Information processing apparatus, display method, and program

Abstract

To reduce the possibility that a user overlooks an area included in an image.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus comprises a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, an adjustment unit, and a display control unit. The first acquisition unit acquires an image including a first area. The second acquisition unit acquires a reference value to be a reference related to display of the first area. The adjustment unit creates a second figure obtained by adjusting a display mode of a first figure associated with the first area, on the basis of whether the first area displayed on a display satisfies the reference value. The display control unit displays the second figure superimposed on the first area on the display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings relate to an information processing device, a display method, and a program.

[0002] When an information processing device displays images captured by an X-ray CT (Computed Tomography) device, a WSI (Whole Slide Imaging) scanner, or the like, abnormal areas such as lesions contained in the images may be highlighted to prompt the user for confirmation.

[0003] Furthermore, the information processing device may enlarge or reduce the image depending on the relationship between the size of the image to be displayed and the size of the displayable area of ​​the display etc. For example, when the information processing device displays a plurality of CT images side by side, it reduces the size of each CT image before displaying them.

[0004] However, when an information processing device reduces and displays an image, the abnormal area is also reduced and displayed in the same manner. Therefore, even if the abnormal area is displayed in an emphasized manner, the user may not notice the abnormal area that has been reduced and is difficult to see, and may overlook it. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-226430 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] One of the problems to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings is to reduce the possibility of overlooking an area included in an image. However, the problems to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings are not limited to the above problem. Problems corresponding to the effects of each configuration shown in the embodiments described later can also be positioned as other problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An information processing device according to an embodiment includes a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, an adjustment unit, and a display control unit. The first acquisition unit acquires an image including a first region. The second acquisition unit acquires a reference value that is a criterion for displaying the first region. The adjustment unit generates a second figure by adjusting a display mode of a first figure associated with the first region based on whether the first region displayed on a display device satisfies the reference value. The display control unit displays the second figure on the display device by superimposing it on the first region. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an outline of functions of the processing circuit. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an adjustment figure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an initial figure and an adjustment figure. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an adjustment figure. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an adjustment figure. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an adjustment figure. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an adjustment figure. [Figure 9]FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an adjustment figure. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image having an adjustment figure. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the adjustment process executed by the information processing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the display size acquisition process executed by the information processing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a display size obtaining process executed by an information processing device according to the first modification. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a display size obtaining process executed by an information processing device according to the second modification. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information processing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the adjustment process executed by the information processing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information processing device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the adjustment process executed by the information processing device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display magnification obtaining process executed by the information processing device according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an information processing device, a display method, and a program according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, parts with the same reference numerals perform similar operations, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted as appropriate.

[0010] (First embodiment) 1 is a diagram showing an example of an information processing device 1 according to a first embodiment. The information processing device 1 is a device that displays an inspection image G1 on a display device. The information processing device 1 is a computer device such as a personal computer or a server device.

[0011] The information processing device 1 includes a NW (network) interface 11, an input interface 12, a display 13, a memory circuit 14, and a processing circuit 15.

[0012] The NW interface 11 is connected to the processing circuit 15, and controls the transmission and communication of various data between each device connected via a network. For example, the NW interface 11 is realized by a network card, a network adapter, a NIC (Network Interface Controller), etc.

[0013] The input interface 12 is connected to the processing circuit 15, converts an input operation received from an operator (medical worker) into an electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal to the processing circuit 15. Specifically, the input interface 12 converts an input operation received from an operator into an electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal to the processing circuit 15. For example, the input interface 12 is realized by a trackball, a switch button, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad that performs an input operation by touching the operation surface, a touch screen in which a display screen and a touch pad are integrated, a non-contact input circuit using an optical sensor, and a voice input circuit. Note that in this specification, the input interface 12 is not limited to only those that have physical operation parts such as a mouse and a keyboard. For example, an electrical signal processing circuit that receives an electrical signal corresponding to an input operation from an external input device provided separately from the device and outputs the electrical signal to a control circuit is also included as an example of the input interface 12.

[0014] The display 13 is connected to the processing circuit 15, and displays various information and various image data output from the processing circuit 15. For example, the display 13 is realized by a liquid crystal display, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a touch panel, or the like.

[0015] The memory circuitry 14 is connected to the processing circuitry 15 and stores various data. The memory circuitry 14 also stores various programs that are read and executed by the processing circuitry 15 to realize various functions. For example, the memory circuitry 14 is realized by a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, a hard disk, an optical disk, or the like.

[0016] The processing circuitry 15 controls the operation of the entire information processing device 1. The processing circuitry 15 has, for example, an image acquisition function 151, a reference size acquisition function 152, a display size acquisition function 153, an adjustment function 154, and a display control function 155. In the embodiment, each processing function performed by the components of the image acquisition function 151, the reference size acquisition function 152, the display size acquisition function 153, the adjustment function 154, and the display control function 155 is stored in the storage circuitry 14 in the form of a program executable by a computer. The processing circuitry 15 is a processor that realizes a function corresponding to each program by reading and executing the program from the storage circuitry 14. In other words, the processing circuitry 15 in a state in which each program has been read has each function shown in the processing circuitry 15 of FIG. 1.

[0017] 1, the image acquisition function 151, the reference size acquisition function 152, the display size acquisition function 153, the adjustment function 154, and the display control function 155 are realized by a single processor, but the processing circuit 15 may be configured by combining multiple independent processors and each processor may execute a program to realize the function. Also, in the description of FIG. 1, a single memory such as the storage circuit 14 stores a program corresponding to each processing function, but multiple memories may be distributed and the processing circuit 15 may read out the corresponding program from each memory.

