JP2014179743A - Electronic apparatus and method of controlling electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus that adds information to each subject included in an image.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus 100 includes: a camera 26; a monitor 210 for displaying an image from the camera 26; a touch panel 220 for detecting a contact part on the monitor 210; a subject identification part 250 for identifying the type of a subject in a partial image including the contact part in the image; and a display control part which displays a window related to the type identified by the subject identification part 250 on the monitor 210. The window includes an input window for accepting input of information associated with the subject. The electronic apparatus 100 includes: a storage part 240 which mutually relates and stores the type identified by the subject identification part 250 and the input information input to the input window; and an information display part 280 for displaying the input information when the contact part on the monitor 210 is included in a range.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus capable of adding information for each subject included in a photographed image.

  In recent years, there has been proposed a technique for classifying images by associating information such as date / time and shooting location with images taken with electronic devices including smartphones and digital cameras.

  For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-077705 (Patent Document 1) states that “the CPU 12 of the camera 10 recognizes the position where the image was taken by the position recognition unit 14 using GPS or the like, and the direction of interest with the camera directed by the compass 16. Is retrieved from the dictionary memory 20 in which the unique information of the formed image that can be photographed, for example, the area name or facility name and the position information are associated with each other. The shooting memo composition unit 30 discloses a technique of storing the result in association with a formed image on a storage medium (see [Summary]).

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-146317 (Patent Document 2) states that “the touch panel 12 is arranged on the display unit 10 of the digital still camera 1 and a person icon 30 such as a family and a genre icon 40 are displayed together with a photographed image after shooting. Then, a technique of “adding information such as personal information and keywords associated with the icon to the image as identification information by touching the desired icon” is disclosed (see [Summary]).

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-191892 (Patent Document 3) has “a photographing apparatus 1, an information providing server S provided outside, and a network 5 that connects the photographing apparatus 1 and the information providing server S. . The information providing server S is regional information, for example, various information that can be generally referred to by clients such as stores, restaurants, public institutions (including tourist associations), stations, hospitals, etc. Is uploaded to the information providing server S. According to the photographing device 1, each of the famous places of sunlight, “Suginami Tree” 31a, “Three Monkeys” 31b, “Kegon no Taki” 31c, “Iroha Saka” 31d, “Nikko Toshogu” 31e, “Nikko Edomura” 31f When images in a scene are sequentially photographed, the images 31a to 31f in each scene are associated with a description text file of regional information acquired from the regional information server S via the communication unit 7 in association with the memory. (See [Summary]).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-077705 JP-A-11-146317 JP 2005-191892 A

  By the way, when a plurality of subjects appear in one image, there is a demand to add information about each subject and confirm the added information for each subject when looking back at the image at a later date. For example, when a person and a building are shown in one image, there is a desire to store information on the person (name, etc.) for the person and store a search result obtained by examining the building for the building. is there.

  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 easily recognizes information related to a photographed image by connecting regional information or the like for each image.

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 2 adds information such as personal information and keywords associated with an icon to the image as identification information by touching the desired icon.

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 3 associates an explanation text file of regional information with a video and stores them in a memory.

  Therefore, information cannot be added for each subject included in the image. Therefore, a technique for adding information for each subject included in an image is required. This disclosure has been made to solve the above-described problems. The purpose of this disclosure is to add information according to each subject included in the image, and when the user looks back at the image at a later date, It is to provide an electronic device that can easily recall the situation.

  According to one embodiment, an electronic device is shown in a partial image including a camera, a monitor for displaying an image from the camera, a touch panel for detecting a contact portion on the monitor, and a contact portion in the image. Subject identifying means for identifying the type of the subject present, and display control means for displaying on the monitor a screen associated with the type identified by the subject identifying means. The screen includes an input screen for accepting input of information related to the subject. The electronic device includes a range of a partial image in the image, a type identified by the subject identifying unit, and a storage unit for storing the input information input on the input screen in association with each other, and a contact portion on the monitor. In some cases, input information display means for displaying the input information is provided.

  Preferably, the screen includes a search screen for searching for information related to the subject. The storage unit is configured to further store the range of the partial image in the image, the type identified by the subject identifying unit, and the search result in association with each other. The electronic device further includes search result display means for displaying a search result when the contact portion in the monitor is included in the range.

  Preferably, the subject identifying means is configured to identify the type of the subject based on the feature amount of the partial image.

  Preferably, the subject identifying unit includes a person identifying unit for determining whether or not the type of the subject is a person.

