JP2005277845A - Photographing controller - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing controller which controls a photographing device to be photographed by tracing an object by a suitable camera work. <P>SOLUTION: The photographing controller includes a camera controller connected to the photographing device to control the photographing direction and the photographing operation, and an individual information generator having a means for generating position information and voice information to the camera controller. The camera controller receives and detects the position information and the voice information generated from the individual information generator, selects optimum photographing control data (control amount and control process) in response to the photographing mode information set to the photographing device based on the position information, the voice information and the photographing signal photographed by the photographing device, and controls the photographing direction and the photographing operation of the photographing device according to the direction control signal and the photographing operation control signal generated based on this photographing control data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging control apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a shooting control apparatus that controls an imaging device so that a subject can be tracked and shot with appropriate camera work.

  In the prior art, an apparatus capable of automatically tracking and shooting a subject by detecting the movement of the subject using an ultrasonic generator and controlling the shooting direction of a video camera or a still camera has been proposed. ing.

For example, an ultrasonic generator that intermittently generates ultrasonic waves is provided in or near the subject, and intermittent ultrasonic waves emitted from the ultrasonic generator are orthogonal to the optical axis L of the camera in the vicinity of the video camera 2. Based on the difference in arrival time of intermittent ultrasonic waves that reach these two points, the optical axis L of the video camera is turned horizontally so as to match the subject, and the video camera is always automatically tracked according to the movement of the subject. Thus, an automatic subject tracking device for a video camera, which can arbitrarily set a horizontal turning speed and obtain a relaxed camera work, has been devised (see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-5-328189 (page 2-3, FIG. 1)

  However, an apparatus for tracking and automatically shooting a subject as described above (hereinafter referred to as an automatic tracking device) tracks and captures only a specific subject, so the balance between the subject and the surroundings becomes unnatural. There is a problem that there are many.

  When shooting a plurality of subjects, for example, when the subject A approaches the subject B, the subject A is tracked, and when the subject A and the subject B approach, the two subjects are set to the center of the shooting screen. In such a case, it is necessary to have a technique for appropriately switching the camera work (cut division), focus, exposure, and the like of the imaging device.

  However, in the automatic tracking device as described above, it is difficult to shoot with natural camera work because the control for tracking the subject and the control of the shooting operation such as the focus and exposure of the imaging device are not linked. There is a problem, and when the distance between the imaging device and the subject is large, it is difficult to obtain sound from the subject.

  Therefore, there is a problem to be solved by controlling the imaging device so that the subject can be tracked and photographed with an appropriate camera work.

  In order to solve the above problems, an imaging control apparatus according to the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) A camera control device that is connected to an imaging device and controls the shooting direction and shooting operation of the imaging device, and an individual information transmitter that includes means for transmitting position information and audio information to the camera control device; The camera control device comprises: individual information detection means capable of receiving and detecting position information and audio information transmitted by the individual information transmitter; and Shooting control information recording means for recording a control amount and control process for controlling the shooting operation as shooting control data, an image signal shot by the imaging device, and position information and audio information detected by the individual information detection unit Based on the shooting control information recording means, the shooting control data selecting means for selecting the optimum shooting control data according to the shooting mode information set in the imaging device, and the shooting On the basis of the imaging control data selected by the control data selection unit, the audio information processing unit that processes the audio signal captured by the imaging device and the audio information detected by the individual information detection unit, and the imaging control data selection unit Control signal generating means for generating a direction control signal for controlling the shooting direction of the imaging device based on the selected shooting control data, and for generating a shooting control signal for controlling the shooting operation of the imaging device; An imaging control device comprising: imaging device driving means for driving and controlling the imaging direction of the imaging device in accordance with the direction control signal generated by the control signal generating means.
(2) The control signal generation unit is configured to control the direction based on priority information indicating a priority order at the time of shooting transmitted from the individual information transmitter together with shooting control data selected by the shooting control data selection unit. The photographing control apparatus according to (1), wherein the photographing control signal is generated.
(3) The voice information processing unit is configured to output the voice signal based on priority information indicating a priority order at the time of shooting transmitted from the individual information transmitter together with shooting control data selected by the shooting control data selection unit. The photographing control apparatus according to (1), wherein the audio information is processed.
(4) The voice information processing means calculates a virtual position serving as a reference with the individual information transmitter based on an image signal captured by the imaging device and position information detected by the individual information detection unit. The photographing control apparatus according to (1), wherein the sound signal and the sound information are processed according to a distance from the individual information transmitter calculated based on the calculated position.
(5) The camera control device further detects, as feature information, information that is characteristic of the subject from the image signal captured by the imaging device, and detects position information of the subject in the image signal from the detected feature information. Subject information detecting means, and the photographing control data selecting means includes an image signal photographed by the imaging device, position information and audio information detected by the individual information detecting unit, feature information detected by the subject information detecting means, and The photographing control apparatus according to (1), wherein optimum photographing control data corresponding to the photographing mode information is selected based on the position information of the subject.
(6) The photographing control apparatus according to (1), wherein the individual information transmitter includes means for setting and transmitting ID information that can be identified at the time of photographing.
(7) The photographing control apparatus according to (1), wherein the individual information transmitter includes means for setting and transmitting priority information indicating a priority order during photographing.

  In the present invention, the camera control device receives and detects position information and audio information transmitted from the individual information transmitter, and sets the image information on the image pickup device based on the position information and sound information and an image signal photographed by the image pickup device. The optimal shooting control data (control amount and control process) according to the shooting mode information is selected, and the shooting direction and shooting operation of the imaging device are determined by the direction control signal and shooting operation control signal generated based on the shooting control data. By controlling this, the subject with the individual information transmitter attached is automatically tracked and photographed with the optimum camera work.

The imaging control device of the present invention controls the imaging direction and the imaging operation of the imaging device according to the imaging mode set for the imaging device by the camera control device and the position information and audio information transmitted from the transmitter attached to the subject. Optimum shooting control data (control amount and control process) is selected, and the shooting direction and shooting operation of the imaging device are controlled by the control signal generated based on this shooting control data. This produces an excellent effect that a natural image can be taken with simple camera work.
Further, since it is possible to automatically track and shoot with the optimum camera work, it is possible to shoot a natural image including the photographer without being conscious of the camera.

  Furthermore, the audio information sent from the transmitter attached to the subject and the audio signal captured by the imaging device can be adjusted to an appropriate level and synthesized, or an acoustic effect can be applied. Sounds that are suitable for natural feeling are recorded, and the work of editing after shooting is greatly reduced.

  Next, an embodiment of the imaging control apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the drawings are only for explanation, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a simplified configuration of an imaging control apparatus. A camera control apparatus 100 that controls the imaging apparatus 10 and an individual information transmitter 110 that transmits position information and audio information to the camera control apparatus 100 are illustrated. Consists of

  The imaging device 10 is connected to the camera control device 100 to send a captured image signal or audio signal (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting signal”) or set shooting mode information (described later) to the camera control device 100, and from the camera control device 100. It is possible to control the photographing operation based on a photographing control signal (described later) that is sent. Further, the photographing direction is changed by the device itself moving in the horizontal direction / vertical direction in accordance with the driving of the rotation mechanism connected to the photographing direction control unit 106 of the camera control apparatus 100.

  Note that shooting mode information corresponding to shooting conditions and scenes (for example, sea, night view, portrait, landscape, etc.) is preset in the imaging device 10, and by selecting desired shooting mode information, Various settings such as the focus and image quality set for the device are automatically set with predetermined setting values corresponding to the selected shooting scene.

  The camera control device 100 is a device that is connected to the imaging device 10 and includes means for controlling the shooting direction and shooting operation of the imaging device 10, and includes a position information detection unit 101, a voice information detection unit 102, a control unit 103, The image forming apparatus includes a subject information detection unit 104, a shooting control information database unit 105, a shooting direction control unit 106, and the like.