[0018] The term "processor" used in the above description refers to a circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (e.g., a Simple Programmable Logic Device (SPLD), a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), and a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)). The processor achieves its function by reading and executing a program stored in the memory circuit 14. Note that instead of storing a program in the memory circuit 14, the processor may be configured to directly incorporate the program into its circuit. In this case, the processor achieves its function by reading and executing the program embedded in the circuit.

[0019] Here, an overview of the functions of the processing circuit 15 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example overview of the functions of the processing circuit 15. FIG. 2(a) shows an inspection image G1 on which an initial figure M11 is superimposed. FIG. 2(b) shows an enlarged image G2 obtained by enlarging the initial figure M11. Note that the rectangular area indicated by the dashed dotted line in FIG. 2(a) is shown to clarify the enlarged area in FIG. 2(b). FIG. 2(c) shows the inspection image G1 on which an adjusted figure M21 obtained by adjusting the initial figure M11 is superimposed.

[0020] The inspection image G1 is an image having a specific area. The specific area is an area that is presented to the user and that the user is asked to confirm. For example, the specific area may be an area set by the user, or an area detected by image processing. The initial figure M11 is a figure that indicates the extent of the specific area. The adjusted figure M21 is a figure obtained by adjusting the display form of the initial figure M11.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2(a), when the specific area is tiny, the initial figure M11 superimposed on the specific area is also tiny. Therefore, the user may overlook the initial figure M11. In other words, the user may not check the specific area. Therefore, when the size of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference size, the processing circuit 15 adjusts the initial figure M11 to generate an adjusted figure M21. Then, as shown in FIG. 2(c), the processing circuit 15 displays the adjusted figure M21 superimposed on the specific area.

[0022] The inspection image G1 shown in FIG. 2 is a WSI (Whole Slide Imaging) image, but the inspection image G1 is not limited to a WSI image. For example, the inspection image G1 may be a WSI (Whole Slide Imaging) image, a CT (Computed Tomography) image, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) image, a PET (Positron Emission computed Tomography) image, a plain X-ray image, an X-ray fluoroscopic image, or other medical images. Furthermore, the inspection image G1 is not limited to a medical image, and may be a general image (e.g., farmland, forest, ocean, etc.), an image of a celestial body, a satellite image, an aerial photograph, an image of a blueprint, etc.

[0023] For example, the specific region may be a tumor, a pulmonary nodule, a bleeding site, a fracture site, a stent site, a user-specified annotation, etc. in a medical image. The specific region may also be a face or vehicle region in a landscape image, a cracked or missing site region in a building image, a celestial body region in a celestial body image, a vegetation region in a satellite image, an abnormality region in the ocean, a building or vehicle region in an aerial photograph, or an unworkable site in a blueprint image.

[0024] Next, various functions of the processing circuit 15 will be described in detail.

[0025] The image acquisition function 151 acquires an inspection image G1 including a specific region. The image acquisition function 151 is an example of a first acquisition unit. For example, the image acquisition function 151 acquires the inspection image G1 from the memory circuitry 14. The image acquisition function 151 may also acquire the inspection image G1 from another device such as a server device.

[0026] Furthermore, the image acquiring function 151 extracts a specific region from the inspection image G1. The image acquiring function 151 extracts the specific region by executing image processing on the inspection image G1. The image acquiring function 151 may also acquire the inspection image G1 from which the specific region has been extracted.

[0027] Furthermore, the image acquiring function 151 acquires an initial figure M11 to be superimposed on a specific region of the inspection image G1. For example, the image acquiring function 151 acquires the initial figure M11 by generating the initial figure M11 corresponding to the specific region of the inspection image G1. Alternatively, the image acquiring function 151 may acquire the inspection image G1 in which the initial figure M11 is superimposed on the specific region.

[0028] The reference size acquisition function 152 acquires a reference value that is a reference for displaying the specific region. The reference size acquisition function 152 is an example of a second acquisition unit. That is, the reference size acquisition function 152 acquires a reference value that is a criterion for determining whether or not to generate an adjusted figure M21 obtained by adjusting an initial figure M11 associated with the specific region. For example, the reference size acquisition function 152 acquires a reference size indicating the size of the initial figure M11 as the reference value. The reference size acquisition function 152 may acquire an input indicating the reference size via the input interface 12, may acquire the reference size from another device via the NW interface 11, or may acquire the reference size by calculation.

[0029] For example, the reference size is the lower limit of the size of the initial figure M11. That is, the initial figure M11 is adjusted when the size of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference size. More specifically, the reference size is information indicating the lower limit sizes of the initial figure M11 in the width direction and height direction. For example, the size is expressed by the number of pixels. The reference size is information indicating the number of pixels arranged in the width direction and the number of pixels arranged in the height direction of the initial figure M11.

[0030] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display size of the initial figure M11. The display size is the size when displayed on a display device. Here, the initial figure M11 is a figure indicating a specific area. That is, the display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display size of the specific area.

[0031] More specifically, the display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and the width direction of the inspection image G1. Also, the display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and the width direction of the specific region.

[0032] The display size acquisition function 153 also acquires the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the display area in which the inspection image G1 is displayed. Then, the display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display magnification of the inspection image G1 in the display area based on the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the inspection image G1 and the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the display area.

