adhesive on the printed wiring board 5. The stage 23a is moved in the X direction and the Y direction, and the nozzle 24 is transported onto the printed circuit board 5. After the nozzle 24 is lowered and the adhesive is applied to the printed wiring board 5, the nozzle 24 is raised.

A camera 25 corresponding to an image pickup means is mounted on the stage 23a. This camera 25 is CC
The host controller 3 stops the camera 25 on the fiducial mark 5 a of the printed wiring board 5 and outputs a recognition instruction signal to the image processing device 7.

When the recognition instruction signal is given, the image processing device 7 picks up an image of the fiducial mark 5a, detects the center position and the like of the fiducial mark 5a based on the first image data. The processing range is set based on the above. Then, after reading and synthesizing the first image data and the second image data within the processing range, the position information of the fiducial mark 5 a is detected based on the synthesized data and provided to the host controller 3. Then, the host controller 3 adjusts the transport amount of the nozzle 24 based on the detection result of the image processing device 7 and
Apply the adhesive precisely to the upper predetermined position.

The host controller 3 moves the stage 23a in the X and Y directions at the time of trial
4 is conveyed onto the printed wiring board 5. Then, the nozzle 24 is lowered to apply the adhesive to the printed wiring board 5, and then the nozzle 24 is raised. Then, the camera 25 is moved onto the printed circuit board 5 and outputs a recognition instruction signal to the image processing device 7.

When the recognition instruction signal is given, the image processing device 7 takes an image of the adhesive, detects the center position, the diameter and the like of the adhesive based on the first image data, and then, based on the detection result. Set the processing range. 11A shows image data of the adhesive 26 output from the camera 25,
The two-dot chain line α in (b) is a processing range set by the CPU 17.

After setting the processing range, the image processing device 7 reads out the first image data and the second image data within the processing range and combines them, and then determines the diameter and the like of the adhesive 26 based on the combined data. Detected and given to the host controller 3. Then, based on the detection result from the image processing device 7, the host controller 3
6 is adjusted to optimize the diameter of the adhesive 26.

According to the above embodiment, the printed wiring board 5
Since the adhesive 26 can be applied accurately on the top, the electronic component 4 is accurately pressed on the adhesive 26 when the electronic component 4 is mounted. Therefore, the electronic component 4 is securely fixed to the printed wiring board 5, so that the reliability is improved. In addition, since the application area of the adhesive 26 can be accurately set, the electronic component 4 is securely fixed to the printed wiring board 5 from this point, and the reliability is improved.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, only different members will be described. Stage 27 of robot 27
The reference character a moves in the X direction using an X servo motor (not shown) as a drive source, and a squeegee 28 is mounted on the stage 27a.

The stage 29a of the robot 29 moves in the X, Y, and θ directions using an X servo motor, a Y servo motor, and a θ servo motor (all not shown) as driving sources. The printed wiring board 5 is set, and a metal mask 30 is mounted on the printed wiring board 5.

Openings are formed in the metal mask 30 corresponding to the lands of the printed wiring board 5. Then, cream solder is applied to the left end of the metal mask 30, and the host controller 3 controls the stage 29a.
The following operation is repeated while changing the position of X in the X, Y, and θ directions. The stage 27 a is transported in the X direction, and the squeegee 28 is used to wipe the metal mask 30. Then, the cream solder on the metal mask 30 is applied to the land of the printed wiring board 5 through the opening of the metal mask 30.

On the side of the robot 27, a camera 31 corresponding to an imaging means is provided. This camera 31 is C
The host controller 3 stops the fiducial mark 5a of the printed wiring board 5 below the camera 31 in accordance with the movement of the stage 29a of the robot 29. Output recognition signal.

When the recognition instruction signal is given, the image processing device 7 picks up an image of the fiducial mark 5a, detects the center position and the like of the fiducial mark 5a based on the first image data. The processing range is set based on the above. Then, after reading and synthesizing the first image data and the second image data within the processing range, the position information of the fiducial mark 5 a is detected based on the synthesized data and provided to the host controller 3. Then, the host controller 3 shifts the stage 29a in the X, Y, and θ directions while adjusting the transport amount of the stage 29a, and applies the cream solder accurately on the lands of the printed wiring board 5.

According to the above embodiment, the printed wiring board 5
Can be applied accurately to the land, so that the electronic component 4 is accurately pressed onto the cream solder when mounting the electronic component 4. Therefore, the electronic component 4 is securely fixed to the printed wiring board 5, so that the reliability is improved.

In the first to fourth embodiments, the processing range is set based on the first image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the processing range is set based on the second image data. A range may be set.

In the first to fourth embodiments,
The operation of setting the processing range, the operation of capturing image data, the operation of storing image data, and the like are performed based on the software configuration of the microcomputer, but may be performed by a hardware configuration (electric circuit). In the first to fourth embodiments, the host controller 3 and the image processing device 7
Are independent of each other, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the image processing device 7 includes the stages 1a, 23a, 27a,
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the transport control is performed on 29a and the like.

[0058]

As is clear from the above description, the image processing apparatus of the present invention has the following effects. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first image data and the second image data are read out within the processing range and synthesized, so that the synthesis of the image data can be performed in a short time, and furthermore, the object data can be obtained. Highly accurate recognition becomes possible.

According to the second aspect, the processing range is set based on the first image data during the storage of the second image data, so that the time required for storing the second image data is efficient. And the processing time of the image data is further reduced. According to the means described in claim 3, when the shape of the recognition target is simple and there is no need to perform a precise recognition operation, the first
Since the recognition process can be performed using only the image data, the image processing is made more efficient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing control contents of an image processing apparatus).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an image processing apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a timing chart of image processing.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an image shifting method.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a component mounting apparatus.

FIG. 6A is a diagram showing image data of an electronic component,
(B) is a diagram showing a processing range of image data.

FIG. 7A is a diagram showing image data of another electronic component;
(B) is a diagram showing a processing range of image data.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing image data of a reference mark,
(B) is a diagram showing a processing range of image data.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the present invention (a flowchart illustrating another control content of the image processing apparatus).

FIG. 10 is a view showing a third embodiment of the present invention (a view schematically showing an adhesive application device).

FIG. 11A is a diagram showing image data of an adhesive;
(B) is a diagram showing a processing range of image data.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention (a view schematically showing a cream solder applying apparatus).

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an image shifting method.

[Explanation of symbols]

6 is a camera (imaging means), 7 is an image processing device, 10 is a first frame memory (first storage means), 12 is a second frame memory (second storage means), and 17 is a CPU (setting means). , Selection execution means), 20 is a data synthesizer (synthesis means), 22 is a camera (imaging means), 25 is a camera (imaging means), and 31 is a camera (imaging means).

Claims (3)

[Claims] An imaging unit that outputs first image data and second image data whose pixels are displaced from the first image data; and stores first image data output from the imaging unit. A first storage unit that stores the second image data output from the imaging unit; a first storage unit that stores the first image data or the second image data that is stored in the first storage unit. Setting means for setting a processing range based on the second image data stored in the storage means; and a first setting means for setting the processing range from the first storage means and the second storage means.
And a synthesizing means for reading and synthesizing the image data and the second image data within a processing range. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first image data and the second image data are stored in the first storage device and the second storage device in the order, and the setting device outputs the first image data and the second image data during the storage of the second image data. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a processing range is set based on one image data. 3. Selection executing means for selectively executing an image pickup operation of the second image data, an operation of storing the second image data, an operation of setting a processing range, and an operation of synthesizing the image data based on an external signal. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: