The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, which
calculates the histogram of an image on the basis of moving image
information that is input in real time, and corrects and outputs the
brightness of the image using the histogram in real time. The apparatus
for controlling the brightness of moving image signals according to the
present invention includes a cumulative difference function detection
means, an image storage means and a brightness adjustment means. The
cumulative difference function detection means calculates a cumulative
difference function using upper n bits of each input image. The image
storage means stores therein the input image. The brightness adjustment
means adjusts the brightness of the image in real time using the
cumulative difference function calculated by the cumulative difference
function detection means when the input image stored in the image storage
means is displayed.