[0033] The display size acquisition function 153 multiplies the number of pixels in the height direction and the width direction of the specific area by the display magnification to acquire the number of pixels in the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area. Furthermore, the display size acquisition function 153 calculates the actual size of the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area based on the number of pixels in the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area and the actual size of one pixel in the height direction and the width direction. Then, the display size acquisition function 153 handles the size of the specific area as the size of the initial figure M11.

[0034] When it is determined that the user is likely to overlook the initial figure M11, the adjustment function 154 adjusts the initial figure M11 to reduce the possibility that the user will overlook the initial figure M11. In other words, the adjustment function 154 generates the adjusted figure M21 by adjusting the initial figure M11 based on the reference size. Note that the adjustment function 154 is not limited to adjusting the initial figure M11, and may newly generate the adjusted figure M21.

[0035] The adjustment function 154 generates an adjusted figure M21 by adjusting the display mode of the initial figure M11 associated with the specific area based on whether the specific area displayed on the display device meets the reference size. The adjustment function 154 is an example of an adjustment unit. That is, when the display size of the specific area displayed on the display device is smaller than the reference size, the adjustment function 154 generates an adjusted figure M21 by adjusting the display mode of the initial figure M11.

[0036] Here, the initial figure M11 represents the extent of the specific area. Therefore, the adjustment function 154 may make a determination based on the display size of the specific area or the display size of the initial figure M11.

[0037] In more detail, the adjustment function 154 may compare the height size of the initial figure M11 with the height size of the reference size, may compare the width size of the initial figure M11 with the width size of the reference size, may compare both the height and width sizes of the initial figure M11 with both the height and width sizes of the reference size, or may compare the area of ​​the initial figure M11 with the area of ​​the reference size.

[0038] For example, the adjustment function 154 generates the adjusted figure M21 by adjusting the display form to enlarge the initial figure M11 based on the reference size. In this way, the adjustment function 154 generates the adjusted figure M21 that satisfies the reference size. That is, the adjustment function 154 may generate the adjusted figure M21 so as to satisfy both the height direction and the width direction indicated by the reference size, or may generate the adjusted figure M21 so as to satisfy either one of the height direction or the width direction indicated by the reference size.

[0039] The adjustment function 154 judges whether the specific region is smaller than the reference size in pixel units. That is, the adjustment function 154 judges whether the specific region is smaller than the reference size based on the reference size indicated by the number of pixels of the specific region displayed on the display device. For example, the adjustment function 154 sequentially scans in the height direction and the width direction, and judges whether the width direction of each pixel meets the reference size. When sequentially scanning in the height direction, the adjustment function 154 judges whether the width direction of each pixel meets the reference size. When the reference size is not met, the adjustment function 154 enlarges the width direction of the corresponding pixel. Similarly, when sequentially scanning in the width direction, the adjustment function 154 judges whether the height direction of each pixel meets the reference size. When the reference size is not met, the adjustment function 154 enlarges the height direction of the corresponding pixel.

[0040] Furthermore, when the initial figure M11 has projections and recesses, the adjustment function 154 may enlarge a part of the initial figure M11, or may enlarge the entire initial figure M11. The adjustment function 154 may generate the adjusted figure M21 by adjusting each part of the initial figure M11. For example, when the initial figure M11 has projections, the adjustment function 154 may adjust the entire size of the initial figure M11 including the projections so that it satisfies a reference size, or may adjust the size of each projection so that it satisfies a reference size.

[0041] Furthermore, the adjustment function 154 may generate the adjusted figure M21 based on a specific region, not limited to the enlargement of the initial figure M11. That is, the adjustment function 154 may generate the adjusted figure M21 by enlarging the specific region.

[0042] The adjustment function 154 may also generate the adjusted figure M21 by enlarging it so as to satisfy a set value different from the reference size.

[0043] Furthermore, the adjustment function 154 is not limited to enlarging the initial figure M11, and may generate the adjusted figure M21 by other adjustments.

[0044] 3 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having an adjustment figure M22. As shown in FIG. 3, the adjustment figure M22 may be a rectangular frame line surrounding a specific region. Furthermore, the adjustment figure M22 is not limited to a rectangular frame line, but may be a polygonal frame line other than a rectangle, or may be a circular frame line. Furthermore, the frame line is not limited to a solid line, but may be a dotted line, a thick line, may be configured with animation such as blinking, or may be colored in multiple colors.

[0045] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having an initial figure M11 and an adjustment figure M22. As shown in Fig. 4, the adjustment function 154 may add both the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M22 to the inspection image G1, instead of adding the adjustment figure M22 in place of the initial figure M11.

[0046] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having an adjustment figure M23. As shown in Fig. 5, the adjustment figure M23 is a figure in which an area including a specific area is filled in. Furthermore, the adjustment figure M23 is not limited to a rectangle, and may be a polygon other than a rectangle, or may be a circle. Furthermore, the adjustment figure M23 may be configured with animation such as blinking or color change.

[0047] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having adjustment figures M22 and M24. As shown in FIG. 6, the adjustment function 154 may add a plurality of adjustment figures M22 and M24. For example, the adjustment function 154 adds an adjustment figure M24 indicating an area ratio between a specific region of the inspection image G1 and the specific region when the inspection image G1 is displayed in a display area. In other words, the adjustment function 154 adds an adjustment figure M24 indicating an area ratio between a specific region in the inspection image G1 and an initial figure M11 displayed in a display area of ​​the display device. Note that the adjustment figure M24 is not limited to a number indicating the area ratio as shown in FIG. 6, and the adjustment figure M24 indicating the area ratio may be generated by a line thickness, a color, an icon, or the like.

