| 摘要 |
<p>An image processing apparatus includes: a first area extraction means that extracts as a first area an area assuming an intensity value equal to or greater than a first threshold value from an image; a second area extraction means that extracts as a second area an area assuming an intensity value equal to or greater than a second threshold value smaller than the first threshold value from the image; a light source area designating means that designates as a light source area an area in the image containing a light source based upon characteristic quantities indicating characteristics of the first area and the second area; and a control means that controls the first area extraction means, the second area extraction means and the light source area designating means.</p> |
