Image processing apparatus and method.

摘要

The attributes of an image are classified, and optimal processing for each attribute is performed, thereby improving the overall quality of the image. When this processing method is applied to a copying machine, a high processing efficiency can be realized, and an area designating operation can be omitted. An image processing apparatus of the invention is characterized by including a block selection processing unit for classifying images stored in a storage unit according to various attributes and providing area information for each attribute.