Image device that rearranges data for sub-image presentation

摘要

An image outputting device receives a plurality of sets of pixel data in a sequential order that constitute an original image. At least part of the received sets of pixel data are rearranged in a predetermined non-sequential order. These rearranged sets of pixel data can be stored in a storage device in sequential order as rearranged. At least a part of the rearranged sets of pixel data are retrieved from the storage device in sequential order and can be output to create a mini sub-image that represents a smaller version of the original image. A header storage area may be provided that can store information on the number of sets of pixel data to be retrieved as well as a magnification rate data. Thus, various mini sub-images can be easily read out without previously producing and storing the various mini sub-images.