  The position information detection unit 101 receives and detects position information transmitted from the individual information transmitter 110 (hereinafter referred to as individual position information) and sends it to the control unit 103.

  The voice information detection unit 102 receives and detects voice information transmitted from the individual information transmitter 110 (hereinafter referred to as individual voice information) and sends it to the control unit 103.

  The control unit 103 is a microcomputer or the like for controlling each unit of the camera control device 100, and has a function for selecting optimal shooting control data (described later) for controlling the shooting operation of the imaging device 10, and the selected shooting control data. Based on the function, a function for generating a direction control signal for controlling the shooting direction of the imaging device 10 and a shooting control signal for controlling the shooting operation of the imaging device 10, the individual audio information detected by the voice information detection unit 102 and the imaging A function of processing an audio signal sent from the device 10 is provided.

  First, when shooting control data is selected, a shooting signal (image signal, audio signal) sent from the imaging device 10, individual position information detected by the position information detection unit 101, and a subject detected by the subject information detection unit 104 Based on information such as information, optimal shooting control data corresponding to the shooting mode information set in the imaging device 10 is selected while cooperating with the shooting control information database unit 105.

  Then, based on the selected shooting control data, a direction control signal for controlling the shooting direction of the imaging device 10 is generated and sent to the shooting direction control unit 106, and a shooting control signal for controlling the shooting operation of the imaging device 10. Is sent to the imaging device 10.

  When processing audio information or audio signals, the individual information transmitter 110 (subject) and camera control are performed based on image signals sent from the imaging device 10, position information detected by the position information detection unit 101, and the like. An appropriate position (hereinafter referred to as a virtual sound collection point) serving as a reference with the apparatus 100 is calculated, and the individual sound detected by the sound information detection unit 102 in accordance with the distance information calculated using the virtual sound collection point as a reference Information and the level (volume etc.) of the audio signal acquired from the imaging device 10 are adjusted and synthesized, or a predetermined acoustic effect is applied and sent to the imaging device 10.

  Here, the virtual sound collection point will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a case where the individual information transmitters 110a, 110b, 110c, and 110d are attached to the subjects A, B, C, and D, respectively, will be described as an example.

  When the imaging device 10 mainly captures the subject A and the subject B, the control unit 103 of the camera control device 100 includes the individual position information from the individual information transmitters 110a and 110b, the image signal captured by the imaging device 10, Based on the angle of view (shooting range) of the imaging device 10 and the like, an appropriate position P (hereinafter referred to as a virtual sound collection point P) serving as a reference is calculated between the subject A and subject B and the camera control device 100 (space). Then, the distance between the virtual sound collection point P and each individual information transmitter 110a to 110d (each subject A to D) is calculated.

  Then, according to the distance from each individual information transmitter 110a to 110d with reference to the virtual sound collection point P, the individual voice information sent from each individual information transmitter 110a to 110d or the voice acquired from the imaging device 10 Audio with a predetermined acoustic effect, such as adjusting the signal level (volume etc.) and synthesizing, or processing to reproduce a three-dimensional and realistic sound field such as 5.1ch surround Information is sent to the imaging device 10.

  In the case of shooting using a plurality of individual information transmitters 110, the control unit 103 includes ID information and priority information (included in the information transmitted from each individual information transmitter 110 together with the selected shooting control data). A direction control signal and a shooting control signal are generated based on a later-described process, and sound information and sound signals are processed.

  The subject information detection unit 104 detects information (hereinafter referred to as feature information) that is a feature of the subject from a photographing signal (image signal) from the imaging device 10 sent via the control unit 103, and based on the feature information. The position (position information) of the subject in the entire image signal is determined, and the feature information and position information are sent to the control unit 103 as subject information.

  For example, when the subject is a person, a skin area or a face area in the image signal is detected as feature information, the position of the person in the entire image signal is determined, and the feature information and the position information are used as subject information. 103.

