Patent ID: 6222637
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: G06T

Abstract:
An image synthesizer comprising:a template image data storage storing template image data representing a plurality of template images which are different background images of a subject image to be synthesized;a mask image data storage storing mask image data representing a plurality of mask images corresponding to the plurality of template images, wherein each of said plurality of mask images define a synthesis position and a size of a synthesis area of the subject image to be synthesized on a template image;a display displaying the plurality of template images on a display screen wherein each of the template images includes a plurality of image frames which are simultaneously displayed with a plurality of selectable subject images on the screen;an inputter through which a user selects one of said plurality of template images displayed on the screen; andan image synthesis processor directing the subject image to the synthesis position and area, defined by a corresponding one of said plurality of mask images, on the selected template to thereby produce a composite image.