  Preferably, the electronic device further includes a position acquisition unit that acquires current position information indicating a current position of the electronic device, and a direction acquisition unit that acquires direction information indicating a direction in which the camera is facing. The storage unit is configured to further store artifact position information indicating position information of the artifact on the map. The subject identifying means includes an artifact identifying means for determining whether the type of the subject is an artifact based on the current position information, the direction information, and the artifact position information.

  Preferably, the storage unit is configured to further store natural object position information indicating position information of the natural object on the map. The subject identifying means includes natural object identifying means for determining whether or not the type of the subject is a natural object based on the current position information, the direction information, and the natural object position information.

  Preferably, a selection screen display means for displaying a selection screen for accepting selection of the type of subject is further provided. The subject identifying means is configured to identify the type of the subject based on the selection.

  According to another embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera, a monitor for displaying an image from the camera, and a touch panel for detecting a contact portion on the monitor. A method for controlling an electronic device includes a step of identifying a type of a subject in a partial image including a contact portion in an image, and a screen associated with the type identified by the identifying step is displayed on a monitor. Steps. The displaying step includes a step for displaying an input screen for accepting input of information related to the subject. A method for controlling an electronic device includes a step of associating and storing a range of partial images in an image, a type identified by an identifying step, and input information input on an input screen, and a contact portion in a monitor And a step of displaying the input information.

  In one aspect, information is added to each subject in the image, and when the user looks back at the image later, the situation at the time of shooting can be easily recalled.

  The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a specific example of a hardware configuration of electronic device 100. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a specific example of a functional configuration of the electronic device 100. FIG. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of operation | movement of the electronic device 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of operation | movement of the electronic device 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of operation | movement of the electronic device 100 of 1st Embodiment. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of display information 241. FIG. It is a figure showing the data structure of position information 245. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of electronic device 100. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of operation | movement of the electronic device 100 of 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts and components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

[First Embodiment]
<Hardware configuration>
A hardware configuration of the electronic device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a specific example of the hardware configuration of the electronic device 100.

  The electronic device 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20, an antenna 23, a communication device 24, a user interface 25 such as operation keys, a camera 26, a flash memory 27, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 28, A ROM (Read Only Memory) 29, a memory card driving device 30, a microphone 32, a speaker 33, an audio signal processing circuit 34, a display 35, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 36, and a data communication I / F ( Interface) 37, vibrator 38, GPS (Global Positioning System) controller 39, and direction sensor 40. A memory card 31 can be attached to the memory card drive device 30.

  The electronic device 100 is, for example, an electronic device provided with a smartphone, a digital camera, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, or other camera functions.

  The antenna 23 receives a signal transmitted by the base station. The antenna 23 transmits a signal for communicating with another communication device via the base station. The signal received by the antenna 23 is subjected to front-end processing by the communication device 24. The processed signal is sent to the CPU 20.

  The CPU 20 executes a process for controlling the operation of the electronic device 100 based on a command given to the electronic device 100. When the antenna 23 of the electronic device 100 receives the signal, the CPU 20 executes a predetermined process based on the signal sent from the communication device 24 and sends the processed signal to the audio signal processing circuit 34. The audio signal processing circuit 34 performs a predetermined process on the signal, and sends the processed signal to the speaker 33. The speaker 33 outputs sound based on the signal.

  The microphone 32 receives an utterance to the electronic device 100 and sends a signal corresponding to the uttered voice to the voice signal processing circuit 34. The audio signal processing circuit 34 executes a predetermined process for a call based on the signal, and sends the processed signal to the CPU 20. The CPU 20 converts the signal into data for transmission, and sends the converted data to the communication device 24. The communication device 24 generates a signal for transmission using the data, and transmits the signal to the antenna 23.

  The flash memory 27 stores data sent from the CPU 20. The CPU 20 reads data stored in the flash memory 27 and executes a predetermined process using the data.

  The RAM 28 temporarily holds data generated by the CPU 20. The ROM 29 stores a program or data for causing the electronic device 100 to execute a predetermined operation. The CPU 20 reads the program or data from the ROM 29 and controls the operation of the electronic device 100.

  The memory card drive device 30 reads data stored in the memory card 31 and sends the read data to the CPU 20. The memory card drive device 30 writes the data output by the CPU 20 in the empty area of the memory card 31.

  The audio signal processing circuit 34 performs signal processing for a call as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the CPU 20 and the audio signal processing circuit 34 are shown as separate configurations. However, in other aspects, the CPU 20 and the audio signal processing circuit 34 may be configured as an integral unit. Good.