  The shooting control information database unit 105 controls the shooting operation of the imaging device, such as composition pattern, cut division, angle, focus, zoom, exposure, fade-in / fade-out, etc. in order to change camera work and shooting effects at the time of shooting. Control amount and control process are recorded in a database as shooting control data, and optimal shooting control data corresponding to shooting mode information set in the imaging device 10 is selected while cooperating with the control unit 103. Then, the selected photographing control data is read and sent to the control unit 103.

  The shooting direction control unit 106 controls a rotation mechanism for rotating the posture of the imaging device 10 in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction based on the direction control signal generated by the control unit 103, and sets the shooting direction of the imaging device 10. Drive in the direction of a predetermined individual information transmitter 110 (subject).

  On the other hand, the individual information transmitter 110 is attached to a subject to be photographed, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, a microphone unit 111, a voice information transmitter 112, a position information transmitter 113, ID information (priority information) setting. The configuration includes a section 114 and the like.

  The microphone unit 111 converts the subject to which the individual information transmitter 110 is attached and sounds around the subject into voice information and sends the voice information to the voice information transmission unit 113.

  The voice information transmitting unit 112 transmits (transmits) the voice information transmitted from the microphone unit 111 using a wireless communication technology (for example, Bluetooth).

  For example, the position information transmission unit 113 has a function of transmitting position information by transmitting ultrasonic waves, optical signals, and the like, and the position information of the subject to which the individual information transmitter 110 is attached is displayed in real time in the camera control device. 100.

  When photographing using a plurality of individual information transmitters 110, ID information (priority information) setting unit 114 sets ID information for distinguishing from other individual information transmitters 110, and sets the set ID information. It transmits from the position information transmission part 113 with position information.

  Also, priority information indicating priority (weight) is set in the individual information transmitter 110 and added to the ID information, so that when a plurality of subjects are photographed, control is performed so as to preferentially photograph a desired subject. can do.

  The priority information can also be set for the mutual relationship of the individual information transmitters, and the transmission of the voice information is manually stopped when it is not desired to record a private conversation or the like. Means for changing the means and priority (weight) may be provided.

  For example, by setting the highest priority (weight) of the individual information transmitter attached to the child, it becomes possible to take a child-centered image, and the mutual relationship between the individual information transmitter A and the individual information transmitter B If the highest priority (weight) is set, the scene can be preferentially shot when two specific persons approach at a wedding or the like.

  Next, an actual example of the above-described photographing control apparatus is shown in FIG. 4A, the camera control device 100 is provided in the main body of the tripod stand for fixing and stably holding the imaging device 10 and the camera control unit 100 has the camera base in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. It is the structure which provided the rotation mechanism part for driving.

  Further, the leg part of the tripod stand and the camera control device 100 are provided with a position information receiving unit 101a and a sound information receiving unit 102a for receiving individual position information and individual sound information from the individual information transmitter 110.

  The position information receiving unit 101a and the voice information receiving unit 102a are connected to the position information detecting unit 101 and the voice information detecting unit 102 shown in FIG. The rotation mechanism unit is configured to be connected to the photographing direction control unit 106 shown in FIG. 1 and to drive and control the imaging device 10 attached to the camera base in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction.

  When the imaging device 10 is attached to the camera table of the tripod base and the imaging device 10 and the camera control device 100 are connected to start shooting, the position information receiving unit 101a provided in the leg portion of the tripod base or the camera control device 100 is started. And the voice information receiving unit 102a receive the individual position information and individual voice information transmitted from the individual information transmitter 110 attached to the subject, and the camera control device 100 controls the shooting direction and shooting operation of the imaging device 10. Is done.

  The camera control device 100 may be incorporated in, for example, a cradle for charging the battery of the imaging device 10 and the captured data may be automatically transferred to other recording devices. By providing a transmission means, it is possible to take a picture for a long time indoors or in a vehicle while charging the battery of the imaging device.

  On the other hand, the individual information transmitter 110 incorporates the configuration shown in FIG. 3 into a form that can be attached to a subject, for example, a small form such as a badge shown in FIG. It can also be in the form of a card that fits in a pocket or can be built into a mobile phone or the like.