[0048] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having an adjustment figure M25. As shown in Fig. 7, the inspection image G1 may have a plurality of initial figures M11. In this case, the adjustment function 154 may add an adjustment figure M25 surrounding the plurality of initial figures M11 to the inspection image G1.

[0049] More specifically, the adjustment function 154 may add an adjustment figure M25 surrounding multiple initial figures M11 that are arranged nearby to the inspection image G1. The adjustment function 154 may use any criteria to determine whether or not the initial figures M11 are arranged nearby. For example, the adjustment function 154 determines that the initial figures M11 are arranged nearby when the interval between the initial figures M11 is a preset distance or when the initial figures M11 are adjacent or overlapping.

[0050] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having an adjustment figure M26. As shown in Fig. 8, the inspection image G1 may have a plurality of initial figures M11. In this case, the adjustment function 154 may add an adjustment figure M26 to the inspection image G1 for each initial figure M11.

[0051] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having an adjustment figure M27. As shown in Fig. 9, when the initial figure M11 is linear, the adjustment function 154 adds the adjustment figure M27 surrounding the initial figure M11 to the inspection image G1. Also, when the initial figure M11 is circular, the adjustment function 154 adds the adjustment figure M27 surrounding the outside of the initial figure M11 to the inspection image G1.

[0052] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection image G1 having an adjustment figure M28. As shown in FIG. 10, the adjustment function 154 may generate an adjustment figure M28 indicating the position of a specific region. Then, the adjustment function 154 may add the adjustment figure M28 to the inspection image G1. The shape of the adjustment figure M28 shown in FIG. 10 is an example and may be another shape. Furthermore, the adjustment figure M28 shown in FIG. 10 may be configured by animation such as blinking or color change. That is, the adjustment function 154 may generate an animation adjustment figure M28 indicating the position of a specific region. Furthermore, the adjustment figure M28 may generate an adjustment figure M28 indicating the positions of a plurality of specific regions. For example, the adjustment figure M28 may generate an adjustment figure M28 indicating the positions of a plurality of specific regions by surrounding the plurality of specific regions. In this case, too, the adjustment figure M28 notifies the user of the presence of the specific region, so that the possibility that the user will overlook the specific region can be reduced. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the adjustment figures M21, M22, M23, M24, M25, M26, M27, and M28 in Figures 2 to 10, they will be referred to as adjustment figure M20.

[0053] The display control function 155 displays on a display device an inspection image G1 in which the adjustment figure M20 adjusted by the adjustment function 154 is superimposed on a specific region. The display control function 155 is an example of a display control unit. The display device may be the display 13, or may be a device connected via a network. The display control function 155 also displays the adjustment figure M20 shown in Figs. 2 to 10. For example, the adjustment function 154 displays the inspection image G1 in which both the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M22 are superimposed.

[0054] Next, a process executed by the information processing device 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0055] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the adjustment process executed by the information processing device 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0056] The image acquisition function 151 acquires an inspection image G1 in which an initial figure M11 is superimposed on a specific region (step S11).

[0057] The reference size acquisition function 152 acquires the reference size (step S12).

[0058] The adjustment function 154 obtains the display size of the initial figure M11 (step S13).

[0059] The adjustment function 154 determines whether the display size of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference size (step S14).

[0060] If the display size of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference size (Step S14; Yes), the adjustment function 154 generates an adjusted figure M20 having a size equal to or larger than the reference size (Step S15).

[0061] If the display size of the initial figure M11 is equal to or larger than the reference size (step S14; No), the adjustment function 154 generates an adjusted figure M20 of the size of the specific area (step S16).

[0062] The display control function 155 displays the inspection image G1 in which the adjustment figure M20 is superimposed on the specific region on the display device (step S17).

[0063] With the above, the information processing device 1 ends the adjustment process.

[0064] 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a display size acquisition process executed by the information processing device 1 according to the first embodiment. The display size acquisition process is a process for acquiring the display size shown in step S13 in FIG.

[0065] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the inspection image G1 (step S21).

[0066] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and the width direction of the inspection image G1 in the display area of ​​the display device (step S22).

[0067] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display magnification of the inspection image G1 in the display area (step S23).

[0068] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area (step S24).

[0069] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display size of the specific area based on the display magnification acquired in step S23 (step S25).

[0070] With the above, the information processing device 1 ends the display size acquisition process.

[0071] As described above, the information processing device 1 according to the first embodiment acquires an inspection image G1 including a specific region and a reference size serving as a basis for adjusting the specific region. The information processing device 1 generates an adjusted figure M21 by adjusting the display mode of an initial figure M11 associated with the specific region, based on whether the display size of the specific region displayed on the display device is smaller than the reference size. Then, the information processing device 1 displays the inspection image G1 in which the adjustment figure M20 is superimposed on the specific region on the display device.

[0072] In this way, when the initial figure M11 representing the extent of a specific area is smaller than the reference size, the information processing device 1 generates, for example, an adjustment figure M20 obtained by enlarging the initial figure M11. That is, the information processing device 1 superimposes the adjustment figure M20 obtained by enlarging the initial figure M11 on the inspection image G1. Therefore, the information processing device 1 can reduce the possibility of overlooking an area included in the inspection image G1. That is, the information processing device 1 can reduce the possibility that an area that is identifiable and visible at high magnification is difficult to see in a low magnification image and is overlooked. Even if the target area cannot be directly identified in a low magnification image, there is other useful information (overall appearance, position, etc.), and making the target area visible among this is valuable as information display.

[0073] (Variation 1) The information processing device 1 according to the first embodiment has been described as acquiring the display size in pixel units. However, the information processing device 1 may acquire the display size in actual size.

