JP2002158906A - Shooting record system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To record shooting using a camera device where a plurality of recording devices are integrated. SOLUTION: For example in two camera devices A and B where recording devices are integrated, an imager signal that is shot by imagers 2a and 2b through each of lenses 1a and 1b is supplied to camera signal processing circuits 3a and 3b for processing a signal, and supplied to recording circuits 5a and 5b via a body side contact of selectors 4a and 4b. Also, an image signal from a transmission means 100 is supplied to the external input side contact of the selectors 4a and 4b. Also, image signals supplied through the switches 6a and 7a, and switches 6b and 7b are composited by composition processing circuits 9a and 9b, and are supplied to LCD panels 10a and 10b for a finder. Further, button signals from button input circuits 11a and 11b for inputting operations are supplied to microprocessors 8a and 8b for performing the control of the selectors 4a and 4b.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographing / recording system suitable for use in photographing using, for example, a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices. More specifically, the present invention enables video signals captured by a plurality of camera devices to be satisfactorily recorded by a single recording device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, when one event is photographed using a plurality of camera devices integrated with a recording device, video signals photographed by the respective camera devices are conventionally recorded by the recording devices, respectively. In order to combine them into one record, additional equipment such as an editing machine and editing work are required. On the other hand, when recording is performed while switching video signals captured by a plurality of camera devices in real time, conventionally, a special device or the like for exclusive use is required.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the problem to be solved is, for example, one camera using a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices. When taking a picture of an event, with a conventional device,
Equipment such as an editing machine and editing work are required to combine what was recorded by each recording device into one, and special special equipment for recording while switching the captured video signal in real time And so on, and such photographing and recording could not be easily performed.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems By the way, as a means for transmitting a video signal and an audio signal together with a control signal between video signal equipment and audio signal equipment, for example, IEEE Std. 139
The system specified in 4-1995 has been put to practical use. Therefore, in the present invention, using such transmission means, video signals captured by a plurality of camera devices are switched and recorded by a single recording device. In addition, photographing and recording can be performed using a plurality of camera devices integrated with a recording device.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS That is, in the present invention, a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices are provided, and the plurality of camera devices are connected by transmission means capable of transmitting a video signal and a control signal. Means for selecting one of the plurality of camera devices according to a control signal input to one of the camera devices, and a camera device of the plurality of camera devices for converting a video signal captured by the selected camera device into one of the plurality of camera devices Recording means integrated with a recording device.

The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of a camera device integrated with one recording device. In the following description, one user operates all camera devices using a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices. In the illustrated embodiment, two devices are used. However, even if the number of camera devices is larger, the present invention can be similarly applied.

In FIG. 1, imagers 2a and 2b irradiated with image light from a subject (not shown) via lenses 1a and 1b are respectively mounted on two camera devices A and B integrated with a recording device. Provided. Then, imager signals photographed by these imagers 2a and 2b are supplied to camera signal processing circuits 3a and 3b to perform necessary signal processing. Further, the processed video signal is supplied to the recording circuits 5a and 5b through the main body side contacts of the selectors 4a and 4b.

The external input contacts of the selectors 4a and 4b are connected to the IEEE Std. 1394-1
The video signal from the transmission means 100 such as 995
a and 6b. At the same time, the video signal supplied to the main body side contacts of the selectors 4a and 4b is supplied to the transmission means 100 through the switches 7a and 7b. The transmission means 100 includes camera devices A and B.
Other recording device-integrated camera devices can also be connected.

Further, the camera devices A and B are provided with control microprocessors 8a and 8b, respectively.
Control signals from these microprocessors 8a and 8b are supplied to camera signal processing circuits 3a and 3b to perform control necessary for signal processing. At the same time, the control signals from the microprocessors 8a and 8b are supplied to the selectors 4a and 4b, and the selection of the main body side contact and the external input side contact is controlled.

The switches 6a and 7a and the switch 6
The video signals supplied through b and 7b are supplied to the combination processing circuits 9a and 9b, respectively. Control signals from the microprocessors 8a and 8b are also supplied to the synthesis processing circuits 9a and 9b. The video signal synthesized by the synthesis processing circuits 9a and 9b is used as a finder liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Displa).
y: hereinafter abbreviated as LCD) panels 10a and 10b
Is supplied and displayed.

Further, for example, button input circuits 11a and 11 for inputting operation of a button (not shown) performed by a user.
b is provided. And these button input circuits 11a
And the button signal from 11b is the microprocessor 8a
And 8b, for example, camera signal processing circuits 3a and 3b, selectors 4a and 4b, switches 6a and 7a and switches 6b and 7b,
Control of the synthesis processing circuits 9a and 9b and the like is performed.