  Next, the operation of the imaging control apparatus having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Note that, with the imaging device 10 and the camera control device 100 connected, predetermined shooting mode information is set in the imaging device 10, and an individual information transmitter 110 is attached to the subject to be shot. Shall.

  First, when a shooting operation is started in the imaging device 10, a shooting signal (image signal / audio signal) captured by the imaging device 10 and shooting mode information set in the imaging device 10 are sent to the control unit 103 of the camera control device 100. (ST101).

  When the position information detection unit 101 and the sound information detection unit 102 of the camera control device 100 receive and detect individual position information and individual sound information transmitted from the individual information transmitter 110 attached to the subject, the individual position information and The individual voice information is sent to the control unit 103 (ST102).

  The control unit 103 of the camera control device 100 is a shooting signal (image signal / audio signal) sent from the imaging device 10, individual position information and individual audio sent from the position information detection unit 101 and the audio information detection unit 102. When the information is acquired, an image signal is sent to the subject information detection unit 104.

  The subject information detection unit 104 of the camera control device 100 detects feature information of the subject from the image signal sent from the control unit 103, determines the position of the subject in the entire image signal, and uses this feature information and position information as the subject. Information is sent to the control unit 103 (ST103).

  In the control unit 103 of the camera control device 100, a shooting signal (image signal / audio signal) from the imaging device 10, individual position information from the position information detection unit 101 and the audio information detection unit 102, individual audio information, and subject information detection unit When predetermined information such as subject information from 104 is acquired, it is determined whether or not appropriate shooting control data corresponding to shooting mode information set in the imaging device 10 has been selected (ST104).

  If appropriate shooting control data has been selected, the process proceeds to step ST106 (ST104 → ST106).

  When shooting control data is not selected or appropriate shooting control data is not selected, the control unit 103 uses the acquired shooting signal (image signal / audio signal), individual position information, individual audio information, subject information, and the like. Based on this, shooting control data optimum for the shooting mode information is selected in cooperation with the shooting control information database unit 105 (ST104 → ST105).

  Next, the control unit 103 controls the shooting operation of the imaging device 10 based on the selected shooting control data or the selected shooting control data and the ID information or priority information from the individual information transmitter 110. A shooting control signal is generated and sent to the imaging device 10, and a direction control signal for controlling the shooting direction of the imaging device 10 is generated and sent to the shooting direction control unit 106 (ST104 → ST106 or ST105 → ST106).

  The shooting direction control unit 106 controls driving of the rotation mechanism unit and the like in accordance with a direction control signal from the control unit 103 to track the shooting direction of the imaging device 10 to a predetermined individual information transmitter 110 (subject). The imaging device 10 executes shooting while switching camera work or adjusting exposure, focus, zoom, and the like based on the shooting control signal from the control unit 103 (ST107).

  In addition, the control unit 103 of the camera control apparatus 100 adjusts and synthesizes the individual audio information sent from the individual information transmitter 110, the level of the audio signal sent from the imaging device 10, and the like, The audio information with the effect or the like is sent to the imaging device 10 (ST107).

  Then, until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the above-described processing of ST101 to ST107 is repeatedly executed to perform shooting while appropriately updating the shooting control data (ST108 → ST101 →...).

  In addition, when the level of the audio signal suddenly increases or when the video signal becomes black, the individual position information or individual audio information transmitted from the individual information transmitter 110 or the photographing signal from the imaging device 10 is detected. When it deviates significantly from the predetermined level, the control unit 103 of the camera control device 100 detects this and controls to stop the shooting operation, thereby eliminating unnecessary image shooting.

  Next, an outline of the operation of the imaging control based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 will be described by exemplifying a specific imaging scene.

(A) When shooting in places where there are many people such as party venues;
Predetermined shooting mode information (for example, party mode) is set in the imaging device, and the individual information transmitter 110 is attached to the main shooting target.