[0074] The reference size acquisition function 152 acquires a reference size expressed in actual size units.

[0075] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display size expressed in actual size units.

[0076] More specifically, the display size acquisition function 153 acquires the actual dimensions in the height direction and width direction of the display device that displays the inspection image G1. The display size acquisition function 153 also acquires the number of pixels in the height direction and width direction of the display device. Then, the display size acquisition function 153 calculates the actual dimensions in the height direction and width direction per pixel based on the actual dimensions in the height direction and width direction of the display device and the number of pixels in the height direction and width direction of the display device.

[0077] The display size acquisition function 153 also acquires the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the inspection image G1, and the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the specific region.

[0078] The display size acquisition function 153 also acquires the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the display area in which the inspection image G1 is displayed. Then, the display size acquisition function 153 acquires the reduction ratio of the inspection image G1 in the display area based on the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the inspection image G1 and the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the display area.

[0079] The display size acquisition function 153 multiplies the number of pixels in the height direction and the width direction of the specific area by a reduction ratio to acquire the number of pixels in the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area. Furthermore, the display size acquisition function 153 calculates the actual size of the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area based on the number of pixels in the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area and the actual size of one pixel in the height direction and the width direction. Then, the display size acquisition function 153 handles the display size of the specific area as the display size of the initial figure M11.

[0080] The adjustment function 154 determines whether the specific area is smaller than the reference size based on the reference size indicated by the actual size of the specific area displayed on the display device. If the specific area is smaller than the reference size, the adjustment function 154 generates an adjustment figure M20. The adjustment function 154 may also generate an adjustment figure M28 indicating the position of the specific area based on the reference size indicated by the actual size of the specific area displayed on the display device.

[0081] FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a display size acquisition process executed by the information processing device 1 according to the first modification.

[0082] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the actual size of the display device in each of the height direction and the width direction from the specification information indicating the specifications of the display device (step S31).

[0083] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the display device from the specification information indicating the specifications of the display device (step S32).

[0084] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the actual size per pixel of the display device (step S33).

[0085] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the inspection image G1 in the display area of ​​the display device (step S34).

[0086] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the actual size in each of the height and width directions of the inspection image G1 in the display area of ​​the display device based on the actual size per pixel of the display device acquired in step S33 (step S35).

[0087] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display magnification of the inspection image G1 in the display area (step S36).

[0088] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area (step S37).

[0089] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the display area in the inspection image G1 (step S38).

[0090] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display size of the specific area based on the display magnification ratio acquired in step S23 (step S39).

[0091] With the above, the information processing device 1 ends the display size acquisition process.

[0092] As described above, the information processing device 1 of variant example 1 can reduce the possibility of overlooking an area included in the inspection image G1, even if the display size is calculated in actual size rather than limited to the number of pixels.

[0093] (Variation 2) The information processing device 1 according to the modified example 2 may obtain the display size in actual size, similar to the modified example 1. However, the information processing device 1 according to the modified example 2 obtains the display size in actual size by a processing procedure different from that of the modified example 1.

[0094] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a display size acquisition process executed by the information processing device 1 according to the second modification.

[0095] In steps S41 to S47, the information processing device 1 executes the same processes as those in steps S31 to S37 of FIG.

[0096] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the actual size in each of the height direction and the width direction of the specific area in the display area of ​​the display device (step S48).

[0097] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display size of the specific area based on the acquired display magnification (step S49).

[0098] With the above, the information processing device 1 ends the display size acquisition process.

[0099] As described above, the information processing device 1 of variant example 2 can reduce the possibility of overlooking an area included in the inspection image G1, even if the display size is calculated in actual size using a calculation method different from variant example 1.

[0100] (Variation 3) The information processing device 1 according to the third modification generates an adjustment figure M20 in a display form that allows the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20 to be distinguished from each other. Here, the initial figure M11 is superimposed on the specific region. Therefore, the initial figure M11 indicates the exact position and extent of the specific region. On the other hand, when the adjustment figure M20 enlarges the initial figure M11, the information indicating the exact position and extent of the specific region is lost.

[0101] Therefore, the adjustment function 154 generates the adjusted figure M20 in a display form that allows the initial figure M11 and the adjusted figure M20 to be distinguished from each other. This allows the user to understand that the adjusted figure M20 obtained by adjusting the initial figure M11 is being displayed.

[0102] Any display form may be used to make the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20 distinguishable. For example, the adjustment function 154 may make the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20 distinguishable by changing the color of the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20, by changing the type of line to be drawn, by animation, or by adding characters or icons.

[0103] As described above, the information processing device 1 according to the second modification generates an adjusted figure M20 that can be identified as having been adjusted from the initial figure M11. This allows the user to recognize that it is an adjusted adjusted figure M20. In other words, the user can recognize that the accurate position and extent information of the specific region has been lost. Therefore, the information processing device 1 can suppress erroneous recognition by the user.

[0104] Second embodiment The information processing apparatus 1a according to the second embodiment includes an update function 156 for updating the display magnification of the adjustment graphic M20.

[0105] 15 is a diagram showing an example of an information processing device 1a according to the second embodiment. The processing circuit 15a further includes an update function 156.

[0106] The update function 156 updates the reference size acquired by the reference size acquisition function 152 based on the attribute information. Here, the adjustment function 154a adjusts the initial figure M11 to the adjusted figure M20 based on the reference size. In other words, the adjustment function 154a enlarges the adjusted figure M20 according to the reference size. That is, the update function 156 updates the enlargement ratio of the adjusted figure M20.