  The display 35 is a touch panel display, but the mechanism of the touch panel is not particularly limited. The display 35 displays an image defined by the data based on the data given from the CPU 20.

  The LED 36 realizes a predetermined light emission operation based on a signal from the CPU 20. The data communication I / F 37 accepts attachment of a data communication cable. The data communication I / F 37 sends a signal output from the CPU 20 to the cable. Alternatively, the data communication I / F 37 sends data received via the cable to the CPU 20. In another aspect, the data communication I / F 37 may be wireless.

  Vibrator 38 performs an oscillating operation at a predetermined frequency based on a signal output from CPU 20.

  The GPS controller 39 receives a GPS signal or a position signal (positioning signal) from the base station, and acquires position information of the electronic device 100 from the position signal. The GPS controller 39 inputs the acquired position information of the electronic device 100 to the CPU 20.

  The direction sensor 40 detects the direction in which the camera 26 is facing. For example, the direction sensor 40 is a geomagnetic sensor, an electronic compass, or an acceleration sensor.

<Functional configuration>
With reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of electronic device 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the electronic device 100.

  Electronic device 100 includes camera 26, monitor 210, touch panel 220, storage unit 240, position information acquisition unit 260, direction information acquisition unit 270, subject identification unit 250, and display control unit 280.

  The storage unit 240 includes subject information 242, display information 241, a template 243, and position information 245. The subject identifying unit 250 includes a person identifying unit 251, an artifact identifying unit 253, and a natural object identifying unit 255.

  Touch panel 220 detects a contact portion on monitor 210. The touch panel 220 outputs the detected part to the subject identifying unit 250. For example, the detection part is shown as a coordinate value on the monitor 210.

  The position information acquisition unit 260 calculates the current position information of the electronic device 100 (hereinafter referred to as “current position information”) from the GPS signal. For example, the position information acquisition unit 260 calculates the current position information as latitude and longitude on the map. In a certain situation, the position information acquisition unit 260 calculates the current position information as a coordinate value on the map. The position information acquisition unit 260 outputs the current position information to the artifact identification unit 253 and the natural object identification unit 255.

  The direction information acquisition unit 270 acquires the direction in which the camera 26 is facing (hereinafter referred to as “direction information”). The direction information acquisition unit 270 outputs the direction information to the artifact identification unit 253 and the natural object identification unit 255.

  The subject identifying unit 250 cuts out an image including the coordinate value input by the touch panel 220 and including the subject (hereinafter referred to as “partial image”) from the image displayed on the monitor 210. For example, the subject identifying unit 250 cuts out an image including the subject by tracking the contour of the subject. The subject identifying unit 250 identifies the type of subject based on the feature amount of the partial image. The subject identifying unit 250 outputs the type of subject to the display control unit 280.

  The person identifying unit 251 refers to the template 243 and performs template matching with the partial image to determine whether the subject type is “person”. For example, the template 243 is a face template. The person identifying unit 251 determines that the type of the subject is “person” when a face appears in the partial image.

  Further, the artifact identification unit 253 determines whether or not the type of the subject is “artifact” based on the current position information, the direction information, and the position information 245. The determination method will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Furthermore, the natural object identification unit 255 determines whether the type of the subject is “natural object” based on the current position information, the direction information, and the position information 245. The determination method will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  The display control unit 280 controls the display on the monitor 210 based on the type output by the subject identification unit 250 and the subject information 242. The display control will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

<Operation mode>
With reference to FIGS. 3 to 5, an aspect of the operation of electronic device 100 will be described. FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the user touches the person 320 shown in the image 300. FIG. 3B shows a character input screen 350 for inputting information related to the person 320.

  Referring to FIG. 3A, in an image 300 displayed on the monitor 210, a person 320, a mountain 330, and a temple 340 are displayed. When the user touches the person 320, the subject identifying unit 250 identifies the type of the subject that appears in the image 300.

  When the subject identifying unit 250 determines that the type of the subject is “person”, the display control unit 280 displays the character input screen 350 with reference to the display information 241. The user inputs information related to the person 320 into the character input unit 360. In one aspect, electronic device 100 is configured to be able to input information related to person 320 by the user's voice.

  When the user inputs information to the character input unit 360, the display control unit 280 stores the input information of the character input unit 360, the type “person”, and the range of the partial image 310 in the image 300 in the subject information 242. . For example, the range is stored as a coordinate value on the image 300.