  The camera control device 100 tracks the subject on the basis of the position information transmitted from the individual information transmitter 110, and controls the imaging device 10 to perform photographing based on the composition pattern including other surrounding subjects. To do.

  In the camera control device 100, the individual audio information sent from the individual information transmitter 110 and the level of the audio signal captured by the imaging device 10 are appropriately adjusted, synthesized, and sent to the imaging device 10.

  When shooting using a plurality of individual information transmitters 110, the camera control apparatus 100 switches the shooting target as appropriate based on the ID position information and priority information transmitted from each individual information transmitter 110. At the time of switching, the imaging device 10 is controlled so that shooting is performed using shooting effects such as fade-out / fade-in.

(B) When shooting a scene where multiple people are talking;
Predetermined shooting mode information (eg, conversation mode) is set in the imaging device, and the individual information transmitter 110 is attached to all shooting targets.

  The camera control apparatus 100 controls the imaging device 10 to perform shooting based on a composition pattern including all subjects to which the individual information transmitter is attached.

  The camera control apparatus 100 also zooms in on, for example, the face of a person who is talking based on the individual audio information sent from each individual information transmitter 110 and the subject information detected by the subject information detection unit 104. By controlling the imaging device 10 as described above, the composition pattern is changed as appropriate to capture an image.

  The camera control apparatus 100 basically adjusts and synthesizes the individual audio information of all the shooting targets to the same level. However, when specific audio information such as coughing and breathing is detected, the level of the detected specific audio information is detected. It is also possible to perform the synthesis process by reducing only this.

(C) When photographing a pet or an infant whose movement is large;
Predetermined shooting mode information (e.g., pet mode) is set in the imaging device, and the individual information transmitter 110 is attached only to the shooting target and shot.

  Based on the individual position information from the individual information transmitter 110 and the image signal from the imaging device 10, the camera control device 100 controls the imaging device 10 so that the entire image to be captured always enters the screen.

  Further, the camera control device 100 detects the face area of the subject by the subject information detection unit 104, and appropriately inserts an up-shot of the subject's face based on the detected subject information, or detects a subject other than the subject to be photographed. In such a case, the imaging device 10 is controlled so that the composition pattern is changed so as to be within the screen together with the subject to be photographed.

(D) When shooting sports scenes;
Predetermined shooting mode information (eg, sport mode) is set in the imaging device, and the individual information transmitter 110 is attached to the subject to be shot. Further, the imaging device 10 is set so that the entire range in which the subject moves becomes the shooting range.

  The camera control apparatus 100 controls the imaging device 10 so that the subject and the set photographing range are alternately switched at a predetermined time interval and photographed based on the individual position information from the individual information transmitter 110 and the like.

(E) When shooting an image including a subject and a landscape (background);
Predetermined shooting mode information (eg, landscape mode) is set in the imaging device, and the individual information transmitter 110 is attached to the shooting target. The camera control apparatus 100 captures an image so that the subject is photographed with a wide-angle shooting range and a landscape (background) based on the individual position information from the individual information transmitter 110 and the image information captured by the imaging device 10. The device 10 is controlled.

(F) Shooting mode information when shooting everyday situations;
Predetermined shooting mode information (eg, daily mode) is set in the imaging device, and the individual information transmitter 110 is attached to all shooting targets.

  In the camera control device 100, the imaging device 10 is controlled so that shooting is basically performed based on a composition pattern in which all subjects to be shot are within the shooting range. Then, based on the individual position information from each individual information transmitter 110, if there is a place where a plurality of subjects are gathered, control is performed so as to preferentially photograph the place.

(G) When capturing when the state of the object to be captured changes;
Predetermined shooting mode information (e.g., anomaly detection mode) is set in the imaging device, and the individual information transmitter 110 is attached to the shooting target or in the vicinity thereof.

  When the individual position information or individual audio information from the individual information transmitter 110 is detected exceeding a predetermined level, the camera control apparatus 100 stops the current photographing operation and starts photographing the corresponding photographing target. In addition, by controlling the imaging device 10, it is possible to detect a loud sound from a specific photographing target or a sudden position change in the photographing target, and to photograph a scene where a disaster or trouble has occurred, for example.