[0107] More specifically, the update function 156 updates the reference size based on at least one attribute of the specific area, the environment in which the display device is installed, and the user who uses the display device. The update function 156 is an example of an update unit. For example, the update function 156 updates the reference size based on attribute information indicating the attribute of the specific area. It is assumed that there are types of specific areas, namely, areas that are normal but require confirmation from the user just in case, and areas that indicate an abnormality. In this case, the update function 156 increases the reference size. In other words, the update function 156 increases the magnification factor of the specific area that indicates an abnormality. In this way, the update function 156 further reduces the possibility that the specific area that indicates an abnormality will be overlooked by the user.

[0108] For example, the update function 156 updates the reference size based on attribute information indicating the user's attributes. For example, the user's attributes are the user's eyesight and occupation. More specifically, the update function 156 increases the reference size when the user's eyesight is lower than the standard. Furthermore, when there are users who perform detailed examinations of specific areas and users who perform work based on the results of the detailed examinations, the update function 156 may update the reference size for each of these users. In this way, the update function 156 can update the reference size to a size suitable for the user's attributes.

[0109] For example, the update function 156 updates the reference size based on attribute information indicating the attributes of the usage environment. Here, if the resolution of the display device is high, the user can easily recognize the adjustment figure M20. Also, depending on the location where the display device is installed, the user may have difficulty recognizing the adjustment figure M20. Therefore, the update function 156 increases the reference size based on the attribute information indicating the attributes of the usage environment. In this way, the update function 156 reduces the possibility that the user will overlook the adjustment figure M20 due to differences in the usage environment.

[0110] For example, the update function 156 updates the display magnification based on attribute information indicating the attributes for the display purpose of displaying the inspection image G1. For example, the required content differs between a detailed inspection and a screening to determine the presence or absence of an abnormality. Therefore, for example, the update function 156 updates the reference size based on attribute information indicating the attributes for the display purpose. This allows the update function 156 to update the reference size to one suitable for the display purpose.

[0111] The adjustment function 154a generates an adjusted figure M20 by adjusting the display mode of the initial figure M11, enlarging the initial figure M11, based on the reference size updated by the update function 156. The adjustment function 154a may also generate an adjusted figure M28 indicating the position of the specific area, based on the reference size of the specific area displayed on the display device.

[0112] Next, a process executed by the information processing device 1a according to the second embodiment will be described.

[0113] FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the adjustment process executed by the information processing device 1a according to the second embodiment.

[0114] The image acquisition function 151 acquires an inspection image G1 in which an initial figure M11 is superimposed on a specific region (step S51).

[0115] The reference size acquisition function 152 acquires the reference size (step S52).

[0116] The update function 156 updates the reference size based on the attribute information (step S53).

[0117] The adjustment function 154a obtains the display size of the initial figure M11 (step S54).

[0118] The adjustment function 154a determines whether or not the display size of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference size (step S55).

[0119] If the display size of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference size (Step S55; Yes), the adjustment function 154a generates an adjusted figure M20 having a size equal to or larger than the reference size (Step S56).

[0120] If the display size of the initial figure M11 is equal to or larger than the reference size (step S55; No), the adjustment function 154a generates an adjusted figure M20 of the size of the specific area (step S57).

[0121] The display control function 155 displays the inspection image G1 in which the adjustment figure M20 is superimposed on the specific region on the display device (step S58).

[0122] With the above, the information processing device 1a ends the adjustment process.

[0123] Furthermore, in step S54, the information processing device 1a executes the same display size acquisition process as in FIG.

[0124] As described above, the information processing device 1a according to the second embodiment updates the reference size based on the attribute indicated by the attribute information. Therefore, the information processing device 1a can superimpose the adjustment figure M20 having a display size suitable for the attribute on the inspection image G1 and display it on the display device.

[0125] (Third embodiment) The adjustment functions 154 and 154a according to the first and second embodiments adjust the initial figure M11 to the adjusted figure M20 based on the display size. The information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment adjusts the initial figure M11 to the adjusted figure M20 based on the display magnification when the inspection image G1 is displayed in the display area.

[0126] 17 is a diagram showing an example of an information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment. The processing circuit 15b includes a reference magnification obtaining function 157 and a display magnification obtaining function 158 instead of the reference size obtaining function 152 and the display size obtaining function 153. The image obtaining function 151 and the display control function 155 have the same functions as those in the first embodiment.

[0127] The reference magnification acquisition function 157 acquires a reference magnification when the inspection image G1 is displayed on the display device as a reference value. The reference magnification acquisition function 157 is an example of a second acquisition unit. That is, the reference magnification acquisition function 157 acquires a reference magnification that is a criterion for determining whether or not to adjust the initial figure M11 to the adjusted figure M20. The reference magnification acquisition function 157 may acquire an input indicating the reference magnification via the input interface 12, may acquire it from another device via the NW interface 11, or may acquire it by calculation. For example, the reference magnification is a lower limit of the display magnification of the initial figure M11. That is, the initial figure M11 is adjusted when the display magnification of the initial figure M11 is lower than the reference magnification.

[0128] The display magnification acquisition function 158 acquires the display magnification when the inspection image G1 is displayed in the display area. When the display magnification of the inspection image G1 is changed, the display magnification of the specific area is changed in the same way. The display magnification of the initial figure M11 superimposed on the specific area is also changed in the same way. In other words, the display magnification is the display magnification of the inspection image G1 when displayed in the display area, as well as the display magnification of the specific area and the initial figure M11.

