Patent ID: 9390350
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: G06K,G06T

Claim Text:
1. An image editing apparatus that visualizes a virtual product obtained by simulating a final product which is obtained by a post-processing to at least one printed matter having a plurality of page areas, the apparatus comprising: a data acquisition unit that acquires imposition data for imposing a plurality of page areas on a sheet on which the printed matter is formed including post-processing information relating to the post-processing, and mapping data that indicates a correspondence relationship of the page areas between the printed matter and the virtual product; a position deviation amount estimation unit that estimates a two-dimensional position deviation amount for each page area which is generated at the time of post-processing with respect to the printed matter, based on the post-processing information; and an image creation unit that creates preview image data indicating the virtual product by mapping a page image indicating the page area on the printed matter shifted based on the estimated position deviation amount onto the page area on the virtual product with reference to the mapping data, and wherein