  Note that the camera control device 100 can perform shooting control by appropriately combining the above (A) to (G), and record various shooting control data in the shooting control information database unit 105 of the camera control device 100. It goes without saying that photographing control other than the above (A) to (G) can be performed.

  In this way, the imaging device attached to the camera control device automatically selects the desired subject with the optimal camera work according to the shooting mode information set in the imaging device and the position information and audio information from the transmitter attached to the subject. Track and shoot.

It is the block diagram which simplified and showed the structure of the camera control apparatus of the imaging | photography control apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the virtual sound collection point calculated when processing audio | voice information in the imaging | photography control apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is the block diagram which simplified and showed the structure of the separate information transmitter of the imaging | photography control apparatus based on this invention. It is an example of the external view when the camera control apparatus of the imaging | photography control apparatus which concerns on this invention is integrated in a tripod stand. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the imaging | photography control apparatus which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10; Imaging device 100; Camera control apparatus 101; Position information detection part 102; Audio | voice information detection part 103; Control part 104; Subject information detection part 105; Shooting control information database part 106; 111; Microphone unit 112; Voice information transmission unit 113; Position information transmission unit 114; ID information (priority information) setting unit 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d; Individual information transmitter 101a; Position information reception unit 102a; Part 111a; microphone

Claims (7)

A camera control device connected to the imaging device and controlling the shooting direction and shooting operation of the imaging device;
An individual information transmitter comprising means for transmitting position information and audio information to the camera control device, and a photographing control device comprising:
The camera control device includes:
Individual information detecting means capable of receiving and detecting position information and voice information transmitted by the individual information transmitter;
Shooting control information recording means for recording a control amount and control process for controlling the shooting operation of the imaging device as shooting control data;
Optimal shooting control according to shooting mode information set in the imaging device from the shooting control information recording unit based on the image signal shot by the imaging device and the position information and audio information detected by the individual information detection unit. Shooting control data selection means for selecting data;
A voice information processing means for processing a voice signal captured by the imaging device or a voice information detected by the individual information detection unit based on the shooting control data selected by the shooting control data selection means;
Based on the shooting control data selected by the shooting control data selection means, a direction control signal for controlling the shooting direction of the imaging device is generated, and a shooting control signal for controlling the shooting operation of the imaging device is generated. Control signal generating means for
An imaging control device comprising: imaging device driving means for driving and controlling the imaging direction of the imaging device in accordance with the direction control signal generated by the control signal generating means. The control signal generation means is based on the direction control signal and the photographing control data selected by the photographing control data selection means, and priority information indicating the priority order at the time of photographing transmitted from the individual information transmitter. The imaging control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the imaging control signal is generated. The voice information processing unit is configured to select the voice signal and the voice based on priority information indicating a priority order at the time of shooting transmitted from the individual information transmitter together with shooting control data selected by the shooting control data selection unit. The imaging control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein information is processed. The voice information processing means calculates a virtual position serving as a reference with the individual information transmitter based on the image signal captured by the imaging device and the position information detected by the individual information detection unit, The imaging control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the audio signal and the audio information are processed according to a distance from the individual information transmitter calculated based on the calculated position. The camera control device further detects, as feature information, information that is characteristic of a subject from an image signal captured by the imaging device, and subject information that detects position information of the subject in the image signal from the detected feature information A detection means,
The photographing control data selection means is based on the image signal photographed by the imaging device, the position information and audio information detected by the individual information detection unit, the feature information detected by the subject information detection means, and the position information of the subject. 2. The photographing control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein optimum photographing control data corresponding to the photographing mode information is selected. 2. The photographing control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the individual information transmitter includes means for setting and transmitting ID information that can be identified at the time of photographing. The photographing control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the individual information transmitter includes means for setting and transmitting priority information indicating a priority order during photographing.

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