Image processing apparatus and method

An image processing apparatus, comprising:

• an operation picture producing portion which produces an operation picture containing indicia corresponding to a plurality of image processing functions among which a selection can be made by an operator;
• an image display unit;
• an output unit which outputs said operation picture to an external display device;
• a position input portion which inputs a position designated by the operator on the operation picture displayed on the external display device;
• an identifying portion which identifies a selected image processing function, among said plurality of image processing functions, based on the designated position input by said position input portion;
• and
• an image processing portion which carries out the selected image processing function.

An operating method of an image processing apparatus having an image display unit and an output unit which is to be connected to an external display device, said method comprising:

• producing an operation picture containing indicia corresponding to a plurality of image processing functions among which a selection can be made;
• outputting the operation picture to the external display device;
• inputting a position designated by the operator on the operation picture displayed on the external display device;
• identifying a selected image processing function, among said plurality of image processing functions, based on the input position;
• and
• performing the selected image processing function.