  When the user touches the person 320 on the image 300 after the range is stored in the subject information 242, the input information stored in the subject information 242 is displayed again. Thereby, the user can confirm the information of the person 320 when looking back at the image 300 at a later date.

  In one aspect, electronic device 100 may be configured to classify a subject using information input by a user. For example, the electronic device 100 classifies the subject based on the name and date information input by the user.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the user touches the temple 340 shown in the image 300. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a search screen 430 for searching for information related to the temple 340.

  Referring to FIG. 4A, when the user touches temple 340, subject identification unit 250 identifies the type of subject that appears in partial image 410.

  When the subject identification unit 250 determines that the type of the subject is “artifact”, the display control unit 280 displays the search screen 430 with reference to the display information 241. The user inputs a search keyword into the keyword input unit 440 on the search screen 430. When the user performs a search, the display control unit 280 stores the search result, the type “artifact”, and the range of the partial image 310 in the image 300 in the subject information 242.

  After the range is stored in the subject information 242, when the user touches the temple 340 on the image 300, the search result stored in the subject information 242 is displayed on the monitor 210 again. Thus, the user can confirm that the temple 340 has been examined when the image 300 is looked back at a later date.

  In another aspect, display control unit 280 inserts an initial search keyword when displaying search screen 430. For example, the subject identifying unit 250 identifies the name “Todaiji” of the temple 340. The display control unit 280 sets “Todaiji” in the keyword input unit 440. The method for identifying the name will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the user touches the mountain 330 shown in the image 300. FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a map screen 530 displaying the position of the mountain 330.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, when the user touches mountain 330, subject identification unit 250 identifies the type of subject that appears in partial image 510.

  When the subject identifying unit 250 determines that the type of the subject is “natural object”, the display control unit 280 refers to the display information 241 to display the mountain position 540 on the map screen 530. In another aspect, display control unit 280 displays the current location on map screen 530.

  Further, the display control unit 280 stores the type “natural object” and the range of the partial image 510 in the image 300 in the subject information 242.

  After the range is stored in the subject information 242, when the user touches the mountain 330 on the image 300, the mountain position 540 stored in the subject information 242 is displayed again on the map screen 530. Thereby, when the user looks back at the image 300 at a later date, the position of the mountain 330 can be confirmed.

<Data structure>
The data structure of the display information 241 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the display information 241 stored in the storage unit 240.

  The display information 241 defines a type 610 and a display screen 620. The type “person” is associated with the display screen “input screen”. The type “artifact” is associated with the display screen “search screen”. The type “natural object” is associated with the display screen “map screen”. In one aspect, the type “artifact” may be “temple”, “shrine”, or the like. The type “natural object” may be “mountain”, “river”, or the like.

  The association between the type 610 and the display screen 620 can be set by the user. For example, the type “person” may be associated with the display screen “search screen”.

  When the person identifying unit 251 determines that the subject included in the partial image is “person”, the display control unit 280 refers to the display information 241 and displays a display screen (character input screen 350) associated with the type “person”. Is displayed on the monitor 210.

  If the artifact identifying unit 253 determines that the subject in the partial image is “artifact”, the display control unit 280 refers to the display information 241 and displays the display associated with the type “artifact”. A screen (search screen 430) is displayed on the monitor 210.

  Further, when the CPU 20 determines that the subject in the partial image is a “natural object”, the display control unit 280 refers to the display information 241 and displays a display screen (map screen 530) associated with the type “natural object”. Is displayed on the monitor 210.

  The data structure of the position information 245 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the position information 245 stored in the storage unit 240.

  The position information 245 defines a name 710, a type 720, and a position 730. The name “Mt. Fuji” is associated with the type “natural object” and the position (north latitude 35.2, east longitude 138.4). The name “Todaiji” is associated with a type “artifact” and a position (north latitude 34.7, east longitude 135.8). The name “Ise Jingu” is associated with a type “artifact” and a position (north latitude 34.2, east longitude 136.4). In one aspect, the type “artifact” may be “temple”, “shrine”, or the like. The type “natural object” may be “mountain”, “river”, or the like. The position 730 may be defined as a coordinate value.

  The artifact identification unit 253 determines whether or not the subject in the partial image is an artifact based on the position information 245, the current position information, and the direction information.