[0129] More specifically, the display magnification obtaining function 158 obtains the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the inspection image G1. The display magnification obtaining function 158 also obtains the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the display area in which the inspection image G1 is displayed. Then, the display magnification obtaining function 158 obtains the display magnification of the inspection image G1 in the display area based on the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the inspection image G1 and the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the display area.

[0130] When the display magnification of the specific area displayed on the display device is lower than the reference magnification, the adjustment function 154b generates an adjusted figure M21 by adjusting the display mode of the initial figure M11. The adjustment function 154b adjusts the initial figure M11 based on the reference magnification to change it into an adjusted figure M20. For example, the adjustment function 154b enlarges the initial figure M11 based on the reference magnification.

[0131] Also, the adjustment function 154b may generate the adjustment figure M20 shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 10. For example, the adjustment function 154 may generate the adjustment figure M21 by adjusting the display form, enlarging the initial figure M11 based on a reference size. For example, the adjustment function 154b may generate an adjustment figure M24 indicating an area ratio between a specific region of the inspection image G1 and the specific region when the inspection image G1 is displayed in the display region. For example, the adjustment function 154b may generate an adjustment figure M25 surrounding a plurality of initial figures M11 and superimpose it on the inspection image G1. For example, the adjustment function 154b may generate an animation adjustment figure M25 and superimpose it on the inspection image G1. For example, the adjustment function 154b may generate an adjustment figure M28 indicating the position of the specific region and superimpose it on the inspection image G1.

[0132] Furthermore, the adjustment function 154 may generate the adjustment figure M20 in a display form that allows the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20 to be distinguished from each other. That is, the adjustment function 154 may generate the adjustment figure M20 in which it is possible to distinguish whether or not the display form is being displayed.

[0133] The display control function 155 displays on the display device the inspection image G1 in which the adjustment figure M20 adjusted by the adjustment function 154 is superimposed on a specific region. The display control function 155 may also display the adjustment figure M20 shown in Figures 2 to 10. For example, the adjustment function 154 may display the inspection image G1 in which both the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M22 are superimposed.

[0134] Next, a process executed by the information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment will be described.

[0135] FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of an adjustment process executed by the information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment.

[0136] The image acquisition function 151 acquires an inspection image G1 in which an initial figure M11 is superimposed on a specific region (step S61).

[0137] The reference magnification acquisition function 157 acquires the reference magnification (step S62).

[0138] The adjustment function 154b acquires the display magnification of the initial figure M11 (step S63).

[0139] The adjustment function 154b determines whether or not the display magnification of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference magnification (step S64).

[0140] If the display magnification of the initial figure M11 is smaller than the reference magnification (step S64; Yes), the adjustment function 154b generates an adjusted figure M20 enlarged by a magnification equal to or larger than the reference magnification (step S65).

[0141] If the display magnification of the initial figure M11 is equal to or greater than the reference magnification (step S64; No), the adjustment function 154b generates an adjusted figure M20 of the size of the specific area (step S66). That is, the adjustment function 154b generates an adjusted figure M20 by enlarging the initial figure M11 at the display magnification.

[0142] The display control function 155 displays the inspection image G1 in which the adjustment figure M20 is superimposed on the specific region on the display device (step S67).

[0143] With the above, the information processing device 1b ends the adjustment process.

[0144] 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a display magnification obtaining process executed by the information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment. The display magnification obtaining process is a process for obtaining the display magnification shown in step S63 of FIG.

[0145] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height and width directions of the inspection image G1 (step S71).

[0146] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the number of pixels in each of the height direction and width direction of the inspection image G1 in the display area of ​​the display device (step S72).

[0147] The display size acquisition function 153 acquires the display magnification of the inspection image G1 in the display area (step S73).

[0148] With the above, the information processing device 1b ends the display magnification obtaining process.

[0149] As described above, the information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment generates the adjustment figure M20 when the display magnification, not the display size, is lower than the reference magnification. Even in this case, the information processing device 1b can reduce the possibility of overlooking an area included in the inspection image G1.

[0150] Furthermore, the processing circuitry 15b of the information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment may generate the adjustment figure M20 in a display form that allows the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20 to be distinguished from each other, similarly to the third modification.

[0151] Furthermore, the processing circuit 15b of the information processing device 1b according to the third embodiment may have a function similar to that of the update function 156 according to the second embodiment. That is, the processing circuit 15b may have a function of updating the reference magnification based on attribute information indicating at least one attribute of the specific area, the environment in which the display device is installed, and the user who uses the display device. Then, the adjustment function 154b generates an adjustment figure M28 indicating the position of the specific area based on whether or not the display magnification of the inspection image G1 displayed on the display device satisfies the updated reference magnification.

[0152] Also, the inspection image G1 according to the first embodiment, the modified example 1, the modified example 2, the modified example 3, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment has been described as a two-dimensional image. However, the inspection image G1 is not limited to a two-dimensional image, and may be a three-dimensional image. Similarly, the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20 may be three-dimensional figures. For example, the initial figure M11 and the adjustment figure M20 may be a cube or a sphere. That is, the image acquisition function 151 may acquire the inspection image G1 including a two-dimensional or three-dimensional specific area. The display size acquisition function 153 may consider not only the height direction and width direction of the inspection image G1, the display area, and the specific area, but also the depth direction (i.e., the depth direction). The adjustment functions 154, 154a, and 154b may generate a two-dimensional or three-dimensional adjustment figure M20 by adjusting the display target of the two-dimensional or three-dimensional initial figure M11.

[0153] According to at least one of the embodiments described above, it is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking an area included in an image.