In this system, the microprocessors 8a and 8b are controlled by software, for example, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, in FIG. 2, when the processing is started, first, recording is started in step [1], and a recording device (recording circuit integrated with a camera device (eg, camera device A) of the operated main body). Recording is started at 5a).

Next, in step [2], it is determined whether or not the video source specified by the user is the main unit. If the designation is on the main unit side (Y), for example, the selector 4a is controlled in step [3], and the main unit side image is supplied to the recording circuit 5a. If the user's designation is not on the main unit side in step [2] (N), for example, the selector 4a is controlled in step [4] to supply the image on the external input side to the recording circuit 5a. At this time, the switches 6a and 7a and the switches 6b and 7b are on.

In step [5], it is determined whether or not the recording medium of the recording circuit 5a has been completed. When the recording medium is not completed (N), the process returns to step [2].
Further, when the recording medium is completed in step [5] (Y), the recording is switched to a recording device (recording circuit 5b) integrated with another camera device (for example, camera device B) in step [6]. Can be

Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, IE
EE Std. By using a transmission means as defined in 1394-1995, video signals taken by a plurality of camera devices are switched and recorded by one recording device, so that a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices can be easily realized. Can be used, and when the recording medium of one recording device runs out, recording can be performed by switching to another recording device.

As a result, in the conventional system, equipment such as an editing machine and editing work are required to combine the data recorded by the respective recording devices into one, and the captured video signal is converted in real time. To record while switching, a special device or the like for exclusive use is required, and it is not possible to easily perform such shooting and recording, but according to the present invention, these problems can be easily solved. You can do it.

Further, in the above-mentioned system, for example, in the synthesizing processing circuit 9a, the image taken by the camera device A of the main body and the image taken by another camera device B are combined and supplied to the LCD panel 10a. . Thus, the user can easily confirm the video shot by each camera device and can switch the video very satisfactorily.

According to the photographing and recording system described above, a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices are provided, and the plurality of camera devices are connected by transmission means capable of transmitting video signals and control signals. Means for selecting one of the plurality of camera devices according to a control signal input to one of the camera devices, and a camera device of the plurality of camera devices for converting a video signal captured by the selected camera device into one of the plurality of camera devices Means for recording by a recording device integrated with the recording device, it is possible to easily perform photographing and recording using a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices, and the recording medium of one recording device is eliminated. Sometimes, recording can be performed by switching to another recording device.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0020]

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, IEEE Std. By using a transmission means as defined in 1394-1995, video signals taken by a plurality of camera devices are switched and recorded by one recording device, so that a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices can be easily realized. Can be used for photographing and recording.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the recording space in the recording device integrated in one camera device is exhausted, the recording integrated in another camera device out of the plurality of camera devices. By having means for switching to the apparatus and performing recording, when the recording medium of one recording apparatus runs out, recording can be switched to another recording apparatus.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since there is provided means for synthesizing video signals photographed by a plurality of camera devices and displaying the synthesized signal on the finder of any one of the camera devices, the camera device can be easily used in each camera device. In addition to being able to check the shot video, it is also possible to switch the video very satisfactorily.

As a result, in the conventional system, equipment such as an editing machine and editing work are required to combine the data recorded by the respective recording devices into one, and the captured video signal is converted in real time. To record while switching, a special device or the like for exclusive use is required, and it is not possible to easily perform such shooting and recording, but according to the present invention, these problems can be easily solved. You can do it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a photography recording system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

A, B: Camera device with integrated recording device, 1a, 1b: Lens, 2a, 2b: Imager, 3a, 3b: Camera signal processing circuit, 4a, 4b: Selector, 5a, 5b: Recording circuit, 6a, 6b, 7a , 7b ... switch, 8a, 8b ...
Control microprocessor, 9a, 9b: synthesis processing circuit, 10a, 10b: LCD panel, 11a, 11b ...
Button input circuit, 100 ... transmission means

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A camera device having a plurality of recording device-integrated camera devices, wherein the plurality of camera devices are connected by a transmission means capable of transmitting a video signal and a control signal, and are connected to any one of the camera devices. Means for selecting one of the plurality of camera devices in accordance with the input control signal; and integrating a video signal captured by the selected camera device into one of the plurality of camera devices. Means for performing recording with the recording device set forth above. 2. The photographing and recording system according to claim 1, wherein when the recording space in the recording device integrated with the one camera device is exhausted, the recording device is integrated with another camera device of the plurality of camera devices. A photographing / recording system comprising means for performing recording by switching to said recording device. 3. The photographing and recording system according to claim 1, further comprising means for synthesizing video signals photographed by said plurality of camera devices and displaying them on a finder of said one of the camera devices. Shooting recording system.