  For example, when the current position information is (north latitude 34.6, east longitude 135.8) and the direction information is “north”, the artifact identification unit 253 searches the search condition (north latitude 34.6-34.8, east longitude The data matching 135.8) is searched from the position 730. The artifact identifying unit 253 refers to the position 730, acquires the row 750 that matches the search condition, and determines that the subject in the partial image is an “artifact”. The artifact identifying unit 253 determines that the name of the subject in the partial image is “Todaiji”.

  Search conditions are determined in consideration of direction information. For example, when the direction information is “north”, the artifact identifying unit 253 sets the search condition as (current latitude to current latitude + constant, current longitude). When the direction information is “south”, the artifact identifying unit 253 sets the search condition as (current latitude to current latitude-constant, current longitude). When the direction information is “northeast”, the artifact identifying unit 253 sets the search condition as (current latitude to current latitude + constant, current longitude to current longitude + constant).

  The artifact identifying unit 253 further determines whether or not the subject is an “artificial object” by further using the image information of the partial image. For example, the artifact identifying unit 253 performs straight line detection based on the feature amount of the partial image, and determines whether the subject is an “artificial object” based on the number of straight lines and the like. This is because images including “artifacts” such as temples, shrines, buildings, etc. usually contain many straight lines. Thereby, the artifact identifying unit 253 can more reliably determine whether or not the subject is an “artificial object”.

  In another aspect, the artifact identifying unit 253 may determine whether or not the subject is an “artificial object” by performing template matching between an image of a temple or the like registered in advance and a partial image.

  The natural object identification unit 255 refers to the position information 245 to determine whether or not the subject shown in the partial image is a natural object. The natural object identification unit 255 acquires current position information and direction information from the position information acquisition unit 260.

  For example, when the current position information is (north latitude 35.3, east longitude 138.4) and the direction information is “south”, the natural object identification unit 255 uses the search condition (north latitude 35.1 to 35.3, east longitude 138). .4) is searched for from the position 730. The natural object identification unit 255 refers to the position 730, acquires the row 740 that matches the search condition, and determines that the subject in the partial image is a “natural object”.

  Further, the natural object identification unit 255 further determines whether or not the subject is a natural object by further using the image information of the partial image. For example, the natural object identification unit 255 acquires color information from the partial image, and determines whether or not the subject is a natural object based on the ratio of green pixels in all the pixels in the partial image.

<Control structure>
A control structure of electronic device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by electronic device 100 in a certain aspect. The processing in FIG. 8 is realized by the CPU 20 executing a program. In other aspects, some or all of the processing may be performed by circuit elements or other hardware.

  In step S <b> 801, touch panel 220 detects a contact portion on monitor 210.

  In step S <b> 803, the CPU 20 determines whether the contact portion exists in the subject information 242 as the display control unit 280. If CPU 20 determines that the contact portion exists in subject information 242 (YES in step S803), CPU 20 switches control to step S805. If not (NO in step S803), CPU 20 switches control to step S810.

  In step S805, the CPU 20 refers to the subject information 242, and displays information added to the subject.

  In step S <b> 810, the CPU 20 determines, as the person identification unit 251, whether or not the subject type is “person”. When CPU 20 determines that the type of subject is “person” (YES in step S810), CPU 20 switches control to step S811. If not (NO in step S810), CPU 20 switches control to step S820.

  In step S <b> 811, the CPU 20 refers to the display information 241 as the display control unit 280 and displays a display screen associated with the type “person” on the monitor 210.

  In step S820, the CPU 20 determines, as the artifact identification unit 253, whether the type of the subject is “artifact”. When CPU 20 determines that the type of subject is “artifact” (YES in step S820), CPU 20 switches control to step S821. If not (NO in step S820), CPU 20 switches control to step S830.

  In step S <b> 821, the CPU 20 refers to the display information 241 as the display control unit 280 and displays a display screen associated with the type “artifact” on the monitor 210.

  In step S <b> 830, the CPU 20 determines, as the natural object identification unit 255, whether the type of the subject is “natural object”. When CPU 20 determines that the subject type is “natural object” (YES in step S830), CPU 20 switches control to step S831. If not (NO in step S830), CPU 20 ends the process.

  In step S831, the CPU 20 refers to the display information 241 as the display control unit 280 and displays a display screen associated with the type “natural object” on the monitor 210.

  In addition, the order of each processing step is not limited to what was illustrated. For example, steps S810, 820, and 830 may be performed before step S801.

[Second Embodiment]
<Operation mode>
Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described. The electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the user selects a subject type from a combo box or other list. The hardware configuration of the electronic device according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the electronic device according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the hardware configuration will not be repeated.