[0154] Although some embodiments have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, and combinations of embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as described in the claims, as well as in the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0155] Moreover, the embodiment of the present disclosure may be as described in the following supplementary notes.

[0156] (Appendix 1) The adjustment unit may generate the second graphic in an animation. (Appendix 2) The adjustment unit may generate the second graphic by performing an adjustment such that the first graphic is enlarged. (Appendix 3) The adjustment unit may generate the second graphic by adjusting each portion of the first graphic. (Appendix 4) The display control unit may display the first graphic and the second graphic. (Appendix 5) The adjustment section may generate the second figure indicating an area ratio between the first region in the image and the initial image displayed in a display region of a display device. (Appendix 6) The adjustment section may generate the second figure indicating a position of the first area based on the reference size indicated by an actual size of the first area displayed on the display device. (Appendix 7) an update unit that updates the reference size based on at least one attribute of the first region, an environment in which the display device is installed, and a user who uses the display device; The adjustment section may generate the second figure indicating a position of the first area based on the reference size of the first area displayed on the display device. (Appendix 8) The adjustment unit may generate the second figure indicating positions of a plurality of the first regions. (Appendix 9) The adjustment unit may generate the second graphic in an animation that indicates the position of the first area. (Appendix 10) the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device; The adjustment unit may generate the second figure indicating a position of the first region. (Appendix 11) the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device; The adjustment unit may generate the second figure surrounding a plurality of the first figures when a display magnification of the first area displayed on the display device is lower than the reference magnification. (Appendix 12) the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device; The adjustment section may generate the second graphic in an animation when a display magnification of the first area displayed on the display device is lower than the reference magnification. (Appendix 13) the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device; The adjustment unit may generate the second figure that makes it possible to identify whether or not the display mode is being adjusted when the display magnification of the first area displayed on the display device is lower than the reference magnification. (Appendix 14) The first acquisition unit acquires the two-dimensional or three-dimensional image, The second acquisition unit may acquire, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device. (Appendix 15) the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device; The adjustment unit may generate the second figure by adjusting the first figure so as to enlarge it when a display magnification of the first area displayed on the display device is lower than the reference magnification. (Appendix 16) the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device; The display control unit may display the first graphic and the second graphic. (Appendix 17) the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device; The adjustment section may generate the second figure indicating a display magnification of the image when a display magnification of the first area displayed on the display device is lower than the reference magnification. [Explanation of symbols]

[0157] 1, 1a, 1b Information processing device 11 NW (network) interface 12 Input Interface 13. Display 14 Memory circuit 15, 15a, 15b Processing circuit 151 Image Acquisition Function 152 Reference size acquisition function 153 Display size acquisition function 154, 154a, 154b adjustment function 155 Display control function 156 Update function 157 Standard magnification acquisition function 158 Display magnification acquisition function G1 Inspection image G2 Enlarged Image M11 Initial shape M20, M21, M22, M23, M24, M25, M26, M27, M28 Adjustment shapes

Claims

1. A first acquisition unit that acquires an image including a first region; a second acquisition unit that acquires a reference value that is a reference for displaying the first region; an adjustment unit that generates a second figure by adjusting a display mode of a first figure associated with the first area based on whether or not the first area displayed on a display device satisfies the reference value; and a display control unit that displays the second figure on the display device so as to be superimposed on the first area; An information processing device comprising:

2. The first acquisition unit acquires the image including the first region detected by image processing. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. the second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference size that is a reference for the size of the first region; the adjustment unit generates the second figure by adjusting a display mode of the first figure when a display size of the first area displayed on the display device becomes smaller than the reference size. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

4. the adjustment unit determines whether the number of pixels of the first area displayed on the display device is smaller than the reference size based on the reference size indicated by the number of pixels of the first area. The information processing device according to claim 3 .

5. the adjustment unit determines whether or not the actual size of the first area displayed on the display device is smaller than the reference size based on the reference size indicated by the actual size of the first area. The information processing device according to claim 3 .

6. an update unit that updates the reference value based on at least one attribute of the first area, an environment in which the display device is installed, and a user who uses the display device; the adjustment unit generates the second figure by adjusting a display mode of the first figure based on whether the reference value updated by the update unit is satisfied. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

7. The adjustment unit generates the second figure surrounding a plurality of the first figures. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

8. the adjustment unit generates the second figure, which is capable of identifying whether or not a display mode is being adjusted. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

9. The first acquisition unit acquires the two-dimensional or three-dimensional image, The adjustment unit generates the second figure surrounding a plurality of the first figures. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

10. The adjustment unit generates the second figure indicating a position of the first region. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

11. The second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device, the adjustment unit generates the second figure by adjusting a display mode of the first figure when a display magnification of the first area displayed on the display device is lower than the reference magnification. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

12. The first acquisition unit acquires the image including the first region detected by image processing, The second acquisition unit acquires, as the reference value, a reference magnification when the image is displayed on the display device. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

13. Obtaining an image including a first region; Obtaining a reference value that is a reference for adjusting the first region; generating a second figure by adjusting a display mode of the first figure associated with the first area based on whether the first area displayed on the display device satisfies the reference value; The second figure is displayed on the display device so as to be superimposed on the first area. A display method including:

14. On the computer, Obtaining an image including a first region; obtaining a reference value serving as a reference for adjusting the first region; generating a second figure by adjusting a display mode of the first figure associated with the first area based on whether the first area displayed on the display device satisfies the reference value; The second figure is displayed on the display device so as to be superimposed on the first area. A program to make this happen.

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