  With reference to FIG. 9, one mode of operation of electronic device 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a combo box 901 that is an example of a list is displayed on the monitor 210.

  Electronic device 100 of the present embodiment displays a selection screen for accepting selection of the type of subject when the user touches the touch panel. More specifically, when the user touches the temple 340, the display control unit 280 displays the combo box 901 on the monitor 210. For example, the display control unit 280 displays the types “person”, “artificial object”, and “natural object” in the combo box 901. The type displayed in the combo box 901 may be “temple”, “shrine”, “mountain”, “river”, or the like. In one aspect, electronic device 100 may be configured such that a user can add and delete the type.

  In another aspect, display control unit 280 gives priority to the order of types displayed in combo box 901. For example, the subject identification unit 250 extracts feature amounts of a plurality of images in which objects such as people and temples are captured, and creates a class dictionary in which the feature amounts are clustered for each object. Thereafter, the subject identification unit 250 refers to the class dictionary and calculates the distance between the subject in the partial image 410 and each class. For example, the distance is a Mahalanobis distance. The display control unit 280 determines the order of types to be displayed in the combo box 901 based on the distance.

  As described above, the electronic device 100 according to the second embodiment can add information to any type of subject because the user selects the type. As a result, the situation at the time of shooting can be recalled in more detail when the image is reviewed at a later date.

  Also, by assigning priorities to the order of the types displayed in the combo box 901, the user can easily select the types.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  100 electronic equipment, 20 CPU, 23 antenna, 24 communication device, 25 user interface, 26 camera, 27 flash memory, 28 RAM, 29 ROM, 30 memory card drive device, 31 memory card, 32 microphone, 33 speaker, 34 audio signal Processing circuit, 35 Display, 36 LED, 37 Data communication I / F, 38 Vibrator, 39 GPS controller, 40 Direction sensor, 210 Monitor, 220 Touch panel, 240 Storage unit, 241 Display information, 242 Subject information, 243 Template, 245 Position Information, 250 Subject identification unit, 251 Person identification unit, 253 Artificial object identification unit, 255 Natural object identification unit, 260 Position information acquisition unit, 270 Direction information acquisition unit, 280 Display control unit, 300 image, 31 Partial image, 320 people, 330 mountains, 340 temples, 350 character input screen, 360 character input part, 410 partial image, 430 search screen, 440 keyword input part, 510 partial image, 530 map screen, 540 mountain position, 610 type , 620 display screen, 710 name, 720 type, 730 position (longitude, latitude), 901 combo box.

Claims (5)

Electronic equipment,
A camera,
A monitor for displaying an image from the camera;
A touch panel for detecting a contact portion in the monitor;
Subject identifying means for identifying the type of subject in the partial image including the contact portion in the image;
Display control means for displaying on the monitor a screen associated with the type identified by the subject identification means, the screen including an input screen for accepting input of information about the subject,
A storage unit for storing the range of the partial image in the image, the type identified by the subject identifying unit, and the input information input on the input screen;
An electronic apparatus comprising: input information display means for displaying the input information when a contact portion on the monitor is included in the range. The screen includes a search screen for searching for information on the subject,
The storage unit is configured to further store the range of the partial image in the image, the type identified by the subject identifying unit, and the search result in association with each other,
2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a search result display unit configured to display a result of the search when a contact portion on the monitor is included in the range. A position acquisition unit for acquiring current position information indicating a current position of the electronic device;
A direction acquisition unit for acquiring direction information indicating a direction in which the camera is facing;
The storage unit is configured to further store artifact position information indicating position information on the map of the artifact,
The subject identifying means includes an artifact identifying means for determining whether or not the type of the subject is an artifact based on the current position information, the direction information, and the artifact position information. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2. The storage unit is configured to further store natural object position information indicating position information on a natural object map,
The object identification means includes a natural object identification means for determining whether or not the type of the object is a natural object based on the current position information, the direction information, and the natural object position information. 3. The electronic device according to 3. A method for controlling an electronic device comprising a camera, a monitor for displaying an image from the camera, and a touch panel for detecting a contact portion on the monitor,
Identifying the type of subject in the partial image including the contact portion in the image;
Displaying on the monitor a screen associated with the type identified in the identifying step, and the displaying step includes a step for displaying an input screen for receiving input of information on the subject. Including
Storing the range of the partial image in the image, the type identified by the identifying step, and the input information input to the input screen in association with each other;
Displaying the input information when a contact portion on the monitor is included in the range. The method for controlling an electronic device.

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